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30 Jan, Tue 9:30AM				Carrington Falls Rim Walks (#300)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) Follow the Carrington Falls rim track to the top of Stevo's Track & return. A short drive to access Nellies Glen Carpark then walk to Missingham Lookout. After the walk there will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen. As this walk has two parts walkers seeking a shorter walk can opt to do just the first leg. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Buderroo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028- 4S Limit: 12. View

31 Jan, Wed 9:00AM				Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	480m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting the walk via the Vale lookout and great views over the lower Grose River, then the Vale of Avoca trail to the Grose River. Follow the river upstream to swimming pools. The Paterson Hill off-track section begins from here, a steep climb to Paterson hill from the creek confluence. Look for log book near cairn. Enjoy view and return down spur to Cabbage Tree Creek, then follow creek to Grose River. Anyone wanting an easier walk can remain at the Grose River swimming pools and enjoy a swim. Return via The Wire Track, a short but steeper track that joins the fire trail to the parked cars. Hazards include unfenced cliff edges, slipery rocks, deep water swimming holes. Map: Kurrajong 90304N Limit: 20. View

31 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Spit to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk from the Spit to Manly Wharf via Manly Scenic Walkway Track. Lovely harbour views. Steep sections, many steps, bush tracks with rough and uneven surfaces. Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

1 Feb, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Illawong to Sandy Point (#K310)
Grade:4/6		Length	20km		Southern Highlands Branch
Keith H.
This paddle will explore the Georges River & tributary creeks as they pass through the Georges River NP. From Illawong we head upstream passing under the Alfords Pt Bridge enjoying the NP bordering both banks of the river. We will break for lunch at one of the numerous beaches beside the Park’s picnic areas, before returning along the same course. En route we will have the chance to explore Mill Ck and a section of Salt Pan Ck. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Hazards: Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Location: Georges River Limit: 12. View

1 Feb, Thu				Wollangambe Two
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Limited numbers. Swim/float/walk/scramble down the gorge. Side forays into Serendipity and Whungee Wheengee Canyons. Must be able to swim well. Lilo/flotation device and helmet are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wet suit recommended. About 10 km. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

2 Feb, Fri 1:10PM				Gorgeous by Day, Magical by night series : Horseshoe falls, Fairy Falls, Burgess Falls, Glow Worm Nook falls; Oakland Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) Leaders: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. Starting from Hazelbrook, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Chinese/Thai/Foodworks/Petrol Station available at Hazelbrook village. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright headlamp with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. The evening hike will be shortened to ensure we make the last train at 10:35 pm. Steep steps, tree roots, slippery sections. Limit: 8. View

2 Feb, Fri 9:00AM				World Wetlands Day Special
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
It is World Wetlands Day (the theme is "It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration"). We'll be looking at several sites on the Kurnell peninsula; the order depends on tides, but we shall cover Boat Harbour and Quibray Bay. Some walking, but also opportunities for those with long lenses to record the waders. Sandy tracks, some rock hopping. Location: Boat Harbour Limit: 12. View

3 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				The Cascades trail and Clover Hill trail
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Richard Y.
(Leader Changed) This is a trip with 2 sections and both are a waterfall lovers paradise with many falls and pools to explore and savour and if you dont mind the chilly water, a great place for a dip or two! I plan to go as far up these 2 watercourses as I can and in the process we will encounter a hellva lot of waterfalls. Rock scrambling/hopping. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Limit: 15. View

3 Feb, Sat				Wollangambe Seven
Grade:6/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
The next instalment of our Wollangambe exploration. Limited numbers. Park one car at GR 652 942 near Tessellate Hill access track and another one on Danes Way, Mount Irvine. Walk/swim/boulder/scramble down the gorge to the planned exit point at GR 646 967 (new to the leader). Climb towards Tessellate Hill, visit the Tessellated Pavements and the area around it, then walk back to the vehicles. Bring helmet (mandatory) and dry bags. Wet suit strongly recommended. Lilo optional. Must be able to swim well. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 8 km. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S View

4 Feb, Sun 8:02AM				Darvall Park to Lane Cove NP
Grade:3/6		Length	24km	533m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Updated Details) We start the walk at Darvall Park, Denistone. The walk will continue at Terrys Creek and then at Browns Waterhole to join the Great North Walk; finish at Lady Game Drive, Lane Cove NP. The walk will follow the creeks, Lane Cove River and will pass through remnants of shale blue gum forest. At Darvall Park the circumference of a massive blue gum is 6.5m. There are also turpentines & blackbutts. This valuable bush land provides a corridor for wildlife such as water dragons & rosellas. Hopefully, Anthony, a NPA member & volunteer bush worker, will join & enlighten us with his knowledge of Darvall Park. Slippery when wet. Location: Lane Cove National Park Map: lane cove river park Limit: 20. View

4 Feb, Sun				Green Island Visit and Picnic
					Milton Branch
Helen M.
Visit Green Island and/or swim, laze, float, paddle, socialise and picnic at Cunjurong Beach (park at nearby Cunjurong Point boat ramp). We will cross to the island around 9:30 am (tide and swell dependent) for a swim/snorkel/walk and return by around 11:15 am. Join us for the crossing or after we return to Cunjurong Beach. View

5 Feb, Mon 8:42AM				Springwood south side
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	320m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Any new walkers please state your experience. Lawson L/O, Blue Gum Lodge loop, Magdala Creek, Yondell extension track. Springwood Station. Loose leaves, steep sections. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

5 Feb, Mon 9:35AM				Watsons Bay to Bondi
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	330m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This is a great coastal walk to escape the heat. There are great views en route and the invitation to have a surf at Bondi at the conclusion of the walk. You can purchase your lunch at Bondi, too. Booking essential. Include your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. Some stairs and not much shade, so bring a hat and plenty of water. Location: Eastern Suburbs Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

5 Feb, Mon				Wheeny Gap from the South
Grade:6/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at GR 792 887 on Bells Line of Road, climb onto the ridge to the north and continue to GR 800 906, where the ridge splits. Take the left branch and find a way down via this narrow spur to Wheeny Creek at around GR 798 921. Walk to Wheeny Gap, stop for a swim. Find a way up to the east of Wheeny Gap – there are currently two options that can be investigated. Both these options lead back to the ridge, from where we will walk to the cars. Exploratory. 10-13 km, depending which option goes. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Kurrajong 90304N and Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

6 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				Bundanoon – 3x short walks (#600)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Martyn M.
(Fully Booked) Three short but different walks to Erith Coal Mine, Lovers walk, and Dimmocks Creek. Hazards: Slippery rocks, rough track, some off track, steep climbs, rock hopping. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

7 Feb, Wed 8:51AM				Bell – Submarine Rock and back
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	440m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Bell Station, walk along track to Centre of the Universe and on to "Submarine Rock" on the banks of the Wollangambe River. We will walk through beautiful pagoda country. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

7 Feb, Wed 9:35AM				North Head loop
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Jill M.
Walk from Manly Wharf via Shelly Beach to North Head, and back via Collins Beach. Wonderful harbour and ocean views. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

7 Feb, Wed 8:30AM				White Sands Walk – Hyams Beach to Vincentia
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
Leaders: Jon and Elaine Rigter. From base at Blenheim Beach we explore the beautiful shores of Jervis Bay including Hyams Beach, Chinamans Beach, Greenfields Beach and the White Sands Walk to Plantation Point, and maybe the shared pathway to Vincentia for coffee. Various lengths of walk are possible depending on participants. Car shuffle possible. View

8-9 Feb, Thu (10:30AM)-Fri (16:23PM)				Gorgeous by day Magical by night series: Burralow Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	3km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) Leader: Allan Porter and  Philip Wright. The most spectacular display of glow worms in Blue Mountains is found at Burralow Creek . It is Australia’s answer to New Zealand’s Waitomo Caves. The rock walls around Bulcamatta Falls are inhabited by thousands upon thousands of glow worms. It’s like standing in the middle of a galaxy surrounded by billions of stars. Starting from Burralow Creek campground, we walk once during the day so as to familiarise with the route in day light. Then we have a break to set up camp or to check in at accommodation, then have dinner before we walk in the dark to see the Glowworms. Allan is planning to camp. Philip is planning to stay at Archibald Hotel at Kurrajong. Camp ground is available at Burralow Creek. Booking is walker’s own responsibility. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright headlamp, preferably with red light, with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Next day, we will do some other hikes, maybe Mount Tomah and Mount Banks before heading home, depending on weather.... how much rain and state of trail.. Crossing creek. Limit: 9. View

9-12 Feb, Fri (14:00PM)-Mon (10:00AM)				Bundeena Car Camping Weekend
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	120m	Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Car camping weekend Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th February 2024. As it will be in the middle of summer and possibly hot, activities will not be set in concrete. However walks from the campsite to Jibbon Beach, Jibbon Head, Aboriginal rock carvings and possibly a litter further on Saturday will be available, and on Sunday, wander across the bridge up to Maianbar.  Plenty of opportunity the rest of the day for swimming, kayaking, paddle boards etc and a quiet supper on the beach watching the sun go down. Kayaks can be hired, or bring your own watercraft. PFDs compulsory. Explore the beautiful Cabbage Tree Basin! Small tents are the go.  No Taj Mahals. Bookings for Bonnie Vale Camping Ground are essential. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 30. View

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