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28 Sep, Sat 1:00PM				Branch AGM and Wetland Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	4km	20m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
This year we are holding our AGM and get together at the Tallawarra Power Station picnic area and wetlands. Picnic area shelter is at the end of Yallah Bay, off the old Princes Hwy, just south of Dapto. This is a location of special interest to NPA as there is community discussion on the future of this parcel of land that is home to an incredibly wide variety of birdlife and is deserving of greater conservation status. There is usually no public access but we have obtained special permission for a guided tour. 1:00 pm - Gather at the picnic shelter for the AGM. Which will include a light afternoon tea. 2:00 pm - We'll drive to the security station to sign into site, there are bathroom facilities there, then drive to the walk starting point. The walk is ~4km easy grade and will be guided by a bird and location expert who will explain to us why this place is so special and should be given due conservation status. Bring some water, appropriate weather protection and wear enclosed footwear. The walk will take about 90 minutes and we’ll have a drinks and viewing stop half way. Feel free to bring binoculars. No RSVP required but if you are only attending for the wetlands walk at 2:00pm please text ahead so we can meet up with you, 0416 325266. All branch members, family and friends are welcome. In the event of inclement weather at minimum the AGM meeting will still be on at the picnic shelter. Location: Tallawarra View

28 Sep, Sat 7:30AM				The Devils Throat. Top and bottom
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Following Camp Creek we will visit the incredible Devils Throat, a narrow, deep, short canyon with several spectacular waterfalls, sculptured walls and plunge pools. We will view this natural marvel from the top and bottom. Expect lots of scrambling and the odd tricky bit! Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

28 Sep, Sat 9:30AM				Thirlmere Lakes NP
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Macarthur Branch
Paula R.
Meet at Thirlmere Memorial Park (cnr Oaks St and Barbour Rd) at 9:30 am. This is a 2 part walk. The first walk (about 5 kms) will cover 4 of the 5 lakes and include a view over Lake Nerrigorang. On return we will have morning tea at Lake Couridjah with the option of a second walk (3 kms) to explore the old quarry. The lakes are also an excellent place for a swim. Location: Thirlmere Lakes NP Limit: 20. View

29 Sep, Sun 9:00AM				Merry Beach to Singing Stones
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Coastal walk from Merry Beach Kioloa, Snapper Point, Pretty Beach, Singing Stones and perhaps a few more beaches and then back the same way. Map: Kioloa 89261N Limit: 12. View

30 Sep, Mon 9:18AM				Leura to Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	320m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
From Wentworth Falls Station, walk along sections of the Grand Cliff walk, including Darwin's Walk, Lillian's Bridge, the Golf link track, Pool of Siloam. Return to Leura station. Great views when clear. NOW WALKING IN REVERSE FROM lEURA TO WWF Rough, uneven, slippery. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

30 Sep, Mon 9:30AM				Wetlands of Arncliffe and Ramsgate
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	5m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Land for a freeway through Arncliffe and Ramsgate was set aside in the 1950s. A 4km underground motorway, the M6 Stage1 Extension, is nearing completion. From Arncliffe, this walk follows tracks and bicycle paths through some remaining wetlands and waterways popular with migrating birds and twitchers, past market gardens and native flowers used in landscaping, along creeks, ponds and the shores of Botany Bay, with views to the airport runway and the controversial Freeway construction area, finishing at a patch of heritage listed forest, home to a colony of fishing bats in Ramsgate. bicycles, swampy if wet Location: Arncliffe Map: Botany Bay 91303S Limit: 14. View

1 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Griffiths Trail Circuit (#350)
Passes through 2 LGA's. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
(Fully Booked) A circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland.  A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast.  There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

2 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Meadowbank to Cabarita
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
(Date Changed) Walk from Meadowbank along Parramatta River  to Cabarita Wharf via Kokoda Track Memorial, foreshores of Dame Eadith Walker Hospital, Thomas Walker Hospital and Breakfast Point to Cabarita Park and ferry wharf. Bookings only the week before date of walk please. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 15. View

2 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				The “Ravines” and Tianjara Fire trail
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
Drive to Mt Bushwalker carpark and on to the old airstrip on Little Forest Plateau. Walk is mainly on track with a few diversions through scrub to points of interest. Brilliant views over Conjola and north over Swan Lake, the Basin and Jervis Bay. Spectacular geological features and vistas down into rainforest. Wildflowers galore. Bring morning tea to enjoy along the way. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N View

4 Oct, Fri 9:00AM				Paddle Nepean Gorge: Tench Reserve to Erskine Creek (#K410)
Grade:4/6		Length	24km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
(Leader Changed) From Tench Reserve we head upstream taking in some magnificent sandstone cliffs. Lunch at Erskine Creek then return. Optional shorter version (16km return) for anyone not wanting to do the full trip is to lunch below The Rock LO and wait for the return of the craft that went to Erskine Creek. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Notes: - New Event. A little longer than we have we have done here in the past. This time we want to trek a little further to Erskine Ck. - Participants can opt to do shorter distance and stop just below The Rock LO. - During school holidays. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Limited exit points. Location: Nepean River (Penrith) Limit: 12. View

4 Oct, Fri 9:30AM				Suburbs series : Kenthurst
Grade:1/6					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
We will visit the Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest. It only opens once a year. Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest is an 11 acre property located in Kenthurst, NSW. These extensive gardens have been developed over a number of years by Mal and Jenny Johnston. The property also includes a lush rainforest, which has been maturing for the last 25 years. When you visit Boongala you will discover a wide range of Australian plants, wildflowers and the birdlife they attract. Admission: $5.00 Guided Rainforest and Bush Tucker Tour (11am and 1.30pm daily): $5.00 Limit: 15. View

5-7 Oct, Sat (08:00AM)-Mon (15:00PM)				Kedumba Valley – Mount Solitary – return
Grade:4/6		Length	30km	2,234m	Branch
Adrian B
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A relaxing three day hike in the Kedumba Valley. Starting from the gate at Kedumba Valley Road, we will walk the fire trail into the Kedumba Valley campground on the first day. Second day we will leave camp set up and day walk up Mount Solitary. We will spend some time off-track exploring the top of the mountain before returning to camp. Day 3 we will return back along the fire trail. Some off-track exploritory walking. Steep trails. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Jamison 89302N Limit: 12. View

5 Oct, Sat 8:00AM				Megalong Creek – Coxs River – 6 Foot Track
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Come along and explore a part of the Blue Mountains that few have ever visited as it's hidden away, although it's not that far from the beaten track. Megalong Creek is a waterfall lover's paradise with so many gorgeous cascades and falls with sculptured rocks and pools, all within a place of granite and solitude. We will also follow the Coxs River downstream to where the McKanes Falls (Bowenfels) Bridge is reached as this section of the Coxs River is also in the granite belt and has numerous falls too. All worth a photo and a swim if you're feeling in the mood. Rock hopping and off-track. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Hampton 89304S Limit: 12. View

5 Oct, Sat 8:30AM				Waterfall to Wattamolla
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	300m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Waterfall Station - Couranga Track - Wallumarra Track - Curra Moors Track - Coast Track - Wattamolla. A great one-way walk starting at the train station and finishing near the ocean. Forest, heath land and interesting scenery along the way. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 15. View

6 Oct, Sun 8:00AM				Pisgah Rock – Erskine Creek – Jack Evans Track – Nepean Lookout
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Postponed) Without a doubt this is one of my favourite walks in the Blue Mountains! Why you may well ask? Stunning scenery with surprisingly wild country so close to Sydney, with some superb walking along Erskine Creek, which is rich in pools and cascades, as well as rugged clifflines. One of the pools is about a 100 metres long and it's a fantastic place for a swim of course! Also, expect to see lots of spring blossoms along the way as we meander down the creek. Basically a good hike for hedonists and nature lovers that won't fail to satisfy your inner cravings for the wild side of life! Rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

7 Oct, Mon 8:50AM				Peggys Pool and Birdwood Gully
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Out and back to visit Peggys Pool. Then to Tom Hunter Park and descend to Springwood Creek. Walk through Birdwood Gully with a look at the wind eroded caves. Some steep and loose track. Some overgrown and vague track. Maybe wet rocks at stream crossings. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

7 Oct, Mon 10:00AM				Stony Range Botanic Garden
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	120m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk visits the interesting Stony Range Botanic Garden at Dee Why. It then follows Greendale Creek and Curl Curl Lagoon to the beach where it crosses the mouth of the lagoon before climbing up the headland to follow the coast north to Dee Why. It follows the shore of Dee Why lagoon, then crosses the mouth of the lagoon. Be prepared to wade across both lagoon entrances if the lagoons are open to the sea. lagoon crossings, some rough tracks, beach Location: Dee Why Map: Northern Beaches Limit: 14. View

8 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Jellore Floral Reserve Circuit West (#720)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
(Cancelled) (Due to the area being recently hazard reduced.) A circuit walk on trails through Jellore State Forest with stunning views from spectacular lookouts. Beware of Koalas. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Jellore State Forest Limit: 20. View

8 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Joadja North (#700)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
Joadja Nature reserve was created in 2001.  The management trail meanders through Eucalypt forest to a rocky lookout giving views over creeks and farmland.  Returning to the Wombeyan Caves Rd we cross and walk a little way to another fire trail and lookout towards Wombeyan Caves.  This is a lovely lunch place. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges Location: Joadja North NR Limit: 20. View

9 Oct, Wed 8:30AM				Explore around Hyams Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	5.2km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Start at Hyams Beach, walk along the White Sands Track and part of the Scribbly Gum Track, and then go along a management trail through the heath rich in Hakea, Tea Tree, Grevillea, and Waratahs. Morning tea at Hyams Beach. Limit: 20. View

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