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12 Nov, Tue 9:00AM			Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the Escarpment (#710)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
(Leader Changed) This walk is along the first part of the Bonnum Pic track. Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment. Wildflowers are prolific and the view is spectacular. Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. NOTE: Sections of this track have become quite overgrown. Location: NattaNP (HighRange) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

13 Nov, Wed 9:25AM			Ngula Bulgarabang (Radiata Plateau) circuit
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	470m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Starting from near Explorers Tree at the entrance to the Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park, walk along several tracks visiting several lookouts with a view down to Megalong Valley. We will be walking past Mt Elphinstone and see the trig at the lookout further along the track. Cars required. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. There could be muddy sections. Location: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

13 Nov, Wed 8:30AM			Square Head Nature Reserve Track – Long Beach
Grade:3/6	Length	5km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Follow Long Beach, then walk up to Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve, where we will follow the track through a swamp oak & spotted gum forest. There are some moderate to steep gradients involved in this walk. Great views & a lots of bird life to observe. Bring morning tea & tea/coffee. Location: Cullendulla Creek NR Limit: 20. View

13 Nov, Wed 11:30AM	Walkers get together
		Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

13 Nov, Wed 10:00AM			Wollongong Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6	Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
It’s an easy 2km walk to the Gardens from the North Wollongong Train Station. We will follow our noses and get lost among the many tracks and admire the spring colour, beautiful trees and a wide plant variety and open green spaces. Bookings no earlier than one week prior please. Location: Wollongong Limit: 15. View

15 Nov, Fri 8:30AM			Historical Houses of Parramatta
Grade:1/6	Length	6km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(NEW!!!) The walk starts at the CBA Stadium on O'Connell Street. It continues along Parramatta River to beyond the Gas Works Bridge. There are numerous points of interest along the way. At Elizabeth Farm, an interesting guided tour of the cottage is provided. It is free but there is a shop attached where you can make a donation and/or a purchase. Next is Hambledon Cottage which does have a $10 entry fee, followed by Experiment Farm, also with an entry fee. Bring: morning tea and lunch. Option: Coffee in Parramatta to finish the walk. It is recommended that we book our visits. Essential if the group exceeds 20. Please advise ASAP if you plan to come. this is a joint walk for NPA and Wanderers; NPA members who choose to come by Ferry or Train to Parramatta, can join Wanderers and NPA Walkers who begin at the CommBank Stadium, at the Ferry Wharf. We'll be at the Ferry Wharf about 25 minutes into the walk. Do advise where you will join us.- as well as NPA Member No. , your Mobile No. and Emergency phone Contact: name and Number. Please advise ASAP if you plan to come. Limit: 10. View

15 Nov, Fri 9:00AM			Murphys Glen to Bedford Creek
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Basically, an out and back walk. Walk along road and trail into Murphy's Glen. Then follow track down further to Bedford Creek. Mostly road and fire trail. Track to the pool on Bedford Creek is rough in places. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba and Jamison Limit: 20. View

15 Nov, Fri 9:30AM			The Suburbs Series: South Newtown
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	25m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
We will walk some of the back lanes of South Newtown, viewing some historic sites and a lot of street art. Limit: 16. View

16 Nov, Sat 9:30AM			Bike Ride: Kioloa to Pebbly Beach via fire trails
Grade:3/6	Length	30km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
Starting in Kioloa, we will ride the fire trails to Pebbly Beach. Bring your morning tea to enjoy here before returning via the same route. Trail is steep In sections and can be slippery after rain. Travel: 60 kms return. Limit: 10. View

16 Nov, Sat 8:00AM			Crayfish Creek Canyon – Burramoko Hill
Grade:4/6	Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
From the heights of Burramoko Ridge we will descend into a world of coolness and calm! The stunning Crayfish Canyon is worth exploring and of course having a swim along the way is always on the agenda! There are 3 short swims so bring a wetsuit is advised.I plan to explore any interesting side gullies and no doubt we will encounter the odd waterfall and cascade along the way. Rock hopping and off-track. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

17 Nov, Sun 10:30AM			Gillards Campground – Nelson Lagoon
Grade:3/6	Length	8km		Far South Coast Branch
Jan L
Walk in Mimosa Rocks National Park. During Spring the park is a popular area for birdwatching, being an important stop for migratory birds that nest along its coastline. Walk will traverse Gillards camping area, then join a track linking onto Cowdroys Rd, leading to Nelson Lagoon. Lunch at the lagoon, with the option of going further to Nelson estuary. Return along the same route. Flat walk on internal park roads Location: Mimosa Rocks National Park Limit: 20. View

17 Nov, Sun 9:00AM			Rusden Head
Grade:3/6	Length	10km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
From the Little Forest car park, we follow the refurbished track out to Rusden Head. Most of the wetter areas are now boardwalked. Along the way we will visit ‘The Carriages’, a truly unusual overhang (the less agile will need to just peek in from above) with stunning views across the valley, then back to waterfalls below Porters Creek Dam. Another viewpoint and ravines to the south (Kathy’s view) beckons, before we reach Rusden Head for lunch. Map: Milton 89272N View

18 Nov, Mon 9:45AM			Allenby Park
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	120m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) This walk starts at Governor Phillip Lookout, where there’s a good view over the coastline. It descends by steep tracks through the bush of Allenby Park to Brookvale, then turns steeply up past Allenby Falls, to the edge of suburban Allambie Heights. It turns once more downhill to finish at Warringah Mall. steep bush tracks, slippery when wet Location: allambie heights Map: Allambie Heights Limit: 14. View

18 Nov, Mon 8:30AM			Blaxland, Warrimoo, Blaxland
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	443m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Cancelled) From Blaxland Station, we walk along the Cripple Creek track and then up Rickards Road. Cross the highway at Warrimoo. Tracks to Florabella and back to Blaxland Station. This walk may walked in reverse. Rough, uneven surfaces, slippery. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

18 Nov, Mon 8:37AM			Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Nearly fully booked) Meet at Valley Heights railway station. Walk to Valley Heights fire trail. A very steep walk up to Greens Road fire trail. Walk along the fire trail, then drop down to Florabella track. Tracks back to Blaxland station. Rough, steep, uneven Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

19 Nov, Tue 8:30PM			Kiama Coastal Walk (#370
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Nellie D
Walking from Gerringong to Kiama. Easy walk, undulating terrain, spectacular coastal views. Creek crossing. Track can be muddy in wet conditions. Location: Kiama-Gerringong Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 20. View

20 Nov, Wed 10:15AM			Birdwood Gully – Springwood
Grade:2/6	Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
(Changed Transport Details) RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before. Birdwood Gully Walk: It is a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and great atmosphere. Bookings only from two weeks before the walk please. Rocky steps, slippery, wet sections on track. Location: Springwood Limit: 15. View

20 Nov, Wed 8:30AM			Bomaderry Creek
Grade:3/6	Length	6km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
Experience one of Nowra’s best-kept secrets with this varied walk in the Bomaderry Creek Gorge. Rocky overhangs and rainforest. Well-formed track with have a few steps. Coffee afterwards. View

21 Nov, Thu 9:15AM			Gerringong Falls to the bottom of the falls
Grade:5/6	Length	14km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) 34586
(Cancelled) Cycle Budderoo & Hersey Fire trails to the start of the descent to below the falls. Locate the "chimney" and use rope to descent this and steep decent to track. Very steep, bring your own bicycle to get to track head, slippery, use of rope, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Budderoo National Park Limit: 9. View

21 Nov, Thu 8:30AM	Podocampus spinulosis in the wild
Grade:5/6		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) 34586
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked) We will descend from Buxton Plateau, making a detour to Little River and back. We then head out to Bluegum Lookout and return, before going cross country to the grid reference Simon has for his plant. After hopefully sighting Podocampus spinulosis in the wild, we return to the Bluegum Creek track and on to Thirlmere Lakes and the shuffled cars. There will be steep sections, and off track walking with the likelihood of a bit of bush bashing. Location: Nattai NP & Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 10. View

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