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| 13 Nov, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mal |
 Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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| 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.
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| 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) 31890 |
 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.
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| 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.
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| 26 Nov, Tue 9:30AM |
Lake Alexandra to White Cat Mtn (#062) |
| Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
340m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Jerry |
From Lake Alexandra we head down to the junction of Gibbergunyah Ck and Nattai River. After crossing the Nattai R we pick our way up a single track to Beasleys LO at the top of White Cat Mtn for lunch. Return via the same route. Rough track, slippery rocks, river crossing, steep descent.
Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) Limit: 20.
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| 30 Nov, Sat 8:00PM |
The Grand Canyon by night. Neates Glen to Evans Lookout |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
   (NEW!!!) Most people have walked the famous Grand Canyon in the daytime, but have you ever experienced it at night?
Why would you want to do this you may well ask! Well, for starter,s you'll see an incredible display of glowworms that make the Glowworm Tunnel pale into insignificance. If lucky, you may also see glider possums, frogs, crayfish, bats and other denizens of the night. The one thing you won't see is the usual crowds that frequent the Grand Canyon in the daytime. Last time I did this walk we only encountered a couple of people. Bring a torch.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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| 30 Nov, Sat 8:00AM |
Upper Grose wanderings |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
(NEW!!!) A walk in the upper reaches of the Grose River which will probably surprise you with its diversity including some truly outstanding examples of pagodas and overhang caves. There should also be quite a few late flowering flowers out too. Expect about 50% off-track walking and some rock scrambling along the way, but nothing too demanding. People booking this will have preference for the night walk I'm planning later on in the evening after dinner.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: mt.wilson Limit: 12.
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| 3 Dec, Tue 9:00AM |
Dharawal Pools (#980) |
| Fully inside Campbelltown City Council |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
320m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M |
This park protects the largest surviving koala population in greater Sydney. Stokes and O’Hares Creeks enclose a succession of idyllic waterholes, three of which are accessed on this delightful walk. Keep looking up for those koalas! Well-formed tracks/fire trails. One steep section of track. Some clambering down sandstone near swimming holes. Slippery Rocks. Walking poles recommended. Possible drop bears.
Location: Dharawal NP (Wedderburn) Limit: 20.
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| 6 Dec, Fri 1:49PM |
Gorgeous by day, Magical by night Birdwood Gully. |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leaders: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night. It is a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Very easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and amazing atmosphere. Fireflies . Glow worms. We walk twice, once in the afternoon and once after dark. We have a break to have dinner before we walk to see the fly flies followed by Glow worms. Thai/ Hotel/IGA/Sports Club/Cafe/ Petrol Station available at Springwood. 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. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit:8.
T: Central 12:18 pm Springwood 1:49 pm Limit: 8.
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| 11 Dec, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mal |
| Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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| 13 Dec, Fri 9:45AM |
The Suburbs & Xmas walk: Green Square, Zetland, Waterloo; Birthday walk for Steve |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| This is a Xmas walk organised by Bob Rankin and Esther. Join us to celebrate Steve's birthday as well. A walk in Green Square/Zetland/Waterloo area. Discover the Drying Green, The Green Square Library, The Waterloo Library, The Waterloo Community Garden, various reserves, witness the good work of OzHarvest.See Tony Abbott’s marriage mural.
After the walk, lunch will be at a private rooftop garden with a pool. Bob Rankin will provide BBQ, salad, wine and dessert at a cost of $20, RSVP commences 27 November 2024 and closes 11:59 pm 6 December 2024. Non-refundable payment will be required when you RSVP.
Limit: 16.
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| 21 Dec, Sat 9:00AM |
Clovelly Beach Christmas picnic |
| Grade:1/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
 It's that time of the year again, when the NPA walking community/family come together to celebrate the past year over good food and drink, have a swim, snorkel and enjoy each other's company at one of Sydney's most famous beaches. Please bring food to share, swimmers and snorkelling gear if that's your interest, to a place where you can socialise and look forward to what the upcoming festive season and new year has to offer. Too much sun?
Map: Google maps
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| 3 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Newtown Street Art and Historic Walking tour |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Ros Freeman. We explore kerbside gardens, historic buildings, St Stephen's Church and cemetery; and the street art of Newtown, including ‘I have a Dream’ painted over two days, initially illegally, now heritage listed and Bob Hawke mural. Visit Warren Ball Avenue, Newtown’s best street? Easy pace to study the street art. Limit: 15.
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| 7 Feb, Fri 9:00AM |
Strathfield historic walk part 2 |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader : Lynne Hewitt.
Limit: 15.
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| 7 Mar, Fri 9:30AM |
Lynne’s birthday walk: Female Street art walk: Redfern to Newtown |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader : Lynne Hewitt, Street art walk through Newtown and Darlington as you discover street art by some of Sydney's best female street artists, as well as works that celebrate important women.
This walk takes around 2 hours and starts at Redfern train station, covering approximately 4.5 km. You'll finish close to Newtown train station.
You'll discover street art by the following female artists: Rose Strachen, Sharon Billinge, Shannon Crees, George Rose, Karen Farmer, Georgia Norton Rose, Rebecca Lourey, Sophi Odling, Lotte Alexis, Mariko Konno & Styna. You'll also see pieces celebrating significant women by Fintan Magee, Ox King, Oli Ruskidd, Phibs and Brad Robson. Limit: 15.
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| 12-22 Mar, Wed (13:47PM)-Sat (00:00AM) |
Overland Track plus side trips |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
125km |
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Southern Sydney Branch |
| Bob C. |
  (NEW!!!) Overland track walk. Starting at Cradle Mountain and walking through to Cynthia Bay. Planning to do as many side trips as possible dependent upon weather. Side trips include Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, Mount Oakleigh, Mount Ossa, Hartnett Falls, an additional 2 nights in Pine Valley, Mount Acropolis, and Labyrinth.
Will need to pay for airfares, bus to and from track, one night accommodation at Launceston, one night accommodation at Cynthia Bay and one or two nights accommodation at Hobart. Need to pay for Overland Track Pass and Tasmania walking pass.
Will need to be reasonably fit as we will be walking at a good pace to fit in the side trips. Previous pack hiking experience required. Even though there are huts all the way, still required to carry a tent, quality sleeping bag, sleeping mat, cooking gear, and food for 8 days. Steep ascent with full pack day one. The weather. Rocky, scrambling. Some exposure. Long distance.
Location: Tasmania
Map: Cradle Mountain~Lake StClair national park Map Published by Tasmap and highly recommended. Limit: 12.
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| 22-31 Mar, Sat-Mon |
Lord Howe Island |
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Branch |
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(NEW!!!) Staying at Ocean View Apartments
Activities include bushwalking, swimming, snorkelling
Co-leader Joe Pike. For more information contact Jill Hawkes
Location: Lord Howe Island
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| 4 Apr, Fri 9:47AM |
The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Heather Lakiss. This pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. Steep, rugged and slippery sections. Limit: 15.
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