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7-16 Dec, Mon (08:00AM)-Wed (18:00PM) Gondwana Rainforest
Grade:3/6 Sydney Branch
Brian P.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.(Fully Booked) Destination NSW! - Gondwana Rainforest. A bush walkers holiday in NSW 🙂 Car-based camping with day walks enjoying fantastic scenery, fauna, flora, swimming and great company! Part one - Location: Gibraltar Range National Park 7-12th(incl.) December, based at Mulligans Campground Map: CANGAI 9338-1N (https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/etopo.html) Walk a) The Needles 6km G3 Walk b) Lyrebird Rock, Dandahra Falls, Murrumbooee Cascades 12km G3 Walk c) World Heritage Walk (part) ~12km G3 Walk d) Dandahra Crags & Anvil Rock 10km G3 Walk e) Forest Walk 3km G2 Walk f) Tree Fern walk 9km G3 Part two - Location: Washpool National Park 13-16th(incl.) December, based at Bellbird Campground Map: COOMBADJHA 9339-2S (https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/etopo.html) Walk a) Red Cedars, Cedar Creek Falls (Washpool walk) 10km G3 Walk b) Coachwood Pool (swimming optional) 2km G3 Walk c) Mt Albert 16km G4 Walks may vary depending upon weather & participants. Can't make the whole trip? No problem come and join us for part of the time (by prior arrangement). NPWS campsite booking required & Park entry fees apply (or annual pass). Joint activity with The Bush Club. Contact Brian Piper (email: BrianJPiper@gmail.com or Tel: 0403 192 409) for further information.
Location: Gibraltar Range NP and Washpool NP
Map: Cangai 93381N and Coombadjha 93392S Limit: 12. View

7 Dec, Mon 8:11AM Overcliff and Undercliff
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  320m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Note early starting time for summer. Walk to Conservation Hut. Then down stairs to Overcliff Walk. Visit Den Fenella Lookout. Follow Undercliff Walk to Wentworth Falls and Round Walk.
Location: Wentworth Falls
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

8 Dec, Tue 8:30AM Kurnell Peninsula
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  766m Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk Kurnell to Cronulla. Medium pace: Grade 3. 377m ascent, 389m descent, 15 kms (approx. 5 hours). This walk passes by Cape Solander Lookout and Whale Observation Platform, Cape Bailey Lighthouse, Boat Harbour Beach and Rock Platform, Wanda and Elourea beaches, finishing at Cronulla Beach. There may be some wet and muddy sections and some exposed sections, whale watching (June, July, August). Opportunity for a swim. Coffee at the end of the walk. Bring morning/afternoon tea and picnic lunch. View

9 Dec, Wed 8:30AM Belango State Forest
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFast pace | A trip where the leaders will set a fast pace.The walk is around 12kms with no major up or downs. Northern side of Belanglo state forest in native bushlands. Mainly off track but similar to Bangadilly NP the walking is easy off track and great views at the turn around point Off track - Exploratory Limit: 12. View

9 Dec, Wed 9:20AM Hornsby to Thornleigh
Grade:2/6 Length 9km Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Hornsby to Thornleigh via historic steps, Blue gum walk, Fishponds, then Benowie Creek to The Jungo. Zig Zag creek to Bellamy St trackhead and Thornleigh. View

9 Dec, Wed 5:00AM Lawson to Hazelbrook waterfall walk
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  340m Southern Sydney Branch
Sheila W
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Starting at Lawson Station walk past Junction Falls, Federal Falls, Cataract Falls and Terrance Fall to Hazelbrok Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings and badly maintained section of track. Limit: 15. View

10 Dec, Thu 10:00AM Darling Point to Double Bay
Length 5km Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSwim | A trip that involves swimmingPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Co-Leader is Libby Sommer. An easy walk by the harbour. We will stop for morning tea and lunch at a foreshore park. First destination is McKell Park on the shores of Sydney Harbour with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the west and Sydney Heads to the east. We’ll walk down steps to Steyne Park and along the beach at Double Bay on our way up the hill to beautifully restored heritage Blackburn Gardens for more spectacular views of the harbour. Blackburn Gardens adjoins the Murray Rose Pool (formerly Redleaf Pool). Bring a costume if you’d like to swim. Drop out point at Double Bay Ferry Wharf. Up and down leafy streets on a circular walk and return to Edgecliff Station. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to demonstrate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses.
Map: Municipality of Woollahra Limit: 8. View

11 Dec, Fri 8:41AM Asgard Swamp Trail
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  250m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From locked gate follow Asgard Swamp Trail to Asgard Head. Also Thor Head and the old mine. Some off-track. Cliff edges. Creek crossings.
Location: Mount Victoria
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 12. View

11 Dec, Fri Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longDepending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. View

11 Dec, Fri 10:00AM Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 12
Grade:1/6 Length 8km  90m Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Botany: Sir Joseph Banks Park and Foreshore Park. This is a short summer walk. A large park and wetland located adjacent to the former Sir Joseph Banks Hotel at 23 Anniversary Street Botany; and originally part of its curtilage. The park was created in 1988 as Botany Bay Council’s major Bicentennial project as an interpretative reconstruction of the Hotel’s famous ‘pleasure gardens’ and a new parkland area of wetlands and lakes formed by the spoil of the reclamation works associated with the expansion of Port Botany. The restoration was designed by landscape architect Bruce Mackenzie using original documentation of the grounds, including maps, illustrations and descriptions, and includes a reconstructed oval, running track, wetlands (including ponds), picnic facilities and a contemporary interpretation of the original zoo, as a playground space with life-sized animal sculptures including bears, tigers, elephants , camels and gorillas; which was sponsored by local manufacturer Kellogs and sculpted by William Rees, a Perth animal portraitist. The park also features other sculptural animals including topiary frames of groups of elephants in the regenerated bushland on the western side of the oval; and thematic gardens, a maze, pergolas, terraces and arbours. The main sculptural feature, apart from the animals, is of Sir Joseph Banks in a pose of heroic discovery. The reclaimed area includes lakes, wetlands and two large picnic/BBQ facilities. https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1210025 View Esther's future walks Social distancing, mask, sanitizer. Limit: 17. View

12 Dec, Sat 8:30AM Hat Hill Canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  230m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Hat Hill Canyon consists of 3 distinct sections separated by lovely creek walking and requires no abseils, though there are a few short swims involved. The Canyon is impressive and not very far from Blackheath so easily accessible and is the prefect summer trip which allows you to cool off and escape the heat. Wetsuits are required to do this trip. Rock hopping, scrambling and a few very short (under 20 metre) swims.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

14 Dec, Mon Field of Mars
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  120m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Co-leader Renate Wood. This walk takes you through the High Eucalypt forest preserved in the Field of Mars Reserve, skirts around the Field of Mars Cemetery, crosses the mangroves of Buffalo Creek and joins a short section of the Great North Walk along Lane Cove River with beautiful views over the river. Bush tracks & boardwalks. Look also at next weeks walk from Westmead as you have to book a week ahead for that one. Steps and a few roads to cross.
Location: Gladesville
Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 15. View

14 Dec, Mon 8:21AM Old Sewerage Farm
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  530m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Note early starting time for summer. Descend Giant Stairway. Walk through the open area that was the Old Sewerage Farm. Many steps up to Fern Bower and back to Katoomba. Steep sections. Some metal stairways are narrow for your foot and can be slippery.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

16 Dec, Wed 8:30AM Lane Cove NP picnic walk
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  250m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from near Fullers Bridge to De Burgh Bridge along the track on the bank of the Lane Cove river and return along the track on the other side of the river. A picnic lunch at the end of the walk. Slippery sections, possible creek crossings.
Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 15. View

17 Dec, Thu Orphan School Creek
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Co-leader is Judith Hill. All down hill, as water always goes from a creek into Rozelle Bay. Meet on the Glebe side of the Sydney University Footbridge over Parramatta Road in Arundel Street. We follow Orphan School Creek to Glebe Point. Can be extended along the Blackwater Bay waterfront with expansive views of the city. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to demonstrate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses.
Location: City of Sydney
Map: City of Sydney Limit: 10. View

18 Dec, Fri Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longDepending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. View

18 Dec, Fri 10:00AM Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 13
Grade:1/6 Length 9km  80m Sydney Branch
Esther
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This walk will be led by Lawrence Soria. Start from Tempe  station, walk via Barton Park to Brighten le Sands. This is a short Summer walk where you can swim at the end. Highlights: Landing Lights Wetlands, Market Gardens, Riverine Park, Barton Park, Cook Park.View Esther's future walks Social distancing, mask, sanitizer.
Map: Cook River Limit: 12. View

19 Dec, Sat 9:00AM Shelly Beach picnic, swim, snorkel and optional North Head walk
Grade:1/6 Length 5km  100m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.This is becoming an annual event where the opportunity to catch up with friends from the NPA, have a chat, a swim, a snorkel and a short walk to North Head and back. So bring along some yummy food to share, your swimmers, sunscreen etc and suitable clothes for a relaxing walk.
Map: Manly Limit: 15. View

21 Dec, Mon 8:34AM Fort Rock to Mt Vic
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  300m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked) Note early starting time for summer. Visit Fort Rock and Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Where old wooden steps once were, look for metal spikes remainining to trip you up.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 16. View

21 Dec, Mon Westmead to Rosehill Christmas Lunch
Grade:2/6 Length 4km  50m Sydney Branch
John H.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked) We are doing a short walk through Parramatta Park, passing the world heritage Old Government House and then through Parramatta. We will be looking at the remains of the original convict-built hospital and an old convict-built drain before walking along the river to the Rosehill Bowling Club, where we will enjoy lunch together. Most menu items are $14, but must be preordered and prepaid. You can see the menu at https://www.rosehillbowlingclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/200814_RHBC_A4Menu-Bistro.pdf Priority will be given to those who have been on our walks. Applications close on 14 December. A few busy roads and light rail construction sites.
Location: Parramatta
Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 20. View

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