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3 Dec, Thu				Green Gully Cliff Walk
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
From Newnes follow the Pipeline Track to the saddle at approximately GR 447 274. Leave the track and head north along the cliff edge for about 2.5 km to GR 437 295 and then attempt to walk out to the end of the spur at GR 435 300. Exposure, pagodas, rugged terrain. Possible return via Petries Gully. Scrambling and exposure. About 15 km. Location: Wollemi NP View

3 Dec, Thu				Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Explore coastal bushland with diverse flora and fauna, military fortifications and unspoiled harbour views. If the day is too hot we’ll head north along the coast to Queenscliff. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to demonstrate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses. Map: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 8. View

4-6 Dec, Fri-Sun				Crooked Falls
Grade:5/6		Length	46km		Branch
jcrocker
3 day walk in Northern Budawangs. Date to be set depending on park opening, but 4-6 December suggested (flexible). Grade and approx. km: 4/5. 46 km in total - option for using mountain bikes for 14 km. Day 1. Leave cars at Sassafras parking area on Endrick River fire trail. Walk/ride to Newhaven Gap. Turn off fire trail onto Folly Point walking track and continue to Folly Point then down to Hollands Creek via Watsons Pass. Approx 600 m descent to Hollands Creek. Camp on Hollands Creek. Day 2. Walk upstream on Hollands Crk, Angel Crk to base of Crooked Falls and return. Same camp on Hollands Crk. Day 3. Return to cars by same route. Bring standard overnight camping gear. Location: Morton NP Map: Tianjara 89271S, Endrick 89274S, and Corang 89273N View

4 Dec, Fri				Mt Victoria circuit via Coxs Cave, Dunns Leap Track and Bushranger Cave
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Updated Details) Starting at Mt Victoria Station walk to Coxs Cave via Fairy Bower Track, then along Dunns Leap Track to Hornes Point, Pulpit Rock, Bushrangers Cave and back to the station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, section of rough not well marked track. Limit: 15. View

4 Dec, Fri 10:10AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 11
Grade:1/6		Length	8km	40m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) La Perouse Explorer. This is a short Summer walk along the waterfront and reserves. Points of interest: Macquarie Watchtower; Bare Island, Spend some time at La Perouse Museum. Almost 2,000 items across several rooms of exhibits document the 1787–1788 expedition of French explorer the Comte de Lapérouse. Items include the complete Atlas of the Voyage of La Perouse, La Perouse Expedition Memorial; Abbe Louis Receveur Grave; Frenchmans Bay Beach, Yarra Bay Beach,  Eastern Suburbs Memorial Parks; Moulineaux Point Lookout; Captain Arthur Phillip Monument; Port Botany; Market Gardens, View Esther's future walks Map: La Perouse Limit: 15. View

5 Dec, Sat 7:30AM				Caves beach- Catherine Hill Bay – Red Ochre Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Caves beach- Catherine Hill Bay - Moonee Beach - Fraser Beach - Red Ochre Beach. When the heat of summer descends there's few places better to cool off than along the coast and on this trip along the littoral zone. We will have time to swim, snorkel, explore and enjoy all the bays, beaches and nooks and crannies of the beautiful Munmorah SRA. Location: Munmorah SCA Map: Catherine Hill Bay 92314S View

5 Dec, Sat 11:00AM				Christmas picnic plus walk, paddle or rest
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(Nearly fully booked) It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food for a picnic. After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. It's a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve. Other walks may be on offer too. Priority will be given to those who have been walking with me recently. Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 10. View

5 Dec, Sat				Devils Throat and the Cliffs of Camp Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area, which is part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Park cars at GR 435 069 and drop down into Camp Creek. Follow it, inspecting overhangs along the way, then scramble above the amazing Devils Throat. Next, descend back into Camp Creek and head east into the gorge and visit the Devils Throat from the bottom. Depending on the time, return via a pass to the south or via East Creek. Scrambling and exposure. About 6km. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

5 Dec, Sat 11:00AM				Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. What better way to catch up our new and old NPA friends at the beautiful Lane Cove National Park? Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food for a picnic. After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A guided walk will be on offer at 1pm. It's a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve. View Esther's future walks Social distancing. Hand sanitizer. Location: Lane Cove NP Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 10. View

5 Dec, Sat 11:00AM				Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
Mike P.
(Fully Booked) It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. What better way to catch up our new and old NPA friends at the beautiful Lane Cove National Park? Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food for a picnic. After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. It's a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve. Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 10. View

5 Dec, Sat 11:00AM				Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Fully Booked) It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. What better way to catch up our new and old NPA friends at the beautiful Lane Cove National Park? Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food for a picnic. After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. It's a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve. Limit: 10. View

6 Dec, Sun 10:49AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 1B
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leader: Stuart Sew Hoy. We walk from Mt Victoria to Blackheath via Pulpit Rock, Mount Piddington and Coxs Cave. You may like to explore the Topple Cave. Beautiful rock formations, ferns, forests, wildlife and waterfalls. Majestic views.  If you complete the whole 15 sections, you will be awarded with a certificate.View Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections. Goretex boots an advantage.Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on. Limit: 12. View

6 Dec, Sun 7:30AM				Walk & Weed
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
7:30am Walk & Weed on track from Deep Creek to Bahai temple in Garigal NP. After 1 hr walk we will attack small leaved privet (Ligustrum sinense). Bring gloves and if available long-handled screwdriver. Allow 5 hrs. Walk grade medium. Bookings essential. View

7 Dec, Mon				Birchgrove to Lewisham
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	190m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This walk provides plenty of variety: enjoy waterviews on the way through Birchgrove and Balmain, walk part of the Bay Run around Iron Cove, then follow the paths along the Hawthorn Canal, finishing at Lewisham Station. Streets, bicycle paths, flat but some steps. Bring plenty of water - much of this walk is exposed but there are shady sections and hopefully sea breezes. We pass several Light Rail stations along the Hawthorn Canal. It is being led by Renate Wood. Steps. Location: Inner Sydney Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 15. View

7-16 Dec, Mon (08:00AM)-Wed (18:00PM)				Gondwana Rainforest
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Brian P.
(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.
(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.
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
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.
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
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

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