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19 Sep, Mon 9:30AM				Fish Market and Whale Tails
Grade:1/6		Length	9km	70m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk will pass several of the 30 whale tails installed for the Whale Tale Sculpture Trail.  After crossing Pyrmont Bridge it goes to the Sydney Fish Markets where there will be time to purchase and eat a fishy snack. The route follows the scenic shore around Johnstons Bay to Darling Harbour, past the James Craig and ships moored outside the Maritime Museum, interesting architecture such as the “birds nest” and the Gehry building, and a walk along the Goods Line to Central Station. And, of course, some whale tails! Hazards: people Location: Darling Harbour Map: Darling Harbour Limit: 14. View

19 Sep, Mon 8:51AM				Linden to Woodford
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Visit Donohues grave, King's Cave. Road, then steep track down to Woodford Dam. Tracks back to Woodford Station. Rough, steep, could be slippery if wet. Limit: 15. View

20 Sep, 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
Ian G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

20 Sep, Tue 10:00AM				Mt Banks one trail loop
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ewan C.
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event.  The track leads off to the south from the Bell's Line of Road between Mount Tomah and the Mount Wilson turn-off, and there is a sign indicating Mount Banks. You can park at the end of the road. Walk out to the lookout and return over the top. This is a lovely walk and not too difficult. There are superb views of the Grose Valley at the lookout and wonderful northern views as you come down off Mount Banks. There are many wildflowers at this time of the year. We'll visit Mount Tomah to see the beautiful waratahs and proteas on the way home. View

21 Sep, Wed 10:15AM				Gosford to Gosford loop
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Walk from Gosford Station to explore Rumbalara Reserve and then return. Lovely Forest scenery and beautiful views. Location: Gosford Limit: 15. View

21 Sep, Wed 8:41AM				Heathcote to Uloola Falls via Karloo Pool
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walk starting and ending at Heathcote Station, going via Karloo Pool to Uloola Falls. Returning to Karloo Pool and down Kangaroo Creek toward Olympic Pool. Walk is on tracks, but sections are eroded and in need of repair, muddy if rain has occurred. Hazards include creek crossings and exposed sections of track over rock. Location: Royal National Park Map: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

21 Sep, Wed 8:56AM				Popes Glen, Govetts Leap
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	360m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ewan C.
Beautiful trail. Muddy path View

22 Sep, Thu 10:05AM				Grand canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	330m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
(Cancelled) Today is public holiday granted by our Prime Minister.  We need to catch taxi from Blackheath station to the start of walk, unless there are enough cars who can offer us lifts from Blackheath station.  In your RSVP, please state if you are happy to catch taxi or if you are driving and offer lifts to others.  By popular demand, this beautiful walk is to be repeated.  Bush tracks, hundreds of steps up and down, beautiful scenery, creek crossing. Steep and slippery sections View

22 Sep, Thu 9:04AM				Mount Wilson short walks
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
A few short walks in Mount Wilson Muddy and slippery tracks View

24-25 Sep, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Splendour Rock in Spring
Grade:4/6		Length	28km	600m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Where better than a pack walk to camp at Splendour Rock in the Blue Mountains in the spring. A new moon will give us a dark sky in the evening and millions of stars. A wonderful experience to see the landscape at sunrise and sunset! This is a lovely trip with an unforgettable view from the campsite. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 15. View

24 Sep, Sat 8:31AM				Tarpien Rock – Prince Henry Cliff Walk – Leura Cascades – Federal Pass – Leura Forest – Furber Steps
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Postponed) This is a walk all on tracks that will take us to numerous lookouts, waterfalls and places of interest, including the stunning Leura Forest and finishing near the Scenic Railway terminus. However, if the Golden Stairs have reopened by this date I'm planning on walking all the way to the Narrowneck and then Cliff Drive, an optional 5km. Lots of steps. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba View

24 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				The Valley of the Dinosaurs and the Ultimate Slot exploration
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
On this walk we enter a world that is spectacular, secluded and surprising! A place of towering pagodas, sheer clifflines and a valley of lush growth, to entice the curious adventurer to savour its secrets. Then after this main course of a destination, we wander over to the Ultimate Slot which will truly blow you away in its magnificence with confined spaces and over powering beauty. Quite simply, a walk not to be missed. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 15. View

25 Sep, Sun 8:34AM				20km plus walk series: Berowra to Wahroonga
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	560m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This walk starts at Berowra station with a steep descend,  via Bobbins Head and ends with a relatively steep ascend to Wahronga  station. This walk is one of the most pleasant ones in kuringai NP with great views over the water & from ridge at Berowra. On the way home to Wahroonga there are grand old houses & lovely gardens with spring blooms.       Steep and slippery sections. View

26 Sep, Mon 9:25AM				Darri Track
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	240m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk takes the Darri Track along the headwaters of Cowan Creek to the junction with the Warrimoo Track. After skirting behind some houses it joins the fire trail which heads steeply down to Ku-Ring-Gai Creek, then climbs up on bush tracks to the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. Hazards: Creek crossings, slippery when wet, steep bush tracks. Location: St Ives Chase Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase Limit: 14. View

26 Sep, Mon 8:55AM				Pindar Cave
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	490m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(Cancelled) The walk will be led by Mike Pickles. This walk takes you to a less visited part of Brisbane Waters National Park to the spectacular Pindar Cave, with an option to continue to a waterfall, before returning the same way. It starts with a steep climb from Wondabyne station, then follows tracks which are eroded in places, muddy and slippery, with short rock scrambles. Wildflowers should be abundant; hopefully the orchids will still be in flower. Hazards: eroded track, muddy and slippery sections, short rock scrambles. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 14. View

26 Sep, Mon 8:25AM				Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Nearly fully booked) From the station to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return via Link Track to Campfire Creek. Creek areas can be slippery. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

27 Sep, Tue 7:03PM				3 course French dinner
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. Enjoy a 3 course French dinner with your NPA friends at the Little Snail. Cost$40. Booking required. See examples of their menu. https://www.thelittlesnail.com.au Dress code: Smart casual View

27 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Lake Alexandra to Boxvale via 40’ Falls. (#050)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Changed Date: The track follows the Nattai River from the lake to Nattai Creek where the track to the falls leaves the main track and follows the Nattai Creek track to the falls.  From the Falls a steep climb leads to the Boxvale track. Hazards:  Rough track, slippery rocks, creek crossing and steep steps. Location: Mt Alexandra NR Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

28 Sep, Wed 9:45AM				Birkenhead Point to Balmain East
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
John M.
From Victoria Rd, walk to Birkenhead Point, then walk over the Iron Cove Bridge, around Iron Cove to Birchgrove, around Ballast Point onto Balmain East to catch ferry. Flat walk with some steps. Lovely harbour views and interesting streets and architecture. Location: Balmain Limit: 15. View

28 Sep, Wed 8:24AM				Panola Cave
Grade:4/6		Length	18km	530m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
From Waterfall Station following Couranga Track then crossing Hacking River. Walking to Southern part of the shady Forest Path Circuit. Then short walk along Lady Carrington Drive and on to Palona Cave. Unusual limestone overhangs with some stalagmites and stalactites and waterfall near the cave. Return via the Northern section of the Forest Path Circuit and uphill return on Couranga Track to Waterfall Station. Please provide mobile no, NPA no and emergency contact no. Steep rocky path in places, slippery when wet and overgrown bush. Limit: 15. View

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