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7 Nov, Mon 9:18AM			Leura to Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Changed Transport Details) Leura Station. To commemorate Remembrance Day (11/11/1918) -Lone Pine memorial. Lyrebird Dell, Golf Links L/O. Fairmont Golf Course. Lillian's bridge, creek crossing. Edinburgh Castle Rock L/O. Nature Trail. Through cemetery to WWF station. Rough, steep, slippery when wet. Road crossings, tracks. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

7 Nov, Mon 3:46AM			Ravines West of Mount Tootie
Grade:5/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at GR 680 930 on Mount Tootie Road and descend into a gully to the west. Follow it to the cliff line above Bowens Creek, then traverse northwards, checking the next several ravines, as long as the time allows. Exit towards spot height 673 m and walk cross-country back to the vehicles. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S View

7 Nov, Mon 8:40AM			Sculptures & Tombstones
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
The Bondi Sculptures by the Sea finishes on the 7th, and some dismantling might be starting, but we'll get an early start. This walk follows the sculpture trail from Bondi to Tamarama Beach, climbs up Tamarama Gully, crosses Bronte Park on the way to Waverley Cemetery, then heads south (not further than Coogee). steps, cliff edges, crowds, Location: Bondi coastal walk Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 14. View

8 Nov, Tue 9:30AM			Amphitheatre & Fairy Bower Falls (#680)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
(Cancelled) We need to cancel this walk as this track is still not suitable from rains earlier this year not to mention the current weather pattern. Dramatic Rock walls and views. Hazards: Muddy and slippery in places. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

8 Nov, Tue 9:30AM			Long Point to McCallums Flat on Shoalhaven River – Talong (#830)
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Grade:4/6	Length	10km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We descend 500m down the well walked Long Point walking track to the Shoalhaven River. We then cross McCallums Flat and have lunch next to the river. The return walk retraces our steps. Weather permitting, we plan to boil a billy of tea so bring your mug. Also great opportunity for a swim for before the uphill return that we will be taking very gently and lots of rests. NOTE: For those not wanting to do the full descent to the Shoalhaven River, a cut back version with less than half the descent will be an option. Hazards: Steep uneven track. Location: Morton NP (Talong) Map: Caoura 8928-3N Limit: 20. View

9 Nov, Wed 10:00AM			Balmain East to Pyrmont Bay
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Walk from Balmain East ferry wharf to Pyrmont Bay via White Bay, Anzac Bridge, and Pyrmont to finish at Darling Harbour. Limit: 15. View

9 Nov, Wed 11:30AM	Walkers get together
		Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

11 Nov, Fri 9:48AM			Ferry Series No 4 : Jacaranda, flame tree, roses
Grade:2/6	Length	10km	70m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt We walk from Cabarita to Rhodes. Admire the flame tree, jacarandas and roses... Wear something red to match the occasion. View

12 Nov, Sat 9:45AM			Cronulla Circuit Walk
Grade:2/6	Length	8km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C.
NO BOOKINGS PLEASE Cronulla circuit walk via Cronulla Point, Blackwoods Beach, Shelly Beach, Glaisher Point, Bass and Flinders Point, Darook Park, Gunnamatta Bay and Park. Ocean or bay views most of the day. Lots of ups and downs. Steps. Mostly well formed sealed paths. There are rock pools and netted baths along the way, some not very far into the walk. There would be options to have morning tea with the group, start the walk with us and break off at one of the pools to swim and make one’s own way back to the train station. Some unsealed tracks which could be muddy following rain. Quiet street walking. Walking poles may assist. Shared pathways. Location: cronulla View

12 Nov, Sat 6:00PM	NPA Annual Dinner
Grade:1/6		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Cancelled) NPA Annual Dinner If you wish to join the SWAG tables, please RSVP asap here. The two weeks prior rule does not apply to this special event. This is a great opportunity for the National Parks Association community to come together and celebrate. Meet the NPA Executive, State Council, staff, other members and supporters. Learn more about our current activities, programs and conservation work while enjoying a three course meal. Presentation of NPA volunteer awards Special guest speaker: Hon. James Griffin MP, Minister for Environment and Heritage Many raffle prizes, including Acupuncture service, entertainer for your party, guided bushwalk, Glasshouse diffusers and many more. Tickets are only$2 each. A$70.00 View

12 Nov, Sat 6:00PM	The unofficial NPA dinner
		Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
As the NPA dinner has been cancelled and we have already put aside the date for it, a few of us will have dinner in lieu. You are welcome to join. In order to make a small donation to NPA, we will each buy a raffle ticket for $5 and everyone wins a prize. Venue is the same venue as the cancelled NPA dinner....Mortdale RSL This is the menu https://mortdalersl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Morts-Grill-FINAL-28.06.22.pdf They have seniors fish and chips for $10 if you have a small appetite. View

13 Nov, Sun 8:00AM			20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Manly
Grade:4/6	Length	34km	600m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Long but beautiful.... waterfront walk from Circular Quay to Manly View

13-19 Nov, Sun (08:00AM)-Sat (16:00PM)			Kosciuszko Pack Walk
Grade:4/6	Length	53km	1,400m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
The annual Koscie walk, this time with a bit of new country to explore. We camp near Daveys Hut, Kidmans Hut, Mawsons Hut (2 nights), Valentines Hut, and Whites River Hut. We have a spare day to do an optional side trip from Mawsons Hut. Days 2-4 are off track and may be a bit rough but it will an awesome walk with the usual lovely Koscie bush and scenery! Be prepared to start the walk a little later if weather conditions are poor. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

14 Nov, Mon 9:22AM			Devils Hole
Grade:4/6	Length	15km	600m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk from the station to the Nellies Glen. Descend to the Six Foot Track. Return to Katoomba via Devils Hole. Steep descent on old steps. Some rock scrambling. Some sections will be damp and maybe slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

14 Nov, Mon 8:15AM			Hunters Hill
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
The Jacarandas are coming out and will add colour to Hunters Hill. This walk takes you the length of the Hunters Hill peninsula, from the Lane Cove River side, past historic sandstone houses, across the ridge through the heritage-listed Kelly’s bush to the Parramatta River shoreline, and finally around the former Woolwich Dry Dock, finishing at Valencia st wharf, Woolwich. Bush tracks, steps and streets. Hazards: tracks slippery when wet, steps, busy road crossing Location: Hunters Hill Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View

14 Nov, Mon 9:22AM			Ngula Bulgarabang RP
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Take main trail out to Megalong Trig for views over Megalong Valley. Walk back to Katoomba through Bonnie Doon Reserve. There can be dogs and their owners in Ngula Bulgarabang RP, but they should be on leads. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

14 Nov, Mon 9:02AM			Wattamolla to Little Marley
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
OK, I am obsessed with the sandstone cliffs and the heath. It is worth visting at any time of the year and many times. It is constantly changing. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

15 Nov, Tue 9:30AM			Mt Alexandra Circuit- Red Track (#070)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	700m	Southern Highlands Branch
Paul O
(Fully Booked) This walk follows the track through forest, along creeks and beneath the M5 Motorway. The Nattai River and Gibbergunyah Creek are crossed on the way. There are views and waterfalls along the route. The track itself is slippery in places. It is listed as a grade 4 but some parts are grade 5. There is one very steep gully to cross and a couple of creeks. Hazards: Rough track, steep steps, slippery rocks and 4 creek crossing Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

16 Nov, Wed 9:45AM			Maroubra to Little Bay
Grade:2/6	Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk the Coastal Walk from Maroubra to Little Bay via South Maroubra, Boora Point walking track, Malabar Beach. Some tracks, boardwalks, fire trail and beaches. Beautiful ocean and coastal views. Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 15. View

16 Nov, Wed			Ravines West of Mount Tootie-Part 2
Grade:5/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at GR 680 930 on Mount Tootie Road and traverse west, then north to spot height 673 m. Check the gullies to the south and north, then descend into a gully at around GR 670 942. Follow it to the cliff line above Bowens Creek, then traverse southwards as long as the time allows. Exit and walk cross-country back to the vehicles. About 10 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S and Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

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