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| 9 Dec, Sun |
Beehive Fort Tour |
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| General Community Event |
 NPWS is conducting a series of guided tours of this historic fortification in Sydney Harbour National Park. We'll explore the rarely opened Beehive Casemate as part of this tour at Middle Head, near Mosman.
The Beehive Casement battery was built in 1872 as part of the outer line of defence for Sydney Harbour. Normally all you'll see of the battery are three 3.7m x 2.1m-high openings in a cliff face. On this tour you'll go beneath the cliffs of Obelisk Bay, Sydney Harbour to view the inside of the fortification. You'll also gain an insight into what the soldiers did for entertainment during World War I. It's a good idea to wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat, snacks, drinking water and a torch.
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park
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| 9 Dec, Sun 10:00AM |
Christmas at Narrawallee Inlet |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
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Milton Branch |
| 32009 |
   From the reserve, an optional short walk around the area, possibly exploring some newly constructed walking tracks. Or just picnic and socialise and swim if hot. BYO picnic lunch and cool drinks. The December meeting will be held at around 1:30pm. Guests welcome.
Map: Milton 89272N
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| 9 Dec, Sun 8:00AM |
Faulconbridge to Springwood |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
18km |
600m |
Sydney Branch |
| Nicola L. |
 Lovely shady walk from Faulconbridge to Perch Ponds, along Glenbrook Creek and up to Martins Lookout, to spy our destinations on the other side of the creek, Bunyan Lookout and Lost Worlds Lookout. With the option of a refreshing dip in the creek on our return, we'll wind our way up the Magdala Creek Track to Springwood. Couple of steep climbs of about 200m each, creek crossings. Please note I will have no comms at all 15-25 Nov. Joint walk with SBW.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 9.
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| 9 Dec, Sun |
Save Kosci: Charlotte Pass to summit and return (unless we walked it yesterday) |
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Length |
19km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
 Save Kosci walk: day 37. Contacts on the morning: try 0473 919 441 or 0409 764 785 or 0488 071 203. Suggest you persist till you hear a human voice – unfortunately text messages and left-messages may get missed in the rush.
The main group of walkers will head up the closed road from Charlotte Pass to the summit, 19 km return. Small groups will be converging on the summit from other directions – so far we know of two groups walking in from Victoria, one along the Main Range, one from Guthega and one up Hannels Spur. Walkers seeking an easier day can walk from Thredbo Top Station. The several lines of yellow-vested walkers converging on the summit at lunch time will make a great shot from the air, for which Save Kosci is hiring a helicopter. On the summit, please stay on tracks and rocky ground to be kind to the vegetation. Impeccable courtesy to regular tourists please, the media will be watching. After the walk, return to your lodge or drive home (or keep walking, if you are doing the AAWT!)
Parking: Please park in Charlotte Pass village and arrange own car shuffles or walk up to Charlotte Pass turning circle (i.e. leave some space near Charlotte Pass for regular tourists). Three Save Kosci support drivers will be assisting with shuffling walkers to the start.
Start: Turning circle at Charlotte Pass i.e. at locked gate on Kosciuszko Road. Please arrive between 7:30 and 8:15am for an 8:30am start. Collect yellow vests and sign in.
Re-group at Rawsons Pass 11:15 am to 11:45am, rather than head on up at your own pace (better for photos). Arrive summit 12:15 to 12:30pm. Lunch on summit. Wave at helicopter. Not planning any speeches. Return at own pace, aim to be back at trail head by 4pm. Sign out and optionally return yellow vests.
Accommodation: Own arrangements.
Transport to start and at end of day: Own arrangements.
For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 10 Dec, Mon 8:50AM |
Victory and Wiggins Tracks |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Victory Track, Numantia Creek to Numantia Falls, then walk to Springwood Station via Wiggins Track and roads. Creek crossings and a couple of steeper rougher sections. Track along Numantia Creek is poor. Watch out for tree trunk at the top of stairs on Wiggins Track.
Location: Faulconbridge
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20.
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| 11 Dec, Tue 10:43AM |
Coalcliff to Thirroul |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
 Coalcliff - Sea Cliff Bridge - Scarborough - bus to Austinmer - Thirroul. Streets, ups & downs, walk over the Sea Cliff Bridge. Bus to Austinmer for lunch and swim. Walk to Thirroul. Train return from Thirroul to city.
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| 11 Dec, Tue 9:30AM |
McPhails Fire Trail |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
450m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| David W. |
McPhails Fire trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley. The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rain forest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20.
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| 11 Dec, Tue 9:31AM |
Northbridge to Artarmon |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Shirley H. |
| Walk to Artarmon Station via Folly Point & Tunks Park. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Steep sections, rough bush tracks, streets, creek crossings (slippery surfaces) steps.
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| 12 Dec, Wed 11:00AM |
Bundeena |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Sophie A. |
| Bundeena to Jibbon Head. Bush tracks, beach walking, Aboriginal engravings, optional swim at end of walk at own risk.
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| 12 Dec, Wed |
Narrabeen Circuit walk to Moon Rock |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Carole |
Walk from Narrabeen Tramshed bus stop to Moon Rock via Deep Creek. Panoramic views & wild flowers. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Northern Beaches
Map: CMA Mona Vale & Hornsby Limit: 15.
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| 12 Dec, Wed 8:00AM |
NPA Photo walk |
| Grade:1/6 |
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50m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Gary S. |
 NPA Photo walk at Botanic Gardens. Bring hat, water, snack, walking shoes. Steps trip hazard. Limit: 10.
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| 12 Dec, Wed 3:30PM |
Nuggan Pt, Meroo Headland and bbq |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Milton Branch |
| Wendy |
| Walk to Nuggan Point from Meroo Head Campsite. This is an easy and delightful walk with coastal forest, lake and sandy beaches. PLUS: After the walk, return to campsite and parking area for light BBQ. BYO meat and associated foods and drink.
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| 13 Dec, Thu 9:20AM |
Engadine – Heathcote |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Carol G. |
 Fire trails and bush tracks over the day with coffee at Heathcote, then train return to city.
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| 13 Dec, Thu 8:00AM |
Wollongambe Canyon |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| Graham C. |
 Wollongambe Canyon via Joe's, Du Fuars and Bell Creek Canyons. A taster of several canyons, each with its own distinct character. The side trip up Bells is a classic. Wetsuits, lilos, volleys/similar required. We will enter via Joe's, travel down Du Faurs, side trip up Bells and exit vie Wollongambe. Usual scrambling/frolicking with a steep climb out. Must be comfortable in cold deep water, slippery boulders and a largish blockup to negotiate. Otherwise good fun.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Wollongambe Limit: 8.
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| 14 Dec, Fri |
Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
| Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Mugii Murum-ban 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. Grade 5 or 6.
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| 14 Dec, Fri 8:22AM |
Nellies Glen to Devils Hole |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
550m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Follow the Six Foot Track down Nellies Glen. Return to Katoomba via Devils Hole. Steep descent on old steps and track. Some rock scrambling ascending Devils Hole. Some sections will be damp and maybe slippery.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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| 15 Dec, Sat 9:00AM |
Bunnings sausage sizzle |
| Grade:1/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Esther |
| We are raising funds for the Koalas by way of a Bunnings sausage sizzle(9am to 4 pm). Come and enjoy the day by having a sausage sizzle and a drink. If you would like to help during the day, please contact Esther on eeesee@gmail.com or 0424064588. We will have shifts for members to cook, serve and take payments. You can also choose to hand out NPA brochures and talk to the public.
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| 15 Dec, Sat 9:56AM |
Cronulla Circuit Walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Dianne E. |
| (Changed Transport Details) Cronulla - Gunnamatta Bay - Shelly Beach - Cronulla. Streets, parks, ups & downs, steps, water views. Swim. Christmas Quiz. Wear red/green and Santa hats.
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| 15 Dec, Sat 2:00PM |
The Ravines – Little Forest Plateau |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Milton Branch |
| Fiona S. |
(Updated Details) Walking along the Tianjara fire trail to points of interest. Brilliant views over Conjola and to the north – Swan Lake, St Georges basin, Jervis Bay & Point Perpendicular. ... Bring afternoon tea to enjoy at lookout above the spectacular geological feature known as the Ravines.
Map: Milton 89272N
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