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| 21 Nov, Wed 9:00AM |
Walter Hood Monument to Washerwomans |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
| Wendy |
  A perfect, often protected, walk along the flat, sheltered, mostly deserted, wide open beaches and scenic tracks of Bendalong. No wet and slippery rocks! Coffee back in Milton.
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| 22 Nov, Thu 9:15AM |
Carramar to Bankstown Airport, Milperra |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
115m |
Sydney Branch |
| (Jean’s Group) Suzanne |
 Good paths along Lake Gillawarna, Orphan School and Prospect Creeks and the Georges River.
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| 22 Nov, Thu |
Save Kosci: – Captains Flat Rd roundabout to Hume, ACT |
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Length |
14km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
 Save Kosci walk: day 20. A shorter day at 14km. We will spend 20 minutes or so outside John Barilaro’s office in Queanbeyan, sending a clear message about feral horse damage and meeting local supporters there. The walk continues on footpaths, a quiet bike path and a short stretch of bike lane on moderately-busy Lanyon Drive. Should finish in the industrial area of Hume before 2:30pm. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 23 Nov, Fri 8:00AM |
Heathcote circuit walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
300m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Helena S. |
We will descend from Heathcote Station down to Kangaroo Creek, up to Robertsons Knoll along Uloola Track, with a side trip to Peach Tree Trig and then on to Aboriginal site, continue down to Uloola Falls, and then off-track along Kangaroo Creek to short scramble up Bottle Forest Trail. Back to Heathcote Station. Tree roots, slippery surfaces, off-track and short scramble up Bottle Forest Trail. Some short ladders.
Location: Royal NP
Map: Royal NP Limit: 15.
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| 23 Nov, Fri |
Red Rock Creek & Woolpack Gap |
| Grade:6/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Yuri B. |
Numbers are strictly limited. Park at GR 342 178 on Wolgan Road. Walk north west, then north, then north east towards Woolpack Gap. Stay underneath the cliffs and use the Amphitheatres Pass to climb on top of the escarpment. Once on top, walk west to the lookout point at GR 341 203. From here, walk north east and down underneath the cliff line above Red Rock Creek, at around GR 342 210. Traverse underneath the cliff line all the way to Woolpack Gap, descend through the pass and walk back to the cars. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 8.
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| 23 Nov, Fri 9:22AM |
Rodriguez Pass |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
15km |
650m |
Sydney Branch |
| Allan P. |
Evans Lookout, Horse Track then Rodriguez Pass to Govetts Leap. Possibility of catching a bus to Katoomba from Heritage Centre at Govetts Leap. Rough and steep.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15.
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| 23 Nov, Fri |
Save Kosci: rest day |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 21. As an option, the Canberra Bushwalking Club will offer one or two activities designed for the preferences of visiting Save Kosci walkers. Possibilities include Serenity Rocks in Tallaganda State Forest (1 hour drive, beautiful forest and ferns, viewpoint, 4 hours walking on track) or Orca Rock in Namadgi NP (1 hour drive, open woodlands beside a creek, steep climb with scrub, viewpoints, dramatic granite rock formations, 5 to 6 hours walking of which the last hour is on grassy track) or a couple of hours kayaking on Lake Burley Griffin. Own arrangements in Queanbeyan or Canberra. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 23 Nov, Fri 6:00PM |
Sydney’s World Heritage Matters |
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Branch |
| Janine K. |
 Sydney is one of the few cities in the world that is surrounded by a world heritage area – the Greater Blue Mountains National Park. Learn about the history of this global achievement, its unfinished business and what current challenges it faces. Learn how the Blue Mountains was world heritage listed has inspired others to call for world heritage listing of their national park, including Royal National Park and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Learn why World Heritage listing matters, its rewards and challenges.
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| 24 Nov, Sat 9:00AM |
Lockley Pylon |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
400m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
| Brian E. |
 This is one of the best ridge walks in the Sydney basin. Views to die for!
Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15.
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| 24 Nov, Sat 8:00AM |
Manly to Avalon Beach |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
24km |
500m |
Sydney Branch |
| Geoffrey.L |
As we enjoyed the 24km South Coast Walk last Sunday, we'll do another 24km coastal walk much closer to home. Expect spectacular scenery as we walk from Manly to Avalon Beach. You are welcome to finish earlier. There are many exit points. Slippery sections.
Map: Manly Limit: 15.
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| 24 Nov, Sat |
Save Kosci: rest day |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
 Save Kosci walk: day 22. There may be a rally or some interaction with federal politicians on this day – to be confirmed. Dinner provided for Save Kosci walkers on Saturday night by supporter(s) at a venue to be advised. Own arrangements in Queanbeyan or Canberra. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 24 Nov, Sat 8:00AM |
Sussex Inlet Kayaking |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
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Milton Branch |
| Helen M. |
 (Cancelled) Paddle Sussex Inlet to the mouth, then back up the inlet into St Georges Basin explore bays and creeks if wind and weather is kind. Or canals if weather requires. Bring morning tea and lunch. Sit in kayaks only. PFDs compulsory. Spray deck recommended. Contact leader essential.
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| 25 Nov, Sun 9:45AM |
Berowra Bewilderness Rogaine |
| Grade:4/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Ted W. |
| Berowra Bewilderness (Rivers, Rocks and Ridges).
Assembly: Berowra Community Centre, Gully Road.
Area covered: Bounded to the east by Cowan Creek and the west by Berowra Creek.
Run by NSW Rogaining Association (not an NPA activity).
Distance: Choice of 4 or 8 hour event.
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| 25 Nov, Sun 10:00AM |
Bob Turners Walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Ewan C. |
| Jointly led by Ewan Cain and Esther Chow. From Colo heights to the Colo River. Limit: 8.
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| 25 Nov, Sun 8:30AM |
Mount Arthur Reserve |
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Length |
6km |
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Lachlan Valley Branch |
| Martin B. |
| Meet at 8:30am at the Parkes Lions Park. Hard, 6 kilometres. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended. Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated.
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| 25-28 Nov, Sun (17:00PM)-Wed (09:00AM) |
Paddle Hawkesbury River Tributaries |
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Length |
20km |
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Illawarra Branch |
| Caryll S. |
  Monday paddle top end of Moonie Moonie Creek from Old Pacific Highway Bridge return. Tuesday paddle top end of Mangrove Creek from near camp ground return. High spring tides. Camp at Glenworth Valley Outdoors Adventures on Propan Creek. Road is suitable for caravans but no power. Hot showers and flush toilets. Power boats, wind, wood. PFDs compulsory.
Location: Brisbane Water NP and Dharug NP
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| 25 Nov, Sun |
Save Kosci: Hume to Royalla |
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Length |
19km |
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Branch |
| General Community Event |
| Save Kosci walk: day 23. Today is the first day on which we use the abandoned Queanbeyan to Cooma railway easement to provide a change from road walking. The industrial Canberra suburb of Hume gives way to quiet walking on rail-side tracks as the route gradually gains height through forest and farming country, with some views to the Brindabellas. Car ferry back to Canberra accommodation. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/
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| 25 Nov, Sun 9:00AM |
St Georges Basin – walk or paddle |
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Milton Branch |
| Evelyn M. |
| Basin Foreshore walk with Evelyn (Grade 2: Easy, ~10km) or paddle on the Basin with Helen (Grade 3: Easy/medium ~15km). Walkers and paddlers will start together at the boat ramp at Sanctuary Point and meet again for lunch and afternoon tea. PFDs compulsory. Spray deck recommended. Paddlers must contact leader.
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| 26 Nov, Mon 9:00AM |
Maitland Bay Circuit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Carole |
   (Cancelled) Cancelled as ferry still not running. Circuit walk to Box Head, Putty Beach (Kilcare), Maitland Bay (lunch & swim) return to ferry via Marie Byles Lookout, Hardys Bay. Lovely ocean views & beaches, coastal forests & some street walking. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Central Coast
Map: Broken Bay 91301N Limit: 15. Best Walk: Bouddi Coastal Track
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