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28 Oct, Sun				Temple Creek, Holy Grail Ravine and Last Crusade Point
Grade:5/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this unique unprotected area, part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Park vehicles on the Blackfellows Hand Trail at GR 327 090. Walk north down into Temple Creek, then turn west and walk along the base of the cliffs to Last Crusade Point and Ravine. Climb to the tops, then descend into Holy Grail Ravine. Walk to the end, then climb out on the eastern side and return to the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

29 Oct, Mon 8:50AM				Taronga Park Zoo to Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	150m	Sydney Branch
Carole
Classic full day walk with great views of the harbour and beaches. Zoo to Balmoral & the Spit then Manly Scenic walkway to Manly. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Walking Coastal Sydney Limit: 15. View

29 Oct, Mon 9:12AM				Water Nymphs Dell
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Water Nymphs Dell, then walk around Wentworth Falls Lake. Steep well worn steps can be slippery at the Dell. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

30 Oct, Tue 8:02AM				Balmain East to Circular Quay
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
The first/last leg of the Harbour Circle Walk with short detours in Balmain, Pyrmont, and The Rocks/Barangaroo as time permits. Fully paved with plenty of steps, coffee stops, public amenities and a touch of Sydney’s history. No creek crossings, snakes or bunyips. Return from Circular Quay Station to catch 4.01pm train from Central. Paved paths, steps, coffee shops. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 12. View

30 Oct, Tue 9:35AM				Blue Mountains NP
Grade:2/6		Length	14km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
LEd by Jim Ward / Shirley Hillier. Walk along Burramoko Ridge, views of the Gross Valley from Baltzer Lookout. Moderate pace. Return to Blackheath Station (expect to catch a return train to city after 3pm). Steep section sections, fire trails, some bush tracks, streets. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

30 Oct, Tue 10:49AM				Newcastle and Bathers Way Part 2
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Walk to Newcastle Beach from Shuttle Bus stop. Walk south along Bathers Way to link up with bus (TBA) for return to Newcastle Interchange to connect with 2:23pm train to Sydney. View

30 Oct, Tue 9:00AM				Parma Creek Mountain-Bike
Grade:3/6		Length	35km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ride on gravel roads and fire trails (some quite steep and stony) to visit waterfalls on Parma Creek and its tributaries. Small section of bitumen on Turpentine Road. Map: Sassafras 89271N, Nowra 90283S, and Huskisson 90274N View

30 Oct, Tue 8:00PM				Talk on Climate Change
					Branch
General Community Event
Prof Lesley Hughes will provide an update on how the world's and Australia's climate is changing, and the impacts it is having and will continue to have, with an emphasis on species and ecosystems. Prof Hughes is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Integrity and Development) and Distinguished Professor of Biology at Macquarie University. She is a former federal climate commissioner and was lead author in the IPCC’s fourth and fifth assessment reports. She is also a director for WWF Australia, a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists, the director of the Biodiversity Node for the NSW Adaptation Hub and a member of the expert advisory committee for Future Earth Australia. View

31 Oct, Wed 9:39AM				Mt Kuring-gai Station to Berowra Station
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Hildegard S.
Walk via Cowan Creek. View

1 Nov, Thu 11:06AM				Noraville circuit walk
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) Noraville - Red Gum Forest Loop (Lillypilly & Burrawang Trails) - Noraville. Tracks, ups & downs, a few steeper bits, beautiful bush, lake views. Hopefully flannel flowers will be as awesome as last year. Bus return to Lake Haven Shops, change for bus to Wyong, train return to city. View

1 Nov, Thu 10:35AM				Rumbalara Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	250m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Zenia P.
(Date Changed) Walk from Gosford Station to Rumbalara Reserve up steps and tracks to complete the Flannel Flower Circuit. Return to Gosford Station for train to city. View

2 Nov, Fri 8:12AM				Sublime Point Trail
Grade:4/6		Length	21km	1,100m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Park cars near as possible to top of Kedumba Valley Road. Walk down Kedumba Valley Road. Follow Sublime Point Trail towards Katoomba. Ascend Giant Stairway and make way to Katoomba Station. Drivers taken back to their cars. Steep fire trail sections with loose surface are to be encountered. Also there are some creek crossings involved. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 15. View

2 Nov, Fri 9:00AM				Taronga to Balmoral
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk from Taronga Wharf to Balmoral Beach round the Harbour. Beautiful views through to the Heads. Wildflowers. About 4 hours at a comfortable pace. Sydney Harbour tracks & steps. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Best Walk: Sydney Harbour View

3-4 Nov, Sat (08:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)				Lees Pinch to White Box Camp
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Goulburn River is a delight to walk along with its grassy banks, colourful cliff lines and a good campsite at Spring Gully to welcome the weary walker! Also the bird and mammal life is quite diverse with many species worth searching out. This is quite an easy backpack suitable for someone new to overnight camping. A bit of off-track from the river to White Box Camp. Location: Goulburn River NP Map: Mount Misery 89333N and Killoe 89334S Limit: 15. View

3 Nov, Sat 9:00AM				Mandagery NP
		Length	8km		Lachlan Valley Branch
Martin B.
Meet at 9am at the Parkes Lions Park. Medium, 8 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. View

3-5 Nov, Sat-Mon				Middle Hill and Blackwater Creek
Grade:6/6		Length	32km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Day 1. Drive to Mount Coricudgy. With water for the day, walk to Middle Hill and set camp at around GR 541 694. Explore the nearby area that shows a couple of interesting slots. About 10km. Day 2. Find a way down into the creek to the north, explore a possible volcanic ‘neck’ on the way, then descend into Blackwater Creek. Take water, climb a ridge to the west and walk back to the camp. About 10km. Day 3. Find a way down into the creek to the south and follow it to Blackwater Creek, exploring a number slots along the way. Walk up Blackwater Creek and find an exit at around GR 545 658. Walk the ridge and then the trail back to the cars. About 12km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Coricudgy 89322N Limit: 8. View

3 Nov, Sat 6:00PM				NPA Dinner and Trivia Night
					Branch
NPA NSW Office
Join us at our annual dinner, a fun and relaxed fundraising trivia night and a three-course meal. This is a great opportunity for all of the NPA community to come together and celebrate. Meet the NPA Executive, State Council, staff and other members and supporters. Learn more about our current activities, programs and conservation work, and share ideas to make 2019 another successful year. You will also have the opportunity to bid on framed images from our 60th anniversary photographic competition and celebrate the hard work of our dedicated volunteers with an award ceremony. View

3 Nov, Sat				Save Kosci: Royal Botanic Gardens – Hurlstone Park
		Length	12km		Branch
General Community Event
Save Kosci walk: day 1. Day 1 is a slow-paced 12km in about 6 hours including a buy-your-own lunch in vibrant King Street. Footpaths, some main roads, lots of quiet suburban streets. At day’s end, walk 800 metres to Canterbury Train Station to return to your accommodation. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

3 Nov, Sat 9:27AM				Thirroul to Corrimal
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	77m	Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Suzanne
Coastal paths, parks and a few streets. Map of walk. View

3-4 Nov, Sat-Sun				Wollangambe Crater
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	250m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk on tracks from Bell to Wollangambe River plus short side trip to Wollangambe Crater. Camp at Wollangambe River. Return by same route. Beautiful country, interesting walking, possible swimming. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 10. View

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