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13 Jun, Sat 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Freres Crossing, Kentlyn. Easy flat walk, and short steps down to Georges River. Easy slow uphill back to cars. Interesting plants to identify.
Location: Warrenmadha NP Limit: 20. View

19 Jun, Fri 10:20AM SWAG LEADERS Favourite Walks:Castlecove to castlecrag
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Castlecove to castlecrag thru north arm track harold reid reserve, Sugarloaf. Lovely walk with bush, firetrails,water views and some street. Lots of steps.. View

27 Jun - 18 Jul, Sat-Sat South Africa safari
Sydney Branch
Brian P.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked)

South Africa safari - 27th June - 18th July 2026 

Private safari for NPA members and guests, visiting:
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary
  • Okavango Delta
  • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
  • Chobe National Park
  • Victoria Falls
  • Hwange National Park
  • Mapesu Private Game Reserve
  • Kruger National Park
A select group of 12 fellow bushwalkers, travelling with an expert guide staying in eco hotels, lodges and permanent camps expecting to see all the "Big 5" animals in their natural habitat plus many other birds, mammals and reptiles. This tour is being professionally run by Intrepid Travel for us.  Tour starts and finishes in Johannesburg, direct flights from Sydney with Qantas or many other options. Expressions of interest welcome - contact leader by phone or email for further details. Wild animals! overseas travel
Location: South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe Limit: 12. View

3 Jul, Fri 10:00AM Paste to “Event Name” field SHPad: Paddle Minnamurra River at Minnamurra River [Gr:S02 D:7 or 16] #SHP250
Grade:3/6 Length 7km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) 10731
Paddle | A canoe or kayak trip(NEW!!!) We launch in the crystal-clear waters opposite the river mouth then head upstream to explore deep into two mangrove forests. We will then paddle further upstream to a very civilised table and chairs near Nungarry Rest Area for lunch before heading back.

ActivityType:         Paddle
Branch:                   Southern Highlands
Sub Group:            Paddling
Location:                Minnamurra River
Grade:                      S02
Distance:                7 or 16
Meeting Point:       *Starting time is launch time. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to setup and ready to go.
Trackhead :            James Oates Reserve, Charles Ave, Minnamurra
CatalogueID:     P250

Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD.
Location: Minnamurra River Limit: 12. View

3 Jul, Fri 9:16AM Xmas in July Walk and Talk and Eat
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Walk The Great River Walk from Penrith to Emu Plains and have lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub. Slippery sections Limit: 20. View

8 Jul, Wed 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Smith Street, Kentlyn. End of Smith Street to Georges River. Exploratory. Short with some steps to beautiful wild section of Georges. Small sandy beach. Plant ident along the way!
Location: Warrenmadha NP Limit: 20. View

8 Jul, Wed 11:30AM Lunch
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, Emu Plains.
Location: Emu Plains View

7 Aug, Fri 10:00AM SHPad: Oak Flat to Macquarie Rivulet and return at Lake Illawarra [Gr:S02 D:8+6 option] #SHP320
Grade:3/6 Length 8km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Margie
Paddle | A canoe or kayak trip(NEW!!!) Cross Burroo Bay on Lake Illawarra to enter Macquarie Rivulet and paddle to the weir past mangroves and farmland enjoying abundant birdlife and views of the Illawarra escarpment. Before returning, if conditions are favourable, we will extend the paddle to explore Haywards Bay and Duck Creek.

Grade:                      S02
Distance:                8+6 option
Trackhead :            Oak Flats Sailing Club, Reserve Road, Oak Flats (Burroo Bay)

Lake Illawarra is open to sea breezes, and can be very choppy. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from powerboats. Participants are to provide their own craft and are required to wear a properly fitted PFD.
Location: Lake Illawarra Limit: 12. View

8 Aug, Sat 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Darling Avenue. Easy flat walk from Darling Avenue to overlook Georges River. Plant ident along the way!
Location: Warrenmadha NP Limit: 20. View

12 Aug, Wed 11:30AM Lunch
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, Emu Plains.
Location: Emu Plains View

26 Aug - 2 Sep, Wed-Wed Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Updated Details) Exploration of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and surrounds. Specially designed itinerary by Trade Travel to include flights to and from Cairns, visits to local rainforest, talks by local experts on rainforest and reef, visit to art deco town Innisfail, guided excursions from Mission Beach into national parks and islands with historical/scientific talks and easy walks. Options to visit the reef and extend your stay.  Initiated by NPA Book Club from discussion of Iain McCalman's biography of conservationist pioneer John Busst. Costs tbc, about $4,000 per person twin share. 
Location: Cairns and Wet Tropics World Heritage Area Limit: 15. View

27-31 Aug, Thu (07:03AM)-Mon (14:00PM) Pinchgut Creek-Tambo Creek Loop
Grade:6/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThis 5-day Colo wilderness pack walk starts and finishes at the end of Grassy Hill Trail. Once down at the Colo, walk downstream and enter Tambo Creek. Walk upstream till about GR 682 150. Ascend northwards, enter Pinchgut Creek and follow it downstream to the Colo. There will be a number of side trips. Detailed plans for each day to be advised. No water needs to be carried. About 30 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Colo Heights 90313N Limit: 8. View

4 Sep, Fri 10:00AM SHPad: Bendeela towards power station and beyond at Lake Yarrunga – Kangaroo Valley [Gr:S02 D:10] #SHP108
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) 10731
Paddle | A canoe or kayak trip(NEW!!!) From Bendeela recreational area head westward to explore this section of lake Yarrunga

Grade:                      S02
Distance:                10
Trackhead :            Bendeela Recreation Area
Map:                         Bundanoon 8928-I-S Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S

Registration is not guaranteed until confirmed by the leader. - Events may be changed or cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. - Non-members, if you wish to register for this event, please email activities@npansw.org.au and include your name, mobile number, event name and date. - By registering for this event or joining the activity you confirm your acceptance of the NPA Terms of Participation.

CatalogueID:               P108

Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Limit: 12. View

9 Sep, Wed 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Woolwash, Airds. Easy walk to historic site on Georges River. Plant ident along the way!
Location: Warrenmadha NP Limit: 20. View

9 Sep, Wed 11:30AM Lunch
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, Emu Plains.
Location: Emu Plains View

10 Oct, Sat 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Simmos Beach, Macquarie Fields. Easy flat walk to Georges River. Meet end of Fifth Avenue, Macquarie Fields, entrance to Simmos Beach. Plant ident along the way!
Location: Warrenmadha NP Limit: 20. View

14 Oct, Wed 11:30AM Lunch
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, Emu Plains.
Location: Emu Plains View

2-5 Nov, Mon (07:00AM)-Thu (16:00PM) Trip away: Namadgi
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.
NAMADGI- accommodated in Canberra.
Easy day walks, 8-10 km max, low altitude.
HISTORY- huts, Apollo Moon Mission- Honeysuckle Creek, Orroral Valley- think film- The Dish.
Granite tors-  MacMansion size
BUT NO abseiling allowed on my watch!
I have booked a cabin for myself at Alivio , Kunzea St .
No one need stay at Alivio.
I do need to brief participants on the next days activity the previous evening at Alivio preferably.
I will provide a program well before Nov 2.
The program will be flexible to allow for weather conditions.
No guarantees to do the more distant activities as I need 3 plus myself in areas beyond mobile range.
Roads : sealed to Orroral.
Gravel beyond that.
Condition- depends when last graded.
SUVs ideal
Regular car with decent clearance ut. 140mm plus should manage .
Limit: 10. View

11 Nov, Wed 11:30AM Lunch
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, Emu Plains.
Location: Emu Plains View

15-27 Nov, Sun (09:01AM)-Fri (11:00AM) Kenya and Tanzania safari : Nakuru to Serengeti
Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.My wife and I will be heading over to Africa for our 7th safari and this time we are travelling from Kenya in Tanzania for 13 days staying in excellent accommodation including lodges and glamping tents whilst searching for wildlife. There are 10 spaces left on the trip with G Adventures and if any members would love to join us that would be wonderful! Below is the link to the safari. We are also planning on doing a pre mini trip to Tsavo national park in Kenya but that of course is optional. https://www.tourradar.com/t/318501 Limit: 16. View

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