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21 Aug, Mon 9:00AM Honeymoon Track Loop
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  400m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
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)This is a loop walk of historic/heritage value to the story of Royal National Park. The loop is short but will be extended with additional walking onto the Robertsons Loop Some steep steps. Road crossings are required
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

21 Aug, Mon 9:35AM Popes Glen to Braeside Walk
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Visit Popes Glen, Boyds Beach, Cripps Lookout, Govetts Leap Lookout, Barrow Lookout and back to Blackheath via Braeside Walk. Quite a few steps.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba and Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View

22 Aug, Tue 9:30AM Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool (#180)
Passes through 2 LGA's.
Wingecarribee Shire Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6 Length 6km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Marjorie L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls.  Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley.  The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool.  The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below.  Return by the same route. Hazards: Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Morton NP (Fitzroy)
Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Wed 9:00AM Bens Walk
Grade:3/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.The walk begins at the Nowra Showgrounds and the walk loops around the Shoalhaven River, through gorges, forests and grassy shores. Lots of options for photo stops and walking across a footbridge. Coffee afterwards in Nowra somewhere. View

23 Aug, Wed 8:30AM Bundeena to Loftus
Grade:3/6 Length 18km  470m Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longModerate walk with few decent descents following Saddle Gully Track via Anice and Winifred Falls. Great views of Cronulla. Some slippery sections and creek crossings. Steep Honeymoon Track at Audley to Loftus Station. Track might be muddy. Limit: 15. View

23 Aug, Wed 9:06AM Helensburgh Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk into Garawarra State Conservation Area from station. Mostly flat on bush tracks with a few ups and downs, creek crossing, rough sections, some muddy sections, minimal street walking.  Finish early afternoon.  Beautiful bushland. Walking poles may be helpful. Leader will meet you at Helensburgh Station. Bookings only from one week of date of walk please by email or text. Limit: 12. View

25 Aug, Fri 9:00AM Alphabet Walk Series: “R”: Rookwood History Tours with Bundy
Grade:2/6 Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
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)(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list)

Rookwood History Tours with Bundy

  • BYO cars required to follow Bundy for the tour.
Journey back in time through 150 years of history, with a tour of Rookwood Cemetery. Rookwood Cemetery is recognised as the most historic working cemetery in Australia. Learn about Rookwood’s fascinating history, the story behind its development and evolution, and its significant link to our nation’s heritage – by attending one of our history tours. Duration: 2-3 hours Tours include:
  • The footings of Mortuary Station No. 1: Discussing the story of the first railway line that transported the deceased from Sydney’s city to Rookwood
  • The Circle of Love: A beautiful area that honours children interred in unmarked graves within Rookwood during the late 19th Century, as well as children interred within the children’s lawn
  • Martyrs Memorial: A moving tribute to those who lost their lives in Holocaust
  • The Saint Athanasios Greek Church: Australia’s only Greek Church located within a cemetery
  • Chapel and Mausoleum of Eternal Rest: Rookwood’s newly refurbished mausoleum that boasts amazing views across the cemetery
  • The Cottage: The original office of the former Independent Trust
  • Notable gravesites: A visit to some the gravesites of some of some of Sydney's notables, including: John Fairfax, Bea Miles, The Gypsy Sterio Family
  • Fascinating facts: Describing how burial practices have changed throughout history
  • Captivating traditions: Outlining the different religious and cultural burial practices
Limit: 10. View

26 Aug, Sat 10:00AM Fortress Ridge
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  260m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longBeautiful walking through mountain heathland along Fortress Ridge with spectacular Blue Mountains scenery. We also visit a special and unique camping cave. Some steep scrambling and off-track walking. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

26 Aug, Sat 8:01AM Narrowneck – Red Ledge pass – Devils Hole Track
Grade:4/6 Length 11km  550m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStarting at the new Narrowneck Track we walk along this iconic fire trail before turning off onto the Red Ledge Track which will take us down through the cliffline and eventually descend into the valley below where an old trainline remants can still be found amongst the regrowth. Our ascent will be via the spectacular Devils Hole Track with its giant chockstone. Off-track sections.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 15. View

26 Aug, Sat West of Little Tootie
Grade:5/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark at GR 681 953 on Mount Tootie Road and descend into the gully to the west. Follow it down till around GR 674 958, then traverse under cliffs counterclockwise for as long as the time and interest allow, probably till around GR 667 950. Walk back to the car. Exploratory. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S View

27 Aug, Sun 8:00AM 20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Manly
Grade:4/6 Length 33km  700m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Explore one of the best harbours in the world on our doorstep.   Today we walk from Circular Quay to Manly.  Over the course of the walk you will come across
  • The Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • The pristine bushland of Sydney Harbour National Park
  • An abundance of spectacular views of the harbour
  • An old Naval Base
  • Tiny harbour beaches where you can take a swim
  • A nude beach
  • Several cafes and restaurants at Chowder Bay
  • The Sydney Harbour Marine Institute where you can learn more about the Harbour
  • Aboriginal engravings
When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, and emergency contact no. Steep and slippery sections Best Walk: Sydney Harbour View

27 Aug, Sun 8:00AM Batemans Bay Coast Walk 3 – Rosedale to Tomakin
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from Rosedale to Tomakin on beaches and headland tracks – Rosedale Beach, Guerilla Bay, Burrewarra Point, Long Nose Point and Barlings Beach. Includes a short car shuffle. While most of this walk is pretty easy, there is more than 1km along the ragged rock shelf towards the end. There are no public toilets and no potable water supplies along the walk. View

28 Aug, Mon 9:00AM Concord West to Rhodes
Grade:2/6 Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Marilyn Cross. A great walk through paths of Sydney Olympic Park. Fairly flat, though there is an option of climbing some of the mounds for a better view. Marilyn Cross will be leading this walk, but all bookings to John Hain, please, giving your mobile, emergency and NPA membership numbers, please. Some roads to cross. Limit: 20. View

28 Aug, Mon 9:00AM Malabar Headland
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  150m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
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)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Come and check out the coast, bring your camera and hope for some wildlife action but definitely enjoy the scenery and the cultural heritage of this local national park.
Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 12. View

28 Aug, Mon 9:00AM Summerhayes Park Winmalee to Springwood
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  430m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Email preferred. Include NPA#, mobile and emergency #'s. Meet for Bus 692H at 9:00 am from Springwood bus stand. Alight near Summerhayes Park. Tracks to Paulwood Av. Short walk along Hawkesbury Road. Track towards cemetery. From Fairways down track, up to Lindsay Road. Short road walk. Part of Gooches Track crossing over to Tom Hunter Track. Down. Then up Magdalen Glen. Road and tracks to Springwood Station. Steep, slippery, rough, muddy, leeches? Limit: 15. View

29 Aug, Tue 9:00AM Mt Kembla Summit & Ring Track (#410)
Fully inside Wollongong City Council
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  360m Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Summiting Mt Kembla and the ring track that circles Mt Kembla provides wonderful views over the Illawarra Coast. Hazards: Very steep track and some road walking.
Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR
Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20. View

30 Aug, Wed 9:15AM Circular Quay to Bondi Junction
Grade:2/6 Length 12km Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk from Circular Quay to Bondi Junction via Rushcutters Bay, Trumper Park, Centennial Park and Queens Park. Streets and Parks and lots of steps (mainly up), plus other rises. There are several opportunities to drop out early should you wish. Bookings only one week prior to date of walk.
Location: Eastern Suburbs Limit: 15. View

30 Aug, Wed 10:15AM Woy Woy Bay to Woy Woy Station
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  410m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Fully Booked) Stating at Woy Woy Bay, climb to Phegans Lookout, walk across Woy Woy Bay Road, descend and walk off track along the shoreline, climb up to a track, then along the ridge to Spion Kop Lookout, continue along the ridge, descend down and walk along Brisbane Waters Drive to the Woy Woy Station. Not stopping for morning tea in view of late start to walk along shoreline during low tide. Late start means a late finish. Steep, muddy, slippery, creek crossings and off-track sections.
Location: Woy Woy Limit: 15. View

31 Aug, Thu 9:30AM Paddle Thirlmere Lakes (#K210)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 6km Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.A great opportunity to explore 3 of the 5 lakes that make up Thirlmere Lakes NP. This is a short paddle that will start in Lake Couridjah. We will then paddle into Lake Werri Berri and onto Lake Gandangara and then return. Participants to provide their own craft are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Hazards: Still water. Some snags and will need to paddle amongst some vegetation when paddling between the three lakes.
Location: Lake Couridjah - Thirlmere Lakes NP
Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 12. View

1-4 Sep, Fri-Mon Pomany Range Adventure
Grade:6/6 Length 24km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCo-leader Kevin Songberg. Strictly limited numbers. One two-day overnight walk and two one-day walks from a base camp exploring the Pomany Range (south east of the Yodellers Range). The plan for each walk is to be advised, and our progress will depend on the terrain and availability of water. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km every day.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Widden 89321N Limit: 6. View

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