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1 Nov, Tue 9:30AM Melbourne Cup – Fitzroy Falls East and West Rim tracks (xMelb#191)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 14km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked) Fitzroy Falls West Rim and East Rim Tracks provide spectacular views of the main falls, Twin Falls, the Grotto and the valley between the two tracks.  The vegetation is very different on each of the tracks. Extension to Plane crash site off track. Return to the car park for Melbourne Cup Festivities. Hazards: Slippery rocks. Some off track for optional extension.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Bundanoon 1S Limit: 20. View

2 Nov, Wed 9:00AM Gordon to Fullers Bridge
Grade:2/6 Length 11km Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk from Gordon Station to Fullers Bridge via Blackbutt Creek Track, Pipeline Track to Great North Walk, Fiddens Wharf and Lane Cove NP. Bus return from Fullers Br to Chatswood.
Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 15. View

3 Nov, Thu 9:00AM Castle Hill to Parramatta
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Updated Details) The walk starts at junction of Old Northern Road and Excelsior Avenue , Castle Hill. The route is then through Bigigal reserve and follows Darling Mills Creek to Lake Parramatta, Parramatta Park to Parramatta CBD. Walkers can chose to leave the group at North Rocks Road before entering Lake Parramatta Reserve or at Windsor Road soon after leaving Lake Parramatta. Historic buildings and the Light Rail constuction will be seen before continuing to Parramatta.   There is much history here, including Old Governmen House and the site of first wheat field in Australia. Walkers may choose to visit the Catholic Church - rebuilt after a fire and the adjoining new build. The track down Excelsior Creek,Darling Mills Creek and around Lake Parramatta is quite rough in places with trip hazzards. There are two creek crossings( there is an alternate short bypass to avoid these crossings}. There are a number of busy roads to cross. This walk is not possible after rain and if necessary will be rescheduled.
Location: Castle and Baulkham Hills Limit: 24. View

5-12 Nov, Sat-Sat November bushwalking on Lord Howe Island
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Branch
Sally
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Cycle | A cycling tripPaddle | A canoe or kayak tripPicnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSwim | A trip that involves swimmingTalk | A talk or slide show presentation.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Be as active or as relaxed as you like on this little island of paradise, listed by Lonely Planet as a Top 5 travel destination. This trip includes flights, accommodation, meals, lectures and a variety of guided walks. We will stay at a centrally located lodge, go out bushwalking and birdwatching during the day, and enjoy lectures and delicious restaurant meals in the evening. You can also challenge yourself climbing up the unique cloud forest of Mt Gower, snorkelling with Galapagos nurse sharks and green turtles, doing outdoor yoga with the best view, taking your best ever bird photos...  Club insurance does not apply to this commercial trip. To get more information please email me at sally.australia@yahoo.com Limit: 18. View

5 Nov, Sat Wolgan View Canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  200m Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longGlowworm Tunnel Road – Wolgan View Canyon – Carne Creek Lookout. Return via gullies and pagodas. Explore this maze of gullies, pagodas and a visit to a usually dry canyon. A very interesting area. Track, off-track with mild scrub, easy scrambles.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

6 Nov, Sun 10:05AM 20km plus walk series: Gerringong to Minnamurra
Grade:4/6 Length 23km  340m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.
  • Coastal drama awaits on this wild and wonderful 23km trail, stretching from the Minnamurra River in the north to Werri Beach, in the town of Gerringong, in the south. Along the way lie ancient rock formations, record-breaking blowholes, windswept headlands and postcard-perfect beaches, not to mention plenty of places to refuel.
  • keep watch for humpback whales; 25,000 of them steam along the east coast of Australia on their annual migration.
  • Top attractions: Kiama Blowhole, Cathedral Rocks, Bombo Headland, Minnamurra River, Werri Beach.
Steep and slippery sections
Location: South Coast Limit: 12. View

6 Nov, Sun 8:00AM Fortress ridge trail – Lockleys track
Grade:4/6 Length 14km  550m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Postponed) Fortress Ridge Trail - Dr Darks Cave - Fortress Hill - Fortress Creek waterfall - Lockleys Pylon - DuFaurs head (optional sidetrip) - Lockleys Track. This trip combines some of the most spectacular locations in the Blue Mountains into a circuit, with plenty of time to experience the beauty of Darkes Cave, Fortress Falls and the iconic Lockleys Pylon, to name a few. This walk involves some bush bashing and rock scrambling but is 90% on tracks. Rock scrambling and off-track walking.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

6 Nov, Sun Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 30
Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) See updated version on 12/8/23. View

7 Nov, Mon 9:01AM Celebrating Wolli Creek
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  150m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.First 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.The recent announcement that the ALP will complete the gaps in the Wolli Creek Regional Park needs to be celebrated through a visit along this important urban/bushland corridor.
Location: Wolli Creek Regional Park
Map: Twin Valley Limit: 12. View

7 Nov, Mon 9:18AM Leura to Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Changed Transport Details) Leura Station. To commemorate Remembrance Day (11/11/1918) -Lone Pine memorial. Lyrebird Dell, Golf Links L/O. Fairmont Golf Course. Lillian's bridge, creek crossing. Edinburgh Castle Rock L/O. Nature Trail. Through cemetery to WWF station.   Rough, steep, slippery when wet. Road crossings, tracks.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

7 Nov, Mon 3:46AM Ravines West of Mount Tootie
Grade:5/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark at GR 680 930 on Mount Tootie Road and descend into a gully to the west. Follow it to the cliff line above Bowens Creek, then traverse northwards, checking the next several ravines, as long as the time allows. Exit towards spot height 673 m and walk cross-country back to the vehicles. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Wollangambe 89312S View

7 Nov, Mon 8:40AM Sculptures & Tombstones
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  200m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.The Bondi Sculptures by the Sea finishes on the 7th, and some dismantling might be starting, but we'll get an early start. This walk follows the sculpture trail from Bondi to Tamarama Beach, climbs up Tamarama Gully, crosses Bronte Park on the way to Waverley Cemetery, then heads south (not further than Coogee). steps, cliff edges, crowds,
Location: Bondi coastal walk
Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 14. View

8 Nov, Tue 9:30AM Amphitheatre & Fairy Bower Falls (#680)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 11km  600m Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.(Cancelled) We need to cancel this walk as this track is still not suitable from rains earlier this year not to mention the current weather pattern. Dramatic Rock walls and views. Hazards: Muddy and slippery in places.
Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon)
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

8 Nov, Tue 9:30AM Long Point to McCallums Flat on Shoalhaven River – Talong (#830)
Fully inside Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  500m Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We descend 500m down the well walked Long Point walking track to the Shoalhaven River. We then cross McCallums Flat and have lunch next to the river. The return walk retraces our steps. Weather permitting, we plan to boil a billy of tea so bring your mug. Also great opportunity for a swim for before the uphill return that we will be taking very gently and lots of rests. NOTE: For those not wanting to do the full descent to the Shoalhaven River, a cut back version with less than half the descent will be an option. Hazards: Steep uneven track.
Location: Morton NP (Talong)
Map: Caoura 8928-3N Limit: 20. View

9 Nov, Wed 10:00AM Balmain East to Pyrmont Bay
Grade:2/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk from Balmain East ferry wharf to Pyrmont Bay via White Bay, Anzac Bridge, and Pyrmont to finish at Darling Harbour. Limit: 15. View

9 Nov, Wed 11:30AM Walkers get together
Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
Location: Emu Plains View

11 Nov, Fri 9:48AM Ferry Series No 4 : Jacaranda, flame tree, roses
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  70m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
Leader: Lynne Hewitt
We walk from Cabarita to Rhodes. Admire the flame tree, jacarandas and roses... Wear something red to match the occasion.
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12 Nov, Sat 9:45AM Cronulla Circuit Walk
Grade:2/6 Length 8km Macarthur Branch
Lyn C.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.NO BOOKINGS PLEASE Cronulla circuit walk via Cronulla Point, Blackwoods Beach, Shelly Beach, Glaisher Point, Bass and Flinders Point, Darook Park, Gunnamatta Bay and Park. Ocean or bay views most of the day.  Lots of ups and downs.  Steps.  Mostly well formed sealed paths.   There are rock pools and netted baths along the way, some not very far into the walk.  There would be options to have morning tea with the group, start the walk with us and break off at one of the pools to swim and make one’s own way back to the train station. Some unsealed tracks which could be muddy following rain. Quiet street walking. Walking poles may assist. Shared pathways.
Location: cronulla View

12 Nov, Sat 6:00PM NPA Annual Dinner
Grade:1/6 Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Cafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled)

NPA Annual Dinner

If you wish to join the SWAG tables, please RSVP asap here. The two weeks prior rule does not apply to this special event. This is a great opportunity for the National Parks Association community to come together and celebrate. Meet the NPA Executive, State Council, staff, other members and supporters. Learn more about our current activities, programs and conservation work while enjoying a three course meal.
  • Presentation of NPA volunteer awards
  • Special guest speaker: Hon. James Griffin MP, Minister for Environment and Heritage
  • Many raffle prizes, including Acupuncture service, entertainer for your party, guided bushwalk, Glasshouse diffusers and many more. Tickets are only$2 each.
A$70.00 View

12 Nov, Sat 6:00PM The unofficial NPA dinner
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.As the NPA dinner has been cancelled and we have already put aside the date for it, a few of us will have dinner in lieu. You are welcome to join.  In order to make a small donation to NPA, we  will each buy a raffle ticket for $5 and everyone wins a prize.  Venue is the same venue as the cancelled NPA dinner....Mortdale RSL This is the menu https://mortdalersl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Morts-Grill-FINAL-28.06.22.pdf They have seniors fish and chips for $10 if you have a small appetite. View

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