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6 Jan, Mon 8:46AM Springwood Magdala Track
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  367m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Meet at Springwood station. Walk to Lawson's Lookout. Down Magdala deviating to the Blue Gum Lodge track. Continue down Magdala. Locate the Yondell extension track. Ascend, then continue along the fire trail. Bee Farm Road to Springwood station. NOTE: if very hot the walk may be walked in reverse. Rough, trip hazards, heat, a couple of 'easy' creek crossings
Location: Springwood
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

8 Jan, Wed 9:30AM Bundeena to Marley
Grade:3/6 Length 11km Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Walk from Bundeena via Coast Track to Marley and return. Beautiful bush and coastal views.
Location: Royal National Park Limit: 15. View

8 Jan, Wed 9:00AM Mollymook Mystery Tour
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(NEW!!!) AKA Phew! That's over for another year recovery walk From Bill Andriske Oval in Mollymook, discover the byways of Mollymook and Bannisters. Be amazed at how many great walks there are in this little suburban area before building takes over some of it. Depart: 9.00am from Mollymook Oval at the bottom of Carroll Avenue (cnr Tallwood Ave). Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change
Location: Mollymook View

8 Jan, Wed 11:30AM Walkers get together
Sydney Branch
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.(NEW!!!) Can't get out to walk like you used to and want to stay in touch with walking friends? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. No hazards
Location: Emu Plains View

9 Jan, Thu 9:00AM Paddle Beehive Point to Yarrunga Creek (#K166)
Passes through 2 LGA's.
Wingecarribee Shire Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6 Length 16km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Date Changed) From the camp ground at Beehive Point we will head up Yarrunga Creek for 4 kms to the head of waters. On the way we will view the magnificient stone walls of the original road from Kangaroo Valley to Mossvale. See the old road disappear into the waters of Lake Yarrunga and reappear further upstream.  On return to Beehive point we can optionally poke around the numerous inlets for some bonus paddles. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Approx 100 m of portage down a road to launch area.
Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 16. View

10 Jan, Fri 8:55AM Manly to Spit
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.LEADER: Steve Ringbauer. The flannel flowers are abundant at this time of the year. The 10km Manly Scenic Walkway beings at Manly Wharf, passes sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites and incredible lookouts, before arriving at the Spit Bridge where you can catch a bus to the city.
  • Distance and time: 10km one-way
  • Level: Grade 3 track. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels with occasional sections of stairs. There are also sections of sand, bush tracks and boardwalk. Not suitable for prams or wheelchair users.
  • Top attractions: Clontarf ReserveGrotto Point Aboriginal engraving site, Crater Cove Lookout, Forty Baskets Reserve and Manly.
  • Toilet facilities at the start and end of the walk and at Clontarf Reserve, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Beach, North Harbour Reserve and Fairlight Beach.
  • Drinking fountains are available at Clontarf Reserve, Fairlight Beach and Manly.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/manly-scenic-walkway/map
 
Limit: 10. View

11 Jan, Sat 7:07AM Edmund Falls, Carne Creek Gorge and Devils Throat
Grade:5/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for the future generations. Park one car near the end of FT 2 and another at GR 427 095 on FT 3 off Glowworm Tunnel Road. From the second car, descend the pass at GR 427 092 and explore Edmund Gully and Falls from the bottom. Find a way down into Carne Creek and walk south and then east up a tributary to visit Devils Throat. Exit at GR 427 073, walk to the Altar and then to the parked car. Wet feet and more. Partly exploratory. About 6 km.
Location: Gardens of Stone SCA
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

11 Jan, Sat 8:30AM Minnamurra to Kiama via Bombo and the Coastal Track
Grade:2/6 Length 11km  100m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.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.This is one of my favourite coastal walks as there are tons of variety along the way, including several superb beaches to swim at, the incredible Cathedral Rocks to admire, and the dramatic Bombo Quarry area with its raging sea and towering rock columns to admire. Really, the perfect Summer walk!
Location: minnamurra
Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 20. View

12 Jan, Sun 8:30AM Abrahams Bosom, Currarong
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSwim | A trip that involves swimming(NEW!!!) Departing from the carpark at Abrahams Bosom Beach we will then visit Whale Point where there is the wreck of the “Merimbula” a steamship, then past Wilsons Beach and onto Abrahams Head and Lobster Bay.  We will then complete whatever is open on the rest of the circuit. Plenty of time for a swim if it's hot!  Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve 8:30 am.   Travel Distance: 154km Return.  Contact leader essential for time & details … subject to change
Location: Currarong View

13 Jan, Mon 9:03AM Bedford Creek Pools
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  450m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) Visit Adams Lookout before heading down to Bedford Pool. Cross Bedford Creek and explore beyond Lester Pool. Return back to Bedford Pool. Visit Terrace Falls and Victor Falls on the way back to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings could involve wading, as stepping stones tend to be slippery at Bedford Pool. Some off track.
Location: Hazelbrook
Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

13 Jan, Mon 8:30AM Family walk and swim – around the Bogey Hole
Grade:1/6 Milton Branch
32009
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFamily | A trip that is planned to cater for children and their parents.(NEW!!!) Family activity that can be tailored to the children and the weather. We may walk a short loop around the Bogey Hole (about 2.5km) or a longer walk around the One Track for all (about 5km). Mid morning we plan to be back at the Bogey Hole for a water play and swim.  How far and where we go will depend on the age of the participants and on the weather.  Note: All children need to be accompanied by a parent/ grandparent/ guardian. Bring water, snacks, swim gear etc. We will leave the swim gear in the cars while we walk.  Meet: 8.30am at the Golfie Car Park
Location: Mollymook View

15 Jan, Wed 9:00AM Cremorne to Balmoral
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  75m Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Walk from Cremorne Point to Balmoral via Mosman Bay, Sirius Cove, Taronga Zoo, Bradley’s Head and Chowder Bay.  Bush tracks and beautiful harbour views. One or two steep hills. Bookings only from one week before the walk.
Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

15 Jan, Wed 9:00AM Washerwomans Beach to Cunjurong Point
Grade:2/6 Length 7km Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(NEW!!!) Walk from Washerwomans Beach via Red Head, Inyadda Beach and Manyana.  Beach to Cunjurong Pt. This is a mix of beach and road for the best views ever! Coffee etc. at Cunjurong Point Café. This is the last time Paul is conducting this walk so book in early! It’s a big favourite.  Depart: Mick Ryan reserve 9.00am.  Return Journey: 50km.  Contact leader essential for time and details. Subject to change.
Location: Manyana View

17 Jan, Fri 9:30AM The Suburbs series: Balmain
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic 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.(NEW!!!) We will walk through some of the streets and parks of the Balmain peninsula, getting to know the colonial and industrial history of the suburb. We will finish with an optional lunch at one of Balmain's historic pubs. Please indicate when registering if you will be having lunch. Some steep sections and stairs.
Location: Balmain Limit: 16. View

18 Jan, Sat 8:00AM Twister and Rocky Creek Canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 6km  100m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Twister Canyon is, without a doubt, one of the most fun canyons you can do without needing to abseil as it has multiple pools in which to jump and swim or, in places, scramble down. It isn't very long and usually takes about 3 hours and then runs into Rocky Creek Canyon. I plan to do Rocky Creek just before the big swim and reverse back up the canyon, depending on water levels. Participants must have the following, helmet, wetsuit, PFD and waterproof pack or inner bag. Rock scrambling on slippery rocks.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

19 Jan, Sun 9:00AM Broulee Island Walk and Snork
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
Elaine R.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Drive to Broulee Beach for a leisurely walk and rock-hop around Broulee Island. Some sheltered spots for a snorkel and a picnic lunch.  Map: Craigies Batemans Bay & District.  Depart: Behind Ulladulla Civic Centre 9am.  Travel: 150 km.
Location: Broulee
Map: Craigies Batemans Bay and District View

20 Jan, Mon 9:39AM Wallaces Lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  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.Walk 3km out along Hat Hill Rd. Take vague path out to Wallaces Lookout. Return along road to take a steep track down to Popes Glen. Walking back to Blackheath Station. Some off track. Some steep track. Creek crossing.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba and MtWilson Limit: 20. View

22 Jan, Wed 9:00AM Burrill Lake – West Arm
Grade:3/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
Elaine R.
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.(NEW!!!) Explore Giriwa Bagan ‘goanna country’ walking trail along the southern side of Burrill Lake. Signs along the track highlight more than 20,000 years of continuous Aboriginal culture in this area. Find out about bush medicines, or food like the edible native cherry, and cabbage tree palms which provide basket weaving material and visit a fascinating Aboriginal rock shelter.  Depart: Lions park Burrill 9.00 amContact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change
Location: Burrill Lake View

22 Jan, Wed Paddle Burrill Lake
Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripPicnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(NEW!!!) Contact John and Leanne if you feel like a paddle on the day. The aim is to meet up with the walkers for a picnic morning tea. Will only go ahead if there is sufficient interest and if the weather is suitable. Please make sure to bring PFD's, morning tea. Also sunscreen and insect repellent.  Contact leader essential for time and meeting details.....subject to change
Location: Burrill Lake View

22 Jan, Wed 9:11AM Umina to Pearl Bech
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) From Umina walk along beach and coast of Brisbane Water to Pearl Beach. Possible visit to Arboretum, and also swim. Beautiful water views and bush tracks. Some street walking. Bookings only from one week before the walk please.
Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View

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