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| 5 Apr, Sat 8:00AM |
The Grand Clifftop Walk |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
19km |
800m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
  This walk is one of the star attractions in the Blue Mountains now, and this time, I plan to do the entire route as I had to stop halfway last time due to the rain. Expect dozens of waterfalls, jaw-dropping viewpoints and newly upgraded track and bridges along the way. Lots of steps.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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| 11 Apr, Fri 8:30AM |
The suburbs series : Glenbrook (Redhand Cave) |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ian B. |
| Please use email or text message for bookings. Where possible, this will be a loop walk. We will meet at the entrance to the Glenbrook Railway Station and then walk to the entrance of the national park. Possible rough and slippery sections of track.
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| 1 May, Thu 9:00AM |
Paddle Paddle Audley to Winifred Falls (#K624) |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
23km |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Paddlers) Mike M |
  (Date Changed) For the full (23km) trip we will launch from Audley. For those wanting a shorter (17km) paddle will launch from Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point. We will make our way down Hacking River and up SW Arms Ck into the RNP & stopping at Winnifred Falls for lunch then return.
Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats.
Location: Hacking River & South West Arm Creek. Limit: 16.
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| 2 May, Fri 9:32AM |
East Sydney: Kings Cross station to Paddington Reservoir Gardens |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
LEADER: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to
heatherlakiss@gmail.com
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| 13-21 May, Tue (14:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM) |
Kosciuszko Pack Walk |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
60km |
1,600m |
Sydney Branch |
| Richard T. |
  The Pretty Plain area is a lovely part of Kosciuszko National Park. Great scenery, lovely bushland, and two of the best of the huts to camp nearby. Even better, we spend multiple days near each hut (two nights at Pretty Plain and three nights at Wheelers).
Access is via Dargals and Hell Hole Trails to Pretty Plain. We return along Pretty Plain and take the shortcut across to Wheelers Hut. Return is again via Dargals Trail.
At the start and end of walk we stay at a Ski Lodge at Jindabyne with the usual BBQs on the deck overlooking the lake. A lovely walk with lots of relaxing time.
Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12.
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| 17-25 May, Sat-Sun |
Morocco |
| Grade:2/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
   I’m organising a trip to Morocco next year, and if any NPA members would like to join my wife and I, that would be wonderful. The trip is with Timeless Tours and at the moment is being discounted by 37%. The trip costs $1900
Highlights:
- Explore Marrakech's vibrant souks and palaces
- Visit the UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Experience camel trekking in the Sahara Desert
- Discover the blue city of Chefchaouen
- Tour the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis
Itinerary:
Start and end in Marrakesh! With the In-depth Cultural tour Timeless Morocco, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Marrakesh, Morocco and 11 other destinations in Morocco. Timeless Morocco includes accommodation in a hotel, as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
If interested please let me know asap. Limit: 16.
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| 30 May, Fri 9:35AM |
Artarmon station to North Sydney |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
LEADER: Heather Lakiss
RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
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| 20 Jun, Fri 9:25AM |
Eastwood to Denistone via Shrimpton creek |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Kevin Cliffe. Nice walk on paths at first through parks near creek.
Creek crossing for a bit of excitement. Good views out to parramatta, Olympic Park and beyond. Then steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees and path to Denistone. Plus stately houses Limit: 15.
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| 21 Jun, Sat 9:07AM |
Five lands walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Derek Hampton. RSVP direct to Derek derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com McMasters Beach to Terrigal as part of 5 Lands, a walk run by the local community. It's more than just a walk: it has art exhibitions, live music, outdoor sculptures, kite flying and many other activities. Limit: 10.
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| 8 Aug, Fri 9:31AM |
Calicoma walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ian B. |
| Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland.
Expect to see sun orchids, lady’s fingers orchids, native iris, pea flowers, tree ferns, sandstone formations, caves,Angophora, wattles, tall gum trees , and, of course, Calicoma.
if you are lucky, you may see brown pigeons and lyre birds.
Enjoy lunch at Cherrybrook Lakes. Crossing creeks, rough parts Limit: 15.
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| 15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
Parramatta Historic Walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Lynne Hewitt Historic walk of parramatta Meet at the The West Concourse of Parramatta station near the toilet and we will walk through Parramatta to Parramatta Park for lunch, stopping to look at many of the heritage buildings including St John’s Anglican cathedral, Female Factory Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre, Cemetery, Powerhouse, Brislington house. Lot to see and learn. Limit: 15.
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| 29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM |
Spring wonder walk: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Philip Wright Be mesmerized by the spring flowers. The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Easy pace to admire spring wildflowers. Should see splendid display of Rock orchids. Plenty of other blossoms. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush. Long trousers recommended. Limit: 10.
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| 7 Sep, Sun 9:45AM |
Spring wonder walk 2: Patonga to Pearl Beach |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Kevin Cliffe Patonga to Pearl Beach. Easy pace. On this walk, we will see Waratahs, Grevillea Speciosa, Boronias, Dillwynia, Banksia, Wattles, Pea Flower, Epacris, Rice Flower, Christmas Bells, Hardenbergia and more. Bonuses are beautiful old trees, Grass trees, magnificent sandstones, waterviews to the Barrenjoey and Lion Island, visiting Pearl Beach and Patonga beach. It is a long day. Not suitable for someone who needs to get back by a certain time. Hazards: Some steep and slippery sections. Limit: 10.
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| 19 Sep, Fri 9:51AM |
Spring wonder walk 3: The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Philip Wright. Philip has an insider's knowledge of the The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. The garden showcases Australian flora amongst 416 hectares of rolling hills, lakes, lawns and gardens. In the late 18th century, the discovery of a new continent filled with exotic plants unknown to the rest of the world created waves of excitement in the field of botany. The Australian Botanic Garden displays approximately 2000 of these plants via themed gardens across the site as well as the Connections Garden, a four-hectare intensely cultivated space right in the heart of the Garden. Other features of the Garden include a restaurant, visitor center with gift shop, free gas barbecues and acres of Cumberland Plain Woodland to explore. Come Spring, the paper daisies become an attraction for visitors. Various species of Waratahs will be flowering too. After seeing the floral display, we will walk to the Sundial, Mount Annan Peak, the Blue Tree before leaving the Garden to visit Lake Yandel'ora before catching the bus home. Expect a long day. Not suitable for walkers who need to get back by a certain time. Limit: 10.
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| 25 Oct - 5 Nov, Sat-Wed |
Peru: Amazon to the Andes. |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
This 12 day guided trip is hosted by G adventures and includes options to do the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu or go via the Lares Trail or the easier way, via the train. Included are 3 days at an Amazon lodge and other highlights including a visit to Rainbow mountain, Ollantaytambo and other scenic locations. For the full tour details please contact me if you're interested in what will be an exciting tour visiting some of Peru's most iconic locations.
Location: peru Limit: 16.
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| 7-20 Nov, Fri (09:00AM)-Thu (09:00AM) |
Ecuador |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
| (Nearly fully booked) My wife and I are joining an Exodus Travels trip to Ecuador in November 2025 for 14 days, which will combine wildlife watching and walking, including visiting ancient ruins and some local culture thrown in. Strictly limited spaces, so if interested, please contact me asap.
There is 1 place left on this trip.
Before the Ecuador trip we'll be going on 2 short trips in Peru, one to Machu Picchu and another to a research station in the middle of the Amazon. Both of these are relatively cheap trips.
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