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17 Jan, Tue 10:26PM Wheeny Gap and Waterfalls
Grade:5/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longDrive to the end of North Wheeny Gap Trail. Walk down to Lagoon Falls. Spend some time there, then continue to Wheeny Gap, with its magnificent pool and waterfall. Spend sone time there, then, scramble up the spur to the west and climb back to the cars. A half a day adventure. Scrambling, exposure, swimming. About 4 km.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

18 Jan, Wed 7:58AM Stanwell Park Dam and Waterfalls – Coalcliff Dam
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  500m Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.The weather forecast is 34 degrees at Helensburgh on Wednesday 18.  Additionally the track to Bald Hill is under renovation. Therefore I will change the walk with an earlier start. Taking the Wodi Wodi Track across Stanwell Creek and up the Forest Path to Mount Mitchell. Grand views across Stanwell Park to Bald Hill. Track continues to Coal Cliff Dam then Stanwell Park Dam. Lunch at Stanwell Park Falls. Down a forest track returning to Stanwell Park Station. View

18 Jan, Wed 7:58AM Stanwell Park to Helensburgh via Bald Hill and Lilyvale Track
Grade:4/6 Length 15km  450m Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) From Stanwell Park Station taking a steep track up to Bald Hill Lookout and spetacular coastal views. Continuing onto Lilyvale Track and some dense forest tracks. A short bush bash crossing the Hacking River. Finally, an uphill hike to Helensburgh Station (Adrian Jones' walk). Crossing Hacking River twice and crossing creeks twice. Slippery river crossings. View

18 Jan, Wed 9:10AM Umina to Pearl Beach
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk round the coast from Umina to Pearl Beach and visit the Arboretum. Then we'll walk back to Umina Beach and catch a bus back to Woy Woy station. Coastal tracks, beach walking. Opportunity for swim.
Location: Central Coast Limit: 15. View

19 Jan, Thu 8:00AM Forestville Loop
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  400m Sydney Branch
Lydia C.
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.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.We will start from Starkey Street in Forestville and a short walk via Cannons Parade to Cook Street Reserve where the walk will start. A short cut will take us to Currie Street Trail and a side trip to the Natural Bridge for those who have not been before. Return to Currie Street Trail, past Bates Creek and continue to Magazine Track then onto Flat Rock Beach where we will have morning tea. Continue along Flat Rock Beach Trail to Davidson Park where we will have lunch after which we return to Ferguson Street via Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks where the walk will finish and walkers can get a bus to either Chatswood or City or pick up their car. Please have proof of vaccination status at start of walk. Joint walk with the Bush Club. All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. Please contact leader for booking into the walk.
Location: Garigal NP
Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 15. View

20-22 Jan, Fri-Sun Pass 30a to the Colo and Knife-Edge North of Blacksmiths Creek
Grade:6/6 Length 20km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA 3-day adventure.
Day 1 – Drive to Drip Rock Trail and leave vehicles there. Descend to the Colo via Pass 30a. Establish a base camp.
Day 2 – Explore the knife-blade spur north of Blacksmiths Creek. Probably return via Blacksmiths Creek.
Day 3 – Exit via Pass 30.
About 20 km total. Brilliant swimming in between of walking. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Colo Heights 90313N View

20 Jan, Fri 8:30AM Pippas Pass to Duck Hole
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  300m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Pippas Pass then down to Glenbrook Creek and cross near here. Follow Glenbrook Creek towards Glenbrook and exit at the Duck Hole. There is no formed track along Glenbrook Creek. Not much shade. Creek crossings. Expect the one at the Duck Hole will involve wading knee deep. Wet or sandy rocks can be slippery. Lots of trip hazards. Some rock and scrub scrambling.
Location: Blaxland
Map: Penrith and Springwood Limit: 12. View

20 Jan, Fri 9:35AM The Alphabet Series:”T”.. Taronga to Balmoral
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  200m 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)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT
Taronga to Balmoral: A short summer walk, partly shady, coastal, about the best view of the harbour in Sydney  Café for coffee at Chowder Bay with option of purchasing lunch/taking own to have at Balmoral. View

21 Jan, Sat 8:00AM Fortress ridge trail~Dr.Darkes Cave~Fortress Hill~Fortress Creek~Lockleys Pylon.
Grade:4/6 Length 14km  500m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.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 is 90% on tracks. We will allow time for a swim along the way and to appreciate this spectacular area. short section of offtrack walking
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Katoomba 89301S View

23 Jan, Mon 9:08AM Bruces Walk Bullaburra to Lawson
Grade:4/6 Length 9km  230m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From Bullaburra Station walk part of Bruces walk. North Lawson Park, Fairy Falls, Echo Bluff, track to fire trail. Frederica Falls. Return via Hughes Avenue to Lawson Station. Steep, rough, slippery.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

23 Jan, Mon 9:33AM Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  168m Sydney Branch
John H.
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 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.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Enjoy this cooler walk with its spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. We will walk from Watsons Bay to Camp Cove to view the landing place of Captain Phillip on 21 January 1788, thence to South Head and onto Nielson Park. Please note that the beach and kiosk there are currently closed for construction work. We then take the stunning Hermitage Foreshore Track to Rose Bay, where you can catch a bus or ferry home. Booking essential giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers please. Some street walking and a number of stairs in places.
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park
Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

25 Jan, Wed 9:36AM Blackheath Circuit via Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway and Walls Ledge
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  650m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
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.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Starting at Blackheath Station walk to Lamberts Lookout, continue down Porters Pass and up to Centennial Glen, loop around Walls Ledge back to Centennial Glen and on to Colliers Causeway back to Lamberts Lookout, then along the ridge track to Fort Rock and back to Blackheath Station. Possible early exit after climbing up from Lamberts Lookout. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossing and sections of indistinct track. Limit: 15. View

25 Jan, Wed 9:35AM North Head loop
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  120m Sydney Branch
Jill M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Leader Changed) Walk from Manly Wharf via Shelly Beach and return via Little Collins Beach.
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

25 Jan, Wed 9:21AM The alphabet series “F”. Flight
Grade:2/6 Length 6km  60m 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: Philip Wright
Sydney festival at Casula powerhouse arts centre. Celebratory and critical, FLIGHT deconstructs air travel, aviation, aerodynamics and the freedoms and perils that flight promises following our unprecedented break from the skies. We’ll do a 5 Km walk in Leacock Regional Park before going to festival View

26 Jan, Thu 10:30AM Taronga Zoo Wharf to Bradleys Head Australia Day
Grade:1/6 Length 2km Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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.Easy pace, harbourside tracks. We will watch Australia Day festivities along the way and at Bradleys Head. After lunch independent return to city from Taronga Wharf - bus or ferry. Meet leader at Taronga Wharf. Combined NPA Ramblers Sydney walk.
Location: Sydney foreshore View

26 Jan, Thu 8:31AM Victory track~Sassafras creek~Glenbrook creek~Magdala gully track~Springwood
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  300m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.This is a delightful walk following 3 beautiful creeks, past various waterfalls and pools which will be worth a swim if the day is hot.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Springwood 90304S View

27 Jan, Fri 9:30AM Neighbourhood Walks: The two valley trail
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  60m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long
Leader: Derek Hampton RSVP to derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com
Join us for a morning summer's walk along the Two Valley Trail mostly in shade. Preview with points of interest (: link detail). By walking we register our support to complete the Wolli Creek Regional Park with NPA management. Meet at Bexley North Station at 9.30am. We finish at Wolli Creek station with an option of refreshment or lunch at the Rowers in Cahill Park.   View

28 Jan, Sat 8:31AM Birrabang Canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 7km  220m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Birrabang Canyon is a very scenic but relatively easy canyon as it involves no abseils and no compulsary swims which makes it prefect for those who dont want to go to extremes! However it does have some superb sections and on the climb out back to the cars there are an assortment of very spectacular pagodas,worth visiting. rock scrambling,rock hopping along the creek
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Mt Wilson View

28 Jan, Sat Deep Pass Canyon
Grade:3/6 Length 4.5km  120m Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Fire Trail – Deep Pass – Nayook Creek (Deep Pass Canyon) – Fire Trail. A nice little canyon, no abseils, some scrambling, use of fixed ropes, wet feet or more. Track, creek walking, minor scrambling, rope used to ascend small rock faces.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 10. View

29 Jan, Sun 3:00PM Birding; Lady Carrington Drive
Grade:1/6 Length 5km  100m 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.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.Over the afternoon, as birds become active, the northern sections of Lady Carrington Drive can become active. It's a good time to explore, with binoculars and camera, and who knows what we might find!
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

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