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3 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Colour walk series No 4: Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
We will visit the Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest, followed by O’hara’s Creek Walk in Kenhurst. Own car transport required.   Steep and slippery sections. View

4 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				Girrakool – Scopas Peak – Kariong Brook – Girrakool
Grade:3/6		Length	19km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Springtime is upon us and this walk will showcase a bounty of wildflowers that only the Sydney sandstone region can achieve! We will follow the eastern side of Girrakool Creek down over Piles Creek before heading south over Scopas Peak, then the Hawkesbury Track, the old Woy Woy Road, past the scout camp and back along the western Girrakool circuit back to the start. Expect lots of scenic lookouts, beautiful waterfalls, and of course a mass of wildflowers including Waratahs which should be coming into bloom. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Gosford 91312S Limit: 20. View

5 Sep, Sun 8:01AM				20km plus walk series : Canoelands Ridge Walking Track
Grade:4/6		Length	21km	800m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Canoelands Ridge walking track is a beautiful day walk.  See scenic Hawkesbury River views and native wildflowers along the way on this long hike. The original inhabitants of the Canoelands area were the Darug people. The Darug were the custodians of the majority of what is now the Greater Sydney region. They were divided into a number of different 'clans', whose quick demise upon European settlement has sadly resulted in very little information remaining on how they utilised the local area. When you RSVP, include your full name, member number, mobile no, and emergency contact no. Steep and slippery sections Location: Canoelands Map: Marramarra National Park Limit: 12. View

5 Sep, Sun 10:32AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 3
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(Date Changed) We walk The Great Blue Mountains Trail from Medlow Bath to Katoomba. Highlights: Norths Lookout, Therabulat Lookout, Six Foot Track, Cliff Walk, the Explorers Tree, beautiful forests and views. On the way to Katoomba, we'll also walk the old Catalina Raceway and Walford Lake track. We'll also see the Aboriginal Display Track. If you fancy chocolates, a visit to Blue Mts Chocolate Co, 176 Lurline St is highly recommended. Steep and slipppery sections. Steep and slippery sections. Goretex boots an advantage.Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on.  Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 12. View

7 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				The Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Hazards: Rough tracks, creek crossings and some steep sections. Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

8 Sep, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers lunch
					Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Catch up and social lunch at O'Donoghues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. View

10 Sep, Fri 11:02AM				Colour Walk Series No 5: Bowral to Mittagong
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk from Bowral station to Gumnut Pattisserie for coffee and their delicious pastries.  Then walk to Corbett Gardens, Bowral Lookout, Mount Gilbratar, Jellore Lookout, Mittagong Lookout. Walk finishes at Mittagong. Expect to see some tulips on the way and a very long day. Many steps and overgrown paths. Steep and rocky sections Location: bowral Map: Southern highlands View

11 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				Sunnyside canyon and the Acoustic chamber
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
On this walk we enter a world of great beauty as Sunnyside creek /canyon is followed and explored. One of the highlights is the enormous Acoustic chamber but there are plenty more too including dramatic cliff lines, overhangs, lookout points, and much more. So bring along your sense of adventure and you won't be disappointed! Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Newnes State Forest and Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

12 Sep, Sun 10:30AM				Harbour to Hawkesbury No 2
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(new date) The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain. Part 2 is The Spit to Davidson Park :pleasant walking along Middle Harbour & around Bantry Bay through Garigal NP Map: Garigal NP Limit: 12. View

13 Sep, Mon 8:55AM				Murphys Glen to Bedford Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk along road and trail down to Murphys Glen. Then follow rough track down further to Bedford Creek. Return same way. Mostly road and fire trail. Track to pool on Bedford Creek rough in places. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 16. View

14 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Lake Alexandra to 40’ Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Hazards: Rough tracks, creek crossings and some steep sections. Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

16 Sep, Thu 9:00AM				Mt Victoria – Bardens Lookout, Mt York and Lockyers Track Head
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Travel by car to start of Cox Road Walking Track along Mt York Road, pass through a couple of lookouts including Bardens Lookout to Mt York and then on to Lockyers Track Head and back along Lockyers Road track. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Mount Victoria Limit: 12. View

17 Sep, Fri 9:17AM				Colour walk series No 6: Rock orchids galore
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	240m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Spring is orchid time.  Sylvan Grove Native Garden has such an array of Rock Orchids. They are majestic flowers to admire.  https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/environment/parks-reserves/sylvan-grove-native-garden It s also a botanical garden with a variety of plants.  After the garden, we will take a walk in Georges National Park with great views of the river.  Spring flowers including native orchids will be plenty. Can arrive early to have coffee before the connecting bus. More options on South Side of the Station.   Steep and slippery sections Map: Picnic Point View

17-19 Sep, Fri-Sun				Newnes Weekend away
					Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(Cabins Full - Waitlist operating) Following on from last year’s successful weekend, we will be back again, bigger and better. This year, the weekend will be dedicated to the memory of our good friend Jim Romanowski. After last year’s weekend, Jim twice asked to make it an annual event, so here it is. Drive to Newnes on Friday afternoon, share accommodation in the comfy and fully equipped Newnes cabins, or stay in the five-star camping ground. Friday night, the famous ukes will be back for a sing-along out the front of the pub. Saturday, a range of walks will be offered with various grades and leaders, the Glowworm Tunnel with a small canyon will be one. Saturday night includes surprise entertainment on the grassed area outside the pub including a toast to Jim. Sunday morning sleep-in then walk to the top of Mystery Mountain for brunch, great views and pagoda exploring. For those interested, a walk around the ruins on Sunday afternoon is available. Cost is approximately $120 pp for both nights in a cabin or $50 for a campsite. Leftover money will be donated equally to The Shepherd Centre and The Colong Foundation. Walks grades 3 and 4. View

19 Sep, Sun 8:37AM				20km plus walk series : Berowra to Mount Colah
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Berowa to Mt Colah.  This is not quite over 20 km but you will feel like you have been walking about that much due to the terrain. Steep and Slippery sections Location: Berowar and Berowra Valley NP Limit: 12. View

19-24 Sep, Sun (10:24AM)-Fri (15:00PM)				Colour Walk Series: A few days in the Mountains
					Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leaders: Bob R and Ewan Cain. Expression of Interest is sought to stay a few days in Upper Blue Mountains and do day walks. Expect to see waratahs, orchids, wattles and other native flowers.   Itinerary includes: Mount Wilson; Wallangambe; Grose Valley; Six foot track; Grand Canyon; Blue Gum Swamp; Mount Solitary     Steep and slippery sections Map: Blue Mountains View

19 Sep, Sun 10:16AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains anniversary walk
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Leader: Allan Porter. To mark the anniversary of "Crossing the Blue Mountains 2020", we will do the "Magical Wentworth Falls to Lawson via Bruces Walk" again. Begin with the Maple trees lined streets of beautiful Wentworth Falls. It’s a memorable walk with wildflowers galore (Waratahs, Bearded Orchids, Sun orchids, Caladenia, greenhoods) waterfalls, caves, gum forests, sassafras’s forests, birdlife and majestic views. This walk is not for you if you don’t like creek crossings (5), steep climbs and vertical ladders (4). Steep and slippery sections, slides and rock scrambling. Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 15. View

20 Sep, Mon 9:35AM				Lower Porters Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Descend Porters Pass and continue down into the valley below the base of the cliffs. The track levels out more as it gets closer to Centennial Glen Creek. The track ascends to the base of the cliffs at Slippery Dip Waterfall. We continue up through Centennial Glen. Plenty of steps. Creek crossings. Fallen trees to negotiate. A bit of rock scrambling. Old track long forgotten. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

21 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Griffiths Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland.  A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast.  There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

22-27 Sep, Wed (09:00AM)-Mon (16:00PM)				Pack walk to base camp at Cascade Hut
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	300m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
Drive to Jindabyne on day 1. Day 2 drive to Dead Horse Gap and walk 10k to Cascade Hut and set up tents and explore the area. Day 3 walk with day pack towards Tin Mind huts or to Tin Mind Falls, returning to Cascade Hut for the night. Day 4 - Either walk part way back to cars or day walk towards The Chimneys. Day 5 - Walk back to cars, then Jindabyne for the night. Return home the following day. Pace: unhurried. Min distance 20k, more if other options are taken up. If unknown to leader, please advise walking experience. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Chimneys Ridge 85241N View

24 Sep, Fri 9:01AM				Mount Solitary via Golden Stairs
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	900m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
We start from Narrow Neck carpark, go via Botting's Lookout, Golden Stairs, Ruined Castle along the Federal Pass, Ruined Castle Track and Mount Solitary Walking Track to the summit of Mount Solitary (950m).  At this time of the year, you will see the majestic Waratahs.  To register for the walk, please email me your mobile no, emergency contact no and NPA membership no. Medium pace walk.   Very steep and slippery sections. Rock scrambling. Location: Katoomba Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View

25 Sep, Sat 9:47AM				5 Lands Walk: Mcmasters Beach to Terrigal Surf Club
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Co-Leader: Heather Lakiss. The 5 Lands Walk is a physical, spiritual and cultural journey. A gift to you from the communities and sponsors of the Central Coast. A place where no one is excluded. A place where family, friends and the wider community are encouraged to celebrate life, have fun and connect to our deep Aboriginal history, European settlement, and who we are today. In doing so we take a step to create a more harmonious and inclusive society on the Central Coast and beyond. The 5 Lands Walk is a day-long festival held on the Saturday closest to the winter solstice when the whales, a significant totem of the Darkinjung people, are migrating north, along 10 km of spectacular coastline. In 2006 we were inspired by Italy's Cinque Terra, but we created our own uniquely Australian event, a collaboration between the Aboriginal and broader communities, to connect people to people and people to place. We've been improving it every year since. 2021 will see many old favourites plus some new features and events. Roughly 22 000 people are estimated to join us this year, so be prepared to be inspired. Coffee available at McMasters Beach. BYO lunch or buy on way.   To register There are several long steady climbs, up and down, and a couple of short steep sections with steps. There’s even a boggy patch to add interest. Location: central Coast Map: Central Coast View

25 Sep, Sat				Asgard Plateau
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
(NEW!!!) Victoria Falls Road – Valhalla Head Fire Trail – Folkvangr Head – Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp – Asgard Swamp Mine – Asgard Fire Trail - Victoria Falls Road. This is a walk to two heads, a swamp, an abandoned mine and fabulous views. We will visit a head not normally seen. Track, off-track with mild scrub, cliff edges, creek crossing and fire trail. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 12. View

25 Sep, Sat 9:00AM				Tahmoor Gorge and Mermaids Pool circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The Tahmoor Gorge circuit follows the very scenic Bargo River and includes the extremely beautiful Mermaid pools and a myriad of cascades and lesser waterfalls along the way. There is a high cliff line track too and we will follow both on this circuit. A walk not to missed especially as the spring flowers should be out in profusion. Rock hopping and some scrambling. Map: Picton 90294S and Bargo 90293 View

26 Sep, Sun 9:17AM				Destination Pagoda
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
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26 Sep, Sun				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 26
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	150m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Date Changed) Lake Illawarra entrance to Minnamurra via coastal headlands, beaches and Killalea State Park. Leader will hopefully arrange a boat assisted crossing of the Minnamurra River for a small fee to the boat owner. How exciting!!! Transport arrangements to be confirmed closer to the date. Part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 12. View

26 Sep, Sun 10:02AM				Submarine Rock…Centre of the Universe
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Cancelled) An opportunity to be in the middle of wilderness.... Actually the "Centre of Universe" "994" to see the Submarine Rock, the  Wollangambe River and pagodas, without having have to tackle difficult or dangerous tracks. At this time of the year, there will be abundant display of wildflowers, including waratahs, orchids and the not easily found Pterostylis tunstallii. Steep and slippery sections, obstacles. Location: Bell Map: Wollangambe Limit: 10. View

27 Sep, Mon 9:55AM				Hourn Point and Ferris Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	420m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Follow the clifftop from Pulpit Rock to Hourn Point. Then visit Boronia Point and Ferris Cave and on to Mount Piddington. Clifftop track is unformed. Exposure might be felt at a couple of points where the track is close to the cliff edge. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 16. View

28 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Hammock Hill & Mansfield Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) Starting at the Sottish Arms this walk explores the retained green areas of East Bowral.  View the wombats and climb up the steep Hammock Hill before  following the trail to Mansfield Reserve for a circuit there.  Hazards: Mostly sealed walking path and formed walking tracks. Location: East Bowral Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

28 Sep - 3 Oct, Tue-Sun				The Hay Plains
Grade:2/6				50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Down on the Hay Plains there is a delightful national park along the banks of the Lachlan River. This is a multi-day trip to explore various locations within that park, to see just what biodiversity there is on the property, to learn of its history with one of the people who grew up on site (our very own beloved Valerie Atkinson) and to just enjoy the immensity of the open spaces.     Location: Kalyarr Map: Maude 7729S, Oxley 7729N, Illilliwa 7829S, and One Tree 7829N Limit: 15. View

29 Sep, Wed 10:07AM				Neighbourhood Walk: Cheletenham to Eastwood via The Great North Walk and Terrys Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: KEVIN CLIFFE. Walk from Cheltenham Station to Eastwood Station via Devlins Creek Track, The Great North Walk and Terrys Creek Walk.   At this time of the year the spectacular Rock Orchids and Flannel Flowers are on display. Of special interest is the Whale Rock and a rare occasion to walk with two long time leaders from Illawarra Branch...Col and Jennifer Meharg. Optional Korean lunch. Steep and slippery sections View

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