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9 Dec, Mon 8:29AM |
Red Hands Cave |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 From the station walk to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return the same way. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 20.
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10 Dec, Tue 6:17AM |
Wheeny Gap and Green Scrub |
Grade:6/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Co-leader John Kennett. Early start. Park some cars at GR 813 962 on Mountain Lagoon Trail and drive other cars to the locked gate on the North Wheeny Gap Trail. Walk to the end of the trail and descend to Wheeny Gap and pools. After a quick swim, find a way through the cliffs to the north, aiming at GR 803 930. If time permits, explore a couple high points for views, then follow a north-trending ridge through Green Scrub and to the parked vehicles. About 14 km. Scrambling and exposure. Mostly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S
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11 Dec, Wed 9:00AM |
Bawley Point to Nuggan Point |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Milton Branch |
Jon R. |
Led by Jon and Elaine. A mostly shaded walk from Bawley Reserve (off Johnson Street) to Nuggan Point via bush tracks. Coffee in Bawley afterwards. Location: Bawley Reserve
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11 Dec, Wed 9:30AM |
Thornleigh to Pennant Hills |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
Sylvia C. |
Walk from Thornleigh to Pennant Hills. Beautiful bush. Bookings only from one week before the walk. Some creek crossings. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15.
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11 Dec, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
Mal |
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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13 Dec, Fri 9:00AM |
Paddle Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#K150) |
Passes through 3 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
16km |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Paddlers) Mike M |
 (Date Changed) Bundanoon Creek offers some spectacular cliff faces. From Tallowa Dam Picnic area we head NE up Lake Yarrunga (Kangaroo River) for 2.5km then head north into Bundanoon Creek for 4.5km to the head waters. On the return, we will take a short 2km detour up Sandy Creek before heading back to the start.
Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12.
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13 Dec, Fri 9:00AM |
The Suburbs & Xmas walk: Green Square, Zetland, Waterloo; Birthday walk for Steve |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 (Fully Booked) This is a Xmas walk organised by Bob Rankin and Esther. Join us to celebrate Steve's birthday as well. A walk in Green Square/Zetland/Waterloo area. See the multimillion dollar terraces, jungles of apartments as well as the low cost housing. Discover the Drying Green, The Green Square Library (Queen Camilla visited on 22/10/24), The glamorous Waterloo metro station) The Waterloo Library, The Waterloo Community Garden, various reserves, witness the good work of OzHarvest. See Tony Abbott’s marriage mural.
After the walk, lunch will be at a private rooftop garden with a small pool. Bob Rankin will provide Prosecco, chicken, sausage, 2 salads and Ricotta cheese cake at a cost of $20, RSVP commences 27 November 2024 and closes 11:59 pm 6 December 2024. Non-refundable payment will be required when you RSVP. (Please note RSVP timing for this event is different to the standard 2 weeks ahead to day prior )
Limit: 14.
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14 Dec, Sat 8:00AM |
Heathcote station~Karloo track~Bottle Forest track(Kangaroo creek)~Engadine track~Parklands Trail~East Heathcote |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
270m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
  This walk takes in some of the most stunning sections of Kangaroo creek downstream of Karloo pools where there is a ton of inviting swimming pools to keep you cool when the Summer sun is beating down. I plan to stop and have a swim in many of these along the way down this pristine watercourse. The walk out of Kangaroo creek is via a shady forested ridge track back to Heathcote station. This whole walk is public transport friendly. some rock hopping Location: Royal National Park Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 20.
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14 Dec, Sat 9:15AM |
Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Gorge |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
340m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Paul L. |
    The Bargo River flows into Mermaid Pools and then on through the Tahmoor Gorge. This walk beside the river passes next to the pools and then descend to the gorge and river. Impressive views of the Mermaid Pools and water falls and cascades in the gorge. The track joins the valley floor and crosses the river twice then returns to the cliff edge via Rosies Pass. Return back to cars via views of Mermaid Pools and the Bargo River. A short walk with time for a swim in the river canyon. Hazards include slippery rocks, steep descents, river crossings. Location: Tahmoor Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 15.
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14-20 Dec, Sat (14:36PM)-Fri (18:00PM) |
Perisher valley |
Grade:3/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Stay in a private lodge. Do day walks $65 per night Steep and slippery sections
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15-21 Dec, Sun (12:00PM)-Sat (12:00PM) |
Mt Kosciuszko Walks |
Grade:3/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
Staying at the Pygmy Possum lodge, Charlottes Pass, will do day walks in the National Park. There will be some off-track walking. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings, Location: Mt Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12.
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15 Dec, Sun 9:00AM |
Paddling for Beginners – on Berringer Lake |
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Milton Branch |
J&LWilkinson |
  This is to allow members who would like to paddle a kayak but do not feel comfortable over longer distances. John will take people who are more experienced further around the lake while Leanne will help introduce those who are 1st time paddlers. Please make sure to bring PFDs, morning tea and lunch. Also sunscreen and insect repellent. Location: Conjola Limit: 10.
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15 Dec, Sun 7:30AM |
Summer walk Pretty beach |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
 Meet Thomason’s corner 7:20 or at Pretty Beach Hardy’s Bay
coastal scenery. unspoiled bushlands Limit: 10.
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16 Dec, Mon 9:00AM |
Bundeena to Jibbon Head |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
50m |
Southern Sydney Branch |
Brian E. |
    Loop walk and swim/snorkel, followed by a Xmas lunch! Sunshine! Be prepared! Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12.
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16 Dec, Mon 8:55AM |
Linden to Woodford |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 (Cancelled) Kings Cave, Paradise Pool then up to Woodford Station. Visit a house chimney in the bush just off our normal trail. Care needed at house site with old rusting objects. Track is rough in places. Track vague in places. Location: Linden Map: Springwood and Katoomba Limit: 20.
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16 Dec, Mon 10:00AM |
Monday walkers Christmas lunch +/or walk “Hidden in Plain Sight” |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
Renate W. |
 (Updated Details) Put the date in your diary: the Monday leaders John, Ian, Renate et al are inviting the Monday walkers to join them for a Christmas lunch at the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel (check out the menu on http://www.pyrmontbridgehotel.com/). Lunch will be preceded, of course, by a gentle walk to work up an appetite. Walk starts 10:00am from Wynyard Park. Lunch at 12:30pm. Bookings with Renate - please indicate whether you are coming for lunch / walk /both.
overindulgence Location: Darling Harbour Map: Darling Harbour Limit: 20.
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16 Dec, Mon 9:07AM |
South Lawson Waterfalls |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Visit Junction, Cataract and Federal Falls. Location: Lawson Limit: 15.
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18 Dec, Wed 5:55AM |
Middle Creek and Long Ridge West |
Grade:6/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Private property access has been arranged. Park at GR 790 997 on Long Ridge Trail.
Get down to Cabbage Tree Creek at around GR 793 012 via Long Ridge Knife-edge. Walk down to Tootie Creek and continue up Middle Creek. Exit at GR 779 013, climb south to a saddle, then descend into Tootie Creek. Walk up to around GR 773 007, then sidle counterclockwise to about GR 771 996. Find a way up to the top Long Ridge West and walk back to the vehicles. About 10 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8.
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20 Dec, Fri 10:02AM |
Summer walk: Darling Mill Creek & native orchids |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
  The walk will use a series of bush tracks from the eastern end of Excelsior Avenue along sections of Darling Mills Creek and its feeder Creeks. Well shaded. Will spot Native orchids.
Coffee to finish: probably the best option is to hop on a bus on Old Northern Road and go to Castle Towers or The Grove at Baulkham Hills.
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21 Dec, Sat 9:00AM |
Clovelly Beach Christmas picnic |
Grade:1/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
    It's that time of the year again, when the NPA walking community/family come together to celebrate the past year over good food and drink, have a swim, snorkel and enjoy each other's company at one of Sydney's most famous beaches. Please bring food to share, swimmers and snorkelling gear if that's your interest, to a place where you can socialise and look forward to what the upcoming festive season and new year has to offer. Too much sun? Map: Google maps
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