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2 Sep, Fri 9:30AM Colour walk series No 2: Auburn Botanical garden
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  50m 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)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 the time to see Cherry tree blossoms. We avoid the crowd during the Cherry Blossom Festival (Saturday 20 August to Sunday 28 August 2022) The Auburn Botanic Gardens are composed of several themed gardens and areas:
  • The Japanese garden
  • the scented garden
  • the sunken rose garden
  • the Australian native and rainforest garden
  • the amphitheatre/open air theatre
  • the reflection pool
  • the maze
  • the fauna reserve
  • an equal access playground
  • and several picnic areas with barbecues
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3 Sep, Sat 8:00AM Pippas Pass – Blaxland
Grade:4/6 Length 14km  600m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Pippas Pass - Bullant Track - Bunyan Lookout - Glenbrook Creek - Sharks Head Cave - Lost World Lookout - Blaxland. A walk to take in a number of spectacular lookouts, fascinating overhang caves, some loverly creek walking and lots of other places of interest to keep the avid bushwalker happy! With the approach of Spring this walk will be full of colourful blooms all along the way. Steep tracks in places.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

3 Sep, Sat Waterfall – Bundeena
Grade:5/6 Length 30km  500m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFast pace | A trip where the leaders will set a fast pace.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Waterfall Station - Couranga Track - Wallumarra Track - Coast Track - Bundeena. Long hard rewarding walk across Royal NP. Wide variety of landscapes and beautiful scenery. Only for experienced and very fit walkers. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Otford 91294S and Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 8. View

3 Sep, Sat Wentworth Point to Meadowbank via Mortlake Ferry
Grade:2/6 Length 10km Macarthur Branch
Lyn 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.Wentworth Point to Meadowbank Wharf via Olympic Park ferry wharf and pedestrian bridge to Rhodes, then Bicentennial Park, Concord West, Dame Eadith Walker Estate, Mortlake, Putney Point, Kissing Point, Meadowbank ferry wharf. River views.  Mostly on well formed paths through reserves and quiet streets. Some street walking, mostly quiet.  Shared pathways.  Exit points available at Concord West, Mortlake and Kissing Point Ferry Wharf. Moderate pace. Meeting place and time will be advised on booking. Steps, ups and downs, some unformed and unsealed tracks which could be muddy and slippery following rain. Walking poles may assist. Shared pathways.  Limit: 14. View

4 Sep, Sun 9:30AM Father’s Day special: Royal Botanical Garden and Government House
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  50m 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)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.LEADER: LINH QUACH We start from Circular Quay and walk around the Opera House to the Royal Botanical Gardens.  If you are lucky, we will see the seal on the foreshore.  Spring is a wonderful time to visit the Gardens when Rock orchids are in bloom. Paper daisies, tulips, and other flowers are also in bloom. The Calyx is alive with exhibition and colours. Visit the herb gardens and the ponds. At 11:30 am, we will join the Government House tour to see its spendour with modern and old world decorations. See the magnificent modern carpet recreation of the original from 200 years ago. The dining room is flooded with light and warmth from the sun. Learn about the architecture and the history from the tour guide. See two very Grand pianos. The ornate windows all have lovely views of the garden. The tour ends at the garden of the Government house. We will walk around the beautiful garden before heading back to Circular Quay via the sculptures and the footbridge. Please rsvp by 1 September so that I can book you in the tour View

4 Sep, Sun 9:15AM Great north walk section 9: patonga to Wondabyne
Grade:4/6 Length 20km  650m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) Patonga to Wondabyne View

5 Sep, Mon 10:05AM Duck River with Cherry Blossom
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  50m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
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.This walk follows meandering trails and bicycle paths downstream along the Duck River from Regents Park, close to its source, to Clyde Station, with a small diversion to the Auburn Botanic Gardens (Entry$7:00) where we might see the last of the Cherry blossoms. Hazards:Bicycles.
Location: Auburn
Map: Sydney Limit: 14. View

5 Sep, Mon 9:40AM Long Angle and Cripple Creeks
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  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.Mostly roads and fire trails. Follow Long Angle Creek and Cripple Creek trails to Blaxland. Cyclists and horse riders also use the fire trails. Some steep sections. Some loose surface on trails.
Location: Springwood
Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

6 Sep, Tue 9:30AM Historic Maldon & Picton Loop (#960)
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  200m Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
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.Drive to 3x locations in the Picton area for some short walks to areas of historic interest. The outing will include Picton Weir, the ruins of Maldon Bridge, Picton Viaduct,  Historic swimming pool and George IV Inn. Hazards: Some off track. Some steep but short sections.
Location: Picton
Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 20. View

6 Sep, Tue 9:30AM The Boxvale Track Circuit from Welby track head #040
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  450m Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
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.(Cancelled) Sadly this reserve looks like been completely closed indefinitely/permanently due to the hazardous nature of the railway cuttings and tunnel resulting from rains earlier this year. A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. NB: We will be varying this walk from the supplied GPX file to avoid the closed track sections resulting  from rains earlier this year. Hazards:• Rough tracks, creek crossings and some steep sections.
Location: Mt Alexandra NR
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

6 Sep, Tue 9:46AM Umina to Pearl Beach
Grade:3/6 Length 16km  400m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from Umina to Pearl Beach in search of Spring Wild Flowers Steep and slippery sections, one particularly steep uphill.
Location: Central coast View

7 Sep, Wed 10:30AM Manly to Dee Why
Grade:2/6 Length 9km Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longBooking opens two days prior to event.  Walk from Manly Wharf to Dee Why via Promenade, beach, bush and some steps. Lovely ocean views.
Location: Northern Beaches Limit: 15. View

7 Sep, Wed 8:55AM Pindar Cave
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  460m Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Travel in the last carriage to disembark at Wondabyne Station. The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Spring is the time to see plenty of blossoms, especially bush roses, along the trail. The falls are a short walk from the cave. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush.
Location: Wondabyne Limit: 15. View

9 Sep, Fri 9:52AM Bondi Beach to Maroubra
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.

The Bondi to Maroubra Beach Coastal Walk is a 12 km clifftop walk that combines together several shorter walks including the Bondi to Coogee Walk into a route that links together all the main beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. The beaches and parks offer various options to take a rest, have a swim or to eat at one of the cafes, hotels, restaurants or takeaways. There are some sections where you need to walk a short part along suburban streets, but the majority of the route is along footpaths This iconic coastal walk passes by many beaches including Bondi Beach, Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama, Bronte Beach, Clovelly Beach, Gordon's Bay, Coogee Beach, Lurline Bay and Maroubra Beach.

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10 Sep, Sat 8:03AM Dry (Nobles) Canyon and the clifflines to the north.
Grade:4/6 Length 6km  200m 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.The Dry canyon,also known as Nobles or Wolgan View is an impressive easy to negotiate canyon of a spectacular nature with its mossy twisted in walls and constricted passages. On this trip i plan to exlore it in detail and include the truly beautiful and rugged clifflines,pagodas and slots directly to its north. This canyon has been off limits for over a year so it will be great to get back and enjoy its superbness! Rock scrambling and off track walking
Location: Gardens of Stone NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

10-11 Sep, Sat (07:31AM)-Sun (00:00AM) Mt Canobla and Gundangaroo Traverse to St Johns Point
Grade:6/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA 2-day pack walk. Numbers are strictly limited. Private property access is required. Day 1 - Park near Canobla Gap and ascend Mount Canobla on a razor blade spur. Continue to Mt Gundangaroo and camp near the trig. Water was found before in a nearby gully, however this is not guaranteed. Day 2 – Walk to St Johns Point and back, then descend to Canobla Gap Trail and walk back to the cars. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S View

10 Sep, Sat Thirlmere Lakes
Grade:4/6 Length 14km  200m Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCircumnavigate Thirlmere Lakes via Slades Road -  Dry Lakes Road – Western Lakeside Track – Slades Road – Western Ridge – Slades Road. This is an opportunity to see all the lakes full of water after years of drought. We will walk around all the lakes and climb a couple of ridges with off-track sections. Roads, Fire Trail, tracks, off-track sections with mild scrub and creek crossings.
Location: Thirlmere Lakes NP
Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 12. View

11 Sep, Sun Otford double Loop
Grade:4/6 Length 14km  600m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
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.(Date Changed) Two loops close to Otford Gap. From Otford Station ascend to the Coast Track. Follow link track to Bald Hill, descend and follow faint tracks and rocky shoreline to Snake Gully. Ascend off track, sometimes on narrow exposed ledges and follow off track route to Bulgo Beach (shack village). From station follow roads and ascend off track section to Kelly Falls Knoll. Continue to Kelly Falls, Princess Marina track to Stanwell Tops. Descend to Stanwell Park and follow the route to start the Eastern Loop. Narrow exposed ledges, cliff edges, slippery conditions. Limit: 12. View

12 Sep, Mon 9:25AM Katoomba Ramble
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  530m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Norths L/O, Therabulat L/O, Peckmans L/O, Cahill's L/O. Great views if the weather is clear. Through disused golf course and back to station. Rough tracks. Could be slippery if wet.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

12 Sep, Mon 9:05AM Mount Murray Anderson
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  150m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
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.The walk will be led by Graham Conden. This delightful and spectacular walk follows faint and rough tracks through low scrub with abundant wildflowers, crosses rock outcrops with excellent Aboriginal engravings and  finishes at a point overlooking Stingray Bay and Cowan Creek, returning the same way. Please advise if you are coming by car and the number of passengers you can take to the track head. Hazards: faint, rough tracks, overhanging vegetation, slippery when wet.
Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Map: Hornsby 91304S and Hornsby CMA Limit: 14. View

13 Sep, Tue 9:30AM Railway Cutting & Cave Creek (#270)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  215m Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
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.(Fully Booked) (Changed walk) Head down the abandoned railway line to the railway cutting then down to Cave Creek. Hazards: Loose rocks along railway track. Uneven surface.
Location: Hilltop
Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 20. View

13 Sep, Tue 8:02AM Watson Bay to North Bondi #S100
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
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.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A lovely walk around the coastline from Watsons Bay through parks, around beaches and along cliff tops to North Bondi. Hazards: Some rough paths and road walking.
Location: Sydney Limit: 20. View

14 Sep, Wed 9:45AM La Perouse Circuit walk to Cape Bay
Grade:3/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Leader Changed)
Interesting and varied walk including bush trails, beach, rock and boardwalk walking.  Beautiful ocean views with crashing waves, and historical cemetery.  Muddy in wet weather. Walking poles may be helpful. Contact by text 0418 990 167.
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14 Sep, Wed 11:30AM Walkers get together
Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) 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.Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
Location: Emu Plains View

16-21 Sep, Fri (09:02AM)-Wed (08:00AM) Kalyarr National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  10m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Educational | 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.This is a field trip to explore the wonders of the Hay Plain and Kalyarr National Park. There are options for camping on the banks of the Lachlan River and also accommodation options in the nearby town of Hay. Daily field trips will include a time and place for meeting so that people with various accommodation preferences can be accommodated. Note that arranging transport and accommodation is the responsibility of the individual participant.   Possibly flood waters, given the recent weather! Possibly heatwave. Who knows!
Location: Kalyarr Limit: 15. View

16 Sep, Fri 9:30AM The colour walk series No 17: Duffy forest wild flower walk.
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  300m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.It's spring time.  Let's head to Terry Hills to see the spring flowers....waratahs, flying duck orchids,  sun orchids, pea flowers, fringe lilies. Some steep and slippery sections. View

17 Sep, Sat 8:00AM Lockleys Pylon ~Blue Gum forest~Perrys Lookdown
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  650m 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.One of the classic walks of the superb Blue Mountains is the Lockleys to Perrys trip with its fantastic vistas along the way and the towering Blue Gums quite possibly the highlight? This walk has been closed for ages so it will be wonderful to do it again! Lots of steps!
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Katoomba 89301S View

18 Sep, Sun 9:17AM Destination Pagoda
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  300m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
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.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.We will walk from the station to this Pagoda Country....a wild attraction, with the added bonus of Spring Wild Flowers View

18 Sep, Sun 9:24AM Milperra to Cabramatta
Grade:2/6 Length 11km  100m 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: LINH QUACH: RSVP direct to leader linh.quach3@gmail.com

We walk from Milperra to Cabramatta along the Georges River, Prospect Creek, Lake Gillawarna, Mirambeena Regional Park, and Orphan School creek. Enjoy a pho after the walk. View

19 Sep, Mon 9:30AM Fish Market and Whale Tails
Grade:1/6 Length 9km  70m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
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.This walk will pass several of the 30 whale tails installed for the Whale Tale Sculpture Trail.  After crossing Pyrmont Bridge it goes to the Sydney Fish Markets where there will be time to purchase and eat a fishy snack. The route follows the scenic shore around Johnstons Bay to Darling Harbour, past the James Craig and ships moored outside the Maritime Museum, interesting architecture such as the “birds nest” and the Gehry building, and a walk along the Goods Line to Central Station. And, of course, some whale tails! Hazards: people
Location: Darling Harbour
Map: Darling Harbour Limit: 14. View

19 Sep, Mon 8:51AM Linden to Woodford
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  400m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Visit Donohues grave, King's Cave. Road, then steep track down to Woodford Dam. Tracks back to Woodford Station. Rough, steep, could be slippery if wet. Limit: 15. View

20 Sep, Tue 9:30AM Griffiths Trail Circuit #350
Passes through 2 LGA's.
The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  200m Southern Highlands Branch
Ian 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.(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 NP
Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

20 Sep, Tue 10:00AM Mt Banks one trail loop
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  400m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ewan C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longBooking opens 2 weeks prior to event.  The track leads off to the south from the Bell's Line of Road between Mount Tomah and the Mount Wilson turn-off, and there is a sign indicating Mount Banks. You can park at the end of the road. Walk out to the lookout and return over the top. This is a lovely walk and not too difficult. There are superb views of the Grose Valley at the lookout and wonderful northern views as you come down off Mount Banks. There are many wildflowers at this time of the year. We'll visit Mount Tomah to see the beautiful waratahs and proteas on the way home. View

21 Sep, Wed 10:15AM Gosford to Gosford loop
Grade:2/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from Gosford Station to explore Rumbalara Reserve and then return. Lovely Forest scenery and beautiful views.
Location: Gosford Limit: 15. View

21 Sep, Wed 8:41AM Heathcote to Uloola Falls via Karloo Pool
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  350m Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
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.Walk starting and ending at Heathcote Station, going via Karloo Pool to Uloola Falls. Returning to Karloo Pool and down Kangaroo Creek toward Olympic Pool. Walk is on tracks, but sections are eroded and in need of repair, muddy if rain has occurred. Hazards include creek crossings and exposed sections of track over rock.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

21 Sep, Wed 8:56AM Popes Glen, Govetts Leap
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  360m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ewan C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longBeautiful trail. Muddy path View

22 Sep, Thu 10:05AM Grand canyon
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  330m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) Today is public holiday granted by our Prime Minister.  We need to catch taxi from Blackheath station to the start of walk, unless there are enough cars who can offer us lifts from Blackheath station.  In your RSVP, please state if you are happy to catch taxi or if you are driving and offer lifts to others.  By popular demand, this beautiful walk is to be repeated.  Bush tracks, hundreds of steps up and down, beautiful scenery, creek crossing. Steep and slippery sections View

22 Sep, Thu 9:04AM Mount Wilson short walks
Grade:3/6 Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA few short walks in Mount Wilson Muddy and slippery tracks View

24-25 Sep, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (15:00PM) Splendour Rock in Spring
Grade:4/6 Length 28km  600m Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Where better than a pack walk to camp at Splendour Rock in the Blue Mountains in the spring. A new moon will give us a dark sky in the evening and millions of stars. A wonderful experience to see the landscape at sunrise and sunset! This is a lovely trip with an unforgettable view from the campsite.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 15. View

24 Sep, Sat 8:31AM Tarpien Rock – Prince Henry Cliff Walk – Leura Cascades – Federal Pass – Leura Forest – Furber Steps
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  400m 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.Family | A trip that is planned to cater for children and their parents.(Postponed) This is a walk all on tracks that will take us to numerous lookouts, waterfalls and places of interest, including the stunning Leura Forest and finishing near the Scenic Railway terminus. However, if the Golden Stairs have reopened by this date I'm planning on walking all the way to the Narrowneck and then Cliff Drive, an optional 5km. Lots of steps.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Katoomba View

24 Sep, Sat 8:00AM The Valley of the Dinosaurs and the Ultimate Slot exploration
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  400m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longOn this walk we enter a world that is spectacular, secluded and surprising! A place of towering pagodas, sheer clifflines and a valley of lush growth, to entice the curious adventurer to savour its secrets. Then after this main course of a destination, we wander over to the Ultimate Slot which will truly blow you away in its magnificence with confined spaces and over powering beauty. Quite simply, a walk not to be missed. Rock scrambling and off-track walking.
Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 15. View

25 Sep, Sun 8:34AM 20km plus walk series: Berowra to Wahroonga
Grade:4/6 Length 20km  560m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This walk starts at Berowra station with a steep descend,  via Bobbins Head and ends with a relatively steep ascend to Wahronga  station. This walk is one of the most pleasant ones in kuringai NP with great views over the water & from ridge at Berowra. On the way home to Wahroonga there are grand old houses & lovely gardens with spring blooms.       Steep and slippery sections. View

26 Sep, Mon 9:25AM Darri Track
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  240m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
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.This walk takes the Darri Track along the headwaters of Cowan Creek to the junction with the Warrimoo Track. After skirting behind some houses it joins the fire trail which heads steeply down to Ku-Ring-Gai Creek, then climbs up on bush tracks to the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. Hazards: Creek crossings, slippery when wet, steep bush tracks.
Location: St Ives Chase
Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase Limit: 14. View

26 Sep, Mon 8:55AM Pindar Cave
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  490m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
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.(Cancelled) The walk will be led by Mike Pickles. This walk takes you to a less visited part of Brisbane Waters National Park to the spectacular Pindar Cave, with an option to continue to a waterfall, before returning the same way. It starts with a steep climb from Wondabyne station, then follows tracks which are eroded in places, muddy and slippery, with short rock scrambles. Wildflowers should be abundant; hopefully the orchids will still be in flower. Hazards: eroded track, muddy and slippery sections, short rock scrambles.
Location: Brisbane Water NP
Map: Brisbane Water NP Limit: 14. View

26 Sep, Mon 8:25AM Red Hands Cave
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  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.(Nearly fully booked) From the station to the causeway and up to Red Hands Cave. Return via Link Track to Campfire Creek. Creek areas can be slippery.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

27 Sep, Tue 7:03PM 3 course French dinner
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.First 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. Enjoy a 3 course French dinner with your NPA friends at the Little Snail. Cost$40. Booking required. See examples of their menu. https://www.thelittlesnail.com.au Dress code: Smart casual View

27 Sep, Tue 9:30AM Lake Alexandra to Boxvale via 40’ Falls. (#050)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  400m Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
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.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Changed Date: The track follows the Nattai River from the lake to Nattai Creek where the track to the falls leaves the main track and follows the Nattai Creek track to the falls.  From the Falls a steep climb leads to the Boxvale track. Hazards:  Rough track, slippery rocks, creek crossing and steep steps.
Location: Mt Alexandra NR
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

28 Sep, Wed 9:45AM Birkenhead Point to Balmain East
Grade:2/6 Length 9km Sydney Branch
John M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From Victoria Rd, walk to Birkenhead Point, then walk over the Iron Cove Bridge, around Iron Cove to Birchgrove, around Ballast Point onto Balmain East to catch ferry. Flat walk with some steps. Lovely harbour views and interesting streets and architecture.
Location: Balmain Limit: 15. View

28 Sep, Wed 8:24AM Panola Cave
Grade:4/6 Length 18km  530m Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFrom Waterfall Station following Couranga Track then crossing Hacking River. Walking to Southern part of the shady Forest Path Circuit. Then short walk along Lady Carrington Drive and on to Palona Cave. Unusual limestone overhangs with some stalagmites and stalactites and waterfall near the cave. Return via the Northern section of the Forest Path Circuit and uphill return on Couranga Track to Waterfall Station. Please provide mobile no, NPA no and emergency contact no. Steep rocky path in places, slippery when wet and overgrown bush. Limit: 15. View

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