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30 Dec, Mon 9:35AM				Greenwich to Wollstonecraft
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	90m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(Changed Transport Details) This walk starts at Greenwich Wharf. It climbs to Manns Point. It takes steep bush tracks to descend to Gore Cove Reserve and climbs back up before heading to Berry Island, where it follows the popular track around Berry Island. Bush tracks lead to Oyster Bay and Badangi Reserve, to finish at Wollstonecraft station. bush tracks, slippery if wet, steps Location: Lower North Shore Map: Lower North Shore Limit: 14. View

30 Dec, Mon 8:50AM				Mt Kuring-Gai to Berowra
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Starting from Mt Kuring-gai station cross the road, walk down Lyrebird Gully Track, passing Lyrebird Caves to Berowra Creek. Walk along Great North Walk climbing out to Berowra station via Sams Creek Track and Berkeley Fire trail. Steep and slippery tracks and creek crossings Location: Berowra Valley N P Limit: 15. View

30 Dec, Mon - 4 Jan, Sat				Round Mountain to Kiandra
Grade:5/6		Length	80km	1,900m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Extended 6-day pack walk, hard, big climbs, optional side trips, on and off tracks.  Round Mountain - Derschkos Hut - Mackeys Hut - Brooks Hut - Tabletop Mountain - Broken Dam Hut - Elaine Mine - Four Mile Hut - Kiandra. A hard but rewarding and interesting walk. Visit old goldfields, climb Mount Jagungal, walk on tracks as well as off tracks in unique alpine country. Joint walk with Bush Club Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Contact leader Limit: 8. View

30 Dec, Mon 6:06AM				Two Tributaries of Wheeny Creek
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at the locked gate on North Wheeny Trail and walk on North Wheeny Trail for about a kilometre before descending into the headwaters of Emerald Brook at around GR 760 926. Follow this ravine all the way down to Wheeny Creek. Turn upstream and walk to a tributary at GR 771 911. Climb that tributary (several waterfalls are expected) for as long as our interest takes us, probably to around GR 758 915. Exit on the ridge to the west and walk back to the cars. About 11 km. Wet feet and more in Wheeny Creek. Scrambling and exposure. Mostly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

31 Dec, Tue 6:00PM				New Years Eve Fireworks
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Some members missed out the Fireworks event last year. Philip is again happy to take a group to a not crowded secret spot to see the 9 pm fireworks. If you wish to have dinner before, meet at Canton Cafe at Dixon Street at 6 pm. If you prefer to just go direct to fireworks, meet outside the cafe at 7:30 pm. Bring a drink (not glass) and snacks while we wait for the fireworks. After the fireworks, walk to the light rail or Central to catch train or bus to go home, unless you wish to stay for the midnight. When RSVP, please state if you will attend dinner. Limit: 10. View

3 Jan, Fri 9:40AM				Medlow Bath to Katoomba
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	550m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Starting from Medlow Bath railway station, walk down to Tuckers Lookout, Sun Bath, on to the Glen Rosa track along the cliff line above the Colosseum, passing the remains of the old flying fox and 3 brothers to Ngula Bulgarabang reserve (formerly Radiata Plateau) to Explorer Tree and Norths Lookout. Car shuttle to Katoomba Station if we have sufficient cars, otherwise walk to Katoomba Station. Steep and slipper tracks, rocky tracks, creek crossings. Location: Medlow Bath Limit: 15. View

3 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Newtown Street Art and Historic Walking tour
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Ros Freeman. We explore kerbside gardens, historic buildings, St Stephen's Church and cemetery; and the street art of Newtown, including ‘I have a Dream’ painted over two days, initially illegally, now heritage listed and Bob Hawke mural. Visit Warren Ball Avenue,  Newtown’s best street? Easy pace to study the street art. Limit: 15. View

4 Jan, Sat 7:30AM				October Creek Canyon – Du Faur Creek Canyon – Joes Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) When the heat of summer is upon us, where do you head? To a Blue Mountains canyon to cool off and revive body and soul! On this trip we will experience not 1 but 3 canyons with Du Faur Canyon being the main course. The equally spectacular, but much shorter October Creek being the entree, and the Joes Canyon the dessert for what promises to be a superb day swimming, paddling and savouring these amazingly beautiful locations. I can promise you an amazing aquatic time! You'll need a helmet, wetsuit and I recommend a flotation device such as a surfmat, and life jacket as there are some longish swims involved. Rock scrambling/off-track walking/swimming. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

4 Jan, Sat 8:30AM				Starlights Trail, Slott Way Track, and Ahearn’s Lookout
Grade:5/6		Length	20km	700m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting on Nattai Road W11E and turning off on Starlights Trail and follow to Ermetts Flat. Morning tea at camping areas. Follow Nattai River upstream to Slott Way track. Follow Slott Way track to Needle Lookout. Possible lunch stop. Continue to junction with Ahearn Lookout Track. Time available will decide on including lookout. From track junction continue to Junction with Starlights Trail and then to car parked on Nattai Road. Hazards include river crossings, slippery rocks and hard to follow tracks. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

4 Jan, Sat 5:59AM				Wollangambe Minus One
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Limited numbers. Early start. Leave some cars at the Mount Wilson Fire Station car park. From Watertrough Hill, follow a series of ridges north east and get into the Wollangambe River at around GR 526 916. Swim/float/walk/scramble down the gorge to either the Big Bend or, if time allows, to Wollangambe One entry. Must be able to swim well. Flotation device and helmet are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Wet suit is strongly recommended. About 13 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S and Mount Wilson 89301N View

5 Jan, Sun 8:30AM
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	205m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) (Updated Details) Shade & shady all the way. We chose this relatively easy walk in the shade so that we can really enjoy the walk even in this punishing  hot weather. We will follow the River Trail at Chatswood to Brown’s waterhole & then join Terrys Creek to Eastwood. We  will walk amongst tall trees & shrubs with birds chirping amongst them in the middle of suburbia. We will walk along the creeks & the waterways most of the time. Slippery rocks Location: chatswood station to eastwood station Limit: 20. View

6 Jan, Mon 9:30AM				Little Digger Track
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	90m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This circular walk will allow you to recover a little from the festivities. From Roseville station the walk follows tree lined streets, then descends via a set of steps to Middle Harbour. It returns uphill along the delightful Little Digger Track following Moores Creek, then via roads back to Roseville Station. busy road crossing, bush tracks may be slippery if wet, steps, creek crossing Location: Roseville Map: roseville Limit: 14. View

6 Jan, Mon 8:00AM				Multiple site photography Royal National Park
		Length	6km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) This is a multiple site visit to several different areas along the northern shoreline of Royal National Park and will require on shared cars. Cameras and binoculars are wise! We will end the day for a late lunch at Audley And so begins 2025 activities!   Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

6 Jan, Mon 8:46AM				Springwood Magdala Track
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	367m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet at Springwood station. Walk to Lawson's Lookout. Down Magdala deviating to the Blue Gum Lodge track. Continue down Magdala. Locate the Yondell extension track. Ascend, then continue along the fire trail. Bee Farm Road to Springwood station. NOTE: if very hot the walk may be walked in reverse. Rough, trip hazards, heat, a couple of 'easy' creek crossings Location: Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

8 Jan, Wed 9:43AM				Blackheath walk to Burra Korain Head
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	425m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Meet at Blackheath Station. Drive to NP entry Gate along Ridgewell Road, park cars and walk along firetrail towards Hanging Rock, but turn off to follow the ridge trail to Burra Korain Head. There is a lookout on the way where you could see Baltzer Lookout and the track down to Hanging Rock. The Head has several viewing points over Grose River valley and Victoria Creek. Return the same way. Group limit of 8 applies as it is in the Gross Wilderness Area. Cars required. Please inform whether driving when requesting booking. Steep and slippery sections. Sections of indistinct track that fades away, slippery rocks, cliff edges and prickly bushes Limit: 8. View

8 Jan, Wed 9:30AM				Bundeena to Marley
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Bundeena via Coast Track to Marley and return. Beautiful bush and coastal views. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 15. View

8 Jan, Wed 9:00AM				Mollymook Mystery Tour
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
AKA Phew! That's over for another year recovery walk From Bill Andriske Oval in Mollymook, discover the byways of Mollymook and Bannisters. Be amazed at how many great walks there are in this little suburban area before building takes over some of it. Depart: 9.00am from Mollymook Oval at the bottom of Carroll Avenue (cnr Tallwood Ave). Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Mollymook View

8 Jan, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Can't get out to walk like you used to and want to stay in touch with walking friends? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. No hazards Location: Emu Plains View

9 Jan, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Beehive Point to Yarrunga Creek (#K166)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
(Leader Changed) From the campground at Beehive Point we will head up Yarrunga Creek for 4 kms to the head of waters. On the way we will view the magnificient stone walls of the original road from Kangaroo Valley to Mossvale. See the old Timealong Track Road disappear into the waters of Lake Yarrunga and reappear further upstream.  On return to Beehive Point we can optionally poke around the numerous inlets for some bonus paddles. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Approx 100 m of portage down a road to launch area. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 16. View

9 Jan, Thu 2:30PM				view photos of a 2024 Kakadu/Arnhem Land Camping /Bushwalking Tour with Exploranges.
Grade:1/6		Length	1km	35m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(NEW!!!) view photos of my 2024 Kakadu/Arnhem Land Camping /Bushwalking Tour with Exploranges. Participants may get a biscuit and non barista coffee or tea if they are lucky. Time: approx 3 hours. Photos take 1 hour with a brief commentary from me. How: USB Stick in a large Smart T.V. Cost $2 into the NPA Koala campaign. More if you help load my dishwasher after that biscuit and coffee or tea. My guarantee: you won't get bored. Early exit available IF you fall asleep and start snoring. Contact: Ken at kenwoody6@gmail.com or SMS 0450470893- by the evening before. Remember to provide contact No. and E. name and No, PLUS NPA M/ship No. Trip hazards Limit: 10. View

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