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14 May, Wed 9:06AM |
Helensburgh walk and lunch at Tradies |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
(SH Explorer Walks) Jenny R. |
 Walk into Garawarra State Conservation Area. From the station we explore the western side of Helensburgh township to Cawleys Trail and return to station. (approx 6kms and drop out point if you don’t want to come to the Tradies.) We will be surrounded by beautiful bushland. Then we follow the Ridge Trail (recently graded) to Fletchers Trail and on to the Helensburgh Tradies for lunch, where there is a selection of Seniors’ lunch specials. We will walk back to the station (or bus). Please let me know if you are coming for lunch. It’s an easy walk with a bit of rough tack, a few steps and up hills. Leader will meet you at Helensburgh Station. Bookings only from one week of date of walk please by email or text. Limit: 12.
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14 May, Wed 9:00AM |
Narrawallee bush and beach |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Milton Branch |
35380 |
  Walk through the bush from the Telstra tower to Narrawallee Inlet (all downhill!). Continue to the south end of Narrawallee Beach. Optional short walk to the headland for the non-beach walkers is just one of the possible alternatives. Coffee at Narrawallee.
Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Location: Narrawallee
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14 May, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get-together |
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Sydney Branch |
Mal |
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None Location: Emu Plains
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15 May, Thu 8:30AM |
Three Peaks (#080) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
20km |
600m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Explorer Walks) Sue M. |
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Tour de Bowral 3 Peaks circuit. We will enjoy the Autumn colours
in the villages of Bowral, Mittagong & Welby and the views from
the summits of Mt Gibraltar, Mt Alexandra & Mt Gibbergunyah
(90 Acre Hill). Rough track, unfenced edges, slippery rocks,
creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental
conditions. Location: Bowral & Mittagong Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 12.
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16 May, Fri 10:48AM |
Grand Cliff Top Walk Part 1: Katoomba to Leura |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Sophie A. |
 No need to RSVP. Walk part 1 of this beautiful and well known Grand Cliff Top walk. Steep and slippery sections
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17-25 May, Sat-Sun |
Morocco |
Grade:2/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
    I’m organising a trip to Morocco this year, and if any NPA members would like to join my wife and I, that would be wonderful. The trip is with Timeless Tours and at the moment is being discounted by 37%. The trip costs $1900.
Highlights:
- Explore Marrakech's vibrant souks and palaces
- Visit the UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Experience camel trekking in the Sahara Desert
- Discover the blue city of Chefchaouen
- Tour the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis
Itinerary:
Start and end in Marrakesh! With the In-depth Cultural tour Timeless Morocco, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Marrakesh, Morocco and 11 other destinations in Morocco. Timeless Morocco includes accommodation in a hotel, as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Before this trip starts there are options being organised by myself and others to do other tours including trekking in the Atlas Mountains and more!
There are still 2 spots left on this trip as of 17.02.
If interested please let me know asap. Limit: 16.
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18 May, Sun 10:30AM |
Aragunnu – Hidden Valley |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
5km |
100m |
Far South Coast Branch |
Sonja J |
 (NEW!!!) Walk the northern section of Mimosa Rocks National Park, starting at Aragunnu. Visit the site of possibly the world's first "Alone" type television program made there about 50 years ago by the ABC. Track ends at a secluded beach. Walk may be extended to view fossils along the water's edge. Narrow, unmaintained track, steep in parts. Some clambering over fallen trunks and limbs. Walking poles recommended. Location: Mimosa Rocks National Park Limit: 12.
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18 May, Sun 7:16AM |
Two Ravines North of Fort Ridge |
Grade:5/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for the future generations.
Park at around GR 224 317 on Glen Davis Road. Ascend to the top of Fort Ridge, then follow it north and descend into a ravine at GR 219 330. Explore the ravine upstream and climb out to Torbane Balcony at around GR 221 332. Walk to a promontory point at GR 219 331, then return to the balcony and continue south to about GR 222 330. Find a way down under the cliffs and explore the ravine to the south, finishing on Fort Ridge. On the way back, visit The Fort, if time permits. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12.
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19 May, Mon 8:30AM |
Glenbrook to Emu plains |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
 Meet on Glenbrook station. Roads and tracks to Glenbrook lagoon. Walk around the Lagoon. Up to Mt Sion park. Roads and tracks to Lennox Bridge. Track to Marge's lookout, then to Elizabeth lookout. Steep down to Knapsack viaduct. Tracks under M4 to Leonay Oval. Tracks and road to the Nepean River. River Road to Emu Plains station. Rough, steep tracks, some roads without paths. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15.
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20 May, Tue 9:30AM |
Lake Alexandra to White Cat Mtn (#062) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
340m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M. |
From Lake Alexandra we head down to the junction of Gibbergunyah Ck and Nattai River. After crossing the Nattai R we pick our way up a single track to Beasleys LO at the top of White Cat Mtn for lunch. Return via the same route. Rough track, slippery rocks, river crossing, steep descent. Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong) Limit: 20.
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21 May, Wed 9:30AM |
Six Foot Track and Devils Hole Track |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
610m |
Sydney Branch |
Bandula G. |
 Meet at Katoomba station, take bus or walk to Explorers Tree, then to Norths Lookout. From there walk down Six-Foot Track passing Bonnie Doon Falls and back up Devils Hole Track and back to Katoomba Station via Katoomba Falls Reserve. If sufficient cars are available, will arrange car shuffle and reduce street walking. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings Location: Katoomba Limit: 15.
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21 May, Wed 9:45AM |
Top Ryde to Fullers Bridge |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Sydney Branch |
Denise S. |
 Walk from Ryde Park via Canon Bicentennial Track, Field of Mars Reserve, Buffalo Creek Reserve then along Great North Walk to Lane Cove NP via Magdala Park and Fairyland. Lovely bush, mangroves and river views. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Location: Ryde Limit: 15.
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22 May, Thu 9:00AM |
Maloney’s Beach to Quirriga Beach and beyond |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
Paul B. |
 Walk from Maloney’s Beach on the northern side of Batemans Bay along the newly upgraded South coast track in Murramarang NP, through to Quirriga Beach and beyond. Enjoy stunning forests and ocean views. Beautiful, secluded beaches also beckon if you are feeling brave. BBQ at the beach following the walk, if we wish. Bring morning tea and tea/coffee for a welcome refreshment.
Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Location: Murramarang NP Limit: 20.
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23 May, Fri 9:09AM |
Cremorne Point to Art Galleries |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: KEVIN CLIFFE
Walk from Cremorne point to Mosman's Art Galleries.
Points of interest: Robertsons Point Lighthouse; Clan Stone; Cremorne Reserve; The Lex and Ruby Graham Gardens; Cremorne Point Garden; Mosman Bay; Curraghbeena Park; Sirius Cove Beach; Queenwood School; Mosman Church of England School; Mosman Art Gallery; Soho Galleries Limit: 10.
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25 May, Sun 8:00AM |
Paddle St Georges Basin and Cow Creek |
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Length |
17km |
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Milton Branch |
Helen M. |
Launch from St Georges Basin and explore Cow Creek. Then, wind and weather permitting, explore the coves and creeks of the isolated south-western side of the lake. PFDs essential. Grade: medium. Distance: 12-17km.
Bring morning tea and lunch. Spray skirt optional but a good idea for St Georges Basin.
Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers.
Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change.
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26 May, Mon 9:04AM |
Hazelbrook to Woodford |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
490m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
 Meet on station. Walk Oaklands Road, Horseshoe Falls and Burgess Falls to Winbourne Road. Then tracks to Hazel, Edith and Mabel Falls. Up to the fire trail. Option of track to Ridge Street or straight back to Woodford station. Steep, rough, edges Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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27 May, Tue 9:30AM |
Lake Couridjah to Radcliffs LO via Radcliffs Campsite (#917(BBQ)) |
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
3m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M |
(Optional BBQ Lunch) From Lake Couridjah car park we take the flat track to the site of Radcliffs campsite. Walkers will have a choice of a flat walk back to car park or head up the Radcliff's LO and return via the saddle or old ruins. (Depending on time.) Some rough track and unfenced cliffs. Location: Lake Couridjah - Thirlmere Lakes NP Map: Picton 9029-4S Nattai 8929-1S Limit: 20.
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28 May, Wed 9:00AM |
Milton Rainforest |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
35380 |
  Walk through the Milton Rainforest and learn about the significance of this patch. Find out about the history, how it was saved and how it is maintained. Continue on private property down to the bottom of the gully. Return walk along the same path back to the carpark. Coffee in Milton.
Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Location: Milton
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28 May, Wed 9:20AM |
Penrith Great River Walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Denise S. |
 Walk from Penrith Station to Nepean River to do the Great River Loop and return to Penrith Station. A fairly flat walk with street and park walking. Opportunity to visit Lewers Gallery at Emu Plains. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Limit: 15.
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30 May, Fri 9:30AM |
Artarmon station to North Sydney |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
320m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com.
Pretty and varied walk from Artarmon Station, some shared bike and walk tracks, Wickham Walk, Hallstrom Park, Bicentennial Reserve, Flat Rock Creek, Wilks Walk, Tunks Park, View Historical St Thomas Rest Park and more parks leading to Victoria Cross metro or North Sydney station. Limit: 15.
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