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19 Nov, Sun 10:30AM Middle Lake – Penders
Grade:4/6 Length 9km Far South Coast Branch
Jan L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Walk follows a bush trail alongside Middle Lake to Middle Beach, then north to Penders (Wapengo Lake estuary) Circuit will continue along fire trails back to Haighs Road.  Option to swim at Wapengo Lake estuary. Penders has a previous history with occupation by the Grounds and Myer families. The property was gifted to the people of NSW as part of Mimosa Rocks National Park and the culturally significant buildings are now managed by NPWS Track narrow & steep in parts. Wear suitable clothing for ticks.
Location: Mimosa Rocks NP View

20 Nov, Mon 2023 Provide First Aid course
Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.(Cancelled) Provide First Aid is a comprehensive course that will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to help an ill or injured person until emergency help arrives. You will learn the DRSABCD action plan as well as resuscitation (Including defibrillation), asthma, anaphylaxis and the management of various injuries and illnesses. More information at First Aid Training. This training will ONLY be available for participants over 18. View

20 Nov, Mon 2023 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Situation course
Branch
Bushwalking NSW
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.(Cancelled) Sunday November 20th and Sat-Sun November 26th-27th. This remote area first aid course is specifically designed to meet the first aid needs of bushwalkers, wilderness guides, and people who work or live in remote locations. The course covers everything from comprehensive first aid treatments to aeromedical evacuation, long-term care, self-care, and contingency planning. This course is focused on the safety of the first aider and extended care of an ill or injured casualty where help is likely to be delayed or inaccessible. Course Duration – 3 days (face to face workshops with pre-work). More information at First Aid Training. This training will ONLY be available for participants over 18. View

20 Nov, Mon 9:15AM Great North Walk – Thornleigh to De Burghs Bridge
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  150m Sydney Branch
Ian B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | 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.(Updated Details) This walk forms part of the Great North Walk linking the centre of Sydney with Newcastle. Commencing at Thornleigh Station, we will make our way to the Thornleigh oval. Here we will leave suburbia and enter the Lane Cove National Park. As we descend into the valley we will enter Conscript Pass where a number of initials have been carved into the rocks. We follow the river to Browns Waterhole which is a shallow section of the Lane Cove River. The walk follows the river to De Burghs Bridge; the end of the walk. Here, walkers will have the option of catching a bus back to a Metro station or walking to Macquarie Park Metro Station. Steep descent sections of track into the valley. The track could be rough in places where there has been water wash from recent weather conditions.
Location: Lane Cove NP
Map: Hornsby and Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 15. View

20 Nov, Mon 9:18AM Leura to Katoomba via PHCW
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This section of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk was opened in 1934. You will be relieved to know that our first stop is at the bottom of Leura Mall for the public conveniences. Visit Tarpeian Rock, Leura Cascades, Echo Point, Katoomba Cascades and Reids Plateau. Although this walk follows the top of the cliffs, there are a lot of ups and downs.
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

21 Nov, Tue 8:00AM Kiama to Minnamurra Headlands and Beaches walk (#372)
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  200m Southern Highlands Branch
Nellie D
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSwim | A trip that involves swimmingSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Fully Booked) Starting at Minnamurra Railway Stn, catch train to Kiama Stn. Walk to the Blowhole for morning tea, then on via Kiama Harbour and pools, Pheasant Point rock platform, Bombo Beach and its Headlands' spectacular views; explore the old Quarry, then lunch and pos sible swim at shady Boneyard Beach.  Short road walk past Cathedral Rocks; cross Jones Beach and over the headland to Minnamurra River; short walk back to the station.  Optional 30 minute extension meander along the river - or another swim! ***** Bring OPAL card and cozzies.***** Hazards:  Fairly easy walking, some hills; possible shallow creek crossing.  Partly open, partly shaded.
Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 20. View

22 Nov, Wed 3:00PM Giriwa Track Walk, Paddle to West End Burril Lake & BBQ Dinner
Grade:1/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPaddle | A canoe or kayak tripPicnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.There will be 2 separate activities – Walking & Paddling. You can choose to one or the other. Both groups will meet at Lions Park Burrill near the toilets. The walking group will then travel by car to the Aboriginal Cave at Burrill and follow the Giriwa Walking Track. The paddling group will travel to Barker Reserve and launch their kayaks and paddle to West End the end of the Giriwa Track, PFDs compulsory. Both groups will meet and have a drink and socialize for about half an hour. Both groups will then return to their respective starting points and then return to Lions Park Burrill. We will then have a BBQ Dinner and socialize until sunset. You will need to bring your our food and meat to cook and your own drinks. View

22 Nov, Wed 9:20AM Lake Parramatta and Parramatta Park
Grade:2/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Jeff O.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
Walk the bush track around Lake Parramatta. Inspect historic dam which forms the lake on Hunts Creek. Road walk to Parramatta Park then follow paths past heritage features to exit close to Parramatta CBD, station and bus interchange.
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22 Nov, Wed 9:40AM Mt Victoria walk along the Upper Grose
Grade:4/6 Length 11km  340m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A walk not many would have been on before in the Upper Grose, walking over colourful wetlands, passing pagodas, and interesting overhangs. Join me on a walk of discovery. Cars required for car shuttle. Meet at Mt Victoria Station. Steep and slippery sections, off-track walking, rock scrambling and a short tape assisted descent. Limit: 15. View

24 Nov, Fri 11:01AM Great West Walk No 2
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  10m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Updated Details) Great west walk. This is the second stage of a series of walks planned between Parramatta and Penrith. The GWW was opened in late 2019 . What I have chosen to call the second stage is the 8 Km  between Toongabbie and Blacktown Railway Stations. There are NO hills, so this is an easy walk. There is a mix of street walking and urban parkland. The late start is to make it easy for members from areas beyond Western Sydney to join in. This walk is also offered to members of The Wanderers , Hills based bushwalking club. We catch the train back from Blacktown. I will be driving to Toongabbie from Castle Hill and parking near the station. Street crossings; cyclists on shared paths. It may be hot. Remember water,sunscreen and hat.
Location: Western Sydney
Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 10. View

24 Nov, Fri 9:18AM The Alphabet Series: “R”..Rose Bay Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  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.(Cancelled) LEADER: Lynne Hewitt: See Costa's video: https://vimeo.com/759335207 Take ferry to Rose Bay to visit Coopers Park, Blackburn Gardens and Woollahra Gallery.  Cooper Park is a large bushland reserve with many walking tracks and recreational facilities available. Cooper Park's worth as a recreation area was recognised as far back as 1885 when the Government was asked to purchase land from the Cooper Estate for recreational purposes. It was not until 1913 that Sir William Cooper agreed to give the whole of the gully from Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill to Manning Road, Double Bay to the Council as a park. Subsequent additions over the years have brought the Park up to its present area of 38 acres (15 ha.) The creek running through the Park is largely natural and follows the line of a volcanic dyke of the Jurassic age while the hillsides support a wide variety of native trees and shrubs. Development over the years included extensive walking tracks/paths, with shelter sheds built and picnic areas laid out. Some muddy sections. Some steep climb View

25 Nov, Sat 8:00AM Tahmoor Gorge Circuit with Mermaid Pool
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  350m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSwim | A trip that involves swimmingThe Tahmoor Gorge Circuit is one of those gems that are best experienced in warm weather as it allows you to swim and enjoy all those stunning waterfalls and cascades along the way. There are so many picturesque places along the circuit where you'll want to photograph and appreciate, and I don't want to rush this walk. Steep track sections and some rock scrambling.
Location: (Wingecaribee Shire LGA)
Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 12. View

26 Nov, Sun Otford to Stanwell Park
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  500m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From Otford Station ascend steep trail to pick up the link track and follow to Bald Hill. Enjoy the views of the South Coast and the Sea Cliff Bridge. We will then descend on the recently opened new track, The Sandstone Stairway. Continue along trails and paths to Stanwell Park Station. Ascend the Goat Track (180m) to Stanwell Tops. Complete the Tops Circuit with spectacular lookouts viewing the surrounding terrain and Stanwell Park Beach. We will then visit the Bamboo Forrest prior to following the Princess Marina Walk to Kellys Falls. Continue on a variety of tracks around and over Bulgo Knoll. Return along the Princess Marina Track and descend to finish at Stanwell Park Station. Cliff edges, slippery and loose surfaces, creek crossings.
Location: Garawarra SCA and Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 20. View

26 Nov, Sun 8:30AM The Grotto
Grade:3/6 Length 8.5km Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStarting at the Nowra Golf Club this walk combines 4 paths: Wilsons Walk, Waratah Walk, & the Upper & Lower Grotto Walks. Here are pockets of rainforest; giant boulders with rock felt ferns & bird nest ferns. We might spot lyrebirds, satin bower birds, fantails & rock warblers. There are many fine views over the Shoalhaven River. There are some steep sections. View

26 Nov, Sun 8:51AM Upper Tootie Creek
Grade:5/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark one car at Bilpin Community Hall and another one on Hanlons Road North. From the second car, walk to West Ridge and then descend towards Tootie Creek at GR 694 9250. Walk westwards, above and roughly parallel to Tootie Creek, exploring tributary gullies. Exit near the second car. Mainly exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S, Wollangambe 89312S, and Kurrajong 90304N View

27 Nov, Mon 12:00PM Christmas Blue Mountains Celebration
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Leader Changed) Option 1: Lunch only at O'Donoghues Emu Plains (no need to book with me, just turn up). Option 2: your self-guided walk around the Nepean River (approx 6.5km - no need to book) Option 3: Starting at Glenbrook Station - walk route still to be decided. Book in with Allan. START 9:19 am. NOTE: O'Donoghues had a surcharge on using your 'card' for all purchases the last time I went. I will book for 50 people under NPA. Option 3, could be slippery, trip hazards. Limit: 15. View

27 Nov, Mon 9:15AM The Suburbs series: Thornleigh to CherryMetro Station
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Cafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.We will follow the Great North Walk from Thornleigh Railway Station until we meet the access trail from the Cumberland State Forest (CSF). We will then foll the access trail to the CSF. explore the various trails in the forest  before walking to the Cherrybrook Metro Station.  This walk will involve some street walking.       Limit: 20. View

27 Nov, Mon 9:19AM Xmas Blue Mts Walk from Glenbrook
Grade:3/6 Length 7km  120m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Walk from Glenbrook to Emu Plains for our Christmas Party. I have replaced Janet for the Option 3. Walk up through Glenbrook and along to Knapsack Park. More uphill tracks before a nice walk along a rock outcrop, with views over Brookside Creek. Morning tea at Marges Lookout, with views over Mitchells Pass to Penrith Lakes. A steepish rough trail takes us down towards Emu Plains. Then it's concrete paths to O'Donoghues. Footpaths do have trip hazards. Sand, flowers and other debris can be slippery on concrete steps and paths. Sunnies may be helpful on the new shared path. Loose and rocky surfaces on some sections of track. Might encounter dogs and bikes.
Location: Glenbrook
Map: Penrith Limit: 15. View

28 Nov, Tue 9:30AM White Cat Mountain to Lake Alexandra (#060
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 7km  200m Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Nearly fully booked) The walk follows Winters Fire Trail to Beasleys Lookout giving views towards Sydney looking down on the M5 Motorway. From the top an indistinct track leads down to the Nattai River. After crossing the river, a well-formed track leads to Lake Alexandra. Hazards:  Rough track, slippery rocks, river crossing, steep descent.
Location: Mt Alexandra NR (Mittagong)
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

29 Nov, Wed 3:00PM Bendalong to Mermaid Pool – Evening walk and BBQ
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
Wendy
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPicnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSwim | A trip that involves swimmingSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.A sublime coastal walk along the flat, sheltered, wide open beaches and bushland from Washerwoman’s beach, past the Walter Hood monument and on to Mermaid Pool, and return. BYO goodies for swim/BBQ/picnic afterwards at Washerwomans Beach (outdoor shower, shelter shed with tables, BBQ facitities and toilets).   View

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