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17 May, Sat 8:00AM |
Dome Cave – Carne Creek – Cosmic Cave |
Fully inside Lithgow City Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
6km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Adrian B |
(NEW!!!) (Nearly fully booked) Off track walk though side tributory of Carne Creek commencing from Sunnyside Ridge following the creek down past a pleasant waterfall, Dome Cave, Split Rock, Carne Creek, Cosmic Cave and then return via ridgelines to the North. I am expecting the undergrowth to be very thick following regrowth from fires. We will be going at a steady pace throughout the day with enough time to take photos and take in the scenery of the upper reaches of Carne Creek. Uneven ground, large boulders, thick scrub Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12.
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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 |
 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 9:45AM |
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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24 May, Sat 8:00AM |
Mount York Abseil Training Day |
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300m |
Sydney Branch |
Adrian B |
 (NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Ropes practise day at Mount York. This day is aimed for those who have abseiled before and have their own equipment. It will be compulsory to have a harness, helmet, safety tether, descending device for single rope. We will be practising abseiling on small pitches, gradually moving up in difficulty to an overhang. There will be breaks where we will also practise knots that are commonly used when canyoning. There will be a chance to use prussiks to climb back up a pitch and to also use mechanical ascenders. A fee of $5.00 each will be collected to cover wear and tear on ropes supplied by members. There will a number of safety briefings spread throughout the day and we will have a chance to practise tying off part way through an abseil and then untying and recommencing the abseil. We will practise double fishermans, tape knot, stone knot and munter hitch. Short lengths of knot practise rope and tape will be provided. Abseiling is a dangerous activity that could result in death or serious injury. All attendees must sign NPA's Risk Waiver Form prior to commencing the activity. All abseils are adjacent a cliff, and any member within two body lengths of the cliff edge must be attached to a safety tether. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Hartley 89304N Limit: 12.
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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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31 May, Sat 8:00AM |
The Lost City |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 There’s a new track in town! The first section of the Lost City trail has been completed and I intend to walk its length and also explore various pagodas and other highlights off the main track as there’s always plenty to attract you’re attention in this type of landscape! The pace will be relaxed and intending participants should be good at rock scrambling and be prepared for some offtrack adventuring! Rock scrambling Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Lithgow 89313S Limit: 12.
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3 Jun, Tue 9:30AM |
The Joan Lowe Memorial Walk – Mt Gibraltar (#xJL010) |
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
3m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731 |
In memory of our Joan Lowe, we will celebrate her birthday by traversing parts of the Gib and taking in some of the special and lesser known lookouts that Joan loved so much. (29th May 1944-2021) Some steep steps and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibraltar NR Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20.
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5 Jun, Thu 10:02AM |
Parramatta History No 2 |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
 (NEW!!!) This is a joint walk with The Wanderers.
We visit two historic buildings in Parramatta.
Brislington House- Nurses Museum. $5; $3 Concession.
Old Government House - $15; $12 Concession.
It is too complex making bookings. We will take our chances.
This is the only day of the week when both venues are open.
There are other places of interest in Parramatta Park and O'Connell St; that are worth visiting.
Bring morning tea and lunch - Cafe option for lunch.
There is a cafe in Parramatta Park near Little Coogee- and plenty of picnic spots,
Please advise by 2 week prior your intention to come so that I can confirm booking with Brislington.
Pay the Wanderer's Account identifying yourself by name and NPA and include BRIS. in the description.
BSB 032 078
Account No.774467
Limit: 10.
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6 Jun, Fri 10:25AM |
Grand Cliff Top walk.Part 2 |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Philip Wright. Walk part 2 of this beautiful and well known Grand Cliff Top walk. Limit: 10.
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