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13 May, Tue 8:30AM				McPhails Fire Trail (#130)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731
McPhails Fire Trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley.  The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rainforest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. (200 ascent 400 descent) Location: Morton NP (Kangaroo Valley) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

14 May, Wed 9:06AM				Helensburgh walk and lunch at Tradies
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		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. View

14 May, Wed 9:00AM				Narrawallee bush and beach
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		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 View

14 May, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get-together
					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 View

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.
(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. View

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 View

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. View

17-25 May, Sat-Sun				Morocco
Grade:2/6					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. View

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. View

18 May, Sun 7:16AM				Two Ravines North of Fort Ridge
Grade:5/6					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. View

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. View

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. View

21 May, Wed 9:45AM				Top Ryde to Fullers Bridge
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		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. View

22 May, Thu 9:00AM				Maloney’s Beach to Quirriga Beach and beyond
Grade:3/6		Length	5km		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. View

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. View

24 May, Sat 8:00AM				Mount York Abseil Training Day
				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. View

25 May, Sun 8:00AM				Paddle St Georges Basin and Cow Creek
		Length	17km		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. View

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. View

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. View

28 May, Wed 9:00AM				Milton Rainforest
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		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 View

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