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5 May, Mon 9:22AM |
Leura Points |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Mostly walking along roads to get to Inspiration Point and Sublime Point. Some out and back tracks at Inspiration Point to Moya Point Lookout and Gladstone Lookout. Cross Lillians Bridge and walk the Nature Trail to Wentworth Falls. Some lookouts unfenced. An optional track does go close to the edge. Location: Leura Map: Katoomba Limit: 20.
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7-9 May, Wed (07:20AM)-Fri (08:00AM) |
Between Lost Chord Crater and Lee Castle |
Grade:6/6 |
Length |
30km |
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Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
Park at Benjang Gap, walk up Lee Creek till Lost Chord Gully, GR 327 904, about 5 km, and establish a base camp.
A series of (3) one-day walks to explore ridges, ravines and pagodas in this part of Bylong Labyrinth. The plan for each walk is to be advised, and our progress will depend on the terrain. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km every day. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Talooby 89324N Limit: 8.
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7 May, Wed 9:20AM |
Spit to Manly |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
Hildegard S. |
 Walk from Spit Bridge to Manly Wharf via Manly Scenic Walkway Track. Lovely harbour views. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Steep sections, many steps, bush tracks with rough and uneven surfaces. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15.
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7 May, Wed 9:00AM |
Ulladulla Headland and rockshelf |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5km |
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Milton Branch |
Paul B. |
  Walk east on the track around the headland to the lighthouse and continue along the cliff-top track until we reach the steps down to the rock shelf. Return to car park via the rock shelf and stairs. Wear shoes that you are willing to get wet. Coffee in Ulladulla.
Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change. Location: Ulladulla
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8 May, Thu 12:31PM |
Waterfront walk and bell tower |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
   The day starts at Grosvenor Place, 225 George Street Sydney. An iconic masterpiece by Harry Seidler. We meet at the piazza where you can have lunch, eg coffee shop, Yum Cha Project. Then we walk to Sydney Observatory, Barangaroo and along the water front to St Mary's Cathedral. We can have afternoon tea under the Harbour Bridge Pylon, then walk to IGA where you can buy something for a picnic around the Cathedral. We’ll gather around the Eastern Door of the cathedral at 6pm.We will climb the stairs at the conclusion of mass. The mass starts at 5:30. You are welcome to attend the mass. We'll see the bells being rung by the St Mary's bellringers from 6.15pm and we can see the bells hanging in the belfry afterwards at 7.15pm. Finishing time will be approximately 7.30pm Fitness is required for this walk. There are 111 spiral stairs to the ringing room and a few flights of stairs to the belfry. Many steps. This is a rare opportunity that only a few members can join. Only RSVP if you can commit 100%. Limit: 6.
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10 May, Sat 8:00AM |
Lions Head track~Kedumba campground~The Goat track |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
850m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 This walk has a lot of variety and of course wonderful views, interesting rocks to climb and a lot more, and incorporates two tracks not often used, The Lions Head and the Goats track at Wentworth Falls. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20.
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12 May, Mon 8:45AM |
Down and Up Magdala |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Halfway down Magdala Creek turn off track and climb up to Yondell Ave. Descend Wiggins Track and follow Sassafras Creek and then Glenbrook Creek to Perch Ponds. It's a long climb back up Magdala Creek to Springwood Station. Mostly on tracks. Some off track though. Some scrambling over, under and through fallen trees. Creek crossings. Wet rocks could be slippery. Location: Springwood Map: Springwood Limit: 20.
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13-21 May, Tue (14:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM) |
Kosciuszko Pack Walk |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
60km |
1,600m |
Sydney Branch |
Richard T. |
  The Pretty Plain area is a lovely part of Kosciuszko National Park. Great scenery, lovely bushland, and two of the best of the huts to camp nearby. Even better, we spend multiple days near each hut (two nights at Pretty Plain and three nights at Wheelers).
Access is via Dargals and Hell Hole Trails to Pretty Plain. We return along Pretty Plain and take the shortcut across to Wheelers Hut. Return is again via Dargals Trail.
At the start and end of walk we stay at a Ski Lodge at Jindabyne with the usual BBQs on the deck overlooking the lake. A lovely walk with lots of relaxing time. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12.
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14 May, Wed 9:06AM |
Helensburgh Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
Jenny R. |
 Walk into Garawarra State Conservation Area from station. Mostly flat on bush tracks with a few ups and downs, creek crossing, rough sections, some muddy sections, minimal street walking. Finish early afternoon. Beautiful bushland. Walking poles may be helpful. 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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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 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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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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