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3 Jan, Fri 9:30AM Newtown Street Art and Historic Walking tour
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Ros Freeman. We explore kerbside gardens, historic buildings, St Stephen's Church and cemetery; and the street art of Newtown, including ‘I have a Dream’ painted over two days, initially illegally, now heritage listed and Bob Hawke mural. Visit Warren Ball Avenue,  Newtown’s best street? Easy pace to study the street art. Limit: 15. View

4 Jan, Sat 7:30AM October Creek Canyon – Du Faur Creek Canyon – Joes Canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  300m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWhen the heat of summer is upon us, where do you head? To a Blue Mountains canyon to cool off and revive body and soul! On this trip we will experience not 1 but 3 canyons with Du Faur Canyon being the main course. The equally spectacular, but much shorter October Creek being the entree, and the Joes Canyon the dessert for what promises to be a superb day swimming, paddling and savouring these amazingly beautiful locations. I can promise you an amazing aquatic time! You'll need a helmet, wetsuit and I recommend a flotation device such as a surfmat, and life jacket as there are some longish swims involved. Rock scrambling/off-track walking/swimming.
Location: Blue Mountains NP
Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

9 Jan, Thu 9:00AM Paddle Beehive Point to Yarrunga Creek (#K166)
Grade:3/6 Length 16km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Date Changed) From the camp ground at Beehive Point we will head up Yarrunga Creek for 4 kms to the head of waters. On the way we will view the magnificient stone walls of the original road from Kangaroo Valley to Mossvale. See the old road disappear into the waters of Lake Yarrunga and reappear further upstream.  On return to Beehive point we can optionally poke around the numerous inlets for some bonus paddles. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Approx 100 m of portage down a road to launch area.
Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 16. View

10 Jan, Fri 9:26AM Summer short walk: Double Bay tree and heritage walk
Grade:1/6 Length 4km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.We’ll keep this a small group so that we have a chance to read the signs and take photos. Start from Wollahra Librar Double Bay  and ends at Redleaf garden where you can have lunch or a swim at the pool. Limit: 10. View

11 Jan, Sat 8:30AM Minnamurra to Kiama via Bombo and the Coastal Track
Grade:2/6 Length 11km  100m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | 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.This is one of my favourite coastal walks as there are tons of variety along the way, including several superb beaches to swim at, the incredible Cathedral Rocks to admire, and the dramatic Bombo Quarry area with its raging sea and towering rock columns to admire. Really, the perfect Summer walk!
Location: minnamurra
Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 20. View

18 Jan, Sat 8:00AM Twister and Rocky Creek Canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 6km  100m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Twister Canyon is, without a doubt, one of the most fun canyons you can do without needing to abseil as it has multiple pools in which to jump and swim or, in places, scramble down. It isn't very long and usually takes about 3 hours and then runs into Rocky Creek Canyon. I plan to do Rocky Creek just before the big swim and reverse back up the canyon, depending on water levels. Participants must have the following, helmet, wetsuit, PFD and waterproof pack or inner bag. Rock scrambling on slippery rocks.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

24 Jan, Fri 9:30AM Eastwood to Macquarie Centre
Grade:2/6 Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Kevin Cliffe. Nice walk on paths at first through parks near creek. Creek crossing for a bit of excitement. Good views out to parramatta, Olympic Park and beyond. Steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees, path to. plus stately houses Creek crossing View

24 Jan, Fri 9:30AM Eastwood to Macquarie Centre
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Kevin Cliffe.  Nice walk on paths at first through parks near creek. Creek crossing for a bit of excitement. Good views out to parramatta, Olympic Park and beyond. steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees and paths, Plus stately houses Creek crossing Limit: 10. View

25 Jan, Sat 8:00AM Ironpot Mountain~Tinpot Hill~Galong Creek circuit
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longGalong Creek offers the adventurous walker multiple waterfalls to admire as well as numerous swimming holes to enjoy in an area not often visited deep in the Megalong Valley. Rock scrambling.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Jenolan 89303N Limit: 12. View

26 Jan, Sun 7:30AM Wollangambe 2 Canyon
Grade:4/6 Length 9km  300m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.If you've ever liloed Wollangambe 1 Canyon and wondered what it's like downstream, then this is your chance to find out. Stunning cliff lines, gorgeous pools with several side trip canyons worth investigating and lots more! Participants must have the following, Helmet, flotation device such as a lilo or surfmat, PFD and waterproof pack or inner. Rock scrambling between the pools.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

31 Jan, Fri 8:55AM Manly to Spit
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.LEADER: Steve Ringbauer. The flannel flowers are abundant at this time of the year. The 10km Manly Scenic Walkway beings at Manly Wharf, passes sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites and incredible lookouts, before arriving at the Spit Bridge where you can catch a bus to the city.
  • Distance and time: 10km one-way
  • Level: Grade 3 track. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels with occasional sections of stairs. There are also sections of sand, bush tracks and boardwalk. Not suitable for prams or wheelchair users.
  • Top attractions: Clontarf ReserveGrotto Point Aboriginal engraving site, Crater Cove Lookout, Forty Baskets Reserve and Manly.
  • Toilet facilities at the start and end of the walk and at Clontarf Reserve, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Beach, North Harbour Reserve and Fairlight Beach.
  • Drinking fountains are available at Clontarf Reserve, Fairlight Beach and Manly.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/manly-scenic-walkway/map
 
Limit: 10. View

31 Jan, Fri 9:00AM Paddle Burnum Burnum Boat ramp to The Needles. (#K202)
Grade:3/6 Length 13km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.From the Burnum Burnum Boat Ramp we'll head upstream to the head of waters of Woronora River for lunch and a short bushwalk to see the old Cobb & Co road to the Illawarra. - Kayak hire available from Woronora Boatshed Ph 9545 2584. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Notes: - Friendly tides. - School holidays. - New departure location. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats.
Location: Woronora River Limit: 12. View

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