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22 Apr, Tue 9:30AM Mt Jellore (#730)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 9km  400m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA fairly short but steep climb to Mt Jellore. Access to the start of this walk requires passing through private land and locked gates.  Permission and access has been granted by the land owners on this occasion. Steep climb outward bound and steep descent on return. Loose rocks.
Location: Jellore NP
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

23 Apr, Wed 9:30AM Glenbrook Circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 9km Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk a circuit at Glenbrook visiting Elizabeth Lookout, Marge’s Lookout and Lennox Bridge. Beautiful bush and views.  Some streets, fire trails and bush tracks which are fairly flat. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please.
Location: Glenbrook Limit: 15. View

23 Apr, Wed 9:00AM Silica Ridge Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.From Narrawallee Creek Road carpark we follow the fire trail to Buckleys Head. We then head north along the beach before turning inland and returning to the cars via the historic Silica Ridge trail. Silica was mined here early last century and transported via a tramway south across Narrawallee inlet. Coffee in Conjola afterwards. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change.
Location: Narrawallee Creek NR Limit: 20. View

25 Apr, Fri 9:30AM Anzac Day: Kokoda Track
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
Highlights: Kokoda Memorial (reasonable time allowed to read story boards), river views, extensive mangroves, native plants around Breakfast Point.
Walk time 4 hours.
Options: Look for a cafe in Meadowbank or return home for lunch.
Limit: 10. View

25 Apr, Fri 6:20AM West of Flat Rock and Scallops Cave
Grade:5/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Park some cars at GR 749 937 and drive others to GR 758 950 on Mountain Lagoon Road. From the first group of cars, walk north and descend into a gully. Follow it all the way to GR 750 965, visiting Scallops Cave along the way. Climb to spot height 537 m and check some overhangs on eastern side before continuing on the ridge and eventually to the cars. Complete the shuffle. Mostly exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View

26 Apr, Sat Bongil Beach via Palm Crossing Trail
Grade:3/6 Length 7.5km  80m Branch
65334
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longExplore Swamp Sclerophyll tall forest on Palm Crossing Tr. Two easy, shallow creek crossings. Plus a refreshing beach walk. Suitable for capable bushwalkers. Return through regenerating Flooded gum forest via the Bongil Beach Trail. Some walking on soft sand. No Toilet facilities, be prepared to go behind a tree. Outline map of walk route attached. RSVP by email. Send name(s) of participants, your NPA member no, and mobile phone or email contact detail.
Updates & cancellation: The activity is dependant on suitable weather. The walk may be cancelled the evening before the date if inclement weather in area is forecast. If any changes, leader will notify registered participants via either email or SMS by 7pm the day before walk date.
Unsuitable for young children. Teenagers are fine with accompanying adult supervision. Bring own drinking water, food and wear a hat. Some trip hazards and wet patches to avoid.
Location: Bongil Bongil NP Limit: 12. View

26 Apr, Sat 8:00AM Upper Grose wanderings
Grade:4/6 Length 11km  150m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.There are parts of the Blue Mountains that are not often visited by the bushwalking community and this is one of them! It's a shame in a way as the Upper Grose has much to offer the adventurous walker including some stunning pagodas, overhangs and pretty cascades to name a few attractions! Come along and find out for yourself what you've been missing out on! rock scrambling
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: mt.wilson Limit: 15. View

27 Apr, Sun 8:30AM Culburra Waters
Grade:2/6 Length 12km Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStarting at Culburra Reserve, we walk along the edge of Wollumboola lake and Warrain Beach to Penguin Head. Then along Culburra Beach to Crookhaven Head, followed by a walk along Crookhaven river until we reach Orient Point.  We will organise a short car shuffle back to the beginning of the walk. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change.
Location: Culburra Beach View

28 Apr, Mon 10:00AM Concord West to West Ryde
Grade:2/6 Length 11km  120m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) This walk starts at Concord West station with a short loop through Bicentennial Park. It passes through Liberty Grove on the way to the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway. After crossing Parramatta River from Rhodes to Meadowbank via the John Whitton rail bridge it descends to the river, then climbs up through the Memorial Park, with an optional extension to West Ryde Station. bicycles
Location: Parramatta River
Map: Parramatta River Limit: 14. View

28 Apr, Mon 9:22AM Leura Lone Pine to Wentworth Falls
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  333m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Meet on Leura station. Walk to Lone Pine to commemorate Anzac Day. Track to Pool of Siloam. Tracks up to Golf Links lookout. Great views on part of Grand Cliff walk. Road to the Fairmont. Tracks to Edinburgh Rock lookout. Tracks to Wentworth Falls station. Steep, rough, roads without footpaths
Location: Leura
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

28 Apr - 2 May, Mon-Fri Warrumbungles Getaway
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
John H.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.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.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Fully Booked) Led jointly with Ian Baker. This is three days of walking in the wonderful Warrumbungles, staying in comfortable accommodation and spending an evening watching the skies with Donna the Astronomer. Snakes and uneven tracks.
Location: Warrumbungle NP
Map: Coonabarabran 8735S and Tooraweenah 8635S Limit: 20. View

29 Apr, Tue 7:02AM Sydney: Circular Quay – Milsons Point to Wollstonecraft (#S220)
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  250m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Ian G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked) Starting at Circular Quay, then ferry to Luna Park A tour of the northern shore of Sydney Harbour including some of its maritime history, visiting Wendy’s Secret Garden at Lavender Bay, Sawmiller’s Reserve, Balls Head, the Coal Loader, and Berry Island. Finishing at Wollstonecraft Station.   Hazards include ferry and train timetables, plenty of steps, slippery rocks, coffee shops. Limit: 20. View

30 Apr, Wed 9:30AM Castle Cove to Castlecrag
Grade:3/6 Length 11km Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk via North Arm and Harold Reid Reserves to Castlecrag. Lovely water views. Bus return to Chatswood or City. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Steep sections, steps, bush tracks, rough and rocky sections.
Location: Middle Harbour Limit: 15. View

1 May, Thu 9:00AM Paddle Paddle Audley to Winifred Falls (#K624)
Grade:4/6 Length 23km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Date Changed) For the full (23km) trip we will launch from Audley. For those wanting a shorter (17km) paddle will launch from Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point. We will make our way down Hacking River and up SW Arms Ck into the RNP & stopping at Winnifred Falls for lunch then return. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats.
Location: Hacking River & South West Arm Creek. Limit: 16. View

2 May, Fri 9:30AM East Sydney: Kings Cross station to Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  138m 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: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com. Urban walk to take in heaps of history: crime, gangs, brothels, governors, colonial elite homes and more. Initial steep staircase, down and up then level walk.
Location: Kings Cross station Limit: 15. View

3 May, Sat 8:00AM Clifflines, pagodas, slots and passes North of Blackfellows Cave
Grade:4/6 Length 7km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.To the North of Blackfellows Cave is a small plateau which I've always wanted to explore. It is dissected by a couple of small creeks including Holy Grail ravine and populated by spectacular pagodas and of course wonderful views from the stunning clifflines which includes Last Crusade point. I had this trip planned last year but heavy rain made me cancel it so I'm keen to explore it in better weather hopefully! rock scrambling and offtrack
Location: Gardens of Stone NP
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

4 May, Sun 8:30AM Ben’s walk and Bomaderry Creek
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
Shauna G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStarting at Nowra showgrounds, this is a picturesque loop walk along the Nowra creek with great views and interesting rocks. Possibility of wet feet crossing the weir depending on how much rain we have had. We will then travel a short distance to do the Bomaderry Creek loop walk. Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change.
Location: Nowra View

5 May, Mon 9:22AM Leura Points
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  400m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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. View

6 May, Tue 9:30AM Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peak (#806)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  250m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Neil O.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Updated Details) Two separate walks to two peaks in different areas of the beautiful Guula Ngurra NP, with a minor car shuffle. The Mt Penang loop walk follows a pleasant, well-formed track up to the summit of Mt Penang with its panoramic views. The track winds steadily uphill with a short, steep climb at the end. The Baldy Billy Peak walking track is an out-and-back walk to another summit with spectacular views down into the Wollondilly River valley below. After an initial short but very steep descent we cross a pretty, wide valley floor and then start the slow, steady climb to the summit of Baldy Billy Peak and then return along the same route. Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, indistinct track in places, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended).
Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh)
Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

7-9 May, Wed (07:20AM)-Fri (08:00AM) Between Lost Chord Crater and Lee Castle
Grade:6/6 Length 30km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark 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. View

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