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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 |
A 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.
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23 Apr, Wed 9:30AM |
Glenbrook Circuit |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Sylvia C. |
 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.
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23 Apr, Wed 9:00AM |
Silica Ridge Circuit |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
|
Milton Branch |
Kevin R. |
 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.
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25 Apr, Fri 9:30AM |
Anzac Day: Kokoda Track |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
  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.
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25 Apr, Fri 6:20AM |
West of Flat Rock and Scallops Cave |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
8km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Yuri B. |
(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.
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26 Apr, Sat |
Bongil Beach via Palm Crossing Trail |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7.5km |
80m |
Branch |
65334 |
Explore 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.
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26 Apr, Sat 8:00AM |
Upper Grose wanderings |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
11km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 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.
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27 Apr, Sun 8:30AM |
Culburra Waters |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
|
Milton Branch |
Shauna G. |
Starting 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
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28 Apr, Mon 10:00AM |
Concord West to West Ryde |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
120m |
Sydney Branch |
Renate W. |
  (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.
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28 Apr, Mon 9:22AM |
Leura Lone Pine to Wentworth Falls |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
333m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
 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.
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28 Apr - 2 May, Mon-Fri |
Warrumbungles Getaway |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
|
Sydney Branch |
John H. |
    (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.
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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. |
   (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.
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30 Apr, Wed 9:30AM |
Castle Cove to Castlecrag |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Gerald H. |
 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.
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1 May, Thu 9:00AM |
Paddle Paddle Audley to Winifred Falls (#K624) |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
23km |
|
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Paddlers) Mike M |
 (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.
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2 May, Fri 9:30AM |
East Sydney: Kings Cross station to Paddington Reservoir Gardens |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
138m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 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.
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3 May, Sat 8:00AM |
Clifflines, pagodas, slots and passes North of Blackfellows Cave |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
7km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 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.
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4 May, Sun 8:30AM |
Ben’s walk and Bomaderry Creek |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
|
Milton Branch |
Shauna G. |
Starting 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
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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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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. |
(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.
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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 |
|
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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