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13 Aug, Wed 11:30AM Walkers get-together
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWant 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

14 Aug, Thu 9:01AM Barangaroo to NSW Art Gallery & Archibald Exhibit.
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
Our route is around the Barangaroo headland to Circular Quay and by the Opera House to the Botanic Gardens.
Morning tea stop: bring or buy.
We then continue to the Art Gallery and either view the Archibald , Wynne , Sulman and Young Archies OR view other art displays in the Gallery.
A seniors discount is offered for entry to special exhibitions such as the Archibald.
Lunch options: Art Gallery cafe or bring your own and eat in the forecourt of the Gallery Extension.
Stay as long as you like in the Gallery before heading home.
 Suggested route: across the Domain to Martin Place and Metro or alternatives.
Limit: 10. View

15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossoms
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossom  This is the time to see Cherry tree blossoms. We avoid the crowd during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The Auburn Botanic Gardens are composed of several themed gardens and areas:
  • The Japanese garden
  • the scented garden
  • the sunken rose garden
  • the Australian native and rainforest garden
  • the amphitheatre/open air theatre
  • the reflection pool
  • the maze
  • the fauna reserve
  • an equal access playground
  • and several picnic areas with barbecues
  Limit: 10. View

16 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Genowlan point~the Citadel~Citadel spur~Citadel point~Glen Davis road
Grade:5/6 Length 6km  300m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA walk for those who love rock scrambling,pagodas in abundance, interesting slots, ramps, passageways and even squeezy bits! Needless to say this walk has all of the above including the Ultimate View and a place which will leave you breathing hard, the birthing canal pass! Actually for this trip I'll have a tape so if you don't want to experience the aforementioned pass you don't have to and you can climb down beside it. In any case you must be prepared for plenty of offtrack walking and some scrubbashing. Although this walk goes past the Citadel it's an optional climb for those who don't want to attempt it. In any case the views along Citadel spur will blow you away. Early meetup at Capertee is essential. rock scrambling
Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

16 Aug, Sat 10:25AM Green Square to Ozharvest
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long
We meet near the Library at Green Square and walk to Waterloo Metro Station.
This area has undergone amazing changes since colonisation.
There are numerous story boards detailing many of these .
We visit OZHarvest off Waterloo street and have the option to purchase lunch or at least coffee at their cafe.
At Waterloo Metro, members have the option of finishing and heading home OR taking the Metro to Central and using the Airport line to Wolli Creek.
There is a walk/cycle track from Wolli Creek to T1 Departure level at KSA.
There are other coffee and eating opportunities at KSA.
Some may like to spend time plane spotting before heading home either by retracing steps to Wolli Creek or catching the Airport Shuttle Bus to the Domestic Terminal and then a Metro Bus to Mascot Station.
Some may choose to use the International Airport Station to return to Central and beyond. The station access fee is about $18 with a Gold Opal Card.
Using Wolli Creek avoids that fee.
Distance: varies depending on options chosen: 5km to about 12 Km.
Grade: 2 - with minor climbs and descents. Walking is on footpaths and walk/cycle paths.
Either bring food or purchase. Do carry water and avoid dehydration.
Don't drink too much water however.
I have a personal story on dehydration which I will relate if walkers are interested.
cyclists on shared paths, road crossings and trip hazards. Limit: 10. View

18 Aug, Mon 8:59AM Linda Rock
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A lot of road walking. Linda Rock for morning tea and views. Then we explore various trails and tracks into and out of Wilson Glen. Quality of track varies. Some off track a possibility. Some overgrown and forgotten old tracks. Most roads here have no footpaths. Some roads have keen drivers.
Location: Woodford
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

20 Aug, Wed 9:00AM Buckleys Headland – Conjola NP
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
Paul B.
Rogaine | A map and compass based navigation activity.Cafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Mostly flat and gentle incline walk from Narrawallee Ck Pt. Rd. through weather-beaten forest to Buckleys Headland. This is a great walk for anyone who isn’t into too many hills with a rewarding unencumbered view south to Narrawallee and north to Cunjarong Point. Coffee afterwards back in Milton but if you would like a restful snack at the headland bring that as well. Good shade if the weather is hot.
Location: Conjola NP View

20 Aug, Wed 9:45AM Duffy’s Forest
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  80m Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Flower walk with a view of Cowan Creek at lunchtime. Mainly fire trails. Bookings only one week before the date of the walk please.
Location: Duffys Forest Limit: 15. View

22 Aug, Fri 9:30AM Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk Leader: Philip Wright Great view, wild flowers galore Limit: 10. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Heathcote~Goburra track~Pipeline trail~Lake Eckersley~Bullawarring track~Kingfisher pool~Waterfall
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  380m 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.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.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.Flowers galore on this easyish ramble through the beautiful Heathcote national park, visiting along the way many scenic spots such as kingfisher pool and always looking out for those blossoming gems which should be in abundance at this time of the year.
Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Sat 9:00AM Ikara Head – Asgard Swamp
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  350m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longVictoria Falls Rd. - Ikara Head - Girraween Cave - lookout near Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp - Victoria Falls Rd. Great walking country, magnificent scenery, interesting swamp land, Spring wildflowers. A loop walk that's not too short and not too long, with plenty of interest. Joint walk with Bush Club. Some off-track walking.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Mount York Abseling Day
Length 0.5km  200m Sydney Branch
Adrian B
Abseil | A trip involving abseilingEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.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 Limit: 12. View

25 Aug, Mon 9:03AM Lawson Swamp Trail
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  350m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk up to Queens Road. Visit Sunset Rock and Dragon Rock. Walk Lawson Swamp Trail. Wander trails north of Hazelbrook. Walking back to Hazelbrook. Part of track may be overgrown with Hakea. Gloves could be useful. Some off track.
Location: Hazelbrook
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

27 Aug, Wed 9:30AM Two Creeks Walk
Grade:3/6 Length 9km Sydney Branch
Jill M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from Lindfield Station to Roseville Chase via Swain Gardens and Two Creeks Track. Beautiful bush and water views. Bookings only from one week before the date of walk please.
Location: Garigal NP Limit: 15. View

27 Aug, Wed 9:00AM Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve to Kings Pt
Grade:3/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
Paul B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Start at the Ulladulla Wildflower Garden, follow the often winding and confusing tracks to Kings Pt. This is a one way walk and a car shuffle will be needed. Grade 2/3. View

29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM Spring wonder walk 3: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  400m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
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.Leader: Kevin Cliffe Be mesmerized by the spring flowers.  The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Easy pace to admire spring wildflowers. Should see splendid display of Rock orchids. Plenty of other blossoms. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush. Long trousers recommended. Limit: 10. View

30 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Martins lookout~Glenbrook creek~Kings link track~Bunyan lookout~Lost World lookout~Shark head cave~Glenbrook creek~Martins lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  420m 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.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.At the time of the year you can expect to see a multitude of wildflowers and of course you get the amazing local landscape with its stunning vistas, squeezy tunnels around Sharks head cave and amazing rock formations, plus it's not very far from the Sydney CBD as the crow flies! rock scrambling
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

30 Aug, Sat 8:00AM Starlights Trail, Slott Way Track and Ahearn’s Lookout
Grade:4/6 Length 20km  770m Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStarting on Nattai Road W11E and turning off on Starlights Trail and follow to Ermetts Flat. Morning tea at camping areas. Follow Nattai River upstream to Slott Way track. Follow Slott Way track to Needle Lookout. Possible lunch stop. Continue to junction with Ahearn Lookout Track. Time available will decide on including lookout. From track junction continue to Junction with Starlights Trail and then to car parked on Nattai Road. Hazards include river crossings, slippery rocks and hard to follow tracks.
Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop)
Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

31 Aug, Sun 9:15AM Greens Bushwalking Club 31 August – Granite Tors Walking Track, Canberra
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  417m Branch
David.S
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Starting from the former Orroral Tracking Station, this challenging 7km return walk features steep sections through Namadgi National Park. Spectacular granite boulder formations await at the summit after about an hour's climb. This uphill journey requires fairly good fitness.  RSVP here Steep walking through tall trees and granite boulders 
Location: Namadgi NP Limit: 20. View

31 Aug, Sun 6:15AM McLeans Pass, Firebird Rocks and Tara Point
Grade:5/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off The Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot, visit Stargate Tunnel and then proceed to the escarpment above McLeans Pass. Walk west, enjoying stunning views of the Capertee Valley, then south to spectacular Firebird Rocks. Next, explore the promontory to the south east before making our way down to Baal Bone Creek and then up to Tara Point. Walk back to the vehicles. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory.
Location: Gardens of Stone SCA
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

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