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9 May, Fri 8:49AM |
Balmain East Wharf return via Birchgrove |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
105m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 
Leader: Heather Lakiss 0402 080 045 heatherlakiss@gmail.com RSVP by email, include member no., mobile and emergency name and mobile. Use text on walk day. Balmain East Wharf return via Birchgrove. A delightful suburban walk with a variety of scenery. We will walk through Balmain's backstreets, past gentrified terraced homes, local wharves, harbourside parks and mansions of Birchgrove.
Limit: 10.
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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 9:03AM |
Bulls Creek |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
 Walk to Bulls Camp and down to Bulls Creek. See the wall of an old railway dam that is now mostly silted up. Make our way to the site where water was pumped up to Linden. Visit Paradise Pool. On the way back to Woodford we will visit the remains of an old house. Rough, vague tracks. Overgrown sections. Rusting pieces of iron amongst undergrowth at historic sites. Location: Woodford Limit: 20.
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12 May, Mon 10:00AM |
Cronulla Peninsula |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
120m |
Sydney Branch |
Renate W. |
  (NEW!!!) The route taken from Cronulla station to the east coast passes some of the colourful murals of Cronulla. The walk then turns south along the Esplanade, with ocean views changing from Cape Bailey in the north to Jibbon Head in the south. As the path turns past Bass and Flinders Point the shores of Bundeena to Maianbar and further into Port Hacking come into view. A combination of roads, parks and beaches leads north from Hungry Point along Gunnamatta Bay, and back to Cronulla station. laneways, steps, cliff edges, beaches Location: cronulla Map: Cronulla Limit: 14.
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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 walk and lunch at Tradies |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Sydney Branch |
(SH Explorer Walks) Jenny R. |
 Walk into Garawarra State Conservation Area. From the station we explore the western side of Helensburgh township to Cawleys Trail and return to station. (approx 6kms and drop out point if you don’t want to come to the Tradies.) We will be surrounded by beautiful bushland. Then we follow the Ridge Trail (recently graded) to Fletchers Trail and on to the Helensburgh Tradies for lunch, where there is a selection of Seniors’ lunch specials. We will walk back to the station (or bus). Please let me know if you are coming for lunch. It’s an easy walk with a bit of rough tack, a few steps and up hills. 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 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 May, Sat 8:00AM |
Dome Cave – Carne Creek – Cosmic Cave |
Fully inside Lithgow City Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
6km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
Adrian B |
(NEW!!!) (Nearly fully booked) Off track walk though side tributory of Carne Creek commencing from Sunnyside Ridge following the creek down past a pleasant waterfall, Dome Cave, Split Rock, Carne Creek, Cosmic Cave and then return via ridgelines to the North. I am expecting the undergrowth to be very thick following regrowth from fires. We will be going at a steady pace throughout the day with enough time to take photos and take in the scenery of the upper reaches of Carne Creek. Uneven ground, large boulders, thick scrub Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12.
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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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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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24 May, Sat 8:00AM |
Mount York Abseil Training Day |
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300m |
Sydney Branch |
Adrian B |
 (NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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 Map: Hartley 89304N Limit: 12.
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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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28 May, Wed 9:20AM |
Penrith Great River Walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Denise S. |
 Walk from Penrith Station to Nepean River to do the Great River Loop and return to Penrith Station. A fairly flat walk with street and park walking. Opportunity to visit Lewers Gallery at Emu Plains. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Limit: 15.
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30 May, Fri 9:30AM |
Artarmon station to North Sydney |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
320m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com.
Pretty and varied walk from Artarmon Station, some shared bike and walk tracks, Wickham Walk, Hallstrom Park, Bicentennial Reserve, Flat Rock Creek, Wilks Walk, Tunks Park, View Historical St Thomas Rest Park and more parks leading to Victoria Cross metro or North Sydney station. Limit: 15.
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31 May, Sat 8:00AM |
The Lost City |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
 There’s a new track in town! The first section of the Lost City trail has been completed and I intend to walk its length and also explore various pagodas and other highlights off the main track as there’s always plenty to attract you’re attention in this type of landscape! The pace will be relaxed and intending participants should be good at rock scrambling and be prepared for some offtrack adventuring! Rock scrambling Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Lithgow 89313S Limit: 12.
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5 Jun, Thu 10:02AM |
Parramatta History No 2 |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
 (NEW!!!) This is a joint walk with The Wanderers.
We visit two historic buildings in Parramatta.
Brislington House- Nurses Museum. $5; $3 Concession.
Old Government House - $15; $12 Concession.
It is too complex making bookings. We will take our chances.
This is the only day of the week when both venues are open.
There are other places of interest in Parramatta Park and O'Connell St; that are worth visiting.
Bring morning tea and lunch - Cafe option for lunch.
There is a cafe in Parramatta Park near Little Coogee- and plenty of picnic spots,
Please advise by 2 week prior your intention to come so that I can confirm booking with Brislington.
Pay the Wanderer's Account identifying yourself by name and NPA and include BRIS. in the description.
BSB 032 078
Account No.774467
Limit: 10.
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