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4 Feb, Wed 7:40AM				Macquarie Park to Thornleigh (New Date)
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Date Changed) Meet at Macquarie Park metro station. Head towards De Burghs Bridge and join the Great North Walk and follow the Lane Cove River passing Bradleys Reserve, City View Lookout, Thorleigh Park to Thornleigh station. Early start to avoid possible hot weather. Steep and slippery tracks, creek crossings Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

4 Feb, Wed 9:45AM				The Ponds Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Jeff O.
From Carlingford Light Rail stop we have a short walk to join the Ponds Walk track. Follow the track through a mixture of urban bushland and streets to terminate at Yallamundi Light Rail stop. Return to Parramatta by Light Rail or by walking along the parallel pedestrian path, approx 2.5k. Bookings only one week before the walk please.   Location: Dundas Valley Limit: 15. View

5 Feb, Thu 8:00AM				Mt Colah to Sphinx Loop
Grade:4/6		Length	19km	542m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
We start off 2026 with some fairly shady walks. Today we will walk through tall trees of smooth apple gums & red blood woods to the picnic & swimming ground of Bobbin Head. Then we wind through the thick mangroves of the Warimoo track to take us to the Sphinx & pyramids. Here we have the options of finishing at the Sphinx,  or walk back to Mt Colah via the Chase trail. Keep an eye out for Aboriginal middens as you walk. Tracks are moderately challenging. Slippery & wet rocks & creeks surfaces Location: Mt kuring- gai NP Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 20. View

5 Feb, Thu 11:03AM				Social outing: Movie and Lunch
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Social outing to see BLUE MOON movie, followed by lunch at Spice Alley Very good review: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oct/16/blue-moon-review-ethan-hawke-richard-linklater-broadway-hart-rodgers Meals at Spice Alley are varied and reasonably priced. session starts at 11 am. Arrive earlier to get your ticket RSVP not required View

6 Feb, Fri 9:29AM				Discovering Sydney no 6: Kirribilli to Cremorne Point
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	110m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com A PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED TO THE WALKER WHO ATTENDS THE MOST WALKS IN THIS SERIES: Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Kirribilli to Cremorne Point Brief history of Milson Point/Kirribilli area; historic homes; water views; Admiralty and Kirribilli House, Sub base Platypus, Nutcote House home of author May Gibbs and The Barn near Mosman wharf. Option to leave from Cremorne Point wharf or continue walk to Mosman Bay, walk through Reid Park and take bus 230 from Avenue Road to Military Road. Limit: 10. View

7 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Rocky creek canyon
Grade:5/6		Length	6km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Rocky creek canyon is the classic canyon and is regarded as an entry level wet canyon as it does not have any abseils but does have several short swims with the longest being about 30 metres. The scenery in this canyon is unparalleled as its sculptured walls are regarded as the best you'll find anywhere. On this trip I plan to do the full length and climb up the exit track which means we won't have to double back and climb up the cascades. Participants should have the following gear, helmet, wetsuit, drybag, PFD if you are not a proficient swimmer. I have rated this a 5 because there are some tricky scrambles down cascades to negotiate and a rocky climb out at the end. rock scrambling and slippery conditions Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

9 Feb, Mon 9:33AM				Castle Head Katoomba
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	435m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet at the bus stop outside the Carrington on Katoomba Street with Opal card. Bus 686G bus at 09:33 (or if train late 09:53). Alight at Acacia apartments. Walk along Narrow Neck Road (fire trail) for approx 3km then turn off to Castle Head. Good views. Return to bus stop. Then walk back to Katoomba (or bus). Loose gravel. Edges. Roads Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Mon 9:40AM				Cronulla – Hungry Point Cliff Top Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	82m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) We will look at some of the art works on buildings in Cronulla as we make our way to the beach. From there we will walk on tracks that hug the coast, as we walk around to the recently opened, spectacular Hungry Point Cliff Top walk. We will complete the circuit by walking back to Cronulla Station. Booking essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I already have them. Bikes. There is some street walking and walking on beach sand. Location: cronulla Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 20. View

9 Feb, Mon 9:10AM				Three in One
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Cancelled) DUE TO LINCOLN'S ROCK CURRENTLY CLOSED     Rough, edges, windy, exposed, trip roots, scratchy vegetation. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

10 Feb, Tue 8:00AM				Northern Beaches Bush Care
Grade:3/6		Length	1km		Sydney Branch
Conny H.
(NEW!!!) Bush Care with Northern Beaches sub-branch. You may not know that NPA was gifted a lovely little bush block in the Cromer area decades ago to preserve threatened bushland habitat from development. It was once a “nudist colony” but is currently challenged by invasive weeds such as croton weed and pampas grass. Wear: Long sleeves, long pants, hat, sun protection, sturdy shoes. Bring: Water, thermos, keep cup, morning tea to share, garden gloves. Contact: Conny Harris 0432 643 295 Jane Judd 0428 434 446 Please contact Conny if you can join us Location: Cromer View

11 Feb, Wed 10:00AM				Brooklyn to Kangaroo Point and return
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Valma Q
Walk around the headland at Brooklyn to Parsley Bay and then back to Brooklyn via a reserve before heading out to the new Kangaroo Point boardwalk and returning to Brooklyn. Bookings only one week prior to date of walk please. Location: Hawkesbury River Limit: 15. View

11 Feb, Wed 8:00AM				Cherrybrook Swing Bridge and Natural Arch to Thornleigh
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) (Updated Details) Meet at Cherrybrook Station, bus 626 to start of the walk at cnr of Purchase Road and Handcock Drive, walk across Swing Bridge, Kentia track then some street walking to Blackwattle Track, Travors Lane Trail to Refuge Rock, Natural Arch and back to Blackwattle Trail, then on to The Jungo and finishing at Thornleigh Station via the Great North track. Steep, possibly slippery sections, creek crossings Location: Cherrybrook Limit: 15. View

11 Feb, Wed 11:30AM				Lunch get-together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
(NEW!!!) Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donoghues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. Location: Emu Plains View

12 Feb, Thu 8:02AM				Hornsby to Berowra
Grade:5/6		Length	22km	726m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This walk offers a panoramic view of the Berowra Valley, & an epic adventure. We will move through a rich tapestry of landscapes, from the cool, shaded depths of blue gum forests to the rugged, sun drenched ridges. The terrain is a true test of endurance, involving a series of punchy hills & steep scrambles, & a final ascent towards Berowra station. Slipper rock surfaces. Muddy patches & creek crossings Location: Mt kuring- gai NP Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 20. View

13 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 7: Balmain East
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister.   Location: Balmain Limit: 10. View

14 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Corkscrew Canyon~Upper Bowen creek south side
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Corkscrew canyon is in the upper section of South Bowen creek drainage system and is a relatively easyish canyon to do as it does not involved any abseils or long swims but rewards the curious hiker with stunning constricted passages, sculptured clifflines, gorgeous cascades and pools and the chance to see an area not all that often visited. Helmet, wetsuit, drybag and a PFD required for those who aren't competent swimmers. rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

16 Feb, Mon 8:29AM				Sand Hole to Glenbrook Gorge
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Station St to Sand Hole. Follow Glenbrook Creek downstream. Visit Blue Pool and Jellybean Pool. Make our way to the Gorge for a look. If time allows explore further in. Back track to Gorge Track up to park entrance and walk back to Glenbrook Station. Some off track. Creek crossings. Rock scrambling. Track down to Sandy Hole steep. Sand on rocks could be slippery. Close to creek at times, so some possibility of getting wet. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

18 Feb, Wed 10:00AM				Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(Date Changed) Enjoy beautiful harbour and ocean views as we walk to South Head and then to Rose Bay via Parsley Bay, Neilson Park and the Hermitage Foreshore Track. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please.   Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

19 Feb, Thu 8:01AM				Chatswood to Eastwood
Grade:4/6		Length	22km	395m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(Date Changed) We will walk mostly in the bush, shades of tall trees & along creeks & river from Chatswood station to Eastwood station via Fullers bridge. It is a part of the Great North walk from Fullers bridge to Browns Waterhole. Quite a long & challenging walk. Hopefully it will help us to lose kilos from the Xmas festivities. Creek crossings & slippery rock surfaces Location: Lane Cove River Park Map: Walking tracks of the Lane Cove Valley 1:10,000 Limit: 20. View

20 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 8: Parramatta Part 1
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Date Changed) LEADER: STEVE RINGBAUER Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister.     Map: parrammatta Limit: 10. View

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