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7 Feb, Sat 8:00AM Rocky creek canyon
Grade:5/6 Length 6km  250m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).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.(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 9:40AM Cronulla – Hungry Point Cliff Top Walk
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  82m Sydney Branch
John H.
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)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.(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

14 Feb, Sat 8:00AM Corkscrew Canyon~Upper Bowen creek south side
Grade:4/6 Length 6km  150m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.(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

21 Feb, Sat 8:00AM Morong creek falls~Morong creek~Kowmung river and return
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  450m 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.Morong creek with its series of spectacular cascades and falls is one of the gems of the Kanangra Boyd National Park and on this walk we will follow its downward path as it plummets down to the Kowmung river. If its going to be a hot day we may not go all the way down to the Kowmung river but swim in the many pools created by the creek. As this is a reasonable drive from Sydney, participating hikers may prefer to stay in Oberon the night before. rock scrambling
Location: kanangra boyd national park
Map: Shooters Hill 88302S Limit: 12. View

21 Mar, Sat 8:00AM Tahmoor gorge and Mermaid Pool circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  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.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Mermaids pool and Tahmoor gorge is a delightful circuit walk that takes you past numerous cascades and swimming holes where you can escape the heat of late Summer. On the last two occasions I did this walk it rained so we couldn't complete the entire walk through the most spectacular part of the gorge. Lets hope this time we have good weather! rock hopping
Location: Mermaids Pool and Tahmoor Gorge
Map: BARGO 9029-3-N Limit: 20. View

3 Apr, Fri 8:00AM Broad Swamp to Birds Rock walking track
Grade:3/6 Length 18km  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.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.The Broad Swamp to Birds Rock walking track is part of the 30kms plus Gardens of Stone great walk and is the last section of this track to be finished so of course I am keen to experience it. The track passes through various vegetation types and includes some spectacular viewpoints along the way including a show stopper lookout into Carne creek. This walk is all on tracks but I may go offtrack for a short distance to climb the odd pagoda which would be optional of course.
Location: Gardens of Stone SCA
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 20. View

4 Apr, Sat 8:00AM Tramway trail~The Towers~Blacks Corner and return
Grade:4/6 Length 15km  300m 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.A walk with history and lots of pagodas and stunning views! We start our hike along the Tramway trail, passing various old miners dwellings now being overtaken by nature and head west until the trail ends and we then follow the ridge along to Blacks Corner. Sounds deceptively simple but along the way we will encounter more pagodas and slots than you can imagine as well as some almost parkland sections of grassy lomandra until we reach our objective, Blacks Corner. A walk for those who want to leave the Easter crowds behind and explore a location rarely visited. rock scrambling and offtrack walking
Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Map: Glen Alice 89314N Limit: 12. View

5 Apr, Sun 8:00AM Wheeny Gap and waterfalls
Grade:4/6 Length 5km  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.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.What this walk lacks in distance it more than makes up for in terms of variety and pure enjoyment as there is much to see and savour in this not often visited part of Wollemi national park. Along the way you'll encounter some of the best and largest swimming holes you could hope to find, gorgeous waterfalls and cascades and stands of towering trees in a rainforest environment. Add to these features, some extraordinary tafoni enriched sandstone caves, rock wells to play in and a hellva lot more. All in all, an adventurers playground par excellence! rock scrambling and offtrack walking
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View

27 Jun - 18 Jul, Sat-Sat South Africa safari
Sydney Branch
Brian P.
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 longEducational | 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.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Nearly fully booked)

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Only one place remaining - be quick!

Ideally a lady willing to share with another NPA lady member, however will consider anyone wanting single accomodation - enquire NOW!

South Africa safari - 27th June - 18th July 2026 

Private safari for NPA members and guests, visiting:
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary
  • Okavango Delta
  • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
  • Chobe National Park
  • Victoria Falls
  • Hwange National Park
  • Mapesu Private Game Reserve
  • Kruger National Park
A select group of 12 fellow bushwalkers, travelling with an expert guide staying in eco hotels, lodges and permanent camps expecting to see all the "Big 5" animals in their natural habitat plus many other birds, mammals and reptiles. This tour is being professionally run by Intrepid Travel for us.  Tour starts and finishes in Johannesburg, direct flights from Sydney with Qantas or many other options. Expressions of interest welcome - contact leader by phone or email for further details. Wild animals! overseas travel
Location: South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe Limit: 12. View

15-27 Nov, Sun (09:01AM)-Fri (11:00AM) Kenya and Tanzania safari : Nakuru to Serengeti
Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.My wife and I will be heading over to Africa for our 7th safari and this time we are travelling from Kenya in Tanzania for 13 days staying in excellent accommodation including lodges and glamping tents whilst searching for wildlife. There are 10 spaces left on the trip with G Adventures and if any members would love to join us that would be wonderful! Below is the link to the safari. We are also planning on doing a pre mini trip to Tsavo national park in Kenya but that of course is optional. https://www.tourradar.com/t/318501 Limit: 16. View

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