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26 Aug - 1 Sep, Sat-Fri			Ballina
Grade:3/6	Length	20km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Week of day paddles in Northern Rivers region. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers run by Helen and Scott Rawstorne, who runs the Global Paddler website and has published several Paddlers Guides - to NSW, QLD, VIC. There will be 6 day paddles, chosen with weather conditions in mind, 15-25km daily. One free day midweek. Sit in kayaks; experienced paddlers. PFDs compulsory. Kayaks also available for hire. Limit: 25. View

26 Aug, Sat 10:03AM			Birchgrove – Balmain East
Grade:2/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Judith H.
Bus / ferry return to city from Balmain East. Streets, parks, steps, ups & downs, water views. View

26 Aug, Sat 10:32AM			Blackheath
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Updated Details) Leader: Sheila Walker, tel: 0408 588 400. Walls Ledge - Colliers Causway -Porters Pass. On the western side of Blackheath, this spectacular track passes along ledges, cliff tops and a little canyon. The walk takes about 4 hours. Train back from Blackheath at 3:14 pm or 3:44 pm. This is a Great Ocean Walk (March 2018) meet and greet but all NPA members are welcome. Members who wish to do the Great Ocean Walk are encouraged to join. No need to contact leader but RSVP by email is appreciated. Some eroded, but manageable sections with steps and handrails. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

26-27 Aug, Sat (08:23AM)-Sun (15:00PM)			Colo Meroo Camp
Grade:4/6	Length	24km	600m	Sydney Branch
Nicola L.
Mountain Lagoon to Colo Meroo Campground via Gospers Ridge and Mailes Ridge, steep final descent to Colo River, superb views along the way. Camping on grassy flats alongside the river, with the opportunity for some off-track exploring and/or river walking as the mood takes us. Return the following day, 600m ascent. Joint walk with the Bush Club. Co-leader Kris Moore. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 8. View

26 Aug, Sat			Mt Solitary Traverse
Grade:4/6	Length	20km	920m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Wentworth Falls to Katoomba. Commencing from Kedumba Valley Road descend and cross Kedumba River. Steep ascent to Mt Solitary. Continue uphill to eventual descent of the Koorowall Knife-edge. Follow Ruined Castle Ridge Track with a steep ascent up the Golden Stairs to the finish line. A classic Blue Mountains walk with two big up and down sections. Cliff edges, river crossing, loose rocks and slippery sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jamison 89302N and Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. Best Walk: Mt Solitary Traverse View

26-27 Aug, Sat (07:00AM)-Sun (06:49AM)			Sydney Oxfam Walk 2017
Grade:4/6	Length	50km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
Esther
This walk is led by Yidan Saladine. Walk 50km in a team of four, in just 24 hours. In honour of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 50th Anniversary in 2017, Oxfam is rolling out a special 50km Trailwalker in Sydney. What better way to commit to an ultimate team challenge? Get fit by walking 50km to challenge poverty. The trail starts at Bobbin Head and follows the 100km trail to finish in Balgowlah Heights with a stunning view towards the harbour. Please contact Yidan on 0414 563 558 or ysaladine@hotmail.com for more details. Slippery sections. Map: Great Northern Limit: 4. View