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National Parks Association
ACTIVITIES SUPPLEMENT
November-December 1998
ONE
USUAL SHADED BORDER FOR WHOLE SUPPLEMENT WITH NO LINE
Grading system for walks
A single grading system suitable for all people and all
activities is not possible. Instead, NPA activities are
described by the three factors - distance, ascent and
terrain - which most determine the overall difficulty.
*
Total length of the walk in kilometres giving walkers
some idea of the amount of walking and the speed
intended by the leader.
*
Total ascent in metres expected during the walk.
*
Type of terrain giving the most apt description of the
walk. When required further details are given in the
description of the trip.
Potential hazards on activities
Whilst walks vary greatly in difficulty, dangers such as
poor weather, river crossings, rock climbing and other
hazards can be encountered and cannot always be
anticipated. Participants on NPA activities must
ensure that they have adequate fitness and that they
are suitably equipped. Participants must also make
sure that they are aware of the conditions likely to be
encountered and have adequate experience for the
activity which they intend to undertake. If in doubt,
participants should speak with the leader for further
information.
Bookings
Please give reasonable notice to leaders if you wish
to join an activity, and verify all transport and meeting
details. People leading activities for the NPA do so
on a voluntary basis and may decline any person's
request to attend. The leader's permission must be
obtained before inviting friends or bringing children on
activities. Please follow any restrictions of the times
at which leaders wish to be contacted.
Search and Rescue
Leaders should leave full details of their trip with a
responsible person. The NPA is affiliated with the
Confederation of Bushwalkers, which maintains a
voluntary Search and Rescue section to assist those
in difficulties in the bush. In the event of an overdue
party or other incident ring the following NPA
contacts:
Lyn Gett: (02) 9236 2904 (W); (02) 9790 7130 (H)
David Shepherd: (042) 266565
Richard Thompson (02)92138033(w),(02)91441392(h)
You may also contact Search and Rescue via pocket
pagers by phoning 016 020 from anywhere. Ask the
operator to send your message (including return
phone number) to pager number 277 321.
LIABILITY
LIABILITY
LIABILITY
LIABILITY
LIABILITY
Every person participating in an activity conducted by
the National Parks Association does so as a volun-
teer in all respects, and as such accepts responsibil-
ity for any personal injury, however incurred. The
Association, its office bearers and walks leaders
cannot accept liability in regard to any injury or
damage suffered by any person while engaged in any
NPA activity.
W
elcome to our November-December walks
program. As usual we have a nice selection of
day walks, extended activities, and the prospect of
some great summer trips early next year.
Our third annual Woodford to Warragamba walk
(W to W) has just been completed. This year, a total
of 85 walkers set out from three locations (Woodford,
Glenbrook and The Oaks) and completed walks of
33, 23 and 13km.
A special feature was again the beaut morning tea
at The Oaks prepared by Nick and Judith Hill. People
could not help being impressed by the mountains of
pastries which Judith kept putting on the table!
Erskine Creek was safely crossed despite the
level being a little higher than normal, and the climb
out of the valley proved no problem. The groups then
combined and we walked en masse along the fire
trail into Warragamba. And again Phil Foster and the
Blue Mountains Branch people had a terrific BBQ
waiting for the hungry walkers.
We will have a fuller article about the day in a
future Journal. But for now there are many people
who made the day such a success. Greg Bridge and
Phil Foster did the largest share of the organising,
Nick and Judith Hill for the terrific morning tea, Peter
Caldwell for leading one of the groups along with
Greg and myself, Steve Bennetts and Alan Gow for
providing support and transport at various stages.
And as in the past the work of Blue Mountains
Branch was superb with many people being involved
for the complete day or a part ot it. Special thanks to:
Wendy and Frank Wilkinson; Lily and Les Lawrenson;
Judith and Nick Hill; Jan and Phil Foster; Marion
Hawley; Kees Putting; Kay Davidson; and Tony
Foster.
This will be the last W to W in its current format.
Sydney Water will shortly start construction of the new
spillway, blocking access across the dam for several
years. But already the thinking caps are on and you
can be sure that we will have a similar event next
August.
And on the subject of coming events. The Six Foot
Track in a day trip is on again. The date is March 20
so keep that weekend free!
Walks/Activities Deadlines
Jan - Feb
Oct 02
Mar - Apr
Nov 27
Enjoy Your Walking!
Richard Thompson,
Sydney Branch Field Activities Coordinator

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Walks - Activities
NOTE TITLE FONT - IMPRESS BT
1 Nov Sun
Manly
Macquarie
Day walk 8km easy
Diane 4625 8076
Manly Dam Circuit, limit 20
3 Nov Tue
Royal NP
Sydney
Easy day walk, bike ride optional 10-12km
Jean Blackman
8.36am train Central suburban to Sutherland. Meet
leader, walk to Audley, hire bikes. Ride Lady
Carrington Drive, walk in same area for non cyclists
4 Nov Wed
Royal NP
Sydney
Day walk 240m asc, 14km mostly on tracks, some
eroded and slippery, 3km rockhopping
Ralph Newboult 9579 4889 not Tue eve, never bet
6-8pm, no need to phone unless a query
Heathcote station - Karloo pool - Kangaroo Creek -
Head of Navigation - Robertson’s Knoll - Audley -
Loftus station. 8.17am Central platform 25, 9.01am
Heathcote station, eastern side. Beautiful bush -
swimming. Map CMA Port Hacking
7 Nov Sat
Blue Mountains NP
Sydney
Day walk 350m asc, 9 km tracks and non-tracks,
steep scrambling involved
Henry Roda 9948 2715
Evans Lookout - Edenderry Falls - Hilary Falls -
Authusa Falls - Carne Wall - Beauchamp Falls
Inviting swimming holes, scenic waterfalls, magnifi-
cent glen with big rocks. Practice your nimble feet
along Carne Wall, descend into Greaves Creek. Map
CMA Katoomba. Limit 10
7 Nov Sat
Georges River NP
Sydney
Easy/medium day walk 12-14km rocky tracks
Jean Blackman
8.58am train, suburban platform to Padstow, ETA
9.20. Meet leader and walk to Panania via river board
walk. Bush tracks
7 Nov Sat
Morton NP
Blue Mountains
Day walk 500m asc, 16km mostly tracks
Mark Goodson 4739 3898 7-8.30pm Mon-Fri only
Long Point - Shoalhaven River - Badgery’s Lookout.
There will be plenty of time for adip in the wonderful
Shoalhaven and to savour the great views of the
gorge on this walk down amongst the Southern
Highlands. Map: Caoura 1:25,000. Limit 15
7 Nov Sat
Berry, Kiama, S Coast
Illawarra
2 medium short day walks, 200m asc/desc, 12km on
tracks
Pam Robinson 4284 1662
Meet Berry Apex park, drive to trackhead, climb to
Drawing Room Rocks, return. Drive to Kiama,
Saddleback Mountain, walk Hoddles track. Views,
varied vegetation.
8 Nov Sun
Blue Mountains NP
Illawarra
Day walk 350m desc/asc, 15km
Des Towne 4261 5855
Undercliff, Overcliff, Valley of the Waters, Vera Falls.
Lots of steps, beautiful views
8 Nov Sun
Heathcote NP
Sydney
Tree/ shrub recognition, 100m asc, 6km easy tracks
Brian Saunders 9523 5681
Learn the names of bushland trees and shrubs, and
how to identify them. Gymea lilies, blackboys,
angophora trees and banksias abound in this fertile
valley. Countless species to be found. Bring booklets
like Burnum Burnum’s “Wild Things” and help the
leader. This is a bushwalker’s appreciation walk
rather than a tuition, and contributions are welcome.
Map: Royal NP. Limit 20
8 Nov Sun
Nattai NP
Sydney/Blue Mts
Easy day walk 50m/180m asc, 12/15km, easy level
track or steep climb out
Judith and Nick Hill 4739 2871 around 7pm
The Box Vale track near Mittagong. Two walks on the
same day. We will all follow the disused railway
formations to the lookout then the more energetic will
visit the old coal mine (very steep incline) while the
others will wander slowly back. Everyone will finish
back at Lake Alexandra for a BYO BBQ tea. Map:
Mittagong 1:25,000 Limit 12 each
Blue Mountains NP
Sydney
Full pack walk 600m asc, 24km over 2 days mostly
tracks, some creek and river crossings, rock
scrambling
Pierre Lang 9824 0453 7-9pm only
Carlon’s Farm - Breakfast Creek - Coxs River -
Scrubber’s Saddle - Jenolan River - Mumbedah
Creek junction - Coxs river - Tinpot Hill - Carlon’s
Farm. Come and share this adventure. Map Jenolan
1:25,000, Gangerang sketch. Limit 8
10 Nov Tue
Sutherland Shire
Sydney
Day walk, steep sections, 12-14km, reserves/streets
Jean Blackman
8.53am train Central (suburban plat.) to Oatley. Meet
leader, walk streets, reserves to Jannali via Como,
Bonnet Bay
11 Nov Wed
Glenbrook
Sydney
Day walk, 200m asc, 14km all on tracks, some
eroded
Ralph Newboult and Bob Shayler 9579 4889 not Tue
eve and never between 6-8pm. No need to phone
unless a query
Glenbrook station - Old Zig Zag railway and return.
8.22am Sydney Terminal (country platform) 9.18am
Glenbrook station. Map: ‘Blue mountains heritage
trails’ available from NPWS Tourist Info Centre
planning a walk? send details to
Richard Thompson 02 9144 1392 (H) 9213 8033 (W)
or e-mail richard@ips.gov.au

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Nov - Dec 1998
12 Nov Thur
Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Sydney
Easy day walk 10km, rocky tracks
Jean Blackman
8.49am train Central (suburban plat) to Mt.Kuringai
Stn. Meet leader, walk via Appletree Bay to Berowra,
up hill finish. Suit beginners
14 Nov Sat
Great North Walk
Sydney
Easy/medium 50m asc, 9km on tracks
Bill Hall 9481 0591 6-7pm week of walk
Hornsby station to Thornleigh station via a section of
the GNW
14 Nov Sat
Blue Mountains NP
Sydney
Medium day walk 450m asc, 20km fire trails, track,
very steep climb, spikes and chains on rock faces
Peter Fox 9799 9402 (h), 9662 5741 (w)
Carlon’s Farm - Carlons Head - Narrow Neck - Taros
Ladder - Medlow Gap - Fire Trail - Carlons Farm. The
ascent of Carlons Head involves a series of spikes
and chains. This is a spectacular walk for those
looking for something different. Map: Jamison and
Jenolan. Limit 12
14 Nov Sat
Brisbane Waters NP
Sydney
Day walk 300m asc, 25km track and firetrail
Roy Jamieson 4323 7654 (h) royjam@fastlink.com.au
Staples Lookout-Patonga Beach and return. A
pleasant walk, great views over Broken Bay. Map:
Gosford and Broken Bay CMAs. Limit 15
15 Nov Sun
Royal NP
Southern Sydney
Day walk 50m asc, 10km on tracks
Peter Vaughan 9528 7341 7-8pm, 9556 3485 (w)
Curra Moors Circuit (including Eagle Rock).
Wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and spectacular ocean
views. A circular walk through open heathland and
along sea cliffs. Can arrange a lift from Sutherland
Station. Map: Royal NP Tourist. Limit 20
15 Nov Sun
Blue Mountains NP
Sydney
Day walk 220m asc, 14km some rock hopping
Malcolm January 9416 7915, 6.30-9.30pm
Hazelbook, Adelina Falls, Terrace Falls, Hazelbrook.
Varied habitat with lots of waterfalls and chance of a
swim. Limit 25
15 Nov Sun
Heathcote NP
Illawarra
Easy med day walk, 14km on tracks, moderate hill
climbs
Wes Sweet 4272 2625
Meet Waterfall rail station 9am. Walk via Abaroo Gully,
Bullawaring track, Kingfisher Pool to Waterfall
14-15 Nov Sat/Sun
Morton NP
Illawarra
Easy canoe, 20km, camping
Caryll Sefton 4284 2004
Paddle from Bundeela to Tallowa overnight camp on
beautiful Lake Yurunga on Kangaroo Valley branch.
All gear to be carried in canoes. Life jackets
compulsory. Canoe hire available.
14-15 Nov Sat/Sun
Morton NP
Illawarra
2 day pack walk, day 1: 490m day 2: 650m asc, ea
day 10km on firetrail and track, hilly
George Daniel 9449 4769 (7-9pm)
Meryla Pass to Griffin’s farm site on Yarrunga creek.
Walk on historic convict built road - camp on very
civilised campsite, optional parts walking - scenic
views - see wombats. Map: Bundanoon 1:25,000
‘Bushwalks in Sydney Region’ Vol.1 Limit 15
17 Nov Tue
Royal NP
Sydney
Medium day walk 12-14km rocky tracks
Jean Blackman
9.05am train (country plat) to Waterfall. Meet leader,
walk to Heathcote via Blue Pools. Karloo poss swim
18 Nov Wed
Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Sydney
Day walk 200m asc, 14km all on tracks, some eroded
and slippery
Ralph Newboult 9579 4889 not Tue eve and never
between 6-8pm. No need to ph unless a query
Ku-ring-gai High School - Sphinx - Cowan Creek -
Bobbin Head - Apple Tree Bay - Mount Kuringai
station
8.31am Central (Berowra via Chatswood) 9.06am
Turramurra station, 9.15am Shorelink bus No.577 from
station. 9.28am High School where walk starts
21 Nov Sat
Heathcote NP
Illawarra
Easy day walk 13km, small climbs
Teddy Curtis 4229 7509 (between 7-9pm)
Waterfall Mooray track, Bullawaring track via
Kingfisher Pool, Mt. Westmacott Scout camp, Lake
Toolooma back to Waterfall. Swims. Limit 15
21 Nov Sat
Blue Mountains NP
Sydney
Medium day walk 470m asc, 14km all on tracks, one
steep climb with steps
Carole Beales 9907 2829 (8-10pm), 9552-2355 (W)
(Thur & Fri only)
Pierces Pass - Grose river - Blue Gum forest and
return. Side trip to Rigby’s lookout to admire the view
down the valley. Pleasant riverside walk with
magnificent views of cliffs including Banks Walls.
Lunch in the magnificent Blue Gum Forest. Carry
water for all day. Map: Mt.Wilson CMA, walk 51
‘Bushwalks in Sydney Region’ Vol.2. Limit 15
21 Nov Sat
Blue Mountains NP
Sydney
Day walk 300m asc, 29km mostly tracks
Greg Bridge 9804 6490 (h) 9-10.30pm 9437 6655 (w)
9-4.30pm
Carlons Farm, Breakfast Creek, Cox’s River, Six Foot
track, Megalong Valley Rd. A point to point walk
which includes a very beautiful section (14km) of the
Cox usually only visited on overnight walks. Plenty of
optional swimming holes to help us cool off if the
wather is hot. Map: Jenolan. Limit:20
NPA members are very welcome to attend trips
arranged by the NPA of the ACT. Contact walks
organiser Max Lawrence on 02 6288 1370.

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21 Nov Sat
Royal NP
Sydney
Easy/medium day walk and sausage sizzle, 12-14km
up and down on rocky tracks
Jean Blackman
8.44am train (country plat) to Sutherland ETA 9.15am
meet leader for circular walk via Temptation Creek,
Hacking River, sausage sizzle at Audley BYO.
21 Nov Sat
Lane Cove River
Sydney
Easy/med 14km walk on tracks
Norma Whitmore 9872 4679 no need to contact
Roseville station to Epping station via Great North
Walk. Meet Roseville station on platform 9.30am. Train
to Hornsby leaves Central 8.51am (check!). Finish
walk at Epping station
22 Nov Sun
Blue Mountains NP
H'bury/C’land
Easy day walk 220m asc, 10km with some rock
hopping at creek crossings
Brad Sichter 4572 5804(h) 6-9pm week nights
Hazelbrook - Adelina Falls - Terrace Falls -
Hazelbrook. Meet at Hazelbrook station. Walk along
tracks and firetrails through open sclerophyll forest
and rainforest with six waterfalls along the way. Map:
Katoomba. Limit 20
22 Nov Sun
Blue Mountains NP
Sydney
Day walk 800m asc, 7.5km, tracks - some a little
rough
Sandy Johnson 9489 3500
Circling Medlow Bath Hotel to west. Good views of
Megalong Valley, passing gatekeepers cottage,
Marks Tomb, Tucker’s Lookout, sunbath, Sensation
Point, Maxine’s Bower, old pool site, Flying Fox, Three
Brothers, Hotel. Map: Blue Mts. Tourist. Limit 20
23-29 Nov Mon/Sun
Kosciuszko NP
Illawarra
Day walks, canoeing (optional), base camp at cars
Graham Burgess 4261 5799
Walks: Hume and Hovell track, Buddong Falls to
Talbingo 18km 400m asc. Warogong Sugarloaf
walking track 12km 400m desc and more. Canoe
Talbingo Reservoir. Camp Talbingo Caravan Park
O’Hares Crossing. Limit 12
24 Nov Tue
Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Sydney
Medium day walk 100m asc, 12-14 km rocky tracks
Jean Blackman
Meet leader Chatswood Interchange for 8.45am bus
(285) to Terry Hills shops. Circular walk via Smiths
Creek and dreaded log!
26 Nov Thur
Eloura Bushland
Sydney
Easy/medium approx 11km on tracks
Norma Whitmore 9872 4679 no need to contact
Hornsby - Eloura Bushland - West Pennant Hills - M2
bus station. Meet western side of Hornsby station
9.30am. Train via Nth Shore leaves Central 8.37am
(check!). Return buses to city and Epping
28 Nov Sat
Morton NP
Sydney
Day walk 500m asc, 19km mostly river bank walking
Greg Bridge9804 6490 (h)(after 9pm), 9437 6655 (w)
Badgers Lookout & Spur, Shoalhaven R, Billy Bulloos
Canyon & return. Spectacular views, swimming op-
portunities, exploring Canyon make this great summer
walk. Early start, late finish. Map: Caoura. Limit 20
28 Nov Sat
Lane Cove River
Illawarra
Paddle easy 14km flat water
John Bell 4227 3928
Picturesque paddle Harbour to Fullers Bridge; further
short paddle beyond weir to wash canoes. Wash from
speed boats could be a hazard, PFDs compulsory
28 Nov Sat
South Coast
Illawarra
Escarpment forest walk, 100m asc, undulating 15km
Pam Robinson 4284 1662
Meet S end track, 1km S golf course Princes H'way.
Walk to Stanwell Park L'out, return. Views, varied veg
28 Nov Sat
Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Sydney
Easy/medium day walk 250m, 10km rocky
Jean Blackman
8.45am train (country platform) to Brooklyn ETA 9.45.
Meet leader for circular walk via Peak Hill, some
climbing
29 Nov Sun
Blue Mountains NP
Sydney
Medium day walk 14km on tracks
Mike Schwarz 9144 2106 (7-9.30pm)
Faulconbridge - Sassafras Creek - Glenbrook Creek -
Perch Ponds - Martins Lookout - Magdala Creek -
Springwood. Great summer walk; lots of shade and
swimming. Map Springwood CMA. Limit 20
29 Nov Sun
Bargo
Macquarie
Medium day walk in the Upper Bargo river area
Roland Ware 4681 9333
28-29 Nov Sat/Sun
Morton NP
Sydney
Full pack walking/liloing, approx 400m asc/desc,
18km good tracks, walking around rapids
Tom Hayllar 9905 3484 7-9pm Tuesdays
Matadoro Ridge - Astay Buttress - Great Horseshoe
Bend - Paradise Ck - Blockup Gorge - Flying Fox
Track (car shuffle needed). Carry lilos to Shoalhaven
R then float and paddle, pack resting on lilo. See the
tremendous block-up gorge from water level. Share
your gourmet offerings around campfire Sat night.
Maps: Touga, Caoura 1:25,000. Limit 10
28-29 Nov Sat/Sun
Mittagong
Illawarra
Weekend camp, canoeing, walking, river flats
Jim Chapman 4296 3633
Goodmans Ford bet Mittagong & Wombeyan Caves
Rendezvous Mittagong, proceed to Goodmans Ford
via Wombeyan Caves Rd. Very pleasant ly situated
private campsite overlooking river, swimming. Option
to stay more than 2 days if you wish.
NPA 1998 Lecture Series
How the West should be Won ...
Last chance!
MONDAY 12 OCTOBER
Jamie Pittock
, Conservation Coordinator, WWF
Greening the west. What are we doing about it?
TIME:
7.00pm
PLACE:
Hallstrom Theatre, Australian
Museum, William Street entrance
COST:
$7.00 ($5.00 concession)
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Make cheques
payable to National Parks Association of NSW, Sydney
Branch and send to PO Box A81, Sydney South 1235.
CONTACT Claire Carlton on 02 9560 4553

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Blue Mountains NP
Sydney
2 day pack walk, day 1 250m, day 2 340m asc, each
day 9km on track & pagoda country, 1 river crossing
George Daniel 9449 4769 (7-9pm)
Bell station to Wollangambe Crater. Walk through
eroded sandstone wilderness country to extinct
volcanic crater - camp by river. Maps: CMA Mt
Wilson, Wollangambe, Wollemi NP tourist. Limit 15
28 Nov-6 Dec
Wollemi NP
Berrima
Multi day pack walk following the Colo River -
predominantly trackless river walking
David Carmichael 4822 2466 after 6pm. Confirm
before 20 November
Journey from Newnes, exit via Bob Turners track.
Fantastic gorge country in Wollemi wilderness. Food
drop planned. Maps: CMA - Ben Bullen, MtMorgan,
Six Brothers, Colo Heights, Mountain Lagoon. Limit 8
30 Nov Mon
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Sydney
Monthly get-together to air Branch matters and enjoy
talk/slides. Tea, coffee from 6.30pm Mitchell Room,
Level 4 Imperial Arcade, enter from Pitt St Mall.
Details Branch newsletter
1 Dec Tues
Lane Cove R NP Part 1
Sydney
Easy/medium day walk 12km
Jean Blackman
Bus 288 leaves York St QVB 8.45am to Phoenix St.
Lane Cove town hall. Meet leader for circular walk
along river
2 Dec Wed
Heathcote NP
Sydney
Day walk 160m asc, 13km all on tracks, some eroded
Ralph Newboult 9579 4889 not Tue eve and
neverbetween 6-8pm. No need to ph unless a query.
Waterfall - Bullawarring track - Lake Eckersley -
Pipeline - Friendly track - Heathcote station. 8.17am
Central platform 25. 9.06am Waterfall station where
walk starts. Beautiful bush - swimming. Maps:
‘Bushwalks in the Sydney Region’ Vol 1 No.11
3 Dec Thur
Sydney Harbour
Sydney
Med/hard long day walk, 23km
***** ****** 9399 ****, phone only if first walk
Wynyard - Art Gallery - Kings Cross - Elizabeth Bay -
Darling Point - Rose Bay - The Hermitage - Nielson
Park - Parsley Bay - Watsons Bay. Meet 9am York St.
entrance to Wynyard and walk through historic and
beautiful parts of Sydney
5 Dec Sat
Nepean River
Illawarra
Canoe, easy paddle
Col Meharg 4229 2629
Douglas Park to Menangle, rural scenery, lifebelts
compulsory
5 Dec Sat
Royal NP
Sydney
Med day walk 14-16km rocky tracks, steep sections
Jean Blackman
8.44am train (country plat) to Helensburgh ETA
9.30am. Meet leader, walk to Waterfall via Bola Ridge
5 Dec Sat
Royal NP
Southern Sydney
Day walk 17km on tracks
Eric Stone 9546 7128 Mon-Fri week of walk 7-8pm
Waterfall - Couranga track - Forest path - McKell Ave
- Waterfall. Walk at slow steady pace, time to identify
and enjoy flora and fauna. Walk through rainforest,
admire National Falls. Map: CMA Royal NP. Limit 6
5 Dec Sat
Blue Mountains NP
Sydney
Overnight walk 50m asc, 28km, good terrain
Malcolm January 9416 7915 6.30-9.30pm
Woodford to Glenbrook. Start approx 9pm and walk
by light of full moon, enjoy stars and views of distant
lights. Breakfast at Glenbrook. Limit 30
6 Dec Sun
Illawarra Escarpment SRA
Illawarra
Easy medium day walk, 320m asc/desc, 8km
Col Meharg 4229 2629
Meet saddle, power lines, Mt Kembla 9.30am. Coastal
mountain views, rainforest
6 Dec Sun
Blue Mountains NP
H'bury/C’land
Canyon 300m asc, 6km some rough parts
Rick Jamieson 4572 1321 (H & W) any time
Bowens Ck south branch. A nice canyon with 2 ab-
seils of 15m & several short swims, in magical upper
section of Bowens Ck. Map: Mt Wilson. Limit 14
6 Dec Sun
Dharawal SRA
Macarthur
Medium day walk
Barry Durman 4634 1359
A great spot
CANCELLATION OF BOOKINGS
Please note that if you book on a walk and then
decide to cancel, you should let the walks leader
know. Aside from being common courtesy it
allows other NPA members to attend the walk.

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5-6 Dec Sat/Sun
Wollemi NP
Sydney
Full pack walk, day 1 180m, day 2 690m asc, 23km
rough in parts
Pierre Lang 9824 0453, 7-9pm only
Mountain Lagoon - Gospers Ridge - Mailes Ridge -
Colo R & Gorge - Mt Lagoon. Fine views over Colo,
good camp site. Maps: Mt Lagoon, Wollemi. Limit 8
5-6 Dec Sat/Sun
Myall Lakes NP
Blue Mountains
2 day pack walk, tracks, beaches
Mark Goodson 4739 3898 7-8.30pm Mon-Fri
Kataway Bay - Shelley Bch - Big Gibber Headland -
Fiona Bch. Perfect walk for heat of summer with camp
by lake, beaches, plenty of wildlife. A littorally en-
riching experience! Map: Myall Lakes CMA. Limit 12
5-6 Dec Sat/Sun
Hawkesbury River
Sydney
Canoeing/kayaking
Joe Pike 018 276 883, Phillipa 9630 6769
Sat: Easy paddle approx 20km downstream with tide.
Suit beginners: chance to try different kayaks. Sat
night camp at Courangra cottage. Sun: paddle to
Gentlemans Halt and/or short walks to Aboriginal art
5-6 Dec Sat/Sun
Bungonia SRA
Illawarra
Car camp with easy day walks
Teddy Curtis 4229 7509
Fees apply, facilities include kitchen. Limit 15
8 Dec Tue
Royal NP
Sydney
Royal Regatta: Easy day walk and fun rowing, 6km
Jean Blackman
8.36am train, suburban plat Central to Loftus. Meet
leader. Walk to Audley, hire boats, row up ck, swim
9 Dec Wed
Bouddi NP
Sydney
Day walk 120m asc, 10km all on fire trails or tracks
Ralph Newboult and Bob Shayler 9579 4889 not Tue
eve, never bet 6-8pm, no need to ph unless a query
Woy Woy station - cars to Killcare - walk to Tallow
Bch - Box Head - Lobster Bch - Pretty Bch - Hardys
Bay & back. 8.16am (country plat Central) 9.23am
Woy Woy station. Sufficient cars at Woy Woy to
convey all to Hardys Bay. Bring a car if you can!
Good sea views, swimming. Map: Broken Bay CMA
10 Dec Thur
Heathcote NP
Sydney
Easy day walk, 10km
Jean Blackman
9.05am train country plat to Waterfall. Meet leader.
Walk to Heathcote via Lake Eckersly, possible swim.
Favourite walk, suit beginners
12 Dec Sat
Sydney Harbour NP
Sydney
Easy day walk 8km, good track, nice walk, swim
Frances Smrdel 9635 8836
Ferry from Circular Quay 9.50am to Cremorne, walk
to Clifton Gardens for lunch, then back to Sirius Cove
and Taronga Park wharf for ferry back to Circular
Quay
12 Dec Sat
Royal NP
Southern Sydney
Day walk 100m asc, 10km some rock scrambling
Peter Vaughan 9528 7341 (h) 7-8pm or 9556 3485
(w)
Heathcote - Karloo Pool - Kangaroo Creek -
Heathcote. A scenic walk along the beautiful
Kangaroo Creek stopping for a swim in the many
deep cool pools. Map: Royal NP tourist, limit 15
12 Dec Sat
Royal NP
Illawarra
Medium day walk, mostly on tracks, steep 300m asc
at finish, 12km
Wes Sweet 4272 2625
Meet Garawarra Ranger station off Sir Bertram
Stevens Dr 9.30am. Walk via Thelma Ridge, South
Era, Burning Palms, up to Garawarra. Swims
12 Dec Sat
Blue Mountains NP Part 1
Sydney
Medium day walk 200m asc/desc, 12-14km rough
rocky tracks
Jean Blackman
8.02am train (country platform) to Blaxland ETA 9.08.
Meet leader, walk to Glenbrook along creek, some
crossings.
12-19 Dec
Nadgee NR/Ben Boyd NP
Armidale
Full pack walk 300m asc, 100km, beaches, tracks,
some thick scrub
Paul McCann 6772 6156 7-10pm, contact ASAP
Mallacoota - Cape Howe - Newtons Beach -
Womboyne - Ben Boyd NP - Eden. Nadgee Nature
Reserve is the only coastal wilderness in NSW and
contains magnificent coastal scenery. Spectacular
cliffs, sea caves and unspoilt beaches are features of
the area. Maps: Eden, Mallacoota 1:100,000, Limit 10
13 Dec Sun
Blue Mountains NP
Sydney
Medium day walk 150m, 10km partially off track with
steep scramble up Pisgah rock
Mike Schwarz 9144 2106 (7-9.30pm)
The Oaks, Monkey Ropes Ck, Dadder Cave, Pisgah
Rock, The Oaks. interesting walk down pretty creek
to even prettier ck, swims. Map: Penrith CMA. Limit
15

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