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Supplement to National Parks Journal, DECEMBER 1998

National Parks Association

ACTIVITIES SUPPLEMENT

January-February 1999

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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: 9790 7130

David Shepherd: 4226 6565

Richard Thompson 9213 8033 (W), 9144 1392 (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 of NSW Inc does so

as a volunteer in all respects, and as such accepts

responsibility for any personal injury, however in-

curred. 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.

Walks/Activities Deadlines

Mar-April

Nov 27

May - June

Feb 05

Enjoy Your Walking!

Richard Thompson,

Sydney Branch Field Activities Coordinator

W

elcome to the January-February Walks Program!

This program each year makes me think of lazy

days spent relaxing around pools in mountain creeks;

floating on a lilo in the swirling water; sheltering under

rocky overhangs from the rays of the baking noon sun,

listening to the sounds of cicadas reach a peak and

then die away for a short moment; or dark clouds

gathering, then sounds of raindrops pounding on the

ground and ripples spreading outwards on the water.

As usual you will find plenty of walks in this

program on which you can enjoy a wonderful summer

of bushwalking. The Field Activities Committee is

having a campaign to encourage new and existing

NPA members to enjoy our great national parks

through our NPA Walks Program. Our walkers already

know how great NPA activities are - but there are NPA

members out there who have never been on one of our

walks!!

Later in the walks program you will find contact

details for four NPA members (myself, Greg Bridge,

Steve Bennetts, and Henry Roda). If you want

information about bushwalking in general or NPA walks

in particular, please contact any of these people. Our

aim is to make it easier for all members to participate

on NPA activities without worries about what to bring,

what to wear, how to book etc etc. Don’t hesitate to

contact one of these people and then go on an NPA

walk.

Greg is also leading two trips especially for new

NPA members - a good way to get started on NPA

bushwalking. The trips are on Jan 23 and Feb 28, so

see the Program for more details.

And on coming events, you will find an advance

notice for 1999 Six Foot Track Walk on March 20.

Katoomba to Jenolan Caves in one day is a tough walk

but very rewarding. There was tremendous interest in

the walk last year so please book early.

Information About NPA Walks

Want to know more about bushwalking or NPA

activities? Contact any one of the following NPA

members:

Richard Thompson 9144 1392 (evenings)

Greg Bridge 9804 6490 (after 9pm) 9437 6655 (w)

Steve Bennetts 9411 4908 (evenings)

Henry Roda 9948 2715 (daytime and evenings)

And if you'd like to lead a walk, please contact

Richard Thompson.

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Walks - Activities

NOTE TITLE FONT - IMPRESS BT

19 Dec Sat

Towra Point

Jamie Erskine 9668 9111

Friends of Towra Point Nature Reserve are holding one

of their regular weeding events - come & join in from

7.30 am, with a BBQ lunch to follow.

Lord Howe Island

Approx seven days early 1999, walking this beautiful and

interesting World Heritage listed Island. Expected cost

approx $700-$900 p/p incl airfares and accommodation.

Interested parties please call Phillipa on 9630 6769 or

leader Joe Pike on 018 276 883 to discuss a suitable date

2 Jan Sat

Botany Bay NP Part 1

Sydney

Easy/medium, 12km

Jean Blackman

Bus 391 Circular Quay 8.50, Central 9.05 to Botany

cemetery. Leader joins bus at Kingsford, walk to Prince

Henry Hospital via beaches, headlands. Can shorten,

visitors welcome. Swim

3 Jan Sun

Royal NP

Illawarra

Day walk, 200m asc 13km some trackless

Ken Kort 4268 1251 no need to contact

Meet at Waterfall Station at 9.15am, then to Kangaroo

Creek, Bottle Forest track to Heathcote Station. Swimming,

rock hopping

1-4 Jan

Blue Mountains NP

Sydney

Pack walk 700m asc, 15km foot pad

Richard Thompson 9144 1392 (h) 9213 8033 (w), 4984

3309 (near Christmas)

Kowmung River from south side. My annual summer trip to

a great camping site on the middle/upper Kowmung great

location and great swimming. Come Fri-Mon or Fri-Sun.

Limit 15

2-9 Jan

Myall Lakes

Illawarra

Easy beginners' canoe trip

Greg Carthew 4226 5472 or 041 126 2362

All flat water. Camp from canoes. PFDs compulsory.

Contact leader if you would like some experience prior to

the trip. Limit 12

5 Jan Tue

Royal NP

Sydney

Easy day walk/picnic 5-6 kms

Jean Blackman

9.30 train Central station to Cronulla. Meet leader for 10.30

ferry to Bundeena. Bring some nice food to share for picnic.

Visitors and well-behaved kids welcome, swim.

6 Jan Wed

Sydney suburban

Sydney

Day walk 15m asc 10km all on streets or tracks

Ralph Newboult 9579 4889 not on Tue eve and never

between 6-8pm, no need to phone

Edgecliff station to Bondi Beach through four parks. 9am

Central (platform 24) 9.10am Edgecliff station, meet at top

of escalators 9.10am. Swimming

9 Jan Sat

Kiama Beach

Illawarra

Easy day walk 6-10km

Pam Robinson 4284 1662

Meet Minnamurra Station, walk to Kiama and beyond along

beaches and headlands. Views and swims

8-10 Jan

Booderee NP

Sydney

Easy day walks, base camp at cars Jervis Bay

Jenny Rich 9874 9821 8-9pm

Time to enjoy the beaches, bush and birds of Jervis Bay.

Limit 10

9-21 Jan

Sthn NSW & Vic parks

Armidale

Full pack walk 2-3 days duration, day walks 500m asc

variable distance off track through thick vegetation, rock

hopping

Paul McCann 6772 6156 7-10pm

Walks in Tantawangalo, Coolangubra and Rogue River

areas

A series of day and overnight walks in various parks in

southern NSW & Victoria including South-east Forests NP &

East Gippsland. The tall forests of the area are under threat

from clearfelling. Contact leader before December 25. Limit

12

9-17 Jan

Myall Lakes NP

Illawarra

Easy flat water canoe trip, 150km

Greg Carthew 0411 262 362

Covers the Myall River, Bulahdelah to Tea Trees, camping

from canoes. Supplies can be replenished days 2 and 6

otherwise all food and water to be carried in canoes. PFD

compulsory

12 Jan Tue

Botany Bay NP Part 1

Sydney

Easy/med day walk 12km

Jean Blackman

Bus 391 Circular Quay 9.10am Central 9.25 to Botany

cemetery, leader joins bus at Kingsford, walk to Prince

Henry Hospital via beaches, headlands. Can shorten,

visitors welcome. Swim.

13 Jan Wed

Coastal walk

Sydney

Day walk 60m asc 14km all on tracks or beaches (6km on

sand)

Ralph Newboult 9579 4889 not on Tue eve and never

between 6-8pm no need to contact

Walk along the coast from Kurnell to Cronulla. Good sea

views.

8.01am Central (Plat. 25) 8.49 Cronulla station. Kurnell bus

dep. 8.55am. Walk can be extended to 19km by walking

around Cronulla headland at finish. Swimming

14 Jan Thur

Botany Bay

Sydney

Easy day walk 12km

Jean Blackman

9.10 train Central to Arncliffe, meet leader. Flat walking to

Sans Souci, can shorten, swim. Visitors welcome.

16 Jan Sat

East Coast Walk Part 2

Sydney

Easy medium, 12-14km

Jean Blackman

Bus 394 Circular Quay 9am, to Prince Henry Hospital meet

leader walk to Bondi, can shorten, visitors welcome. Swim

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Jan - Feb 1999

16 Jan Sat

Royal National Park

Macarthur

Easy afternoon walk

Joanne 4625 5386

Bundeena to Jibbon Beach, where we will have tea.

Another wet spot. Limit 20

17 Jan Sun

Saddleback Mountain

Sydney

Day walk 240m asc 6km (min) on track

George Daniel 9449 4769 (7-9pm)

Saddleback Mountain to Barren Grounds via Hoddles track.

Historic route from Kiama to top of escarpment (to link with

Goulburn). Beaut views from escarpment. Limit 20. Map

Kiama Topo NPA ‘Bushwalks in the Sydney Region’ Vol.2

16-17 Jan Sat/Sun

Upper Kangaroo Valley

Illawarra

Gerringong Creek

Base camp at cars, walks mostly level, some creek gullies

Jim Chapman 4296 3633

Upper Kangaroo Valley via Berry or Brown Mountain.

Help me celebrate “The Big 60”. I hope to be able to hire a

hall and rope in some musicians for Sat night. There will be

some walking and serious swimming as well. ‘Old

customers’ from last 24 years of bushwalking, particularly

welcome (bring your own aspirins!)

16-17 Jan

Morton NP - Shoalhaven River

Sydney

Lilo trip and walking 420m asc 22km approx, hilly terrain,

also rocky riverscape. Some track walking

Tom Hayllar 9905 3484 Tue 6-9pm only

Matodoro Ridge - Mount Wells - Shoalhaven River - Little

Horseshoe Bend - Great Horseshoe Bend - Assay Buttress

- Bullion Hill - Matodoro Ridge.

10km of pristine river scenery viewed from comfort of your

own lilo. Splendid campsite by river, make this a gourmet

extravanganza! Essential: lilo, paddles, waterproofing for

rucksack. Must be able to swim! Map Touga CMA. Limit 12

19 Jan Tue

East Coast Walk Part 2

Sydney

Easy/med day walk 10-12km

Jean Blackman

Bus L94 Circular Quay 9.10 to Prince Henry Hospital. Meet

leader for continuation of last week's walk to Coogee or

beyond. Visitors welcome. Swim

20 Jan Wed

Berowra Valley

Sydney

Day walk 120m asc 13km all on tracks - some steep and

scrambly

Ralph Newboult & Bob Shayler 9579 4889 not on Tue and

never between 6-8pm, no need to contact

Bus to Hornsby Heights then walk down to Benowie track

and back to Hornsby station via Galston Gorge.

8.13am Central (train to Berowra via Chatswood). 9.01am

Hornsby change to Shorelink bus 596 dep west side

9.20am to McKay Road trackhead

21 Jan Thur

Lane Cove River NP

Sydney

Easy day walk 100m asc 9km tracks along river

Barbara Guest 9416 3770 no need to contact

Train Central to Roseville 9.07am. Roseville - Blue Gum

Creek - Lane Cove River - Lindfield.

Pleasant views along river. Easy pace. Meet leader

Roseville

23 Jan Sat

Broughton Creek, Berry

Illawarra

12km paddle, flat water

Jennifer Tinkler 4229 2629

Paddle from Berry to the Shoalhaven River, idyllic rural

scenery, PFD compulsory

23 Jan Sat

Heathcote NP

Sydney

Newcomers walk: day walk 150m asc 12km 85% track

Greg Bridge 9804 6490 (after 9pm) 9437 6655 (W)

Waterfall Station, Bullawaring track, Miara Pool, Boobeera

Pool, Lake Eckersley, Heathcote Station

Railway station to railway station walk with morning tea and

possible swim at Miara and a long lunch and swim at

beautiful Booreera Pool. Spaces reserved for new NPA

members but old customers also welcome. Map RNP incl

Heathcote NP. Limit 15

24 Jan Sun

Macquarie Pass NP

Illawarra

Steep trackless 300m asc

Col Meharg 4229 2629

Scramble up Macquarie Rivulet from Clover Hill Road,

rainforest, swimming

24 Jan Sun

Royal NP

Southern Sydney

Easy day walk 300m 15km all tracks

Brian Everingham 9520 9341

Otford - Era - Burning Palms - Palm Jungle - Otford

Apart from delightful coastal scenery, beach swimming,

snorkelling and bird watching there will also be delightful

company. Enjoy summer here. Map: RNP Tourist. Limit 15

24 Jan Sun

Campbelltown area

Macarthur

Easy/medium day walk

Diane 4625 8076

A walk along the Georges River at Kentlyn from the Basin to

the Old Ford Track. Places to swim. A nice walk in our local

area. Limit 20

23-26 Jan

Kosciuszko NP

Blue Mts

Med 3-1/2 day pack walk tracks and alpine cross country

Mark Goodson 4739 3898 7-8.30pm Mon-Fri

Burrungubugge River - Nth Bulls Peak - Mt Jagungal -

Geehi River - The Kerries - Guthega

Summer in the Snowies is hard to beat and this spectacular

circuit with the ascent of Mt Jagungal as the highlight will

be a walk to remember! Trip will finish about midday on the

Tues. Map: Khancoban & Mt. Kosciusko 1:50,000. Limit 12

23-25 Jan

Morton NP

Illawarra

Med full pack - day 1, 300m asc 15km, 50% tracks; day 2,

250m asc 20km, 50% off track; day 3, 250m asc 15km

Geoff Bailey 4236 0787 (h), 4236 0445 (w)

Danjera Dam - Spencer Point - Mission Point - Danjera

Creek - Possibility Point - Bundumdal Creek - Danjera Dam

Explore the wonders of Danjera and Bundumdal Creeks,

experience the grandeur of Ettrema Gorge from Possibility

Point and share the companionship of like-minded people.

Join me for what promises to be a great long weekend.

Map: Yalwal. Limit 10

Remember to wear a hat

and take water!

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Goulbourn - Crookwell - Tuena - Abercrombie Bridge

Good swimming, liloing prospects. Strong possibility of

platypus sightings. Optional visit to Abercrombie Caves.

Drive to camp on Friday if you can - otherwise front up on

Saturday

2 Feb Tue

Warringah Coastal Walk Part 1

Sydney

Easy/med day walk 10-12km

Jean Blackman

8.55am bus L88 from Wynyard to Avalon surf club, meet

leader for walk to Narrabeen via beaches, headlands. Swim

3 Feb Wed

Manly Dam

Sydney

Med day walk 60m asc 16km on tracks or streets. Some

tracks are steep with loose stones and exposed roots

Ralph Newboult 9579 4889 not on Tue and never between

6-8pm, no need to contact

Walk around Manly Dam with some diversions; continues

back to Manly Pier, mostly on tracks through parks. Walk

can be shortened by catching a bus at Condamine St

9am ferry from Circular Quay to Manly Pier. 9.30am. Bus

142 leaves 9.42am. Arr King & Condamine Sts approx

10am for start of walk. Good bush & water views. Swimming

4 Feb Thur

Sydney Harbour

Sydney

Med 12km walk on tracks and streets

***** ****** 9399 **** no need to phone unless first walk

Edgecliff Station - Double Bay - Rose Bay - Hermitage walk

- Nielson Park - The Gap & Watsons Bay

Meet 9am Edgecliff station, main entrance. Historical walk

through beautiful parts of Eastern suburbs. Swim at Redleaf

Pool or Nielson Park.

6 Feb Sat

Blue Mountains NP

Sydney

Med day walk 200m asc 18km tracks, fire trail, off track and

lots of rock hopping

Peter Fox 9799 9402(h) 9662 5741(w)

Glenbrook - The Causeway - Camp Fire Creek - Red Hands

Cave - Red Hands fire trail - Kanuka Brook - The Duck Hole

- Glenbrook

Kanuka Brook has some lovely pools for a swim. Map:

Penrith. Limit 15

7 Feb Sun

Sydney Harbour

Macarthur

Easy day walk

Diane 4625 8076

Taronga Zoo to Clifton Gardens. Train and ferry to zoo -

plenty of time for a swim. Limit 15

7 Feb Sun

Towra Point NR

Southern Sydney

Birding 10km on tracks, sand, tidal

Brian Everingham 9520 9341

It's the nearest weekend to World Wetland Day. Come and

see our own Ramsar site - judge for yourself how it is being

managed. Bring binoculars. You will get wet feet. Limit 15

7 Feb Sun

Blue Mountains NP

Blue Mtns

Easy day walk 200m asc 15km on fire trails

Judith & Nick Hill 4739 2871 around 7pm

Whitecross Rd to Grose Mountain via Shaws Ridge and

Blue Gum swamp. Map Springwood. Limit 25

5-7 Feb Fri/Sun

Jervis Bay NP

Illawarra

Car camp with walks

Teddy Curtis 4229 7509 7-9pm

Car camp at beautiful Currarong C'van Park with walks to

Abraham’s Bosom, along beach with plenty of swimming.

Fees apply. Limit 15

23-26 Jan

Washpool NP

Armidale

4 days full pack walk, 600m asc, 40km off track along

creeks, rock hopping, thick vegetation

Paul McCann 6772 6156 7-10pm

Dundarra Gully - Moogem Fire Trail - Eaglehawk Creek - Pi

Pi Flat - Washpool Creek - Babepercy Creek

Washpool NP is a must for tree lovers. The park contains

extensive rainforest and tall eucalypts. We will camp

amongst the majestic blue gums at Pi Pi Flat where creeks

emerge from a rainforest canopy with tall brush box and

flowering Christmas orchids. Note: Mon is not a public hol,

Tue is. Map: Coombadjha, Washpool 1:25,000. Limit 6

26 Jan Tue

Heathcote NP

Sydney

Easy/med day walk 10-12km

Jean Blackman

For those that want to spend Australia Day in the bush, take

8.44 train country plat to Waterfall Station. Meet leader,

swim at lunch

30 Jan Sat

Woronora Valley

Southern Sydney

Day walk and BBQ 200m asc 6km+, some trackless

Brian Everingham 9520 9341

Engadine - Woronora Valley - Engadine

Walk along the Woronora Valley to explore an area we have

suggested should be added to Heathcote NP. Finish with a

swim and then an evening BBQ. Limit: 15

30 Jan Sat

Royal NP

Illawarra

Easy walk, tracks, beach, section overgrown, 12km, gently

undulating

Wes Sweet 4272 2625

Meet Watamolla car park 9.30am. Walk to Marley Bch, Deer

Pool, return to Wattamolla. Swimming, great coastal views

30 Jan Sat

Royal NP

Sydney

Easy day walk/picnic 10km

Jean Blackman

8.30 train Central to Cronulla. Meet leader 9.30, ferry to

Bundeena, walk to Cobblers for picnic - bring nice food to

share. Swim at Jibbon

31 Jan Sun

Royal NP

Illawarra

16km day walk, 3km off track down Engadene Creek, rock

hopping, 200m asc/desc

Des Towne 4261 5855

Three Falls Walk. Heathcote to Engadene Falls, Horseshoe

Falls, Robertsons Knoll to Uloola Falls, Karloo track to

Heathcote. Swimming

31 Jan Sun

Blue Mountains NP

Sydney

Day walk 300m asc 10km tracks, creek

Richard Thompson 9144 1392 (7-9pm)

Jack Evans Track - Erskine Creek - Pisgah Rock

Classic walk along Erskine Ck, then swim at one of the best

spots in the mountains. What better could you ask for!

31 Jan Sun

Blue Mountains NP

H’ksbury/C’land

Canyon trip 300m asc 8km canyon with abseils

Rick Jamieson 4572 1321(h) any time

Serendipity Canyon

Three short abseils in magical canyon, then lilo trip down

lower part of Wollangambe R. Map: Wollangambe. Limit 8

30-31 Jan Sat/Sun

Abercrombie River

Illawarra

Bridge - near Tuena

Base camp at cars on river flats

Jim Chapman 4296 3633

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9 Feb Tue

Warringah Coastal Walk Part 2

Sydney

Easy/med day walk 10-12km

Jean Blackman

8.55 bus L88 from Wynyard to Collaroy surf club. Meet

leader and walk to Manly via beaches, headlands. Swim

10 Feb Wed

Pittwater East

Sydney

Med day walk 100m asc 15km mostly on tracks with short

distances on roads. Some tracks are steep, scrambly

Ralph Newboult and Bill Scott 9579 4889 not on Tue and

never between 6-8pm, no need to phone

Newport to Palm Beach via Angophora Park - Avalon -

Bangalley Head - Whale Beach

8.10am bus L90 Carrington St Wynyard, arr 9.15am

Newport surf club. Magnificent sea views. Swimming

11 Feb Thur

South Coast

Sydney

Easy/med day walk 10km

Jean Blackman

7.58 train country plat Central to Minnamurra, change

Dapto. Meet leader, walk to Kiama via headlands, beaches.

Swim

13 Feb Sat

Royal NP Part 1

Sydney

Med day walk 10-12km rough, rocky

Jean Blackman

8.44am train Central country plat to Waterfall. Meet leader,

walk down Kangaroo Creek and up to Heathcote via

swimming holes

14 Feb Sun

Campbelltown area

Macarthur

Joanne 4625 5386

Thirlmere Lakes NP, Blue Gum Creek to Little River. Map:

CMA Nattai. Limit 15

14 Feb Sun

Illawarra SRA

Illawarra

Easy, medium walk on tracks 12km, 200m asc, steep

Wes Sweet 4272 2625

Meet Mt Kembla Hotel 9.30am. Walk to Mt Kembla Summit

in morning, Ring track in afternoon. Great views

14 Feb Sun

Bouddi NP

Sydney

Day walk 120m asc 9km on track, roads

George Daniel 9449 4769 (7-9pm)

Daleys Point Ridge - Rileys Bay - Hardys Bay

Through proposed extension to Bouddi NP, views of

Brisbane Water, Aboriginal carvings. Map: Broken Bay

CMA, ‘Bushwalks in the Sydney Region’ Vol 2. Limit 20

14 Feb Sun

Comerong Island NR

Sthn Sydney

Birding, 10km on sand

Brian Everingham 9520 9341

Shoalhaven Heads - Crookhaven

Beach and sandbar walking. This area is one of the most

important wader sites on the south coast. Oddly it does not

have an estuarine management committee. Limit 15

13-14 Feb Sat/Sun

Blue Mountains NP

Sydney

Easy day walks

Jenny Rich 9874 9821 8-9pm

Wentworth Falls (National Pass/Wentworth Pass; Black-

heath (Grand Canyon)

Cottage accomm. Taking time to enjoy scenery, flora/fauna.

Lovely shady walks with steep walks in & out. Limit10

16 Feb Tue

South Coast Part 1

Sydney

Easy/med day walk 10km

Jean Blackman

9.08am train country plat to Scarborough. Meet leader and

walk to Thirroul via beaches, headlands. Swim

17 Feb Wed

Sydney Coast

Sydney

Day walk 20m asc 16km all on tracks and beaches

Ralph Newboult and Bob Shayler 9579 4889 not on Tue

and never between 6-8pm, no need to contact

Coogee to La Perouse. 8.18am bus 372 Eddy Ave, Central,

arr 8.52am Coogee Beach. Meet east end Coogee Bay Rd.

Magnificent sea views. Swimming

20 Feb Sat

Royal NP

Illawarra

Easy day walk

Pam Robinson 4284 1662

Walk around Forest Island and along Lady Carrington

Drive. Rainforest and lyre birds

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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