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Talk/Slideshow 24 Feb, Wed.

24 Feb., Wed. Talk/Slideshow at Sutherland             Southern Sydney Branch Peter Vaughan ssydney@npansw.org.au National Parks of New South Wales. Stunning photos of the landscape and wildlife of our spectacular National Parks. Guest speaker Brian Everingham will feature many “hidden gems” ideal for bushwalking. 8pm Multi Purpose Centre 123 Flora St […]

Walk: 23 Feb. Tue. Woronora Valley

23 Feb., Tue. Woronora Valley 2/6 Length 5 km 200 ↑↓(m) Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com, 0419 260 236 Morning exploration of Engadine Lagoon. Swimming and photography but a steep climb down and out. Contact leader for details. Limit:10.

Walk: 18 Feb, Thu. Taronga to Middle ...

18 Feb., Thu. Taronga to Middle Head return Grade 2/6 Length 10 km 200 ↑↓(m)   Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com, 0419 260 236 Taronga to Middle Head return. Time for photography and time to explore some of the historic sites en route. Public transport friendly. Contact leader for details. Limit:10.

Walk: Royal National Park, 11 Feb.

11 Feb, Thu Royal NP Grade 3/6 Length 15 km 350 ↑↓(m)   Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com, 0419 260 236 NEW!!! Otford to Otford via Garrawarra Farm, Burning Palms and Palm Jungle with time for swimming. Contact leader for details. Map:Otford, Limit:12.

Walk: Royal National Park, 10 Feb.

10 Feb, Wed Royal NP Grade 3/6 Length 24 km 300 ↑↓(m)   Southern Sydney Branch Maureen Carter 9773 4637, moz.carter@tpg.com.au, 0409 453 230 Otford – Burning Palms – Garie Beach – Curra Moors – Wallamurra Track – Forest Path – Waterfall. A long walk, all on tracks, with a few climbs. We will see […]

Photo walk: Forest Island Path and Bo...

9 Feb, Tue Forest Island Path and Bola Creek Grade 2/6 Length 7 km 100 ↑↓(m)   Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com, 0419 260 236 NEW!!! Photography walk under rainforest canopy. Contact leader for details. The odd leech and perhaps a tick or two. Map:Otford, Limit:10.

Upcoming Walks

Tuesday 9th February                                      NPA Photography walk, Forest Island Path and Bola Creek Distance 7km                                                     Grade 2                                                Altitude 100   Thursday 11th February                                  Otford to Otford via Garrawarra Farm, Burning Palms and Palm Jungle Distance 15km depending on exact route             Grade 3                                Altitude 300m   Sunday 14th February                                     Waterfall – Lake Toolooma – Bullawarrang Track – […]

USA National Parks, 24 Sep – 14...

24 Sep – 14 Oct, Sat-Fri USA National Parks             Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com, 0419 260 236 Iconic National Parks of the US South West, including Grand Canyon and Death Valley. For detailed information follow this link https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7rv1c_VtoNJdHFzalBwR1VULXM The program is based on group of 14, […]

Branch Activities

NPA Southern Sydney Branch Activities Note: all slideshows are free and are held at 8pm at the Sutherland Multi Purpose Centre123 Flora St Sutherland (near Belmont St). The NPA offers members over 1000 activities a year, the activities below are just a sample, the full activities program is in NPA’s quarterly publication “Nature New South […]

Newsletter No 112, Summer 2015

Newsletter No 112, Summer 2015 

  • Myall Lakes National Park
    Closed areas: Johnsons Beach Campground ClosedJohnsons Beach Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding. Penalties apply for non compliance. For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.Closed areas: Shelly Beach Campground ClosedShelly Beach Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.  Penalties apply for non […]
  • Scheyville National Park
    Closed areas: Scheyville horse riding area closedScheyville horse riding area closed due to wet weather conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.Closed areas: Longneck Lagoon walking track partial closure, Scheyville National ParkLongneck Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage. The rest of Longneck walking track […]
  • Karuah National Park
    Closed areas: Hobarts Forest Road, Karuah National Park closedHobarts Forest Road in Karuah National Park is closed due to the recent weather conditions making the bridge impassable. Alternative access is via Witts Road. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, […]
  • ASCOT RD, TRUNDLE January 18, 2025
    ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: GLENLEA 224 ASCOT RD, TRUNDLE 2875 COUNCIL AREA: Parkes STATUS: Under control TYPE: Grass Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 20 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 18 Jan 2025 17:17
  • NARROMINE RD, DUBBO January 18, 2025
    ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable LOCATION: 224R NARROMINE RD, DUBBO 2830 COUNCIL AREA: Dubbo Regional STATUS: Under control TYPE: Haystack fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 18 Jan 2025 20:31
  • BANGATE RD, LIGHTNING RIDGE January 18, 2025
    ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: BANGATE RD, LIGHTNING RIDGE 2834 COUNCIL AREA: Brewarrina STATUS: Under control TYPE: Grass Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 303 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 18 Jan 2025 08:02