Newsletter No 118, Winter 2017

Newsletter No 118, Winter 2017

NPA Southern Sydney Branch Activities...

18 Mar, Sat. Bicentennial Park, Brian Everingham: 9520 9341, 0419 260 236, brian.everingham@gmail.com A meandering walk from Sydney Olympic Park Ferry wharf, along Parramatta River to the Armory,skirting Newington Nature Reserve, and thence returning via wetlands and Bicentennial Park to catch the train out of Rhodes. A camera is a must. Note the danger of […]

Newsletter No 117, Summer 2017

Newsletter No 117, Summer 2017

Upcoming Branch Activities

3 Feb. 2017 Royal NP Contact Brian Everingham Gr 3 Distance 15km Asc/Desc 400m Map Otford Limit 10 Southern Sydney Otford to Otford via Burning Palms and the Palm Jungle. 7 Feb. 2017 Heathcote NP Contact Brian Everingham Hazards Some rock scrambling and some off track. Gr 3 Distance 10km Asc/Desc 300m Limit 10 Southern […]

Southern Sydney Branch Newsletter- Su...

Southern Sydney Branch Newsletter – Summer 2016

Walk: Royal National Park, 13 Dec, Tu...

13 Dec, Tues Royal NP Grade:2/6 Length 6km ↑↓ 100m Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Half day photographic walk southern end of Lady Carrington Drive, including a visit to the limestone caves. Map: Otford Limit:10.

Walk: Royal NP, 10 Dec, Sat.

    10 Dec, Sat Royal NP Grade:3/6 Length   15km ↑↓ 400m Southern Sydney Branch Hazards: Cliff edges. Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Bundeena to Little Marley Map: Royal National Park Tourist Map, Port Hacking Limit:15. Limit: 15

Walk: Woronora Valley, 8 Dec, Thu.

8 Dec, Thu,  Woronora Valley Grade: 2/6, Length: 4 km, Asc/Dec: 300m, Branch: Southern Sydney Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Afternoon walk and swim to Engadine Lagoon. Delightful bush setting but a climb in and out. Limit: 10.

Talk/Slideshow: 23 Nov. Wed. To Tropi...

23 Nov, Wed:  “To Tropical North Queensland by Campervan and 4WD truck” Gary Schoer will share his experiences of birds and other beasts, aboriginal culture and remote national parks on an 8 week journey through some of the most isolated and stunning landscapes in Australia, Anyone contemplating a trip through this region will pick up […]

Walk: Blue Mountains NP, 29 Oct, Sat.

29 Oct, Sat Blue Mountains NP Grade:4/6 Length   20km ↑↓ 1000m Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Katoomba – Landslide – Mount Solitary – return. T: Contact leader for details. Some steep sections. Map: Katoomba; Jamieson. Limit:12.

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    Fires - Advice: TowrongThere is a fire in this park called Towrong. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, […]
  • Kosciuszko National Park
    Fires - Advice: Toms Farm CreekThere is a fire in this park called Toms Farm Creek. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety […]
  • Lower Snowy River area
    Fires - Advice: Toms Farm CreekThere is a fire in this park called Toms Farm Creek. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety […]
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