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 

  • Corrie Island Nature Reserve
    Safety alerts: Severe weather event in Hunter Coast AreaSevere weather is affecting visitor areas throughout Hunter Coast parks and reserves. Storms may damage visitor facilities, roads and walking tracks and make visitor areas temporarily inaccessible.  All campgrounds are currently closed and visitors are asked consider postponing their visit until conditions ease. For up-to-date information, consult […]
  • Tomaree National Park
    Safety alerts: Severe weather event in Hunter Coast AreaSevere weather is affecting visitor areas throughout Hunter Coast parks and reserves. Storms may damage visitor facilities, roads and walking tracks and make visitor areas temporarily inaccessible.  All campgrounds are currently closed and visitors are asked consider postponing their visit until conditions ease. For up-to-date information, consult […]
  • Karuah National Park
    Safety alerts: Severe weather event in Hunter Coast AreaSevere weather is affecting visitor areas throughout Hunter Coast parks and reserves. Storms may damage visitor facilities, roads and walking tracks and make visitor areas temporarily inaccessible.  All campgrounds are currently closed and visitors are asked consider postponing their visit until conditions ease. For up-to-date information, consult […]
  • REGENT HONEYEATER GR January 18, 2025
    ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable LOCATION: THE GROVE APARTMENTS 23 REGENT HONEYEATER GR, NORTH KELLYVILLE 2155 COUNCIL AREA: The Hills STATUS: Being controlled TYPE: Fire Alarm FIRE: No SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 18 Jan 2025 22:29
  • GOLDFIELDS WAY, OLD JUNEE January 18, 2025
    ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable LOCATION: GOLDFIELDS WAY, OLD JUNEE 2652 COUNCIL AREA: Junee STATUS: Under control TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 18 Jan 2025 08:45
  • 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