Posts in category Branch Activities

Walk: Royal National Park, 19 Oct., W...

19 Oct, Wed Length   ~16km Helena Smith: 0426 237 117, helena.j.s@hotmail.com (NEW!!!) Lovely circuit walk through RNP. We will start at Heathcote Station, descend down to Kangaroo Creek, up to Robertsons Knoll, down to Uloola Falls, Karloo Pool and then a short scramble up Bottle Forest Trail up to Heathcote Station. T: Train departs […]

Walk: Royal National Park, 18 Sep, Su...

18 Sep, Sun Royal NP Grade:3/6 Length   13km ↑↓ 700m Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com (NEW!!!) Otford – Garrawarra Farm – Era – Burning Palms – Otford (with a potential side trip to Figure of Eight Pool) T: Contact leader for details. Rock hopping. Map: Otford. Limit:15.  

Walk: Kamay-Botany Bay National Park,...

13 Sep, Tue Length   12km             ↑↓ 100m Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com A morning walk along the delightful coast line of Kamay-Botany Bay National Park. Always worth a visit. T: Contact leader for details. Limit:10.

Walk: Newnes State Forest, 10 Sep, Sa...

10 Sep, Sat Newnes State Forest Grade:5/6 Length   8km ↑↓ 160m Southern Sydney Branch Mark Goodson: 0425 313 173, mgoodson@bigpond.net.au This walk is in the unprotected zone and needs to be included in the Gardens of Stone National Park but as yet isn’t. The route will go from the Temple of Doom down to […]

Walk: Royal National Park, 8 Sep, Thu...

8 Sep, Thu Length   10km Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Half day afternoon loop walk on Curra Moors. T: Can arrange pick ups for train travellers. Contact leader for details. Map: Royal NP Sketch Map. Limit:10.

Walk: Blue Mountains NP, 3 Sep, Sat.

3 Sep, Sat Blue Mountains NP Grade:3/6 Length   16km ↑↓ 900m Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Blackheath – Popes Glen – Cliff Track – Grand Canyon – Braeside Track – Blackheath. T: Public transport option available. Contact leader for details. Map: Katoomba; Mount Wilson. Limit:15.

Walk: La Perouse to Clovelly, 3 Jul, ...

3 Jul, Sun La Perouse to Clovelly Grade:3/6 Length   17km ↑↓ 400m Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Part of Coastal Sydney walks and taking in the latest addition to Sydney’s national parks at Malabar Headland! T:Contact leader for details. Limit:12.

Walk: Royal NP, 17 July, Sun.

17 July, Sun Royal NP Grade:3/6 Length   16km ↑↓ 400m Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com Bundeena – Little Marley via Jibbon Head. T:Contact leader for details. Limit:12. It’s public transport friendly. The wharf is now open again. And in addition to the scenery:  1.       The viewing platform for the Aboriginal carvings […]

Walk: Barren Grounds, 25 Jun, Sat.

25 Jun, Sat Barrren Grounds Grade:3/6 Length   20km ↑↓ 500m Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com (CHANGE OF DATE from 5th to 25th June) Fully tracked walk in highland heath with many wildflowers. T:Contact leader for details. Possible wet conditions underfoot. Limit:12.

Walk: Kamay – Botany Bay NP, Tu...

17 May, Tue Kamay-Botany Bay NP Grade:1/6 Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham: 0419 260 236, 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com (NEW!!!) Slow photographic nature walk in Kamay-Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell section. T:Contact leader via brian.everingham@gmail.com. For others a 9am start close to the edge of the park outside the icecream shop!!!!

  • Nattai National Park
    Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operationSome areas in this park are closed from 12am, December 18 2023 to 12am, March 18 2024 for a ground pest control operation. The closed areas are: Warrells Trail off Obrien's Road The area between Warrells Trail and Basket Creek Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office: […]
  • Upper Nepean State Conservation Area
    Hazard reduction burns: Nepean East HRThere is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 26/03/2024. The fire is called Nepean East HR. 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 […]
  • Mungo National Park
    Safety alerts: Directions to Mungo from BalranaldPlease be aware that Google maps are providing some incorrect directions to Mungo from Balranald. The only public access to the Mungo National Park, from Balranald, is via the Marma Box Creek Road and Turlee Leaghur Road. Follow the brown tourists signs from Balranald. There is no public access to […]
  • RED HANDS CAVE BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK March 29, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn LOCATION: RED HANDS CAVE BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK 2790 COUNCIL AREA: Blue Mountains STATUS: Under control TYPE: Hazard Reduction FIRE: Yes SIZE: 750 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service UPDATED: 29 Mar 2024 11:23
  • Blanche Peadon Dr, Narrabri March 29, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: Blanche Peadon Dr, Narrabri, NSW 2390 COUNCIL AREA: Narrabri STATUS: Being controlled TYPE: Grass Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Fire and Rescue NSW UPDATED: 29 Mar 2024 15:54
  • Genoa HR March 29, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn LOCATION: Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve COUNCIL AREA: Snowy Monaro STATUS: Under control TYPE: Hazard Reduction FIRE: Yes SIZE: 265 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service UPDATED: 29 Mar 2024 12:35