Posts in category Activities

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!!!!

Wattamolla Clean-up, 29 April.

Friends of Royal are conducting a clean up event at Wattamolla on 29 April, 9am to 1pm, and if members are interested here are the details. A worthy cause. http://friendsofroyal.org.au/all-events

Walk: Engadine to Engadine, Thu, 24 M...

24 Mar, Thu Royal NP Grade 3/6 Length approx 17 km 300 asc ↑↓(m)   Southern Sydney Branch Helena Smith helena.j.s@hotmail.com, 0426 237 117 NEW!! Engadine to Engadine. From Engadine Station we will descend to Kangaroo Creek, up to Robertsons Knoll, to Uloola Falls and then to Karloo Pool, along Kangaroo Creek and a short […]

Walk: Royal National Park, 27 Mar

27 Mar., Sun. Royal National Park Grade 4 Length 20 km 200 ↑↓(m) Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com, 0419 260 236 Starting at Waterfall, we will descend to Bola Creek, head up the Walumarra Track, across to Curra Moors, out to Eagle Rock and then back again in a partial loop. Contact […]

Walk: Botany Bay, Kurnell, 22 Mar

22 March, Tue Botany Bay, Kurnell Grade 3 Length 10 km 100 ↑↓(m) Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com, 0419 260 236 An early, 7.00am start, to enjoy the cooler weather along a stunning Limit:10.

Walk: Otford-Burning Palms-Era-Garraw...

  10 March, Thu. Otford – Burning Palms – Era – Garrawarra Route might be reversed depending on the weather and tides. Be prepared for a swim and carry camera to enjoy the countryside Grade 3 Length 15km 300↑↓(m) Southern Sydney Branch Brian Everingham 9520 9341, brian.everingham@gmail.com, 0419 260 236

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.

  • Blue Mountains National Park
    Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closedMany walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather causing subsidence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades.  The following areas are closed: Katoomba and Leura The following walking tracks are closed Monday 20 May for a helicopter operation: Prince Henry Cliff […]
  • Wollemi National Park
    Closed areas: Parts of Wollemi National Park closed for ground pest controlSome areas in Wollemi National Park around Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp Campground are closed from 7am, 29 May 2024 to 5pm, 12 June 2024 for a ground pest control operation. The closed areas are: Birds Hut Trail Snakehaven Trail Mycumbene Trail The Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp campground and […]
  • Wollemi Flora Reserve
    Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting programNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 20th May 2024 to Friday 31st May 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place in Dharug National […]
  • Prescribed Burn Hopes Rd 24AC May 19, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn LOCATION: 24 HOPES RD, ESSINGTON NSW 2787 COUNCIL AREA: Oberon STATUS: Under control TYPE: Hazard Reduction FIRE: Yes SIZE: 392 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Forestry Corporation of NSW UPDATED: 17 May 2024 15:02
  • ELLIOTT WAY, PADDYS RIVER May 19, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: 720 ELLIOTT WAY, PADDYS RIVER 2653 COUNCIL AREA: Snowy Valleys STATUS: Out of control TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 19 May 2024 15:24
  • GUMMA RD, GUMMA May 19, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable LOCATION: GUMMA RD, GUMMA 2447 COUNCIL AREA: Nambucca STATUS: Under control TYPE: Burn off FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 19 May 2024 14:46