Download the published 3 monthly program PDFs

Current Filter | Leader Id=388 Remove filter

Calendar View or list for Nov 25 | Dec 25 | Jan 26 | Feb 26 | Mar 26 | and beyond.
Leader contact details and activity meeting details are hiden. Members please log in for full details.

21 Nov, Fri 10:00AM				Spring wonder walk 16: New Nature Trail, Turpentine-Ironbark Forest (STIF) and native trees
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Cancelled) A new nature trail was completed in November 2024, with over 60 native plant species planted to support local biodiversity. These diverse understorey plantings provide essential food and shelter for beneficial insects, reptiles, small birds, and mammals.  This walk on Wangal Nature Trail transforms a once-neglected urban corridor into a thriving green space that celebrates nature, culture, and community. A leisurely stroll to see the Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest (STIF)  and learn about native trees. Meet at corner of Burwood Road and Deane Street (just on the right of Burwood Station as you exit) Walk through lively Burwood, Burwood Park to Queen Elizabeth Park and finish at Edward Park.  Take a bus afterwards. Feel free to arrive Burwood early to have breakfast or morning tea. Burwood is a bustling suburb with plenty of food options.     Limit: 10. View

5 Dec, Fri 8:32AM				Xmas walk and lunch
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	120m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Meet at Green Square station at 8:30 am for coffee/breakfast. Walk in Zetland, Alexandria, Rosebery area before having lunch at a Private Sky Lounge 23 levels high up. Points of interest Designer Furniture Temple Old trees Alexandria Park Paper bark Designer Factory outlets Fig tree Perry park The cannery Rosemary engine yards Sydney outlet Cadillac Turruwul park Tarakan park Macodonian Orthodox Church Poke meow cafe St Joseph Aust Golf club Church El Alamein Reserve Alexandria Day Hospital Bob will lead the walk Esther will serve lunch. menu Prosecco prawn/veggie croquettes Roast chicken Salads Ricotta cheese cake RSVP closes 5 pm Friday 28 November. Payment of $25 at time of RSVP Street crossings Limit: 10. View

12 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				Sheldon Forest
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Philip Wright Sheldon Forest Circuit walk The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. It is of high conservation status because it contains some of the last remnants of the endangered ecological communities. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. We will check out Rofe Park as well. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 10. View

31 Dec, Wed 6:00PM				NYE Fireworks at Strickland Estate
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright We have secured some tickets to Strickland Estate to view the fireworks. Bring a picnic and non-alcoholic drinks or buy food and alcohol at this licensed site. There is plenty of room for all to have a wonderful view of the harbour, Access to Strickland House estate is via the gates on Vaucluse Road. Gates open at 5.00 pm.     Limit: 18. View

9 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 2:King’s Cross to Paddington
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister No 2:King's Cross to Paddington   LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com     Limit: 10. View

16 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 3 : Chippendale to Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister Chippendale to Botanic Garden LEADER: Philip Wright Limit: 10. View

23 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 4 : Redfern to Newtown
Grade:1/6		Length	7km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister Limit: 10. View

30 Jan, Fri 8:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 5 : City West
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	230m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister   LEADER: Philip Wright Map: City of Sydney Limit: 10. View

6 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 6: Parramatta Part 1
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister   LEADER: STEVE RINGBAUER Map: parrammatta Limit: 10. View

13 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 7 Balmain East
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com     Location: Balmain Limit: 10. View

20 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Exploring Sydney No 8: North Sydney: CQ to Woolstonecraft
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Map: circular quay Limit: 10. View

27 Mar, Fri 7:10AM				Day trip to Canberra: Mount Ainsley Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Philip Wright Advance notice as this is a promotional fare that needs to be booked in the month of November. I booked the following coach: 7:10 leaving central 10:15 arriving Canberra 6:30 pm leaving Canberra 21:40 arriving central cost: $18 When we arrive Canberra, we’ll catch a bus to the starting point of the walk. Walk takes about 3 hours. Then it’s free time. Catch the 6:30 coach back to maximise the time in Canberra. The walk is  Mount Ainsley Lookout To RSVP, please book your own coach fare. I got the fastest and cheapest fare. So it’s prudent to book as early as you can.  https://shop.flixbus.com.au Limit: 15. View

22 May, Fri 7:10AM				A day trip to Canberra: Molonglo River Eastern Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Leader: Philip Wright Advance notice as this is a promotional fare that needs to be booked in the month of November. I booked the following coach: 7:10 leaving central 10:15 arriving Canberra 6:30 pm leaving Canberra 21:40 arriving central cost: $18 when we arrive Canberra, we’ll catch a bus to the starting point of the walk. Walk takes about 3 hours. Then it’s free time. Catch the 6:30 coach back to maximise the time in Canberra. The walk is  Molonglo River Eastern Loop To RSVP, please book your own coach fare. I got the fastest and cheapest fare. So it’s prudent to book as early as you can. https://shop.flixbus.com.au     Limit: 15. View

3 Jul, Fri 9:16AM				Xmas in July Walk and Talk and Eat
		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Walk The Great River Walk from Penrith to Emu Plains and have lunch at O'Donoghues Pub Irish Pub Slippery sections Limit: 20. View

18 Sep, Fri 9:09AM				Spring wonder walk 7: Wisteria Garden
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
TBA View

1