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| 19 Sep, Fri 9:50AM |
Spring wonder walk 8: Georges River National Park and Sylvan Grove |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
  (Updated Details) Orchids and wild flowers galore. A walk through George’s River National Park, Yeramba Lagoon Trail, along the River bank and into Sylvan Grove . This is the best time to see the beauty of Sylvan Grove Native Garden. The orchids and Waratahs are out. Many native flowers are at their peak.Philip will give us some information on the trees and plants Slippery and wet tracks Limit: 10.
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| 3 Oct, Fri 9:51AM |
Spring wonder walk 9: Cherry Tree Walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Walk along 114 cherry trees in Bowral, via Corbett Gardens and Vietnam War Memorial. We walk from Bowral Station to Burradoo Station. It is a long day. Limit: 10.
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| 17 Oct, Fri 10:07AM |
Spring wonder walk 11: Wentworth falls lake circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT
Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery, Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery. Limit: 10.
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| 24 Oct, Fri 9:30AM |
Ashfield Historic Walk & Jacaranda |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| LEADER: LYNNE HEWITT
Next in our series of suburban local history walks Ashfield local Lynne will be showing us around the streets and laneways of Ashfield.
From magnificent mansions, humble workers cottages and heritage listed 1960s apartment blocks we will hear about the history of this vibrant and interesting suburb.
Option to have lunch after the walk in one of Ashfield’s many dumpling restaurants. Limit: 10.
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| 7 Nov, Fri 10:30AM |
Spring wonder walk 14 : Little Wobby |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT
We walk along the water front from West to East and then return inland. Fairly flat to start with but the uphill part is steep.
Great views and wild flowers.
Limit: 10.
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| 14 Nov, Fri 8:52AM |
Spring wonder walk 15: Manly to Spit |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
LEADER: Steve Ringbauer. The flannel flowers are abundant at this time of the year. The 10km Manly Scenic Walkway beings at Manly Wharf, passes sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites and incredible lookouts, before arriving at the Spit Bridge where you can catch a bus to the city.
- Distance and time: 10km one-way
- Level: Grade 3 track. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels with occasional sections of stairs. There are also sections of sand, bush tracks and boardwalk. Not suitable for prams or wheelchair users.
- Top attractions: Clontarf Reserve, Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site, Crater Cove Lookout, Forty Baskets Reserve and Manly.
- Toilet facilities at the start and end of the walk and at Clontarf Reserve, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Beach, North Harbour Reserve and Fairlight Beach.
- Drinking fountains are available at Clontarf Reserve, Fairlight Beach and Manly.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/manly-scenic-walkway/map
Limit: 10.
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| 21 Nov, Fri 10:00AM |
Spring wonder walk 16: Jacaranda and native trees |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
|
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| A leisurely stroll to learn about the native trees and admire the colourful Jacaranda trees.
Limit: 50.
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| 5 Dec, Fri 8:32AM |
Xmas walk and lunch |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
100m |
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 kindly cater lunch again. 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 Limit: 10.
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