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11 Apr, Sat 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 1km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Easy flat walk to overlook The Basin, Kentlyn. Plant ident along the way!
Location: Keith Longhurst Reserve Limit: 20. View

19 Apr, Sun 10:01AM Visit historic Willandra House
Grade:1/6 Length 4km  40m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(NEW!!!) Visit historic Willandra House, an 1840s Georgian home, for displays of memorabilia of the Ryde District's history from its origins. Owned and maintained by Ryde City Council, the restored building was opened in 1980 and is home to the Ryde District Historical Society. You can explore the house and its views over the Parramatta River; watch our movie on the district though the years; see our displays; what’s in our Archives, how did your street look in the past?; and purchase RDHS publications. Entry and parking is via Willandra Street. Limit: 6. View

20 Apr, Mon 10:00AM Killara Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  150m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)(NEW!!!) This walk starts and finishes at Killara station. It visits a number of reserves and parks,  including the Henry Seidler Reserve, Swain Gardens and the Seven Little Australians Park. It follows quiet streets, hidden lane ways and some bush tracks which may be slippery, but can be avoided if it's too wet. steps, slippery sections if wet.
Location: Killara
Map: Killara Limit: 14. View

24 Apr, Fri 10:15AM Discovering Sydney Limited Edition
Grade:1/6 Length 5km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Walk from Kings Cross to Darlinghurst.  Led by the author of The book Exploring Hidden Sydney : Trevor McAlister. Book signing opportunities. This walk would focus on the Battle for Victoria Street, Abe Saffron and the disappearance of Juanita Neilson. After the walk we’ll have a thank you lunch at Kinselas Hotel to thank Trevor coming all the way from Lake Macquarie.    Limit: 14. View

6 May, Wed 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Walk to Old Ford Crossing in Keith Longhurst Reserve, Kentlyn. Easy gentle slope down to Georges River. Gently sloping walk back up beside Peter Meadows Creek. Plant ident along the way!
Location: Keith Longhurst Reserve Limit: 20. View

5 Jun, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney No 19: Windsor
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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: Stve Ringbauer Limit: 10. View

13 Jun, Sat 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Freres Crossing, Kentlyn. Easy flat walk, and short steps down to Georges River. Easy slow uphill back to cars. Interesting plants to identify.
Location: Warrenmadha NP Limit: 20. View

3 Jul, Fri 9:16AM Xmas in July Walk and Talk and Eat
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Walk The Great River Walk from Penrith to Emu Plains and have lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub. Slippery sections Limit: 20. View

8 Jul, Wed 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Smith Street, Kentlyn. End of Smith Street to Georges River. Exploratory. Short with some steps to beautiful wild section of Georges. Small sandy beach. Plant ident along the way!
Location: Warrenmadha NP Limit: 20. View

8 Aug, Sat 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Darling Avenue. Easy flat walk from Darling Avenue to overlook Georges River. Plant ident along the way!
Location: Warrenmadha NP Limit: 20. View

9 Sep, Wed 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Woolwash, Airds. Easy walk to historic site on Georges River. Plant ident along the way!
Location: Warrenmadha NP Limit: 20. View

10 Oct, Sat 10:00AM Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6 Length 2km Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Simmos Beach, Macquarie Fields. Easy flat walk to Georges River. Meet end of Fifth Avenue, Macquarie Fields, entrance to Simmos Beach. Plant ident along the way!
Location: Warrenmadha NP Limit: 20. View

23 Apr, Fri 9:31AM Anzac Day walk
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
Highlights: Kokoda Memorial ( reasonable time allowed to read story boards), river views, extensive mangroves, native plants around Breakfast Point.
Limit: 10. View

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