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| 14-27 Oct, Mon-Sun |
Madagascar wildlife and walking tour |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
     (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This trip will be run by the experienced Exodus Tour company which I’ve travelled with on several occasions to parts of Africa and found them to be very professional and extremely informative and exciting in the locations they visit and the guides they provide. Accommodation is of a high standard.
This is a small group trip with maximum of 12. Currently 8 spaces left and there is a 20% discount with Tourrader until 2.11.23
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| 17 Oct, Thu 8:30AM |
Where the waters meet, Guula Ngurra NP |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
18km |
480m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Explorer Walks) Neil O. |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk to Murrawall where the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Rivers meet. At this junction the Aboriginal story of Gurangatch and Miragan can be appreciated. Steep descent and ascent, scrambling over rocks along the Wollondilly River.
Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Limit: 8.
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| 18 Oct, Fri 10:07AM |
The Alphabet series.”W”..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.
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| 25 Oct, Fri 10:00AM |
The suburbs series of walk: Dangar Island |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
5km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
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| Leader: Lynne Hewitt. Join us for a tour to this idyllic island just a hop, skip and a jump from Hawkesbury River Station, Brooklyn. Upon arrival on this car-free oasis of bush, beach and tranquillity, we will be welcomed by tree-lined palms and jacarandas. On the lower grounds we'll walk past the Bowling Club and Bradleys Beach. On the higher grounds we'll get great views of the Hawkesbury River. We'll also walk past a Blackbutt – Rough-barked Apple Forest. Enjoy the scenic train ride across the Hawkesbury River and a joy ferry ride to the island. Enjoy lunch or Devonshire tea at Dangar Island Depot before taking the ferry back home. Bring money for ferry ($8.50 one way adult, $4.30 one way concession (not sure seniors are considered concession)). |
Limit: 15.
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| 1 Nov, Fri 10:30AM |
Suburbs Series: Windsor |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Marilyn C. |
| Historic walk including First Fleet Grave at St Matthews Anglican Church Windsor, Rickabys Creek and crossing the new Windsor Bridge over the mighty Hawkesbury River. Easy walking.
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| 8 Nov, Fri 9:54AM |
The Alphabet Series: “X” Xacuti at Harris Park |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
130m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Derek Hampton RSVP direct to derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com
For our Alphabet series, ‘X’ is for Xacuti. Join us to celebrate our multicultural heritage walks with authentic Indian cooking at Harris Park. We start from Kissing Point wharf, go along the cycleway alongside Parramatta River, looking out for native birds at Baludarri Wetlands, stopping briefly at the historical Hambledon Cottage before reaching our destination for our shared group lunch ($20). Parramatta signifies Sydney’s urban buzzy renewal so food streets like this won’t last. Return is by train. If eating, please confirm and email culinary/dietary preference. Limit: 15.
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| 15 Nov, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburbs Series: South Newtown |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
25m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Bob Rankin |
| (NEW!!!) We will walk some of the back lanes of South Newtown, viewing some historic sites and a lot of street art. Limit: 16.
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| 21 Nov, Thu 9:15AM |
Gerringong Falls to the bottom of the falls |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
14km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Explorer Walks) 34586 |
   (Cancelled) Cycle Budderoo & Hersey Fire trails to the start of the descent to below the falls. Locate the "chimney" and use rope to descent this and steep decent to track. Very steep, bring your own bicycle to get to track head, slippery, use of rope, unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Budderoo National Park Limit: 9.
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| 6 Dec, Fri 1:49PM |
Gorgeous by day, Magical by night Birdwood Gully. |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
 Leaders: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night. It is a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Very easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and amazing atmosphere. Fireflies . Glow worms. We walk twice, once in the afternoon and once after dark. We have a break to have dinner before we walk to see the fly flies followed by Glow worms. Thai/ Hotel/IGA/Sports Club/Cafe/ Petrol Station available at Springwood. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright Headlamp, preferably with red light, with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit:8.
T: Central 12:18 pm Springwood 1:49 pm Limit: 8.
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| 13 Dec, Fri 9:45AM |
The Suburbs & Xmas walk: Green Square, Zetland, Waterloo; Birthday walk for Steve |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| This is a Xmas walk organised by Bob Rankin and Esther. Join us to celebrate Steve's birthday as well. A walk in Green Square/Zetland/Waterloo area. Discover the Drying Green, The Green Square Library, The Waterloo Library, The Waterloo Community Garden, various reserves, witness the good work of OzHarvest.See Tony Abbott’s marriage mural
After the walk, lunch will be at a private rooftop garden with a pool. Bob Rankin will provide sausage sizzle, salad, wine and Cake at a cost of $20. , RSVP commences 27 November 2024 and closes 11:59 pm 6 December 2024. Non-refundable payment will be required when you RSVP.
Limit: 16.
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| 3 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Newtown Street Art and Historic Walking tour |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Ros Freeman. We explore kerbside gardens, historic buildings, St Stephen's Church and cemetery; and the street art of Newtown, including ‘I have a Dream’ painted over two days, initially illegally, now heritage listed and Bob Hawke mural. Visit Warren Ball Avenue, Newtown’s best street? Easy pace to study the street art. Limit: 15.
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| 7 Feb, Fri 9:00AM |
Strathfield historic walk part 2 |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (NEW!!!) Leader : Lynne Hewitt.
Limit: 15.
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| 7 Mar, Fri 9:30AM |
Lynne’s birthday walk: Female Street art walk: Redfern to Newtown |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader : Lynne Hewitt, Street art walk through Newtown and Darlington as you discover street art by some of Sydney's best female street artists, as well as works that celebrate important women.
This walk takes around 2 hours and starts at Redfern train station, covering approximately 4.5 km. You'll finish close to Newtown train station.
You'll discover street art by the following female artists: Rose Strachen, Sharon Billinge, Shannon Crees, George Rose, Karen Farmer, Georgia Norton Rose, Rebecca Lourey, Sophi Odling, Lotte Alexis, Mariko Konno & Styna. You'll also see pieces celebrating significant women by Fintan Magee, Ox King, Oli Ruskidd, Phibs and Brad Robson. Limit: 15.
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| 14 Mar, Fri 10:00AM |
Whites Creek, Rozelle Parklands and Callan Park |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Sue W |
 (Postponed) Start is at the Whites Creek wetland, Annandale along tree filled parks and the heritage listed sewage aqueduct to Rozelle Bay. The newly opened Rozelle Parklands is a 10 hectare greenspace has many paths, play equipment and views of the new West Connex Rozelle Interchange and its chaos.
After a few streets, we enter Callan Park, a 60-hectare heritage listed site with grand sandstone buildings, two remarkable war memorials and quiet green open spaces.
Location: Inner West Council Limit: 10.
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| 4 Apr, Fri 9:47AM |
The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Heather Lakiss. This pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. Steep, rugged and slippery sections. Limit: 15.
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| 11 Apr, Fri 8:30AM |
The suburbs series : Glenbrook (Redhand Cave) |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ian B. |
| Please use email or text message for bookings. Where possible, this will be a loop walk. We will meet at the entrance to the Glenbrook Railway Station and then walk to the entrance of the national park. Possible rough and slippery sections of track.
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| 13-21 May, Tue (14:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM) |
Kosciuszko Pack Walk |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
60km |
1,600m |
Sydney Branch |
| Richard T. |
 The Pretty Plain area is a lovely part of Kosciuszko National Park. Great scenery, lovely bushland, and two of the best of the huts to camp nearby. Even better, we spend multiple days near each hut (two nights at Pretty Plain and three nights at Wheelers).
Access is via Dargals and Hell Hole Trails to Pretty Plain. We return along Pretty Plain and take the shortcut across to Wheelers Hut. Return is again via Dargals Trail.
At the start and end of walk we stay at a Ski Lodge at Jindabyne with the usual BBQs on the deck overlooking the lake. A lovely walk with lots of relaxing time.
Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12.
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