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15 Apr, Thu				Narrabeen Lagoon
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sue W.
(NEW!!!) Around the lagoon, a large estuary system and wildlife haven. Our journey around Narrabeen Lagoon goes through beautiful ecosystems, abundant of flora and fauna, cultural heritage and historical icons. Booking is mandatory. Map: Narrabeen Lake Limit: 10. View

16 Apr, Fri 10:15AM				Neighbourhood Walk No 13: Cockatoo Island
Grade:2/6		Length	4km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Known in the Dharug language as Wareamah, meaning ‘Women’s land’, Cockatoo Island is a former convict penal establishment and naval shipyard, located in the heart of Sydney Harbour... Cockatoo Island is a source of intrigue and inspiration for visitors owing to its heritage buildings, distinctive terrain and panoramic views. Popular attractions include heritage and campground accommodation, waterfront cafés and picnic spots. We meet at Cockatoo Island wharf at 10:15 am. There are some steep stairs. A rough estimate of length is 4km, including a walk to a pub or cafe in Balmain for lunch after catching a ferry from Cockatoo Island to Balmain after touring the island. Please advise if you will be having lunch with us on RSVP so that we can make a booking. Steep and slippery sections Location: Cocakatoo Island Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 16. View

17 Apr, Sat 10:00AM				Heritage festival
Grade:1/6					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
NO need to RSVP. As part of the Heritage Festival, The Tramway Museum will have trams running from the Museum to RNP terminus. Most of the 3.5-kilometre tramline winds through the bush. The timetabled departure from the Tramway Museum is 10:15am then hourly until 4:15pm, with return departure from RNP terminus from 10:30am then hourly until 3:30pm. From the RNP terminus, it is a short stroll to the Bungoona Lookout. A further kilometre’s downhill walk along the Honeymoon Track brings you to the picturesque Audley weir, Weir Cafe and National Park Visitors Centre. Guided walks will be offered by leaders from NPA. Map: NPWS Royal NP View

20 Apr, Tue 9:01AM				Nature ramble 1: Kangaroo Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) It's time to see what's out and about on the Karloo Pool, Bottle Forest Loop in Royal National Park. While we plan to be out by 1pm (Zoom meetings that day) we don't need to rush so be creative and bring a camera. Steepish climb out. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

22 Apr, Thu 9:01AM				Nature Ramble 2: Robertson Knoll
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	200m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) There is a delightful stroll from Audley, down to Wattle Forest and then up onto Uloola Ridge, before returning via Robertson Knoll. At this time of the year the banksias are in full bloom and the air is crisp and filled with autumn. Even better, at the end of the walk we enjoy a nice coffee! Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

26 Apr, Mon 9:00AM				Manly to Spit Bridge
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) It is time to explore Sydney harbour and its delights as we switch from urban walks to parts of Sydney Harbour National Park. Explore some of the nooks along the way. No need to rush. Just enjoy the journey. Note that in this direction we are walking with the sun behind us! Location: Sydney Harbour NP Limit: 10. View

30 Apr, Fri 9:25AM				Georges River National Park in search of Banksia
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Autumn is here and the banksias are at their best. Let's take a walk in Georges National Park with great views of the river. Steep and slippery sections. Limit: 12. View

8 May, Sat 8:30AM				Baal Bone Ridge exploration
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Between Ball Bone Point and Baal Bone Gap is a ridge full of fantastic rock formations many of which resemble animals, a boot and well anything your imagination can conjure up! On this walk I intend to photograph and seek out as many of these formations as possible in a leisurely pace. However there might be some tape work involved so be prepared for off-track walking as we explore this marvellous area. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

9 May, Sun 8:30AM				Forest Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	200m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Starting at Maddens Plains, walk on tracks through a variety of forests to lunch overlooking Stanwell Park and return. Coastal and escarpment views. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 16. View

14 May, Fri 9:30AM				Neighbourhood Walk No 17 : Thornleigh to Hornsby
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	230m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader will be Brad Sichter. Today we will walk from Thornleigh to Hornsby. Starting at Thornleigh Station with a little local history, we will head west along the Great North Walk before diverting through Westleigh and then returning to the bush again on our way to Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. Spread across 6 acres, the garden packs a lot in with a little bit of something for everyone. Lisgar Gardens  are famous for their Camellias. There are around ninety varieties in the garden. Some steep and slippery sections, steep staircases and elevation changes. steep staircase Location: Thornleigh Limit: 12. View

20 May, Thu				Malabar Circuit via Maroubra
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
Sue W.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Coastal walk via Bora and Magic Points along on which will be found epic sandstone cliffs, seasonal whale watching opportunities and swimming spots. Return is via the Western Escarpment track through native heath with coastal views, birdlife and wildflowers. Medium pace. Many steps and some rocky sections on tracks which have been somewhat eroded with recent rain. Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 12. View

21 May, Fri 10:15AM				Neighbourhood walk: Mt Penang Gardens, sculptures and cascading waterways
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
https://www.mtpenangparklands.nsw.gov.au/Mt-Penang-Gardens Opened in November 2003, Mt Penang Gardens is considered an enduring and radical contribution to public garden design in Australia. Its distinctive design by Anton James sets it apart from the traditional botanical garden. His garden within a garden produces an understated landscape that is less manicured and in a constant state of being. It continues to evolve today. Leader will be Elena Mazur 12 unique garden rooms, sculptures and cascading waterways. Location: Kariong Limit: 12. View

2 Jul, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbour walk: Sheldon forest
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) This walk will be led by Heather Lakiss. 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. We also explore Rofe Park. Limit: 12. View

25 Jul, Sun 9:02AM				Harbour to Hawkesbury warm up walk: Cremorne to Balmoral/The Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(NEW!!!) What makes the Cremorne to Balmoral walk unique is that even though the city skyline is just a couple of kilometres away, you feel like you are miles from any city while walking here. Over the course of the walk you will come across The pristine bushland of Sydney Harbour National Park An abundance of spectacular views of the harbour An old Naval Base Tiny harbour beaches where you can take a swim A nude beach Several cafes and restaurants at Chowder Bay The Sydney Harbour Marine Institute where you can learn more about the Harbour If the tide is low when we finish at Balmoral, we may extend to The Spit along the waterfront. In that case, the walk will be 17 km. Limit: 12. View

6 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				Colour Walk series: Colourful Lisgar Garden
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	240m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader will be Brad Sichter. Today we explore Hornsby and Normanhurst including Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. Spread across 6 acres, the garden packs a lot in with a little bit of something for everyone. This walk will be easier than my Neighbourhood Walk with less steep climbs. Stairs and slippery sections Location: Hornsby Limit: 12. View

7 Aug, Sat 10:30AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven : Section 29 Gerringong to Seven Mile Beach (Gerroa)
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Gerringong to Shoalhaven Heads in 2 days, staying Saturday night. Today walk via headlands and beaches on part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Spend the late afternoon exploring Gerroa. Map: Gerringong Limit: 12. View

8 Aug, Sun 9:00AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 30
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	50m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Gerroa to Shoalhaven Heads after staying Saturday night. Today walk via beach and bush on part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. With low tide Seven Mile Beach is a very easy, very nice walk on hard sand. Location: Seven Mile Beach NP Limit: 12. View

9 Aug, Mon 10:00AM				Drawing Room Rocks and Bomaderry Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Leader: Bob Rankin. This is an extra day walk to follow the last leg of the Parramatta to Shoalhavens series. As we are staying overnight on Saturday 7th Aug to walk the Seven Miles Beach, we will stay another night to do another day of two short walks: The Drawing Room Rocks near Berry and Bomaderry Creek near Nowra. Great views of the NSW south coast. Looking out over Berry, 7 mile beach and Jervis Bay & on a clear day can see pigeon house mountain & the lighthouse at point perpendicular. The climb tothe plateau is challenging. Rocky terrain, steep and slippery sections Limit: 10. View

19 Aug, Thu				Sphinx, Warrimoo and Bobbin Head Tracks
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Sue W.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Loops around Cowan Creek. * It is mandatory to book. * Hazards include viruses. Bad weather Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 10. View

20 Aug, Fri 10:07AM				Colour walk series: Auburn Botanical garden
Grade:1/6		Length	6km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Cherry tree blossoms. Limit: 12. View

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