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15 Apr, Thu |
Narrabeen Lagoon |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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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.
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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.
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17 Apr, Sat 10:00AM |
Heritage festival |
Grade:1/6 |
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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19 Aug, Thu |
Sphinx, Warrimoo and Bobbin Head Tracks |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
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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.
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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.
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