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17 May, Fri 10:20AM |
Suburbs series : Castle Cove to Castlecrag |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Sophie A. |
North Arm Track - Harold Reid Reserve, Sugar Loaf Bay. A delightful walk through streets and bush tracks (steep at times) with lovely water views and a castle. Lots of steps. Worth the effort for this beautiful walk. No booking is required so just turn up on the day. Location: Northern Beaches
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20 May, Mon 9:00AM |
Hazelbrook to Woodford |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
490m |
Sydney Branch |
Janet R. |
From Hazelbrook Station walk down Oaklands Road. Track to Horseshoe, Oaklands and Burgess Falls. Tracks to Hazel, Edith and Mabel Falls. Steep track up to fire trail. Unnamed track down and up to Ridge Street Woodford. Ending at Woodford Station. Steep, rough, muddy. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15.
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22 May, Wed 9:30AM |
Wollstonecraft to Kirribilli |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Sydney Branch |
Hildegard S. |
Walk from Wollstonecraft Station to Kirribilli via Berry Island and Balls Head Reserve. Visit the historic Coal Loader Centre. Beautiful bush and harbour views. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15.
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27 May, Mon 10:00AM |
Rooty Hill to Marayong |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
140m |
Sydney Branch |
Allan P. |
Morning tea at The Rooty Hill. Visit Nurragingy Reserve and follow Eastern Creek north through Western Sydney Parklands. After crossing Quakers Hill Pkwy we follow Breakfast Creek to Marayong Station. Map: Riverstone and Prospect Limit: 20.
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7 Jun, Fri 10:00AM |
The Colour walks series No 14: Camellia Gardens Carringbah (Philip’s birthday walk) |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Philip Wright
Celebrate Philip's Birthday Day at Camellia Gardens. Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014. There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW.
The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter.
Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches.
We will play by ear. A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on. Location: Caringbah Limit: 15.
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14 Jun, Fri 11:00AM |
Suburbs series : Bundeena |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
130m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Sophie A. |
Explore Jibbon Head via Jibbon Track in Royal National Park. There is heaps of lovely scenery on this trail and plenty to keep you entertained. The route starts from Bundeena Wharf and heads towards the gorgeous Jibbon and Shelley Beach. Enjoy the breathtaking coastal views from Jibbon Head and take a moment to take in your surroundings.
View aboriginal carvings.
Walk on beach, rocks and bushtracks.
Swim available. No need to contact leader. Just turn up on the day. Optional lunch at the club
Location: South Coast
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22 Jun, Sat 10:00AM |
5 Islands Walk: Macmasters Beach to Terrigal |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Philip Wright
Macmasters Beach to Terrigal
The 5 Lands Walk is a cultural, physical, spiritual event brought to you as a gift from the 5 Lands community.
The walk connects 5 coastal villages, each bringing its own celebration in and around the surf clubs of the 5 Lands. They are connected by 10km of beaches, headlands, bush, footpaths and streets. Limit: 15.
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28 Jun, Fri 9:30AM |
The suburbs: Ashbury to Lewisham |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Lynne Hewitt
We walk from Canterbury station to Ashbury, then
Ashfield, summer hills, Petersham park and end at Lewsham. Limit: 15.
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5 Jul, Fri 9:31AM |
The Suburbs : Sydney Olympic Park Loop |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
RSVP direct to Heather Lakiss heatherlakiss@gmail.com
This easy level loop walk encompasses a large amount of Bicentennial Park as it makes its way through the mangroves, past sunken ships and a bird watching hide. Some urban walking via the edge of Liberty Grove, Rhodes, over the Bennelong Bridge and Wentworth Point. All paved walking. Little shade.
Limit: 15.
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12 Jul, Fri 10:00AM |
Suburbs: In the steppes of Central Rose Bay |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Kevin Cliffe
This walk is not for you if you don’t like steps. Features: Scot college, Cranbrook school, City views, mansions, gardens, many steep sets of steps, beach, Point Piper, Rose Bay, Community garden. Limit: 15.
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19 Jul, Fri 9:52AM |
The suburbs series : Manly, Curl Curl and Dee Why |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
130m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Sophie A. |
This is Sophie's Signature walk. Manly to Dee Why via a few beaches and lookouts. Beautiful beach walk with some bush tracks. If you are lucky, you may see schools of dolpins. There is a surprise at the start of the walk. Finish in Dee Why for lunch and swim, if you dare. No need to contact leader. Just turn up on the day. Location: Northern Beaches
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26 Jul, Fri 10:00AM |
Suburb series of walk: Canterbury to Hurlstone Park |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Lynne Hewitt
A pleasant walk from Canterbury to Hurlstone Park. Local guide with commentary.
Limit: 15.
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23 Aug, Fri 9:31AM |
The Suburbs: Chatswood West (Fullers Bridge to Mowbray Park) |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
180m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Mike P. |
Fullers Bridge to Mowabray Park in Lane Cove National Park. Limit: 15.
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30 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburb series : Pennant Hills; Cherrybrook (Callicoma Track) |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ian B. |
Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland.
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6 Sep, Fri 9:00AM |
The Alphabet series.”W”. Wild Flower Garden at St Ives |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
Commencing Kitchener Street, St Ives and down to the creek and fire trail via creek, Mueller Track, where the stillness of nature surrounds you, and up to The Wildflower Garden. Continues to Solander Track. Pretty along the creek, with a waterfall (Phantom Falls). Some quite wet tiny tracks. Lots of ups and downs. Those who use hiking sticks, bring them. Visitors/info centre, next to Senses Track, has a coffee machine and native plant nursery. Return via a slightly shorter route. Limit: 15.
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13 Sep, Fri 10:00AM |
The suburb series of walk: Second Ponds Creek; Allan Porter’s birthday walk |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Allan P. |
This walk starts and finishes at The Ponds Shopping Centre. Morning tea and lunch here or at adjacent park. Bring own morning tea and lunch or buy from the shops. Bring a snack in case we end up having a late lunch. The suburb of The Ponds straddles Second Ponds Creek. This creek flows north over 10km from Parklea, through The Ponds and Rouse Hill Regional Park, to join the Cattai River at Annangrove. Along our walk we will see remnants of the woodland that covered this flood plain. As well, we visit Dragonfly Pool and the pretty Ironbark Lake. Mostly on shared concrete pathway. Location: The Ponds Limit: 30.
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11 Oct, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburbs Series : Cheltenham, Eastwood |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ian B. |
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event. Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Eastwood Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. Follow fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction of the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow GNW until we come to the turnoff to the Terrys Creek Track. Follow this track through various parks to Terrys Creek falls and on to Vimiera Park. Road walk to Eastwood Railway Station. Possible sighting of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom during this walk. Rough and slippery track in a few spots. Creek crossings.
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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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