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29 May, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 18 : Sydney City and the Rocks Part 2
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Leader Changed) Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Meet at the obelisk in Macquarie Place at 09:30. We will look behind the touristy facade of The Rocks and nearby areas. Lots of steps. Limit: 12. View

30 May, Sat 9:00AM				Mirang Track
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) A walk into Heathcote National Park along a fire trail but with a climb down and back out. Time to enjoy autumn wildflowers and views across the valleys Note that there is some help in transportation. Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 20. View

31 May, Sun 8:23AM				Darvall Park to Rydalmere wharf
Grade:2/6		Length	23km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) We will walk along the creek in Darvall Park to see the one & only giant & magnificent blue gum. We then stroll along Eastwood shops with exotic & yummy breakfast goodies & coffee before joining the  Terrys & Ponds Creeks walk to Rydalmere wharf. Those still feeling energetic can continue further along to Meadowbank station. We will walk through bushlands, tall gum trees & streets. Can exit halfway at Carlingford. Slippery & uneven surfaces Location: eastwood Map: eastwood Limit: 20. View

31 May, Sun 9:00AM				Durras Mountain to Kioloa
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Please phone Kevin before 5pm Saturday May 30th. A mainly downhill walk from lower Durras Mountain to Kioloa. Following a short car shuffle, we will walk a fire trail onto the lower reaches of Durras Mountain, then descend via walking track to Pretty Beach. We can visit the singing stones and return to Pretty Beach for morning tea. Afterwards we will continue north to Merry Beach via Snapper Point and on to the marine rescue station at Kioloa for lunch. We conclude with an easy stroll along Kioloa Beach to return to the vehicles for afternoon tea. Some sand walking and rock platforms. Location: Murramarang NP Limit: 20. View

1 Jun, Mon 8:30AM				Long Angle Trail at Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Walking from Winmalee to Blaxland via Long Angle Trail. A lovely walk through the tall timbered valley of Long Angle Creek. Then climb over a ridge to follow Cripple Creek Trail to Blaxland. Notice the vegetation change between the two valleys. Hazards: Creek crossings. Bikes, horses and cars are unlikely to be encountered on the trail. Steep sections. Loose surfaces. Limit: 15. View

1 Jun, Mon 9:50AM				Tarban Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	40m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
(NEW!!!) (Changed Transport Details) We start by taking a ferry from Barangaroo wharf. This is a circular walk from Huntleys Point Ferry wharf. The walk crosses under Gladesville Bridge to Tarban Creek, which it then follows upstream along bicycle paths. It crosses Victoria road via suburban streets before heading downstream along Parramatta river. Well-trodden paths lead through Bedlam Park, and a short climb out to the old Gladesville Hospital grounds. The walk finishes at Huntleys Point. Hazards: a few steps, sections may be slippery if wet; bicyclists; one busy road crossing. Limit: 14. View

3 Jun, Wed 9:15AM				Leichhardt to White Bay Power Station
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(NEW!!!) Walk from Marion Light Rail Station at Leichhardt along Hawthorne Canal to Iron Cove. From there we will walk through Lilyfield to the Rozelle Parklands and then to Jubilee Park, Glebe for lunch. After lunch, we will make our way back through the Rozelle Parklands to the newly restored White Bay Power Station, which is hosting this year’s Biennale. The walk will finish here, where people can visit the exhibition (free entry) and then return to the city either by the free shuttle bus or buses on Victoria Rd. Bookings only from the week before the date of the walk please. View

3 Jun, Wed 9:35AM				Replaced with Lawson to Hazelbrook Walk Cancelled – Medlow Bath Circuit via the Colosseum
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	425m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Cancelled) Replaced with Lawson to Hazelbrook Walk back to the station. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossings. Location: Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View

3 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Ulladulla Headland and Beaches
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Helen M.
(NEW!!!) Walk the Southern Headland Walk over a series of 5 walks. Details: Headlands and 15 or more beaches. Come and do them all? Walk 1 covers Bannister Headland and Mollymook Beach. Grade: 2 Distance: 6km View

4 Jun, Thu 8:21AM				Darvall Park to Rydalmere wharf
Grade:2/6		Length	23km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) (Date Changed) We will walk along the creek in Darvall Park to see the one & only original giant  & magnificent blue gum. We will then pass Eastwood shops with lots of exotic & yummy Chinese goodies for breakfast & coffee before joining the Terrys & Ponds Creeks to go to Rydalmere Wharf. Those still feeling energetic can stroll further along the riverfront to Meadowbank station. We will walk through bushlands, tall gum trees & streets. Slippery & uneven surfaces Location: eastwood Map: eastwood Limit: 20. View

5 Jun, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 19: Windsor
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
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: Lynne Hewitt RSVP DIRECT TO lehewitt@optusnet.com.au Limit: 10. View

6-8 Jun, Sat (08:00AM)-Mon (15:00PM)				Budawangs wilderness circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	18km	1,200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This circuit will take you past and through some of the most iconic landmarks of the Budawangs in the Morton National Park including Monolith Valley, Mt Cole and Mt Owen. The aim of the walk is to explore much of the surrounding area as well, including Mt Donjon, Shrouded Gods mountain and a secret pass onto Mt Owen that will truly surprise and thrill you! I plan to stay in camping areas which are not usually used. All in all this will be a walk mostly away from the maddening crowd and not to be missed! Location: Morton national park Map: Corang 1:25000 Limit: 12. View

7 Jun, Sun 8:55AM				Long Reef Headland to Narrabeen Lagoon loop
Grade:3/6		Length	25km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) From the B1 bus stop at Collaroy we  will walk to the Long Reef headland & then to Dee Why beach , where we will walk through a pathway of parks & wetlands linking the Narrabeen lagoon. This route offers a bit of everything, from serene water views to crashing waves of the dramatic windswept coastline to tranquil bush land of the lagoon.The headland is an aquatic reserve teeming with interesting marine life at low tide. Cliff top is a vantage point for spotting migrating whales. Slippery & uneven surfaces Location: Narrabeen Lagoon State Park Map: Narrabeen Lake Limit: 20. View

10 Jun, Wed 8:58AM				North Turramarra to North St Ives via Three Creeks
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
From North Turramurra taking Gibberagong Track winding along pristine Cockle Creek to Bobbin Head. Continuing alongside the banks of Cowan Creek up Warrimoo Track before back to bush and crossing Kuring Gai Creek. Finishing with a short street walk to the bus stop on Mona Vale Road North St Ives. Creek crossing and rock scrambling. View

11 Jun, Thu 9:03AM				Long Reef Headland to Narrabeen Lagoon loop
Grade:3/6		Length	25km	200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) From the B1 bus stop at Collaroy we will walk to the Long Reef headland & then to Dee Why beach where we will walk through a pathway of parks & wetlands linking the Narrabeen lagoon. This route offers a bit of everything, from serene water views to crashing waves of the dramatic windswept coastline to tranquil bush land of the lagoon. The headland is an aquatic reserve teeming with interesting marine life at low tide. Cliff top is a vantage point for spotting migrating whales. Slippery & uneven surfaces Location: Narrabeen Lagoon State Park Map: Narrabeen Lake Limit: 20. View

12 Jun, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney 20: Sydney West Part 2
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	160m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(Date Changed) Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister  Visit Rozelle Parklands, White Bay power station, Pyrmont waterfront. Finish at Town Hall. Limit: 10. View

13 Jun, Sat 8:00AM				Asteroid cave/Scallop cave/Flat rock exploration
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	370m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Only a short drive from Bilpin is an area of twisted fantastic Angophoras, caves full of golden tafoni formations and various flat rock platforms ,all worth exploring and photographing. If you want to escape the maddening crowd and avoid a long drive to examine an area of outstanding natural beauty, then this is a walk for you! offtrack and rock scrambling Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S Limit: 12. View

13 Jun, Sat 10:00AM				Explore access to Warrenmadhaa, our newest National Park
Grade:2/6		Length	2km		Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
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

19 Jun, Fri 10:20AM				SWAG LEADERS Favourite Walks:Castlecove to castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Castlecove to castlecrag thru north arm track harold reid reserve, Sugarloaf. Lovely walk with bush, firetrails,water views and some street. Lots of steps.. View

20 Jun, Sat 8:00AM				Forty Foot falls via the Box Vale track loop
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	360m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Forty Foot falls is one of the most spectacular falls in the Southern highlands and on this walk I plan to walk via the Box Vale track and then along the Nattai River to reach the falls. If time allows we may do another short side trip, after this walk to view 60 foot falls. rock hopping along the river Location: Southern highlands Limit: 20. View

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