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7 Nov, Fri 10:30AM				Spring wonder walk 14 : Little Wobby
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT We walk along the water front from West to East and return, via Little Patonga Beach and Smugglers Cave.  Fairly flat to start with but the uphill part is steep. An available option to return on high ground for superb views and vegetations. Great views and wild flowers.   Steep and slippery sections The ferry is part of opal system now. For the seniors… $2.50 for all day travel. Limit: 10. View

14 Nov, Fri 8:52AM				Spring wonder walk 15: Manly to Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Steve Ringbauer. The flannel flowers are abundant at this time of the year. The 10km Manly Scenic Walkway beings at Manly Wharf, passes sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites and incredible lookouts, before arriving at the Spit Bridge where you can catch a bus to the city. Distance and time: 10km one-way Level: Grade 3 track. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels with occasional sections of stairs. There are also sections of sand, bush tracks and boardwalk. Not suitable for prams or wheelchair users. Top attractions: Clontarf Reserve, Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site, Crater Cove Lookout, Forty Baskets Reserve and Manly. Toilet facilities at the start and end of the walk and at Clontarf Reserve, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Beach, North Harbour Reserve and Fairlight Beach. Drinking fountains are available at Clontarf Reserve, Fairlight Beach and Manly. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/manly-scenic-walkway/map   Limit: 10. View

21 Nov, Fri 10:00AM				Spring wonder walk 16: New Nature Trail, Turpentine-Ironbark Forest (STIF) and native trees
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Changed Transport Details) A new nature trail was completed in November 2024, with over 60 native plant species planted to support local biodiversity. These diverse understorey plantings provide essential food and shelter for beneficial insects, reptiles, small birds, and mammals.  This walk on Wangal Nature Trail transforms a once-neglected urban corridor into a thriving green space that celebrates nature, culture, and community. A leisurely stroll to see the Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest (STIF)  and learn about native trees. Meet at corner of Burwood Road and Deane Street (just on the right of Burwood Station as you exit) Walk through lively Burwood, Burwood Park to Queen Elizabeth Park and finish at Edward Park.  Take a bus afterwards. Feel free to arrive Burwood early to have breakfast or morning tea. Burwood is a bustling suburb with plenty of food options.     Limit: 10. View

28 Nov, Fri 9:30AM				Spring wonder walk 17: Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Barangaroo , Circular Quay, Botanic Gardens, Art Gallery, Domain. We stroll around Barangaroo headland to Circular Quay, past the Opera House and into the Botanic Gardens. Options abound including "hugging" the Wollomi Pine, the Rose Garden, any special exhibits, coffee . Art Gallery- members choice- about I hour. Lunch here in the forecourt of the Gallery extension.or Gallery restaurant. We then cross the Domain to  the Eye Hospital and Martin Place to the Metro or other train or bus and home. Bring morning tea and lunch or buy. Limit: 10. View

5 Dec, Fri 8:32AM				Xmas walk and lunch
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	120m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Meet at Green Square station at 8:30 am for coffee/breakfast. Walk in Zetland, Alexandria, Rosebery area before having lunch at a Private Sky Lounge 23 levels high up. Points of interest Designer Furniture Temple Old trees Alexandria Park Paper bark Designer Factory outlets Fig tree Perry park The cannery Rosemary engine yards Sydney outlet Cadillac Turruwul park Tarakan park Macodonian Orthodox Church Poke meow cafe St Joseph Aust Golf club Church El Alamein Reserve Alexandria Day Hospital Bob will lead the walk Esther will serve lunch. menu Prosecco prawn/veggie croquettes Roast chicken Salads Ricotta cheese cake RSVP closes 5 pm Friday 28 November. Payment of $25 at time of RSVP Street crossings Limit: 10. View

12 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				Sheldon Forest
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) LEADER: Philip Wright Sheldon Forest Circuit walk 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. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. We will check out Rofe Park as well. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 10. View

19 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				Kangaroo Point Boardwalk – Hawkesbury River
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	20m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before the event. An out and back walk from Hawkesbury River Station to Kangaroo Point incorporating the Brooklyn Boardwalk and Hornsby Council’s new Kangaroo Point Boardwalk. Easy, level walking along footpaths and boardwalks with scenic views of the Hawkesbury River. If there is interest, we can add an extra 1.5km loop to Parsley Bay after we return to Hawkesbury River Station. Steps, occasional car traffic. Location: Hawkesbury River Limit: 15. View

26 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Moore Park
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
LEADER: KEVIN CLIFFE Loop walk from Surry Hills Light Rail Station HIGHLIGHTS Reserves Street gardens Terraces Messina Historic Pubs Public schools police churches museums hospitals Trendy bars Galleries Refettorio OzHarvest Limit: 10. View

31 Dec, Wed 6:00PM				NYE Fireworks at Strickland Estate
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright We have secured some tickets to Strickland Estate to view the fireworks. Bring a picnic and non-alcoholic drinks or buy food and alcohol at this licensed site. There is plenty of room for all to have a wonderful view of the harbour, Access to Strickland House estate is via the gates on Vaucluse Road. Gates open at 5.00 pm.     Limit: 18. View

2 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney 1: Sydney City and the Rocks
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a bookExploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister No 1 : Sydney City and the Rocks Start from Sydney Town Hall Finish at Wynyard Station.   Limit: 10. View

9 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 2:King’s Cross to Paddington
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister No 2:King's Cross to Paddington   LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com     Limit: 10. View

16 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 3 : Chippendale to Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister Chippendale to Botanic Garden LEADER: Philip Wright Limit: 10. View

23 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 4 : Redfern to Newtown
Grade:1/6		Length	7km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister Limit: 10. View

30 Jan, Fri 8:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 5 : City West
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	230m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) 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: Philip Wright Map: City of Sydney Limit: 10. View

6 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 6: Parramatta Part 1
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) 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: STEVE RINGBAUER Map: parrammatta Limit: 10. View

13 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 7 Balmain East
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) 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: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com     Location: Balmain Limit: 10. View

20 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Exploring Sydney No 8: North Sydney: CQ to Woolstonecraft
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) 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: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Map: circular quay Limit: 10. View

27 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 9:Crows Nest to North Sydney Wharf
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney:learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister Map: Crows Nest Limit: 10. View

26 Jun, Fri 9:30AM				Eastwood to Macquarie Centre
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Leader: Kevin Cliffe.  Nice walk on paths at first through parks near creek. Creek crossing for a bit of excitement. Good views out to parramatta, Olympic Park and beyond. steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees and paths, Plus stately houses Creek crossing Limit: 10. View

3 Jul, Fri 9:16AM				Xmas in July Walk and Talk and Eat
		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Walk The Great River Walk from Penrith to Emu Plains and have lunch at O'Donoghues Pub Irish Pub Slippery sections Limit: 20. View

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