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| 5 Dec, Fri 8:32AM |
Xmas walk and lunch |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
120m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
     (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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, Macedonian Orthodox Church, Poke Meow cafe, St Joseph, Australian 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.
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| 12 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.
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| 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.
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| 26 Dec, Fri 9:30AM |
Sheldon Forest |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| 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.
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| 31 Dec, Wed 6:00PM |
NYE Fireworks at Strickland Estate |
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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.
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| 2 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Discovering Sydney 1: Sydney City and the Rocks |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ken |
| 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 1 : Sydney City and the Rocks
Start from Sydney Town Hall. Finish at Wynyard Station.
Limit: 10.
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| 9 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Discovering Sydney No 2:King’s Cross to Paddington |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
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
Limit: 10.
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| 16 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Discovering Sydney No 3: Chippendale to Botanic Garden |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| LEADER: Philip Wright.
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 Limit: 10.
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| 23 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Discovering Sydney No 4 : Redfern to Newtown |
| Grade:1/6 |
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 Limit: 10.
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| 30 Jan, Fri 8:30AM |
Discovering Sydney No 5 : City West |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
15km |
230m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
LEADER: Philip Wright.
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: City of Sydney Limit: 10.
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| 6 Feb, Fri 9:30AM |
Discovering Sydney No 6: Parramatta Part 1 |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
LEADER: STEVE RINGBAUER
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: parrammatta Limit: 10.
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| 13 Feb, Fri 9:30AM |
Discovering Sydney No 7: Balmain East |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister.
Location: Balmain Limit: 10.
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| 20 Feb, Fri 9:30AM |
Exploring Sydney No 8: North Sydney: CQ to Wollstonecraft |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
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: circular quay Limit: 10.
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| 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. |
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.
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| 27 Mar, Fri 6:46AM |
Day trip to Canberra: Mount Ainsley Lookout |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
6km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
 Philip Wright Advance notice as this is a promotional fare that needs to be booked in the month of November. I booked the following coach: 6:45 leaving central 10:15 arriving Canberra 6:30 pm leaving Canberra 21:40 arriving central cost: $18 When we arrive Canberra, we’ll catch a bus to the War Memorial, the starting point of the walk. Walk takes about 3 hours. Then it’s free time. Catch the 6:30 coach back to maximise the time in Canberra. The walk is Mount Ainsley Lookout
To RSVP, please book your own coach fare. I got the fastest and cheapest fare. So it’s prudent to book as early as you can. https://shop.flixbus.com.au Limit: 15.
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| 27 Mar, Fri 9:30AM |
Discovering Sydney 13: Taronga zoo to Balmoral |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Sophie A. |
| Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister.
Taronga zoo to Balmoral. A beautiful walk thru Bradley Head, Chowder Bay, Georges Head... steps up and down. 10kms, grade 2/3. No need to RSVP. Just turn up. Limit: 15.
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| 22 May, Fri 6:46AM |
A day trip to Canberra: Molonglo River Eastern Loop |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Philip Wright
Advance notice as this is a promotional fare that needs to be booked in the month of November. I booked the following coach:
6:45 leaving central 10:15 arriving Canberra
6:30 pm leaving Canberra 21:40 arriving central
cost: $18
when we arrive Canberra, we’ll catch a bus to the starting point of the walk. Walk takes about 3 hours. Then it’s free time. Catch the 6:30 coach back to maximise the time in Canberra.
The walk is Molonglo River Eastern Loop
To RSVP, please book your own coach fare. I got the fastest and cheapest fare. So it’s prudent to book as early as you can.
https://shop.flixbus.com.au
Limit: 15.
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| 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.
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| 3 Jul, Fri 9:16AM |
Xmas in July Walk and Talk and Eat |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
 LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
Walk The Great River Walk from Penrith to Emu Plains and have lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub. Slippery sections Limit: 20.
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