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23 May, Fri 9:09AM Cremorne Point to Art Galleries
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: KEVIN CLIFFE Walk from Cremorne point to Mosman's Art Galleries. Points of interest: Robertsons Point Lighthouse; Clan Stone; Cremorne Reserve; The Lex and Ruby Graham Gardens; Cremorne Point Garden; Mosman Bay; Curraghbeena Park; Sirius Cove Beach; Queenwood School; Mosman Church of England School; Mosman Art Gallery; Soho Galleries Limit: 10. View

30 May, Fri 9:30AM Artarmon station to North Sydney
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  320m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com.
Pretty and varied walk from Artarmon Station, some shared bike and walk tracks, Wickham Walk,  Hallstrom Park, Bicentennial Reserve, Flat Rock Creek, Wilks Walk, Tunks Park, View Historical St Thomas Rest Park and more parks leading to Victoria Cross metro or North Sydney station.
Limit: 15. View

5 Jun, Thu 10:02AM Parramatta History No 2
Grade:2/6 Length 6km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!)
This is a joint walk with The Wanderers.
We visit two historic buildings in Parramatta.
Brislington House- Nurses Museum. $5; $3 Concession.
Old Government House - $15; $12 Concession.
It is too complex making bookings. We will take our chances.
This is the only day of the week when both venues are open.
There are other places of interest in Parramatta Park and O'Connell St; that are worth visiting.
Bring morning tea and lunch - Cafe option for lunch.
 There is a cafe in Parramatta Park near Little Coogee- and plenty of picnic spots,
Please advise by 2 week prior your intention to come so that I can confirm booking with Brislington.
Pay the Wanderer's Account identifying yourself  by name and NPA and include BRIS. in the description.
BSB 032 078 Account No.774467
Limit: 10. View

6 Jun, Fri 10:25AM Grand Cliff Top walk.Part 2
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  450m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Philip Wright. Walk part 2 of this beautiful and well known Grand Cliff Top walk. Limit: 10. View

13 Jun, Fri 9:00AM Carlingford and Rosehill areas
Grade:1/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.
We use the light rail to Carlingford, walk to and from Mobbs Hill with a climb and descent here- about 100m ascent and then 100m descent - each over about 1Km
Light Rail from Carlingford to Rosehill l- UWS Campus- coffee and eat at their cafe ( or bring your own}.
Then we walk the walk/cycle track to Rydalmere Ferry and then home via Rivercat to Parramatta or Circular Quay or Barangaroo or.......
 
bike riders and trip hazards. Limit: 10. View

20 Jun, Fri 9:25AM Eastwood to Macquarie Park via Denistone, Shrimptons Creek
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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. Then steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees and path to Denistone. Plus stately houses Limit: 15. View

22 Jun, Sun 9:07AM Five lands walk
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  300m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Date Changed) Leader: Derek Hampton. RSVP direct to Derek derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com McMasters Beach to Terrigal as part of 5 Lands, a walk run by the local community. It's more than just a walk: it has art exhibitions, live music, outdoor sculptures, kite flying and many other activities. Limit: 10. View

27 Jun, Fri 10:00AM Castle Cove to Castlecrag
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  390m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A delightful walk through streets and bush tracks (steep at times) with lovely water views. No booking is required so just turn up on the day. Lots of steps.   Limit: 10. View

4 Jul, Fri 9:47AM The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  170m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.RSVP direct to Heather heatherlakiss@gmail.com This  pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the national park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in East Lindfield. Steep, rugged and slippery sections. Limit: 15. View

11 Jul, Fri 9:49AM Pre season Spring Wonder Walk : Camellia Gardens
Grade:1/6 Length 4km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Camellia Gardens Leader: Philip Wright 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. Limit: 10. View

18 Jul, Fri 9:30AM Rhodes to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory.
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longRhodes to Rydalmere via Bicentennial and Olympic Park and Armory. View

25 Jul, Fri 9:33AM Parramatta to Olympic Park
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Steve Ringbauer We walk from Parramatta wharf along Parramatta River to Olympic Park Wharf. Limit: 10. View

1 Aug, Fri 9:30AM Parramatta Historic Walk
Grade:2/6 Length 11km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Lynne Hewitt Historic walk of parramatta Meet at the The West Concourse of Parramatta station near the toilet and we will walk through Parramatta to Parramatta Park for lunch, stopping to look at many of the heritage buildings including St John’s Anglican cathedral, Female Factory Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre, Cemetery, Powerhouse, Brislington house. Lot to see and learn.  Limit: 15. View

8 Aug, Fri 9:31AM Calicoma walk
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland. Expect to see sun orchids, lady’s fingers orchids, native iris, pea flowers, tree ferns, sandstone formations, caves,Angophora, wattles, tall gum trees , and, of course, Calicoma. if you are lucky, you may see brown pigeons and lyre birds. Enjoy lunch at Cherrybrook Lakes. Crossing creeks, rough parts Limit: 15. View

14 Aug, Thu 9:01AM Barangaroo to NSW Art Gallery & Archibald Exhibit.
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!)
Our route is around the Barangaroo headland to Circular Quay and by the Opera House to the Botanic Gardens.
Morning tea stop: bring or buy.
We then continue to the Art Gallery and either view the Archibald , Wynne , Sulman and Young Archies OR view other art displays in the Gallery.
A seniors discount is offered for entry to special exhibitions such as the Archibald.
Lunch options: Art Gallery cafe or bring your own and eat in the forecourt of the Gallery Extension.
Stay as long as you like in the Gallery before heading home.
 Suggested route: across the Domain to Martin Place and Metro or alternatives.
Limit: 10. View

15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossoms
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossom  This is the time to see Cherry tree blossoms. We avoid the crowd during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The Auburn Botanic Gardens are composed of several themed gardens and areas:
  • The Japanese garden
  • the scented garden
  • the sunken rose garden
  • the Australian native and rainforest garden
  • the amphitheatre/open air theatre
  • the reflection pool
  • the maze
  • the fauna reserve
  • an equal access playground
  • and several picnic areas with barbecues
  Limit: 10. View

16 Aug, Sat 10:25AM Green Square to Ozharvest
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long
We meet near the Library at Green Square and walk to Waterloo Metro Station.
This area has undergone amazing changes since colonisation.
There are numerous story boards detailing many of these .
We visit OZHarvest off Waterloo street and have the option to purchase lunch or at least coffee at their cafe.
At Waterloo Metro, members have the option of finishing and heading home OR taking the Metro to Central and using the Airport line to Wolli Creek.
There is a walk/cycle track from Wolli Creek to T1 Departure level at KSA.
There are other coffee and eating opportunities at KSA.
Some may like to spend time plane spotting before heading home either by retracing steps to Wolli Creek or catching the Airport Shuttle Bus to the Domestic Terminal and then a Metro Bus to Mascot Station.
Some may choose to use the International Airport Station to return to Central and beyond. The station access fee is about $18 with a Gold Opal Card.
Using Wolli Creek avoids that fee.
Distance: varies depending on options chosen: 5km to about 12 Km.
Grade: 2 - with minor climbs and descents. Walking is on footpaths and walk/cycle paths.
Either bring food or purchase. Do carry water and avoid dehydration.
Don't drink too much water however.
I have a personal story on dehydration which I will relate if walkers are interested.
cyclists on shared paths, road crossings and trip hazards. Limit: 10. View

22 Aug, Fri 9:30AM Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk Leader: Philip Wright Great view, wild flowers galore Limit: 10. View

29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM Spring wonder walk 3: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  400m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Kevin Cliffe Be mesmerized by the spring flowers.  The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Easy pace to admire spring wildflowers. Should see splendid display of Rock orchids. Plenty of other blossoms. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush. Long trousers recommended. Limit: 10. View

5 Sep, Fri 9:58AM Spring wonder walk 4: Terrey Hills Duffy Forest Waratahs
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  170m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Good views Waratahs Orchids spring Wild Flowers Limit: 10. View

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