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| 29 Nov, Fri 9:00AM |
Metro Series: Macquarie Park Metro to Macquarie University Metro |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Brad S. |
    RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before. Walk from Macquarie Park Metro to Macquarie Uni Metro via De Burghs Bridge, Lane Cove Valley Walk and Browns Waterhole. Lovely bush but some road walking at the start. If time permits we can explore Macquarie University including the History Museum, the Macquarie Room and the Biology Discovery Centre. Bookings only from two weeks before the walk please. Bush track is rocky and uneven in places. Noisy traffic along Lane Cove Rd at the beginning of walk.
Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15.
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| 6 Dec, Fri 5:58PM |
Magical by night….Birdwood Gully |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
5km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
 RSVP closed Monday 2/12/24 5 pm. Leader: Philip Wright. Fireflies . Glow worms. We have dinner at Springwood before we walk to see the fly flies followed by Glow worms. Thai/ Hotel/IGA/Sports Club/Cafe/ Petrol Station available at Springwood. Bright Headlamp, preferably with red light, with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit: 8.
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| 6 Dec, Fri 9:00AM |
St Ives walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
320m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| RSVP Direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
Commencing Kitchener Street, St Ives and heading towards the fairly steep Management Trail up to the Wild Flower Garden and onto the Information Centre to view the native plants, snake and lizard on display. Coffee is available there from the machine. Stop for morning tea. Continue to St Ives Showground where Tree Tops is situated, a challenging climbing area for all ages, view other venues and have our packed lunch. Return to the WFG. Option to leave the WFG onto Mona Vale Road for a bus to Gordon Station or continue back to Kitchener Street initially on a different WFG route and return via the Management Trail. Limit: 15.
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| 13 Dec, Fri 9:45AM |
The Suburbs & Xmas walk: Green Square, Zetland, Waterloo; Birthday walk for Steve |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| This is a Xmas walk organised by Bob Rankin and Esther. Join us to celebrate Steve's birthday as well. A walk in Green Square/Zetland/Waterloo area. See the multimillion dollars terraces, jungles of apartments as well as the low cost housing. Discover the Drying Green, The Green Square Library( Queen Camilla visited on 22/10/24), The glamorous Waterloo metro station) The Waterloo Library, The Waterloo Community Garden, various reserves, witness the good work of OzHarvest. See Tony Abbott’s marriage mural.
After the walk, lunch will be at a private rooftop garden with a small pool. Bob Rankin will provide Prosecco, chicken, sausage, 2 salads and Ricotta cheese cake at a cost of $20, RSVP commences 27 November 2024 and closes 11:59 pm 6 December 2024. Non-refundable payment will be required when you RSVP. (Please note RSVP timing for this event is different to the standard 2 weeks ahead to day prior )
Limit: 16.
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| 20 Dec, Fri 10:02AM |
Summer walk: Darling Mill Creek |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ken |
The walk will use a series of bush tracks from the eastern end of Excelsior Avenue along sections of Darling Mills Creek and its feeder Creeks. Well shaded.
Coffee to finish: probably the best option is to hop on a bus on Old Northern Road and go to Castle Towers or The Grove at Baulkham Hills.
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| 31 Dec, Tue 6:00PM |
New Years Eve Fireworks |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Philip Wright
Some members missed out the Fireworks event last year. Philip is again happy to take a group to a not crowded secret spot to see the 9 pm fireworks. If you wish to have dinner before, meet at Canton Cafe at Dixon Street at 6 pm. If you prefer to just go direct to fireworks, meet outside the cafe at 7:30 pm. Bring a drink (not glass) and snacks while we wait for the fireworks. After the fireworks, walk to the light rail or Central to catch train or bus to go home, unless you wish to stay for the midnight Limit: 10.
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| 3 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Newtown Street Art and Historic Walking tour |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Ros Freeman. We explore kerbside gardens, historic buildings, St Stephen's Church and cemetery; and the street art of Newtown, including ‘I have a Dream’ painted over two days, initially illegally, now heritage listed and Bob Hawke mural. Visit Warren Ball Avenue, Newtown’s best street? Easy pace to study the street art. Limit: 15.
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| 10 Jan, Fri 8:55AM |
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.
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| 17 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburbs series: Balmain |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Bob Rankin |
(NEW!!!) We will walk through some of the streets and parks of the Balmain peninsula, getting to know the colonial and industrial history of the suburb. We will finish with an optional lunch at one of Balmain's historic pubs. Please indicate when registering if you will be having lunch. Some steep sections and stairs.
Location: Balmain Limit: 16.
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| 24 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Two Creeks Track to The Seven Australians Park and Swain Gardens. |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
120m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Kevin Cliffe
Starting from Lindfield Station, we cover part of the Two Creeks Track to The Seven Australians Park and Swain Gardens. The walk ends at Killara Station. Beautiful bush and water views. Roses are in bloom at this time of the year Slippery sections Limit: 12.
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| 31 Jan, Fri 9:26AM |
Summer short walk: Double Bay tree and heritage walk |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
4km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
   We’ll keep this a small group so that we have a chance to read the signs and take photos. Start from Wollahra Librar Double Bay and ends at Redleaf garden where you can have lunch or a swim at the pool. Limit: 10.
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| 7 Feb, Fri 9:00AM |
Homebush and Strathfield historic walk part 2 |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader : Lynne Hewitt. Join us for a stroll around the leafy heritage suburbs of Homebush and Strathfield hearing stories of some of the interesting people who have made their homes there, from one of Australia’s most divisive Prime Ministers to Australia’s most successful swimming coach. Limit: 15.
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| 14 Feb, Fri 10:36AM |
The Entrance Coast to Lake Walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
75m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Brad S. |
RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before event. The Entrance Coast to Lake Scenic Walk is a 'string of pearls' walk, connecting pedestrians to attractions, landmarks and facilities around The Entrance, covering over 7.6km of Central Coast's beautiful area. Start with a scenic train ride to Central Coast. We walk from Long Jetty to The Entrance via Toowoon Bay. After a lunch stop at The Entrance, we return to Long Jetty via the Tuggerah Lake foreshore. The walk can be shortened, if needed, by catching a return bus from The Entrance to Tuggerah or Gosford. Swimming opportunities. Steps, stairs, short sections of wet, slippery rocks.
Location: Central Coast
Map: Central Coast street map Limit: 15.
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| 28 Feb, Fri 10:50AM |
Umina Beach to Woy Woy |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
20m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Brad S. |
RSVP are only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before the event. Enjoy a bit of Italy: Walk from Umina Beach to Woy Woy via Ettalong, where we have lunch at a unique Mediterranean-inspired village. Take a scenic train ride to Woy Woy and then a bus to the start of the walk at Umina Beach. Walking mostly beside beaches and Brisbane Water; mainly on footpaths and cycle paths. Occasional uneven ground.Sun exposure.
Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15.
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| 7 Mar, Fri 9:30AM |
Lynne’s birthday walk: Female Street art walk: Redfern to Newtown |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader : Lynne Hewitt, Street art walk through Newtown and Darlington as you discover street art by some of Sydney's best female street artists, as well as works that celebrate important women.
This walk takes around 2 hours and starts at Redfern train station, covering approximately 4.5 km. You'll finish close to Newtown train station.
You'll discover street art by the following female artists: Rose Strachen, Sharon Billinge, Shannon Crees, George Rose, Karen Farmer, Georgia Norton Rose, Rebecca Lourey, Sophi Odling, Lotte Alexis, Mariko Konno & Styna. You'll also see pieces celebrating significant women by Fintan Magee, Ox King, Oli Ruskidd, Phibs and Brad Robson. Limit: 15.
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| 28 Mar, Fri 10:11AM |
Cliff top walk part 1: Wentworth Falls to Leura |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
450m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Kevin Cliffe. Walk part 1 of this beautiful and well known Cliff Top walk. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 15.
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| 4 Apr, Fri 9:47AM |
The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Heather Lakiss. 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.
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