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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
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(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

5 Jun, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney No 19: Windsor
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  50m 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.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

12 Jun, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney 20: Sydney West Part 2
Grade:2/6 Length 11km  160m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(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

19 Jun, Fri 10:20AM SWAG LEADERS Favourite Walks:Castlecove to castlecrag
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  250m 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.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

3 Jul, Fri 9:16AM Xmas in July Walk and Talk and Eat
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.First 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.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.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. View

10 Jul, Fri 9:30AM Inner West Greenway
Grade:1/6 Length 10km  75m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Walk from Leichhardt North light rail to Tempe rail, via the Inner West Greenway and Cooks River parkland. Walk is mostly on shared walk/bike path. Some street sections.
Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 12. View

31 Jul, Fri 10:00AM Malabar Headland Circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Walk from Maroubra Beach around Malabar Headland to Malabar Beach, and return via Western Escarpment track. Chance of some whale sightings. Some sand walking, some rock platform walking.
Location: SydneyEast Limit: 12. View

2-5 Nov, Mon (07:00AM)-Thu (16:00PM) Trip away: Namadgi
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.(Cancelled)
NAMADGI- accommodated in Canberra.
Easy day walks, 8-10 km max, low altitude.
HISTORY- huts, Apollo Moon Mission- Honeysuckle Creek, Orroral Valley- think film- The Dish.
Granite tors-  MacMansion size
BUT NO abseiling allowed on my watch!
I have booked a cabin for myself at Alivio , Kunzea St .
No one need stay at Alivio.
I do need to brief participants on the next days activity the previous evening at Alivio preferably.
I will provide a program well before Nov 2.
The program will be flexible to allow for weather conditions.
No guarantees to do the more distant activities as I need 3 plus myself in areas beyond mobile range.
Roads : sealed to Orroral.
Gravel beyond that.
Condition- depends when last graded.
SUVs ideal
Regular car with decent clearance ut. 140mm plus should manage .
Limit: 10. View

15 Jan, Fri 9:30AM Crows Nest to North Sydney Wharf
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Crows Nest to North Sydney Wharf: Explore parks And landmarks of the area. Lovely views.
Map: Crows Nest Limit: 10. View

26 Feb, Fri 9:30AM Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Moore Park
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Date Changed) 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

25 Jun, Fri 9:30AM Eastwood to Macquarie Centre
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic 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. steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees and paths, Plus stately houses Creek crossing Limit: 10. View

19 Nov, Fri 8:30AM Xmas walk and lunch
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longJoint leaders:Bob Rankin and Esther. Meet at Green Square Library at 8:30 am for coffee/breakfast at the cafe. Walk in Zetland, Alexandria, Rosebery area before having lunch. Points of interest include Yiu Ming Chinese Temple, old trees, Alexandria Park, modern industrial architecture, designer factory outlets, The Cannery, The Engine Yards, Lune Croissanterie, Turruwul Park,  Macedonian Orthodox Church,  The walk ends at the Drying Green where we will have a BBQ with Prosecco Meats Salads Ricotta Cake   RSVP closes 5 pm Friday 27 November. Payment of $25 at time of RSVP   Street crossings  Limit: 15. View

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