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26 Dec, Fri 9:30AM Sheldon Forest
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  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: 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

31 Dec, Wed 6:00PM NYE Fireworks at Strickland Estate
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Photography | 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: Philip Wright We have secured some tickets to Strickland Estate to view the 9 pm  fireworks. The tickets are free but you are welcome to make a donation to NPA. npansw.org.au/donate Bring a picnic and non-alcoholic drinks or buy food and alcohol at this licensed site. No glass is allowed. 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
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic 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. 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
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 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. View

16 Jan, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney No 3: Chippendale to Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  150m 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. 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. View

23 Jan, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney No 4 : Redfern to Newtown
Grade:1/6 Length 7km  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.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
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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. View

6 Feb, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney No 6: Parramatta Part 1
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  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: 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. View

13 Feb, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney No 7: Balmain East
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  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: 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. View

20 Feb, Fri 9:30AM Exploring Sydney No 8: North Sydney: CQ to Wollstonecraft
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  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: 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. 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.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic 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.
Map: Crows Nest Limit: 10. View

27 Mar, Fri 6:46AM Day trip to Canberra: Mount Ainsley Lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 6km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhilip 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. If the promotional fare for 6:30 is exhausted, your can book an earlier coach that still has the promotional fare. Plenty of time to get back to the coach on time. https://shop.flixbus.com.au Limit: 15. View

27 Mar, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney 13: Taronga zoo to Balmoral
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longDiscovering 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. View

22 May, Fri 6:46AM A day trip to Canberra: Molonglo River Eastern Loop
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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.The promotional fare for 6:30 is now exhausted. You can book an earlier coach that still has the promotional fare though. Plenty of time to get back to the coach on time. https://shop.flixbus.com.au     Limit: 15. View

29 May, 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

26 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

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

18 Sep, Fri 9:09AM Spring wonder walk 7: Wisteria Garden
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longTBA View

4 Dec, 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 long(NEW!!!) Joint 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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