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| 7 Sep, Sun 9:45AM |
Spring wonder walk 5: Patonga to Pearl Beach |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
  Leader: Philip Wright. Patonga to Pearl Beach. Easy pace. On this walk, we will see Waratahs, Grevillea speciosa, Boronias, Dillwynia, Banksia, Wattles, Pea Flower, Epacris, Rice Flower, Christmas Bells, Hardenbergia and more. Bonuses are beautiful old trees, Grass trees, magnificent sandstones, waterviews to Barrenjoey and Lion Island, visiting Pearl Beach and Patonga beach. It is a long day. Not suitable for someone who needs to get back by a certain time. Hazards: Some steep and slippery sections. Limit: 10.
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| 12 Sep, Fri 9:51AM |
Spring wonder walk 6: The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Philip Wright. Philip has an insider's knowledge of the The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. The garden showcases Australian flora amongst 416 hectares of rolling hills, lakes, lawns and gardens. In the late 18th century, the discovery of a new continent filled with exotic plants unknown to the rest of the world created waves of excitement in the field of botany. The Australian Botanic Garden displays approximately 2000 of these plants via themed gardens across the site as well as the Connections Garden, a four-hectare intensely cultivated space right in the heart of the Garden. Other features of the Garden include a restaurant, visitor center with gift shop, free gas barbecues and acres of Cumberland Plain Woodland to explore. Come Spring, the paper daisies become an attraction for visitors. Various species of Waratahs will be flowering too. After seeing the floral display, we will walk to the Sundial, Mount Annan Peak, the Blue Tree before leaving the Garden to visit Lake Yandel'ora before catching the bus home. Expect a long day. Not suitable for walkers who need to get back by a certain time. Limit: 10.
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| 26 Sep, Fri 9:36AM |
Spring wonder walk 8: Sylvan Grove |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Spring is orchid time. Sylvan Grove Native Garden has such an array of Rock Orchids. They are majestic flowers to admire. https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/environment/parks-reserves/sylvan-grove-native-garden It has mulched paths winding through rainforest areas and areas with more sun, so there is a diversity of plants. It also has many ferns and rainforest plants that like a shady spot, and other plants like prostantheras and plectranthus that flower well in shade.
Map: Picnic Point
T: Limit: 10.
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| 10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM |
Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Brad S. |
 RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Today we explore Hornsby and Normanhurst including Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. After visiting the gardens, we'll continue via bush tracks and streets to Normanhurst. Optional lunch at Hornsby RSL club after the walk. Stairs and slippery sections.
Location: Hornsby Limit: 15.
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| 17 Oct, Fri 10:07AM |
Spring wonder walk 11: Wentworth falls lake circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT
Start with a coffee at the famous German bakery, Then walk to Wentworth Falls lake. The circuit around the lake shows you the serene beauty of the lake. Admire the water birds, sculptures and the flora...Maples, tea trees, grevillea ( specific to this area), isopogan, sun Orchid, wild strawberries, tree ferns, and of course Waratahs and rhododendrons flowering in October. There are more species unknown to the leader. Botanists are invited to join the walk to enrich our knowledge. If you are lucky, you will see redbellied snakes. On return to the station, you can treat yourself with the famous pastries at the German bakery. Limit: 10.
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| 24 Oct, Fri 9:30AM |
Ashfield Historic Walk & Jacaranda |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| LEADER: LYNNE HEWITT
Next in our series of suburban local history walks Ashfield local Lynne will be showing us around the streets and laneways of Ashfield.
From magnificent mansions, humble workers cottages and heritage listed 1960s apartment blocks we will hear about the history of this vibrant and interesting suburb.
Option to have lunch after the walk in one of Ashfield’s many dumpling restaurants. Limit: 10.
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| 31 Oct, Fri 10:40AM |
Spring wonder walk 13: Blackheath |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Sophie A. |
| NO NEED TO RSVP Blackheath Rhododendrons Time. Explore Rhododendrons Garden and Memorial Garden. Optional pie for lunch after walk. Limit: 10.
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| 14 Nov, Fri 9:04AM |
Spring wonder walk 15: Manly to Spit |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| LEADER: STEVE RINGBAUER
TBA
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| 28 Nov, Fri 9:30AM |
Spring wonder walk 17: Botanic Garden |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ken |
Barangaroo , Circular Quay, Botanic Gardens, Art Gallery, Domain.
We stroll around Barangaroo headland to Circular Quay, past the Opera House and into the Botanic Gardens.
Options abound including "hugging" the Wollomi Pine, the Rose Garden, any special exhibits, coffee .
Art Gallery- members choice- about I hour.
Lunch here in the forecourt of the Gallery extension.or Gallery restaurant.
We then cross the Domain to the Eye Hospital and Martin Place to the Metro or other train or bus and home.
Bring morning tea and lunch or buy.
Limit: 10.
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| 5 Dec, Fri 8:32AM |
Xmas walk and lunch |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
  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 |
| Macodonian Orthodox Church |
| Poke meow cafe |
| St Joseph |
| Aust Golf club |
| Church |
| El Alamein Reserve |
| Alexandria Day Hospital |
Bob will kindly cater lunch again. 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 Limit: 10.
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| 19 Dec, Fri 9:30AM |
Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Moore Park |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
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 |
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Limit: 10.
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| 26 Jun, Fri 9:30AM |
Eastwood to Macquarie Centre |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| 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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