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1 Feb, Sat 8:30AM				Ethereal Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	5.2km		Sydney Branch
8612
(Date Changed) Beautiful Creek and canyon features, similar in one place to Nobles Canyon. Wet feet in places but only wading so shoe selection is important. We will decide during the walk whether to do the 5.2km normal route or 7.2km variation. The usual slippery rocks and trip hazards. No exposure hazards. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

2 Feb, Sun 8:02AM				Barrenjoey to Gerringong 2
Grade:3/6		Length	25km	250m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) This section we will walk along the Sydney Harbour NP foreshore from Manly Beach to the Spit (or Balmoral Beach if not too hot ) via the North Head loop. We will walk pass beautiful beaches, aboriginal sites, spectacular lookouts & impressive scenic spots. This walk is moderately challenging. You will be rewarded with a cool off swim at the end of this part of the famous Manly to Bondi walk. Slippery surfaces Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Map: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 20. View

3 Feb, Mon 9:15AM				Bondi to Coogee
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	194m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) Escape the heat as much as possible and join us for a walk along the coast from Bondi to Coogee Beaches. You can buy your lunch at Coogee and stay on (optional) for a swim, at your own risk. Great coastal views and sea breezes. Booking essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers. You can see the walk in this quick video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=E3Y8nyDvTpI&t=1s Many stairs including one long climb and some street walking. High UV and not a lot of shade on the walk. Location: Eastern Suburbs Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 20. View

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. View

8 Feb, Sat 8:45AM				Mt Kuring-gai and Apple Tree Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	450m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting and ending at Mt Kuring-gai, includes Apple Tree Creek and Bay and adjacent creek. There is a section of off track walking down to Apple Tree Creek and the creek itself has no track. The creek has a gorge and waterfall, a boulder field and clear bedrock sections. The creek mouth is in a tidal mangrove at the back of Apple Tree Bay. The reward for getting through the mangroves is the coffee shop may be open at the boat ramp. The return to Mt Kuring-gai is by a track that follows an old water pipe from Apple Tree Bay to the maintained track from Mt Kuring-gai to Cowan Creek. An additional creek canyon will be walked through. From the track to Cowan creek we turn off and off track to the creek and then down the creek to join the Berowra to Mt Kuring-gai track. Hazards include slippery surfaces and rocks. Multiple creek crossings. Thick scrub off track. High tide in mangroves (low tide at 12:45). Location: Mount Kuring-gai Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 12. View

10 Feb, Mon 8:29AM				Sand Hole to Glenbrook Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Station St to Sand Hole. Follow Glenbrook Creek downstream. Visit Blue Pool and Jellybean Pool. Make our way to the Gorge for a look. If time allows explore further in. Back track to Gorge Track up to park entrance and walk back to Glenbrook Station. Some off track. Creek crossings. Rock scrambling. Track down to Sand Hole is steep. Sand on rocks could be slippery. Close to creek at times, so some possibility of getting wet. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 15. View

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. View

17 Feb, Mon 8:50AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Descend gully down to Sassafras Creek. Visit Clarinda Falls and Numantia Falls. Possibility of a swim at the junction of Sassafras and Glenbrook Creeks. Some off Track. Some rock scrambling. Some moss covered rocks encountered. Plenty of creek crossings. Usually don’t get your socks wet. But some can have wet slippery rocks. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood Limit: 15. View

19 Feb, Wed 9:25AM				North Sydney Wharf to Taronga Zoo Wharf
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before event. We'll start with a ferry trip from Circular Quay to North Sydney Wharf before making our way to Taronga Wharf via Neutral Bay, Cremorne Point and Mosman Bay. Along the way we'll pass by or visit Sub Base Platypus, Anderson Park, Nutcote, Curraghbeena Point Lookout, Sirius Cove and Curlew Camp. There are a number of exit points along the route if anyone needs to shorten the walk. Uneven tracks and footpaths. Many steps. Location: North Sydney Limit: 15. View

21 Feb, Fri 11:21AM
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
The Basin near Palm Beach has the warmest water in Sydney for swimming and snorkeling. It's also flat surf. Bring snacks, drinks, sun protection and water gears.  Optional walk to West Head Road and back.  It is a steep but scenic walk and there is an aboriginal carving site.   Hazards associated with beach activities. Slippery sections. Map: Palm Beach Limit: 10. View

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. View

3 Mar, Mon 9:45AM				Sunset Rock to Fairy Bower
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	360m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Walk out to Sunset Rock. Then a reasonable cliff top track visiting the Engineers Cave on the way. Down and back up a section of the Little Zig Zag track. Visit Bushranger Cave, Pulpit Rock, Rienits Pass, Bede Lookout, Mt Piddington, Fairy Bower Track. Wet rocks, steps, roots, clay surfaces etc could be slippery. Some eroded and steep sections of track. A ladder is in place to get to the engineers Cave. Location: Mt Victoria Map: Mt Wilson and Hartley Limit: 20. View

10 Mar, Mon 8:05AM				Warrimoo to Emu Plains
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Early train. Some roads, some trails, some tracks and some footpaths to take us down to the Nepean River. Some bike tracks. Some steep sections. Could be a damp section. Location: Warrimoo Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

11 Mar, Tue 9:20AM				Wollongong botanical garden
Grade:2/6					Illawarra Branch
(SWAG) Graham B.
Immerse yourself in nature at the Wollongong Botanic Garden with their excellent network of paths to explore and hidden treasures to discover. Open daily, this spectacular 27-hectare space is a serene and beautiful place to relax, celebrate, and learn more about plants and horticulture. Overlooking the city of Wollongong from its highest point at the Gleniffer Brae Manor House it features an impressive collection of native and exotic plants from around the world. The Garden is also home to a range of native wildlife including Bower Birds, Ring Tail Possums, Kookaburras, native bees, and more. Escape with a walk through one of the largest rainforest collections in Australia, featuring a range of Illawarra rainforest species. View

17 Mar, Mon 9:16AM				Lincolns Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	380m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Darwins Walk to Picnic Area. Cross the top of Wentworth Falls. Out and back to Lincolns Rock. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

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. View

29 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Pisgah rock¬Erskine creek¬Dadder Cave¬JackEvans track
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is one of my favourite Summer destinations as Erskine creek has some truly stunning pools for swimming. On this trip for those interested people can bring along their surfmats/lilos and race the rapids from up near Dadders Cave down along Erskine creek to where the Jack Evans track junction. For those who love the water this walk should be on you're bucket list. rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

4 Apr, Fri 9:47AM				The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
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

5 Apr, Sat 8:00AM				The Grand Clifftop Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	19km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This walk is one of the star attractions in the Blue Mountains now, and this time, I plan to do the entire route as I had to stop halfway last time due to the rain. Expect dozens of waterfalls, jaw-dropping viewpoints and newly upgraded track and bridges along the way. Lots of steps. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

11 Apr, Fri 8:30AM				The suburbs series : Glenbrook (Redhand Cave)
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Please use email or text message for bookings. Where possible, this will be a loop walk. We will meet at the entrance to the Glenbrook Railway Station and then walk to the entrance of the national park. Possible rough and slippery sections of track. View

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