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| 11 Mar, Tue 9:20AM |
Wollongong botanical garden |
| Grade:2/6 |
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Illawarra Branch |
| (SWAG) Graham B. |
  (NEW!!!) 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.
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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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| 29 Mar, Sat 8:00AM |
Pisgah rock¬Erskine creek¬Dadder Cave¬JackEvans track |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
  (NEW!!!) 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.
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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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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 18 Apr, Fri 9:10AM |
Good Friday Walk: Hunters Hill: Clarke’s Pt reserve, Kelly’s bush, churches, Boronia Park |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
Good Friday Walk: Bush tracks, River walk and churches
- Clarke's Pt reserve, Kelly's bush: This is a beautiful short and simple route that explores Clarkes Point Reserve and the heritage-listed bushland, Kellys Bush Park, on the southern foreshore of the Woolwich area in Sydney.
- Churches in Hunters Hill: All Saints Church, Ferry Street, the Congregational Church Garden, Alexandra Street; across the overpass to St Joseph’s Convent, Gladesville Road and Rocher Avenue to Villa Maria,
- Boronia Park Reserve along the Lane Cove River. Along the route you can enjoy beautiful views over the water as you walk near sections of mangroves that hold a variety of bird and wildlife species. There are sections of boardwalk along the way to keep things interesting too.
Steep and slippery sections Limit: 12.
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| 20 Jun, Fri 9:25AM |
Eastwood to Denistone via Shrimpton creek |
| 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. Then steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees and path to Denistone. Plus stately houses Limit: 15.
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| 21 Jun, Sat 9:07AM |
Five lands walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Derek Hampton. RSVP direct to Derek derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com McMasters Beach to Terrigal as part of 5 Lands, a walk run by the local community. It's more than just a walk: it has art exhibitions, live music, outdoor sculptures, kite flying and many other activities. Limit: 10.
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| 8 Aug, Fri 9:31AM |
Calicoma walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ian B. |
| Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland.
Expect to see sun orchids, lady’s fingers orchids, native iris, pea flowers, tree ferns, sandstone formations, caves,Angophora, wattles, tall gum trees , and, of course, Calicoma.
if you are lucky, you may see brown pigeons and lyre birds.
Enjoy lunch at Cherrybrook Lakes. Crossing creeks, rough parts Limit: 15.
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| 15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
Parramatta Historic Walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Leader: Lynne Hewitt Historic walk of parramatta Meet at the The West Concourse of Parramatta station near the toilet and we will walk through Parramatta to Parramatta Park for lunch, stopping to look at many of the heritage buildings including St John’s Anglican cathedral, Female Factory Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre, Cemetery, Powerhouse, Brislington house. Lot to see and learn. Limit: 15.
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| 29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM |
Spring wonder walk: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Philip Wright Be mesmerized by the spring flowers. The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Easy pace to admire spring wildflowers. Should see splendid display of Rock orchids. Plenty of other blossoms. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush. Long trousers recommended. Limit: 10.
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| 19 Sep, Fri 9:51AM |
Spring wonder walk 3: 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 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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