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| 1 Oct, Wed 9:00AM | Parks Ride | ||||
| Length | 38km | Southern Sydney Branch | |||
| John K | |||||
  A leisurely ride to many parks in the inner city and city. Tempe, Sydney, Prince Alfred, Belmore, Park St, Hyde Park, Moore Park, Centennial park, Queens Park. Coffee brak on the way. Returr to start. Confirm with leader by 29 September. Location: Wolli Creek, Inner City Limit: 20. View |
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| 1 Oct, Wed 9:30AM | Tramsheds to Locomotive Workshops | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 8km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
| Brad S. | |||||
  We'll start with a walk around Glebe seeing a few of the historic homes, paying a visit to the Sze Yup Kwan Ti Temple (consider bringing a gold coin to make a donation) and returning via Jubilee Park to the Tramsheds. After morning tea, we'll follow Johnstons Creek and Orphan School Creek through Forest Lodge before reaching Sydney University. After a wander through the university we'll make our way to Redfern and on to the redeveloped Locomotive Workshops (not Carriageworks) at South Eveleigh. Uneven footpaths and road traffic.Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15. View |
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| 3 Oct, Fri 9:51AM | Spring wonder walk 9: Cherry Tree Walk | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 10km | 150m | Sydney Branch | |
| (SWAG) Esther | |||||
| Walk along 114 cherry trees in Bowral, via Corbett Gardens and Vietnam War Memorial. We walk from Bowral Station to Burradoo Station. It is a long day. Limit: 10.
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| 3 Oct, Fri 9:03AM | The Amphitheatre | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 12km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
| Allan P. | |||||
| Exploratory. Try to locate the track between Horseshoe and Oakland Falls that goes to the base of The Amphitheatre. Then do a circuit walk to the top of The Amphitheatre. Creek crossings. Maybe walk along a creek. Expect wet shoes. Expect some overgrown track, so suggest bringing gaiters. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 10. View |
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| 5 Oct, Sun 8:30AM | Wondabyne station~Pindars Cave and return | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 13km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
   One of the best walks for wildflowers in the Sydney region is this delightful trip to Pindars Cave which is an enormous overhang not all that far from Wondabyne station. Expect multitudes of blooms along the way including some superb sprays of the Sydney rock orchid. Transport is via train as Wondaybyne is the only railway station in NSW not reachable by road. Location: brisbane waters national park Limit: 20. View |
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| 6 Oct, Mon 9:03AM | Bedford Creek Pools | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 9km | 350m | Sydney Branch | |
| Allan P. | |||||
| Visit Victor Falls, Terrace Falls, Willawong Pool, Bedford Pool and Lestor Pool. Return to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings could involve wading, as stepping stones tend to be slippery at Bedford Pool. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katooma and Jamison Limit: 20. View |
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| 8 Oct, Wed 10:10AM | Mt Annan Botanic Gardens | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 8km | Sydney Branch | ||
| 69581 | |||||
| A mostly well paved walk of Mt Annan Botanic Gardens incorporating a number of different tracks throughout the garden:- Central Valley, Mt Annan Summit, Woodland and Annan Creek tracks. The walk will be from the Narellan Rd Main Entrance and return there to get a bus back to Macarthur Station. Not much shade. Location: South Western Sydney Limit: 15. View |
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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. View |
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| 11 Oct, Sat 8:00AM | Cowan station~Jerusalem Bay~Taffys Rock and return | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 14km | 500m | Sydney Branch | |
| Mark G. | |||||
| One of the reasons I want to do this walk is because of the bountiful displays of wildflowers you encounter on the track at this time of the year in the height of Spring. Last time I ventured along this trail the wildflowers were breathtaking and I see no reason to believe this time it will be any different! Expect lots of stops along the way to photograph the blooms and the spectacular scenery around Jerusalem Bay and on the wonderful Taffys Rock. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 20. View |
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| 11 Oct, Sat 9:00AM | Wolli Creek to Kurnell and Cape Solander | ||||
| Length | 60km | Southern Sydney Branch | |||
| John K | |||||
 Mostly on cycle paths, some riding on Captain Cook Drive. This road is used by many cyclists and motorists are aware of cyclists. Coffee break on the way. Return to start. Confirm with leader by Wednesday 8 October.
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| 13 Oct, Mon 9:49AM | Grand Canyon | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 533m | Sydney Branch | |
| Janet R. | |||||
| Meet outside the Carrington hotel bus stop 698 to Blackheath. The bus leaves at 9:49. Alight at Evans Lookout road. Walk along the road to Neates Glen. Descend, walk along the creek and Up. Cliff top walk and Breaside walk to finish at Blackheath station. Great views when clear. Steep descent and ascent. Rough, slippery. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View |
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| 15 Oct, Wed 9:50AM | Maroubra to Bondi Sculptures by the Sea | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 11km | 50m | Sydney Branch | |
| Denise S. | |||||
| Walk from Maroubra Beach to Bondi via Coogee, Clovelly, Bronte and Tamarama. From Tamarama to Bondi walk at your own pace looking at the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. Location: Eastern Suburbs Coastal walkway Limit: 15. View |
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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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| 20 Oct, Mon 9:25AM | Federal Pass | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 560m | Sydney Branch | |
| Allan P. | |||||
| Walk to Katoomba Falls Reserve. Descend the Furber Steps. Take the Federal Pass towards Scenic World. Walk across the landslide. Further on, we will look for the entrance to the Mount Rennie Tunnel. This tunnel was dug through to the other side of Narrow Neck. Return the same way. Plenty of steps. Steep, rough sections. Muddy sections possible. Location: Katoomba Limit: 20. View |
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| 22 Oct, Wed 9:00AM | Manly to Dee Why | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | Sydney Branch | ||
| Hildegard S. | |||||
| Walk coastal path from Manly to Dee Why. Beach walking, street walking, along promenades and some bush tracks. Great ocean views. A couple of steep climbs. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please.
Location: Northern Beaches Limit: 15. View |
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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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| 27 Oct, Mon 9:25AM | Ngula Bulgarabang RP | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 12km | 400m | Sydney Branch | |
| Allan P. | |||||
| Take main trail out to Megalong Trig for views over Megalong Valley. Walk back to Katoomba through Bonnie Doon Reserve. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View |
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| 29 Oct, Wed 10:40AM | Blackheath Rhododendron Gardens | ||||
| Grade:2/6 | Length | 9km | Sydney Branch | ||
| Sylvia C. | |||||
| Walk around Blackheath and Campbell Rhododendron Gardens. Entry is by a $5 donation. Bookings only from the week before the walk please. Location: Blackheath Limit: 15. View |
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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. | |||||
| (Updated Details) NO NEED TO RSVP Blackheath Rhododendrons Time. Explore Rhododendrons Garden and Memorial Garden. Optional pie for lunch after walk.
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| 3 Nov, Mon 8:52AM | Emu Plains to Glenbrook | ||||
| Grade:3/6 | Length | 11km | 325m | Sydney Branch | |
| Janet R. | |||||
| Note the Sydney train arrives earlier if on time. 8:52 allows for people travelling from Glenbrook down. Note the later train.
Meet at Emu Plains station. Walk over Yandhai bridge, roads then track to Tench Reserve (coffee shops and toilets). Recross the Nepean River. Roads to Leonay Oval. Tracks to Knapsack viaduct. Up to Elizabeth lookout. Tracks to Glenbrook station. Roads, steep, rough Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View |
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