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7 May, Tue 7:14AM Sydney: Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401)
Fully inside Mosman Municipal Council
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  250m Southern Highlands Branch
Michael B
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour. Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home. Limit: 20. View

10 May, Fri 9:30AM The suburbs series : Cheltenham, Epping
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Epping Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. We will follow the fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction with the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow the GNW until the Terrys Creek Track turnoff. Follow this track through various parks until we come to Terrys Creek Falls. We will then back track and walk to the Epping Railway Station. Possible sightings of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom along this walk. The track could be rough and slippery in parts. Creek crossings.  View

14 May, Tue 9:30PM Buchanan’s & Elmsere Lookout (From Governors St, Bundanoon (#690) )
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  250m Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Commencing at the Glow Worm Glen car park the path winds through forest with a couple of little creek crossings.  Continue on the track to the left of the Glow Worm Glen steps which winds along to Buchanan's Lookout.  Optional opportunity to continue to Elsmere Lookout.  Enjoy the beautiful view while having lunch and return by the same route. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon)
Map: Bundanoon 8928-1S Limit: 20. View

16 May, Thu 8:00AM Tahmoor Gorge to Maldon (#950)
Fully inside Wollondilly Shire Council
Grade:5/6 Length 10km  400m Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Traverse a section of Tahmoor Gorge along Bargo River from the bottom of Sally's Pass to the junction of  Nepean River. From the junction we will pick our way down the Nepean to Maldon. Will require car shuffle. Hazards:  Partly unexplored so will need to be agile. Possible need to swim/float a section. Some cliffs and slippery rocks.
Location: Bargo & Nepean R
Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 8. View

17 May, Fri 10:20AM Suburbs series : Castle Cove to Castlecrag
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.North Arm Track - Harold Reid Reserve, Sugar Loaf Bay.  A delightful walk through streets and bush tracks (steep at times) with lovely water views and a castle.  Lots of steps. Worth the effort for this beautiful walk. No booking is required so just turn up on the day.
Location: Northern Beaches View

31 May, Fri 10:00AM The Suburbs series: Castle Hill
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk to Castle Hill Heritage Park and learn about the Vinegar Hill Rebellion. Easy walking. View

7 Jun, Fri 10:00AM The Colour walks series No 14: Camellia Gardens Carringbah
Grade:2/6 Length 4km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)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
Camellia Gardens Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014.  There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW. The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter. Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches.   We will play by ear.  A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on.
Location: Caringbah View

14 Jun, Fri 10:00AM Suburbs series : Bundeena
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  130m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Explore Jibbon Head via Jibbon Track in Royal National Park. There is heaps of lovely scenery on this trail and plenty to keep you entertained. The route starts from Bundeena Wharf and heads towards the gorgeous Jibbon and Shelley Beach. Enjoy the breathtaking coastal views from Jibbon Head and take a moment to take in your surroundings. View aboriginal carvings. Walk on beach, rocks and bushtracks. Swim available. No need to contact leader. Just turn up on the day.  
Location: South Coast View

21 Jun, Fri 10:00AM The Suburbs series : Macquarie Uni, Eastwood, Denistone
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) Leader: Kevin Cliffe We walk from Macquarie Uni Station to Eastwood, via Shrimptons Creek. Expect to see water dragons and lots of birds. Limit: 15. View

12 Jul, Fri 10:00AM In the steppes of Central Rose Bay
Grade:3/6 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: Kevin Cliffe This walk is not for you if you don’t like steps. Features: Scot college, Cranbrook school, City views, mansions, gardens, many steep sets of steps, beach, Point Piper, Rose Bay, Community garden. View

19 Jul, Fri 9:52AM The suburbs series : Manly, Curl Curl and Dee Why
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  130m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This is Sophie's Signature walk.   Manly to Dee Why via a few beaches and lookouts. Beautiful beach walk with some bush tracks. If you are lucky, you may see schools of dolpins.  There is a surprise at the start of  the walk.  Finish in Dee Why for lunch and swim, if you dare. No need to contact leader. Just turn up on the day.
Location: Northern Beaches View

21-28 Jul, Sun (08:45AM)-Sun (14:00PM) New Caledonia. GRNC1. Grand Randonnee
Grade:4/6 Length 120km  4,800m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
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 long(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) The GRNC1 crosses the great southern section of Grande Terre, the main island of New Caledonia and takes bushwalkers on a journey of a variety of habitats from tropical beaches to towering rainforests, waterfalls galore and scenic mountain ridges, making this truly a walk in paradise. There are walkers huts at each campsite and we will travel through the Blue River provincial park for a large section of the walk. Almost all of the flora and fauna is endemic to the island which makes this walk very special.
Location: Blue River provincial Park
Map: Alltrails Limit: 14. View

9 Aug, Fri 10:00AM Suburb Series : Fiddletown
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWild flowers and magnificent views of Berowra Ck near Hawkesbury River.  Neverfail Trail out to Colingridge Point and back. Easy fire trail. Very little ascent/descent. No public transport.
Map: Marramarra National Park View

30 Aug, Fri 9:30AM The Suburb series : Pennant Hills; Cherrybrook (Callicoma Track)
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland. View

6 Sep, Fri 9:00AM The Alphabet series.”W”. Wild Flower Garden at St Ives
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  250m 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 Commencing Kitchener Street, St Ives and down to the creek and fire trail via creek, Mueller Track, where the stillness of nature surrounds you, and up to The Wildflower Garden. Continues to Solander Track. Pretty along the creek, with a waterfall (Phantom Falls). Some quite wet tiny tracks. Lots of ups and downs. Those who use hiking sticks, bring them. Visitors/info centre, next to Senses Track, has a coffee machine and native plant nursery.  Return via a slightly shorter route. View

17-24 Sep, Tue (08:00AM)-Tue (17:00PM) Nadgee Nature Reserve Bushwalk
Grade:4/6 Length 40km  800m Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Nadgee Nature Reserve is a real delight, especially in spring with the wildflowers and hopefully a ground parrot or two. And the coastal scenery is wonderful, with perhaps a sighting of whales! The Reserve is south of Eden and runs down to the border. This full pack walk is out and return featuring multiple nights at two of the best locations in the Reserve – Newtons Beach and Nadgee Beach. From Newtons Beach we spend the time enjoying the beach and the  lovely scenery. From Nadgee Beach, we will do a couple of lovely day walks including a visit to Bunyip Hole and the border marker at Cape Howe.
Location: Nadgee NR Limit: 8. View

4 Oct, Fri 9:30AM Suburbs series : Kenthurst
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWe will visit the Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest View

4 Oct, Fri 10:07AM The Alphabet series.”W”..Wentworth falls lake circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst 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.Cafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.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. View

9-17 Oct, Wed (17:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM) Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk
Grade:4/6 Length 50km  1,300m Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longA six night full pack walk involving Daveys Hut, Kidmans Hut, and Mawsons Hut. Exact details will be determined by weather and other factors. We camp near these huts but not in them so everyone needs to be fully equipped for the variety of conditions in the area. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the lake. Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this will feature some great scenery and bush in an area new to the leader.
Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

11 Oct, Fri 9:30AM The Suburbs Series : Cheltenham, Eastwood
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event.  Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Eastwood Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. Follow fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction of the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow GNW until we come to the turnoff to the Terrys Creek Track. Follow this track through various parks to Terrys Creek falls and on to Vimiera Park. Road walk to Eastwood Railway Station. Possible sighting of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom during this walk. Rough and slippery track in a few spots. Creek crossings. View

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