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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 |
   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.
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| 10 May, Fri 9:30AM |
The suburbs series : Cheltenham, Epping |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ian B. |
 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.
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| 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. |
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.
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| 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 |
(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.
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| 17 May, Fri 10:20AM |
Suburbs series : Castle Cove to Castlecrag |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Sophie A. |
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
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| 31 May, Fri 10:00AM |
The Suburbs series: Castle Hill |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Marilyn C. |
| Walk to Castle Hill Heritage Park and learn about the Vinegar Hill Rebellion. Easy walking.
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| 7 Jun, Fri 10:00AM |
The Colour walks series No 14: Camellia Gardens Carringbah |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
  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
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| 14 Jun, Fri 10:00AM |
Suburbs series : Bundeena |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
130m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Sophie A. |
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
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| 21 Jun, Fri 10:00AM |
The Suburbs series : Macquarie Uni, Eastwood, Denistone |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (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.
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| 12 Jul, Fri 10:00AM |
In the steppes of Central Rose Bay |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| 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.
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| 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. |
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
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| 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. |
 (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.
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| 9 Aug, Fri 10:00AM |
Suburb Series : Fiddletown |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Marilyn C. |
Wild 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
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| 30 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburb series : Pennant Hills; Cherrybrook (Callicoma Track) |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ian B. |
| Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland.
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| 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 |
| 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.
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| 17-24 Sep, Tue (08:00AM)-Tue (17:00PM) |
Nadgee Nature Reserve Bushwalk |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
40km |
800m |
Sydney Branch |
| Richard T. |
 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.
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| 4 Oct, Fri 9:30AM |
Suburbs series : Kenthurst |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Marilyn C. |
| We will visit the Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest
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| 4 Oct, Fri 10:07AM |
The Alphabet series.”W”..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.
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| 9-17 Oct, Wed (17:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM) |
Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
50km |
1,300m |
Sydney Branch |
| Richard T. |
A 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.
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| 11 Oct, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburbs Series : Cheltenham, Eastwood |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ian B. |
| 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.
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