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2 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs series of walks: Baulkham Hills; Mike Pickles’ birthday walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(Updated Details) Celebrate Mr Pickles 89 birthday at Baulkham Hills : Heritage Walk. The walk starts at the rose garden in Roxbrough  Park Road.   There is some street walking to reach Crestwood Reserve. There are shared walk/cycle ways through the reserve . The walk continues as far as Seven Hills Road and the leads back through Tory Burn Reserve to Windsor Road and back to the Rose Garden.   The walk will also be listed on The Wanderers Bushwalking Clubs Program. Trip hazzards, cyclists on shared pathways, road crossings, the occassional snake. Location: Baulkham Hills Limit: 10. View

4 Aug, Sun 8:00AM				Extension of The Great West to East walk : Part 1
Grade:3/6		Length	22km	500m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Extension of The Great West to East walk: Manly to the Spit via North Head, North Steyne Beach and Balgowlah. Philip is going to walk 60 Km over several Sundays  in August to raise fund for Fred Hollows.  You are invited to join him and encouraged to sign up for your own Fund Raising or at least contribute to his Fund Raiser. Fred's Big Run - Philip Wright (fredsbigrun.org) Will see the hanging swamp, the barrel display, several lookouts, Quarantine Station, Blue fish wall, Shelley Beach. Limit: 10. View

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 View

11 Aug, Sun 9:00AM				Extension of The Great West to East walk Part 2: Spit to Circular Quay
Grade:3/6		Length	20km	450m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Extension of The Great West to East Walk Part 2: Spit to Circular Quay Philip is going to walk 50 Km over several Sundays in August to raise fund for Fred Hollows.  You are invited to join him and encouraged to sign up for your own Fund Raising or at least contribute to his Fund Raiser. Fred's Big Run - Philip Wright (fredsbigrun.org) Walk from The Spit to Circular Quay via Balmoral and the waterfront. This is about the most scenic walk in Sydney. Limit: 10. View

16 Aug, Fri 9:34AM				The suburbs series of walk: Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt Historic walk of parramatta Meet at the Station street exit of Parramatta station 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  and the Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre. Limit: 15. View

23 Aug, Fri 9:31AM				The Suburbs: Chatswood West (Fullers Bridge to Mowbray Park)
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
Fullers Bridge to Mowabray Park in Lane Cove National Park. Limit: 15. View

25 Aug, Sun 9:00AM				Extension of The Great West to East walk: Part 3: Circular Quay to Watsons Bay
Grade:3/6		Length	24km	350m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Extension of The Great West to East walk Part 3:Circular Quay to Watsons Bay Philip is going to walk 60 Km over several Sundays in August to raise fund for Fred Hollows.  You are invited to join him and encouraged to sign up for your own Fund Raising or at least contribute to his Fund Raiser. Fred's Big Run - Philip Wright (fredsbigrun.org) Walk from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay via many beaches and some exclusive Eastern Suburbs. Scenic coastal walk. Fish and Chips at the end to celebrate the completion of the series.   Slippery sections. Limit: 10. 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.
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
Leader: Philip Wright. 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. Slippery sections. Limit: 15. View

13 Sep, Fri 10:00AM				The suburb series of walk: Second Ponds Creek; Allan Porter’s birthday walk
Grade:1/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Allan P.
This walk starts and finishes at The Ponds Shopping Centre. Morning tea and lunch here or at adjacent park. Bring own morning tea and lunch or buy from the shops. Bring a snack in case we end up having a late lunch. The suburb of The Ponds straddles Second Ponds Creek. This creek flows north over 10km from Parklea, through The Ponds and Rouse Hill Regional Park, to join the Cattai River at Annangrove. Along our walk we will see remnants of the woodland that covered this flood plain. As well, we visit Dragonfly Pool and the pretty Ironbark Lake. Mostly on shared concrete pathway. Location: The Ponds Limit: 30. View

20 Sep, Fri 9:20AM				Suburbs series of walk: Campbelltown
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt.  The Alphabet Series: "U" ..UWS Sculpture and Art Gallery Walk A visit to see the sculptures in Western Sydney University, the Art Gallery of Campbelltown and the Japanese gardens behind the Art Gallery.   The Art Centre is a large outdoor sculpture and manicured park area which features a range of permanent and changing exhibitions. Experience the unique sculptures in a beautiful outdoor setting. Experience the Tether of Time - a 15-metre sculpture and meet Esmeralda, the 10-tonne granite prehistoric wombat. Spring time will enhance our visual and smell sense in our visit to the Japanese Gardens. The Japanese Gardens are a special gift from Koshigaya, Campbelltown's Sister City in Japan.   The Gardens symbolise the beliefs and religion of both Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, and Zen Buddhism. The Campbelltown Japanese Gardens feature a traditional waterfall, koi pond, timber bridge, stonework pathways, lush plantings and a 16th Century designed teahouse, handcrafted by Japanese craftsmen. The aim of the garden is to obtain quiet solitude. The design represents elegant simplicity, lending itself to contemplation and heightened awareness. The Gardens is also home to the Arts Centre Cafe, a scenic dining location that overlooks the tranquil gardens. Limit: 15. View

27 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Suburbs: Chatswood to Macquarie Park
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
Rail to River walk from Chatswood to Macquarie Park via Lane Cove River and The Great North Walk. Slippery sections Slippery sections Limit: 15. View

4 Oct, Fri 9:30AM				Suburbs series : Kenthurst
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
We will visit the Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest View

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. View

18 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. View

25 Oct, Fri 10:00AM				The suburbs series of walk: Dangar Island
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt. Join us for a tour to this idyllic island just a hop, skip and a jump from Hawkesbury River Station, Brooklyn. Upon arrival on this car-free oasis of bush, beach and tranquillity, we will be welcomed by tree-lined palms and jacarandas. On the lower grounds we'll walk past the Bowling Club and Bradleys Beach. On the higher grounds we'll get great views of the Hawkesbury River. We'll also walk past a Blackbutt – Rough-barked Apple Forest. Enjoy the scenic train ride across the Hawkesbury River and a joy ferry ride to the island. Enjoy lunch or Devonshire tea at Dangar Island Depot before taking the ferry back home. Bring money for ferry ($8.50 one way adult, $4.30 one way concession (not sure seniors are considered concession)). Limit: 15. View

30 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				St Ives walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	320m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(NEW!!!) RSVP Direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com   Commencing Kitchener Street, St Ives and heading towards the fairly steep Management Trail up to the Wild Flower Garden and onto the Information Centre to view the native plants, snake and lizard on display. Coffee is available there from the machine.  Stop for morning tea.   Continue to St Ives Showground where Tree Tops is situated, a challenging climbing area for all ages, view other venues and have our packed lunch.  Return to the WFG.  Option to leave the WFG onto Mona Vale Road for a bus to Gordon Station or continue back to Kitchener Street initially on a different WFG route and return via the Management Trail. Limit: 15. View

1 Nov, Fri 10:30AM				Suburbs Series: Windsor
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
Historic walk including First Fleet Grave at St Matthews Anglican Church Windsor, Rickabys Creek and crossing the new Windsor Bridge over the mighty Hawkesbury River. Easy walking. View

8 Nov, Fri 9:54AM				The Alphabet Series: “X” Xacuti at Harris Park
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	130m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Derek Hampton RSVP direct to derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com For our Alphabet series, ‘X’ is for Xacuti. Join us to celebrate our multicultural heritage walks with authentic Indian cooking at Harris Park. We start from Kissing Point wharf, go along the cycleway alongside Parramatta River, looking out for native birds at Baludarri Wetlands, stopping briefly at the historical Hambledon Cottage before reaching our destination for our shared group lunch ($20). Parramatta signifies Sydney’s urban buzzy renewal so food streets like this won’t last. Return is by train. If eating, please confirm and email culinary/dietary preference. Limit: 15. View

15 Nov, Fri 9:30AM				The Suburbs Series: South Newtown
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	25m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
We will walk some of the back lanes of South Newtown, viewing some historic sites and a lot of street art. Limit: 16. View

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