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2 May, Fri 9:30AM East Sydney: Kings Cross station to Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  138m 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. Urban walk to take in heaps of history: crime, gangs, brothels, governors, colonial elite homes and more. Initial steep staircase, down and up then level walk.
Location: Kings Cross station Limit: 15. View

8 May, Thu 12:31PM Waterfront walk and bell tower
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.The day starts at Grosvenor Place, 225 George Street Sydney. An iconic masterpiece by Harry Seidler. We meet at the piazza where you can have lunch, eg coffee shop, Yum Cha Project. Then we walk to Sydney Observatory, Barangaroo and along the water front to St Mary's Cathedral. We can have afternoon tea under the Harbour Bridge Pylon, then walk to IGA where you can buy something for a picnic around the Cathedral. We’ll gather around the Eastern Door of the cathedral at 6pm.We will climb the stairs at the conclusion of mass. The mass starts at 5:30. You are welcome to attend the mass. We'll see the bells being rung by the St Mary's bellringers from 6.15pm and we can see the bells hanging in the belfry afterwards at 7.15pm. Finishing time will be approximately 7.30pm  Fitness is required for this walk.  There are 111 spiral stairs to the ringing room and a few flights of stairs to the belfry. Many steps. This is a rare opportunity that only a few members can join. Only RSVP if you can commit 100%. Limit: 6. View

9 May, Fri 8:49AM Balmain East Wharf return via Birchgrove
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  105m 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 0402 080 045 heatherlakiss@gmail.com   RSVP by email, include member no., mobile and emergency name and mobile.  Use text on walk day. Balmain East Wharf return via Birchgrove. A delightful suburban walk with a variety of scenery.  We will walk through Balmain's backstreets, past gentrified terraced homes, local wharves, harbourside parks and mansions of Birchgrove.
Limit: 10. View

23 May, Fri 9:09AM Cremorne Point to Art Galleries
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  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 Walk from Cremorne point to Mosman's Art Galleries. Points of interest: Robertsons Point Lighthouse; Clan Stone; Cremorne Reserve; The Lex and Ruby Graham Gardens; Cremorne Point Garden; Mosman Bay; Curraghbeena Park; Sirius Cove Beach; Queenwood School; Mosman Church of England School; Mosman Art Gallery; Soho Galleries Limit: 10. View

30 May, Fri 9:30AM Artarmon station to North Sydney
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  320m 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.
Pretty and varied walk from Artarmon Station, some shared bike and walk tracks, Wickham Walk,  Hallstrom Park, Bicentennial Reserve, Flat Rock Creek, Wilks Walk, Tunks Park, View Historical St Thomas Rest Park and more parks leading to Victoria Cross metro or North Sydney station.
Limit: 15. View

6 Jun, Fri 10:25AM Grand Cliff Top walk.Part 2
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  450m 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: Philip Wright. Walk part 2 of this beautiful and well known Grand Cliff Top walk. Limit: 10. View

20 Jun, Fri 9:25AM Eastwood to Macquarie Park via Denistone, Shrimptons Creek
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  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.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. View

22 Jun, Sun 9:07AM Five lands walk
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  300m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Date Changed) 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. View

4 Jul, Fri 9:47AM The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  170m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.RSVP direct to Heather heatherlakiss@gmail.com 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. View

11 Jul, Fri 9:49AM Pre season Spring Wonder Walk : Camellia Gardens
Grade:1/6 Length 4km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Camellia Gardens Leader: Philip Wright 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. Limit: 10. View

25 Jul, Fri 9:33AM Parramatta to Olympic Park
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) Leader: Steve Ringbauer We walk from Parramatta wharf along Parramatta River to Olympic Park Wharf. Limit: 10. View

1 Aug, Fri 9:30AM Parramatta Historic Walk
Grade:2/6 Length 11km  50m 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: 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. View

15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossoms
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossom  This is the time to see Cherry tree blossoms. We avoid the crowd during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The Auburn Botanic Gardens are composed of several themed gardens and areas:
  • The Japanese garden
  • the scented garden
  • the sunken rose garden
  • the Australian native and rainforest garden
  • the amphitheatre/open air theatre
  • the reflection pool
  • the maze
  • the fauna reserve
  • an equal access playground
  • and several picnic areas with barbecues
  Limit: 10. View

22 Aug, Fri 9:30AM Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  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.Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk Leader: Philip Wright Limit: 10. View

29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM Spring wonder walk 3: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  400m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | 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: Kevin Cliffe 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. View

5 Sep, Fri 10:23AM Spring wonder walk 4: Mount Murray Anderson
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT TBA View

7 Sep, Sun 9:45AM Spring wonder walk 5: Patonga to Pearl Beach
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  300m 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: Philip Wright. Patonga to Pearl Beach. Easy pace. On this walk, we will see Waratahs, Grevillea speciosa, Boronias, Dillwynia, Banksia, Wattles, Pea Flower, Epacris, Rice Flower, Christmas Bells, Hardenbergia and more. Bonuses are beautiful old trees, Grass trees, magnificent sandstones,  waterviews to Barrenjoey and Lion Island, visiting Pearl Beach and Patonga beach. It is a long day. Not suitable for someone who needs to get back by a certain time. Hazards: Some steep and slippery sections. Limit: 10. View

12 Sep, Fri 9:51AM Spring wonder walk 6: The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  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: 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. View

19 Sep, Fri 9:09AM Spring wonder walk 7: Wisteria Garden
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) TBA View

26 Sep, Fri 9:36AM Spring wonder walk 8: Sylvan Grove
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) Spring is orchid time.  Sylvan Grove Native Garden has such an array of Rock Orchids. They are majestic flowers to admire.  https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/environment/parks-reserves/sylvan-grove-native-garden  It has mulched paths winding through rainforest areas and areas with more sun, so there is a diversity of plants. It also has many ferns and rainforest plants that like a shady spot, and other plants like prostantheras and plectranthus that flower well in shade. Map: Picnic Point T:  Limit: 10. View

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