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8 Jul, Tue 7:02AM				Sydney: Rose Bay to Watsons Bay (#S102)
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M.
From Rose Bay Ferry Wharf we will visit Sydney Harbour National Park. The walk passes Nielsen Park, Strickland House, Greycliffe Estate and Vaucluse House.  Vaucluse House closed on Tuesday, but gardens open. Return via 2:45pm ferry from Watsons Bay to Circular Quay  ar. 3:08pm, train to Central in time for 4pm train. Many steps & street walking. Limit: 20. View

9 Jul, Wed 8:45AM				Springwood circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	425m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Start at Springwood station and descend via Magdala Gully Track to Magdala Falls. Turn off and ascend to Yondell Avenue Extension Trail via a faint track and join Wiggins Track, the Victory Track, Sassafras Gully Track and a short road walk back to Springwood Station. Steep and slippery sections, many trees and branches across track, creek crossings Location: Springwood Limit: 10. View

11 Jul, Fri 9:49AM				Pre season Spring Wonder Walk : Camellia Gardens
Grade:1/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
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

14 Jul, Mon 9:35AM				Fort Rock to Mt Vic
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Fort Rock and Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Location: Blackheath Limit: 20. View

16 Jul, Wed 9:23AM				Allambie Heights to Manly Dam
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	160m	Sydney Branch
Jeff O.
From Allambie Rd walk on bush tracks and fire trails to Manly Dam. Proceed along South side of Manly Reservoir to Nature Trail for return to Manly Dam. Then walk to B-Line bus stop near Kenneth St for return journey Rough and rocky paths with possible paddling after rain. Location: Manly Dam Limit: 15. View

21 Jul, Mon 8:45AM				Lost World
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	540m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Martins Lookout, Kings Link Trail, Bunyan Lookout, Lost World. Return same way. Crossing Glenbrook Creek twice. Some steep and rough sections. Location: Springwood Map: Penrith Limit: 20. View

23 Jul, Wed 10:15AM				Lawson Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	180m	Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk from Lawson Station and return via Dantes Glen and Empire Pass. A delightful walk through waterfalls, creeks and ferny glens. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Lots of steep steps. Rocky creek crossings. Slippery rocky tracks which can be very muddy. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 15. View

23 Jul, Wed 9:15AM				Wentworth Falls to Hazelbrook via Aeroplane Hill, Pyramid Falls and Adams Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(NEW!!!) Meet at Wentworth Falls Station. Short car Shuttle to start of the walk at the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive, then walk along Ingar Road, Aeroplane Hill Trail past Aeroplane Hill, a short section on an indistinct track to Bedford Pool, then past Pyramid Falls, Adams Lookout to Hazelbrook Station. Cars Required. Steep and slippery section, creek crossings Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 15. View

25 Jul, Fri 9:33AM				Parramatta to Olympic Park
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Leader: Steve Ringbauer We walk from Parramatta wharf along Parramatta River to Olympic Park Wharf. Limit: 10. View

26 Jul, Sat 8:00AM				Pisgah rock~dadder cave~Erskine creek~Jack Evans track
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the classic lower mountains walks is this superb route that descends via the ruggedly beautiful Pisgah Rock and then we rock hop up to the historical Dadder Cave for a look, before experiencing the stunning beauty of the Erskine creek gorge and an easy ascent via Jack Evans track. There should be plenty of Winter wildflowers out too to enjoy along the way. rock hopping along the creek Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

28 Jul, Mon 8:55AM				Sassafras Ridge
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk up to Martin Pl visiting Lady Martins Bath on the way. After walking along Sassafras Ridge Trail for 3km, we will leave it to look for the kangaroo carving. The kangaroo ridge is followed down to Sassafras Creek. We will exit up to Sassafras Gully Rd. Creek crossings. Some off track. Some vague track. Some steep sections. Location: Linden Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

30 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Bay Run to Balmain
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk the Bay Run around Iron Cove and on to finish at Balmain. En route explore Callan Park. A fairly flat and easy walk. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15. View

1 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Parramatta Historic Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Leader: Lynne Hewitt. RSVP direct to lehewitt@optusnet.com.au   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

2 Aug, Sat 8:40AM				Centennial Glen via Porters Pass Loop Blackheath
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	550m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting from Blackheath station walking to Fort Rock, Cliff Top Trail, then Porters Pass to the Centennial Pass Track and return via Centennial Glen and Falls. This walk has a mix of well formed tracks, poorly maintained ones and degraded to non existent ones. Cliff top views and well vegetated areas with a short canyon and waterfalls.     Cliff edges, slippery rocks, eroded tracks. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 12. View

6 Aug, Wed 9:30AM				Sheldon Forest – Turramurra
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior until 7 pm the day before the event. We'll start the walk from Turramurra Station and make our way via the Sheldon Forest Walking Track to Mimosa Oval. After a break for morning tea we'll return through the forest to Turramurra. Sheldon Forest is a pocket of bushland located in a narrow valley between Turramurra and Pymble. There will be some street walking getting to and from the forest. Steps, rocks, slippery sections of track. Traffic on street sections. Location: North West Sydney Limit: 15. View

8 Aug, Fri 9:31AM				Calicoma walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland. Expect to see sun orchids, lady’s fingers orchids, native iris, pea flowers, tree ferns, sandstone formations, caves,Angophora, wattles, tall gum trees , and, of course, Calicoma. if you are lucky, you may see brown pigeons and lyre birds. Enjoy lunch at Cherrybrook Lakes. Crossing creeks, rough parts Limit: 15. View

10 Aug, Sun 8:10AM				Blue Mountain Creek and Track
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
This walk came from having walked to the end of two tracks at the end of fire trails, then looking at a map and seeing how close they are with a creek in between. Blue Mountain Creek is joined by following Kent Street fire trail to its end then following the spur down to the confluence of Blue Mountain Creek with the creek from Empire Pass Track. Continuing down the creek with multiple crossings, and wet feet, to the confluence with a creek from Amphitheatre Falls. Explore the canyon and unnamed falls. Exit the creek valley by a series of passes through the sandstone cliff line and up the spur to the end of Blue Mountain track. Track joins North Lawson fire trail and then walk back to Lawson via Empire Pass track. Blue Mountain Creek is lined with lush rain forest and ferns and is seldom visited. No track through this section.     Creek crossings and off track sections. Wet and slippery rocks. Rock scrambling using a tape. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 12. View

13 Aug, Wed 9:45AM				Narrabeen Lakes Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Hildegard S.
Walk around Narrabeen Lakes. An easy flat track through beautiful scenery. Abundant bird life. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. 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
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

16 Aug, Sat 9:00AM				Barangaroo to NSW Art Gallery & Archibald Exhibit.
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Our route is around the Barangaroo headland to Circular Quay and by the Opera House to the Botanic Gardens. Morning tea stop: bring or buy. We then continue to the Art Gallery and either view the Archibald, Wynne, Sulman and Young Archies OR view other art displays in the Gallery. A seniors discount is offered for entry to special exhibitions such as the Archibald. Lunch options: Art Gallery cafe or bring your own and eat in the forecourt of the Gallery Extension. Stay as long as you like in the Gallery before heading home. Suggested route: across the Domain to Martin Place and Metro or alternatives. Limit: 10. View

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