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18 Sep, Wed 9:30AM				Metro Walk: Norwest – Bella Vista Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before. A loop walk around Norwest and Bella Vista passing by historic Bella Vista Farm. The walk is on bike paths and footpaths.  Option to return via Metro from Bella Vista for anyone who wants a shorter walk. Location: North West Sydney Limit: 15. View

21 Sep, Sat 9:10AM				Blue Mountain Creek and Track
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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 heads back to Lawson. Blue Mountain Creek is lined with lush rainforest and ferns and is seldom visited. No track through this section. Creek crossings and off-track sections. Wet and slippery rocks. Exposed rock faces. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

23 Sep, Mon 9:00AM				Mt Murray Anderson wildflower walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	290m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) This is a delightful and spectacular walk that is very popular. We walk over a rough pad and some large sandstone platforms. Wonderful wildflowers, aboriginal engravings and ceremonial sites on the way as well as great views over Stingray Bay and Cowan Creek at lunch. Booking essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers. Also indicate if you are driving or coming by public transport. The number of cars we have will determine how many people we can accept. Rough, slippery and faint track surfaces in places Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 20. View

27 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Suburbs: Chatswood to Macquarie Park
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
(Updated Details) RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before. 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

6 Oct, Sun 8:00AM				Pisgah Rock – Erskine Creek – Jack Evans Track – Nepean Lookout
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Without a doubt this is one of my favourite walks in the Blue Mountains! Why you may well ask? Stunning scenery with surprisingly wild country so close to Sydney, with some superb walking along Erskine Creek, which is rich in pools and cascades, as well as rugged clifflines. One of the pools is about a 100 metres long and it's a fantastic place for a swim of course! Also, expect to see lots of spring blossoms along the way as we meander down the creek. Basically a good hike for hedonists and nature lovers that won't fail to satisfy your inner cravings for the wild side of life! Rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

7 Oct, Mon 8:50AM				Peggys Pool and Birdwood Gully
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Out and back to visit Peggys Pool. Then to Tom Hunter Park and descend to Springwood Creek. Walk through Birdwood Gully with a look at the wind eroded caves. Some steep and loose track. Some overgrown and vague track. Maybe wet rocks at stream crossings. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood Limit: 20. View

11 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

14 Oct, Mon 9:49AM				Grand Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	533m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet in Katoomba outside the Carrington Hotel for the Blackheath bus at 09:49. Alight Evans Lookout Road after St Andrews Road. Walk to Neates Glen track. Down, along and finally up. Magnificent views. Walk part of the Cliff Top walk, then Braeside walk. Finishing at Blackheath Station. Steep downs and ups. Rough. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. 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

21 Oct, Mon 9:22AM				Echo Point to Leura
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	550m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Updated Details) Giant Stairway is closed so not going to Echo Point. We will use Furber Steps instead. From Katoomba Station, we walk to Reids Plateau. Descend to the base of the cliffs via Furber Steps. Then to Leura Forest via Federal Pass. After Leura Forest climb up to the Amphitheatre Track and on to Leura Cascades. Walking to Leura. Lots of stairs. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

25 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

1 Nov, Fri 9:45AM				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

4 Nov, Mon 9:12AM				Darwins Walk and Nature Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	360m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to the Picnic Area via Darwins Walk. After morning tea head down to Den Fenella Lookout. We follow the Overcliff Track and return to the station via the Nature Trail. Lots of steps. Creek crossings. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

11 Nov, Mon 9:12AM				Water Nymphs Dell
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	360m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk around Wentworth Falls Lake. Then visit Water Nymphs Dell. We walk behind Undine Falls. Steep, well-worn steps can be slippery at the Dell. Muddy track a possibility. Track out to Railway Pde is in poor condition. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. 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

20 Nov, Wed 10:00AM				Birdwood Gully – Springwood
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before. Birdwood Gully Walk: It  is  a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and great atmosphere. Bookings only from two weeks before the walk please. Rocky steps, slippery, wet sections on track. Location: Springwood Limit: 15. View

22 Nov, Fri 9:53AM				Bondi to Maroubra Beach Coastal Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Steve Ringbauer The Bondie to Maroubra Beach Coastal Walk is a 12 km clifftop walk that combines together several shorter walks including the Bondi to Coogee Walk into a route that links together all the main beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. The beaches and parks offer various options to take a rest, have a swim or to eat at one of the cafes, hotels, restaurants or takeaways. There are some sections where you need to walk a short part along suburban streets, but the majority of the route is along footpaths This iconic coastal walk passes by many beaches including Bondi Beach, Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama, Bronte Beach, Clovelly Beach, Gordon's Bay, Coogee Beach, Lurline Bay and Maroubra Beach. Limit: 15. View

24 Nov, Sun				Lane Cove Rivergaine VI
					Sydney Branch
Ted W.
(NEW!!!) The epic LaneCoveRivergaine series has reached its sixth and final stage as we farewell the river at its mouth (sort of), the Heads of Sydney Harbour.  (The first LaneCoveRivergaine started at the river’s source in Pennant Hills in 2015). Rogaining involves teams of 2-5 persons navigating to checkpoints marked on a map. This 6-hour rogaine on Sunday 24 November is open to everyone.  We expect 400 entrants of all ages (6 to 80+) and abilities - from elite athletes to walkers and families, some with strollers.  You get to choose your own route and level of difficulty and how long you take, within the 6-hour time limit. The map encompasses the area from North Head to Manly and the Spit Bridge with spectacular vistas over the harbour and beaches.  You can even play a spot of croquet at the Manly Croquet Club. The Hash House (start & finish) will be at St Paul’s College on the edge of North Head.  At the conclusion of the event there will be an all-inclusive BBQ, provided by the world-renowned 1st North Sydney Scout Group, with its three-star chef preparing gourmet eats. And Paddy Pallin will again be providing gear for winners and lucky door prizes. You don't need anything special.  Comfortable jogging/ walking shoes and appropriate clothing are fine.  A compass isn’t essential but would be useful. Instruction is available for first timers.  Just form a team and register at https://nswrogaining.org/2024-socialgaine/ Note there is a cost to participate in this event, hosted by NSW Rogaining. rough ground, steep sections Location: Manly and North head View

29 Nov, Fri 9:00AM				Metro Series: Macquarie Park Metro to Macquarie University Metro
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before. Walk from Macquarie Park Metro to Macquarie Uni Metro via De Burghs Bridge, Lane Cove Valley Walk and Browns Waterhole. Lovely bush but some road walking at the start. If time permits we can explore Macquarie University including the History Museum, the Macquarie Room and the Biology Discovery Centre. Bookings only from two weeks before the walk please. Bush track is rocky and uneven in places. Noisy traffic along Lane Cove Rd at the beginning of walk. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

4 Dec, Wed 1:49PM				Gorgeous by day, Magical by night Birdwood Gully.
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. Gorgeous by Day and Magical by night. It is a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Very easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and amazing atmosphere. Fireflies . Glow worms. We walk twice, once in the afternoon and once after dark. We have a break to have dinner before we walk  to see the fly flies followed by  Glow worms. Thai/ Hotel/IGA/Sports Club/Cafe/ Petrol Station available at Springwood.  You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright Headlamp, preferably with red light,  with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit:8. T: Central 12:18 pm Springwood 1:49 pm Limit: 8. View

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