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| 22 Jun, Sun 9:07AM |
Five lands walk |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
12km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
  (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.
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| 27 Jun, Fri 10:00AM |
Castle Cove to Castlecrag |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
390m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Sophie A. |
| A delightful walk through streets and bush tracks (steep at times) with lovely water views. No booking is required so just turn up on the day. Lots of steps.
Limit: 10.
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| 4 Jul, Fri 9:47AM |
The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| 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.
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| 8 Jul, Tue 7:02AM |
Sydney: Rose Bay to Watsons Bay (#S102) |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
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Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Sue M. |
| (NEW!!!) 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.
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| 11 Jul, Fri 9:49AM |
Pre season Spring Wonder Walk : Camellia Gardens |
| Grade:1/6 |
Length |
4km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| 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.
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| 25 Jul, Fri 9:33AM |
Parramatta to Olympic Park |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (NEW!!!) Leader: Steve Ringbauer
We walk from Parramatta wharf along Parramatta River to Olympic Park Wharf. Limit: 10.
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| 26 Jul, Sat 8:00AM |
Pisgah rock~dadder cave~Erskine creek~Jack Evans track |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
8km |
350m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
 (NEW!!!) 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.
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| 1 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
Parramatta Historic Walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 22 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk
Leader: Philip Wright Limit: 10.
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| 23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM |
Heathcote~Goburra track~Pipeline trail~Lake Eckersley~Bullawarring track~Kingfisher pool~Waterfall |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
14km |
380m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
  (NEW!!!) Flowers galore on this easyish ramble through the beautiful Heathcote national park, visiting along the way many scenic spots such as kingfisher pool and always looking out for those blossoming gems which should be in abundance at this time of the year.
Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 20.
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| 29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM |
Spring wonder walk 3: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
400m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| 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.
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| 5 Sep, Fri 10:23AM |
Spring wonder walk 4: Mount Murray Anderson |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (NEW!!!) LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT
TBA
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| 7 Sep, Sun 9:45AM |
Spring wonder walk 5: Patonga to Pearl Beach |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
300m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| 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.
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| 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 |
| 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.
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| 26 Sep, Fri 9:36AM |
Spring wonder walk 8: Sylvan Grove |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (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.
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| 10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM |
Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Brad S. |
 (NEW!!!) RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Today we explore Hornsby and Normanhurst including Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. After visiting the gardens, we'll continue via bush tracks and streets to Normanhurst. Optional lunch at Hornsby RSL club after the walk. Stairs and slippery sections.
Location: Hornsby Limit: 15.
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| 17 Oct, Fri 10:07AM |
Spring wonder walk 11: Wentworth falls lake circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (NEW!!!) 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. Limit: 10.
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| 24 Oct, Fri 9:30AM |
Ashfield Historic Walk & Jacaranda |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (NEW!!!) LEADER: LYNNE HEWITT
Next in our series of suburban local history walks Ashfield local Lynne will be showing us around the streets and laneways of Ashfield.
From magnificent mansions, humble workers cottages and heritage listed 1960s apartment blocks we will hear about the history of this vibrant and interesting suburb.
Option to have lunch after the walk in one of Ashfield’s many dumpling restaurants. Limit: 10.
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