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14 Jan, Fri 10:02AM				Neighbourhood Walks : Lyrebird Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Leader of the day: Steve Ringbauer This pleasant walk starts from the end of the Davidson Reserve picnic area and follows the Lyrebird Track through the bush, along the edge of Middle Harbour Creek, to the stepping stone crossing on Carroll Creek. The stepping stones are a great place to take a break. Then we continue to St Ives. Steep and slippery sections View

21 Jan, Fri 10:00AM				The Colour walk series : 50 shades of Pink
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	120m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Not quite the Jacaranda walk, but there are many shades of pink apart from the pink Crepe Myrtle lined streets. We walk from Canterbury Station to Ashfield, where we will go to the Leagues Club for Yum Cha. If you prefer, the Club also has a cafe and bistro for western food. If you prefer a picnic lunch, you can go to Allman Park instead. Walk will be cut short if it is a hot day. Points of interest: Canterbury Park Race Course, Canterbury Park, Gough Reserve, Yeo Park, Trinity Grammar School of which I have an affinity for, Peace Park, Peace Park Viewing Tower, beautiful old houses. There is a coffee shop at the start and for morning tea (V, GF). Map: Canterbury View

23 Jan, Sun 8:52AM				The Great North Walk Section 5 : Galston Gorge to Mt Kuringgai
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	350m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
From Galston Gorge, the walk keeps following the Berowra Creek through the Crosslands campsite to Calna Creek, and then up to Mt Kuring-gai.  Jumping fish, birds, turpentine and gum trees. Many grass trees. Some wildflowers. Steep and slippery sections. A few creek crossings. Location: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 15. View

28 Jan, Fri 10:01AM				Walk and swim
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Leader will be Fiona Thompson : Walk from Bondi Beach to Dunningham Reserve where we will have a swim at the Rockpool Giles Bath. Hazards associated with water sport View

6 Feb, Sun 9:00AM				The Great North Walk Section 6 : Mt Kuringgai to Berowra
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
This would be the shortest section of the Great North Walk...take a breather in summer.. We walk from Mt Kuringgai to Berowra via Berowra Creek.  Nice wild flowers and mushrooms.   Steep and slippery sections Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 15. View

11 Feb, Fri 9:36AM				Culture Walk Series : Gladesville Hospital
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Co-leader: Heather Lakiss From Huntleys Point Wharf, we walk via Gladesvillle Reserve, Huntleys Cove, Bedlam Bay and Bedlam Bay Community Garden to  Gladesville Hospita. Tour of the hospital is from 11 am to 2 pm and costs $10 which includes morning tea. Bring picnic lunch. Originally known as Tarban Creek Lunatic Asylum, the hospital was designed by the Colonial Architect, Mortimer Lewis.  The first patients arrived from Liverpool Asylum and the Female Factory at Parramatta in 1838. The last in-patient services were closed in 1997. The site contains many buildings that are listed on the Register of the National Estate:   Original Quadrangle Complex, 1838 Gatekeeper’s Cottage near Punt Road gates Punt Road gates Doctor’s Residence, south side of Punt Road gates Service Buildings between 1838 buildings & Punt Road gates Workshop (former Male Ward 9) Sandstone walls Gardener’s Store Escarpment Terraces Wards 17 and 18 Former Medical Superintendent’s Residence Cypress Grove, Victoria Road Gatekeeper’s Lodge, Victoria Road Medical Records Department, Victoria Road Pottery Building Provision Store. Virtual tour This walk is only open to people who commit to both walk and hospital tour. View

13 Feb, Sun 8:50AM				Harbour to Hawkesbury warm up walk: Cremorne to Balmoral/The Spit
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) What makes the Cremorne to Balmoral walk unique is that even though the city skyline is just a couple of kilometres away, you feel like you are miles from any city while walking here. Over the course of the walk you will come across The pristine bushland of Sydney Harbour National Park An abundance of spectacular views of the harbour An old Naval Base Tiny harbour beaches where you can take a swim A nude beach Several cafes and restaurants at Chowder Bay The Sydney Harbour Marine Institute where you can learn more about the Harbour If the tide is low when we finish at Balmoral, we may extend to The Spit along the waterfront. In that case, the walk will be 17 km. Limit: 12. View

18 Feb, Fri 10:01AM				The Colour walks series : Seven Australians and Swain Gardens
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) This is a short summer walk to explore hidden secret gardens. We walk from Lindfield Station and cover part of the Two Creeks Track to The Seven Australians Park and Swain Gardens. The walk will finish at Kilara Station. Preview of Swain Gardens. View

20 Feb, Sun 8:26AM				Harbour to Hawkesbury No 1
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain. Part 1 is Manly to The Spit– stunning coastal scenery along Manly Scenic Walkway. Limit: 12. View

20 Feb, Sun 9:01AM				The Great North Walk Section 7 : Berowra to Cowan
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	600m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
We walk from Berowra to Cowan.  Undulating and rocky terrain.  You will be rewarded by Flowers and flowers, trees of all shapes, birds, and views. Wildflowers of all colour to bid you farewell in the last km. Rocky and steep Map: Mt Kuring-gai Limit: 15. View

25 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Flat Rock Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob R.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. It’s quite a shaded track with some rainforest-like sections. There’s some impressive sandstone cliffs and overhangs, some weathered by thousands of years of wind and water erosion. Clambering to the top of these cliffs provides some great views over Middle Harbour. Involves Steps, clambering and boulders. Social distancing, Hand sanitizer, masks Map: Middle Harbour View

27 Feb, Sun 10:30AM				Harbour to Hawkesbury No 2
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	500m	Sydney Branch
Stuart S.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) (new date) POSTPONED!  The Harbour to Hawkesbury track (59km) is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain. Part 2 is The Spit to Davidson Park :pleasant walking along Middle Harbour & around Bantry Bay through Garigal NP Map: Garigal NP Limit: 12. View

1 Mar, Tue				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 26
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	150m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Lake Illawarra entrance to Minnamurra via coastal headlands, beaches and Killalea State Park. Leader will hopefully arrange a boat assisted crossing of the Minnamurra River for a small fee to the boat owner. How exciting!!! Transport arrangements to be confirmed closer to the date. Part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 12. View

2 Mar, Wed				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 27 Minnamurra to Kiama
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from  Minnamurra to Kiama on the 'Kiama Coast Walk' - part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. This section takes us via the spectacular Minnamurra river entrance then headlands, beaches and rock platforms to Kiama harbour and Blowhole. Steep and slippery sections. Limit: 12. View

4 Mar, Fri 9:02AM				Neighbourhood walk: The iconic Coogee to Bondi Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader is Fiona Thompson. A cliff top coastal walk, the Coogee to Bondi walk extends for six km in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. The beaches and parks offer a place to rest, swim or a chance to eat at one of the cafes, hotels, restaurants or takeaways. Most beaches offer picnic shelters, play areas, kiosks, toilets and change-rooms.   There are rest stops with great views and seating along the coast. Optional lunch at Bondi Beach. there are some steep gradient paths and several staircases along the track. Location: coogee View

5 Mar, Sat				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 28 Gerringong to Kiama
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	250m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Gerringong to Kiama on the now most visited section of the Kiama Coast Walk.  Part of the Great South Coast Walk  (http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/) a long-distance walking route along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota, just over the border in Victoria, 660km in total. Limit: 12. View

6 Mar, Sun 9:01AM				The Great North Walk Section 8: Cowan to Brooklyn
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk the classic Cowan to Brooklyn.  The highlight of the whole walk is the incredibly picturesque Jerusalem Bay. Steep and rocky sections. Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 15. View

11 Mar, Fri 9:30AM				Neighbourhood walk: Centennial Park to Bronte Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader is Fiona Thompson. We walk from Centennial Park to Bronte Beach where you can have a swim. Points of interest: Centennial Park, Queens Park, Waverly Park, churches, waterfalls, Bronte Beach. Optional lunch at Bronte. View

19 Mar, Sat 9:30AM				Neighbourhood walk: Allambie Heights
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Heather Lakiss. Walk starts from Martin Luther Place, off Allambie Road. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Allambie Heights Limit: 12. View

1 Apr, Fri 9:31AM				Neighbourhood walk 24 : Bantry Bay Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Co-leader: Heather Lakiss. A varied loop, which passes the Bantry Bay Aboriginal engravings next to the Engravings Track, descends to Bantry Bay along the timber Getters Track and returns via the Scenic Bluff Track. There is an enormous Aboriginal engravings site (82 figures). We will visit The Bluff Lookout, a rock outcrop from which there are unobstructed views up Bantry Bay to Middle Harbour. As we ascend the Bluff Track there's constantly changing perspective over the bay and the historic Explosives Magazine buildings. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Garigal NP View

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