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25 Aug, Mon 9:03AM				Lawson Swamp Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Walk up to Queens Road. Visit Sunset Rock and Dragon Rock. Walk Lawson Swamp Trail. Wander trails north of Hazelbrook. Walking back to Hazelbrook. Part of track may be overgrown with Hakea. Gloves could be useful. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

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. View

30 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Martins lookout~Glenbrook creek~Kings link track~Bunyan lookout~Lost World lookout~Shark head cave~Glenbrook creek~Martins lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	420m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
At the time of the year you can expect to see a multitude of wildflowers and of course you get the amazing local landscape with its stunning vistas, squeezy tunnels around Sharks head cave and amazing rock formations, plus it's not very far from the Sydney CBD as the crow flies! rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

31 Aug, Sun 6:15AM				McLeans Pass, Firebird Rocks and Tara Point
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off The Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot, visit Stargate Tunnel and then proceed to the escarpment above McLeans Pass. Walk west, enjoying stunning views of the Capertee Valley, then south to spectacular Firebird Rocks. Next, explore the promontory to the south east before making our way down to Baal Bone Creek and then up to Tara Point. Walk back to the vehicles. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

5 Sep, Fri 9:58AM				Spring wonder walk 4: Terrey Hills Duffy Forest Waratahs
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Good views Waratahs Orchids spring Wild Flowers Limit: 10. View

6 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				Waterfall to Bundeena
Grade:5/6		Length	30km	500m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Waterfall Station - Couranga Track - Wallumarra Track - Coast Track - Bundeena. Long hard rewarding walk across Royal NP. Wide variety of landscapes and beautiful scenery. Only for fit and very experienced walkers. Joint walk with Bush Club Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S and Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 8. View

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. 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
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

17 Sep, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get-together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None. Location: Emu Plains View

18 Sep, Thu				Missingham Steps, Stevos Track, Carrington Falls Circuit
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:5/6		Length	15km	480m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Maureen.F
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circular walk: from Carrington Falls car park we follow Stevo's Track steeply down to the Kangaroo River for lunch. After crossing the river, we climb up the rough track via Missingham Steps and once on top we follow the management trail back to the car park. Steep off-track walking, unfenced edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions. Location: Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 10. View

19 Sep, Fri 9:09AM				Spring wonder walk 7: Wisteria Garden
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
TBA View

23 Sep, Tue 7:02AM				Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401)
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B
(Fully Booked) (Date Changed) We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour. Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home. It all starts by boarding the first carriage of the SHL train at 7.14 am in Bowral and arriving in Wynyard at 9.45 then a bus or taxis to Balmoral beach. After coffee we shall start our walk at about 10:30 am. It takes about 4 hours and 45 mins including lunch and many stops along the way ( but not for cafes or a swim). See what Arthur Streeton saw when he did some of his finest work. - See the lizards, lorikeets, wrens and bush turkeys. - Listen to the currawongs. Hear the waves, lapping at the shore. - Enter the fortifications where microbats now live. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20. View

26 Sep, Fri 9:36AM				Spring wonder walk 8: Sylvan Grove
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
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

3 Oct, Fri 8:46AM				Spring wonder walk 9: Cherry Tree Walk
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
TBA View

8 Oct, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get-together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None. Location: Emu Plains View

10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM				Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
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. View

15-23 Oct, Wed (16:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM)				Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk
Grade:4/6		Length	50km	2,200m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
A repeat of last year's walk which was just awesome; one of the very best in Kosciuszko area.  Email for an information pack about the walk. A six-night full pack walk involving Daveys Hut, Kidmans Hut, and Mawsons Hut. Exact details will be determined by weather and other factors. We camp near these huts but not in them so everyone must be fully equipped for the variety of conditions in the area which can be very variable. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the lake. We need some suitable cars in order to access the start of the walk. Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this walk has everything: magnificent scenery; lovely bush; great campsites; and some challenging walking.  Not to be missed! Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 8. View

17 Oct, Fri 10:07AM				Spring wonder walk 11: 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. Limit: 10. View

18 Oct, Sat 9:03AM				Yunnan sightseeing tour 18/10/25 to 3/11/25
Grade:2/6		Length	15km	3,200m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
(NEW!!!) I am leading a 15 days sightseeing tour to Yunnan, one of the most beautiful & colourful provinces of China for my non profit community Chinese association. We will travel from Tiger Leaping Gorge overlooking the mighty Yangtze River & Shangrila in the north to the famous tea growing mountains bordering Myanmar. Very colourful ethnic groups, traditions, customs & foods. (See YouTube - Little Chinese Everywhere). All inclusive cost -around A $4,000. Three excellent meals daily.Transport by comfortable coaches & high speed rail. Hotels- 4 stars. If interested please contact me. 3200m - height sickness. Must be healthy & fit Location: China Map: yunan, china Limit: 20. View

24 Oct, Fri 9:30AM				Ashfield Historic Walk & Jacaranda
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
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. View

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