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7 Jun, Wed 9:30AM |
Glenbrook Circuit |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
Fritz W. |
 Walk a circuit at Glenbrook visiting Elizabeth Lookout, Marges Lookout and Lennox Bridge.
Beautiful bush and views. Some streets, fire trails and bush tracks which are fairly flat. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 15.
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8 Jun, Thu |
Whites Creek |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Sue W |
    Whites Creek, winds it's way past The Magic Lane in Annandale, many parks, a wetland and onto the growing engineering masterwork, the Rozelle Interchange of WestConnex. Crossing over into Glebe we follow Rozelle and Blackwattle Bays past the construction of the new Fish Markets to Pyrmont. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 10.
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13 Jun, Tue 10:00AM |
The Colour walks series No 14: Camellia Gardens Carringbah |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
4km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
    Leader: Philip Wright
Camellia Gardens
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. Location: Caringbah
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14 Jun, Wed 10:25AM |
Historical Picton |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Denise S. |
 An easy walk around Picton, looking at its many historic buildings, as well as visiting the old train tunnel, now a mushroom farm. Explore Picton’s Botanical Gardens. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please.
Limit: 15.
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20 Jun, Tue 6:15AM |
Sunrise at Burrill Beach |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
|
Milton Branch |
J&LWilkinson |
 Start at Lions Park Burrill, walk across the new Burrill Bridge then along Princes Ave till the end and take path to Burrill Beach. Watch the sunrise then walk the length of the beach. Then return the same way. Upon return have coffee & breakfast if you wish at Rosie Oats in Burrill Lake.
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28 Jun, Wed 9:10AM |
Botany Bay Foreshore Walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Fritz W. |
 A level walk through St Joseph Banks Park and along Botany Bay foreshore walk. Great views of Botany Bay and planes landing and taking off. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please. Location: Banksmeadow Limit: 15.
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30 Jun, Fri 10:01AM |
Refuge Rock to Lakes of Cherrybrook |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
180m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ian B. |
 Booking open 2 weeks prior to event. The walk will include the Carmen and the Refuge Rock Trails. This will require walking along streets, fire trails and bush tracks. Sections of the tracks could be muddy, slippery and rocky. Leeches could also be encountered. Refuge Rock was used by the Armed Forces for target practice during World War 2.
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7 Jul, Fri 9:32AM |
Ferry series No 3: Drummoyne loop |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
 Leader: Lynne Hewitt
Points of interest:
The largest chocolate factory in Australia;
Drummoyne Park;
Taplin Park;
Battersea Park;
Quarantine Reserve;
Henry Lawson Park;
Abbotsford Cove;
Windward Manor;
Five Dock Bay;
Fig Tree Bay;
Werrell Reserve;
Hen and Chicken Bay;
Bill Fisher Reserve;
Interesting windows and houses;
Campbell Park;
Lysaght Park;
Russell Park;
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12 Jul, Wed 9:00AM |
Manly to Dee Why |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Hildegard S. |
 Walk coastal path from Manly to Dee Why. Beach walking, street walking, along promenades and some bush tracks. Great ocean views. A couple of steep climbs. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please.
Location: Northern Beaches Limit: 15.
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19 Jul, Wed 8:00AM |
Dalmeny to Mill Bay Boardwalk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
|
Milton Branch |
J&LWilkinson |
 This is a paved path shared with cyclists & boardwalk. We will start at the Dalmeny Camping Ground passing many beaches with incredible views & after Kianga onto Mill Bay & Wagonga Inlet. You will possibly see a variety of marine animals We will finish near the bridge crossing Wagonga Inlet. We will then car shuffle back to Dalmeny for coffee and lunch on the headland.
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21 Jul, Fri 10:00AM |
Colour Walk Series 15: Magnolia |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
60m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
  Leader for the day: Kevin Cliffe. From Burwood, we walk to the Millenium Walk, Hen and Chicken Bay, Concord, several parks and back to Burwood. We will see a community garden, Bushells Tea and Magnolias in bloom. Azalea, Camellias are also in bloom at this time of the year. There are many choices for lunch at Burwood's Chinatown.
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26 Jul, Wed 9:30AM |
Paddington to Central |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Fritz W. |
 Walk around Paddington and Surry Hills to Central Railway. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 15.
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2 Aug, Wed 8:30AM |
Kangaroo River Nature Reserve |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
|
Milton Branch |
J&LWilkinson |
 We start at the Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Village Museum. Entry to the museum is at a cost Adults $10, Seniors $5. We cross a suspension bridge & then there is a 90 minute marked bush walking track. We will see scribbly-ghost gums, many species of native trees & plants. We could see wildlife such as echidnas, lizards, wombats, kangaroos & wallabies. If time we can looks at exhibits. Coffee afterwards and bring your lunch. Location: Kangaroo River NR
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2 Aug, Wed 9:30AM |
Summer Hill to Balmain |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Denise S. |
 Walk from Summer Hill along Inner West Greenway via Hawthorne Canal, Iron Cove Bay foreshore, Callan Park to Balmain. An easy level walk. A little street walking but mainly landscaped paths and parks. Location: inner West Limit: 15.
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9 Aug, Wed 10:10AM |
Point Clare to Gosford |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
|
Sydney Branch |
Sylvia C. |
 An easy level walk from Point Clare to East Gosford alongside Brisbane Water via Fagans Bay and Point Frederick with a visit to Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Japanese Garden, and back to Gosford Station for return train. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15.
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17 Aug, Thu 8:30AM |
Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
|
Milton Branch |
J&LWilkinson |
 Follow the walking trails around the gardens such as the Arboretum Track, Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Forest Track, Hill Track & Forestry Children’s Walk. There is a café for coffee & lunch or there are tables & chairs if you want to bring your own lunch & morning tea.
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17 Aug, Thu 9:00AM |
The Great West Walk Part 1: Parramatta to Toongabbie |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
 This is the first section of The Great West Walk from Parramatta to Penrith and now extending over The Blue Mountains.
The walk involves some street walking, bush tracks and shared pathways.
There is some original forest along Toongabbie Creek, some birdlife and some history. Trip hazards, cyclists on shared pathways and traffic on road crossings. Location: Parramatta Map: Street Directories Limit: 10.
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25 Aug, Fri 9:00AM |
Alphabet Walk Series: “R”: Rookwood History Tours with Bundy |
Grade:2/6 |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
   Rookwood History Tours with Bundy
Journey back in time through 150 years of history, with a tour of Rookwood Cemetery.
Rookwood Cemetery is recognised as the most historic working cemetery in Australia. Learn about Rookwood’s fascinating history, the story behind its development and evolution, and its significant link to our nation’s heritage – by attending one of our history tours.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Tours include:
- The footings of Mortuary Station No. 1: Discussing the story of the first railway line that transported the deceased from Sydney’s city to Rookwood
- The Circle of Love: A beautiful area that honours children interred in unmarked graves within Rookwood during the late 19th Century, as well as children interred within the children’s lawn
- Martyrs Memorial: A moving tribute to those who lost their lives in Holocaust
- The Saint Athanasios Greek Church: Australia’s only Greek Church located within a cemetery
- Chapel and Mausoleum of Eternal Rest: Rookwood’s newly refurbished mausoleum that boasts amazing views across the cemetery
- The Cottage: The original office of the former Independent Trust
- Notable gravesites: A visit to some the gravesites of some of some of Sydney's notables, including: John Fairfax, Bea Miles, The Gypsy Sterio Family
- Fascinating facts: Describing how burial practices have changed throughout history
- Captivating traditions: Outlining the different religious and cultural burial practices
Limit: 10.
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30 Aug, Wed 9:15AM |
Circular Quay to Bondi Junction |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
12km |
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Branch |
708 |
 Walk from Circular Quay to Bondi Junction via Rushcutters Bay, Trumper Park, Centennial Park and Queens Park. Streets and Parks and lots of steps ( mainly up), plus other rises. There are a several opportunities to drop out early should you wish. Bookings only one week prior to date of walk. Location: Eastern Suburbs Limit: 15.
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6 Oct, Fri 10:01AM |
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.
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