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30 Jan, Mon 9:35AM				Watsons Bay to Bondi
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	330m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) This is a great coastal walk to escape the heat. There are great views along and the way and an invitation to have a surf at Bondi at the conclusion of the walk. You can purchase your lunch at Bondi too. Booking essential. Include your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. Some stairs and not much shade, so bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

31 Jan, Tue 9:30AM				Carrington Falls Rim Walks (#300)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M.
(Nearly fully booked) Carrington Falls and Stevo's Track followed by a short drive to access Nellies Glen and Missingham Lookout.  There will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen. As this walk has two parts walkers seeking a shorter walk can opt to do just the first leg. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

1 Feb, Wed 9:00AM				Allambie Heights to Manly
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Fritz W.
Walk from Allambie Heights to Manly via Manly Dam Reserve, along Manly Dam, Manly Lagoon, Queenscliff and finish at Manly. Limit: 15. View

3 Feb, Fri 10:36AM				The Alphabet Series: “C” Coast to Lake Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	75m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. The Entrance Coast to Lake Scenic Walk is a 'string of pearls' walk connecting pedestrians to attractions, landmarks and facilities around The Entrance, covering over 7.6km of Central Coast's beautiful area. Join us for a mini holiday. Start with a scenic train ride to Central Coast. We walk from the Long Jetty, Tuggerah Lake to The Entrance, then to Toowoon Bay. We start with a coffee and have lunch at the Entrance. Swimming opportunities. Location: Central Coast Map: Central Coast street map Limit: 15. View

9 Feb, Thu 9:01AM				Leacock Regional Park
Grade:2/6		Length	5km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) It's time to return to this Cumberland Plain woodland, see what is there, loop back and visit the Art Gallery at Casula Poowerhouse (an exhibition on flight!) and, if tempted, join me for lunch at the Art Gallery. Limit: 10. View

10 Feb, Fri 9:00AM				The Alphabet series :”N” North Wing of Art Gallery
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. Walk from Circular Quay to Art Gallery via The Royal Botanical Garden. Explore the New building of the Art Gallery...The North Wing.  Coffee and lunch are available at the North Wing. View

14 Feb, Tue 8:30AM				Kayak Woronora River to The Needles (#K200)
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	1m	Southern Highlands Branch
Pamela W.
(Fully Booked) This year it's a different location. Bring your own kayak or rent.  Book kayaks with Pamela  by 4th February. From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time. Hazards: Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Limit: 20. View

3 Mar, Fri 9:00AM				Bridge walk series: Fuller Bridge
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Bookings open a fortnight before event.  A loop walk from North Ryde Station. Walking the enchanting Lane Cove Valley Track, following the Lane Cove River, through Fairyland. A few water crossings and rough track surfaces in places. View

8 Mar, Wed 9:25AM				Killalea Regional Park
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Margaret C.
(NEW!!!) A 2km walk through suburbia from the station (or meet at Kiosk) followed by a visit to the beautiful Killalea Regional Park. Check out the birdlife on the lagoon, walk the famous surfing beach and enjoy a coffee at the kiosk while taking in the view. Uneven surfaces, grassy slopes, sand. Location: Shellharbour Kiama Limit: 10. View

24 Mar, 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; View

14 Apr, Fri 9:47AM				The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Heather Lakiss (RSVP to heatherlakiss@gmail.com) East Lindfield circuit. 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 View

9 May, Tue 8:29AM				Neighbourhood series : Magazine track to Flat Rock Beach return
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
No RSVP required.  Foresville to Flat Rock Beach return via Magazine Track. Steep and slippery tracks View

12 May, Fri 10:00AM				The Alphabet Series: “U” ..UWS Sculpture and Art Gallery Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt.  The Alphabet Series: "U" ..UWS Sculpture and Art Gallery Walk View

19 May, Fri 9:58AM				The Alphabet series:(B). Birdwood Gully Walk at Springwood
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
(Date Changed) RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Birdwood Gully Walk: 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. Location: Springwood Limit: 15. View

26 May, Fri 9:29AM				The Alphabet Series: “W” Waverton to Circular Quay
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: HEATHER LAKISS (RSVP TO HEATHERLAKISS@GMAIL.COM) Waverton, Coal Loader with the roof veg garden and then down one of the tunnels to CQ   Views from Berry Island, see the old BP site, Sawmillers Reserve, Waverton Park, check the progress of NS Olympic Pool and surrounds, Lunar Park, and many more iconic sites. McMahons Point 10km 200 Option of a shorter walk to terminate at Milsons Point or continuing walk across harbour bridge to Circular Quay.  Bring morning tea and lunch Steep and slippery sections View

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 View

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. View

28 Jul, Fri 10:01AM				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. View

22 Sep, Fri 9:20AM				Culture walk: Sculpture, Art Gallery, and Japanese Garden walk.
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt A visit to see the sculptures in Western Sydney University, the Art Gallery of Campbelltown and the Japanese garden behind the Art Gallery. Location: campbelltwon View

6 Oct, Fri 10:01AM				The Alphabet series.”W”..Wentworth falls lake circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
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

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