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13 May, Thu 9:00AM				Bola Creek Nature Ramble
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(NEW!!!) This is a gentle morning stroll to explore nature and record what's there. Possible leaches so be warned but bring a camera Location: Royal National Park Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

15 May, Sat				Coledale to Woonona
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
(NEW!!!) Moderate pace. Coledale to Woonona via Coledale Beach, Shark Beach, Brickyard Point, Headlands Hotel, Bells Point, Austinmer Beach (local bus to outskirts of Thirroul, Opal card accepted), Thirroul Beach, McCauley’s Beach, Sandon Point, Bulli Beach. Ocean views, lots of ups and downs, steps, reserve walking, a little sand walking, street walking, mostly formed tracks and footpaths, some uneven and rough-surfaced tracks. Limit: 12. View

20 May, Thu 9:30AM				Minnamurra to Kiama coastal walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Margaret C.
A coastal walk, including beaches and rock platforms, from Minnamurra to Kiama, via Bombo Headland for some whale watching and then onto Kiama Blowhole. Cliff edges, rock surfaces. Limit: 10. View

21 May, Fri 10:12AM				Neighbourhood Walk : Chittaway Bay – The Entrance
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	70m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Co-leader: Elena Mazur. Walk along Tuggerah Lake to The Entrance via Long Jetty. Waterbirds galore. Limit: 12. View

27 May, Thu				Malabar Circuit via Maroubra
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
Sue W.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Coastal walk via Bora and Magic Points along on which will be found epic sandstone cliffs, seasonal whale watching opportunities and swimming spots. Return is via the Western Escarpment track through native heath with coastal views, birdlife and wildflowers. Medium pace. Many steps and some rocky sections on tracks which have been somewhat eroded with recent rain. Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 12. View

4 Jun, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walk: Little Diggers and Two Creeks Track
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Co-leader: Heather Lakiss. Walk repeated due to popular demand. 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 Location: Middle Harbour Limit: 12. View

25 Jun, Fri 10:01AM				Neighbourhood walk: The Great River Walk from Penrith to Emu Plains
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Allan P.
The Great River Walk offers stunning scenery along the Hawkesbury-Nepean River. Expect to see abundant water birds. It's a picturesque section of the larger walk which will cover 570 km, linking the river's mouth at Broken Bay to its headwaters at Lake Bathurst, south of Goulburn. Council, with the NSW government, has been extending the path along the river banks as it passes through Emu Plains. In future, the walk will be extended towards Penrith Lakes and then on to Windsor, Wisemans Ferry and Berowra. Optional lunch at The O'Donoghues Irish Pub at Emu Plains. Location: Penrith Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

2 Jul, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbour walk: Sheldon forest
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
This walk will be led by Heather Lakiss. The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. It is of high conservation status because it contains some of the last remnants of the endangered ecological communities. We also explore Rofe Park. Limit: 12. View

9 Jul, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walk: Homebush Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader will be Kevin Cliffe.  Sydney Olympic Park is an urban oasis for both wildlife and people. It connects us with nature, and with ourselves, through beautiful landscapes and inspiring encounters with wildlife. Bicentennial Park gives you glimpses of a creek and mangrove habitat as well as a quiet wetland area followed by the lovely Belvedere Lake with its central fountain feature. There is a wonderful opportunity for a view of surrounding scenery in the form of the treillage tower - a metal structure that gives you access to a 17 metre high viewing platform from which you can see some other areas of Bicentennial Park as well as the wider surrounds including the views of the city. Social distancing, mask, sanitizer. Limit: 12. View

23 Jul, Fri 10:15AM				Neighbourhood walk: Mt Penang Gardens, sculptures and cascading waterways
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Co-leader: Elena Mazur https://www.mtpenangparklands.nsw.gov.au/Mt-Penang-Gardens Opened in November 2003, Mt Penang Gardens is considered an enduring and radical contribution to public garden design in Australia. Its distinctive design by Anton James sets it apart from the traditional botanical garden. His garden within a garden produces an understated landscape that is less manicured and in a constant state of being. It continues to evolve today. Leader will be Elena Mazur 12 unique garden rooms, sculptures and cascading waterways. Location: Kariong Limit: 12. View

7 Aug, Sat 10:30AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven : Section 29 Gerringong to Seven Mile Beach (Gerroa)
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Gerringong to Shoalhaven Heads in 2 days, staying Saturday night. Today walk via headlands and beaches on 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. Spend the late afternoon exploring Gerroa. Map: Gerringong Limit: 12. View

8 Aug, Sun 9:00AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 30
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	50m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) As part of Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads walks series, we will walk from Gerroa to Shoalhaven Heads after staying Saturday night. Today walk via beach and bush on 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. With low tide Seven Mile Beach is a very easy, very nice walk on hard sand. Location: Seven Mile Beach NP Limit: 12. View

13 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				Neighbourhood walk: Artarmon
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader will be Christa Carey. Today we explore Artarmon, Tunks Park.  Optional lunch at The Great Northen Hotel.  When you rsvp, please state if you will be attending lunch because we will make a booking.. Limit: 12. View

19 Aug, Thu				Sphinx, Warrimoo and Bobbin Head Tracks
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Sue W.
(DRAFT - do not publish yet) Loops around Cowan Creek. * It is mandatory to book. * Hazards include viruses. Bad weather Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Limit: 10. View

27 Aug, Fri 10:00AM				The colour walks: Royal Botanical Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
The colour walks: Royal Botanical Garden Limit: 12. View

1 Oct, Fri 9:51AM				The colour walks: Cherry Tree Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Cherry Tree Walk is a beautiful walk in Bowral. It consists of a walking/bike track beside the Mittagong Rivulet and 526 cherry trees that have been planted, dedicated to each and every soldier who died during the Vietnam War. The walk is particularly attractive in spring when the cherry trees are in flower. Incorporated into the design of the War Memorial has been a monument, inscribed with the names of the Australians who gave their lives in the service of their country. Then we continue to the Southern Highlands Botanical Garden. Limit: 12. View

16 Oct, 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

5 Nov, Fri 10:02AM				Neighbourhood Walk: Greenwich to Milsons Point
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Colin Fulton. Social distancing, mask, sanitizer. Limit: 12. View

26 Nov, Fri 10:00AM				Colour walks: Leichhardt to Broadway
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob R.
Leichardt, Whites Creek, Federal Park, Hogben Park, community garden, Sydney University, the new Chau Chak Wing Museum, Victoria Park, award-winning Frank Gehry building, historic Goods Line urban park to Darling Square. Many options for a late lunch at the end of the walk. Map: Sydney Limit: 12. View

3 Dec, Fri 9:30AM				Neighbourhood walk: Centennial Park to Bronte Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leaders will be Frank and Grace Loria. 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. Limit: 12. View

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