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11 Oct, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburbs Series : Cheltenham, Eastwood |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ian B. |
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event. Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Eastwood Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. Follow fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction of the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow GNW until we come to the turnoff to the Terrys Creek Track. Follow this track through various parks to Terrys Creek falls and on to Vimiera Park. Road walk to Eastwood Railway Station. Possible sighting of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom during this walk. Rough and slippery track in a few spots. Creek crossings.
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18 Oct, Fri 10:07AM |
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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1 Nov, Fri 10:30AM |
Suburbs Series: Windsor |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Marilyn C. |
Historic walk including First Fleet Grave at St Matthews Anglican Church Windsor, Rickabys Creek and crossing the new Windsor Bridge over the mighty Hawkesbury River. Easy walking.
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15 Nov, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburbs Series: South Newtown |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
25m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Bob Rankin |
(NEW!!!) We will walk some of the back lanes of South Newtown, viewing some historic sites and a lot of street art. Limit: 16.
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13 Dec, Fri 9:45AM |
The Suburbs & Xmas walk: Green Square, Zetland, Waterloo; Birthday walk for Steve |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
This is a Xmas walk organised by Bob Rankin and Esther. Join us to celebrate Steve's birthday as well. A walk in Green Square/Zetland/Waterloo area. Discover the Drying Green, The Green Square Library, The Waterloo Library, The Waterloo Community Garden, various reserves, witness the good work of OzHarvest.See Tony Abbott’s marriage mural.
After the walk, lunch will be at a private rooftop garden with a pool. Bob Rankin will provide BBQ, salad, wine and dessert at a cost of $20, RSVP commences 27 November 2024 and closes 11:59 pm 6 December 2024. Non-refundable payment will be required when you RSVP.
Limit: 16.
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3 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Newtown Street Art and Historic Walking tour |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Ros Freeman. We explore kerbside gardens, historic buildings, St Stephen's Church and cemetery; and the street art of Newtown, including ‘I have a Dream’ painted over two days, initially illegally, now heritage listed and Bob Hawke mural. Visit Warren Ball Avenue, Newtown’s best street? Easy pace to study the street art. Limit: 15.
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7 Feb, Fri 9:00AM |
Strathfield historic walk part 2 |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
(NEW!!!) Leader : Lynne Hewitt.
Limit: 15.
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14 Mar, Fri 10:00AM |
Whites Creek, Rozelle Parklands and Callan Park |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
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Sydney Branch |
Sue W |
(Postponed) Start is at the Whites Creek wetland, Annandale along tree filled parks and the heritage listed sewage aqueduct to Rozelle Bay. The newly opened Rozelle Parklands is a 10 hectare greenspace has many paths, play equipment and views of the new West Connex Rozelle Interchange and its chaos.
After a few streets, we enter Callan Park, a 60-hectare heritage listed site with grand sandstone buildings, two remarkable war memorials and quiet green open spaces. Location: Inner West Council Limit: 10.
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4 Apr, Fri 9:47AM |
The Alphabet series :”E” East Lindfield circuit |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Heather Lakiss. 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. Limit: 15.
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