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2 Aug, Fri 10:00AM |
The Suburbs series of walks: Baulkham Hills; Mike Pickles’ birthday walk |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
60m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ken |
(Updated Details) Celebrate Mr Pickles 89 birthday at Baulkham Hills : Heritage Walk.
The walk starts at the rose garden in Roxbrough Park Road.
There is some street walking to reach Crestwood Reserve.
There are shared walk/cycle ways through the reserve .
The walk continues as far as Seven Hills Road and the leads back through Tory Burn Reserve to Windsor Road and back to the Rose Garden.
The walk will also be listed on The Wanderers Bushwalking Clubs Program. Trip hazzards, cyclists on shared pathways, road crossings, the occassional snake. Location: Baulkham Hills Limit: 10.
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6 Aug, Tue 9:00AM |
Mt Keira Ring Track & Robinsons LO (#400) |
Fully inside Wollongong City Council |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
12km |
500m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Tuesday Walks) 35134 |
From Byarong Park head up Mt Keira Ring Track. Detour to Robertson Lookout then complete the ring track back to cars. Great coastal views, rainforest and remnants of old mine.
Hazards: Some overgrown and steep tracks. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SR Map: Wollongong 9029-2S Limit: 20.
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9 Aug, Fri 10:00AM |
Suburb Series : Fiddletown |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Marilyn C. |
Wild flowers and magnificent views of Berowra Ck near Hawkesbury River. Neverfail Trail out to Colingridge Point and back. Easy fire trail. Very little ascent/descent. No public transport. Map: Marramarra National Park
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14 Aug, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
Mal |
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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15 Aug, Thu 9:00AM |
Emmetts Flat via Slotts Way & up Starlight Track, Nattai NP |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
16km |
410m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Head along Ahearns LO Track and branch south down Slotts Way. Reaching the Nattai River, head down stream till reaching Emmetts Flat and then up Starlights Trail. Street descent and ascent, off-track in places. Creek crossing, slippery, cliff edges. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Limit: 10.
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16 Aug, Fri 9:34AM |
The suburbs series of walk: Parramatta |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Lynne Hewitt TBA
Parramatta, Historic wall of parramatta Limit: 15.
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23 Aug, Fri 9:31AM |
The Suburbs: Chatswood West (Fullers Bridge to Mowbray Park) |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
180m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Mike P. |
Fullers Bridge to Mowabray Park in Lane Cove National Park. Limit: 15.
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24 Aug, Sat 12:35PM |
Griffiths Loop plus Cooks Nose Pass |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
13km |
230m |
Sydney Branch |
Greg L. |
Griffiths Loop - Barren Grounds picnic area - side trip to Cooks Nose - Natural Stone Bridge - loop track back to picnic area.
A loop walk entirely on tracks. Beautiful heathland and forest, great scenery, spring wildflowers.
Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 15.
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30 Aug, Fri 9:30AM |
The Suburb series : Pennant Hills; Cherrybrook (Callicoma Track) |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ian B. |
Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland.
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1 Sep, Sun 8:00AM |
Otford to Bundeena |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
28km |
240m |
Sydney Branch |
Greg L. |
(NEW!!!) Otford Station - Coast Track - Bundeena (ferry wharf). The classic long walk in Royal. Beautiful country and beautiful coastline. A long hard walk with no time for loitering. Very fit walkers only. Joint walk with Bush Club. Location: Royal National Park Map: Otford 91294S and Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10.
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6 Sep, Fri 9:00AM |
The Alphabet series.”W”. Wild Flower Garden at St Ives |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
9km |
250m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com
Commencing Kitchener Street, St Ives and down to the creek and fire trail via creek, Mueller Track, where the stillness of nature surrounds you, and up to The Wildflower Garden. Continues to Solander Track. Pretty along the creek, with a waterfall (Phantom Falls). Some quite wet tiny tracks. Lots of ups and downs. Those who use hiking sticks, bring them. Visitors/info centre, next to Senses Track, has a coffee machine and native plant nursery. Return via a slightly shorter route. Limit: 15.
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11 Sep, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
Mal |
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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13 Sep, Fri 10:00AM |
The suburb series of walk: Second Ponds Creek; Allan Porter’s birthday walk |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Allan P. |
This walk starts and finishes at The Ponds Shopping Centre. Morning tea and lunch here or at adjacent park. Bring own morning tea and lunch or buy from the shops. Bring a snack in case we end up having a late lunch. The suburb of The Ponds straddles Second Ponds Creek. This creek flows north over 10km from Parklea, through The Ponds and Rouse Hill Regional Park, to join the Cattai River at Annangrove. Along our walk we will see remnants of the woodland that covered this flood plain. As well, we visit Dragonfly Pool and the pretty Ironbark Lake. Mostly on shared concrete pathway. Location: The Ponds Limit: 30.
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17-24 Sep, Tue (08:00AM)-Tue (17:00PM) |
Nadgee Nature Reserve Bushwalk |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
40km |
800m |
Sydney Branch |
Richard T. |
Nadgee Nature Reserve is a real delight, especially in spring with the wildflowers and hopefully a ground parrot or two. And the coastal scenery is wonderful, with perhaps a sighting of whales!
The Reserve is south of Eden and runs down to the border.
This full pack walk is out and return featuring multiple nights at two of the best locations in the Reserve – Newtons Beach and Nadgee Beach. From Newtons Beach we spend the time enjoying the beach and the lovely scenery. From Nadgee Beach, we will do a couple of lovely day walks including a visit to Bunyip Hole
and the border marker at Cape Howe. Location: Nadgee NR Limit: 8.
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19 Sep, Thu 9:00AM |
Stevos Pass Track to Kangaroo River and up Missingham Steps Circuit |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
9km |
430m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circular walk from Carrington Falls down Stevos Pass to the Kangaroo River. Cross the river after lunch and up through magnificent rainforest to the Missingham "steps". Very steep descent, off-track, leeches, river crossing, steep slimb up rocks and "steps". Unfenced. Location: Nellies Glenn and Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP Limit: 8.
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20 Sep, Fri 9:20AM |
Suburbs series of walk: Campbelltown |
Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
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Leader: Lynne Hewitt. The Alphabet Series: "U" ..UWS Sculpture and Art Gallery Walk A visit to see the sculptures in Western Sydney University, the Art Gallery of Campbelltown and the Japanese gardens behind the Art Gallery. The Art Centre is a large outdoor sculpture and manicured park area which features a range of permanent and changing exhibitions. Experience the unique sculptures in a beautiful outdoor setting. Experience the Tether of Time - a 15-metre sculpture and meet Esmeralda, the 10-tonne granite prehistoric wombat. Spring time will enhance our visual and smell sense in our visit to the Japanese Gardens. The Japanese Gardens are a special gift from Koshigaya, Campbelltown's Sister City in Japan. The Gardens symbolise the beliefs and religion of both Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, and Zen Buddhism. The Campbelltown Japanese Gardens feature a traditional waterfall, koi pond, timber bridge, stonework pathways, lush plantings and a 16th Century designed teahouse, handcrafted by Japanese craftsmen. The aim of the garden is to obtain quiet solitude. The design represents elegant simplicity, lending itself to contemplation and heightened awareness. The Gardens is also home to the Arts Centre Cafe, a scenic dining location that overlooks the tranquil gardens. |
Limit: 15.
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27 Sep, Fri 9:30AM |
Suburbs: Chatswood to Macquarie Park |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
LEADER: HEATHER LAKISS (RSVP TO HEATHERLAKISS@GMAIL.COM) Rail to River walk from Chatswood to Macquarie Park via Lane Cove River and The Great North Walk. Slippery sections |
Limit: 15.
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4 Oct, Fri 9:30AM |
Suburbs series : Kenthurst |
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Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Marilyn C. |
We will visit the Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest
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9-17 Oct, Wed (17:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM) |
Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
50km |
1,300m |
Sydney Branch |
Richard T. |
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 needs to be fully equipped for the variety of conditions in the area. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the lake. Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this will feature some great scenery and bush in an area new to the leader. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15.
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9 Oct, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
Mal |
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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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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14-27 Oct, Mon-Sun |
Madagascar wildlife and walking tour |
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Sydney Branch |
Mark G. |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This trip will be run by the experienced Exodus Tour company which I’ve travelled with on several occasions to parts of Africa and found them to be very professional and extremely informative and exciting in the locations they visit and the guides they provide. Accommodation is of a high standard.
This is a small group trip with maximum of 12. Currently 8 spaces left and there is a 20% discount with Tourrader until 2.11.23
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17 Oct, Thu 8:30AM |
Where the waters meet, Guula Ngurra NP |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
18km |
480m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Explorer Walks) Neil O. |
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk to Murrawall where the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Rivers meet. At this junction the Aboriginal story of Gurangatch and Miragan can be appreciated. Steep descent and ascent, scrambling over rocks along the Wollondilly River. Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Limit: 8.
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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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25 Oct, Fri 10:00AM |
The suburbs series of walk: Dangar Island |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
5km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
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Leader: Lynne Hewitt. Join us for a tour to this idyllic island just a hop, skip and a jump from Hawkesbury River Station, Brooklyn. Upon arrival on this car-free oasis of bush, beach and tranquillity, we will be welcomed by tree-lined palms and jacarandas. On the lower grounds we'll walk past the Bowling Club and Bradleys Beach. On the higher grounds we'll get great views of the Hawkesbury River. We'll also walk past a Blackbutt – Rough-barked Apple Forest. Enjoy the scenic train ride across the Hawkesbury River and a joy ferry ride to the island. Enjoy lunch or Devonshire tea at Dangar Island Depot before taking the ferry back home. Bring money for ferry ($8.50 one way adult, $4.30 one way concession (not sure seniors are considered concession)). |
Limit: 15.
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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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8 Nov, Fri 9:54AM |
The Alphabet Series: “X” Xacuti at Harris Park |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
13km |
130m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader: Derek Hampton RSVP direct to derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com
For our Alphabet series, ‘X’ is for Xacuti. Join us to celebrate our multicultural heritage walks with authentic Indian cooking at Harris Park. We start from Kissing Point wharf, go along the cycleway alongside Parramatta River, looking out for native birds at Baludarri Wetlands, stopping briefly at the historical Hambledon Cottage before reaching our destination for our shared group lunch ($20). Parramatta signifies Sydney’s urban buzzy renewal so food streets like this won’t last. Return is by train. If eating, please confirm and email culinary/dietary preference. Limit: 15.
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13 Nov, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
Mal |
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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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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21 Nov, Thu 9:15AM |
Gerringong Falls to the bottom of the falls |
Grade:5/6 |
Length |
14km |
300m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
(SH Explorer Walks) 34586 |
(Cancelled) Cycle Budderoo & Hersey Fire trails to the start of the descent to below the falls. Locate the "chimney" and use rope to descent this and steep decent to track. Very steep, bring your own bicycle to get to track head, slippery, use of rope, unfenced cliff edges. Location: Budderoo National Park Limit: 9.
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6 Dec, Fri 1:49PM |
Gorgeous by day, Magical by night Birdwood Gully. |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
7km |
170m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leaders: Allan Porter and Philip Wright. 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. Fireflies . Glow worms. We walk twice, once in the afternoon and once after dark. We have a break to have dinner before we walk to see the fly flies followed by Glow worms. Thai/ Hotel/IGA/Sports Club/Cafe/ Petrol Station available at Springwood. You must commit to both day and evening walks before RSVP. Bright Headlamp, preferably with red light, with spare batteries is essential for your safety. If you arrive with no headlamp, you will be turned back. Many steps, metal bits on ground, small creek crossings, muddy in parts. Limit:8.
T: Central 12:18 pm Springwood 1:49 pm Limit: 8.
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11 Dec, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get together |
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Sydney Branch |
Mal |
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
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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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7 Mar, Fri 9:30AM |
Lynne’s birthday walk: Female Street art walk: Redfern to Newtown |
Grade:1/6 |
Length |
6km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Esther |
Leader : Lynne Hewitt, Street art walk through Newtown and Darlington as you discover street art by some of Sydney's best female street artists, as well as works that celebrate important women.
This walk takes around 2 hours and starts at Redfern train station, covering approximately 4.5 km. You'll finish close to Newtown train station.
You'll discover street art by the following female artists: Rose Strachen, Sharon Billinge, Shannon Crees, George Rose, Karen Farmer, Georgia Norton Rose, Rebecca Lourey, Sophi Odling, Lotte Alexis, Mariko Konno & Styna. You'll also see pieces celebrating significant women by Fintan Magee, Ox King, Oli Ruskidd, Phibs and Brad Robson. 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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11 Apr, Fri 8:30AM |
The suburbs series : Glenbrook (Redhand Cave) |
Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
(SWAG) Ian B. |
Please use email or text message for bookings. Where possible, this will be a loop walk. We will meet at the entrance to the Glenbrook Railway Station and then walk to the entrance of the national park. Possible rough and slippery sections of track.
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13-21 May, Tue (14:00PM)-Wed (08:00AM) |
Kosciuszko Pack Walk |
Grade:4/6 |
Length |
60km |
1,600m |
Sydney Branch |
Richard T. |
The Pretty Plain area is a lovely part of Kosciuszko National Park. Great scenery, lovely bushland, and two of the best of the huts to camp nearby. Even better, we spend multiple days near each hut (two nights at Pretty Plain and three nights at Wheelers).
Access is via Dargals and Hell Hole Trails to Pretty Plain. We return along Pretty Plain and take the shortcut across to Wheelers Hut. Return is again via Dargals Trail.
At the start and end of walk we stay at a Ski Lodge at Jindabyne with the usual BBQs on the deck overlooking the lake. A lovely walk with lots of relaxing time. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 12.
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