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| 23 Sep, Tue 7:02AM |
Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401) |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
11km |
250m |
Southern Highlands Branch |
| (SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B |
   (Fully Booked) (Date Changed) We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour.
Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home.
It all starts by boarding the first carriage of the SHL train at 7.14 am in Bowral and arriving in Wynyard at 9.45 then a bus or taxis to Balmoral beach. After coffee we shall start our walk at about 10:30 am.
It takes about 4 hours and 45 mins including lunch and many stops along the way ( but not for cafes or a swim). See what Arthur Streeton saw when he did some of his finest work.
- See the lizards, lorikeets, wrens and bush turkeys.
- Listen to the currawongs. Hear the waves, lapping at the shore.
- Enter the fortifications where microbats now live.
Location: City of Sydney Limit: 20.
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| 26 Sep, Fri 9:36AM |
Spring wonder walk 8: Sylvan Grove |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
 (NEW!!!) Spring is orchid time. Sylvan Grove Native Garden has such an array of Rock Orchids. They are majestic flowers to admire. https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/environment/parks-reserves/sylvan-grove-native-garden It has mulched paths winding through rainforest areas and areas with more sun, so there is a diversity of plants. It also has many ferns and rainforest plants that like a shady spot, and other plants like prostantheras and plectranthus that flower well in shade.
Map: Picnic Point
T: Limit: 10.
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| 8 Oct, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get-together |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mal |
 Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. None.
Location: Emu Plains
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| 10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM |
Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Brad S. |
(NEW!!!) RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Today we explore Hornsby and Normanhurst including Lisgar Gardens. Lisgar Gardens is a wonderful, secret garden hidden in the back streets of Hornsby. After visiting the gardens, we'll continue via bush tracks and streets to Normanhurst. Optional lunch at Hornsby RSL club after the walk. Stairs and slippery sections.
Location: Hornsby Limit: 15.
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| 15-23 Oct, Wed (16:00PM)-Thu (08:00AM) |
Kosciuszko Full Pack Walk |
| Grade:4/6 |
Length |
50km |
2,200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Richard T. |
A repeat of last year's walk which was just awesome; one of the very best in
Kosciuszko area. Email for an information pack about the walk.
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 must be fully equipped
for the variety of conditions in the area which can be very variable. We stay at ski lodge in Jindabyne
for a night on either side of the walk with our regular BBQ overlooking the
lake.
We need some suitable cars in order to access the start of the walk.
Always a pleasure walking in Kosciuszko area and this walk has everything: magnificent scenery; lovely bush; great campsites; and some challenging walking. Not to be missed!
Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 8.
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| 17 Oct, Fri 10:07AM |
Spring wonder walk 11: Wentworth falls lake circuit |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (NEW!!!) 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. Limit: 10.
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| 24 Oct, Fri 9:30AM |
Ashfield Historic Walk & Jacaranda |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (NEW!!!) LEADER: LYNNE HEWITT
Next in our series of suburban local history walks Ashfield local Lynne will be showing us around the streets and laneways of Ashfield.
From magnificent mansions, humble workers cottages and heritage listed 1960s apartment blocks we will hear about the history of this vibrant and interesting suburb.
Option to have lunch after the walk in one of Ashfield’s many dumpling restaurants. Limit: 10.
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| 25 Oct - 5 Nov, Sat-Wed |
Peru: Amazon to the Andes. |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
   (Nearly fully booked) There are 2 places left on this 12 day guided trip which is hosted by G adventures and includes options to do the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu or go via the Lares Trail or the easier way, via the train. Included are 3 days at an Amazon lodge and other highlights including a visit to Rainbow mountain, Ollantaytambo and other scenic locations. For the full tour details please contact me if you're interested in what will be an exciting tour visiting some of Peru's most iconic locations.
Location: peru Limit: 16.
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| 31 Oct - 7 Nov, Fri-Fri |
Norfolk Island |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mal |
Now fully booked but you can put your name on the waiting list if still interested.
Location: Norfolk Island
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| 31 Oct, Fri 10:40AM |
Spring wonder walk 13: Blackheath |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Sophie A. |
| (NEW!!!) NO NEED TO RSVP Blackheath Rhododendrons Time. Explore Rhododendrons Garden and Memorial Garden. Optional pie for lunch after walk. Limit: 10.
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| 3-8 Nov, Mon (12:00PM)-Sat (10:00AM) |
South East Forests of NSW |
| Grade:3/6 |
Length |
50km |
650m |
Sydney Branch |
| Greg L. |
Car camping and day walks/short walks. Come and visit some parks that you may not even have heard of. Interesting and beautiful country, variety of walks. High country, but not like the Snowy Mountains. Joint walk with Bush Club. Some big climbs, but not excessive. All on tracks.
Location: Deua and South-East Forests NPs
Map: Contact leader Limit: 15.
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| 7-20 Nov, Fri (09:00AM)-Thu (09:00AM) |
Ecuador |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
| (Nearly fully booked) My wife and I are joining an Exodus Travels trip to Ecuador in November 2025 for 14 days, which will combine wildlife watching and walking, including visiting ancient ruins and some local culture thrown in. Strictly limited spaces, so if interested, please contact me asap.
There is 1 place left on this trip.
Before the Ecuador trip we'll be going on 2 short trips in Peru, one to Machu Picchu and another to a research station in the middle of the Amazon. Both of these are relatively cheap trips.
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| 7 Nov, Fri 9:02AM |
Spring wonder walk 14 : Little Wobby |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (NEW!!!) LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT
TBA
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| 12 Nov, Wed 11:30AM |
Walkers get-together |
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Sydney Branch |
| Mal |
Want to stay in touch with walking friends without walking? Come and join us for a pleasant chat and lunch at O'Donohues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. No need to contact. No Hazards.
Location: Emu Plains
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| 14 Nov, Fri 9:04AM |
Spring wonder walk 15: Manly to Spit |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| (NEW!!!) LEADER: STEVE RINGBAUER
TBA
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| 28 Nov, Fri 9:24AM |
Spring wonder walk 17: Oatley to Mortdale |
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Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Ken |
| (NEW!!!) TBA
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| 5 Dec, Fri 8:00AM |
The flying carpet and clifflines of Carne creek |
| Grade:5/6 |
Length |
7km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
(NEW!!!) Projecting itself out from the cliff into the void above Carne creek caves is the aptly named Flying Carpet! This narrowish slab of rock affords the cautious walker outstanding views of the surrounding clifflines all around and far down into Carne creek. We will also visit the wonderful Koan cave too as we progress along the towering escarpment. A walk for those with an adventurous spirit! rock scrambling and offtrack walking
Location: Gardens of Stone NP
Map: cullen bullen Limit: 12.
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