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1 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Parramatta Historic Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt Historic walk of parramatta Meet at the The West Concourse of Parramatta station near the toilet and we will walk through Parramatta to Parramatta Park for lunch, stopping to look at many of the heritage buildings including St John’s Anglican cathedral, Female Factory Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre, Cemetery, Powerhouse, Brislington house. Lot to see and learn.  Limit: 15. View

2 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Four level cave exploration via clifflines in Ben Bullen state forest
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
There are many sections of Ben Bullen state forest which need to be protected due to the ongoing coal mining industry encroaching upon and damaging the fragile pagoda landscape. On this walk we will explore a fascinating area that has many caves of significant importance, deep dark secretive slots and a thousand and one pagodas worth investigating! rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

4 Aug, Mon 8:55AM				Linden to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	380m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet at Linden station. Walk up to King's cave, Donohoe's grave. Caley's Repulse. Down to Paradise Pool. Up, then down to Edith Falls. Transit of Venus track. Hazel Falls.  Track to Hazelbrook station. steep, rough, slippery Location: Linden Map: Katooma and Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

6 Aug, Wed 9:30AM				Sheldon Forest – Turramurra
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	150m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
(NEW!!!) RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior until 7 pm the day before the event. We'll start the walk from Turramurra Station and make our way via the Sheldon Forest Walking Track to Mimosa Oval. After a break for morning tea we'll return through the forest to Turramurra. Sheldon Forest is a pocket of bushland located in a narrow valley between Turramurra and Pymble. There will be some street walking getting to and from the forest. Steps, rocks, slippery sections of track. Traffic on street sections. Location: North West Sydney Limit: 15. View

8 Aug, Fri 9:31AM				Calicoma walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Booking opens two weeks prior to event. A delightful loop track through interesting bushland. Expect to see sun orchids, lady’s fingers orchids, native iris, pea flowers, tree ferns, sandstone formations, caves,Angophora, wattles, tall gum trees , and, of course, Calicoma. if you are lucky, you may see brown pigeons and lyre birds. Enjoy lunch at Cherrybrook Lakes. Crossing creeks, rough parts Limit: 15. View

9 Aug, Sat 8:30AM				Barren Grounds nature reserve ramble
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	370m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
At this time of the year the Barren Grounds is full of colour as Spring comes early to this enchanting nature reserve near the town of Robertson. On this circuit we will visit the various lookouts including Cooks Nose which has spectacular views over Foxground valley. Expect lots of flower stops and for those birdwatchers amongst us we may even spot the elusive ground parrot or eastern bristle bird. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Kangaroo Valley 90284S Limit: 20. View

11 Aug, Mon 8:46AM				Springwood southside
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	444m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(NEW!!!) Meet at Springwood station. Walk down Bee Farm Road. Yondell extension track. Perch ponds. Up to Martin's Look out. Batman's Park. Track down to Magdala creek. Finish at Springwood station. Steep, rough, slippery edge Location: Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

13 Aug, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get-together
					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 View

14 Aug, Thu 9:01AM				Barangaroo to NSW Art Gallery & Archibald Exhibit.
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
(NEW!!!) Our route is around the Barangaroo headland to Circular Quay and by the Opera House to the Botanic Gardens. Morning tea stop: bring or buy. We then continue to the Art Gallery and either view the Archibald , Wynne , Sulman and Young Archies OR view other art displays in the Gallery. A seniors discount is offered for entry to special exhibitions such as the Archibald. Lunch options: Art Gallery cafe or bring your own and eat in the forecourt of the Gallery Extension. Stay as long as you like in the Gallery before heading home.  Suggested route: across the Domain to Martin Place and Metro or alternatives. Limit: 10. View

15 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossoms
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Spring wonder walk 1: Auburn Cherry Blossom  This is the time to see Cherry tree blossoms. We avoid the crowd during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The Auburn Botanic Gardens are composed of several themed gardens and areas: The Japanese garden the scented garden the sunken rose garden the Australian native and rainforest garden the amphitheatre/open air theatre the reflection pool the maze the fauna reserve an equal access playground and several picnic areas with barbecues   Limit: 10. View

16 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Genowlan point~the Citadel~Citadel spur~Citadel point~Glen Davis road
Grade:5/6		Length	6km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A walk for those who love rock scrambling,pagodas in abundance, interesting slots, ramps, passageways and even squeezy bits! Needless to say this walk has all of the above including the Ultimate View and a place which will leave you breathing hard, the birthing canal pass! Actually for this trip I'll have a tape so if you don't want to experience the aforementioned pass you don't have to and you can climb down beside it. In any case you must be prepared for plenty of offtrack walking and some scrubbashing. Although this walk goes past the Citadel it's an optional climb for those who don't want to attempt it. In any case the views along Citadel spur will blow you away. Early meetup at Capertee is essential. rock scrambling Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 12. View

16 Aug, Sat 10:25AM				Green Square to Ozharvest
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
We meet near the Library at Green Square and walk to Waterloo Metro Station. This area has undergone amazing changes since colonisation. There are numerous story boards detailing many of these . We visit OZHarvest off Waterloo street and have the option to purchase lunch or at least coffee at their cafe. At Waterloo Metro, members have the option of finishing and heading home OR taking the Metro to Central and using the Airport line to Wolli Creek. There is a walk/cycle track from Wolli Creek to T1 Departure level at KSA. There are other coffee and eating opportunities at KSA. Some may like to spend time plane spotting before heading home either by retracing steps to Wolli Creek or catching the Airport Shuttle Bus to the Domestic Terminal and then a Metro Bus to Mascot Station. Some may choose to use the International Airport Station to return to Central and beyond. The station access fee is about $18 with a Gold Opal Card. Using Wolli Creek avoids that fee. Distance: varies depending on options chosen: 5km to about 12 Km. Grade: 2 - with minor climbs and descents. Walking is on footpaths and walk/cycle paths. Either bring food or purchase. Do carry water and avoid dehydration. Don't drink too much water however. I have a personal story on dehydration which I will relate if walkers are interested. cyclists on shared paths, road crossings and trip hazards. Limit: 10. View

18 Aug, Mon 8:59AM				Linda Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) A lot of road walking. Linda Rock for morning tea and views. Then we explore various trails and tracks into and out of Wilson Glen. Quality of track varies. Some off track a possibility. Some overgrown and forgotten old tracks. Most roads here have no footpaths. Some roads have keen drivers. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

22 Aug, Fri 9:30AM				Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Spring wonder walk 2: Bonnet Bay wildflower walk Leader: Philip Wright Great view, wild flowers galore Limit: 10. View

23 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Heathcote~Goburra track~Pipeline trail~Lake Eckersley~Bullawarring track~Kingfisher pool~Waterfall
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	380m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Flowers galore on this easyish ramble through the beautiful Heathcote national park, visiting along the way many scenic spots such as kingfisher pool and always looking out for those blossoming gems which should be in abundance at this time of the year. Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 20. View

23 Aug, Sat 9:00AM				Ikara Head – Asgard Swamp
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Victoria Falls Rd. - Ikara Head - Girraween Cave - lookout near Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp - Victoria Falls Rd. Great walking country, magnificent scenery, interesting swamp land, Spring wildflowers. A loop walk that's not too short and not too long, with plenty of interest. Joint walk with Bush Club. Some off-track walking. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

25 Aug, Mon 9:03AM				Lawson Swamp Trail
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(NEW!!!) Walk up to Queens Road. Visit Sunset Rock and Dragon Rock. Walk Lawson Swamp Trail. Wander trails north of Hazelbrook. Walking back to Hazelbrook. Part of track may be overgrown with Hakea. Gloves could be useful. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

29 Aug, Fri 8:54AM				Spring wonder walk 3: Wondabyne to Pindar Cave
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Kevin Cliffe Be mesmerized by the spring flowers.  The walk climbs up a steep hill from the station to Pindar Track. Easy pace to admire spring wildflowers. Should see splendid display of Rock orchids. Plenty of other blossoms. Steep and slippery sections. Overgrown bush. Long trousers recommended. Limit: 10. View

30 Aug, Sat 8:00AM				Martins lookout~Glenbrook creek~Kings link track~Bunyan lookout~Lost World lookout~Shark head cave~Glenbrook creek~Martins lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	420m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
At the time of the year you can expect to see a multitude of wildflowers and of course you get the amazing local landscape with its stunning vistas, squeezy tunnels around Sharks head cave and amazing rock formations, plus it's not very far from the Sydney CBD as the crow flies! rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 20. View

31 Aug, Sun 6:15AM				McLeans Pass, Firebird Rocks and Tara Point
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off The Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot, visit Stargate Tunnel and then proceed to the escarpment above McLeans Pass. Walk west, enjoying stunning views of the Capertee Valley, then south to spectacular Firebird Rocks. Next, explore the promontory to the south east before making our way down to Baal Bone Creek and then up to Tara Point. Walk back to the vehicles. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

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