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17 May, Fri 9:30PM				Heritage Walk to the Pass of Sabugal
Grade:2/6		Length	2.5km	110m	Southern Sydney Branch
Greg
The Pass of Sabugal was named by Sir Thomas Mitchell in 1843 after a place in Portugal where a major battle between the English and French took place in 1811. This is where the Old Illawarra Road, surveyed by Mitchell and cleared by the last convict road gang in NSW, crossed the Woronora River over a causeway. Although the road, now a fire trail, has been upgraded several times and the causeway is now concrete, it is largely faithful to the original line of road. This area was also the location of depression-era housing in the 1930s and the scant remains of around twelve houses can still be identified. We will also visit the remains of John Lucas’ watermill, built in 1825. John Lucas had a substantial land grant here and built his mill about 100 meters downstream from the causeway. The area above the mill is today known as ‘Lucas Heights’. Bushfires and floods have removed all traces of the timber building, but beam slots excavated in the rock and the remains of the mill dam give us a good idea of the mill's size and what it would have looked like. Although the walk is not long, a bit over 1km, the drawback is the steep climb back up the hill when the excursion is over. Meet opposite 89 Thomas Mitchell Drive, Barden Ridge. Location: Barden Ridge, NSW Limit: 20. View

20 May, Mon 9:45AM				Exploring the Parramatta River – Parramatta to Meadowbank
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	103m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) We will meet in Parramatta Square, just outside the railway station and follow the Parramatta River, through a variety of landscapes, including mangroves, to Meadowbank Railway Station. It is mainly on paved surfaces and is fairly flat. Booking essential giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA membership numbers, if I don't already have them. There are a few roads to cross, some stairs and many cyclists on the paths as well. Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

23 May, Thu 10:00AM				Whites Creek, Rozelle Parklands, White Bay Power Station
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Sue W
(Date Changed) Starting at the Whites Creek wetland, Annandale along tree filled parks and the heritage listed sewage aqueduct to Rozelle, White and then Blackwattle Bays. Waterfront galore. The newly reopened Rozelle Parklands is a 10 hectare greenspace with views of the new West Connex Rozelle Interchange and it’s chaos. On to the century old White Bay Powerhouse for industrial heritage and Jubilee Park, Glebe. There are steps and a ramp up to Victoria Road from the Parklands. Location: Inner West Council and City of Sydney Limit: 10. View

24 May, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs series of walk: Parramatta Ken’s Birthday Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Come celebrate Ken's birthday on the Historic Walk of Parramatta. Starting point is the Station Street exit from Parramatta Station. The route is through Parramatta CBD to Parramatta Park and the back along the river as far east as Elizabeth Farm Cottage. There are many sites of historical interest. The leader will give a brief commentary and allow time to read story boards. This walk will also be listed for The Wanderers Bushwalking Club (Hills based). Road crossings, cyclists on shared pathways and trip hazzards on tracks and pathways. Location: Parramatta Map: StreetDirectories Limit: 10. View

27 May, Mon 10:00AM				Rooty Hill to Marayong
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	140m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea at The Rooty Hill. Visit Nurragingy Reserve and follow Eastern Creek north through Western Sydney Parklands. After crossing Quakers Hill Pkwy we follow Breakfast Creek to Marayong Station. Map: Riverstone and Prospect Limit: 20. View

29 May, Wed 9:30AM				Macquarie Park Metro to Macquarie University Metro
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Brad S.
Walk from Macquarie Park metro to Macquarie Uni metro via De Burghs Bridge, Lane Cove Valley Walk and Browns Waterhole. Lovely bush but some road walking at the start. Bookings only from one week before the walk please.   Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

31 May, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs series: Castle Hill
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
Walk to Castle Hill Heritage Park and learn about the Vinegar Hill Rebellion. Easy walking. Limit: 15. View

5 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Giriwa Bagan Walking Track
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Milton Branch
32009
(NEW!!!) A pleasant level walk along the shores of Burrill Lake in the Meroo National Park. Discover more about the 20,000 years of continuous Aboriginal culture in this area. As you walk, find out about bush medicines, or food like the edible native cherry, and cabbage tree palms which provide basket weaving material. Coffee at Burrill Lake after the walk. Location: Meroo NP Limit: 15. View

7 Jun, Fri 10:00AM				The Colour walks series No 14: Camellia Gardens Carringbah
Grade:2/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Camellia Gardens.  Located in Caringbah and overlooking beautiful Yowie Bay, the Gardens were recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Camellia Gardens of Excellence in 2014.  There are sixty Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, with the Camellia Gardens and Lisgar Gardens in Hornsby being the only two in NSW. The Gardens have over 400 cultivars and species donated and acquired since its first plantings began in 1969, in addition to many other rare ornamental and native plants. The collection is of unique value to Australian horticulture. The Gardens have something for all seasons. The camellias are in season during autumn and winter. Tea house serves delicious devonshire and lunches.   We will play by ear.  A walk at Woronora Cemetery can be added on. Location: Caringbah Limit: 15. View

9-19 Jun, Sun (10:00AM)-Wed (00:00AM)				Heritage Walk to Fosters Flat in the RNP
Grade:2/6		Length	2km	10m	Southern Sydney Branch
Greg
(NEW!!!) Archaeologists Pam Forbes and Greg Jackson will be leading an excursion to the remains of the sawmill (c1903 - c1922) and the Scientists Hut (1925 – 1943) on Fosters Flat in the Royal National Park. Hopefully the leaches will be gone. Fosters Flat, just off McKell Avenue, contains archaeological remains of a sawmill operating in the early twentieth century, including the sawmill boiler. This sawmill was operated by James Foster of Waterfall around 1903. Beside the boiler are the remains of a timber-lined pit for the circular saw blade and there is no doubt other structure in the nearby bush. This area still abounds in durable hardwoods, turpentines (Syncarpia glomulifera) and blackbutts (Eucalyptus pilularis), and these quality hardwoods would have been logged extensively with the surrounding woodland containing evidence of this extensive logging. This sawmill was still operating in 1922, providing sawn lumber for the Metropolitan Coal Company before being closed by public pressure. The Scientists Hut (also known as the Zoologist Hut) was built on the sawmill site in 1925 and used by the Royal Zoologists Society to study the habits of birds, notably the satin bower bird. Some members may have already done this walk in 2023. This excursion will be done in conjunction with Sutherland Shire Historical Society. Possible leaches, trip hazards. Location: Royal NP Limit: 20. View

14 Jun, Fri 11:00AM				Suburbs series : Bundeena
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	130m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Explore Jibbon Head via Jibbon Track in Royal National Park. There is heaps of lovely scenery on this trail and plenty to keep you entertained. The route starts from Bundeena Wharf and heads towards the gorgeous Jibbon and Shelley Beach. Enjoy the breathtaking coastal views from Jibbon Head and take a moment to take in your surroundings. View aboriginal carvings. Walk on beach, rocks and bushtracks. Swim available. No need to contact leader. Just turn up on the day. Optional lunch at the club   Location: South Coast View

19 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Dolphin Point to Wairo Beach via Pot Holes Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Sue W.
(NEW!!!) From Dolphin Point (Seaside Parade), walk to Pot Holes Beach. We can take a look at the rocks and debris here, then continue to Wairo Beach along lovely bush tracks. We will return to the cars via an alternative route. Coffee afterwards at Dolphin Point. View

21 Jun, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs series : Macquarie Uni, Eastwood, Denistone
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Kevin Cliffe We walk from Macquarie Uni Station to Eastwood, via Shrimptons Creek. Expect to see water dragons and lots of birds. Limit: 15. View

3 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Bendalong to Mermaid Pool – Walk and Picnic/BBQ
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
(NEW!!!) A sublime coastal walk along the flat, sheltered, wide open beaches and bushland from Washerwomans Beach, past the Walter Hood monument and on to Mermaid Pool. Return via the same route. BYO goodies for BBQ/picnic lunch afterwards at Washerwomans Beach. View

5 Jul, Fri 9:31AM				The Suburbs : Sydney Olympic Park Loop
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
RSVP direct to Heather Lakiss heatherlakiss@gmail.com This easy level loop walk encompasses a large amount of Bicentennial Park as it makes its way through the mangroves, past sunken ships and a bird watching hide.  Some urban walking via the edge of Liberty Grove, Rhodes, over the Bennelong Bridge and  Wentworth Point.  All paved walking. Little shade. Limit: 15. View

29 Jul, Mon 10:05AM				Marayong to Toongabbie
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	100m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea at Marayong Oval. Bathroom stop at Blacktown before finding a park for lunch closer to Seven Hills. Follow the Great West Walk to Toongabbie Station. Map: Riverstone and Prospect Limit: 20. View

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. View

7 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Florence Head, Morton NP
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
(NEW!!!) Car pool to Little Forest Plateau. Walk is mainly on a defined track. Brilliant views over Milton and to Pigeon House. Bring morning tea to enjoy at lookout. Coffee in Milton. Location: Morton NP Map: Milton 89272N View

12 Aug, Mon 9:55AM				Toongabbie to Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	110m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea nearby at Ron Hill Park. Follow Toongabbie Creek along the Great West Walk to Parramatta. Map: Prospect and Parramatta Limit: 20. View

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. View

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