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3 Oct, Fri 9:56AM Spring wonder walk 9: Tulips, Cherry Tree Walk (Blossoms in Peak) SHL Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Updated Details)

Bowral Honey Farm posted on 18 September

"Blossom watch! The famous cherry tree walk in Bowral is about to start its annual show of magnificent cherry blossoms."
Update from Bowral Honey Farm
28 September:  Cherry blossom watch! The cherry trees on the cherry tree walk just about hitting their peak. I think within another week that we totally covered.
Start with a visit to Gumnut Patisserie for coffee and pastry.  Walk along 526 cherry trees in Bowral, via Corbett Gardens (see Tulips) and Vietnam War Memorial. Visit the Southern Highland Botanic Garden.  We walk from Bowral Station to Burradoo Station.  It is a long day.
Location: southern highlands Limit: 10. View

10 Oct, Fri 9:00AM Spring wonder walk 10: Lisgar garden
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.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. View

11 Oct, Sat 10:25AM Green Square to Ozharvest
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Date Changed)
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

17 Oct, Fri 10:07AM Spring wonder walk 11: Wentworth falls lake circuit
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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. View

24 Oct, Fri 9:30AM Ashfield Historic Walk & Jacaranda
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.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. View

31 Oct, Fri 10:40AM Spring wonder walk 13: Blackheath
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Updated Details) NO NEED TO RSVP Blackheath Rhododendrons Time. Explore Rhododendrons Garden and Memorial Garden. Optional pie for lunch after walk. View

7 Nov, Fri 10:30AM Spring wonder walk 14 : Little Wobby
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  300m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT We walk along the water front from West to East and then return inland.  Fairly flat to start with but the uphill part is steep. Great views and wild flowers.   Limit: 10. View

14 Nov, Fri 8:52AM Spring wonder walk 15: Manly to Spit
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.LEADER: Steve Ringbauer. The flannel flowers are abundant at this time of the year. The 10km Manly Scenic Walkway beings at Manly Wharf, passes sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites and incredible lookouts, before arriving at the Spit Bridge where you can catch a bus to the city.
  • Distance and time: 10km one-way
  • Level: Grade 3 track. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels with occasional sections of stairs. There are also sections of sand, bush tracks and boardwalk. Not suitable for prams or wheelchair users.
  • Top attractions: Clontarf Reserve, Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site, Crater Cove Lookout, Forty Baskets Reserve and Manly.
  • Toilet facilities at the start and end of the walk and at Clontarf Reserve, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Beach, North Harbour Reserve and Fairlight Beach.
  • Drinking fountains are available at Clontarf Reserve, Fairlight Beach and Manly.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/manly-scenic-walkway/map
  Limit: 10. View

21 Nov, Fri 10:00AM Spring wonder walk 16: Jacaranda and native trees
Grade:1/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A leisurely stroll to learn about the native trees and admire the colourful Jacaranda trees.   Limit: 50. View

28 Nov, Fri 9:30AM Spring wonder walk 17: Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long
Barangaroo , Circular Quay, Botanic Gardens, Art Gallery, Domain.
We stroll around Barangaroo headland to Circular Quay, past the Opera House and into the Botanic Gardens.
Options abound including "hugging" the Wollomi Pine, the Rose Garden, any special exhibits, coffee .
Art Gallery- members choice- about I hour.
Lunch here in the forecourt of the Gallery extension.or Gallery restaurant.
We then cross the Domain to  the Eye Hospital and Martin Place to the Metro or other train or bus and home.
Bring morning tea and lunch or buy.
Limit: 10. View

5 Dec, Fri 8:32AM Xmas walk and lunch
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Meet at Green Square station at 8:30 am for coffee/breakfast. Walk in Zetland, Alexandria, Rosebery area before having lunch at a Private Sky Lounge 23 levels high up. Points of interest
Designer Furniture
Temple
Old trees
Alexandria Park
Paper bark
Designer Factory outlets
Fig tree
Perry park
The cannery
Rosemary engine yards
Sydney outlet
Cadillac
Turruwul park
Tarakan park
Macodonian Orthodox Church
Poke meow cafe
St Joseph
Aust Golf club
Church
El Alamein Reserve
Alexandria Day Hospital
Bob will kindly cater lunch again. menu Prosecco prawn/veggie croquettes Roast chicken Salads Ricotta cheese cake RSVP closes 5 pm Friday 28 November. Payment of $25 at time of RSVP Limit: 10. View

19 Dec, Fri 9:00AM Kangaroo Point Boardwalk – Hawkesbury River
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  20m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(NEW!!!) RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before the event. An out and back walk from Hawkesbury River Station to Kangaroo Point incorporating the Brooklyn Boardwalk and Hornsby Council’s new Kangaroo Point Boardwalk. Easy, level walking along footpaths and boardwalks with scenic views of the Hawkesbury River. If there is interest, we can add an extra 1.5km loop to Parsley Bay after we return to Hawkesbury River Station. Steps, occasional car traffic.
Location: Hawkesbury River Limit: 15. View

26 Dec, Fri 9:30AM Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Moore Park
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.LEADER: KEVIN CLIFFE Loop walk from Surry Hills Light Rail Station HIGHLIGHTS
Reserves
Street gardens
Terraces
Messina
Historic Pubs
Public schools
police
churches
museums
hospitals
Trendy bars
Galleries
Refettorio OzHarvest
Limit: 10. View

31 Dec, Wed 6:00PM NYE Fireworks at Strickland Estate
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) Leader: Philip Wright We have secured some tickets to Strickland Estate to view the fireworks. Bring a picnic and non-alcoholic drinks or buy food and alcohol at this licensed site. There is plenty of room for all to have a wonderful view of the harbour, Access to Strickland House estate is via the gates on Vaucluse Road. Gates open at 5.00 pm.     Limit: 18. View

26 Jun, Fri 9:30AM Eastwood to Macquarie Centre
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Kevin C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Kevin Cliffe.  Nice walk on paths at first through parks near creek. Creek crossing for a bit of excitement. Good views out to parramatta, Olympic Park and beyond. steep grassy hill, bush track, big trees and paths, Plus stately houses Creek crossing Limit: 10. View

18 Sep, Fri 9:09AM Spring wonder walk 7: Wisteria Garden
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longTBA View

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