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5 Feb, Thu 11:03AM Social outing: Movie and Lunch
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)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.(NEW!!!) Social outing to see BLUE MOON movie, followed by lunch at Spice Alley
Very good review:
Meals at Spice Alley are varied and reasonably priced.
session starts at 11 am. Arrive earlier to get your ticket RSVP not required View

6 Feb, Fri 9:29AM Discovering Sydney no 6: Kirribilli to Cremorne Point
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  110m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com A PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED TO THE WALKER WHO ATTENDS THE MOST WALKS IN THIS SERIES: Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Kirribilli to Cremorne Point Brief history of Milson Point/Kirribilli area; historic homes; water views; Admiralty and Kirribilli House, Sub base Platypus, Nutcote House home of author May Gibbs and The Barn near Mosman wharf. Option to leave from Cremorne Point wharf or continue walk to Mosman Bay, walk through Reid Park and take bus 230 from Avenue Road to Military Road. Limit: 10. View

13 Feb, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney No 7: Balmain East
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  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: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister.  
Location: Balmain Limit: 10. View

20 Feb, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney No 8: Parramatta Part 1
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Date Changed) LEADER: STEVE RINGBAUER Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister.    
Map: parrammatta Limit: 10. View

27 Feb, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney 9: Sydney West Part 2
Grade:2/6 Length 11km  160m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister  Visit Rozelle Parklands, White Bay power station, Pyrmont waterfront. Finish at Town Hall. Limit: 10. View

27 Mar, Fri 6:46AM Day trip to Canberra: Mount Ainsley Lookout
Grade:3/6 Length 6km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhilip Wright Advance notice as this is a promotional fare that needs to be booked in the month of November. I booked the following coach: 6:45 leaving central 10:15 arriving Canberra 6:30 pm leaving Canberra 21:40 arriving central cost: $18 When we arrive Canberra, we’ll catch a bus to the War Memorial, the starting point of the walk. Walk takes about 3 hours. Then it’s free time. Catch the 6:30 coach back to maximise the time in Canberra. The walk is  Mount Ainsley Lookout To RSVP, please book your own coach fare. If the promotional fare for 6:30 is exhausted, your can book an earlier coach that still has the promotional fare. Plenty of time to get back to the coach on time. https://shop.flixbus.com.au Limit: 15. View

27 Mar, Fri 9:30AM Discovering Sydney 12: Taronga zoo to Balmoral
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longDiscovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister. Taronga zoo to Balmoral. A beautiful  walk thru Bradley Head, Chowder Bay, Georges Head... steps up and down. 10kms, grade 2/3.  No need to RSVP. Just turn up. View

10 Apr, Fri 9:30AM Exploring Sydney No 8: North Sydney: CQ to Wollstonecraft
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  200m 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: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister.
Map: circular quay Limit: 10. View

22 May, Fri 6:46AM A day trip to Canberra: Molonglo River Eastern Loop
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  50m 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 Advance notice as this is a promotional fare that needs to be booked in the month of November. I booked the following coach: 6:45 leaving central 10:15 arriving Canberra 6:30 pm leaving Canberra 21:40 arriving central cost: $18 when we arrive Canberra, we’ll catch a bus to the starting point of the walk. Walk takes about 3 hours. Then it’s free time. Catch the 6:30 coach back to maximise the time in Canberra. The walk is  Molonglo River Eastern Loop To RSVP, please book your own coach fare.The promotional fare for 6:30 is now exhausted. You can book an earlier coach that still has the promotional fare though. Plenty of time to get back to the coach on time. https://shop.flixbus.com.au     Limit: 15. View

29 May, 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.(Date Changed) 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

19 Jun, Fri 10:20AM SWAG LEADERS Favourite Walks:Castlecove to castlecrag
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  250m 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.(NEW!!!) Castlecove to castlecrag thru north arm track harold reid reserve, Sugarloaf. Lovely walk with bush, firetrails,water views and some street. Lots of steps.. View

3 Jul, Fri 9:16AM Xmas in July Walk and Talk and Eat
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.First time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)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.LEADER: Heather Lakiss RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com Walk The Great River Walk from Penrith to Emu Plains and have lunch at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub. Slippery sections Limit: 20. View

2-5 Nov, Mon (07:00AM)-Thu (16:00PM) Trip away: Namadgi
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  150m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.(NEW!!!)
NAMADGI- accommodated in Canberra.
Easy day walks, 8-10 km max, low altitude.
There are many really good short walk options and HISTORY- huts, Apollo Moon Mission- Honeysuckle Creek, Orroral Valley- think film- The Dish.
Granite tors-  MacMansion size
BUT NO abseiling allowed on my watch!
Details closer to the event.
Limit: 10. View

4 Dec, Fri 8:30AM 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 longJoint leaders:Bob Rankin and Esther. Meet at Green Square Library at 8:30 am for coffee/breakfast at the cafe. Walk in Zetland, Alexandria, Rosebery area before having lunch. Points of interest include Yiu Ming Chinese Temple, old trees, Alexandria Park, modern industrial architecture, designer factory outlets, The Cannery, The Engine Yards, Lune Croissanterie, Turruwul Park,  Macedonian Orthodox Church,  The walk ends at the Drying Green where we will have a BBQ with Prosecco Meats Salads Ricotta Cake   RSVP closes 5 pm Friday 27 November. Payment of $25 at time of RSVP   Street crossings  Limit: 15. View

15 Jan, Fri 9:30AM Crows Nest to North Sydney Wharf
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.Crows Nest to North Sydney Wharf: Explore parks And landmarks of the area. Lovely views.
Map: Crows Nest Limit: 10. View

25 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

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