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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

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

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

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

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

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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