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| 19 Dec, Fri 9:00AM |
Kangaroo Point Boardwalk – Hawkesbury River |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
20m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Brad S. |
   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.
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| 19 Dec, Fri 8:40AM |
Port Kembla Foreshore |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
100m |
Illawarra Branch |
| Col M. |
   (NEW!!!) Start from Port Kembla Inner Harbour boat ramp car park (eastern end of Foreshore Road). Walk to the end of the eastern breakwater then back to Red Point via MM beach and Fishermans beach. A steep climb to the top of Hill 60 and down to Port Kembla pool. Coffee and cake at Rach's and back to the car park. Limit: 16.
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| 22 Dec, Mon 9:40AM |
Birchgrove to Balmain & Christmas party |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
5km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| John H. |
(Nearly fully booked) Meeting at Circular Quay Wharf 5 at 9:40am to catch the F8 ferry to Birchgrove from where we will walk mainly around the foreshore of the Balmain peninsula and conclude at the London Hotel (1870 - one of the longest operating pubs in Sydney) for lunch in a private room overlooking the city. Those who have walked with our group are welcome to attend. Booking is essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers, unless I already have them. Meet leader at Wharf 5, Circular Quay. Stairs both on the walk and in the hotel. Some street walking.
Location: Balmain
Map: Sydney Street Directory
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| 26 Dec, Fri 9:30AM |
Sheldon Forest |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| LEADER: Philip Wright
Sheldon Forest Circuit walk
The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. It is of high conservation status because it contains some of the last remnants of the endangered ecological communities. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. We will check out Rofe Park as well. Steep and slippery sections Limit: 10.
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| 9 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Discovering Sydney No 2:King’s Cross to Paddington |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| 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
No 2: King's Cross to Paddington
Limit: 10.
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| 11 Jan, Sun 9:30AM |
MI: Washerwomans Beach Picnic [Gr:2] |
| Grade:2/6 |
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Milton Branch |
| Jon and Elaine |
   Join us for morning tea, then a walk around the Bendalong coastline to Mermaid Pool. Enjoy your BYO picnic lunch with a swim or snorkel back at Washerwoman’s Beach. Or just turn up for the picnic. Easy walking and a post Christmas catch up!
Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change
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| 16 Jan, Fri 9:30AM |
Discovering Sydney No 3: Chippendale to Botanic Garden |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
| LEADER: Philip Wright.
Discovering Sydney: learning what you don't know about places you thought you knew. Based on a book Exploring Hidden Sydney by Trevor McAlister.
Chippendale to Botanic Garden Limit: 10.
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| 21 Jan, Wed 10:15AM |
Rydalmere to Concord West |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Denise S. |
Walk from Rydalmere Ferry Wharf to Concord West via Parramatta River Walk, Sydney Olympic Park wetlands and Bicentennial Park. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please.
Location: Parramatta River Limit: 15.
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| 28 Jan, Wed 9:00AM |
MI: Washerwomans Beach to Redhead [Gr:2 D:6] |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
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Milton Branch |
| Kevin R. |
| Circular walk along beaches, over headlands and along roadways. Swim on return at Washerwoman’s Beach if hot. Morning tea to follow.
Contact leader essential for time and details. Subject to change.
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| 28 Jan, Wed 9:35AM |
North Head loop |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
|
Sydney Branch |
| Jill M. |
Walk from Manly Wharf via Shelly Beach to North Head, and return to Manly either by bus or via Collins Beach. Wonderful harbour and ocean views. T: Catch Manly Ferry at 9:10 from Circular Quay. (ETA 9:32 am). Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please.
Location: North head Limit: 15.
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| 31 Jan, Sat 8:30AM |
Kiama to Gerringong |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
15km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| Mark G. |
 This is one of NSW most loved coastal walks and rightly so as you pass so many beautiful features along the way including several beaches which will be welcome as swimming stops as we hike south to the loverly beach town of Gerringong. I'm hoping for a warm Summers day so we can refresh ourselves with a dip or three.
Location: Kiama Coast Walk Limit: 20.
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| 4 Feb, Wed 9:45AM |
The Ponds Walk |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Jeff O. |
From Carlingford Light Rail stop we have a short walk to join the Ponds Walk track. Follow the track through a mixture of urban bushland and streets to terminate at Yallamundi Light Rail stop. Return to Parramatta by Light Rail or by walking along the parallel pedestrian path, approx 2.5k. Bookings only one week before the walk please.
Location: Dundas Valley Limit: 15.
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| 6 Feb, Fri 9:30AM |
Discovering Sydney No 6: Parramatta Part 1 |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
9km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
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.
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| 13 Feb, Fri 9:30AM |
Discovering Sydney No 7: Balmain East |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
7km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
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.
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| 18 Feb, Wed 9:30AM |
Glebe Loop including New Sydney Fish Markets |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
6km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| Brad S. |
 RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Starting from Wentworth Park Light Rail Station, we'll walk a loop including Blackwattle Bay, Jubilee Park, The Tramsheds, Johnston and Orphan Creeks, Forest Lodge, and Glebe, completing the loop at the New Sydney Fish Markets. If the ferry has been integrated into the Opal network by February, we will have the option of finishing the day with a ferry ride from Blackwattle Bay to Barangaroo. Uneven footpaths and road traffic.
Location: Inner West Council Limit: 15.
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| 20 Feb, Fri 9:30AM |
Exploring Sydney No 8: North Sydney: CQ to Wollstonecraft |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
200m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
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.
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| 25 Feb, Wed 10:00AM |
Watsons Bay to Rose Bay |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
11km |
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Sydney Branch |
| Denise S. |
Enjoy beautiful harbour and ocean views as we walk to South Head and then to Rose Bay via Parsley Bay, Neilson Park and the Hermitage Foreshore Track. Bookings only from one week prior to date of walk please.
Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15.
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| 22 May, Fri 6:46AM |
A day trip to Canberra: Molonglo River Eastern Loop |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
50m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Esther |
 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.
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| 29 May, Fri 9:30AM |
Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Moore Park |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
8km |
150m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Kevin C. |
| (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.
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| 26 Jun, Fri 9:30AM |
Eastwood to Macquarie Centre |
| Grade:2/6 |
Length |
10km |
100m |
Sydney Branch |
| (SWAG) Kevin C. |
| 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.
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