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4 Feb, Wed 9:45AM				The Ponds Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		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. View

6 Feb, Fri 9:29AM				Discovering Sydney no 6: Kirribilli to Cremorne Point
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	110m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
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

9 Feb, Mon 9:40AM				Cronulla – Hungry Point Cliff Top Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	82m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(NEW!!!) We will look at some of the art works on buildings in Cronulla as we make our way to the beach. From there we will walk on tracks that hug the coast, as we walk around to the recently opened, spectacular Hungry Point Cliff Top walk. We will complete the circuit by walking back to Cronulla Station. Booking essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I already have them. Bikes. There is some street walking and walking on beach sand. Location: cronulla Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 20. View

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. View

18 Feb, Wed 10:00AM				Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
(Date Changed) 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. View

20 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney No 8: Parramatta Part 1
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	50m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(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

25 Feb, Wed 9:30AM				Glebe Loop including New Sydney Fish Markets
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	50m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
(Date Changed) 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. View

27 Feb, Fri 9:30AM				Discovering Sydney 9: Sydney West Part 2
Grade:2/6		Length	11km	160m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
(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

10 Apr, 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. 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
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.
(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

3 Jul, Fri 9:16AM				Xmas in July Walk and Talk and Eat
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
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
(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
Joint 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.
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.
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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