This diverse inner city precinct grew out of generous Crown grants, abandoned farms and clusters of shops along the old Cook's River Road. Today Newtown offers a variety of architectural styles, historic gravesites and Sydney's best preserved 19th- century shopping strip. Come and discover the local curiosities and some of Sydney's most gruesome murders. Leader: Beatrice Scheepers

Meet 9.30 at Corner of King and Forbes Streets, Newtown. Requirements: reasonable fitness, comfortable shoes, water and sun/rain protection

ONLINE BOOKINGS ONLY

BOOKINGS OPEN 9am Monday 30 March and CLOSE 5pm on Wednesday 1 April. Places to be determined by ballot. Results notified by 5pm Friday 3 April. If unsuccessful you will also be notified and placed on a waiting list.

Information only: Beatrice Scheepers : egoranje@gmail.com 0402969004