December 2008 - January 2009 Walks Programme

Please contact Peter Hart on 9665 9612 for further information

 

Wednesday 10th December

Olympic Park to Newington

 

Leader: John Oakes

Grade: Easy 8 km

 

 

Saturday 13th December

Spit to Manly

 

A classic walk from the Spit bridge to Manly. Lunch at Dobroyd Head.

 

Leader: Clinton Wong

Grade: Easy ~10 km

 

 

Saturday 20th December

Heathcoate to Girronba Creek and return

 

This walk is mainly on a friendly trail and a waterboard road.

Return will follow the same route in reverse.

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Leader: John Oakes

Grade: Easy 10 km

 

 

Saturday 27th December

Engadine Circular walk

 

Walk along Honeymoon Track and fire trails before return to Engadine

and coffee at Gloria Jeans. Morning tea at Head of Navigation.

Lunch at Audley (café if desired).

 

Leader: Leonie Bell

Grade: Medium ~12 km

 

 

Saturday 3rd January

Sutherland to Oatley

 

A pleasant walk through suburbia and bushland to Oatley Park where

we shall enjoy lunch. Afterwards we shall walk back to Sutherland

and visit the Gloria Jeans café.

 

Leader: John Hughes

Grade: Easy 8 km

 

 

Saturday 10th January

Town Hall to Jubilee Park

 

This walk will take us via Darling Harbour, Pyrmont, Fish markets

and Glebe. Return by tram.

 

Leader: John Oakes

Grade: Easy 8 km

 

 

Saturday 17th January

Liloing on Erskine Creek

 

Erskine creek is a lovely place to enjoy swimming and/or liloing during summer.

We shall descend to the creek and then travel downstream on lilos for about 1.5km,

after which we shall rejoin the main track via another route.

 

Leader: Peter Hart

Grade: Easy-Medium 5 km, 200m descent, 200m ascent

Limit: 8

 

 

Wednesday 21st January

Leichhardt to Birkenhead Point

 

We will catch a bus to the walk starting point at Leichhardt.

 

Leader: John Oakes

Grade: Easy 10 km

 

 

Friday 23rd January to Sunday 26th January

Lake Tabourie – NSW south coast

 

A lovely beach and coastal lagoon to enjoy. Planned activities include swimming, canoeing,

beach walking and also some bush walks in nearby Murramurang national park.

We shall also enjoy Saturday night dinner at a bistro in nearby Ulladulla or Batemans Bay.

Two ensuite cabins have been booked at Lake Tabourie Tourist Park. The accommodation

cost for the three days will be in the range $132 to $180 per person depending upon numbers.

Members intending to come are requested to place a $50 deposit with the leader by 21st December.

 

Leader: Peter Hart

Limit: 10

 

 

Saturday 31st January

Wollstonecraft to Milsons Point

 

A pleasant amble through bush, parks and harbour foreshore. Points of interest include

Berry Island, HMAS Water Hen, Balls Head, Lavender Bay and Luna Park. There will also

 be an opportunity to enjoy afternoon tea, coffee, etc at Milsons Point.

 

Leader: Ron Powell

Grade: Easy 10 km