Members and visitors who participate in The Outdoor Club of NSW (Inc) events should be fully aware of the risk and danger inherent in various activities. The Club therefore requires all participants to sign an indemnity indicating that they will not hold members of the Club liable for any injury or loss they may suffer as a result of participating. Members and visitors should appreciate that all who participate in activities are equally responsible for the safety of themselves and others. All those who go on activities must be either members or temporary members. Temporary members must pay $5 for each activity for insurance purposes and this will enable them to go on three activities. This amount will be deducted from their $35 membership.
Before undertaking a walk, make sure that you understand the level of difficulty by talking with the coordinator.
Date |
Activity |
Wednesday
03/02/10 |
Monthly Meeting at 7.30 pm
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street, City.
Please note that entry CANNOT be gained to the building after 8pm. |
Saturday 06/02/10 |
Wollstonecraft to Greenwich and Ferry return to the City.
Meet on the Western Side of Wollstonecraft Station at 10.30 am.
This is a beautiful bushland walk, not far from the busy suburban area of the lower North Shore, with stunning views of the Harbour and waterways. There are some steps. Also walk around the area of Manns Park and the suburb of Greenwich before returning to the Quay.
Bring, morning tea, lunch, good walking shoes, hat, water etc. |
Sunday
07/02/10 |
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Saturday
13/02/10 |
Late afternoon picnic
To avoid the heat of the day with a picnic at Tambourine Reserve. An excellent waterfront location. Meeting at 4.00 pm. Please bring food, drinks, chair and so on |
Sunday
14/02/10 |
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Saturday
20/02/10 |
Wetlands of Bicentennial Park
Easy and flat walk of approx. 7 km. Meet at Concord West Railway Station, times TBA. Wander through the site of the 2000 Olympic Games. We will have a great day looking at all the attractions, the Brickpit Ring Walk, boardwalks, ponds. |
Sunday
21/02/10 |
Manly Dam
This is a popular circuit walk of approx 7kms, around 3.5 hours walking. We will meet at Park Entrance, at King Street (off Condomine Street) Manly Vale. Details of public transport options will be advised at February meeting. |
Thursday
25/02/10 |
Tour of the ABC Studio - Ultimo
This tour is 1½ hours with a view of whatever is happening on the day - Radio Studio, TV Production Studio, etc. Meeting time is 12.20 pm sharp! Cost $ 6.50 for seniors. Exact numbers will need to be known at the February meeting.
Aprés tour – lunch at one of the many cafés in the area. |
Saturday
27/02/10 |
Harbour Walk
From Circular Quay to Pyrmont with lunch at the fish markets. Return via Hyde Park and the Domain. |
Sunday
28/02/10 |
Picnic at Parsley Bay
On a hot day this will be an excellent spot for a picnic. There will be a short walk around the area with the opportunity to have a dip in the Harbour. Great views from this very private part of the Eastern Suburbs |
Wednesday
03/03/10 |
Monthly Meeting at 7.30 pm
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street, City.
Please note that entry CANNOT be gained to the building after 8pm. |
Saturday
06/03/10 |
A walk around Hunters Hill
Enjoy a ferry ride to Woolwich Pier and walk an easy flat approx. 5kms. Explore the sandstone heritage of Hunters Hill plus the gardens and trees of Sydney's first garden suburb.
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Sunday
07/03/10 |
Cumberland State Forest Bird Watching
Early bird brekky meet at 8.30 am for a conducted tour.
Cost: $11 per person (10 years and over only) $35 family (2A+2C) Payment on booking required. Duration 2 hours
An experienced bird watcher from the Cumberland Bird Observers Club will show you the fantastic diversity of bird life in the forest a great activity for bird lovers. Finish off with a BBQ breakfast of bacon and eggs. |
Friday
12/3/10 |
Morning Coffee Cruise from Cronulla to Audley
Cruise departs 10.30 am from Tonkin Street Wharf, Gunnamatta Bay, just below Cronulla Railway Station, parking available. Enjoy breathtaking views of one of Sydney’s unspoiled waterways with many bays and inlets. Places of both local and historical interest and significance are pointed out in the full commentary. Morning Tea Provided. Cost $20. Late lunch in Oak Park and an afternoon walk around Cronulla Peninsula and a swim in the pool. |
Sunday
14/03/10 to
Friday 19/03/10 |
Five day Trip to Lithgow.
The stay is at a converted School House with good self-contained cabins of three & four bedrooms each. Full cooking facilities in each cabin and a BBQs area. Daily car trips and walks in the area will be arranged (e.g. Dunns Swamp, Glendavis, Abercrombie Caves, Glow Worm Tunnel) There are also local restaurants (Thai etc.) and hotels for meals if required. Cost for five nights is $200 per person with a $50 deposit. |
Saturday
20/03/10 |
Taronga Zoo to Balmoral
Medium grade walk with great Harbour views. Refreshments available at Clifton Gardens and Balmoral Beach. 2-3 hours –
6 Km |
Sunday
21/03/10 |
Coogee to Bondi Beach.
A walk along the cliffs in time for afternoon tea/fish and chips at Bondi. Meet outside the pub at the corner of Coogee Bay Road and Arden Street, by Coogee Beach. At 11.30 am.
By bus: Take the 339 bus from Central Station, Eddy Ave Stand C dep: 10:58am and arriving at Coogee at 11.17 am |
Tuesday
23/03/10 |
Cronulla Ferry and walk to Jibbon Beach
Visiting the Aboriginal Rock carvings at Port Hacking Point and also swimming at the beach.
Catch the 9.30 am ferry from Cronulla Wharf. |
Saturday
27/03/10 |
Blue Mountains National Pass trail
A 6Km restored trail that winds through the Blue Mountains National Park near Wentworth Falls. Spectacular landscape that has won a National Trust of Australia Award and a prestigious UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Distinction for Culture Heritage Conservation.
Train or car to Wentworth Falls with specific times advised closer to the date. |
Sunday
28/03/10 |
Visit to Tobruk Sheep Station, Maroota (near Wiseman’s Ferry)
This is a comprehensive tour of the activities on a sheep farm and includes morning tea and lunch. This will be a very interesting activity. Cost for seniors $39 |
Saturday
03/04/10 |
{Easter Saturday} |
Sunday
04/04/10 |
Abbottsford and Parramatta River
Starting and finishing at Abbottsford Ferry Wharf |
Wednesday
07/04/10 |
Monthly Meeting at 7.30 pm
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street, City.
Please note that entry CANNOT be gained to the building after 8pm |
Saturday
10/04/10 |
Rockdale to Ramsgate and return
A flat walk along wetlands corridor of ponds, creeks and bush and returning along Botany Bay Parkway. About 7 Km.
Meet at 10.30 am at car park north end of Bicentennial (Skate) Park, West Botany Street, Rockdale. Train from Central (9.59) to Rockdale (10.14). Then bus 478 at 10.19 to West Botany Street (10.22). Walk south on West Botany Street to car park. 7 km flat walk 2½ - 3 hours |
Sunday
11/04/10 |
Ponds Walk
Going through Carlingford and Dundas Valley, parks, local creeks and bush areas. All downhill; about 2½ hours, 5 km. |
Saturday
17/04/10
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Sunday 18/04/10 |
Teralba to Newcastle
Take 8.15 train from Central to Teralba arriving 10.32.
Walk to Warners Bay for lunch then on to Charlestown where we will stay the night. Next day walk to Newcastle Station and return to Sydney in the afternoon. 25kms. Easy/medium. The final section of the Great North Walk. $20 deposit required at February Meeting. |
Saturday
24/04/10 |
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Northern Beaches - Manly to Narrabeen
This is mid April, easy-medium road and beach walking, can finish at any time, just catch the bus back to the city. Great scenery and ocean breeze |
Sunday
25/04/10 |
ANZAC DAY
Walk around Abbottsford area to Birkenhead. Details to be announced at the monthly meeting |
Thursday
29/04/10 |
Lunch in the City
Restaurant to be advised at meeting for those interested. |
Saturday
01/05/10 |
Garden Island visit.
Meet at Circular Quay at 10.45 am for the Watsons Bay Ferry departing at 11.00 am. Check Wharf for departure.
Admission to the precinct and surrounding areas is free. We will see The RAN Heritage Centre exhibits - physical history of Australia's Navy. Displays range from large weapon systems to personal mementoes representing the developments and events in Navy over more than 100 years. There is an option of a $5 entrance fee to the Special Exhibits Area, and details of the current display will be advised at the Club meeting prior to the Visit.
Suggest bring lunch, although there is a cafeteria if required. Wear a hat, comfortable shoes, water etc. |
Sunday
02/05/10 |
Chatswood – Woolwich – Circular Quay
The first section of the Great North Walk. An excellent walk through bushland, parks, waterfront etc. The walk will be shortened by avoiding the walk through Hunters Hill. Approx 12 kms and easy. No hills, almost a down‑hill walk. Will commence at Chatswood Station. |
Wednesday
05/05/10 |
Monthly Meeting at 7.30 pm
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street, City.
Please note that entry CANNOT be gained to the building after 8pm. |
Saturday
08/05/10 |
Jannali To Sutherland
Walking via Burnum Burnum Sanctuary and Prince Edward Park.
An attractive walk mainly through bushland with good views over the Woronora River. Approx. 6.5 km. About 4 hrs.
Meet at 10.30 a.m. Western side of Jannali Station.
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Sunday
09/05/10 |
Historical Walk around Glebe for Mothers Day
An historical walk through Glebe with its stately homes and gardens, some waterfront views. Flat walking, easy and interesting. |
Saturday
15/05/10 |
Sutherland to Woronora and return
Meet Sutherland Station (top entrance) at 10.30 am. Train from Central (9.44) to Sutherland station (10.28). Walk to Bonnet Bay reserve and then along west side of Woronora River. Back across the river, through Prince Edward Park to Sutherland Station.
Easy walk about 7 Km and 3 hours. Mostly flat although steps down to Woronora River and a minor climb up to Prince Edward Park.
Bring morning tea, lunch and drinks. |
Sunday
16/05/10 |
Walk from Cremorne Point to Balmoral.
Take 9.00 am Ferry from Circular Quay to Cremorne Point. Walk to Balmoral, via Clifton Gardens and Georges Heights. This is a medium walk of about 8-10 km. There are spectacular Harbour and water views, bush area and some steps. Walking time approximately 4 hours. Bring the usual: water, morning tea, lunch, good shoes, sun screen, hat etc. |
Saturday
22/05/10 |
Wolli Creek Walk
An easy, flat shaded walk, about 3 hours, besides the Cooks River and Wolli Creek. A great walk for new members to meet new friends. Meet at 11.00 am at Wolli Railway Station exit, on the East Hills, Airport and Illawarra lines. The walk finishes at Bexley North Hotel, near the railway station, for afternoon drinks. |
Sunday
23/05/10 |
Visit to the Locomotive Heritage Museum
Depart from Central Station to Valley Heights Station and a short walk to the Locomotive Heritage Museum. Lunch to be advised. Return to Central Station. Entrance to Museum is $11 (Seniors) |
Saturday
29/05/10 |
Palona Caves and Lady Carrington Drive
Walk to the Caves and return. About 5½ hours return. Shuttle arranged from Waterfall Station. An excellent walk through the Royal National Park bushland. Good walking track and not difficult.
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Sunday
30/05/10 |
Willoughby area walk
A reasonably flat short walk for those who need an easy day. Some good water views in the Willoughby area. Finish with a BYO BBQ. |
Wednesday
02/06/10 |
Monthly Meeting at 7.30 pm
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street, City.
Please note that entry CANNOT be gained to the building after 8pm. |
Friday
04/06/10 to
Sunday 06/06/10 |
Weekend at Kangaroo Valley
The accommodation will be at the Youthworks Centre. A great location and starting point for walks within the Valley. Self‑ catering in a very comfortable lodge with ample opportunities to explore the village coffee shops. Early bookings are essential. |
Sunday
06/06/10 |
Rookwood Cemetery Introduction
A 2½ hour walk conducted by a volunteer guide from the Friends of Rookwood. See the graves of well-known Sydney identities and hear their stories. Cost $15 |
Saturday –
Monday
12-14/06/10 |
Queens Birthday Weekend |
Saturday
19/06/10 |
Birchgrove Wharf - Morts Dock – Balmain
An interesting walk with much history. The walk follows much of the Harbour. Flat and easy with no hills and good coffee at the end in Balmain. Approx. 6 km and a good mid-winter walk. |
Sunday
20/6/10 |
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Thursday
24/06/10 |
Lunch in the City
Restaurant to be advised at meeting for those interested. |
Saturday
26/06/10 |
Walk around Thornleigh and Wahroonga
A good leafy walk through these well established suburbs. An undulating walk but easy. Approx. 6 km. |
Sunday
27/06/10 |
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Saturday
03/07/10 |
Gullies and Creeks of Thornleigh
Meeting at Thornleigh Railway Station (times TBA). Medium, 4½ hr walk, 270 m ascent. Maybe catch site of a waterfall, beautiful walk through shaded area to Hornsby Railway Station. |
Sunday
04/07/10 |
Rose Bay to Watsons Bay
This is an excellent walk with magic views of Sydney Harbour. Street walking mixed with waterfront. A good easy walk and well worth the effort. A few coffee breaks along the way with fish and chips a possibility at the end. |
Wednesday
07/07/10 |
Monthly Meeting at 7.30 pm
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street, City.
Please note that entry CANNOT be gained to the building after 8pm. |
Saturday
10/07/10 |
Bulli - North Wollongong
An excellent flat walk, following the coast with stunning ocean views. Easy walking with a couple of coffee breaks along the way. Train to Bulli and return by train from North Wollongong. Approx. 8 Km. This walk has been a popular walk with the ODC in the past.
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Sunday
11/07/10
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A day trip to Gosford Regional Gallery, Arts Centre & Japanese Gardens, East Gosford
A beautiful arts and sculpture complex on the shores of Caroline Bay. Take own food or enjoy lunch in the café. Tentative transport arrangements: 9:15am train from Central to Gosford Station, then walk or bus to the gallery. Return trains run every half hour. |
Saturday
17/07/10 |
Spit to Manly
Sydney’s best harbourside walk, well known to most members. Great harbour views, about 10kms of fairly easy walking with some ups and downs. Medium and about 4 hours. Lunch BYO en route. |
Sunday
18/07/10 |
Botany Bay Foreshore and Botany Parklands
This is an opportunity to inspect all the development of the Port of Botany. Also explore the Botany Parklands. Not a very lengthy walk but much to view and see. All flat walking mainly along the foreshore on new walking trails. |
Saturday
24/07/10 |
Foreshores of the Inner West
Medium walk of approx. 4 hours, 10km, commencing at Rhodes Railway Station, through hospital grounds, part of Yaralla Estate and on to Cabarita Wharf for the return trip to Meadowbank Wharf. Times TBA at meeting. |
Sunday
25/07/10 |
Sassafras Creek
A very popular Blue Mountains Walk from Springwood. Medium to hard with some ups and downs. 8 or 9 km. |
Saturday
31/07/10 |
North Parramatta Lake Walk
An interesting walk around the dam and Lake. The Lake Circuit is 4.2kms and the Banksia Trail is 2.5 kms. Moderate to easy walk, slight descent to begin the circuit. Entrance via Lackey Street, North Parramatta, or collection from railway station can be arranged.
A pleasant picnic area is provided, and also a café on site. |
Sunday
01/08/10 |
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Wednesday
04/08/10 |
Monthly Meeting
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street, City.
Please note that entry CANNOT be gained to the building after 8pm. |
