From Springwood we use the Sassafras Gully Track to reach Sassafras Creek. Following this down past Perch Ponds, we climb up to Martins Lookout where we can enjoy the views & have lunch (well-earned after the steep ascent). We return to Springwood via Martins Lookout Trail, Batman Track, & Fairy Dell Track.
Date: Sun, 20/01/2019
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Title: Springwood loop via Martins Lookout and Batman Track
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 20/01/2019
Grade: 4
Leader name: Richard Barnett
Email address: richard.barnett@pobox.com
Telephone number: 0415310280
Maximum number of people: 12
Distance (km): 14
Ascents (m): 400
Descents (m): 400Details: -
Title: Looking Glass Bay Ku-Ring Gai NP
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 20/01/2019
Grade: 5
Leader name: Liam Heery
Email address: liamheery@gmail.com
Telephone number: 0416 003 127
Distance (km): 12
Ascents (m): 400
Descents (m): 400Details:From Cowan station we will visit the Aboriginal carvings just off the Jerusuelm Bay track, and then head into the bush to link up with Looking Glass Spur and follow it to where it overlooks Cottage Point.
The majority of this walk will be off track and unsurveyed, so an excellant oppertunity to try out off track walking close to Sydney if you haven't tried it before.
Date: Sun, 27/01/2019
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Title: City walk
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 27/01/2019
Grade: 2
Leader name: Denise Kruse
Email address: denise.kruse@suncorp.com.au
Telephone number: 0410556462
Maximum number of people: 12
Distance (km): 12
Ascents (m): 50
Descents (m): 50
Closing Date: Thursday, January 24, 2019Details:Come and join me on this relaxed walk around the city. We will be meeting at Wynyard train station and walking to Botantical Gardens. After some time drooling over the flowers and scenery we will walk through the Rocks to Barangaroo.
Date: Fri, 08/02/2019
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Title: Genesian theatre: "A Room with a View" by E.M. Forster
See map: Google MapsDate: Fri, 08/02/2019
Grade: Social
Leader name: Len
Email address: sharplen@hotmail.com
Telephone number: 0421932398
Distance (km): 0
Ascents (m): 0
Descents (m): 0
Closing Date: Thursday, January 3, 2019Details:A magical story of young love, and a choice between duty & convention, or love & desire.
Be transported from Florence, Italy to England & return.
Cost: Adults $30.65, Concession $25.65
( pensioners, seniors & full-time students)
The play commences @ 7:30pm.
Date: Sun, 10/02/2019
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Title: Wentworth Falls Circular walk
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 10/02/2019
Grade: 2
Leader name: Freda
Email address: frredanarr@outlook.com
Distance (km): 9
Ascents (m): 250
Descents (m): 250Details:A perfect walk for a hot day ... or any day ... covering Darwin's Track and Under Cliff walk.
Be prepared for steps which are generally well spread out over the walk.
It is an easy walk and follows the shade as much as possible. We will visit some lookouts and examine some of Peter Mulheran's handiwork.
There will be about 1km of road on the return to the station.
Please send membership number and mobile number when booking. Bookings close Fri Feb 8.
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Title: Gibberagong and Bobbin Head Reversed
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 10/02/2019
Grade: 3
Leader name: Deidre McCallum
Email address: dmccallum@agririsk.com.au
Telephone number: +61413526374
Maximum number of people: 12
Distance (km): 13
Ascents (m): 150
Descents (m): 150Details:A new take on a familiar walk. We will do the track in reverse, starting down the fire trail and the short steep descent to the Gibberagong Waterholes. We then slowly wind down along the Cockle Creek through the temperate rainforest to the Empire Marina. A lovely stretch along the Cowan Creek and then up the hill to the Sphinx Memorial.
We will meet at Turramurra Train Station and will need cars to get to that start.
Will try to statt a little earlier to avoid the midday heat.
As always, please provide your mobile number and membership when booking and advise if have a vehicle.
Date: Sun, 17/02/2019
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Title: Bondi to Watsons Bay
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 17/02/2019
Grade: 2
Leader name: denise Kruse
Email address: denise.kruse@suncorp.com.au
Maximum number of people: 12
Distance (km): 11
Ascents (m): 150
Descents (m): 100
Closing Date: Thursday, February 14, 2019Details:Come and join me on this coastal walk following the coast from Bondi to Watsons Bay. Although there is some road walking, it is a chance to drool over some nice properties. At the end there will be the option of swimming.
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Title: Walk: 40 Foot Falls and Box Vale Railway Loop near Mittagong, Southern Highlands
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 17/02/2019
Grade: 3
Leader name: Len
Email address: sharplen@hotmail.com
Telephone number: 0421932398
Maximum number of people: 10
Distance (km): 10
Ascents (m): 170
Descents (m): 170Details:A walk to 40 Foot Falls including steel steps and then afterwards a natural stone bridge across Nattai Creek.The path is partly overgrown with fallen trees on the way to a natural arch.
The walk then continues to the abandoned Box Vale railway via a steep incline with the original coal skip haulage cable still in place.
We finish this circular walk through a tunnel and the railway cuttings.
Date: Sat, 23/02/2019
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Title: Pymble Players: "Embers" by Campion Decent
See map: Google MapsDate: Sat, 23/02/2019
Grade: Social
Leader name: Len
Email address: sharplen@hotmail.com
Telephone number: 0421932398
Distance (km): 0
Ascents (m): 0
Descents (m): 0
Closing Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019Details:Recounts the courage, survival & community strength during the Victorian bush fires in 2003.
Scripted from transcripts & interviews.
Cost: Adults $30, Concession $27 (pensioners & seniors)
The play commences @ 8pm.
Date: Wed, 27/02/2019
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Title: Walk: Bundeena to Maianbar to Jibbon Point. Port Hacking
See map: Google MapsDate: Wed, 27/02/2019
Grade: 2
Leader name: Len
Email address: sharplen@hotmail.com
Telephone number: 0421932398
Distance (km): 10
Ascents (m): 20
Descents (m): 20Details:This relaxed walk involves beach walking, quiet village streets and easy bush tracks.
After returning from Maianbar to Bundeena we head east, mainly along Jibbon Beach, to excellent aboriginal engravings at the point.
All the day's activity is accessed by ferry across Port Hacking from near Cronulla station.
Date: Sun, 10/03/2019
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Title: Walk: Thirlmere Lakes circuit and Steam train ride from Rail Museum
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 10/03/2019
Grade: 1
Leader name: Len
Email address: sharplen@hotmail.com
Telephone number: 0421932398
Maximum number of people: 10
Distance (km): 6
Ascents (m): 0
Descents (m): 0Details:A mainly flat walk around three of the lakes and known as a site for excellent bird watching, with up to 140 species.
The track is rough with many obstacles and occasional steps as it passes varied native plant species; both terrestrial and aquatic.
A heritage pump station used to pump water for steam trains is also passed on our walk.
After the walk we will visit the Rail Museum and from there a 45 minute steam train ride to Buxton and return.
The cost of this is as follows:
Adults $35 (museum only $15);
Concession $25 (museum only $10)
Date: Fri, 05/04/2019
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Title: Genesian theatre: "Enright on the Night" by David Mitchell and Melvyn Morrow
See map: Google MapsDate: Fri, 05/04/2019
Grade: Social
Leader name: Len
Email address: sharplen@hotmail.com
Telephone number: 0421932398
Distance (km): 0
Ascents (m): 0
Descents (m): 0
Closing Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019Details:A revue featuring Nick Enright's wit & songs.
Nick started work @ the Genesian in the early 1970's as a young actor/director.
In his subsequent career he won AWGIE & Helpmann awards & was nominated for an Academy Award.
Cost: Adults $30.65, Concession $25.65 (pensioners, seniors & full-time students).
