This is an informal 1-hour online forum for new Activity Leaders starting at 6pm (and those who want to brush up) where we will discuss how to lead a walk, requirements on the day and risk management. When emailing to book let me know if you want specific issues discussed.

Enjoy a night of live theatre at the Zenith Theatre Chatswood; the new venue for Pymble Players. The Plot: Clarissa, wife of a diplomat, is adept at spinning tales of adventure, but with a murder in her drawing room she finds live drama harder to cope with. She is desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives and enlists the help of her guests. However, they are interrupted by the arrival of a wry detective. Cost: Adults $36. Concession (Pensioners and Seniors Card Holders) $31. Please book and pay no later than Thursday 3rd July. For Members and their partners only.

This is a Central Coast coastal walk from Forresters Beach Lookout to Bateau Bay and through to Shelly Beach for lunch before returning the same way.  With some luck, maybe we will spot some whales at Crackneck Lookout.  The walk is mostly flat and easy with some fully paved tracks.  There are only two lots of stairs, a relatively short one close to the start and a long set of stairs down to Bateau Bay.  You have the option to skip the long stairs if desired.  The pace will be relaxed.

We will be following the Great North Walk through bushland and mangroves following the Lane Cove River and walking through Buffalo Creek Reserve, Boronia Park and Field of Mars Reserve.  We will be walking on well-marked bush tracks with some board walking and limited street walking.

Join Ed and Denise on this Blue Mountains walk around Lawson to Hazelbrook. We will be using public transport and visiting Adelina, Terrace and Victor Falls. The walk is on well marked tracks with some creek crossings. Walk is open to members and their partners.

Enjoy a Winter circuit walk with a warming hearty lunch at the Austrian Club, in Frenchs Forest, before returning to Seaforth Oval. We descend from the Oval via The Timbergetters Track to Bantry Bay. The Bay Track is then followed to the base of the Bluff before ascending the bush track and stone steps for extensive views to the east over Bantry Bay. It is then only a short walk to the Austrian Club on a bush track and fire trail. After lunch, the walk back to the Oval is almost flat via quiet roads, fire trails and a short walk on a bush track. There is an opportunity to view aboriginal engravings on the way. No half and half please. You must do the walk before lunch. Please book no later than Saturday 19 July.

Join Yasmin at LaBotte Restaurant, a family owned and run Italian Restaurant located at 608 Willoughby Road, Willoughby. If coming from the city, you can reach the restaurant by catching the 120 bus from Town Hall which drops you off 1 minute from the restaurant. We will be meeting at the restaurant at 6.30pm. The restaurant has great reviews and you can check out the menu here Menus – La Botte. If you wish to join Yasmin then send her an email and pay a deposit of $30 to her PayID mobile number 0412 622 717.

We will be starting the walk at Rose Bay Ferry Wharf and walking around the harbour to North Sydney Wharf.  Along the way we will pass through the Domain and cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The main loop walk is 15km long, linking several bushland reserves and parks for you to explore. The walk starts at Greenwich Ferry Wharf on Lane Cove River, taking you along the water's edge to Shell Park and then along a few residential streets to Gore Creek Reserve. From Gore Creek, the walk continues up through the reserve, eventually leading you west to Warraroon Reserve and Tambourine Bay Park. From the bay, the loop walk continues west to Burns Bay, where it heads north through Lovetts Reserve along the Lane Cove River to Blackman Park in Lane Cove West. The loop walk continues north along the Ventemans Track towards Lane Cove North. It then goes under Epping Road to Batten Reserve and Stringybark Creek along the Harry Howard Bushwalk to Stringybark Reserve. From Stringybark Reserve, you will journey along tree-lined residential streets in Lane Cove North to Epping Road. The loop walk then continues south along residential streets to the beautiful Lane Cove Bushland Park, eventually leading back to Gore Creek Reserve. The pace will be brisk.

The walk will start at the Monday Morning Cafe opposite Thornleigh Train Station on the west side of the railway line. Meet Julie and John at the cafe at 9am for a 9:30am start. There will be a short urban street walk to join the Great North Walk. We will then follow the GNW around the back of the suburb of Westleigh following the track through Berowra Valley Regional Park. We will traverse the Blue Gum Forest as we make our way toward The Fishponds and eventually emerging at the bottom of the Hornsby Heritage Steps at the Rosemead Rd Park. We will then ascend the Hornsby Heritage Steps (over 300) to access the back streets of Hornsby. It is then just a short walk to Hornsby Train Station. Please note there will be some rocky locations which will require rock climbing up and down. Most of the trail will be undulating.

The Kiama Coastal Walk is 21km but we are splitting it up over 2 days.  You can walk one day or stay down in Kiama and complete both walks. Today we will be walking the Kiama to Minnimurra section on well-marked tracks and paths.  Along the way we will enjoy sea views and headlands.   

The Kiama Coastal Walk is 21km but we are splitting it up over 2 days.  You can walk one day or stay down in Kiama and complete both walks. Today we will be walking Gerringong to Kiama section well-marked tracks and paths.  Along the way we will enjoy sea views and headlands. 

This is a 5-night challenging multi day 65km bushwalk following the Green Gully Track, west of Port Macquarie, in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.  It is a full backpack bushwalk although you will not be camping as you will be staying in heritage huts each night. You need experience in full backpack bushwalking and have experience in carrying your gear on overnight full backpack bushwalks. This includes the ability to carry your food. The walk will be occasionally challenging with a 900 descent on day 2 and walk along the creek on day 3 and a 600 m ascent on day 4.  For details of the walk please see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/the-green-gully-track/visitor-info

We will be meeting at Wentworth Falls Station at 9am and walking the Darwin and Undercliff/Overcliff tracks from Wentworth Falls to Leura.  We will be visiting Weeping Rock and Wentworth Falls. The walk is on well-marked bush tracks with stunning views over the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains.

Muogamarra Nature Reserve is open 6 weeks every year and is located about 3km from Cowan.  We will be meeting with a Park Ranger at 10am at the Muogamarra Visitors Centre.  We have booked the Lloyd Trig Deerubbin Walk guided tour which takes about 3 to 4 hours but afterwards we will be able to wander around the Visitor Centre and the Nature Reserve.  Cost Adult $35 and Concession $30 to be paid on the day.  Bring snacks, lunch, water and wear suitable clothing for the weather on the day. When booking let the Walk Leader (Anna) know if you require a lift or can provide a lift as the Nature Reserve is not near public transport.

We will be walking on well marked bush tracks exploring Flint and Steel Beach and the Resolute Loop.

Join Lynn and Denise on this walk through Duffys Forest. We will follow fire trails and an overgrown narrow track to Mount Murray Anderson. The walk has gradual climbs with some short rock scrambles however you will be rewarded with great views and spring flowers. Members only.

All members are welcome to attend the Club's Committee Meeting which will be held online via Microsoft Teams. If you have any issues or matters you wish the Club to consider please send me an email by 16th October with the details so it can be included in the Agenda.