Program Activities
Date: Sun, 12/10/2025
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Title: Otford Lookout to Little Garie Beach
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 12/10/2025
Activity Type: Walk
Grade: 4
Activity Leader Name: Jan
Email address: Janbrownlie4@outlook.com
Telephone number: 0423 780 064
Maximum Number of People: 10
Distance (km): 20
Ascents (m): 200
Descents (m): 200Car Pooling is required for this activity, you may wish to contact the walk leader if you would like to have an estimate of what the cost to you might be.Details:We will start this walk at the carpark marking the Southern end of the Coastal Track. Once we climb to the top, we will follow the fire trail to Garrawarra Farm carpark then down the Burgh Track to Burning Palms. We then head north following the Coast Track to Little Garie Beach then come back to Otford via the Coast Track with its beautiful views down to Wollongong. The walk is on well marked bushtracks and a fire trail.
Date: Sun, 19/10/2025
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Title: Riverside Walk, Lane Cove National Park
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 19/10/2025
Activity Type: Walk
Grade: 2
Activity Leader Name: Ed
Email address: Denise.kruse@myyahoo.com
Maximum Number of People: 12
Distance (km): 10
Ascents (m): 100
Descents (m): 40Car Pooling is required for this activity, you may wish to contact the walk leader if you would like to have an estimate of what the cost to you might be.Details:Join Ed and Denise on this classic hard grade 2 walk on well marked bush tracks along Lane Cove River. The walk has some challenges including a creek crossing and some rough terrain.
Date: Sat, 25/10/2025
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Title: Pymble Players The Appleton Ladies Potato Race by Melanie Tait
See map: Google MapsDate: Sat, 25/10/2025
Activity Type: Theatre Night
Grade: Social
Activity Leader Name: Len
Email address: sharplen25@gmail.com
Distance (km): 0
Ascents (m): 0
Descents (m): 0Car pooling is not required for this activity.Closing Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025Details:The Plot:: The Appleton Show has a famous Potato Race. However, the winning man's prize is $1,000 and the winning woman's prize is a measly $200. Penny, returning to this small country town of her childhood, decides to take steps to restore gender parity. This precipitates a spiralling, hilarious culture war. Please Note: Pymble Players are now at the Zenith Theatre in Chatswood. Also, contrary to usual, the play is on a Saturday night. The play starts at 7:30pm and runs for approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including interval. Cost: Adults $36 (includes share of transaction fee). Concession card holders $31 (includes share of transaction fee). Please book and pay no later than Thursday 2nd October. For Members and Partners only.
Date: Sun, 26/10/2025
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Title: Cancer Council 7 Bridges Walk
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 26/10/2025
Activity Type: Walk
Grade: 4
Activity Leader Name: Fiona Bachmann
Email address: FionaSBD@hotmail.com
Telephone number: 0403 197 116
Maximum Number of People: 10
Distance (km): 28
Ascents (m): 184
Descents (m): 195Car pooling is not required for this activity.Closing Date: Friday, October 24, 2025Details:The 7 Bridges Walk is an annual community event held in Sydney, designed to raise awareness and funds for cancer research and support services. This group will be starting from Milsons Point 7:30am and aiming to do the whole circuit. However, participants can choose to leave at an earlier exit point. Participants must first register on the 7 Bridges website:
https://www.7bridgeswalk.com.au/share
Although requested to on the website, there is no additional fundraising expectation - just registration and walking. The walk traverses seven iconic bridges around Sydney Harbour, connecting famous bridges such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Anzac Bridge, Iron Cove Bridge, and more.
Date: Sun, 02/11/2025
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Title: Rose Bay to Milsons Point - Stage 2 of the Bondi to Manly Walk
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 02/11/2025
Activity Type: Walk
Grade: 3
Activity Leader Name: Peter
Email address: Phgriffiths60@gmail.com
Maximum Number of People: 10
Distance (km): 16
Ascents (m): 347
Descents (m): 0Car pooling is not required for this activity.Details: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.
Date: Sun, 09/11/2025
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Title: Manly to Collaroy - Book after 20/10
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 09/11/2025
Activity Type: Walk
Grade: 2
Activity Leader Name: Andrea
Email address: andrea.mcdonnell63@icloud.com
Maximum Number of People: 12
Distance (km): 11
Ascents (m): 120
Descents (m): 120Car pooling is not required for this activity.Details:Book after 20 October 2025. Following the coastal track from Manly to Collaroy passing 9 northern beaches, over 2 or 3 low cliffs, along paved walkways, boardwalks, bush tracks and sand (minimal beach walking). There may be a swimming opportunity depending on the weather. Finishing at Collaroy express bus stop with a drinks diversion for anyone who’s thirsty.
Date: Tue, 11/11/2025
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Title: Online New Activity Leaders Forum - Book after 23/10
See map: Google MapsDate: Tue, 11/11/2025
Activity Type: Club Event
Grade: Social
Activity Leader Name: Denise
Email address: denise.kruse@myyahoo.com
Maximum Number of People: 8
Distance (km): 0
Ascents (m): 0
Descents (m): 0Car pooling is not required for this activity.Details:This is a 30 min online forum for new Activity Leaders starting at 6pm (and those who want to brush up). The aim is to give you support and address any concerns. 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. Once you book I will set up the meeting.
Date: Sun, 16/11/2025
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Title: Watsons Bay to Circular Quay - Book after 1/11
See map: Google MapsDate: Sun, 16/11/2025
Activity Type: Walk
Grade: 3
Activity Leader Name: Jacqui
Email address: jacquelinejoseph@yahoo.com.au
Maximum Number of People: 13
Distance (km): 16
Ascents (m): 333
Descents (m): 340Car pooling is not required for this activity.Details:BOOKINGS FROM 1st NOV. Starting with a ferry ride from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay, this is a stunning walk exploring the southern harbour shores. Highlights include scenic harbour views and pleasant cafes and beaches along the way....and finally a gelato stop at Circular Quay! A joint walk with The Bush Club.
Date: Sat, 22/11/2025
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Title: Grand Canyon Blackheath - Book after 1/11
See map: Google MapsDate: Sat, 22/11/2025
Activity Type: Walk
Grade: 3
Activity Leader Name: Lindsay
Email address: lindsay.m.kelly027@gmail.com
Maximum Number of People: 12
Distance (km): 9
Ascents (m): 301
Descents (m): 301Car Pooling is required for this activity, you may wish to contact the walk leader if you would like to have an estimate of what the cost to you might be.Details:This is a circuit walk starting at Evans Lookout and descending into a dry canyon on well marked tracks with steps. After 1.5km we traverse the canyon floor and cross over the creek with some uneven rock hopping then start the ascent back to Evans Lookout.
Date: Sat, 29/11/2025
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Title: The Killer Queen Experience
See map: Google MapsDate: Sat, 29/11/2025
Activity Type: Club Event
Grade: Social
Activity Leader Name: Lynn
Email address: denise.kruse@myyahoo.com
Maximum Number of People: 8
Distance (km): 0
Ascents (m): 0
Descents (m): 0Car pooling is not required for this activity.Details:Join Lynn and Denise at The Killer Queen Experience at Norths Cammeray. We will be having dinner before hand before enjoying the band/singers recreating the band Queen. Sing and dance to Queen's greatest hits. Tickets are $47pp. Payment will secure your spot. For more details
https://norths.com.au/events/the-killer-queen-experience/