Walks Program

Date: Sat, 23/03/2024

  1. Title: FULL - Cockatoo Island Walkabout
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Sat, 23/03/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 2
    Leader name: Leah Taylor
    Email address: leahe2406@gmail.com
    Maximum number of people: 8
    Distance (km): 5
    Ascents (m): 100
    Descents (m): 100
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Details:

    A step back in time exploring the rich history of Cockatoo Island.  Our walkabout will include lunch at the Marina Cafe & Bar. When registering please provide your membership and mobile numbers.

Date: Sun, 24/03/2024

  1. Title: FULL - River To Harbour Bush Corridors
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Sun, 24/03/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 3
    Leader name: Leah Taylor
    Email address: leahe2406@gmail.com
    Maximum number of people: 8
    Distance (km): 16
    Ascents (m): 150
    Descents (m): 150
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Details:

    Starting from Lane Cove we will follow the river bush corridors of Tambourine Bay Park, Warraroon Reserve through to Gore Creek Reserve followed by a short urban street walk through Greenwich to the start of the Gore Cove Reserve then onto Berry Island and Oyster Cove Reserve. It is then an easy urban stroll through Waverton and McMahons Point finishing at Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden at Lavendar Bay. For those interested there will be a ‘recovery drink’ at the Kirribilli Club overlooking the harbour. When registering please include your member number and mobile.

Date: Tue, 26/03/2024

  1. Title: Tasty Trivia Night at Harbour View Hotel The Rocks
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Tue, 26/03/2024
    Activity Type: Other
    Grade: 0
    Leader name: Jacqui Joseph
    Email address: jacquelinejoseph@yahoo.com.au
    Telephone number: 0431 476 771
    Maximum number of people: 8
    Distance (km): 0
    Ascents (m): 0
    Descents (m): 0
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Details:

    Join us for a mouthwatering evening of Tasty Trivia at THE ROCKS, where you can test your knowledge while enjoying delicious food and drinks (various meal specials available).  Savour the flavours of a gastronomic quiz night exclusively crafted for epicureans at the Harbour View Hotel in The Rocks from 6.30-8pm.  Get ready to chow down on some Tasty Trivia and a chance to wine prizes!  This quiz night is a foodie's dream come true, with a menu of delicious culinary questions and interactive challenges like "What Famous Foodie?", "Mystery Kitchen Utensil", and "Spice Up Your Score"!

Date: Fri, 29/03/2024

  1. Title: Northern Harbour Milson’s Point to the Spit Walk
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Fri, 29/03/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 3
    Leader name: Jacqueline Joseph
    Email address: jacquelinejoseph@yahoo.com.au
    Telephone number: 0431 476 771
    Maximum number of people: 13
    Distance (km): 18
    Ascents (m): 300
    Descents (m): 100
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Details:

    An undulating coastal walk including street and track walking commencing from East side of Milsons Point Station via iconic scenery including Cremorne Point, Mosman Bay Wharf, Taronga Zoo and Balmoral  Beach with an optional swim at Chinamans Beach before a bus ride to City/North Sydney/St Leonards Station.

Date: Sat, 30/03/2024

  1. Title: Allenby Park and Manly Dam
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Sat, 30/03/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 3
    Leader name: Andrea McDonnell
    Email address: andreamcdonnell@optusnet.com.au
    Maximum number of people: 14
    Distance (km): 15
    Ascents (m): 150
    Descents (m): 150
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Details:

    Explore the hidden Allenby Park and its waterfall, then continue on to Manly Dam for at least one more waterfall, Mermaid Pool and possibly a swim in the Dam. For those who are interested at the end we can test out a brewery or two in Brookvale. 

Date: Sun, 31/03/2024

  1. Title: Bondi to Maroubra
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Sun, 31/03/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 2
    Leader name: Denise Kruse
    Email address: denise.kruse@suncorp.com.au
    Telephone number: 0410 556 462
    Maximum number of people: 12
    Distance (km): 12
    Ascents (m): 0
    Descents (m): 392
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Details:

    Come and join Denise and Ed on this classic coastal walk on Easter Sunday.  We will be following the footpath (with a touch of road walking) from Bondi Beach to Maroubra. Along the way we will be passing through parks, bays and on cliffs and even a cemetery. The pace will be relaxed and there will be chance for a fish and chip lunch if you want.

Date: Sun, 07/04/2024

  1. Title: Walk - Artarmon to NSW Government House for Free Live Jazz
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Sun, 07/04/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 2
    Leader name: Jacqui Joseph
    Email address: jacquelinejoseph@yahoo.com.au
    Telephone number: 0431 476 771
    Maximum number of people: 13
    Distance (km): 13
    Ascents (m): 50
    Descents (m): 50
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Details:

    Enjoy a leisurely morning autumn walk from Artarmon Station via Flat Rock Creek, Tunks, Primrose, Anderson Parks via Milsons Point and crossing the Harbour Bridge to NSW Government House for live jazz@the house! Jazz ensembles from the State's best service bands will perform in the relaxed ambience of the Government House Gardens. Music begins from 12:00pm, with further sets at 1:00pm and 2:00pm - all free of charge! The House is open for free viewing from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Date: Fri, 12/04/2024

  1. Title: Atlantis by Lally Katz - New Theatre Newtown
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    Date: Fri, 12/04/2024
    Activity Type: Theatre Night
    Grade: Social
    Leader name: Len
    Email address: sharplen25@gmail.com
    Distance (km): 0
    Ascents (m): 0
    Descents (m): 0
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Closing Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
    Details:

    Australian writer Lally, is seeking to re discover the lost innocence of her childhood in America; a country now gone crazy with excess and deception. A self-deprecating, incurably romantic, optimistic and cynical journey through a maze of outrageous situations which is hilarious and intoxicating. Please book and pay by no later than Thursday 21st March. Cost: Adults: $37 and Concession: $32. This Social event is for Members Only.

     

Date: Sun, 14/04/2024

  1. Title: North Shore Harbourside Bushland Walk
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Sun, 14/04/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 3
    Leader name: Jacqui Joseph
    Email address: jacquelinejoseph@yahoo.com.au
    Telephone number: 0431 476 771
    Maximum number of people: 13
    Distance (km): 18
    Ascents (m): 100
    Descents (m): 100
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Details:

    St Leonards Station to Milsons Point via North Shore Harbourside: Starting at St Leonards Station we will head towards Lane Cove Bushland Park, and then follow Gore Creek down to the Harbour. We’ll follow bush tracks around Greenwich Point, and then pick up the Gadyan Track around Berry Island. We’ll then visit the Coal Loader, and go through the tunnel to Balls Heads Reserve, and then onto the former BP Parklands, followed by Sawmillers Reserve, Blues Point, and finally finish at Milsons Point. More than half of this route is on bush tracks, some little used and a little overgrown in places. The remainder is mostly in parkland, with a limited amount of street walking. Plenty of great harbour views along the way! 

Date: Sun, 21/04/2024

  1. Title: Sphinx to Bobbin Head, Ku ring gai NP
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Sun, 21/04/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 3
    Leader name: Ed Youds
    Email address: denise.kruse@suncorp.com.au
    Telephone number: 0410 556 462
    Maximum number of people: 10
    Distance (km): 12
    Ascents (m): 200
    Descents (m): 200
    Car 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 no doubt Denise) on this classic bushwalk through Ku ring gai National Park.  We will be walking the Sphinx Track down to Bobbin Head following Cowan Creek.  After lunch we will then return via Cockle Creek (although Denise will probably return via Bobbin Head Track). The pace will be relaxed. 

Date: Sun, 19/05/2024

  1. Title: Macquarie Park to Thornleigh
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Sun, 19/05/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 2
    Leader name: Ed Youds
    Email address: Denise.kruse@suncorp.com.au
    Telephone number: 0438 674 163
    Maximum number of people: 12
    Distance (km): 12
    Ascents (m): 173
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Details:

    Join Ed and co-leader Denise on this walk through Lane Cove National Park on well marked bush tracks following the Lane Cove Valley. We walk from Macquarie Station to De Burghs Bridge and then onto the Great North Walk to Thornleigh. The walk will be at a relaxed pace.

Date: Sat, 15/06/2024

  1. Title: All Nations - Committee Meeting and Annual General Meeting
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    Date: Sat, 15/06/2024
    Activity Type: Club Meeting
    Grade: 0
    Leader name: Leah Taylor
    Email address: leahe2406@gmail.com
    Maximum number of people: 20
    Distance (km): 0
    Ascents (m): 0
    Descents (m): 0
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Closing Date: Friday, June 7, 2024
    Details:

    The Committee Meeting will commence at 10am followed by the Annual General Meeting (venue/location will be advised at a later date). Proceedings to finish around 12noon followed by a lunch get together (venue to be advised).  Please note the lunch will be at your own expense.  When registering please provide your membership number.

Date: Sun, 16/06/2024

  1. Title: Rhodes to Abbotsford Walk
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    Date: Sun, 16/06/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 3
    Leader name: Ed Youds
    Email address: Denise.kruse@suncorp.com.au
    Telephone number: 0410 556 462
    Maximum number of people: 12
    Distance (km): 17
    Ascents (m): 120
    Descents (m): 90
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Details:

    Join Ed and Denise on Ed's favourite inner city walk. We follow the Parramatta River along Yaralla Bay and Chicken and Hen Bays.  After lunch at the Canada Bay Club, we then continue onto Abbotsford. The walk will be at a relaxed pace and you can drop out at Cabarita. The walk is on well marked paths with a touch of road walking. It is a good introduction to Grade 3 walks.

Date: Sun, 07/07/2024

  1. Title: Bundeena Loop - Marley Beach via Jibbon Head
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Sun, 07/07/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 3
    Leader name: Denise Kruse
    Email address: denise.kruse@suncorp.com.au
    Telephone number: 0410 556 462
    Maximum number of people: 12
    Distance (km): 16
    Ascents (m): 254
    Descents (m): 254
    Car 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 loop walk from Bundeena to Marley Beach via Jibbon Head. The walk is on well marked tracks with great coastal views and maybe sighting some aboriginal rock carvings.  Some of the walk is on raised boards but it will be worth it. The pace will be relaxed.

Date: Sun, 28/07/2024

  1. Title: A Mystery Walk
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    Date: Sun, 28/07/2024
    Activity Type: Walk
    Grade: 2
    Leader name: Peter Griffiths
    Email address: phgriffihs60@gmail.com
    Telephone number: 0432 638 994
    Maximum number of people: 10
    Distance (km): 13
    Ascents (m): 0
    Descents (m): 0
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Details:

    This is a place holder for Peter.  Further details to be provided. 

Date: Sat, 30/11/2024

  1. Title: 2024 Christmas Party - Retro Theme
    See map: Google Maps
    Date: Sat, 30/11/2024
    Activity Type: Club Event
    Grade: 0
    Leader name: Leah Taylor
    Email address: leahe2406@gmail.com
    Maximum number of people: 30
    Distance (km): 0
    Ascents (m): 0
    Descents (m): 0
    Car pooling is not required for this activity.
    Closing Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
    Details:

    SAVE THE DATE!  Our Christmas Party this year will be a RETRO THEME where you can choose whichever 'decade' suits your personality.  You might be a 1950's, 1960's, 1970's or for the young ones the Naughty 90's!  Or you may wish to go back further to the Roaring Forties!!  The Christmas Party will be a night time event with finger food and dancing....yes dancing!  All you need to do is pay for your own drinks!  Venue/location will be advised at a later date and will be central to public transport. RSVP's due by Friday 15 November.

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