Program Activities

We will be meeting at Macquarie Uni Metro Station and walking through Christie Park and joining the Great North Walk.  We do have to cross the Lane Cove River via stepping stones. We then walk along the north side of Lane Cove River going underneath De Burghs Bridge and joining part of the Riverside Walk around to the south side of the Lane Cove River. We will be walking on well-marked bush tracks with a relaxed pace. After lunch we then walk up to Macquarie Park Metro Station via a bush track.

Join us on this walk around Dangar Island in the Hawkesbury. We will catch the 9.27am train from Hornsby to Brooklyn (Hawkesbury River Station) and then a ferry to Dangar Island. Cost of the ferry is $5.50 concession/$10.90 adult one way. The ferry ride is 30 minutes each way. After a coffee stop, we will explore Dangar Island including a short track in the centre of the island which involves some rock climbing. We then finish with lunch at the Bowling Club (or you can bring your own and eat in the park). Lunch at the Club costs between $20-$30. We then return by ferry back to Brooklyn then catch the train back to Hornsby. Please note there will be a 45-minute wait for the train however Brooklyn has a very good hotel! If you wish to avoid the 45-minute wait for the train you can drive to Brooklyn and catch the ferry. For those catching the train, we will return to Hornsby at 3.30pm. When booking please indicate whether you will be catching the train or driving to Brooklyn.

Enjoy a circuit walk exploring a variety of North Head highlights including the Quarantine Station, North Fort and lookouts. We will take time to learn about the history of the area.

Come along to this small intimate causal Japanese restaurant for some yummy Japanese food. They do terrific Bento Boxes for dinner for around $30, featuring contents like tempura, sashimi, miso, rice, salad, teriyaki salmon/beef/chicken - and you choose black or white rice. They also have a range of entrees including: gyozas, spring rolls, karage chicken and prawn parcels. It’s also BYO! If you would like to come $30 secures your spot, please deposit to me via PayID and email me to let me know. We will meet there at 6.30pm, it’s less than 5 minutes walk from Kings Cross Train Station and almost on the corner of Darlinghurst Road and Macleay Street, opposite the Kings Cross Fountain. Dessert will be a few steps down the road at Riverina Gelato!

The Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Saturday 24th May 2025 commencing at 11.30am at the Firehouse Hotel, Walker St North Sydney. The AGM Notice to Members was circulated by email on 16 April. All Members are welcome to attend - please register with Denise Kruse by no later than 16 May.

Join Ed and 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 on a well-marked bush track. After lunch you have a choice as to how you return. Ed will return via Cockle Creek which makes the walk a Grade 3 as there will be some rock hopping. Denise will be return via Bobbin Head Track which makes the walk a Grade 2 as it is on a well-marked fire trail. The pace will be relaxed. 

Join Lynn and Denise at this social event listening and dancing to the greatest Abba hits. The show comprises of singers and musicians recreating the music of Abba at Norths Leagues Club, Cammeray.  The show starts at 8pm with optional dinner beforehand (dinner is extra cost to the show).  The Club is easy to get to - you can either drive (there is a carpark at the Club) or catch a bus. Cost of the show $41pp payable when booking with Denise. This is a Member Only Event. PLEASE NOTE:  Once you have paid the ticket is non-refundable.

There is an iconic 80km coastal walk which is known as Bondi to Manly. Peter is planning to walk the length of the walk and we are invited to join him. You can join him on all stages or one. Stage 1 is Bondi to Rose Bay via Watsons Bay some of which is already familiar to us. We will be following the Federation Cliff Walk which is the track between Bondi and Watsons Bay. Then after reaching Watsons Bay we will continue to Rose Bay via Nielsen Park and Parsley Bay. You can drop out along the way.  The pace will be moderate.