Program Activities

Join Ed and Denise in beating the summer heat on this coastal walk.  We will be following the Bicentennial Walk from Bondi to Watsons Bay.  You can drop out at that time or continue onto Rose Bay.  The walk is on well-marked paths and tracks.

Explore Warriewood Wetlands and a couple of beaches and beachside cliffs on a fairly leisurely day.  The walk involves boardwalks, footpaths, some reasonably short climbs along the coast and a short walk along the beach. We hope to experience some birdlife, views along the coast and a swim. Walk is accessible from B1 bus from Wynyard. 

Enjoy an early morning ride from Meadowbank via Olympic Park along the Parramatta River, Flemington, Strathfield and along the scenic Cooks River to meet the new GreenWay Cycle Track from Earlwood to the Bay Run route for morning tea at Nield Park Pavilion Cafe. This is a joint activity with the Bush Club.

Subject to weather, we will be walking from Balmoral Beach to Taronga Zoo Wharf. The walk is coastal and is on well-marked walking tracks with a swimming opportunity. We will be visiting Middle Head, Georges Heights and Bradley's Head.

The Plot: Hercule Poirot is out of retirement to untangle a web of secrets, lies and scandal surrounding the mysterious death of Roger Ackroyd. Ticket cost: Adults $38.65 Concession card holders $33.65. Please book and pay me by no later than Thursday 5th February. This social activity is for members and their partners only.

Location: Maggie’s European Restaurant, 7/50 Macleay Street Potts Point (opposite the Fountain Park), The restaurant is a 7 minute walk from Kings Cross Station. We will be meeting at the restaurant at 6pm. The restaurant serves signature European-Style food – you’ll be tempted by everything from a delicious Jaeger Schnitzel with a scrumptious side of Rosti to a hearty Goulash or Cabbage Rolls. And for those who like to play it straight, a juicy Sirloin or Salmon Steak awaits. Vegetarian options also available. Please advise Yasmin you will be attending. Deposit $25 to Yasmin’s PayID. 

Starting from Rockdale Station we head down Bay Street to Brighton Le Sands where we then follow the Botany Bay shoreline to Captain Cook Bridge - from here we travel over the bridge to then pick up the Mangroves Boardwalk Trail continuing to follow Botany Bay. There will be an option to stop at the Bearded Man Brewery for a refreshing ale. We then continue on to Wanda Beach for our beach trek to Cronulla.  When registering please provide your membership no and mobile number.

A pleasant social day out experiencing the Beauty of the Bays in and around Sydney Harbour. Starting at Circular Quay we will stroll to Walsh Bay followed by Pyrmont Bay then onto Jones Bay then meander into Johnstons Bay at Pirrama Park for hot fresh cinnamon donuts and coffee!  Once we have indulged on our delicious donuts we then ramble to the Anzac Bridge (over and under) to White Bay where we make our way through the historic back streets of Rozelle then through the historic back streets of Balmain (stopping for lunch along the way in one of the harbourside reserves). Following lunch we make our way to the Balmain East Ferry Wharf and then it’s a ferry ride to our last but not least port of call Lavendar Bay alighting at Milsons Point Ferry Wharf where we then do a stroll through Luna Park taking in the sights and sounds and having a recovery drink in the bar. When registering please provide your membership number and mobile number.

Starting with a morning coffee at the Overboard Cafe we then start our relaxing walk exploring the history and beauty of Cockatoo Island with lunch to follow at the Marina Cafe and Bar and then some more walking and exploring around the Island. When registering please provide your membership no and mobile number.

Enjoy a walk halfway around Narrabeen Lake then follow paved tracks to Dee Why beach. Explore the edge of Dee Why Lagoon and Long Reef Point before finishing in Collaroy. A swim and drink at the end of the walk are optional. The walk is accessible using the B1 express bus from Wynyard. 

To celebrate Womens Week we will be walking the well marked tracks from Bondi with great views of the coast.  We will be meeting at Bondi Beach at approximately 9.15am and aiming to finish at Maroubra by 1pm.  The walk is open to all sexes.

To celebrate Women's Week, we will be walking an undulating scenic coastal walk.  The walk includes street and track walking commencing from east side of Milsons Point Station via Cremorne Point, Mosman Bay Wharf, Taronga Zoo and Balmoral Beach with an optional swim at Chinaman's Beach before a bus ride to City/North Sydney/St Leonards Station. Many exit points if you want a shorter walk. Joint walk with The Bush Club.  All sexes welcome. Please note Jacqui will be away until 1st March 2026.

Join Ed and Denise on this classic walk in the Royal National Park (weather permitting). We will leave our cars at Garrawarra Farm and follow the track down to Burning Palms to Burning Palms Beach and then we will walk onto the Figure of Eight Pool.  We will be aiming to walk to the Pool in low tide as the Pool is on a rock shelf which is normally under water. Although there is a track to the Pool there may be slippery rocks, but it will be worth it. We then retrace our steps to the beach and walk back to the cars via Burgh Ridge. Pace will be relaxed. We will be finished by 3pm.

Join me for a walk along the beautiful Deep Creek and up the hill through the bush to explore the 9-sided Baha’i Temple. We will finish by visiting Irrawong Waterfall and the Warriewood Wetlands  This walk can be accessed using the B1 express bus from Wynyard. 

Join Ed and Denise on this walk which is from Hornsby Station to Lisgar Gardens and then following Blue Gum Creek to the Fish Ponds and return to Hornsby via the Depression Era Steps.  There is a crossing of the creek required.   The walk is on well marked bush tracks. Optional lunch at Hornsby RSL at your own expense.  You need to bring ID. The walk will be a morning walk and the pace will be relaxed.

The Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Saturday 13th June 2026 commencing at 11.30am at the Firehouse Hotel, Walker St North Sydney. The AGM Notice to Members will be circulated to Members well prior to the meeting. All Members are welcome to attend - please register with Denise Kruse by no later than 5 June 2025.