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You will find more comprehensive information about bushwalking and camping on the Worth knowing page.
What’s On in October 2020
Thursday 15 and/or Friday 16 October
Blackheath Wanderer
To celebrate the start of term four on 12th October, and month 2 of our brilliant spring - how about a ramble about Blackheath? We're not offering weekend walks in the mountains because of the crowds and closure of many walks due to last summer's fires.
Day 1 This ramble will follow our morning exercise walk(s) along Godson Ave (the uninhabited end), fire trails and bush tracks right to the edge of the Grose Valley. There will be a short scramble down to the Pulpit Rock to Govetts Leap track which we will follow around towards Pulpit Rock. Return mostly the same way. Lunch somewhere on the way or, we will drive out to the park gates and walk up to Hat Hill trig point. We will see the regrowth of much of our forest, plus land contours which were always hidden to us by thick vegetation.
Here's the plan: Meet at Chez Wheatfields (home), or I will pick up any train travellers. The walk starts and ends here.
For overnighters, a simple dinner at the New Ivanhoe hotel.
Day 2 - Slow & easy start today - 10:00am, I will pick up any non-drivers from their accommodation and bring them and their gear back home. Then for a shortish walk up to Burramoko Ridge track (which leads to Hanging Rock) and back. Rhododendron Gardens in the afternoon (entry fee is a small donation - they ask for a gold coin). Coffee/tea in the village.
Return for train catchers and hopefully, time for coffee in the village.
Accommodation in Blackheath is very popular at the moment. Both pubs have reasonably priced rooms.
Train from Central: 7:23am - arrives 9:34am
Train from Blackheath: 15:08 arrives Central 17:21
Promoters: Howard and Irene
Sunday October 18
Walk, kayaking/canoeing, picnic combination
Sutherland – Woronora River
Party size will be limited to 10, so early booking is recommended.
After walking down the paved path from Sutherland Oval to the Woronora River via Prince Edward Park, we will have morning tea/coffee at the (deservedly) popular Woronora Boatshed. An hour of kayaking/canoeing will follow on the placid Forbes Creek and Woronora River using craft hired from the Boatshed (packs and valuables can be left in safe-keeping at the shed). Lunch will be by the water in Prince Edward Park followed by the climb back to Sutherland Oval. The kayaking/canoeing can be as energetic as you want to make it. The walking involved will consist of a 25 mins descent and a 30 minutes solid ascent (easy-medium grade).
The per head cost of hiring the craft will range from $15-20 for 2 person crafts to $25 for a single kayak.
Promoters: Les and Gloria
Grade: See the activity description
Tuesday October 20 – Friday October 23
Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
It has been on my “to visit” list for years and so while I am still recuperating I thought it was about time I headed west.
The plan is to meet at NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park (where we are staying for the duration) on Tuesday, tour the zoo on Wednesday/Thursday and driving home on the Friday
If you are interested in coming, then give me a call.
Promoter: Brian
Some useful links below
https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/dubbo/
https://taronga.org.au/dubbo-zoo
Saturday 31 October
Red Hands Cave Circuit Walk
Please consider joining us on this pleasant and interesting walk.
Start point is at the car park opposite Glenbrook Train Station.
Plan - Meet in Glenbrook as above, walk to the start of the track, complete circuit and return to our start point.
Bring: Usual day walk equipment.
Grade: Easy
Promoter Ross
Future activities
Sunday 1st November A full Moon twilight walk, Bouddi National Park.
A circuit walk, a touch over 5 Km with 150M ascent and decent to The Third Point in Bouddi N/P on the Central Coast. I envisage we’d start around 5pm, possible swim at Little Beach, ascend to Third Point arriving about 7.30pm, have dinner while the full Moon rises at 7.54pm. We would then walk less than 3klm on a good trail to the cars. The Third Point lies at the end of a long down hill trail, an attractive sandstone platform facing due East. A good head torch or a reliable hand torch will be needed for the walk out after dinner. If some members stay over night on the Central Coast caravan park/ motel I would be happy to do a short walk on the Monday before returning to Sydney.
Expressions of interest please.
Grade: Easy
Promoter: Morrie D.
December 5-6
W/E Car Camp
Honeymoon Bay
This is a great little spot which Yarrawood discovered a few years back called Honeymoon Bay. It is a small inlet off Jervis Bay. A relaxing weekend of swimming, canoeing, snorkling or just chilling out. Possible short walks in and around Point Perpendicular.
I am planning on being there when the place opens on Friday afternoon.
Grade: Relaxing
Promoter: Brian
You will find more comprehensive information about bushwalking and camping on the Worth knowing page.
What’s On in October 2020
Thursday 15 and/or Friday 16 October
Blackheath Wanderer
To celebrate the start of term four on 12th October, and month 2 of our brilliant spring - how about a ramble about Blackheath? We're not offering weekend walks in the mountains because of the crowds and closure of many walks due to last summer's fires.
Day 1 This ramble will follow our morning exercise walk(s) along Godson Ave (the uninhabited end), fire trails and bush tracks right to the edge of the Grose Valley. There will be a short scramble down to the Pulpit Rock to Govetts Leap track which we will follow around towards Pulpit Rock. Return mostly the same way. Lunch somewhere on the way or, we will drive out to the park gates and walk up to Hat Hill trig point. We will see the regrowth of much of our forest, plus land contours which were always hidden to us by thick vegetation.
Here's the plan: Meet at Chez Wheatfields (home), or I will pick up any train travellers. The walk starts and ends here.
For overnighters, a simple dinner at the New Ivanhoe hotel.
Day 2 - Slow & easy start today - 10:00am, I will pick up any non-drivers from their accommodation and bring them and their gear back home. Then for a shortish walk up to Burramoko Ridge track (which leads to Hanging Rock) and back. Rhododendron Gardens in the afternoon (entry fee is a small donation - they ask for a gold coin). Coffee/tea in the village.
Return for train catchers and hopefully, time for coffee in the village.
Accommodation in Blackheath is very popular at the moment. Both pubs have reasonably priced rooms.
Train from Central: 7:23am - arrives 9:34am
Train from Blackheath: 15:08 arrives Central 17:21
Promoters: Howard and Irene
Sunday October 18
Walk, kayaking/canoeing, picnic combination
Sutherland – Woronora River
Party size will be limited to 10, so early booking is recommended.
After walking down the paved path from Sutherland Oval to the Woronora River via Prince Edward Park, we will have morning tea/coffee at the (deservedly) popular Woronora Boatshed. An hour of kayaking/canoeing will follow on the placid Forbes Creek and Woronora River using craft hired from the Boatshed (packs and valuables can be left in safe-keeping at the shed). Lunch will be by the water in Prince Edward Park followed by the climb back to Sutherland Oval. The kayaking/canoeing can be as energetic as you want to make it. The walking involved will consist of a 25 mins descent and a 30 minutes solid ascent (easy-medium grade).
The per head cost of hiring the craft will range from $15-20 for 2 person crafts to $25 for a single kayak.
Promoters: Les and Gloria
Grade: See the activity description
Tuesday October 20 – Friday October 23
Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
It has been on my “to visit” list for years and so while I am still recuperating I thought it was about time I headed west.
The plan is to meet at NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park (where we are staying for the duration) on Tuesday, tour the zoo on Wednesday/Thursday and driving home on the Friday
If you are interested in coming, then give me a call.
Promoter: Brian
Some useful links below
https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/dubbo/
https://taronga.org.au/dubbo-zoo
Saturday 31 October
Red Hands Cave Circuit Walk
Please consider joining us on this pleasant and interesting walk.
Start point is at the car park opposite Glenbrook Train Station.
Plan - Meet in Glenbrook as above, walk to the start of the track, complete circuit and return to our start point.
Bring: Usual day walk equipment.
Grade: Easy
Promoter Ross
Future activities
Sunday 1st November A full Moon twilight walk, Bouddi National Park.
A circuit walk, a touch over 5 Km with 150M ascent and decent to The Third Point in Bouddi N/P on the Central Coast. I envisage we’d start around 5pm, possible swim at Little Beach, ascend to Third Point arriving about 7.30pm, have dinner while the full Moon rises at 7.54pm. We would then walk less than 3klm on a good trail to the cars. The Third Point lies at the end of a long down hill trail, an attractive sandstone platform facing due East. A good head torch or a reliable hand torch will be needed for the walk out after dinner. If some members stay over night on the Central Coast caravan park/ motel I would be happy to do a short walk on the Monday before returning to Sydney.
Expressions of interest please.
Grade: Easy
Promoter: Morrie D.
December 5-6
W/E Car Camp
Honeymoon Bay
This is a great little spot which Yarrawood discovered a few years back called Honeymoon Bay. It is a small inlet off Jervis Bay. A relaxing weekend of swimming, canoeing, snorkling or just chilling out. Possible short walks in and around Point Perpendicular.
I am planning on being there when the place opens on Friday afternoon.
Grade: Relaxing
Promoter: Brian
