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You will find more comprehensive information about bushwalking and camping on the Worth knowing page.
What’s On in August 2020
Saturday August 1
Ettalong to Wagstaff. Day walk.
The walk will start at the Ettalong Oval, cross the Rip Bridge, steep ascent up Daley’s Point Ridge, Traverse the plateau then a steep descent to Hardy’s Bay then Flat waterfront walking to Wagstaff. Catch the Palm Beach ferry to Ettalong and return to the Oval.
On roads, bridge, fire trail, tracks and rough pads. Coffee at Hardy’s Bay and need $3 for the ferry ride.
Length: 11km
Grade: Medium
Leader: Morrie Donovan
Thursday August 13
Darri Track to Warrimoo Track, North Turramurra
The Darri Track starting at North Turramurra winds through the picturesque remnants of classic Sydney sandstone bushland along the upper reaches of Cowan Creek before eventually joining the Warrimoo Track in Kuring-gai Chase National Park. Here we will stop for a late morning tea/early lunch with views north to Bobbin Head. The total walk is approximately 6 kms (approximately 2.5 - 3 hours) on service trails and bush tracks with some steep sections. We will take an easy pace with breaks along the track to enjoy the views.
Grade: Moderate (170m total elevation)
Leaders: Rob Gillam and Jane Tebbatt
Thursday August 20
Harold Reid Reserve Castle Cove - and architectural highlights of Castlecrag
This walk passes through wonderful bushland in the Harold Reid Reserve along Middle Harbour foreshore. Option to finish here at lunchtime or continue through the streets of heritage suburb Castlecrag, viewing some examples of the architecture of Walter Burley Griffin, Marion Mahony and their successor, Eric Nicholls. Slow paced walk to give us time to enjoy the wildflowers and the architecture.
Grade: Easy. Some steps and minor ascents/descents. Mainly formed track and street walking. Approximately 8 km
Leader: Pam Freeland
Wednesday August 26
Buffalo Creek, Field of Mars, East Ryde- Boronia Park
An easy walk down Buffalo Creek to Lane Cove River and back through Boronia Park.
Bring lunch and other day gear. Lunch will be at the River, lovely lookout.
Approx 7kms
Grade: Easy
Leader: Ron Binet
Aug 28th to Sept 1st
Maules Ck - Car Camp
This 4 night car camp at Maule Creek is on an 1800 acre lot above Maule Ck.
My daughter and son in law own this amazing property, 2 hours drive north of Gunnedah it’s situated just outside the south eastern flanks of the Mount Kaputar N/P.
The camp area has 2 toilets, a hot shower, shelter for bad weather and is 5 star extremely remote camping.
Walking; There are no formed tracks. However the scope here is unlimited for many short and medium length walks over a great variety of mountain terrain, not to mention some great lookouts along the way.
Because of the long drive we need 3 full days to to appreciate this remote camp and also to design some circuit walks which we will do.
High clearance all wheel drive or 4x4 vehicles are needed to access this property.
Expressions of interest would be great.
Grade: Easy to Unknown exploratory.
Hosts: Deb and Glenn.
Walks: Morrie and Jocelyn.
Future activities
September (Date to be advised)
Lane Cove Park - Fullers Bridge, Chatswood - De Burgh's Bridge circuit
This walk is medium grade, some scrambling. Moderate ascent/descent.
approximately 10 kms
Follows the banks of the Lane Cove River and part of the Great North Walk.
Parking available. Possibility of public transport access.
If you are interested in doing this walk, email Pam
Leader: Pam Freeland
You will find more comprehensive information about bushwalking and camping on the Worth knowing page.
What’s On in August 2020
Saturday August 1
Ettalong to Wagstaff. Day walk.
The walk will start at the Ettalong Oval, cross the Rip Bridge, steep ascent up Daley’s Point Ridge, Traverse the plateau then a steep descent to Hardy’s Bay then Flat waterfront walking to Wagstaff. Catch the Palm Beach ferry to Ettalong and return to the Oval.
On roads, bridge, fire trail, tracks and rough pads. Coffee at Hardy’s Bay and need $3 for the ferry ride.
Length: 11km
Grade: Medium
Leader: Morrie Donovan
Thursday August 13
Darri Track to Warrimoo Track, North Turramurra
The Darri Track starting at North Turramurra winds through the picturesque remnants of classic Sydney sandstone bushland along the upper reaches of Cowan Creek before eventually joining the Warrimoo Track in Kuring-gai Chase National Park. Here we will stop for a late morning tea/early lunch with views north to Bobbin Head. The total walk is approximately 6 kms (approximately 2.5 - 3 hours) on service trails and bush tracks with some steep sections. We will take an easy pace with breaks along the track to enjoy the views.
Grade: Moderate (170m total elevation)
Leaders: Rob Gillam and Jane Tebbatt
Thursday August 20
Harold Reid Reserve Castle Cove - and architectural highlights of Castlecrag
This walk passes through wonderful bushland in the Harold Reid Reserve along Middle Harbour foreshore. Option to finish here at lunchtime or continue through the streets of heritage suburb Castlecrag, viewing some examples of the architecture of Walter Burley Griffin, Marion Mahony and their successor, Eric Nicholls. Slow paced walk to give us time to enjoy the wildflowers and the architecture.
Grade: Easy. Some steps and minor ascents/descents. Mainly formed track and street walking. Approximately 8 km
Leader: Pam Freeland
Wednesday August 26
Buffalo Creek, Field of Mars, East Ryde- Boronia Park
An easy walk down Buffalo Creek to Lane Cove River and back through Boronia Park.
Bring lunch and other day gear. Lunch will be at the River, lovely lookout.
Approx 7kms
Grade: Easy
Leader: Ron Binet
Aug 28th to Sept 1st
Maules Ck - Car Camp
This 4 night car camp at Maule Creek is on an 1800 acre lot above Maule Ck.
My daughter and son in law own this amazing property, 2 hours drive north of Gunnedah it’s situated just outside the south eastern flanks of the Mount Kaputar N/P.
The camp area has 2 toilets, a hot shower, shelter for bad weather and is 5 star extremely remote camping.
Walking; There are no formed tracks. However the scope here is unlimited for many short and medium length walks over a great variety of mountain terrain, not to mention some great lookouts along the way.
Because of the long drive we need 3 full days to to appreciate this remote camp and also to design some circuit walks which we will do.
High clearance all wheel drive or 4x4 vehicles are needed to access this property.
Expressions of interest would be great.
Grade: Easy to Unknown exploratory.
Hosts: Deb and Glenn.
Walks: Morrie and Jocelyn.
Future activities
September (Date to be advised)
Lane Cove Park - Fullers Bridge, Chatswood - De Burgh's Bridge circuit
This walk is medium grade, some scrambling. Moderate ascent/descent.
approximately 10 kms
Follows the banks of the Lane Cove River and part of the Great North Walk.
Parking available. Possibility of public transport access.
If you are interested in doing this walk, email Pam
Leader: Pam Freeland
