October - November
2026
www.womeninthebush.org.au skinder@bigpond.net.au
NOTE: PLEASE READ. Every woman and child participating in any activity conducted by Women in the bush
does so as a volunteer in all respects and, as such, accepts responsibility for any injury or loss to themselves
however incurred. The organisation and its’ co-ordinators cannot accept liability in regard to any injury,
or loss suffered by any person while engaged in any activity of Women in the Bush.
Saturday 24 October:
Annual Open day at the Parramatta Female Factory to celebrate the day the women in the factory struck for their rights 199 years ago we welcome all women who wish to join Wendy who is organising a group visit.
This event is free to attend, but bookings are needed and small fees are required for the lecture and tours. As places are limited, we urge you first to attend this important event and to book as soon as possible. Please book for yourself and then let Wendy know by email you are joining our group. Wendy will then contact you and arrange a time and place to meet, before the lecture in the morning, and/or for lunch before the tours in the afternoon. Contact: Wendy. wendyp57@tpg.com.au
Information and the link to book is here:
https://www.parramattafemalefactoryfriends.com.au/visit/whatson/
Saturday 31 October: no walk
NOVEMBER
Saturday 7 November:
Blue Mts. N.P. Hazelbrook/South Lawson waterfall walk. 4km. easy/medium. Extension to Terrace Falls approximately 4km. This is one of the most beautiful waterfall walks in the Blue Mountains. Cars needed to reduce walk distance. If you come by train please contact leader to meet you there. Contact Sylvia: skinder@bigpond.net.au; mobile: 0438 225 333
Saturday 14 November:
Royal N. P. Wattamolla to Little Marley and return. 8km swimming possible. Easy/medium. Also possible side trip to Deer Pool add 2km. Cars only. Contact: Sylvia Mobile: 0438 225 333 email: skinder@bigpond.net.au;
Saturday 21 November:
Blue Mts. N.P. Grand Canyon; 5.4km Circuit with a possible side walk to Beauchamp Falls, 400metres. Start: Neates Glen car park, Evans Lookout Road, Blackheath. Car only. This is a fairly short walk with some steep descent and ascent but on a recent well structured path, so very accessible. This walk also affords wonderful views at Evans Lookout. Well worth the drive to the Mountains. Contact: Sylvia Mobile: 0438 225 333 email: skinder@bigpond.net.au;
Saturday 28 November:
Train trip to Woy Woy, ferry return trip to Empire Bay, short level walk around Woy Woy and return by train. A perfect day trip and easy short walk. Contact: Wendy. wendyp57@tpg.com.au
DECEMBER Advance notice:
End of year Women in the Bush lunch will be held as last year at the Sydney Rowing Club. 613 Great North Road, Abbotsford, Saturday 5 December 12.00 for 12.30pm – 2.30pm. If you intend to come please contact: Sylvia: Mobile: 0438 225 333 email: skinder@bigpond.net.au;