February - March
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.
FEBRUARY
Saturday 7 February,
Sydney Harbour NP. Cremorne Point to Balmoral Beach - meet at Cremorne Point at 9:10am. The ferry leaves Circular Quay wharf 4 at 09:00am. 14km medium walk. Possibility of joining the walk at Taronga Zoo wharf (ferry leaves CQ wharf 4 at 10:12am) 6.8km for those who want a shorter walk. Return to the city via bus from Balmoral Beach.
Contact: Joanne 0410 430 377
Saturday 14 February
Northern Beaches: Dee Why to Manly 7km. (shorter than usual walk to avoid flooded Manly Lagoon crossing) BI bus from Wynyard to Dee Why, near David Ave. Opposite Howard Rd. From Manly return via Ferry or bus. Meet at 9.30am at the Surf Club end of Dee Why Parade.
Contact; Sylvia; mobile: 0438225333 skinder@bigpond.net.au;
Saturday 21 February
Middle Harbour: Harold Reid Foreshore track & North Arm track. A short pleasant walk in a diverse plant community. Approx. 8.5km there and back can be reduced to a much shorter walk. Start Rembrandt Drive, Middle Cove. Possible public transport bus from Chatswood or car.
Contact Sylvia; mobile: 0438225333 skinder@bigpond.net.au;
Sunday 22 February
Bike Ride; Burwood circuit via Canada Bay-Cabarita –Concord –Rhodes; This bike ride takes the tracks around the Parramatta River bays between Canada Bay and Homebush Bay. A little road riding. Possible extension into Bicentennial Park tracks. Mostly flat. Approx 30km.
Contact Sylvia; mobile: 0438225333 skinder@bigpond.net.au;
Saturday 28 February,
Royal N.P. Heathcote to Karloo Pool medium 6km there and back walk to a lovely pool for a swim. Note some steep sections on return. Meet at Heathcote railway station 9.35am. Train from Central 8.42am.
Contact Sylvia; mobile: 0438225333 skinder@bigpond.net.au;
MARCH
Thursday 5-Saturday 7 March,
“International Women’s Day Conference” For information about this event happening in Sydney contact Australian Feminists for Women’s Rights via their website; www.af4wr.org
Saturday 7 March. No walk
Sunday 8 March HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY.
All About Women Event at The Opera House Check, This annual event has a few free events and many other workshops and talks with excellent presenters. All the best events get sold out fast. Check website for program. https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/all-about-women
Saturday 14 March,
Royal N.P. Audley to Winifred Falls 7.4km there and back. Medium with a steep section. Walk can be reduced to a very short walk. Swim possible in a beautiful pool.
Contact Sylvia; mobile: 0438225333 skinder@bigpond.net.au;
Saturday 21 March:
Sydney Harbour N.P. Heritage walk from Rose Bay to the Hornby Lighthouse via Watson's Bay. 10km easy to medium walk. Possibility of leaving at Watsons Bay prior to walking to the Hornby Lighthouse for those wanting a shorter walk of 7.2km. Meet at the end of Tivoli Ave, Rose Bay at 09:15am. Bus number 325 leaves the QVB stand A at 08:30am and arrives at Kambala School on New South Head Rd at 09:00am. It is a 10 minute walk down Tivoli Ave to the start of the walk. Return to the city via ferry from Watson's Bay or walk back to Rose Bay for those wanting a longer walk.
Contact: Joanne 0410 430 377
Sunday 22 March:
Bike ride Burwood return or via Summer Hill; This bike ride follows bike and walking tracks around Hen and Chicken Bay- Abbotsford Bay-Five Dock Bay and optional Iron Cove taking part of the Greenway to Summer Hill Station. Approx 25km or add 8km for optional section. Meet at Burwood Station wheel bike around the corner into Railway parade. (the foot path is very narrow find a car parking space to meet)
Contact: Sylvia Phone: 0438 225 333 or 9745 6270 or email: skinder@bigpond.net.au
Saturday 28 March
Walk: Ku-ring-gai N.P. walk approx.7-8kmElvina Bay, easy/medium, Take Ferry around Scotland Island, (cash only)we can land and do a short walk around the island, then catch the Ferry back to Elvina Bay and return (circuit walk). Swimming possible at Lovett Bay and Scotland Island. Meet at track head on West Head Road 9am. Cars only.
Contact: Sylvia Phone: 0438 225 333 or 9745 6270 or email: skinder@bigpond.net.au