May-July
2022
www.womeninthebush.org.au kggiles@bigpond.com
or Sylvia 9745 6270 skinder@bigpond.net.au
Saturday 30 April
Ku-ring-gai N.P. Walk, Towlers Bay Walk: This track is mostly on fire trails and visits the small community of Towlers Bay. Some Scenic lookouts and a bit of interesting history. Meet at 9am at track head on West Head Road, approx. 6.5km from intersection of McCarrs Creek Road and West Head Road, park fees apply $12 per car. Cars only. Leave enough time to negotiate the early morning cyclists. Contact: Joanne 0410430377
Note Change of contact leader
Saturday 7 May
Blue Mts N.P. Walk; Nepean Lookouts. This 13km walk is medium as there are a few short ups and downs. It is a small strip of the Blue Mts N.P. on the other side of the Nepean River with fantastic lookouts. Cars only. Access from Contact: Sylvia mobile 0438 225 333 phone
Sunday 8 May
Bike ride: Orphans School Creek-Western Sydney Park-Prospect Creek circuit, start Shortland Brush, Hynes Street, off Henry Lawson Drive, 45km easy/med. Sylvia mobile 0438 225 333 phone 9745 6270 skinder@bigpond.net.au
Saturday 14 May
Coal Loader Art Exhibition and Balls Head Walk. Always very interesting exhibition and short walk. Contact: Wendy Pryor, email: wendyp57@tpg.com.au
Saturday 21 May
Sydney Harbour N.P. Walk: Cremorne to Balmoral; a moderate walk with great views, some steps. Ferry to Cremorne and bus return from Balmoral Beach. 11km Contact: Joanne 0410430377
This track was damaged but should be ok by this date but check with Joanne
Writers Week 16-22
Change of previously advertised bike ride to Wisemans Ferry to Bike rides in Newcastle and Lake Maquarie. Option for day riders to join. Friday 27 May to Sunday 29 May. Meet Friday late afternoon in Newcastle for evening meal. Saturday rides around Newcastle on bike tracks approx. 45km, Sunday ride Fernleigh rail trail from Newcastle to Lake Mcquarie and finish at Fassifern Station to return. Accommodation needs to be booked well in advance. Register and details contact: Anne Himmelreich; himmelreich.anne1@gmail.com
Saturday 28 May Walk needed can anyone offer a walk?
Saturday 4 June
Walk: Ku-ring-gai N.P. Elvina Bay circuit walk, 7km easy/med. waterfalls and with ferry trip around Scotland Island $ needed for this. Meet 9am track head car park West Head Road. (Walk cancelled in March due to rain) Contact: Sylvia Phone: 0438 225 333 or 9745 6270 or email: skinder@bigpond.net.au
Dinner and Discussion for Older Lesbians 6-8.30pm Jimmy Little Community Centre, Lilyfield contact: Sylvia Phone: 0438 225 333 or 9745 6270 or email: skinder@bigpond.net.au
Saturday 11 June
Blue Mts N.P. Red Hands Cave, train to Glenbrook to arrive around 9am walk to National Park Centre. Meet there at 9.30am. Walk via Jelly Bean Pool Glenbrook Creek, partial circuit, short steep road return. Medium 10-11km contact: Joanne 0410430377
Sunday 12 June
Bike ride to be notified contact Sylvia Phone: 0438 225 333 or 9745 6270 or email: skinder@bigpond.net.au
Saturday 18 June
Kamay N.P. Botany Bay. Kurnell Whale watch walk.
Contact: Wendy Pryor, email: wendyp57@tpg.com.au
Saturday 25 June
Lane Cove N.P. walk: Circuit Fuller Bridge to De Burgh and return Bridge; Medium approx. 10km. Lovely scenic river walk. Contact: Hildegard: phone: 9953 3585 email: hildegardschultes31@gmail.com;
Saturday 2 July
Manly Dam and Nature trail circuit, 9km medium: Park outside main gate on King Street,
Contact: Hildegard: phone: 9953 3585 email: hildegardschultes31@gmail.com;
Saturday 9 July
Pennant Hills Park loop, Med/Hard 9.5km start Pennant Hills Park, meet 9am. Car park opposite soccer fields. There are 3 creek crossings that may require us to remove shoes so I would suggest bringing a small hand towel. Contact: Kathy kggiles@bigpond.com or 0437789038
Sunday 10 July;
Bike ride to be notified: Sylvia Phone: 0438 225 333 9745 6270 or email: skinder@bigpond.net.au
Saturday 16 July
Ku-ring-gai N.P. Bobbin Head Loop – 12km medium with a hard 1km climb at the end. Meet at 8.30am at the end of Bobbin Head Rd at the RNP gatehouse. There is plenty of parking on the street. Contact: Joanne 0410430377
Saturday 23 July;
Walk to be notified: Sylvia Phone: 0438 225 333 9745 6270 or email: skinder@bigpond.net.au
Saturday 30 July: Walk Needed
Sunday 31 July;
Bike ride to be notified: Sylvia Phone: 0438 225 333 9745 6270 or email:skinder@bigpond.net.au
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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.