March - May
2024
www.womeninthebush.org.au kggiles@bigpond.com
or Sylvia 9745 6270 skinder@bigpond.net.au
Saturday 2 March
Kamay N.P. La Perouse to Maroubra 13 km medium
Coastal walk from La Perouse to Maroubra via Henry Head, Little Bay & Malabar. Tracks, rock walking & along the edge of cliff top golf courses. Bus L94 from Circular Quay (Stand B) to La Perouse Terminus. At finish buses return city. If very hot it can be reduced to Henry Head and include a swim.
Contact: Wendy Pryor, email: wendyp57@tpg.com.au
Saturday 2 March: Mardi Gras Parade in the evening
Saturday 9 March
Sheldon Forest and Rofe Reserve Turramurra. Easy, 8 km. The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. We will check out Rofe Park as well. Walk starts and finishes at Turramurra Station with about 600m street walking to start of track, or possible to drive and park near the track. Wendy Pryor, email: wendyp57@tpg.com.au
Sunday 10 March All About Women at Sydney Opera House https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/all-about-women
Saturday 16 March
Big Indoor Picnic, for Lesbians over 40. Free lunch and great entertainment from the third Voice, singing group. 11.30-3.30pm Leichhardt Town Hall. Contact: Sylvia; skinder@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0438 225 333 See attached flyer.
Friday 22 -Monday 25 March Wisemans Ferry weekend at Del Rio Resort. Day only attendance possible
Friday 22 March Cycle ride to St Albans and return via Webbs Creek. Approx. 45km. For those staying at Del Rio Cycle to Del Rio Resort. Day cyclist take Webb’s Creek ferry over to Wisemans Ferry and go to car park.
Meet at Wisemans Ferry car park 9.30am. Contact: Sylvia; skinder@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0438 225 333
Saturday 23 March Walk: Historic Convict Road circuit, Wisemans Ferry. Medium. 11km. Meet at Wisemans Ferry car Park 9.30am. Those staying at Del Rio Resort return there. Day walkers leave from car park.
Contact: Sylvia; skinder@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0438 225 333
Sunday 24 March Cycle Ride on River Road to the Colo River and return. Starting point at Del Rio resort 9am. Contact: Sylvia; skinder@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0438 225 333
Monday 25 March Possible short ride 20km along Singleton Road at Wisemans Ferry. Depart from Del Rio Resort 9.30am. This road is on the Wisemans Ferry side of the river with some orchards. Or return home possibly via River Road Scenic drive and Tizzana Winery and Ebenezer Church.
Saturday 30 March – Sunday 31 March: Easter Weekend
Saturday 6 April
Sydney Harbour N.P. Manly to North Head and return medium 9km. meet at Manly Wharf at 9am (ferry from Circular Quay at 08:40am). Contact: Joanne 0410430377
Saturday 13 April:
Field of Mars Circuit. Easy. The circuit is about 5 km but the walk can be extended along the Lane Cove Valley towards Boronia Park. Walk from Buffalo Creek Reserve via Strangers Creek, Wallumatta Nature Reserve and Kitty’s Creek. Includes caves, gullies, interesting rock outcrops, water holes and a mangrove boardwalk. Many tree species and the possibility of spotting frogs, turtles, water dragons, ducks and eels. Parking at Pittwater Road or bus 252 from Wynyard Station to High St at Pittwater Rd and walk to Buffalo Reserve. Contact: Wendy Pryor, email: wendyp57@tpg.com.au
Dinner and Discussion for Older Lesbians 6pm- 8.30pm. Sand Hall will launch her third book in the Women’s Land Series as well as talk about the revitalization of the land today. Details to come.
Contact: Sylvia; skinder@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0438 225 333
Saturday 20 April
Ku-rin-gai N.P Bairne Track medium 11km. Meet at track head West Head Road 9am. Cars only.
Contact: Sylvia; skinder@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0438 225 333
Saturday 27 April
Wanda Beach to Boat Harbour Aquatic Reserve (9.5 kms to 10 kms - 2.5 hour return easy). Meet at 10.00 am at Wanda Beach Life Saving Club House. Walking along the beach all the way. Parking at Wanda Beach, or in side streets. Swimming at Wanda Beach on return (patrolled area) and lunch in picnic areas. Note, not advisable to swim in unpatrolled areas along the way. Sunscreen and hat advisable. Weather check in.
Contact: Christine Woodland (Chris) cawoodland2@gmail.com Mobile 0457 843 986. Landline 9553 6524
Sunday 28 April
Bike Ride: From Prospect Reservoir Picnic area, circuit via Western Sydney Park, Orphan School Creek, returning via Guildford/Prospect canal track. Approx. 42km all on bike tracks. Medium.
Contact Mary Harris mobile: 0427 556 167 email: maryha303@gmail.com;
Saturday 4 May
Blue Mts N.P. Winmalee, Shaws Ridge-Grose Mount and Blue Gum swamp creek, circuit. 13km. One steep section but fire trail and level walking mostly. Great views on Shaws Ridge and Grose Mt Lookout. Cars or arrange collection at Springwood Station. Meet at the track head end of Whitecross Road Winmalee.
Contact: Sylvia; skinder@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0438 225 333
6-10 May L40 Reunion and Gathering in Victoria, for lesbians over 40:
Contact: Sylvia for more information; skinder@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0438 225 333
Saturday 11 May
Sydney Harbour N.P. Greenwich Point Wharf to Milson’s Point in May (11km medium) Start time 9am at Greenwich Point (ferry from Circular Quay at 08:45am) Contact: Joanne 0410430377
Saturday 18 May
RNP Waterfall to Heathcote via Uloola Falls and Karloo Pool 11km medium with some up track.
Contact: Sylvia; skinder@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0438 225 333
Sydney Writers' Festival https://www.swf.org.au › festivals › 2024-festival Monday 20 –Sunday 26 May
Sunday 19 May Poetry event at Women’s Library, information to be sent later.
Saturday 25 May Walk to be notified. Contact: Sylvia; skinder@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0438 225 333
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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.