| January | January - As previously announced, there will be no walk this month. Monday 23rd February 2015 - This walk will be at Tarban Creek in Gladesville, travel details will be given at next month meeting. |
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| February 2015 | Monday 23rd February - The walk will be approximately 4 km along Tarban Creek in Gladesville. It is a varied and interesting walk, comprising a combined walking/cycling path through Tarban Creek and Riverglade Reserves. After that we will take the footbridge across Victoria Road and finish at Gladesville Reserve with a picnic lunch. Then back by bus to Town Hall and the train home. Travel by train from Heathcote 8:38am, Engadine 8:41am, Loftus 8:45am Monday 30th March - Chris & Michael Rose will lead a walk from Milsons Point to Waverton. Details will be provided at the March meeting. |
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| March 20125 | February - Sixteen walkers led by Gerard enjoyed a picturesque walk along Tarban Creek at Gladesville. We finished up at Huntley Point for lunch catching the ferry back to Darling Harbour. Monday 30th March - Milsons Point to Waverton - we will walk around past Luna Park skirting Lavender Bay, McMahons Point and Sawmillers Reserve with a picnic lunch along the way. Train departs Heathcote 8:18am, Engadine 8:21am, Loftus 8:25am NOTE: We would like to thank Gerard for overseeing the walks portfolio over the last twelve months, lots of great walks and good company. |
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| April 2015 | Our walk on Monday March 30 started well with 12 members and 1 visitor (there were two apologies) joining the 8.21am train from Engadine. The walk was led by Chris and Mike Rose. The weather looked OK although there was the forecast of showers and a possible storm. We left the train at Milsons Point station and despite the look of the weather we went along the foreshore of Lavender Bay past the North Sydney swimming pool and Luna Park. By the time we arrived at the western side of Lavender Bay the showers started and we were lucky to be able to shelter in the best wheelie bin shed with a view of the harbour. We then set off again only to experience more rain so nearing McMahons Point ferry wharf the decision was made to abort the walk and catch the next ferry back to the city. A late morning tea - birthday celebration was had at the City Extra café before catching an early afternoon train back to Engadine. · Monday 27th April - McMahons Point to Waverton via Balls Head - we will commence from the McMahons Point ferry wharf and as originally planned for March continue to Waverton railway station via Balls Head. TRAIN DEPARTS HEATHCOTE 8:38AM, ENGADINE 8:41AM, LOFTUS 8:45AM · Monday 25th May - ‘Sydney Vivid’ lighting display TRAIN FROM ENGADINE APPROX. 5:00PM - TO BE CONFIRMED |
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| May 2015 |
Our walk on Monday April 27 started well with 11 members (there was one apology) joining the 8.21am train from Engadine. The walk was part 2 of the last walk and was led by Chris and Mike Rose. |
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| June 2015 | On our walk on Monday 25th May we went to the city to see the Vivid Sydney lighting display.0 There were 22 members, five being new members, (there were two apologies) joining the train from Heathcote, Engadine (4.38pm), Loftus and Sutherland. The evening was fine and cool, not cold, and turned out to be a great night for walking around the city. We left the train at Martin Place railway station and walked down Martin Place to see the various displays albeit not as spectacular as I had expected. Some of us tried the interactive displays and latest technology. We stopped on the steps of the GPO/Westin Hotel for our snack meal. After walking down to Circular Quay past a small display at the Museum of Sydney in Bridge Street we joined the throng in front of Custom House. This display of short animated movies was absolutely spectacular. They featured amongst many things birds, prehistoric animals, butterflies, a giant snail, gnomes, creeping vines, waterfalls, and the famous NSW Waratah. Then on the western side of Circular Quay we watched the amazing displays on the facade of the Museum of Contemporary Arts (MCA). They were huge colourful geometric moving patterns of every colour of the rainbow and more. This was where we joined the largest crowd although moving around and finding a viewing space was fairly easy. Also there was a display on the front wall of Cadman’s Cottage and illuminated sculptures nearby. Across the water we were able to see the various changing artwork displays on the sails of the Opera House. Following a short walk up to the Argyle Cut we joined a small crowd, including some keen photographers lying in the middle of the road, watching a moving display on the arched ceiling that depicted many of the native animals of Africa. It was then time to return to Circular Quay and join a ferry for a welcome sit-down on the way to Darling Harbour. This was the time to be able to see the changing lighting on the complete facades of the high-rise buildings that gave a picturesque view of the northern end of the city. Once on the western sideof the Harbour Bridge we were able to see the changing lighting display on the main arch and the deck framework. In Darling Harbour the displays were at the southern end so after a short walk from the ferry wharf we were able to take in the view. After settling on the train time to return home we were lucky enough to have time to catch the main water and laser show before we commenced the walk to Town Hall railway station. Finding great relief with having a seat and resting on the train our return trip arrived at Engadine at about 9.45pm, so the trip to Gymea, Loftus and Heathcote would have been around that time. It would seem that a night ‘on the town’ for $2.50 was a pleasant evening for all of us.
It will be great to be joined by new walkers. We have a great day out for a usual travel cost of $2.50. Train departs Sutherland 8.31am, Loftus 8.33am, Engadine 8.38am, Heathcote 8.41am Change at Waterfall - train departs Waterfall 8.58am arrives Nth Wollongong 9.53am FUTURE WALKS
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| July 2015 |
On our walk on Monday 22nd June we went south to take some of the sights of Wollongong. · Monday 27th July - Walk from The Rocks to the Art Gallery (Led by John Jarvis) |
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August 2015
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On our walk on Monday 27th July there were 17 members (including one visitor) joining the train to the city at Heathcote, Engadine, Loftus and Sutherland. John Jarvis, our guide, once organised a lovely sunny warm winter day albeit a little breezy in the shadows of the high-rise buildings and around the harbour foreshore. After changing at Town Hall station we left the train system at Wynyard station and walked down towards The Rocks area. We walked through Wynyard Park (between York and Carrington Streets), past the Scots Presbyterian church in Margaret Street and then spent a short time admiring the interior of the 1808 St. Patrick’s church in Grosvenor Street. The group continued along Gloucester Street, over the Cahill Expressway to the site of The Big Dig. This is the exposed remains of early buildings that were uncovered when the new YHA facility was being constructed. The new three storey building is built on a structural steel frame base that allows the viewing of the extensive sandstone remnants of Sydney’s early days. After descending the Cumberland Steps we walked along Harrington Street to Argyle Street when morning tea and coffee was enjoyed at the Lowenbrau Keller. This area is where many early buildings are still in various uses. Then we walked around Circular Quay, past the Opera House forecourt, and along the foreshore walkway in the Botanical Gardens, around lady Macquarie’s Chair, past the Boy Charlton swimming pool to have lunch in the Domain near the NSW Art Gallery. We walked about 6.6 kilometres with an uncounted number of steps. After lunch some of the group visited the Archibald, Sulman, and Wynne exhibitions in the Art Gallery to see a range of very good, if not somewhat obscure, art. Monday 24th August - Walk from Woronora Heights to the Woronora River The plan is to meet at 10.15am at the entry to the politically-sensitive ‘fire trail’ gate at the northern end of Bundanoon Road, Woronora Heights. There is a 993 bus that leaves Engadine Station at 9.55am and arrives at the gate at 10.10am. The train that ‘meets’ this bus leaves Sutherland at 9.43am and Loftus at 9.45am. There is ample street car parking in the immediate vicinity for those who wish to plan their day without public transport. The walk will be from the end of Bundanoon Road along the ‘fire trail’ to The Crescent at Woronora River. We will the go to the river at the end of Prince Edward Road, backtrack to The Boatshed (for coffee) and on to Prince Edward Park for morning tea. The route will then take us along Prices Circuit on the western side of the river to the old road bridge, where we will then go the eastern side for a quick look at the Burnum Burnum Reserve before returning to Prince Edward Park for lunch. There will be a range of options for returning home including catching a 965 bus to Sutherland station, or walking back to Woronora Heights to waiting cars or to catch a 993 bus back to Engadine. FUTURE WALKS Monday 28th September Olympic Park precinct Monday 26th October Sculptures by the Sea (Tamarama to Bondi) It will be great to be joined by new walkers.
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| September 2015 | Our walk planned for Monday 24th August was cancelled/postponed due to the inclement weather. According to the stored records on the Club’s website this is the first time a walk has been cancelled since 2008, other than the one planned for June 2013. As it transpired the decision proved to be a good one as showers were in the area at the time of the planned start of the walk, with rain, thunder, and lightning being around Engadine prior to midday. Special thanks must go to Chris and Michael and Barry and Carolyn for their assistance in the ‘ring-around’ on the Monday morning. In addition a notice had been added to the Club’s website homepage indicating that the walk had been cancelled. Together with the people who phoned or perhaps had great judgement, everyone seemed to be aware of the cancellation as no one was on the nominated 993 bus at Engadine station nor waiting at the entry to the fire trail at Woronora Heights at 10.15am. IN FUTURE, if there is need to cancel or alter, for unforeseen reasons, the published plan for a walk, advice will be added to the homepage on the Club’s website prior to the start of the walk. For those who are unable to access the website the current system of telephone contact will remain in place. Monday 28th September - Walk from Woronora Heights to the Woronora River The plan is to meet at 10.15am at the entry to the politically-sensitive ‘fire trail’ gate at the northern end of Bundanoon Road, Woronora Heights. There is a 993 bus that leaves Engadine Station at 9.55am and arrives at the gate at 10.10am. The train that ‘meets’ this bus leaves Sutherland at 9.43am and Loftus at 9.45am. There is ample street car parking in the immediate vicinity for those who wish to plan their day without public transport. The walk will be from the end of Bundanoon Road along the ‘fire trail’ to The Crescent at Woronora River. We will the go to the river at the end of Prince Edward Road, backtrack to The Boatshed (for coffee) and on to Prince Edward Park for morning tea. The route will then take us along Prices Circuit on the western side of the river to the old road bridge, where we will then go the eastern side for a quick look at the Burnum Burnum Reserve before returning to Prince Edward Park for lunch. There are no steps. There will be a range of options for returning home including catching a 965 bus to Sutherland station, or walking back to Woronora Heights to waiting cars or to catch a 993 bus back to Engadine. FUTURE WALKS Monday 26th October Sculptures by the Sea (Tamarama to Bondi) Monday 23rd November Milsons Point to Barrangaroo via the Harbour Bridge It will be great to be joined by new walkers. |
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| October 2015 |
On the glorious Spring day we experienced on Monday 28th September sixteen of us walked from Woronora Heights down to the Woronora River and return.
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| November 2015 |
On the warm to very warm Spring day we experienced on Monday 26th October sixteen of us took the opportunity to view the 2015 ‘Sculptures by the Sea’ exhibition along the ‘coastal walk’ between Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach. Monday 23rd November - Milsons Point to Barangaroo via the Harbour Bridge FUTURE WALKS: |