Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group

Winter Epic! Coledale to Wollongong - 23KM (Medium/Hard)

We commence at Coledale Train Station and track the south coast through Austinmer, Thirroul and Bulli before we reach Woonona and head away from the ocean to the classic local Woonona Bowling Club for our lunch break and some clean bathrooms!

Filled with food, we hot-foot back to the coast at Bellambi and power on through Corrimal, Towradgi and Fairy Meadow and, finally, we reach Flagstaff Point whereupon sits the iconic Wollongong Light House at the end of our walk. Wollongong Train Station and regular trains back to Sydney is a 2km walk, through town.

Distance: 23 km

Type of Walk: This walk is a full day adventure. The natural beauty of these seaside villages, nestled at the foot of the Illawarra Escarpment, is legendary. The beaches and ocean views are awesome! NOT TO BE MISSED!!

Difficulty: Medium/Hard just for the distance with get-out points (buses/trains). Most of the walk is flat.

Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace all day and average 4.5 km per hour. We must finish by 5:00 pm.

Meeting Place and Transport: Catch 7:29am train from Platform 25, Sydney Central, to Thirroul, arriving 8:46am. We change to Platform 1 and train back to Coledale, departing 8:51am arriving 8:56am. Trains back from Wollongong run frequently.

What to bring: Trail runners; 1.5 litres of water, refill along the way; hydrolytes; morning tea; lunch; snacks. GREAT FOOD AVAILABLE AT OUR LUNCH BREAK, Woonona Bowling Club. Pack the light rain jacket, sunscreen and a cap or hat.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: The Collegians Club (please bring photo ID); 600 meters from Wollongong Train Station

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Magnificent Harbour Walk! - South Mosman Ferry Wharf to Spit Bridge 14KM

This is one of the most scenic Harbour Walks in Sydney, with many great elements including new tracks to explore!!

We meet at Circular Quay Wharf 4, Side A by no later than 9:50AM to catch 10:00AM ferry to South Mosman Ferry Wharf, arriving 10:14AM.

We make off through Great Sirius Cove and enter the Taronga Zoo Trail through to Bradleys Head. Taylors Bay and Chowder Bay follow, then it is out to Middle Head where we find historical artillery gun emplacements, tunnels and bunkers.

There are fantastic views into the East Harbour, so we stop at Middle Head here for our lunch break.

MEMBERS MUST BRING LUNCH!

After lunch we skirt around naval base HMAS Penguin, and head down to Balmoral Beach. Up and over Wyargine Point, the route goes through Rosherville Park and Chainman's Beach before passing the Parririwi Lighthouse.

We end the day at The Spit Bridge bus stop from which regular services take us back towards the City or Chatswood.

What to Bring: Trail runners, snacks and lunch, hat, sunscreen, plenty of water.

Suggested Donation: $10

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Winter Blue Mountains Epic! Springwood - Richmond 27KM Hard

We catch the Sydney-Bathurst Train departing Central Station Platform 7 at 6:24AM, arriving Springwood Station 7:43AM. It is a 3KM walk out of town to reach the Springwood Ridge Track which we follow deep into the Blue Mountains, taking a break at Grose Head South Lookout, for late morning tea and epic views into the wilderness!

A further 5KM in we find Deeimba Campgrounds and take a late lunch break. From here we exit the bush via local roads and bridges, crossing the Nepean River at Agnes Banks and entering Richmond via Hobartville.

Distance: 27KM

Type of Walk: This walk is a full day Blue Mountains adventure. Winter is the ideal time to explore these areas, which can be extremely hot in Summer. NOT TO BE MISSED!!

Difficulty: Hard. A good level of fitness and commitment is required.

Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace all day and average 4KM per hour. We must finish by 4:30PM.

Meeting Place and Transport: Catch 6:24AM train from Platform 7, Sydney Central, to Springwood, arriving 7:43AM. Trains back from Richmond depart every half hour.

What to bring: Trail runners; 2-3 litres of water, no refill; hydrolytes; morning tea; lunch; snacks. Pack the light rain jacket, sunscreen and a cap or hat.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Richmond Inn, adjacent the Train Station looks excellent!

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Eastwood - Ponds - Meadowbank - Concord West 16.5KM - Easy

This is a great mixed bag of creeks, river, bush and parklands joined up with suburban backstreets. We explore less known tracks through The Ponds, Dundas Valley, Ermington, Meadowbank, and both sides of Parramatta River plus the Rhodes waterfront! There is a lot to see!

Meet at Eastwood Station by no later than 9:40AM and make our way along Terrys Creek to The Ponds Walk. This walk will, eventually, bring us to Ermington where we head east to Meadowbank shopping village for lunch and a clean bathroom! Yay! DECENT FOOD OPTIONS AT LUNCH STOP.

Following lunch, it is a 4KM walk across the historic John Whitton railway bridge and a tour of the foreshore at Rhodes before heading to Concord West for trains back to the City. The plan is to complete the walk by no later than 4:00PM.

Distance: 14KM

Type of Walk: A bit of everything!

Difficulty: Easy, peasy!

Walking Pace: We will average 4.5KM per hour.

Meeting Place and Transport: 9:40AM at Eastwood Station. Train from Rhodes back to the City.

What to bring: Good walking shoes/trail runners; 1.5 – 2 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydrolytes; snacks and lunch (or purchase lunch at Meadowbank); light rain jacket depending on conditions.

Suggested Donation: $10

By RSVPing to this event, you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here: