Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group

Classic Harbour Walk - CBD to Taronga Zoo – 13km Easy

We meet at Wynyard Train Station, just outside the ticket barrier near MacDonalds, by 10:30AM. From there we head off for the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and through Kirribilli to the former Submarine Base Platypus where we stop for a short lunch break and use of the bathrooms,

NO SHOP AT OUR LUNCH STOP, SO PACK YOUR FOOD!

After lunch we head off for Cremorne Point, Mosman and through Sirius Cove before heading around the perimeter of Taronga Zoo, ending our walk at the ferry wharf for a quick ferry ride back to Circular Quay.

We should complete the walk by about 3:30pm.

Distance: 13km

Type of Walk: Excellent and scenic Sunday workout!

Difficulty: Easy/Medium. Plenty of get-out points.

Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace and average 4 km per hour.

Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at Wynyard Train Station, near MacDonalds, no later than 10:30AM.

What to bring: Trail runners/trainers; 1.5 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydrolytes; snacks and lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: TBA

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Nepean Dam, via Bargo! Epic Adventure! 15KM

This is a fantastic out of Sydney adventure including the historic village of Bargo, then Nepean Dam, a Sausage Sizzle lunch and refreshments at historic Bargo Hotel!

The walk sections are:

1. Arrive Bargo Station, morning tea
2. Bargo Station to Nepean Dam; Explore Dam, Free BBQ's and boiling water to use; 7.5KM.
3. Nepean Dam to Bargo Hotel: refreshment before train return to Sydney; 7.5KM.

NO SHOPS, SO MEMBERS MUST BRING FOOD!

I ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO BRING BBQ FOOD, AS THERE ARE EXCELLENT BBQ FACILTIES AT NEPEAN DAM.

We should be back in Sydney Central Station by 6:30PM.

Distance: 15KM

Type of Walk: Access roads and fire trails.

Difficulty: Medium.

Walking Pace: Average pace of 4.5/hr.

Meeting Place and Transport: Catch the Macarthur Train departing Central Station Platform 23 at 7:25AM, arriving Campbeltown Platform 3 at 8:22AM. Catch the Southern Highlands train departing Campbeltown Station Platform 3 at 8:36AM, arriving Bargo Station 9:18AM. Transport back is reverse, departing Bargo Station 4:35PM arriving Sydney Central 6:28PM.

What to bring: Trail runners, boots or trainers; 2 litres of water, refill available Nepean Dam, hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch (BBQ food, if you wish!); torch; light rain jacket depending on conditions.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Bargo Hotel

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Sunday Fitness Walk: Circular Quay to St Leonards 14KM

We meet at Circular Quay, near Hungry Jacks, by no later than 10:30AM. After crossing the harbour Bridge, we sneak through Luna Park and make our way through to Waverton, via some excellent bus trails, for lunch at the Coal Loader and its clean bathrooms,

NO FOOD AT LUNCH STOP, SO PACK YOUR LUNCH.

We round off the day with another excellent bush walk the day that eventually leads to Royal North Shore Hospital Precinct and on to St Leonards Train Station.

Distance: 14KM

Type of Walk: This classic lower North Shore Walk has amazing variety.

Difficulty: Moderate

Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace and average 4.5 km per hour.

Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at Circular Quay, near Hungry Jacks, by 10:30AM.

What to bring: Trail runners/trainers; 1.5-2 litres of water; hydrolytes; snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: TBA

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Classic Bushwalk: Cowan to Brooklyn, 13.5KM! Hard

This is a fantastic bush walk with some epic climbs and wonderful views.

The walk sections are:

1. Cowan Station to Lookout, morning tea: 4KM.
2. Lookout to Hawkesbury River Lookout, Lunch: 4KM.
3. Hawkesbury Lookout to Brooklyn, finish: 5.5KM.

NO SHOPS, SO MEMBERS MUST BRING FOOD!

I aim to complete the day’s walking by 3;30PM.

Distance: 13.5KM

Type of Walk: rugged bush tracks, fire trails.

Difficulty: Hard/Medium.

Walking Pace: Average pace of 3KM/hr, given the climbs.

Meeting Place and Transport: Cowan Train station by no later than 10:00AM. Train back to the City from Hawkesbury River Railway Station. MEMBERS MUST ARRIVE AT COWAN IN THE LAST 5 CARRIAGES, BEING THE REAR CARRIAGES, AS THIS IS A SHORT PLATFORM.

What to bring: Trail runners, boots or trainers; 1.5 – 2 litres of water, no refill available along the way; hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch; torch; light rain jacket depending on conditions.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Anglers Rest Hotel, Brooklyn.

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