Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group

Cowan To Berowra with a Classic Fish & Chips Lunch 14KM Moderate/Hard

We meet at Cowan Train Station by no later than 9:50AM, with the train arriving from Central Station at 9:45AM. MEMBERS MUST TRAVEL IN THE LAST TWO CARRIAGES IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. THE FORWARD TRAIN CARRIAGE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN AT COWAN, WHICH IS A SHORT PLATFORM.

We commence with a short walk to Muogamarra Rural Fire Station which is the beginning of the former Sydney Oxfam Trail Walker Section Two. This is the only grade 5 (highest) section in the entire Oxfam 100KM endurance marathon, so we will be proceeding at a moderate pace so all interested members can come along and enjoy this amazing bush experience!

About halfway through we stop at beautiful Berowra Waters, where the (free!) ferry take us to the opposite side of the river and one of the best fish cafes in Sydney, Berowra Waters Fish Cafe. Members can purchase lunch here or eat your packed lunch.

Following lunch, we ferry back across the river and tackle a tough climb out to Berowra Waters Lookout and engage fire trails which lead to a final assault up and into the village of Berowra itself!

Distance: 14 km

Type of Walk: Rugged bush tracks, fire trails, cumulative climb and descent of approximately 1,000 meters.

Difficulty: Moderate/Hard

What to bring: Good walking shoes/trail runners; 1.5 – 2 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions, torch.

Suggested Donation: $10.

Pub: Berowra RSL.

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Sunday Fitness Walk: City and Pyrmont Circle + Blackwattle Bay! 20 km (Medium)

We will meet at the exit to Museum Railway Station at 10:00 AM.

From there we head into town through local parks and roads and enter Hyde Park at its southern edge. Passing the ANZAC War Memorial, we pause to check out the very large statue of Captain James Cook, the Archibald Fountain and the new statue of Governor Lachlan Macquarie, said to be to Australia as General George Washington is to the USA.

Into the Botanic Garden, we head for Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. It's then through Millers Point, to enter the sparkly-new Barangaroo Headland Park, where we pause, atop Stargazer Lawn, to soak in the majesty of it all!

After a quick inspection of the rest of Barangaroo we head to Pyrmont and take on a tour of the new built and historic wharves of this little explored urban gem of a suburb. We stop on Sydney Wharf for lunch, about 3 hours into the walk. THERE ARE NO SHOPS AT OUR LUNCH STOP, SO PLEASE BRING FOOD.

Refreshed, we continue through a complex of historic wharves, promenades and stairs, that land us on the ANZAC Bridge which we cross and drop into Blackwattle Bay. After skirting the foreshore of Blackwattle Bay, we saunter through Wentworth Park, some local roads and re-enter Darling Harbour, passing the Chinese Friendship Gardens, ending our Long March at The Sanctuary Hotel where Members can gather for a tasty end-of-walk-beer!

Town Hall Railway Station is a hundred meters away.

We should conclude this walk by bout 4:00 PM.

Distance: 20 km

Type of Walk: This urban trail is incredibly rich in the wonderful detail of our beautiful City! About one third is along local roads, two thirds through parks, gardens and harbour promenades.

Difficulty: Medium, because of the distance. If you are unsure about the distance but would like to test yourself this is a walk for you: there are plenty of get-out points.

Walking Pace: We will maintain a relaxed pace all day and average 4.5 km per hour.

Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at exit to Museum Railway Station by 10:00am

What to bring: Good walking shoes/trail runners; 1.5 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydrolytes; lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. THERE ARE NO SHOPS AT OUR LUNCH SPOT, SO PLEASE BRING YOUR FOOD.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Sanctuary Hotel, close to Town Hall Railway Station

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Epic Bushwalking Waterfall- Woronora Dam - Heathcote ! 24km

We meet at Waterfall Railway Station by 8:40AM and head to the Bullwarring Track, passing Lake Talooma and Camp Coutts to find Trail 108 which gets us through to the Old Princess Highway about 5km in.

We skirt alongside the highway for 1KM to the Woronora Dam access Road and punch out a flat 8KM march to Woronora Dam which is magnificent! We will take an hour break for lunch, pictures and exploration of the Dam Wall. NO FOOD AT THIS LOCATION SO BRING ALL FOOD!

After lunch, we backtrack to the Pipeline Trail which takes us north through Heathcote National Park which we exit via Friendly Track and stroll into Heathcote Village for train back to the City.

This walk is a real surprise packet, not to be missed.

Distance: 24kms

Type of Walk: Mix of access roads, fire trails and bush tracks. There are a few moderate climbs.

Difficulty: Medium/Hard. No get-out points.

Walking Pace: We will average 4.5 km per hour

Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at Waterfall Railway Station, by 8:40AM, the regular train service from Central arrives at 8:36AM.

What to bring: Good walking shoes/boots/trail runners; 2 litres of water, refill at Lake Woronora; hydrolytes; one snack and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim.

Suggested Donation: $10.

Pub: Bottle Shop at Heathcote.

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Let's Conquer West Head in Springtime! - Epic Views, Hidden Beach, Friendly Kangaroos! 12KM Medium/Hard

Early Springtime is THE TIME to conquer the majestic West Head wilderness parks and snoop around some of Sydney's most amazing hideaway destinations!

We meet at Palm Beach Ferry Wharf in time to catch the 10:00AM ferry ($9,70 - no cash; Tap your Card) to Great Mackerel Beach from where we take a wonderful bush walk to newly built West Head Lookout for views across to Barrenjoey Lighthouse.

We then descend West Head Army Track for a close up look at military ruins and the pristine waters of Broken Bay. The Red Hands Track then gets us to our lunch stop at Resolute Picnic Area where there are clean bathrooms. NO SHOPS HERE; BRING YOUR LUNCH.

After lunch we use West Head Road to access the Flint and Steel Track, down to the wonderful hidden Flint and Steel Beach, taking 15 minutes to soak up this amazing location. It is then a further 4.5KM of easy walking to The Basin where we hang out with the very friendly local Kangaroos as we wait for our ferry back to Palm Beach ($9,70 - no cash; Tap your Card) and a refreshment at Club Palm Beach if you wish.

Regular buses (every 20 minutes or so) run back towards Sydney via Mona Vale where the B1 can be joined.

Distance: 12.5KM

Type of Walk: This is a ridiculously scenic adventure with lots of friendly Kangaroos in the mix. How Australian! Not to be missed!!

Difficulty: Medium/Hard, because of the up and down. There are no get out points.

Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace all day and average 4 km per hour. We will take our time on the climbs, to enjoy the environment.

Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at Palm Beach Ferry Wharf in time for the 10:00AM ferry departure. From the City, members would catch the B1 Bus through to Mona Vale and change to the 199 Bus Service through to Palm Beach.

PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY AT PALM BEACH IN THE MORNING: there is coffee and breakfast available close by. The transport sections, buses and ferry rides are one of the highlights of this great day out!!

What to bring: Good walking shoes/trail runners; 2.5 litres of water, (no refill available); hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. NO FOOD SHOPS ON THIS WALK, SO MEMBERS MUST BRING ALL FOOD/SNACKS/WATER.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Club Palm Beach

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: