Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group

Nuclear Fun! Revesby-Engadine via Lucas Heights Nuclear Reactor! 24km Hard

We will meet at the Blamey Street entry/exit for Revesby Train Station by no later than 10:00AM.

We have a 9.5km hike down Little Salt Pan Creek, across Alfords Point Bridge then through parks and backstreets to Menai Marketplace where we stop for lunch and clean bathrooms! LOTS OF GOOD FOOD OPTIONS HERE OR BRING A PACKED LUNCH IF YOU WISH.

After lunch we have a mostly flat 7.5KM walk through Barden Ridge to Lucas Heights Nuclear Reactor, where we take a short break to soak up some radiation. There is no public bathroom here, so it will be bush toilet at this stage.

We finish with a further 7KM walk. This takes us down to the Woronora River, which we cross before climbing out to the backstreets of Engadine which we follow through to Engadine Train Station. Engadine Tavern is close to the train station for members wishing to finish with a refreshing drink.

We will conclude this walk by no later than 5:00PM.

Distance: 24 km

Type of Walk: This urban/bush trail is incredibly rich in history, high physics and technology. It glows and it rocks!

Difficulty: Hard, because of the distance.

Walking Pace: We will average 4.5 km per hour.

Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at exit to Revesby Train Sation by no later than 10:00AM, which I have picked to fit the train timetable. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR MORNING TRAVEL TO THE LAST AVAILABLE OPTION; PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

What to bring: Good walking shoes/trail runners; 1.5 litres of water, refill available at Menai; hydrolytes; snack; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. GOOD FOOD OPTIONS AT LUNCH STOP OR BRING A PACKED LUNCH.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Engadine Tavern

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Unusual Places: Wolli Creek - Bexley North - Cooks River - Canterbury - Tempe! 16 KM

This Sunday walk is full of surprises and is my version of what is known as the Two Valley River Walk. There are hidden tracks along creeks, a Bat colony and a wonderful variety of scenery.

Our starting point is Wolli Creek Train Station from where we head to Wolli Creek itself. A series of tracks along the creek take us to Bexley North. Up over the Earlwood Ridge, we drop down through parks to Cup and Saucer Creek, which runs into the Cooks River at Canterbury. We head west and use a foot bridge to cross the river at Canterbury Park Racecourse where, 10km into this walk, we stop for lunch and the clean bathrooms.

Back on track, we have a delightful 6km walk along the Cooks River through Hurlstone Park, Dulwich Hill and Marrickville before arriving at Tempe Train Station, where members can jump on a train or walk out to the Princess Highway for bus service.

Distance: 16 km

Type of Walk: This is a classic Sunday walk along creeks and rivers with only a short detour into the suburb of Earlwood.

Difficulty: Medium - There are plenty of get out points if required.

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

Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at exit to Wolli Creek Station by 10:30 am on the day. Transport back is by trains from Tempe Station, or buses on the Princess Highway.

What to bring: Good walking shoes/boots or 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. THERE ARE NO SHOPS AT OUR LUNCH STOP SO BRING YOUR FOOD.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Concordia Club, Tempe

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Epic Bushwalking: Turramurra to Mount Colah 20km Medium/Hard

Our starting point is Turramurra Train Station from where we hit the backroads through to the headwaters of Cowan Creek which we follow, through the bush, for 5KM before taking a short break before climbing down to the creek proper.

It is a spectacular 5KM hike, along the creek, to Bobbin Head, where we stop for a late lunch, 13KM in. There are clean bathrooms and a kiosk at this location. After lunch, we have 8KM to go starting with a climb out to Mount Ku-Ring-Gai Chase Road, then a relatively flat walk through the bush to Mount Colah Train Station.

Distance: 20KM

Type of Walk: This classic Sydney bushwalk is amazing with a few challenges, but we will maintain an even pace throughout the day and make occasional stops to admire the environment.

Difficulty: Medium/Hard. No get out points.

Walking Pace: We will average 4KM hour.

Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at Turramurra Train Station by no later than 9:30AM. Transport back is by trains from Mount Colah.

What to bring: Good walking shoes/trail runners; 1.5-2 litres of water (free refill at lunch); hydrolytes; snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. THERE IS A GOOD CAFE AT OUR LUNCH STOP BUT NO SHOPS AT OUR OTHER BREAKS.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Mt Colah Bottle Shop

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