Walks and Talks 2008

2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

Activity
When
Where
Contact

Clean Up Australia Day
(click here for more details)

Sunday
2 March

9 am - 12 pm

Thornleigh Oval
Handley Avenue, Thornleigh

Graham Jones
9484 4220

jonesgra@netspace.net.au

Talk entitled, A National Park in transition: the rich past Aboriginal heritage and future challenges facing Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
(David Tribe, Volunteer NSW NPWS Ranger)
Tuesday
18 March
8 pm

St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Chisholm Street and Vernon Street, Turramurra

Barry Tomkinson
0412 250 595
Shoreline walk, Garie Beach to Figure 8 Pool - Royal National Park
(Leader: John Martyn)
Sturdy walking shoes essential - track surface likely to be muddy and rock platform slippery. Bring a picnic lunch and/or snack food, water and a hat. Binoculars recommended. Park entry fee is $11 per vehicle unless you have an annual pass.
Sunday
6 April
10 am to 4 pm

Royal National Park - meet at the Garie Beach car park. Entry via Waterfall recommended, but Audley is equidistant. Take Garie Beach turn-off from Bertram Stevens Drive.

John Martyn
9449 7962
johnmartyn@optusnet.com.au

Walk in Strickland State Forest
(leader: Andrew Little)
Bring sturdy walking shoes, a picnic lunch, water and a hat. Binoculars and camera recommended.
Sunday
4 May
9:45 am (for a 10 am start) to 4 pm

Strickland State Forest, near Gosford - meet at Banksia Picnic Area (click here for complete walk details and map)

Bookings essential
Andrew Little
9924 7212 (after 7:30pm)
aalitte@optusnet.com.au
Talk entitled, Unspoilt Wilderness: The Arnhem Land Experience - Fishing, Weaving and Digging Yams.
(Nancy Pallin and Jane Gye, conservationists)

Tuesday
10 June
8 pm

St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Chisholm Street and Vernon Street, Turramurra

Barry Tomkinson

0412 250 595

STEP Track, South Turramurra
(leader: Neroli Lock)
Sunday
21 September
1:30 pm to 4 pm

Lane Cove National Park from South Turramurra (further details TBA)

Neroli Lock
9489 5794
Walk at Wentworth Falls
(Leader: Bill Jones)
Bring sturdy walking shoes, a picnic lunch and/or snack food, water and a hat. Binoculars recommended.

Sunday
2 November
11 am to 3 pm

Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains National Park (further details TBA)

Bill Jones
9498 6052

billojns@accsoft.com.au