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Certain SCOG activities may require participants to sign a disclaimer in which the individual takes responsibility for his/her own safety.
Risks can include slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, dislodged rocks, overhanging objects, unguarded cliffs and drops, creek crossings, hidden underwater objects, fire, poisonous creatures, and/or factors that can produce hypothermia or heat exhaustion. To minimise these risks. participants need to ensure that any activity is within their own capabilities and should also carry sufficient drinking water, food and equipment appropriate for the activity and wear appropriate footwear and headwear. Participants should advise the leader if they are taking any medication or have any physical or other limitation that might affect their participation in the activity. Medical, first aid or other similar facilities are not provided by SCOG, therefore participants should carry their own personal first aid kit. Participants agree that they will be personally responsible for their own welfare and safety. SCOG, its officers and leaders take no responsibility for the health and well being of participants. More info Participants - Info page.
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Monday 29 December
ROSE BAY to LADY BAY
This walk is designed to echo last December’s popular walk from North Bondi to Watsons Bay.
It travels through those places sought out by overseas tourists and Instagrammers. It also includes Strickland House, the Wentworth Chapel, Nielsen Park and the Parsley Bay Suspension Bridge.
Distance: around 8km
Terrain: the first kilometre is up an incline; the remainder of the walk is fairly flat on pathways and grass.
Meet: at 10am at Rose Bay Wharf at Lyne Park at Rose Bay. You can get there by ferry, or by a 324 or 325 bus.
Options and Exit-points: people can decide at Watsons Bay to walk on to Camp Cove, Lady Bay or North Head. Or they can catch the ferry or bus back to the city. Most of the walk runs closely parallel to the 325 bus route which travels along Vaucluse Road to Watsons Bay.
Bring: Lunch, drinks (two litres), wide-brimmed hat or sunshade (as the route is exposed).
Enquiries: Mark Matheson 9559 5502 (preferred) or 0409 617 778 (emergencies)
Date to be announced
MEADOWBANK to PARRAMATTA
This is a pleasant, non-strenuous walk along familiar pathways. (See map below.)
The walk is around 9 kilometres from Meadowbank to Parramatta. But it would be shorter if one catches the new Light-Rail Tram for the last section between Rydalmere and Parramatta.
We will get good views of the placid river and some new landscaping. And we might see some signs of the new high-rise suburb on the north side called Melrose Park and the two bridges planned to connect it to the fast metro train at Olympic Park on the south side.
Exit-points: There are a few exit-points via bus and ferry along the walk.
Bring Lunch, snacks and drinking water.
Meet at Meadowbank station at 10:05am.
Enquiries: Mark Matheson 9559 5502 (preferred) or 0409 617 778 (emergencies)
Date to be announced
"HEAD TO HEAD"
Our walkers have been requesting a few shorter walks. This is one. A 3km walk along the Department of Climate Change's new and controversial ($9.5m over 6 years) harbourside walk from Georges Head to Middle Head, near Balmoral.
Undulating, mainly raised boardwalk on perforated recycled plastic panels, with a few steps. Walk completed in about 2 hours, unless you want to spend time inspecting the many wartime gun emplacements or harbour views along the way.
Bring morning tea, lunch, water, hat.
Grade - Easy
We catch the 10am ferry from wharf 4 at Circular Quay, transfer to the 111 bus at South Mosman and start the walk at Chowder Bay bus terminus. Walk to Middle Head for lunch and return on the 111 bus from HMAS Penguin.
Enquiries – Kevin – 0418 169 095
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Are you thinking of putting on a walk or activity? The SCOG team would be delighted to hear from people that would like to participate and plan a walk or activity. New walk leaders are especially welcome. The choices for walks are unlimited... it may be in the area you live in, or an area you always wanted to walk in or get to know. It could be urban, or a City walk, walking to a beach, bush tracks, national parks in Sydney and surrounds. Walks where there is public transport nearby would be preferable. However a walk where cars are needed are also good.
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