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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS AND OBLIGATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS:
Participants acknowledge that they will take responsibility for their own safety and welfare and participate at their own risk. Participants should consider their level of fitness and general health before committing to any walk or other activity. This is an informal group, and the organisers, leaders and other attendees cannot be held responsible for those who enter into any walk or other activity without having the sufficient level of fitness required or adequate preparation. Nor are the organisers, leaders and other attendees responsible for accident or injury, and do not accept any liability or responsibility for the health and well-being of participants. . If you are ill or not in adequate health or fitness, please refrain from attending.
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. More info Participants - Info page.
LEADERS should familiarise themselves with the SCOG Leaders Guidelines and documents available on the Leaders - Info/Forms page.
To submit details of a walk or activity you'd like to lead, include them in an email to SCOG at southern.cross.outdoors.group@gmail.com
Tuesday 17 November
WIANAMATTA
You will feel like the ‘jolly swagman' from ‘Waltzing Matilda’ after doing this 7km walk. There are billabongs, a dusty road, a thick forest of grey eucalyptus trees, some grey kangaroos and flocks of crows and flies and bellbirds.
This place is called Wianamatta Regional Park but it’s really just a big nature reserve. Though there are ghostly reminders of the Australian Army’s ‘St Marys Munitions Filling Factory’. There are no amenities apart from a set of toilets at the entrance. There is no landscaping, picnic tables nor mobile phone reception.
The walk is westwards from Ropes Crossing to Jordan Springs. And then the return by bus from Jordan Springs to Werrington Station.
Bring
Bring food and drink —more than 2 litres would be sensible if the forecast temperature is higher than 26°— a wide-brimmed hat and insect repellent for the flies.
Meet
Meet on the concourse at St Marys Station no later than 9.50 because the 759 bus to Mount Druitt is scheduled to leave nearby at 10.09.
Terrain
Flat, wide, mostly unpaved service trails. This walk has no exit points.
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)
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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.
If you need help our team can help you plan. We can do a "Recce" (reconnoitre) with you before the day, and come along to assist on that day. Think about it, we would love to hear from you. Please e-mail southern.cross.outdoors.group@gmail.com
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