CFS Bushwalk of the Month is an initiative to promote both mental and physical health. Members are free, $5 optional donation for non-members. Walks will be led by Bibi and members of the CFS Youth Action Group. Please refer to Australian Track Grading System for level of difficulties.
Enquiries: communityflowerstudio@yahoo.com
Sun 24 March
2024
Rail2River Walk through Ferndale ParkHidden behind suburban streets, Ferndale Park provides a
bush backyard for local residents. The walk along the
fern filled Swaines Creek reveals a quieter, more serene and peaceful part of Chatswood.
Track length: Approximately a 4 km return trip.
Track grade: Easy to medium – on unsealed bush tracks with
steep steps in sections. Grade 2. Sturdy shoes are required.
Click here for the map.
Time: 1 hr. 45 min. (including morning tea but excluding lunch)
Suggestions for lunch: Cafes/Restaurants at Chatswood.
Morning tea at O.H. Reid Memorial Park near the Lane Cove River.
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the map to catch-up with the group. (Google Map from Bartels Park to O.H. Reid Memorial Park via Ferndale Park)
If you prefer to come by public transport, Bibi will meet you at Artarmon Train Station (Elizabeth St Exit) at 9:45 am. Please let her know by email: communityflowerstudio@yahoo.com
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation, optional) Click here to register.
bush backyard for local residents. The walk along the
fern filled Swaines Creek reveals a quieter, more serene and peaceful part of Chatswood.
Track length: Approximately a 4 km return trip.
Track grade: Easy to medium – on unsealed bush tracks with
steep steps in sections. Grade 2. Sturdy shoes are required.
Click here for the map.
Time: 1 hr. 45 min. (including morning tea but excluding lunch)
Suggestions for lunch: Cafes/Restaurants at Chatswood.
Morning tea at O.H. Reid Memorial Park near the Lane Cove River.
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the map to catch-up with the group. (Google Map from Bartels Park to O.H. Reid Memorial Park via Ferndale Park)
If you prefer to come by public transport, Bibi will meet you at Artarmon Train Station (Elizabeth St Exit) at 9:45 am. Please let her know by email: communityflowerstudio@yahoo.com
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation, optional) Click here to register.
10 am Bartels Park near 22 Edgar St, Chatswood. Street parking available.
Thurs 25
April
April
2024
ANZAC Day Two-Creek Track (easy session)
Walk A We will start at the corner of Slade Avenue and Tryon Road, East Lindfield. The track ends at Roseville Bridge but we will continue our way to Echo Point Park for a picnic.
Length: 6m one way.
Track Grade: Grade 3.
Time: approximately 2 hr. 30 min. (excluding lunch)
Walk B (Self-guided) An easier Grad 2 option is to start from Echo Park (near the end of Babbage Rd, Roseville Chase) and walk along the easy session of the Two-Creek Track and then return to Echo Park for a picnic lunch.
Length: 2.5m one way. 5 km return.
Track Grade: Grade 2.
Time: approximately 2 hr. 30 min. (excluding lunch)
Both walks will stroll pass a historical site related to WWI. The track ‘flows’ along Gordon and Moores creeks with interesting flora and fauna. Test your knowledge for those who attended last month previous walks with CFS. This walk crosses a section of Garigal National Park. There are some great water views, sandstone caves.
If you are coming by public transport, please use Google Maps to find a suitable route. Feel free to contact Bibi if you need some assistance.
Suggestions for lunch: Picnic at Echo Point Park. Bring your own sandwiches and snack to share. CFS will provide ANZAC biscuits and fruit.
Walk A ill leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the track to catch-up with the group.
Walk B (Self-guided): could start at 10 am to finish at around the same time as Walk A to join for a picnic together around 12:30 pm.
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 tax-deductible donation) Click here to register.
Map
10 am Lindfield Train Station, Lindfield Ave side.
Walk A We will start at the corner of Slade Avenue and Tryon Road, East Lindfield. The track ends at Roseville Bridge but we will continue our way to Echo Point Park for a picnic.
Length: 6m one way.
Track Grade: Grade 3.
Time: approximately 2 hr. 30 min. (excluding lunch)
Walk B (Self-guided) An easier Grad 2 option is to start from Echo Park (near the end of Babbage Rd, Roseville Chase) and walk along the easy session of the Two-Creek Track and then return to Echo Park for a picnic lunch.
Length: 2.5m one way. 5 km return.
Track Grade: Grade 2.
Time: approximately 2 hr. 30 min. (excluding lunch)
Both walks will stroll pass a historical site related to WWI. The track ‘flows’ along Gordon and Moores creeks with interesting flora and fauna. Test your knowledge for those who attended last month previous walks with CFS. This walk crosses a section of Garigal National Park. There are some great water views, sandstone caves.
If you are coming by public transport, please use Google Maps to find a suitable route. Feel free to contact Bibi if you need some assistance.
Suggestions for lunch: Picnic at Echo Point Park. Bring your own sandwiches and snack to share. CFS will provide ANZAC biscuits and fruit.
Walk A ill leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the track to catch-up with the group.
Walk B (Self-guided): could start at 10 am to finish at around the same time as Walk A to join for a picnic together around 12:30 pm.
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 tax-deductible donation) Click here to register.
Map
10 am Lindfield Train Station, Lindfield Ave side.
10 am Slade Ave and Tyron Rd, Lindfield.
Sun 26 May
2024
Flat Rock Gully Track It is a medium walk with some deep descends and a steep climb at the end. The scenery along the track is fabulous! Some interesting sites are Henry Lawson Cave, Aboriginal Painting, best Meditation spot in town, Long Gully Bridge (Northbridge) and the Walter Burley Griffin Incinerator (now a Cafe & Gallery). Create a group sculpture with natural materials picked up along the track.
Length: 5 km one way.
Track grade: Grade 2 – 3. Some steep descend and climb at either end of the track.
Time: 2 hr 30 min. (including 30 min for photo and creative stops)
Suggestions for lunch:
Picnic at Tunks Park
Incinerator Art Cafe (Cnr of Willoughby Rd and Small St) or
Little Giant Roaster Cafes (Cnr of Willoughby Rd and French’s Rd)
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Downloadable map available here.
Length: 5 km one way.
Track grade: Grade 2 – 3. Some steep descend and climb at either end of the track.
Time: 2 hr 30 min. (including 30 min for photo and creative stops)
Suggestions for lunch:
Picnic at Tunks Park
Incinerator Art Cafe (Cnr of Willoughby Rd and Small St) or
Little Giant Roaster Cafes (Cnr of Willoughby Rd and French’s Rd)
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Downloadable map available here.
10 am – 12 noon Incinerator Art Cafe, Artarmon,
Corner of Small St, and
Willoughby Rd.
Corner of Small St, and
Willoughby Rd.
Sun 23 June
2024
Harold Reid Foreshore Track (Cancelled due to wet weather)
A medium Nature walk exploring the flora and fauna along the track. Play a game of ‘Find that FLOWER/PLANT!’
Suggestions for lunch:
High St Bakery & Cafe at Willoughby near the track or
Cafes/Restaurant in Chatswood
Length: 6 km return
Track grade: Grade 2-3. Some steep descend and climb.
Time: 2 hrs
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the map to catch-up with the group at the first stop – Willoughby Park Centre.
Google Map from Vinnies to Willoughby Park Centre.
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Downloadable map available here.
A medium Nature walk exploring the flora and fauna along the track. Play a game of ‘Find that FLOWER/PLANT!’
Suggestions for lunch:
High St Bakery & Cafe at Willoughby near the track or
Cafes/Restaurant in Chatswood
Length: 6 km return
Track grade: Grade 2-3. Some steep descend and climb.
Time: 2 hrs
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the map to catch-up with the group at the first stop – Willoughby Park Centre.
Google Map from Vinnies to Willoughby Park Centre.
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Downloadable map available here.
10 am Vinnies at Willoughby, 135 Penshurst St, North Willoughby NSW
Sun 28 July
July2024
Bay Walk (Bay Run) in Drummoyne This track will cover Iron Cove, Henley Marine Drive, Drummoyne, Rodd Point and Five Dock. Just follow the wide footpath around the mangrove-lined foreshores of Iron Cove. Along the way, indulge in the variety of splendid sceneries from city landscapes to luscious greenery. Take time to read the interpretive signs that provide interesting facts about the types of flora and fauna in the surrounding bay.
Bay Run Info by Canada Bay Council
Track length: Approximately 7 km loop.
Track grade: Grade 2. Easy (flat) Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Click here for the map.
Time: 2 hr. 30 min. (including morning tea stop but excluding lunch)
Suggestions for lunch: Cafes/Restaurants at Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre. Morning tea at Leichhardt Park.
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the map to catch-up with the group. (Google Map from Birken Head Point Outet to complete the Bay Run loop. )
If you prefer to come by public transport, there are buses departing from Townhall to go to Drummoyne. Check Google Map for details or email Bibi for help: communityflowerstudio@yahoo.com
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation, optional) Click here to register.
Bay Run Info by Canada Bay Council
Track length: Approximately 7 km loop.
Track grade: Grade 2. Easy (flat) Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Click here for the map.
Time: 2 hr. 30 min. (including morning tea stop but excluding lunch)
Suggestions for lunch: Cafes/Restaurants at Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre. Morning tea at Leichhardt Park.
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the map to catch-up with the group. (Google Map from Birken Head Point Outet to complete the Bay Run loop. )
If you prefer to come by public transport, there are buses departing from Townhall to go to Drummoyne. Check Google Map for details or email Bibi for help: communityflowerstudio@yahoo.com
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation, optional) Click here to register.
10 am Birkenhead Point Shopping Centre (outside Coles)
Sun 25 August
2024
Bradleys Head to Cliffton Gardens to Balmoral Beach Sydney Coastal WalkThis coastal path is part of the Sydney Harbour National Park with very scenic view of the beautiful harbour. At Bradley Head, you can see the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the then Centrepoint Tower (Westfield Tower) – Sydney’s most famous icons – in all their glory. Watch the boats glide by from Bradleys Head – Booraghee Amphitheatre Come face-to-face with wildlife and ancient trees. There are picnic tables at Cliffton Gardens for a relaxing morning tea. Keen hikers may continue to walk to Balmoral Beach to view an important Aboriginal site. Others may exit at Cliffton Gardens (bus routes to City or Taronga Zoo).
Google Map from Taronga Zoo to Cliffton Gardens.
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the map to catch-up with the group. (Google Map from Birken Head Point Outet to complete the Bay Run loop. )
Track length: Approximately 4 km from Bradleys Head to Cliffton Gardens and another 4 km from Cliffton Gardens to Balmoral Beach.
Track grade: Grade 2 -3. Gentle slope in first section and some steep stairs descending from the track to Balmoral Beach. Easy (flat) Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
If you prefer to come by public transport, there are ferries to go to Taronga Zoo. Bibi can meet you at the Taronga Zoo Wharf at 9:30 am and walk to Bardleys Head. Alternatively, email Bibi to organise a lift from Artarmon Station: communityflowerstudio@yahoo.com
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation, optional) Click here to register.
Google Map from Taronga Zoo to Cliffton Gardens.
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the map to catch-up with the group. (Google Map from Birken Head Point Outet to complete the Bay Run loop. )
Track length: Approximately 4 km from Bradleys Head to Cliffton Gardens and another 4 km from Cliffton Gardens to Balmoral Beach.
Track grade: Grade 2 -3. Gentle slope in first section and some steep stairs descending from the track to Balmoral Beach. Easy (flat) Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
If you prefer to come by public transport, there are ferries to go to Taronga Zoo. Bibi can meet you at the Taronga Zoo Wharf at 9:30 am and walk to Bardleys Head. Alternatively, email Bibi to organise a lift from Artarmon Station: communityflowerstudio@yahoo.com
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation, optional) Click here to register.
10 amBradley Head (outside the toilet block)
Sun 29
Sept
Sept
2024
Freshwater Beach to North Curl Curl Beach We will meet at the end of Ocean View Rd (opposite the car park) in Freshwater (used to be called Harbord). This coastal walk from Freshwater Beach to South Curl Curl Beach is very scenic with blue sky and big waves along a rocky coastline between the 2 beaches. You will see from a distance the full view of Sydney’s famous Manly Beach. With some luck, you may find sea creatures enjoying the swimming in rock pools created by the last high tide. Take off your shoes and take a mindfulness walk on the sand from South Curl Curl Life Saving Club to North Curl Curl Beach! Embrace Nature and boost your mental well-being.
Length: approximately 3.5 km one way
Time: 2hr. 30 min. (excluding lunch)
Track grade: Grade 2, if walking on pedestrian pathway. Grade 3 if walking on coastal rocky path. Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots recommended.
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the map to catch-up with the group to the start of the track.
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Map
Length: approximately 3.5 km one way
Time: 2hr. 30 min. (excluding lunch)
Track grade: Grade 2, if walking on pedestrian pathway. Grade 3 if walking on coastal rocky path. Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots recommended.
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the map to catch-up with the group to the start of the track.
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Map
10 amFreshwater Beach
52 Ocean View Rd.
Freshwater
52 Ocean View Rd.
Freshwater
Sun 27 Oct
2024
Lane Cove Valley Walk
We’ll meet at the end of Fidden’s Wharf Rd which is the pedestrian entrance to Lane Cove National Park. Follow the steps to descend to an oval and then turn right to the start of the track. This track will take us to the famous Lane Cove River. There are many wild animals which called this park home. You may have close encounters of wallabies, brush turkeys, kookaburras, ducks and wild rabbits. There are many picnic tables under the shade for visitors to the park to enjoy their food while observing the magic found in Nature. There is a historical site which reveals the lives of early settlers in the area. We will retrace our footpath and back to Fidden’s Wharf Rd.
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the track to catch-up with the group to the start of the track.
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Map
We’ll meet at the end of Fidden’s Wharf Rd which is the pedestrian entrance to Lane Cove National Park. Follow the steps to descend to an oval and then turn right to the start of the track. This track will take us to the famous Lane Cove River. There are many wild animals which called this park home. You may have close encounters of wallabies, brush turkeys, kookaburras, ducks and wild rabbits. There are many picnic tables under the shade for visitors to the park to enjoy their food while observing the magic found in Nature. There is a historical site which reveals the lives of early settlers in the area. We will retrace our footpath and back to Fidden’s Wharf Rd.
This group will leave at 10:05 am (the latest). If you are late, follow the track to catch-up with the group to the start of the track.
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Map
10 amEnd of Fidden’s Wharh Rd (Killara)
Sun 24
Nov
Nov
2024
Balls Head Reserve Walk Join us for our final walk of 2024 before the Christmas season begins! We’ll meet at Waverton Train Station and walk to the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability (CLCS). For directions, refer to Google Maps. If you prefer to drive, you can park near CLCS and join the group at 10:15am. Free street parking is available on Sundays.
We’ll start with a brief visit to CLCS, then follow the Harbour View Track to take in the stunning views of Sydney Harbour, along with its vibrant native flora and fauna. You can learn more about the area’s rich history and wildlife by reading some information here.
One of the highlights of our walk will be a short stroll through the iconic Coal Loader Tunnel, a great chance to reflect on the phrase, “There’s light at the end of the tunnel!” After this immersive journey into Australia’s past, we’ll return to CLCS for a relaxing lunch accompanied by live music.
Length: approximately 2.5 km return (mostly flat, some steps)
Time: approximately 1 hr (excluding lunch), depending on how long people want to take photos.
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click HERE to register.
Map
We’ll start with a brief visit to CLCS, then follow the Harbour View Track to take in the stunning views of Sydney Harbour, along with its vibrant native flora and fauna. You can learn more about the area’s rich history and wildlife by reading some information here.
One of the highlights of our walk will be a short stroll through the iconic Coal Loader Tunnel, a great chance to reflect on the phrase, “There’s light at the end of the tunnel!” After this immersive journey into Australia’s past, we’ll return to CLCS for a relaxing lunch accompanied by live music.
Length: approximately 2.5 km return (mostly flat, some steps)
Time: approximately 1 hr (excluding lunch), depending on how long people want to take photos.
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click HERE to register.
Map
10 amWaverton Train Station, Bay Rd, Waverton.