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.
Enquiries: communityflowerstudio@yahoo.com
Sun 19
March2023
Harold Reid Foreshore Track
An easy-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: 5 km return
Time: 1 hr 30 min.
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.
An easy-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: 5 km return
Time: 1 hr 30 min.
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
Tues 25
April2023
ANZAC Day – 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.
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 Frenc’s Rd)
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 – Incinerator Art Cafe. Google Map from Artarmon Station to Incinerator Art Cafe
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Downloadable map available here.
Length: 5 km one way.
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 Frenc’s Rd)
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 – Incinerator Art Cafe. Google Map from Artarmon Station to Incinerator Art Cafe
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Downloadable map available here.
10 am – 12 noon Artarmon Station,
Wilkes Ave,
Elizabeth St side.
Wilkes Ave,
Elizabeth St side.
Sun 21
May 2023
Two-Creek Track A medium walk (with some steep climb) on this well-signed post Two-Creek. We will check out 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’s Nature Walk. We may have a picnic at Echo Point Park. This walk crosses a section of Garigal National Park. There are some great water views, sandstone caves.
We can take the bus back to Chatswood after the walk.
Length: 6.1m one way.
Elevation: 231 m
Time: 2 hr. 30 min. (excluding lunch)
Suggestions for lunch: Picnic at Echo Point Park
Cafes/Restaurants at Chatswood.
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. Google Map from Lindfield Train Station to the start of this track (Slade Ave)
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Map
We can take the bus back to Chatswood after the walk.
Length: 6.1m one way.
Elevation: 231 m
Time: 2 hr. 30 min. (excluding lunch)
Suggestions for lunch: Picnic at Echo Point Park
Cafes/Restaurants at Chatswood.
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. Google Map from Lindfield Train Station to the start of this track (Slade Ave)
CFS members are FREE, non-members are welcome ($5 donation) Click here to register.
Map
10 am Lindfield Train Station, Lindfield Ave side.
Sun 18 June
2023
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. Sturdy shoes are required.
Click here for the map.
Time: 1 hr. 30 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. Sturdy shoes are required.
Click here for the map.
Time: 1 hr. 30 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.
Sun 16 July
July2023
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 a 4 km one way (8 km return).
Track grade: Easy (flat) Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Click here for the map.
Time: 2 hr. (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 a 4 km one way (8 km return).
Track grade: Easy (flat) Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Click here for the map.
Time: 2 hr. (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 20 August
2023
Bradley Head to Cliffton Gardens 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.
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. )
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 Bardley 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. )
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 Bardley 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)