PLEASE NOTE: This walk is one week later than usual due to the AGM.
Where in Sydney are there roads but no cars and the main form of transport is a wheelbarrow? Don’t know? Well please come and find out! Join us for this excursion – to Dangar Island.
February can be a little on the warm side, and who wants to be walking long distances in summer? Instead we will take an excursion to Dangar Island in the Hawkesbury region on the northern boundaries of Sydney. There’s a shaded short walk of approximately 4km, that will enable us to see the island and experience some island life.
We’ll start the day with a relaxing train journey leaving from the historic and recently restored country side of Central Station, and journey to Brooklyn/ Hawkesbury Station. This journey will take us through picturesque countryside and views of the Hawkesbury River. At Brooklyn we take a short ride to Dangar Island on the cutest of ferries.
The walk is short and mostly flat; however there is one moderately steep section, which is an optional part of the walk, and comes after the completion of the main walk loop . Those not wanting to do this optional part will have the opportunity for coffee at the wharf cafe.
DATE: Wednesday 19 February 2020
TIME: 10.00am -12.00pm. Ferry and short walk of approximately 4km, followed by lunch
VENUE: Exact meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense at the King Tide Café (KT Café) Brooklyn, which serves a variety of cafe style meals including vegetarian options. Cash only is accepted on the Dangar Island Ferry: $8.10 each way (NOTE: Opal Cards cannot be used for this service).
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
For planning purposes, please let Mary Williams know if you are staying for lunch via the Gmail address below.
RSVP TO: [email protected]
RSVP BY: Saturday 15 February 2020
TRANSPORT: Train is by far the most comfortable option, since Brooklyn/ Hawksbury station is just a few minutes from the ferry terminal for Dangar Island. If you journey by train there’s time to get a coffee when you arrive at Brooklyn and before taking the ferry. Please be aware that the station platform is accessed via a passenger bridge with 60 steps.
There is some parking at Brooklyn for those who wish to drive. You will need to arrive at Brooklyn by 10.00am, as the ferries are not frequent. More travel details will be sent to those who RSVP.