Where can you find a mangrove forest, yes…a whole forest in metropolitan Sydney?
Don’t know? Please come explore the Wetlands of Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park. This is an important ecological area of 60 hectares of wetlands where over 200 species of birds, both native Australian and migratory species, shelter and feed. There are hides and viewing areas: if you have some small binoculars that can pop in your rucksack, please bring them.
Time to get out your walking boots, as March usually heralds good walking weather, with anticipated temperatures warm rather than hot. This is a comprehensive walk, with the chance for some bird spotting, a walk through a mangrove forest, and viewing symbolic monuments in gentle parklands.
During the walk we’ll take the impressive raised board walk (Government funded- thank you), taking us right through the centre of a grey mangrove forest that provides an important nursery for aquatic life.
We will also see the hulls of retired ships and barges from an old ship wrecking yard. This yard was part of the industrial landscape; the area was once heavily polluted, and is now heralded as a restoration success story.
The walk is approximately 8 km, with a good even surface and mostly flat. There’s a couple of small inclines that can be by-passed if needed. The walk is mostly in shade; the parkland areas are more open. DATE: Wednesday 11 March 2020
TIME: 10.00am – 12.20noon approximately, followed by lunch
VENUE: Exact meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense at the Waterview Café within the park. The cafe serves a variety of meals including vegetarian.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES PLEASE LET MARY KNOW IF YOU ARE STAYING FOR LUNCH, VIA THE GMAIL ADDRESS BELOW
RSVP TO: [email protected]
RSVP BY: Saturday 7 March 2020
TRANSPORT: Concord West station is a 20 minute train journey from Central station. Once at Concord West station the start of the walk is within a few minutes. For those wishing to travel by car, there is 4 hour parking at specific car parks, one of which is close to the start of the walk.
