Walking Group

General Information

The walks are relatively easy and typically three to four kilometres long. They are planned so that the group finishes at a suitable location for refreshments!

Walkers are encouraged to bring a hat, sunnies (if appropriate) and their own supply of water.

Bookings essential.

For more information, email Boomers & Beyond.

Reminder: These walks are designed for fit Seniors, who can manage on both track and sealed pathways, with no walking aids. If you are likely to be slow or need help, it is your responsibility to bring a friend who can accompany you if you fall behind the group.

Thursday, 27 May, 2021 - a visit to Newtown!

Thursday, 22 April 2021 - Cammeray to Folly Point

Thursday, 25 February 2021 - Kirribilli to North Sydney via Sub Base Platypus

Wednesday 25 November 2020 - Northbridge Suspension Bridge and Tunks

We had a lovely Boomers' Walk on Wednesday the 25th November - from Cammeray to Tunks Park and return via the Northbridge Suspension Bridge - a historic landmark and engineering feat completed in 1892.

The walk down to Long Neck Bay from Miller Street is quite steep, but there are paved paths and the reward on arrival is the stunning view over the water. 

 We all enjoyed the serenity of this picturesque spot so close yet seemingly far away from the city.  Our walk back up the hill to Strathallen Avenue was a good challenge given the high humidity, but we all enjoyed the exercise.
We were all happy to return to the Leagues Club for well earned coffee and schmooze.
  
It was evident that everyone enjoyed the exercise and the opportunity to meet up after such a long absence.

I look forward to more walks with the Boomers Walking Group of friends next year.

- Vera Cranston

Thursday 20 February 2020 - Cammeray to Folly Point, return

It was a beautiful sunny day for our walk from Cammeray Square to Folly Point overlooking Willoughby Bay.

Our group of 12 enjoyed the beautiful view and the rather steep climb back up the hill where we were rewarded with coffee and refreshments. We welcomed some new members to the group and enjoyed each other's company.

Thursday, 21 November 2019 - Guided tour of Garden Island, Sydney

Thursday 17 October - Berry Island to Waverton 

We had a lovely Boomers' Walk on Thursday 17 October, with a lively group of 12 walkers.

Our Indigenous guide, Karen Smith, provided background information about the original Aboriginal tribes who lived on Berry Island, describing their lifestyle based on fishing, hunting and gathering. Berry's Bay was a plentiful source of seafood and the evidence of seashells and relics of middens provided testimony to their livelihood.

As we traversed the island Karen provided background on the native flora and fauna - the Brush Turkeys were our companions en route.

We left the Reserve to cross Oyster Bay admiring the full vista of the harbour. After climbing 190 steps to get to Bay Road, then an uphill walk, we rewarded ourselves with coffee and snacks, plus plenty of schmooze at one of the cafes.

Thursday 19 September - Rainy day coffee and schmooze catchup at Norths

Thursday 22 August - Neutral Bay to Milsons Point via Kurraba Point 

Thursday 20 June 2019

Given the heavy rains of the previous days, we were very lucky with our walk last Thursday - a little crisp in temperature but brilliant sunshine and little wind!  We had our share of aerobic exercise up the rather steep slope of Walker Street, but we were rewarded with the magnificent view of Sydney Harbour once we reached the overpass.
A special treat was provided by Diane Ford who kindly hosted morning tea in her current home on the 36th Floor in a local apartment block, where we could again admire the view.  As always, conversation flowed and a very pleasant time was had by all, combined with healthy exercise and the enjoyment of our surroundings.
Hope to see you at the next walk, most likely in August, as many people are overseas or committed to childcare during the school holidays next month.

Thursday 16 May 2019 - Birchgrove to Balmain 

Last Thursday, a beautiful sunny day, 17 of us enjoyed the walk from Birchgrove to East Balmain.  The ferry ride from Circular Quay took in our beautiful harbour and in a few minutes we had arrived at Birchgrove Wharf.  We walked through the narrow streets and saw the old workers' cottages in this once highly industrialised area. The former Caltex site at Ballast Point has been preserved as parkland and will be further developed for public use.

The "Dry Dock" Hotel was reminiscent of the past landuse, with many dockyards along the foreshore to cater for the extensive shipping trade.

We enjoyed the "village" atmosphere of Darling Street and the many corner shops and enjoyed coffee, refreshments and schmooze in the refurbished old Balmain Bowling Club, providing a "boost" to the local economy.  Then for the last section, we headed to Balmain East Wharf for the ferry trip back to Circular Quay.
 
Thanks to all who came along, and hope to see you for our next walk on Thursday, 20th June, 2019.

Thursday 21 March 2019

Our group of 20 is to be congratulated for venturing out into the morning rain for our walk from Manly Wharf to Queenscliff and return.

After the initial downpour, we were rewarded with bright sunshine and clear skies and the brilliant vista of the unbroken stretch of beach as we walked along the foreshore.  How beautiful is this landscape and how lucky we are to live in this city!

It was very pleasing to welcome more newcomers to our group and also pleasing to see our loyal Easties who travel long distances by public transport to come to the Northside.  It's wonderful to see the network of friendship expanding! 

On our return walk we stopped  to see the extensive urban development along the edges of Manly Lagoon.

As usual, we finished with a coffee and schmooze where we enjoyed catching up and renewing friendships.