Parks service plans three walks

The National Parks and Wildlife Service have three walks near the Peninsula planned for October and November, as part of the National Parks Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours program.

The walks cover the areas of Killcare, Putty Beach, the Bouddi National Park and above Woy Woy Bay.

Day three of the Coastal Walk Series will take place on Sunday, October 12, at Killcare.

Day three continues on from day one and two of the Coastal Walk Series which began in September from Patonga to Blackwall and Blackwall to Killcare.

Day three will begin at 7.30pm for an eight-and-a-half hour walk to Terrigal.

The cost is $20 per person and is recommended for fit and experienced walkers.

The Monday Meanderers Walk to Waterfall will begin from 10.30am on Monday, October 13.

Participants will meet at Staples Lookout on Woy Woy Rd, for a five-hour trek through Brisbane Water National Park overlooking the Peninsula and Brisbane Water.

The cost is $7 per adult and $5 for seniors.

The Thursday Trailblazers walk will take place on Thursday, November 20, from 3pm.

The four-hour walk is for all levels of fitness and will take participants along the rock platforms between Putty Beach and Bullimah Beach in the Bouddi National Park to reveal a variety of geological formations.

Participants are encouraged to bring comfortable footwear, sunscreen, water, hat and snacks to all walks.

Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning 4320 4205 by 12noon Friday before the walk takes place.

Details of each walk will be given at time of booking.

Newsletter, 24 Sep 2008 National Parks and Wildlife Service