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Hello Wanderers! Get ready for flex week with an exciting adventure through the spectacular Brisbane Water National Park! Whats more, we're collaborating with Runsoc and Railsoc! Want to try out trail running? Or do you just want to explore the highly unusual Wondabyne Station? The choice is yours!???????
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(Wandersoc and Railsoc Only)
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??????? ????????: Central Station (meet at the Eddy Avenue florist).
???? ?? ????: 15km Bushwalk - should take 4 to 6 hours including breaks.
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(Wandersoc and Railsoc Only)
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??????????? ???????? ??? ?????: please bring shoes you are comfortable getting dirty or wet, as there may be puddles or mud along the way. Hiking boots or sports shoes are good choices.
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• Please meet at 8:15am at Central Station, at the Eddy Avenue florist:
https://www.google.com/.../data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5...
• You will be taking the 8:48 CCN train from Central Station Platform 8. If you miss this train you'll have to take the next one with Runsoc.
• We will be alighting at 9:56am at Wondabyne Station platform 2. The walk will begin at 10:00am.
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• Please meet at 9:15am at Central Station, at the Eddy Avenue florist:
https://www.google.com/.../data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5...
• You will be taking the 9:48 CCN train from Central Station Platform 8. If you miss this train the next one is at 10:48.
• You will be alighting at 10:56am at Wondabyne Station platform 2. The run will begin at 11:00am.
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• The start point at Wondabyne Station has ?? ???? ?????? - the only transport is the CCN train mentioned above. We very strongly recommend travelling with Wandersoc, Runsoc or Railsoc for this event.
• If you must drive, you will have to park at an adjacent station and take the CCN train in. Remember to let the guard at the back of the train know you are getting off at Wondabyne or it won't stop.
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• The hike/run end point is Woy Woy Station. Trains back to Sydney arrive roughly every half an hour.
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(Wandersoc and Railsoc Only)
Garmin Connect Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/272961812
Alltrails:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/wondabyne-to-woy-woy-1st-draft-84f5ddd?p=-1&sh=6xhg0k
After a scenic train journey alongside Mullet Creek, we’ll begin our walk at the unique Wondabyne station, the only station in Australia with no road access. From there we’ll have a steep ascent up the ridge with views over the Hawkesbury river and Wondabyne Quarry. After a short break to recover from our climb, we willl continue along the Rifle Range Firetrail and make our way to the Hawkesbury walking track. From here we’ll descend down to Kariong Brook Falls, with a short break to enjoy picturesque views over Brisbane Water national park. At the bottom of our descent we’ll be treated to the majestic Kariong Brook Falls, with huge rock ledges overlooking the falls. From here we will have a scramble back up the ridge again, enjoying views over the park, until we reach Tommo’s Firetrail where we’ll be able to enjoy an easier route.
With a stop to enjoy views of Mount Wondabyne, we’ll rejoin the Hawkesbury track and walk onwards to the Mullet Creek Firetrail. Here we’ll split with our Runsoc friends as we wish them good luck on their run up Mount Wondabyne. After turning onto the Tunnel firetrail and rejoining the runners, we’ll finally follow Dillon’s Firetrail before passing through Woy Woy to reach the station, and our adventure will come to an end.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central Station, 2 Eddy Avenue Ramp, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia,Sydney, Australia