Bushwalks and Picnics around Sydney

by Libby Buhrich

Cover of Bushwalks and Picnics around Sydney
Publisher
Sally Milner Publishing
Published
1991 · edition 1
ISBN
1863510133
Format
Paperback · 178 pages
Cover price
$16.95 AUD
Size
220 g · 20 cm tall
Covers
Sydney, Blue Mountains, Bouddi
Publisher website
Nature trails - New South Wales - Sydney Region - GuidebooksPicnic grounds - New South Wales - Sydney Region - GuidebooksSydney Region (N.S.W.) - Guidebooks

About this book

This guidebook offers information on walks spread over the Sydney basin. There is a focus on plants and wildlife, including when and where you're are most likely to see different species. The final chapter suggests a number of recipes designed for picnics.

Our review notes

Tracknotes

Level of detail
Detailed route information
Walk summaries
Yes
Grade system explained
No
Ascent/descent info
No
Driving directions
Yes
Review dates given
No
Interpretive info
Plenty

Maps & photos

Maps for walking
Yes - limited detail
Map type
Sketch
Map colour
Black and White
Map size
Full page
Regional map
No
Photos
Black and White
Photo comment
There are a few photo plates in the centre of the book.

List of walks in this book

Walk NameLengthTimeGradePage
The America Track2 km1 HrEasy7
The Challenger Track4 km1 hr 30 minsEasy, even11
The Basin to Bonnie Doon via The Basin and Bairne Tracks9 km3 hrsEasy14
Gayimai Nature Trail1 km30 minsEasy21
The Garigal Aboriginal Heritage Walk4 km3 hrsMedium to difficult (with steep section)23
White Horse Beach - Flint and Steel Bay1.6 km1 hr 30 minsMedium with steep sections32
Koolewong Track1 km30 minsEasy. Undulating landscape.36
The Sphinx Track and Bobbin Head Track6.5 km2 hrsMedium with steep section39
The Sphinx Track and Bobbin Head Track10 km4 hrsMedium with steep section39
Bundeena Road to Little Marley Beach9 km3 hrsEasy47
The Lady Carrington Walk9.6 km3 hrsEasy53
Bangally Head - Careel Headland Avalon1.5 km45 minsEasy to medium63
Barrenjoey Lighthouse - Barrenjoey Head - Palm Beach2.5 km1 hr 30 minsMedium69
Clifton Gardens to Taronga Zoo Wharf via Ashton Park4 km2 hrsEasy77
The Spit Bridge to Manly10 km4 hrsEasy85
Princes Rock - National Pass, Wentworth Pass, Valley of the Waters6 km5 hrs 30 minsDifficult. Steep section.97
The Charles Darwin Walk2 km1 HrEasy107
Denfenella - Weeping Rock Loop Walk4 km3 hrsMedium / steps110
Grand Canyon - Neates Glen5 km4 hrsDifficult. Steep sections.117
The Gerrin Track to Maitland Bay3 km1 hr 30 minsEasy127