Sunday 4th November - Manly to Spit to Manly

CONFIRMING 6.30am sharp Sunday 4th November - Manly to Spit to Manly 20kms (approx 3hrs)

Meeting Point  

See you at 6.30am out the front of the Manly Aquarium, Manly Wharf

Weather

The prediction is partly cloudy.

Other Info.

If you don't have the time to do the full loop walk you are welcome to join us for just the Manly to Spit leg. There are buses that can be caught near Spit Bridge to take you back to Manly (it takes about 10-15 minutes at the most), otherwise, we are walking back to Manly. This walk will be a good one for those who want to test out using walking poles - some women found them to be useful on the Hike last year for going up & down the mountain - Trudie will have two that can be borrowed on Sunday.

Please call Liesel 0404 884 856 or Trudie 0417 676 725 if you require more information regarding the training walks.

Parking Options

- All the residential areas are 2 hours free from 8am (so will have till 10am)

- Anywhere on the left side of Sydney Rd as you descend down the hill into Manly (the big main road as you drive into Manly) is FREE weekends, so that's a good option and not far to walk to the Aquarium.

- Streets to park near the Aquarium include:

The Cresent, James St, George St, Upper Gilbert St, Eustace St

- Along West Esplanade - which is the road nearest the water as you drive towards the Aquarium from the Wharf - are some spots for 2 hrs free from 8.30am (some are only one hr though)

- There is a little car park above the Aquarium area, outside the entrance to Manly Pavilion Restaurant.

4 weeks till Humpty's Hike!

With only 4 weeks to go till Humpty's Hike, a few girls got up early to put in the training kms so they will be in tip top form to make the trek up Cradle Mountain. The walk on Sunday was from Roseville. The girls enjoyed walking through beautiful bushland which made a nice change of scenery compared to the cityscape from previous walks.

Saturday 27th October - Roseville to Lindfield

CONFIRMING 6.30am sharp Saturday 27th October - Roseville to Lindfield 12kms (approx 2.5hrs)

Meeting Point  

6.30am at the VERY END of Babbage Road, Roseville, which is a cul-de-sac.

There is plenty of free parking along the street.

Weather

The prediction is partly cloudy.

Getting back

This will be a loop walk meaning we will return back to our cars completing a total of approx. 12kms.

Directions

Directions are as follows:

COMING FROM NORTHERN BEACHES DIRECTION

- cross over Roseville Bridge and go under the overhead bridge (Malga Ave)

- take first left onto Babbage Rd & follow this long winding road to the very end (cul-de-sac)

COMING FROM CHATSWOOD DIRECTION

- before crossing the Roseville Bridge - veer left before the overhead bridge

- turn right onto Malga Ave (this is the overhead bridge)

- left onto Babbage Rd & follow this long winding road to the very end (cul-de-sac)

5 weeks till Humpty's Hike!

The group on Sunday morning who walked from Kirribilli to Waverton, enjoyed city views even though it was a bit hazy due to smoke from fires.
 

Sunday 21st October - Milson's Point to Waverton

CONFIRMING departure at 6.30am sharp Sunday 21st October - Milson's Point to Waverton 10kms (approx 2hrs)

Meeting Point  

6.30am at Luna park (in front of the smiling face), Milson's Point / Kirribilli

Weather

Hope for it to be sunny, but if not it is good to walk in all conditions as this is what we may experience on the mountain during Humpty's Hike.

Getting back

This will be a loop walk meaning we will do a return back to Luna Park after passing through Lavender Bay & McMahons Point to reach Waverton.

Parking Options

- There is plenty of free & metered parking in and around Luna Park. All day metered parking is as cheap as $10 for the day.
- There are many side streets (especially on the Kirribilli side of the bridge, with just a short walk over to Luna Park) in which you can park all day 
for free on the weekends. Do check the parking signs though for any time restrictions.

6 weeks till Humpty's Hike!

After the crazy cold snap Sydney experienced on the Friday, the girls were lucky enough to walk on the Saturday morning in glorious sunshine enabling them to take in the magnificent views from Balmoral to Bradley's Head.

Saturday 13th October - OFFICIAL Departing Balmoral

Hello ladies

Just a note to remind you about the training walk this weekend:

When

7am - 10am, Saturday 13 October
Meeting Point  

Meet at the Rotunda on The Esplanade at Balmoral Beach, Mosman
What to wear

Comfortable training/hiking clothes, hiking boots/shoes (if you have them) & hat
What to bring

Backpack with 2 litres of water, snack, sunscreen, sunglasses

RSVP

Please email Michele at Trekbeyond as to whether you can attend by Thursday 11 October

Also, could you please forward your forms if you haven’t already done so or bring them along to this walk.

I’m looking forward to meeting you.

Best wishes

Michele

Michele Rosengren

Principal

TREKBEYOND

PR

7 weeks till Humpty's Hike!

And so the training for Humpty's Hike 2012 to Cradle Mountain begins.....

Manly to Spit was the perfect start. These training walks are optional, however it's a great way to train and meet the other ladies heading off to Cradle Mountain.

We would also like to extend the invitation to the ladies who were part of the 2010 & 2011 Hike groups to join the walks....the walks are a great way to keep fit and enjoy the friendships with other Humpty supporters.