Healthy Parks Healthy People www.healthyparkshealthypeople.com 9-16 October 2005 celebrating Sydney s parks and gardens CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS www.cp.nsw.gov.au BOTANIC GARDENS TRUST www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au - Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain Visit the Healthy Parks Healthy People Marquee at Good Food Month s Spring Picnic. Find out what s happening for Parks Week in all participating parks and gardens while enjoying the beautiful Spring blooms. PONY RIDES The only place where kids can jump into the saddle so close to the city! Hand-led, 10- minute rides for children. MARGARET PRESTON FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS This is the last day of the exhibition of Margaret Preston images with recreations of the floral arrangements by Pearsons Florist. GUIDED WALKS guided walks through the magnificent historic Royal Botanic Gardens. (also daily Mon 10-Sun 16 Oct) 11am-4pm Brazilian Fields 10am-4pm or until sold out. Cost: $10, Friends $9.10 Bookings: not required Tickets: Mobile Ranger Station, Centennial Parklands Café 10am-5pm Red Box Gallery Enquiries: 9231 8111 10.30am Departs Visitors Centre at the Gardens Shop Enquiries 9231 8111 - Mount Annan Botanic Garden WILDFLOWER WANDERING A guided tour through the masses of wildflowers on display. (also daily Mon 10 - Fri 14 Oct) 11am and 2pm Departs Visitors Centre after entry Bookings ess: 4634 7935
- Mount Tomah Botanic Garden WARATAHS IN BLOOM An opportunity to see a spectacular display of waratah blooms from across NSW. Lodge your vote for the People s Waratah in this annual competition of the best in cultivated commercial blooms. WARATAH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION This competition of artwork of local primary school students focuses on the themes of fire and waratah. 10am-4pm after garden entry Enquiries: 4567 2154 10am-4pm after garden entry Enquiries: 4567 2154 NSW NATIONAL PARKS www.environment.nsw.gov.au - Royal National Park, Audley, Sydney South - Blue Mountains National Park Wentworth Falls - Cape Byron Headland Reserve, Byron Bay - Scheyville National Park, near Windsor LIVING IN AN ANCIENT LAND An opportunity to learn about Australia s oldest national park, and explore bush tucker, bush medicine and traditional weaving with an Aboriginal guide. OVERCLIFF-UNDERCLIFF TRACK This walk showcases the special features of this World Heritage national park heath, hanging swamp, overhanging cliffs and spectacular views into wilderness CAPE BYRON LIGHTHOUSE A guided tour to the top of the lighthouse to discover its history and take in the breathtaking views from the balcony. (also Tues 11 Oct & Thurs 13 Oct at 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm) DE SCHEYVILLE Cycle through 200 years of European history on grass access trails. Learn about Scheyville s many guises from 1804 until now and imagine life as a farm apprentice or army officer in training. BYO bike! 10am-2pm Meet: Visitors Centre Park entry fee applies 10.30am-1.30pm Meet: Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, end of Falls Rd. Bookings ess: 4787 8877 10am, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm Duration: 40 mins Cost: $8, $6 conc., $25 fam. Bookings ess: 6685 5955 10am-1pm Meet: NPWS Hills Sub-Dist. Office, Scheyville National Park (off Scheyville Rd) Cost: $12, $8 conc. Grade: medium level fitness (some steep sections) Bookings ess: 9247 5033
- Sydney Harbour National Park, Bare Island Fort, La Perouse - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Palm Beach, Sydney - Morton National Park, Fitzroy Falls - Kosciuszko National Park, Perisher Valley - Mungo National Park Lower Darling/ Far West NSW BARE ISLAND FORT A tour of Bare Island Fort, built to protect Sydney s back door Botany Bay after concerned British colonists thought invasion from Russians was imminent in 1885. BARRENJOEY LIGHTHOUSE Guided tour of the historic Barrenjoey Lighthouse and Keeper s Cottage. (Pls note there is no water or toilets near lighthouse) CRAFTY CREATURE CREATIONS A walk ideal for children from 5-12 years of age, who can hunt for habitats and identify animals that live there. After the walk, children can paint, make animal puppets, and present a puppet show. SPRING IS IN THE AIR A guided walk to welcome the first signs of spring when plants and animals wake up and emerge from their Winter snow blanket. TAG-A-LONG DRIVE Explore a pastoral site and learn about Aboriginal heritage with the area s Traditional Owners. 1.30pm and 2.30pm Duration: 40 mins Cost: $7.70, $5.50 conc., $22 fam No bookings req. Info: 9247 5033 11am and every half hour until 3pm Meet: base of lighthouse at Barrenjoey Headland Duration: 30 mins Walk grade: medium (steep 40 min walk to summit of headland) Cost: $3, $2 conc. Info: 9472 9300 10am From Fitzroy Falls Visitors Ctr. Duration: 4 hours inc. lunch Cost: $8 children, adults free Bookings ess: 4887 7270 or 4423 2170 10am From Perisher Valley Ranger Station Duration: 2 hours Cost: $5, $2.50 conc., $15 fam. Bookings ess: 6450 5666 10am Duration: 2 hours Vehicle required Cost: $5.50, $2.20 conc., $13.20 fam. Purchase tickets from Mungo Visitors Ctr. 30 mins before tour Info: (03) 5021 8904
- Mutawintji National Park, Broken Hill region - Mutawintji National Park, Broken Hill region PARRAMATTA PARK www.ppt.nsw.gov.au SYDNEY HARBOUR FEDERATION TRUST www.harbourtrust.gov.au - Cockatoo Island - North Head Former School of Artillery MEET THE RANGER CAMPFIRE Enjoy a truly outback-style campfire experience and meet the Ranger for a chat. KULUWIRRU DREAMING (HISTORIC SITE ) A guided tour of the restricted access Mutawintji Historic Site, visiting the main engraving and stencil galleries with an Aboriginal Ranger. (also Wed 12 and Sat 15 Oct) ROSE GARDEN OPEN DAY With the Rumsey Rose Garden in full-bloom with a Summer display of old and species roses, this Open Day will include a guided tour, talk and demonstrations on the art of maintaining and caring for beautiful roses. Enjoy morning tea amongst the garden s fragrant delights. COCKATOO ISLAND HISTORICAL A guided tour exploring the remarkable convict and maritime history of Sydney Harbour s largest island. (also Sat 15 and Sun 16 Oct) BUSHLAND, BARRACKS AND BATTERIES A guided tour discovering the military history and natural beauty of North Head occupied by the military since 1934. Tour includes the parade ground, examples of art deco buildings, authentic WW11 tunnels and pristine bushland. 6pm Duration: 2 hours Info: Mutawintji National Park (08) 8091 2588 11am (EST) Duration: 2-3 hours Grade walk: medium Cost: $20, $15 conc., $5 children, $40 fam. Bookings: (08) 8088 7000 or (08) 8091 3818. 11am-3pm On-site parking available. Enter via Pitt and Macquarie Streets. Info: 8833 5000 Morning and afternoon tours Duration: 2 ½ hours Cost: $25, $15 conc., $75 fam. (min. age 5) Bookings: 8969 2131 Morning and afternoon tours Duration: approx. 2 hours Cost: $12, $8 conc., $30 fam. Walk grade: range of conditions during 4km walk. Bookings: 8969 2131
TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS NSW NATIONAL PARKS - Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, near Armidale PRAM-A-THON Parents are invited to the firstever Centennial Parklands Pram-a-thon. The team of fitness and health professionals from PRAMfit will guide parents through a range of fun, outdoor exercises and activities such as stretches, pram walks and obstacle courses. EXPLORING THE CASSINIA This walk explores a dry rainforest where bush orchids bloom, and also visits two lookouts into the Macleay Gorge. 10am-11.30am Departs Centennial Parklands Café.. Morning tea included. Bookings ess: 9339 6699 10am-12.30pm (inc. morning tea at 10am) Meet Long Point Picnic Area Bookings ess: 6776 0024 WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER GRAND KITE DAY Spend a morning in Centennial Park with your grandkids! Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to take part in this kitemaking workshop and then fly their kites under the guidance of kite expert Michael Richards. 10am-12 noon All materials included, plus complimentary morning tea. Bookings ess: 9339 6699 Meet Admin Building behind Café. BOTANIC GARDENS TRUST - Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain THE SECRET GROVE OF THE WOLLEMI PINE. See one of the greatest botanical discoveries of our time - the tree that outlived the dinosaurs. One hundred cultivated Wollemi Pines will be featured in a display simulating the secret grove in the Wollemi National Park where the pines were discovered approximately 10 years ago, making world headlines. This first release Collectors Edition will be auctioned, with funds going to conservation of the pines and other endangered plant species. (also Sat 15 and Sun 16 Oct, and through to 23 October) 9am-5.00pm daily Rathborne Lodge Cost: Gold coin donation Enquiries: 9231 8111
FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER - Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain ABORIGINAL HERITAGE Uncover the Royal Botanic Gardens rich Aboriginal heritage, including music, dance, artefacts and bush tucker. 2pm Departs Moore Room Cost: $20 Bookings: 9231 8134 - Mount Annan Botanic Garden NOCTURNAL NATTERS Night tours that reveal the creatures found in the Garden after dark. 6.30pm-8.30pm Departs Visitors Centre Cost: $15, $10 kids, $45 fam. Includes supper, entry & tour Bookings ess: 4634 7935 SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au BOTANIC GARDENS TRUST - Mount Annan Botanic Garden SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER BIKE SAFARI ADVENTURE A leisurely 6km cycle meandering through the scenic Parklands Circuit, including Bicentennial Park, Lake Belvedere, the Badu Mangroves boardwalk, the Bird Hide and Waterbird Refuge. Led by an experienced park ranger. DRY STONE WALLING WORKSHOP Learn one of the world s oldest crafts in this unique two-day workshop run by Mount Annan s Landscape Planning Officer and expert in the field. This is one of the few places in Australia where you can learn how to build a dry stone wall. (continues on Sun 16 Oct) 10am-11.30am or 12.30pm-2pm Duration: 1 ½ hours Cost: $10 with own bike or $20 incl. bike hire Bookings/info: 9714 7888 or meet at Sydney Olympic Park Visitor Gateway (1 Showground Rd) PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT SYDNEY HARBOUR FEDERATION TRUST - Cockatoo Island THE SHIPS OF COCKATOO A tour for those with a keen interest in maritime and shipbuilding history. Hear stories of how tall ships, battleships, ferries and ocean liners were built and repaired on the island for 150 years. Morning tours only Duration: 2 ½ hours Cost: $25, $15 conc., $75 fam. (min. age 5) Bookings: 8969 2131
ONGOING SYDNEY HARBOUR FEDERATION TRUST www.harbourtrust.gov.au TARONGA ZOO TO BALMORAL BEACH WALK One of Sydney s newest harbour walks has been completed and is now open. Experience breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour, passing through native bushland and historic military sites that have been closed to the public for more than 100 years. Full walk takes 1 ½ to 2 hours and is open from sunrise to sunset every day. Medium level fitness required on some sections of the track.