Bushwalk 3 -  Bungaroo to Gordon Creek  - Sydney Course

Escape to the great outdoors with our resident bushwalking guide, Greg Williams, who has been leading bushwalks around Sydney for over 33 years. You can book each bushwalk individually or book the 'Bushwalking - Sunday Adventure Bushwalks Package' which includes all four bushwalks at a discounted price.

Enjoy this pleasant journey through the heart of Garigal National Park. This bushwalk takes us from Bungaroo to Gordon Creek skirting alongside the beautiful Middle Harbour Creek for most of its trip. Bungaroo, is a location on the creek where the salt water meets the freshwater and is understood to be the site where Governor Arthur Phillip and party camped on the night of 16 April 1788 on the first of many expeditions intended to find arable land that could supply the Colony with agricultural products. The place name ‘Bungaroo’ is thought to be an Aboriginal word given to the area by Governor Arthur Phillip and meaning ‘Resting Place’. but others say it is a name meaning ‘Salt Water Turtle’, or 'Running Water'. A member of the Governor’s party described the area as... the most desert wild and solitary seclusion the imagination can form any idea of. Birdlife in the valley prevails in this delightful area where there is a plentiful supply of fresh running water from the adjacent creeks. The Valley is often noted for its remoteness although you would not know that you are only a stone throw from civilization. The Middle Harbour Valley is a great place to forest bath amongst the rich diversity of the eucalypt trees and the beautiful sandstone rocky outcrops.

All bushwalks have morning tea provided with tea, coffee and delicious chocolate treats available.

A Course Information Guide regarding the bushwalk will be provided beforehand. Please consult the Course Information Guide prior to the walk for comprehensive information on meeting places, start times, travel directions and more.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

• Rating: Moderate - Moderately challenging
• Distance: 10km

Course Outcome

By the end of the course, you would have:

• Discovered new bushwalk trails around Sydney and Greater Sydney Basin
• More confidence and experience in bushwalking
• Inspiration to accept new challenges
• Gained an understanding of bushwalking preparation and safety

What to Wear/Bring

On our bushwalks you will need:

• Sturdy comfortable shoes
• Clothes for all weather conditions
• Wet weather gear (if required)
• A hat
• A small backpack
• A torch
• Sunscreen, sunglasses
• Snacks, lunch
• Water bottles
• National Park fees apply - shared cost, approximate $4.00pp

Important Information

Participants are expected to arrange their own transport to arrive at each meeting place on time, so that the group can start on schedule.

• Meeting Place: Killara
• Driving Instructions: See link for details. Allow minimum 15  min travel time from Macquarie Park.

Event Amendments

• Bushwalks can sometimes be re-scheduled to an alternative location due to park closures, bushfires, flooding, and for other unforeseen circumstances
• Bushwalk amendments are usually sent out by email or by phone on the Friday/Saturday before the walk
• To ensure you are properly informed of any changes please enrol with your current email address and mobile phone number

Operational Conditions and Postponements

• Macquarie Community College reserves the right to alter or postpone the bushwalk/s or part thereof due to extreme weather or changes to operational conditions such as road closures, bushfires or conditions beyond our control. Every effort will be made to keep to the itinerary and advertised departure times, but no guarantee can be made and no compensation shall be made for failure to meet those times.
• Our bushwalks take place in all but exceptional weather conditions. Conditions such as mist, fog showers, rain and windy conditions do not usually affect the event operation. However, if the weather is deemed to be extreme, the event(s) will be postponed to another date. A credit will be issued for pre-paid event fees to use for the rescheduled or future event date.

Prerequisite

The College conducts a wide range of bushwalks appropriate for different competency levels, from people who have little or no bushwalking experience to experienced bushwalkers.

Our walks are generally staggered in such a way that it allows for you to gain experience as you progress through the term. Although no previous bushwalking experience is necessary for many of our bushwalks, some bushwalking experience along with a greater level of fitness is desirable for walks which are listed as challenging. Each walking trail is generally suitable for most fitness levels. If you have any questions, please contact us on 1300 845 888.

Delivery Mode

This course is delivered in the outdoors.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!