Date: Sunday 16/10/2022 Walk Leader: Feroz Wani
There was a lot of interest the last few times this activity was programmed and both walks were washed out. Fingers crossed this time and now is the best time to visit. We will drive to Newnes Village (about 2 hrs via Wolgan Road) have morning tea at the Former Newnes Hotel, approx. 10am. Your leaders: Group A: Feroz Wani – Group B: Johanna (Joby) Mitchell- (If enough interest). Group A: – Glow Worm Tunnel. The walk: 9km return. Grade: 3 – Medium. Group B: – Explore at our leisure the historic Newnes village. Meet at 8.00am: Lovejoy Street (Douro St End) car park for meet and greet, necessary paperwork, organise carpooling (optional). Re-meet at Capertee Rest stop for a toilet break if required. We are going to wait for each other at the Petrol Station on the corner of Castlereagh Highway and Wolgan Road. Note: Directions – Mudgee to Lidsdale 115km (allow 1 1/2hr), At the village of Lidsdale turn Left onto the Wolgan Road towards Newnes 34km (allow 1/2hr). What to bring: Morning tea to share, water to drink, lunch to eat. What to wear: Suitable clothing, hat, sturdy walking shoes and a pair of dry socks, both groups to walk through a causeway (shoes off)!! & walking poles (optional). Please RSVP to Elly– email: berands@bigpond.com your intentions Thursday prior to the walk. Mobile: 0458 722 070