Bushwalk 4 – Grand Lookouts of The Hawkesbury

Course Overview

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.

Discover this amazing area on a part off-track journey where you will come to stand upon several grand lookouts that oversee the Hawkesbury and its picturesque bays. The walk will also visit a remote and very secluded little beach where you can have a swim should you wish to cool off. Don’t forget, a camera is an absolute must for this one.

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!

Learn more about this course

What you will learn

Course outline

  • Rating: Moderate hard – Moderately challenging (includes off-track sections)
  • Distance: 7km

Course outcome

By the end of the course, you would have:

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

What you need to know

Entry requirements

Macquarie Community College conducts a wide range of bushwalks for people who have limited bushwalking experience through to the experienced bushwalker. Most bushwalking trails are generally suitable for those who have a reasonable level of fitness, although the bushwalks that have been graded “introductory” are usually suitable for those who have limited bushwalking experience. If you have any questions, please contact us on 1300 845 888.

What you need to provide

On our bushwalks you will need:

  • Sturdy comfortable shoes
  • Clothes for all weather conditions
  • Wet weather gear (if required)
  • Hat
  • Small backpack
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses
  • Snacks, lunch
  • Water bottles

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: Terrey Hills
  • Driving Instructions: Allow minimum 20 min travel time from Macquarie Park.

Other information

  • Bushwalks can sometimes be rescheduled to an alternative location due to park closures, bushfires, flooding, and for other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Bushwalk amendments are usually sent out by e-mail or by phone on the Friday/Saturday before the walk.
  • To ensure you are properly informed of any changes, please be sure to enrol with your current e-mail 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 extremes of weather or changes to operational conditions such as road closures, bushfires, or conditions beyond our usual 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. Pre-paid event fees will be credited to the new date or a future event.



Class details

Start Date08 December 2024
End Date08 December 2024
Sessions1
DaysSun
Time8:15am - 2:00pm
TutorGreg Williams
Location Terrey Hills

$45

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.