Ten
keen walkers have set off on the inaugural Sydney Harbour and Coast
Walk, packing extra socks for a four week 315km trek which will take in
Palm Beach, Sydney Harbour, Parramatta, South Head, and the Royal
National Park.
The route, developed and mapped over eight years by The Walking
Volunteers in partnership with government agencies and local councils,
takes in places of scenic beauty and historic interest, such as Bondi
Beach and the Royal National Park south of Sydney.
Environment Minister Rob Stokes, who officially started and farewelled
the first group of walkers, said, “This walk is a terrific way to enjoy
the spectacular natural beauty across Sydney, which can so often be
overlooked in the hectic pace of life.
“This initiative promotes healthy outdoor fun while opening up a host of
valuable tourism opportunities that our environmental and heritage
assets have to offer.”
Phil Jenkyn, of The Walking Volunteers said a lot of “blood, sweat and
tears” had gone into making this dream walk a reality. But the effort
had been well worth it.
“What other city in the world has such a fantastic and expansive harbour
and river system, bordered with natural bushland, historic areas,
maritime remnants and a modern city - all there to be experienced for
free,” Mr Jenkyn said.
“We want people to use this foreshore walk, to enjoy it, to share it
with visitors and friends, and to value and preserve this amazing
treasure,” he said.
The walk can be done in small or large sections and is ideal for leisure
walkers and families, or the health conscious and of course visitors
who want to really explore the fantastic Sydney Harbour and coastal
areas.
The committee organising the walk includes representatives from The
Walking Volunteers, National Parks Association of NSW, Sydney Coastal
Councils Group, Department of Premier & Cabinet, Department of
Planning & Environment, National Parks & Wildlife Service,
Department of Health, Destination NSW, Sydney Harbour Federation Trust,
Heart Foundation, Walk21, Wildwalks and Land’s Edge.
For more information about the inaugural Sydney Harbour and Coast Walk please go to the website: www.walkingcoastalsydney.com.au
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