WHEW. So the long awaited MID SEM BREAK HAS FINALLY ARRIVED. (Pffft… as if Mid sem USYD, it’s WEEK 9.. )

ANYWAY. TO savour the last day of freedom we’ve planned…

Bush Walking with Chopsticks!

SO WE ARE GOING BUSH WALKING!! We are heading to the Blue Mountains area, Wentworth Falls to be specific for a whole DAY.

We are going to take you on an amazing bush walking experience on one of the best hiking tracks available. There are trees, little animals, birds, trees, LOTs of waterfalls, amazing lookouts and more trees !

AND we will be picnicking right next to a WATERFALL!! So half way through we will reach a picnic area in which we will rest up, chat, play games and EAT. If you bring shorts you can even wade into the water. Check the photos

Sound exciting? Well it is! Not athletic? Neither are WE . Don’t worry… if I could do this track anyone can… haha

Of course we will provide food for the picnic and other entertainment along the way .

Price:
Access: FREE
Non-Access: $4
(Plus train ticket)

So here is what you need to know to take part:

When:

Sunday 2nd October

07:30 - 18:30

Where to Meet:
Everyone who does NOT live on the Western line (Penrith, Richmond line or Strathfield or Parramatta) must go to Central. We will all be waiting there for you . Everyone please be at Central at 8 SHARP or get there earlier (7:45) if you don’t trust yourself. The Train departs at 8:24 am. If you miss this you have to wait a whole half hour after to get the next one. The train arrives at Strathfield at 8:37 and Parramatta at 8:49. We are meeting in front of the HUNGRY JACKS at Central. This is the area in which the country link trains are. Essentially in front of the platform 9. You will need to buy a train ticket but it is very cheap for a place so far away! Its $10.00 for concession and $15.00 for those without concession. The train ride is long but chatting to friends should pass the time quickly

What do we do when we get there:
First we will go to Conservation Hut. (Directions http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=201469158042038966311.000499368b73ed3f3ad29) The directions are for cars, but it’s the same thing cause it wouldn’t let me save the walking one… It will take us 25 mins to get there haha sorry. Then we can eat there and rest up there before starting the bush walk. You can have a look at what the bush walks involves. I have been on a few bush walks and this by far is the best one that we want to take you guys on:
http://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/blue-mountains-wentworth-falls/national-pass-trail.html
It is meant to be a 3 and half hour walk although can be done in much less time but I assume with rests and you Asians taking heaps of photos we will take close to 3 and half to 4 hours maybe!

The best thing about this walk is that it leads to the waterfall area halfway through where we can have our picnic . We will then head back up to another area near the place we started and rest up before heading back. Rest assured you can have a long sleep on the train back if you are really tired. We will catch the 4:31 pm train back to central and be back by 6:30 pm.

What to bring:
- A hat
- Water
- Sun block
- Snacks to share
- Games (cards and such)
- A baby leash for those who are prone to getting lost without supervision

PACK LIGHTLY! Chopsticks will bring the main food that you guys will be eating , so don’t worry too much about that. But please do bring plenty of water!

More information on your request guys.

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What a way to enjoy the last day of heaven outdoors with great company and great exercise! We look forward to see you soon!

xoxo

- The Chopsticks Team