Trail Updates
11 March 2010
Entrance Fee required to be paid at National Parks during training
We would like to remind all walkers and support crews that when you enter a National Park in your vehicle, you are required to pay the entrance fee, wether you are a part of or training for TRAILWALKER or not. Even if you are just picking up or dropping off at a location within the National Parks.
On the event weekend one car per crew will have a pass to get them into the parks at no cost.
11 March 2010
Locked Gate Between the Wildflower Gardens and St Ives Showground (CP5)
As will be published in the 2010 mapbook, there is a locked gate between the Wildflower Gardens and St Ives Showground. It is on the unnamed fire trail, off the sealed Browns cycleway in the Wildflower Gardens, 1.5 km from St Ives Showground. If you are intending on starting or finishing your training at CP5, you can enter/exit from the Wildflower Gardens (NOTE: you may want to park outside their gates as they are locked from 4pm - 8am. There is no one to call to get them opened once locked)
During the event this locked gate on the fire trail will be open to allow passage.
11 March 2010
On the Spot fines for cars not displaying passes or tickets within national parks
National Parks have asked us to notify all Trailwalkers to be aware of the change in procedures around entering and parking within Sydney National Parks. Cars that do not display a parking ticket or valid pass will be given an on the spot fine of $68 (rather than a warning to go and purchase your entry fee as you exit the park).
11 March 2010
Using the Train to Train and Possible Train Line Closures
Hi walkers,
Several parts of our trail and other lovely bush trails suitable for training on are located near a train station (or bus routes). And remember; the walk from the trail to the station is just extra time on your feet :-) Please think of the environment and your support crew and try to use public transport where possible.
Remember to check Train Track Closures when planning the logistics of your training days. The Northern and Northshore lines in particular are sometimes closed for track maintenance work.
For information contact the transport information line:
Website: www.131500.com.au
Ph:131500
11 March 2010
You are our eyes and ears on the trail
As we are unable to be out on the trail as regularly as training teams, we appreciate your support as being our eyes and ear on the trail. Tell us what you see. For Example; footbridges closed or damaged, fallen trees, new fences, gates or buildings erected on the trail or at checkpoints.
Please let me know by email kellym@oxfam.org.au or phone 82043914
Happy Training!
Kelly Mapleston
Operations Coordinator - Oxfam TRAILWALKER Sydney
