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Sheldon Forest

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12 Dec, Fri 9:30AM Sheldon Forest
Grade:2/6 Length 9km  ↑200m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) LEADER: Philip Wright Sheldon Forest Circuit walk The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. It is of high conservation status because it contains some of the last remnants of the endangered ecological communities. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. We will check out Rofe Park as well. Hazards: Steep and slippery sections Limit:10.
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From: 12 Dec 2025, 9:30AM 2025-12-12 09:30:00 Australia/Sydney NPA Walk, Sheldon Forest Please check and update times and meeting location. Get latest information at https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?activities=sheldon-forest-5 LEADER: Philip Wright Sheldon Forest Circuit walk The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. It is of high conservation status because it contains some of the last remnants of the endangered ecological communities. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. We will check out Rofe Park as well. Walk starts at Turramurra Station at 10:05 am. Sheldon Forest NPA | Esther