On a beautiful sunny morning, 17 members assembled at the car park of George Christie Playing Field joined by one visitor.
The group followed leader Don into nearby bush and along a few streets to the top of the fire trail leading into the Lane Cove River NP. Negotiating some muddy spots and a steep paved section we arrived at the Lane Cove River. Walking upstream on the Lane Cove Valley Walk, we crossed the river and up the valley to take the City View Track leading to the City View Lookout. There, all enjoyed the views and morning tea break.
A creek or two to cross
Going my way? Some rock climbing
Gentleman Don
Morning tea at City View Lookout
We then continued to Thornleigh Oval and along some streets to Parkway Plaza to cross the Comenarra Parkway at the traffic lights. Walking beside the Parkway down the hill to Coupes Creek, we entered into the SAN Wilderness. We walked along the north side of the creek, enjoying attractive bush and rocky outcrops, to come out onto Nanownie Avenue Normanhurst. Shortly we reached Philippa OLeary Park in Hinemoa Avenue to enjoy a pleasant lunch. 
Now for some lunch Mosaic in the park
Re-entering the SAN Wilderness, we crossed the creek and along the south side of the valley, past a small Bush Chapel, to emerge at the SAN car park and cross the Parkway at the traffic lights. Walking a little down the Parkway, we re-entered Lane Cove River NP to return to the start.
The final creek crossing
It seemed that everyone enjoyed the walk.
Words: Louis
Leaders: Don B and Louis
Walkers: Barbara C, Rhondda, Anne G, Ros, Christine, Phyllis, Keith H, Margaret P, Elizabeth, Pragati, David S, Nick B, Pauline, Theresa, Don W and Carol
Photos: Barbara (3,10); David S (5); Don Wo (1,2,4,6,11,12); Louis (8,9,13,14); Margaret (7)