Guided walks for over 55s

Come and explore Sydney and the great outdoors with us, meet new people, bring a friend! You don’t have to be a member of Vintage Fitness to attend.

• The next route: Berry Island & Balls Head River Walk
• Date: Monday, 9 February 2026*
• Start time: 11:30am
• Cost: $20  

*Can’t make this date? Scroll down for the 2026 calendar.

What will you see on this beautiful walk?

Get ready to explore one of Sydney’s most beautiful harbourside bush walks with spectacular water views, fascinating history and plenty of spots to pause and enjoy the scenery! This loop around Balls Head Reserve and Berry Island is a delightful mix of gentle trails, shady bushland and stunning Sydney Harbour panoramas — all within easy reach of public transport.

Starting and finishing at Waverton Station, we’ll explore:

• Balls Head Reserve, a peaceful forested headland with lookout points over Sydney Harbour that offer postcard-worthy views of the bridge and city skyline.
• The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, where history meets harbour views — once an industrial site, now a community garden and café.
• Berrys Bay shoreline and heritage sites, with remnants of old wharves and naval history to spot along the way.
• Berry Island Reserve, we’ll follow the Gadyan Track as it loops around the ‘island’.

Additional details for your walk

• Start & Finish: Waverton Station, (meet outside)
• Timing: Allow around 2.5 – 3 hours (depending on how often we stop to admire the views!)
• Distance: 6-7kms
• Bring: Water (we’ll have extra), sunscreen, a hat, and a light backpack for your bits and pieces.

Getting there – transport information

One of the easiest way to get to this walk is by train. Catch the North Shore Line and get off at Waverton Station.

There is street parking available near Balls Head Reserve and Berry Island, but spaces can be limited, especially in good weather.

Book now – this is a great walk – you don’t want to miss this one!

Urban Walk Calendar – 2026

Pop these dates in your diary and look forward to your monthly fix of fresh air, great views, and good company:

• Monday 9 February – Berry Island to Balls Head
• Monday 9 March – Bay Walk
• Monday 20 April – Rose Bay to Watsons Bay
• Monday 11 May – Manly to Curl Curl
• Tuesday 16 June – City Explorers Walk
• July – Date & Route TBC
• Monday 10 August – Route TBC
• Tuesday 15 September – Route TBC
• Tuesday 13 October – Route TBC
• Monday 9 November – Route TBC
• December – Date & Route TBC

We’ll share full details and booking links closer to each walk.