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    • Robertson Common, Gardens & Grounds
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      • Robertson village walk
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      • Moss Vale food outlets
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Robertson Railway Waratah Dog Walk for 2017
Date to be confirmed:
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October is:
1-7 October Be kind to Animals Week  
1-31 October Walktober
1-31 October Dogtober
.... amongst other themes
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RHRS will be holding this FUN walk as a fund raiser to continue to maintain our heritage station and grounds. ​
Walk with us with a Dog, with a Toy Dog or simply Walk Dog-less :-) 
(and wear something red or with red in it :-)

Remember Day Light Saving! But if you forget, still come - there will be things to see and do :-)
Please step into spring with us
1.  $5 minimum per entry or dog family - all donations welcome of course :-)
2. All dogs entered must be vaccinated, friendly/ non-aggressive and on a leash at all times.
3. Prior Registration for the event required to help the smooth running of this event,
  • Please complete the entry form online
  • or  download the Entry Form as .pdf or .docx complete and register by 10.00 am
  • or if you have not pre-registered, please arrive at 9.30 am to register 
3. Choice of two walks - long and short- depending on the walker and/or  companion dog fitness level
  • ​See map below
4.  Please join us for refreshments afterwards 
  • Perhaps bring a blanket or  picnic chairs for a relax to listen to music and soak in the atmosphere.
Email us or call Rona 02 4885 2393 or text 0419 498 768 for more information
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​​​Short walk = 0.8 km
  • from Station, turn right into the Robertson Bowling Club's internal road behind the pine street
  • walk east to Meryla Street, turn left into Meryla Street,
  • walk north to the Hoodle St (Illawarra Highway) corner
  • turn left to walk west to  Yarranga St corner at the motel/ post office
Long walk = 2.2 km
- As per Short Walk but continue 
along Hoodle  St (Illawarra Highway) to traffic lights at the school
  • cross at lights; continue west to Caalong Street
  • turn right into Caalong Street, walking past the Community Centre
  • over bridge and right turn into Hamden Park immediately past the bridge
  • walk east through park over the bridge, past the amenities block,  past the north-east oval into Meryla Street
  • turn right into Meryla  Street,  walking south to Hoodle Street (Illawarra Highway) corner
  • turn right again, walking  west along Hoodle Street to traffic lights;
  • cross at lights and return to Station via Yarranga St
  •  return to the Information Point beside the Reconciliation Garden
    Note: 
    If  you or your dog finds the 0.8 too short but the 2.2 too long, there is a short cut (marked in yellow) through the park of  approx. 1.5 kms.
​         Make sure you have your completed walk noted for your Certificate.

​Planning group & helpers

RHRS Committee members - Rona Goold (Secretary) and Steve Carey (PR), also Lyndy Scott local resident and vet as well as Michele Martin dog trainer, welcome everybody who can assist with tasks leading up to the walk and /or assist with some small tasks on the day.
EMAIL US  if you are happy to 
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help before or on the day


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Telephone

02 4885 1256

Email

​http://www.robertsonrailway.org.au/contact.html