Cycling Welcome to the Guide cycleway network BAY / KURNELL

References

D.R Kirkby (1970) From Sails to Atoms, Sutherland Shire Council

Ashton, Cornwall, Salt (2006) Sutherland Shire: a History, UNSW Press

Cyclists using this guide do so at their own risk. Sutherland Shire Council will not accept liability for personal injury and/or damage to property. Although every care has been taken, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or This cycling guide has been prepared by omissions. Sutherland Shire Council and focuses on cycleways around . The routes recommended are mostly shared off-road cycle/pedestrian and onroad routes that provide a link between Taren Point, Cronulla and For more Kurnell around the scenic Woolooware Bay. information Whether you choose to use the cycle routes outlined to commute to work or school, access 4-20 Eton Street, Sutherland NSW 2232 the area’s shops or for recreation, the easy terrain T 02 9710 0333 F 02 9710 0265 makes it suitable for a range of fitness levels and Email: [email protected] riding experiences. sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au HISTORY Woolooware Bay Photos courtesy of Ed Lewis

The name Woolooware is derived from the The Woolooware Bay foreshore is a place of significant Aboriginal word Wooloowa, meaning muddy track ecological value. The sandy shoal provides vital habitat and echoes the area’s natural low lying mud flats, for thirty types of migratory shorebirds including the dense stands of mangroves, salt marsh and once local endangered pied oyster catcher and the migratory dominant tea tree and black wattle scrub. bar-tailed godwit that flies as far as the Arctic Circle. The Woolooware Bay area forms part of Gweagal As part of the construction of the shared pathway the country, a clan of the indigenous Dharawal nation dilapidated, heritage-listed oyster processing jetty was whose people over many thousands of years used sensitively restored and a new sand island constructed and managed the natural resources of the area. The to provide roosting and nesting habitat for shorebirds. land, sea and rivers flowing into the bay provided the To further protect the shorebirds, interpretive screens Gweagal with a great variety and abundance of fish, were built to shield the shorebirds from disturbance shell fish and bush foods such as lilly pilly, figs and from pedestrians and cyclists. Disturbance can result in yams. birds not storing enough fat reserves to make their long Woolooware Bay’s saline waters have been vital for annual return flight. oysters to thrive. The quality and quantity of oysters From the expansion of light industrial land activity in and the area’s close proximity to markets was the area during the 1970s and closure of the oyster a key driver of early European settlers establishing an industry the Woolooware Bay foreshore fell into oyster farming industry. The oyster industry flourished decline and decay. The construction of the Woolooware from the late 1800s until the outbreak of QX disease shared pathway by Sutherland Shire Council and in the 1990s. An historical oyster jetty, the post WWII State Government has transformed the heavily Nissen Hut and old stone oyster beds visible from the polluted and weed infested foreshore into one of Woolooware Bay shared path are some of the last Sydney’s most scenic foreshore reserves and spaces historic remnants of that industry. and a key segment of the regional Trail. Cycling safety and tips

Wear a helmet Let others know what you’re doing Obey the road rules It is the law. Head injuries cause up to 85% of all cycling Let other cyclists, motor vehicle drivers and When riding on the road, cyclists need to obey the same fatalities. The helmet should be approved with an pedestrians know what you are doing. Use the road rules as motorists. For more information on traffic Australian Standards AS/NZS 2063 sticker. It must fit correct hand signals before turning left or right, regulations contact the Roads and Maritime Services firmly and comfortably to protect you against head changing lanes or stopping. (RMS) on 13 22 13 or go to rms.nsw.gov.au. injury. Choose one that is light weight and a bright colour so other road users can see you. Keep left Special road rules for Except when overtaking slower traffic. cyclists include: Be seen at night or in low ∙ Children under 12 years of age may legally ride on light conditions Don’t speed the footpath. An adult may only ride on the footpath When riding in the dark or in hazardous weather you if accompanying a child under 12 years of age. Remember that shared pathways are used by must display a steady or flashing light on the front of children, the elderly and the disabled. ∙ Cyclists must give way to pedestrians and walk with your bike and a red flashing light from the rear of your their bike when using a pedestrian crossing. bike. Your bike must also have a red rear reflector. Wear ∙ You are able to ride two abreast, but not more than bright clothing during the day and reflective clothing Use your bell 1.5m apart. at night. If you have no reflective gear for night riding a Every cyclist must have a working bell. Warn plain white t-shirt is the next best thing. pedestrians that you are approaching and give ∙ Cyclists (especially children) should dismount and them plenty of room. walk their bikes across intersections. Be prepared Off-road cycle/pedestrian paths Before you leave check the tyres, brakes, wheels, The off-road component of the cycleway network chain, lights and reflectors and make sure your bike has been built specifically to share with other cyclists is in good working order. Have your bike serviced and pedestrians. The shared pathways are sign every six months if you ride often. posted and marked accordingly to let you know if Use sun block and sunglasses, even on cloudy days. you are meant to share the path with pedestrians. Consider wearing bike gloves as they help reduce Please note that as a cyclist the law requires that you jarring, protect your hands and keep your fingers ride to the left of the path and give pedestrians warm in the winter. Take a jumper on cooler days to priority. Take care when you are crossing roads and keep you warm when you stop riding. Don’t forget watch out for motor vehicles. to take a good lock, puncture repair kit (or spare tube), a pump, water bottle and a backpack or On-road cycling pannier to carry your gear. The on-road sections of the cycleway network include bike lanes, sealed shoulders and road space Cycle your way to good health that are shared with other traffic. and for a sustainable future They are generally marked with bicycle signs and/or Each time you ride your bike it’s a benefit to your logos to show the route. health and the environment. Cycle Route Gradient By cycling you can: This map provides a colour coded guide for ∙ feel more energetic the gradient of the cycle routes. ∙ enhance your level of concentration, learning and memory The gradient is a measure: (horizontal distance/vertical climb) x 100 ∙ help manage weight For example, if you travel 100m and rise 5m ∙ feel more confident, happy, relaxed the gradient is 5%. ∙ sleep better and improve your sense of well-being ∙ reduce your chance of heart disease and cancer. The gradient is categorised in this guide as: Riding a bike 5km (15 to 20 minutes) each day, • Easy < 5% a gradient that most riders will find easy rather than driving, can reduce greenhouse gas • Slight 5% to 8% a gradient that will start to emissions by 0.6 to 0.7 tonnes a year! When you bother inexperienced riders and start to be think that the cost of buying and maintaining a bike interesting for regular riders. is around 1% of the cost of buying and maintaining • Moderate to Difficult 8% + inexperienced a car, getting on a bike is not a bad option riders will find this requires some effort. especially if you’re considering that second (and As gradients go above 10% regular riders third) family car. You could also be travelling as fast will start to find this challenging. as a car - research shows that for trips up to 5km they can be quicker on a bike. SYLVANIA Scale: 1:15,000 KURNELL 0 150 300 450 600 750

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