CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB INC. NEWSLETTER P.O. Box 160. Canberra City. A.C.T. 2601

Vol. 11 DEC4BER 1975 Wo.12 liERegistered for posting as a periodical Category B Price lOc DECEMBER Wednesday, 17th December. at the Land Use Research Meetings MEETING Hoom, CSIRO, Black Mountain, at 7.45 p.m. a Business: General Meeting

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR(S) .)eLr Sir & Madam, A reoent writer in 'Walk 76' distinguished 3 categories of leaders - authoritarian, democratic and laissez-faire. Observations over recent months indicate that this Club needs to give considerable thought to the whole question of leadership. There seems to be little awareness among either leaders or ordinary walkers of what leadership is all about. I make so bold however, as to offer the following thoughts. The prime aim of a leader is to enable his walkers to achieve personal satisfaction and a feeling of fulfilment - in their own way. I, therefore, rule out the authoritarian leader (except perhaps on day walks with hordes of

I. inexperienced walkers). Democracy, as in other spheres of life, never works. Without knowing all the facts each walker is not in a position to make a rational decision - thus the recent e;ample of a vote to go upstrean and find a cave for the night only to find a reverse], of vote 10 minutes later after it was found that some bush-bashing and climbing was involved. Thus, demo- cratic leadership is no good. • I believe a laissez-faire leader holds out the best promise of greatest satisfaction for the greatest number of walkers provided certain requirements are met. As a minimum these include S (a) a clear understanding by the leader of where he wants to end up and of any special objectives. These must be communicated to his walkers before the walk starts (preferably before they put their names on the list). I () a thorough knowledge of thet area to be covered - either through an earlier visit or by use of map and compass. Too many leaders never consult a map and then wonder why objectives are not achieved. (c) a system for keeping track of his walkers, e.g. meeting up every hour or three hours. Such a system should enable those .who like dashing off in front or doing side trips to do these things and enable the leader to keep his eye on slower or less experienced members. All walkers should then be able to be happy and achieve what they want to do while still being part of a larger party. All this will only occur, however, if the leader conveys a sense of direction to walkers and if he recongises the individual capacaties of his walkers. Thus, one should not need to have arguments every few minutes because an experienced walker wants to go one way and the leader wants to go another.

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I realise -that what I havetitten will not be relevant in every circstane;.nor agreed to by all. I hope, however, that it will prompt some discsion on the ques.€ion of leadership, and thus lead to more and bettor leaders and more enjoyable walks Henry Dear Editor(s) I feel I should point out, in view of JennyBrierley's obvious distreths about the lack:of leaders in the club, that there have been : at ieat tpu:walks in the last two months run on a "democratic' t baSis,, 1 e. walks With no leaders at all ILhough I would hesitate to call thm chaotic; these walks were on occasions "disorganized" (though not as dsorgalnzed as some led walks I might mention over the same enod), but managed to achieve their objectives and I have yet to heat of anyone who * went on them who did not enjoy them immensely. .. •., - . . Yours sincerely, Anomalous

Important. Impressions .. 'During the last few months while travelling overeeas and walking in the Canberra bushwalking area Pvc been left with two important impressions. Fistly, while in the U.K., walking on the southern section of the •. ..• Pennine Way which is some of the best and most interesting walking county that England can offer, and touring in southern England through the bbunt'ry' 5 • most beautiful scenery, and later while walking in a very picturesque section, of the Austrian Tyrol, it was quite striking just how littlê 'wild' and little- touched lands these settled countries have in comparison with our own rugged • and virgin bushlands. . Having also lived in South for some years before moving to Oberra, and seen the bushland there gradually converted into famland and I tie wild character disspated into F. civilized and controlled sorawl of * i 'qleared and fenced private land, it seems most important to me, not having before ibeen one who was 'heavy' on conservation, that with what weight the club might have, all effort should bc'given to safeguard, in its present foim, all the bushlands we might walk in as well as other areas Ihe second rither important point was made on two recent weekend walks These walks were in the fairly -ugged, ringed and flony country of Ettrema and.the Budawangs.. . In these areas we were obliged to do some rock climbing where loose stones abound On the Ettrma walk one person was hit on the arm by a falling rock and on the eeeond, quite an few rocKs were dislodged and fell, quite close to the people below. I fear that a bad accident might occur if orecattions are not taken in such cases, I think the leaders shouldälM.ays be aware of such dangers: and: sho'txld make sure that member of their grbuos are also aware Perhaps the dAb- hould devise routine methods of climbing and descending in these areas tre, if possible, one person is never directly below another, I would welcome further discussion on this subje'át. • Kim Young

Dear Sir & Madam, As a lazy lizard who is used to peace and quiet I an somewhat disturbed by certain of my bushwalking friends who insist on yelling and calling at the

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iiJ ' r-. December 1975 IT Page 3 top of their voices through the bush. It can be no wonder if these individuals never have the privilege of meeting and seeing my animal colleagues May I suggest that bushwalkers would enjoy the bush that much more if they used imitation bird calls, e.g. co-se, and not loud plaintive cries of 'Tom, Tom' or 'Harry, Harry' every time they lose sight of the person in front. In this way the joys and delights of the bush and its native inhabitants can be pronerly enjoyed by my human friends. Yours in busheraft, Lazy Lizard. * ** *** * * GENERAL MEETING, 19th November The following two motions were passed: That the Club donate $100 to the Tasmanian Conservation Trust to help finance its appeal to the High Court on Precipitious Bluff - moved Dan Buehler, seconded Adrian Hobbs. (Note: The editors accept no responsibility for the manner in which this motion, was worded). That the Club join SWAQ (South West Action Group) - moved Dan Buchier, seconded Terry Jordan. Our Conservation Officer renorted that thirty-three submissions had been received on the Mt. Taylor transmitter and that Telecom appeared to be reconsidering their plans to build the tower there. * ** * *** *

WALKS BEPORTS

Good Clean Pun I - ' This is the record of the great Budawarg Bicycle trip. The Budawangs Bicycle trip was an attempt to recognise the superiority of bicycles as an efficient means of transport, and as a viable ecological recreation vehicle. From the start it had to be admitted that the bicycle had severe limitations from a bushwalking point of view, so the B.B. trip planned to combine bi- cycling and conventional bushwalking. Plan of attack: Drive to Sassafras, then as far along the Newhaven Gap Road as one was inclined, carrying bicycles in some suitable form of motcrised transport (it's a long way to the Budawangs). Then, mount bicycles and proceed along good bicycle road to Newhaven Gap, less good bicycle road to the Vines and around Mt. Endrik to eamn on Styles Creek Plains. On foot climb any nearby mountains taking one's fancy (large range available), thep proceed (by bicycle) back up past Sturgiss Mountain and home again via Newhaven Gap. Executiont Various things went right. Bill Brown volunteered to come making transport of the five bicycles a possibility with his utility. The party of five was a strong party, and in the interests of science brought with them a wide variety of bicycles. Two things went wrong. Firstly it rained the whole of the week beforehand, meaning that the road from Sassafras was a veritable sea of mud churned up by those cars that had attempted to get through to Newhaven Gap. So, it was bicycles out right from the beginning. Amazingly the bikes seemed to handle the mud quite well - we found that their stability and steering was excellent in even the worst Fags 4 IT December 1975 conditions. Mud however does not do bikes a great deal of good. It clogs up chains and brakes, not to menion mudguards. Several mudguards had to be removed so that progress could be made at all. We also found that bikes without mudguards mean dirty riddrs. Towards Newhaven Gap the mud decreased. Beyond Newhaven the track becomes bumpy and eroded, but the bikes, though slower proved excellent in the terrain 9 though damage was amuch greater possibility. Our second mistake was, of course, that sine I was last in the Sturgiss Mountain road vicinity, seven years ago) the toad, which was had then, has simply gone back to the jungle. So to cut a long story short we dumped the bikes at the Vines, walked up Sturgiss Mountain and camped in hark Brothers Cave, Sunday we returned, visiting the Quilty's Bora ground on the way, rode 3 miles down Vines Creek and had lunch, after which half the narty returned to Nerriga via Glengarry (this incidentally is an excellent access route to the Northern Budawangs. Ishould like to know why nobody ever uses it?) and the other half returned to Sassafras via Newhaven to pick up the cars. Here the superiority of the bicycle made itself clear. In [the sunny dry conditions we whisked past numerous bushwalkers who had walked in, and had to walk back out. Lessons: 1. If you have any sort of rough road, a bicycle is quicker than walking. If it is raining a bicycle will make you filthy. dmall folding bicycles with large tyres are probably better in rough conditions than full sizes conventional bicycles. Racing models should be avoided, Gears are very usful. Though there is limtted scope for the bicycle to be integrated into bushwalking-type activities (one does not want to compete with cars on the one hand, nor to tackle anything too rough on the other) there are definitely places where a bicycle is just the thing. I am certainly planning more trips. I Terry

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Ahead, the dips 9 Fas4twater guides the lilo. The river twists The water foams Water splashes Vision blurred Large waves ahead! How many? Into the first trough The lilo climbs swiftly [ The second Plunging

Splashing water J Lileo twisting My grasp tightens The crest Gasp! A third! Going sideways Water crashes over me I gs.sn for air Calm water Breathe deeply Relax The bank drifts slowly by. Anon. December 1975 IT Pe, 5 THE NA.DGEE EXPERIENCE (4, 5 & 6 October) A mythical campsite was supposed to apnear out of the dark, cloudy 2 wet night but instead we pitch tents in the scrub at the turn off to Nadgee at about midnight. Portunately at the same time the rain stopped and we awoke the next morning to a fine day. After a friendly chat with the Ranger, we take the cars to the coast and leave them in a large camping area. We walk southwards and by lunchtime arrive at a beach which is to become our campsite. The afternoon was the commencement of the Nadgee experience. We walk further southward over heathlands - a profusion of flowering colours. At random we go to the eastern edge of these flat expanses and gaze over the cliffs to the wild surf and the sculptured rock shapes below, Continuing thus, we finally arrive at Salt Lake. After a brief stay at this isolated location, we return to our campsite with still enough time remaining to enjoy the simple pleasures of sitting on the beach. The sun dips lower, stretching shadows across the sand. Waves roll in, reaching forwards, caressing the sands. We sit there in a place that has not been mutilated by "civilizations", in a place where it apDears as if time stands still. Beyond the breakers birds skim the waves as they fly south - countless numbers soon to be lost in the gathering darkness. The night passes and the light of a new day reveals the continuing southward migration of these birds - the short-tailed shearwater. During our winter, these birds migrate to the northern Pacific. In August their return journey begins. They usually arrive at their breeding grounds in Bass Strait at the end of September. However, their flight is hazardous. A few years ago, due to unseasonal weather, it was not until the beginning of December that they were passing Nadgee. By this time, many of the birds were exhausted, falling into the ocean, some to drown, others to be washed up on the beaches to die. However, in normal circumstances courtship commences shortly after their arrival at their nesting grounds. Eggs are laid in late November, 85% of the total being laid in 6 days. Incubation is shared by the parents until the chick hatches about mid-January. Jy mid-April the young are able to look after themselves and by the end of the month or early May, the remarkable migration flight commences for both young and old as the age old mystery 'continues. The glare increases as t}io sun r5e5 and it becomes difficult to continue to witness this unique spectacle. Instead, with the warmth of the sun and the soft sounds of both wind and sea, we stretch out on the sand, our mind turned off from problems of our society. The sun reaches its highest point before we stir and head north to the campite where we left the cars.

4 We walk thru a regenerating forest. A few yeaas ago bushfires ravaged the forest, reducing it to blackened form and ash. Now, as years drift by, we will witness different types of vegetation flourishing at different times as the forest matures. In addition, as the forest grows, the habitat of the fauna will tikewise change. We may well expect to see animals and birds going thru a cycle of increasing population followed by a slow decline, depending on when the forest 1 habitat provides tht particular species with its ultimate living and.breeding conditions. Ce emerge from these thoughts to the camping ground. It is a pleasant evening. the fire bums brightly long into the night, lighting the faces of the bampfire1 singers with a red glow. It is late before the black shadows envelope the fire. The only sounds which endure the darkness are the waves rolling slowly up the beach and the wind finding its path thra the swaying branches of the trees. With the new light we make our way to the beach - some to swim, some to walk, others to sleep. The morning passes quickly - too quickly - and we are-.. suddenly thrust back into our wasteful and destructive society. Is there hope for our remaining wilderness areas? Through awareness of Nature - yes. Nadgee Nature Reserve provides the experience and provides the recognition that every plant, every animal, has a place in the Plan of Nature. Russ Bauer. Page 6 IT December 1975 BENDOURA DAM TIDBINBILLA PAURA RESERVE Car swap, Saturday 11 October 1975 A party of 13 took part in this day trio. Rangers at both ends were notified of our intentions in advance and were most co-operative. The trips were started in fine, cool conditions with flowers blooming all over the countryside; wattles were particularly oretty. Bendoura Dam party was led by Richard Kemmis and saw spectacular views as they made their ascent up the western ridge of fldhinbilla from the dea. Ginini Pails as well as the den waters were observed at the beginning, fol- lowed by the big cliffs looking out to the north as it is seen from the Belconnen area. The other party led by Roy Keith was met as planned, not far from the top of Tidbinbilla Mountain. They had lunch at the top and were in good spirits. An exchange of greetings was made and each set off in the now increasing rain and mist to our respective destinations. We set off to Tidbinbjlla Peak and down to the Patina Reserve. successful day despite the rain. Panoramic scenery is what this walk is about with a 2000 ft. climb and descent. It is hoped to repeat it in '76. Richard

MYSTERY WALK, 25-26 October. On an unusually wet weekend after a week of rain, 6 stalwarts of walk- ing (7) went off walking for the weekend to a region they thought would be suitable, allowing for the rain. After a short dash through the rain we located a hut where we had lunch The afternoon was mostly spent playing Rickety Kate. In the evening we had a birthday party. On Sunday morning the rain had eased so we went for a stroll and returned to the hut for lunch. In the afternoon we walked out by a different route, but one which was more direct than our incoming one. - 1 for the 6

ROUND MOUNTAIN -. JAGUNCAL - 1/2 November Maybe the oresence of thirteen people put a. spell upon us, as the weather on Priday night as we apareached Round Mountain was unoroinising - in fact it was awful 9 mist and rain limiting the view to a few feet. Along with three otho car, loads we sought shelter in Bradi.yTs Hat, When we pulled in near midnight one of the occupants turned, on the light - theyhad run leads from their truck battery. Saturday did not dawn, and occasional showers kent us in the shelter till after breakfcot, but once we had located the Farm Ridge Fire Trail the showers ceased and we did not have to use our waterproof gear all weekend. We followed the trail past Round Hut - a well: set-up hut, and down a spur to the Riven hoots and shoes were taken off to cross. We ambled on, stooping to boil a billy at morning-tea time and at lunchtime. Lunch was . had near the remains of Farm Ridge Hut, It was near 4 p.m. when we finally pitched camp about a mile from O'KeCfes, by a creek that drained off Jagungal. Ten Deoole had sufficient energy to climb Jagungai for grand views of the main range and of a vast rain cloud which id not move the few miles from itsposition to uä, although we expected it to. On Sunday we wandered down the creek till it joined the Pumut River, After frequent crossings of the river, we had lunch at the junction of the Tumut and the Bogong Creek. Three of us were determined not to cross the Tumut again so clung, sometimes literally, to the left-hand bank. The others crossed the river a few more times before coning to the Farm Ridge Trail, After another brew-up we ascended the ridge to the cars, leaving for home about 6 o.m, V/hat looked like a very wet cold weekend turned into a fine one 9 with a very pleasant walk topoed off with gluewein at night and training in crossing creeks ready for the summer trips. Wendy Davidson

November 1975 IT Page 7 SENTINEL HILL - ANGEL PAILS, 1/2 November On Friday night we camped at Camp Rock in good weather. Then in the morning headed south past Island Mountain and after locating the difficult descent we made it to Sluice Box Falls, continuing up to the gap between Sturgiss and Elliott for lunch. Down the creeks and ridges from Elliott direct to Holland Creek and it began to rain. The going was rougher than expected and one view of Sentinel Hill with its cliffs was enough to cause us to give up our first objective. By now it was really drenching rain and tea at the intersection with Angel Creek was most welcome. We then headed up Angel Creek (reminiscent of Bungonia Gorge with its rock hopping) and we made it to near the foot of Crooked Angel Falls. Here it took us some time to locate the route up and in the meantime a. few misguided souls decided to take matters into their own hands. The rest went the correct way and found a nice dry cave while I tried to catch up with the aforementioned sheep. Eventually I caught up but decided the only hope of reaching the others was to sidle around to them - this brought us into contact with extremely dense scrub and I decided to beat a retreat. We eventually spent a wet night on rocks in the river bed. Next morning I made a slight navigational error which took us up the left- hand side of the falls to a point about half way up - which was however an extremely spectacular spot. As the rain had not stoTloed the creek was in s9ate and the falls very impressive. Eventually we located the correct route and found the others about 11 a.m. at the top of the gorge. We then headed out over Mt. Tarn and Houghton and back to the cars. The drive out was most entertaining and showed the superiority of snow/mud chains over all forms of tyres in bad mud. A. E. Hobbs

GIBRALTAR PEAK - GIBRALTAR FALLS, 9 November. I led my first walk, well I tried to. Seven vehicles were called into service to transport 28 oeople expected, so at the meeting point I counted and led the way to the 0orin Darn road. Once we started I thought we were a few short; then the truth came out, one of the vehicles was not on the invitation list. Tom, the owner, volunteered to go looking for those missing - they found us, having gone to a meeting point at the opposite end of Canberra. -. Once at the top of Gibraltar Peak we divided into two parties, leaving the six children and two older people with Doug Wright. I led the nineteen others along the ridge westwards, hoping to negotiate two Tpeaks! on the ridge before proceeding to Gibraltar Falls. We had lunch at the first oeak. Many

A of,the newcomers were not keen on climbing another hill so we sidled round to a ridge and scrambled down to the road. After checking out the falls we retreated down the road, no one wishing to try my idea of following the creek. Some very tired walkers ambled to the cars, but I hope they will all return to other club outings - they were encouraged! Vlendy Davidson 1

MT. GININI - POCKETS SADDLE (Tantangara), S & 9 November, Heavy rain earlier in the week made the in the area rather high. So as to minimise risks in river crossings it was felt a car swap would be more practical. Party A consisting of Richard Kemmis, Kurt Cremer, Barbara Husbands and John Paice went from Pockets Saddle. Party B consisting of Russ and Jenny Bauer, John and dean Pinchin went from Mt. Ginini. The plan was to meet halfway along the Goodradigbee at a suitable camnsite. The Story of Party A - We passed the overflowing Tantangara Darn and left the car at Pockets Saddle Hut. A start was made at 11.10 a.m. along the Leura Gap fire trail. The Goodradigbee was crossed and then up on to Rolling Grounds Spur. Left the fire trail where it turns on the lower crest of the spur and Page 8 IT • December 1975 decended to Rolling Ground Creek for lunch. An unusual scrub-bird was sighted and photograohed; it is yet to be identified. After lunch we strolled up on to a knoll overlooking the . A steen drop was then made to the river on the pre-arranged campsite at around 3.30 p.m. Within half an hour sarty B arrived in dribs and drabs, with a few drips drip- Ding off. A very pleasant campsite with a lot of hirdlife, some wild pigs. One fish was caught and eaten for dinner - the fish were not numerous, possibly because of the very fast high water. On Sunday morning we left with some reluctance and headed downstream past deep green pools and lunch was partaken on the banks of Blackfellows Creek and the long climb up Harry's dpur was done without to much hassle to Mt. Ginini, An enjoyable trip through rarely traversed country. Richard

The Story of Party B - We left the car a bit beyond the radio link station on Mt. Ginini and set off down the track which follows most of the way down Harry's Spur. As Richard advised, we left the track where it does a sharp right turn and instead followed down the nose of the spur which leads into Blackfellows Creek, not far from its junction with the Goodradigbee. We were amazed at the amount of altitude we still had to lose before getting to the river, the total drop from Ginini to the Goodradigbee is about BOO metres. On reaching the river, we followed upstresm for a while then stopped for lunch in a very small clearing on the waters edge. Along this stretch clear- ings were scarce. We continued up the eastern aide, traversing the steep banks a hundred feet or so above river level where the walking seemed easiest. We crossed to the western side whsre a large log snanning the river offered a good crossing point and kept to this side till we spotted the clearing which was the appointed camp spot on the other side of the river.etting to it involved a wade through chilly waist-deep water, but the others were in camp with a fire going and the billy boiling. That evening we indulged in much drinking of tea and singing of songs around the campfire. Next day, we followed out via the sme route that Party A had taken, discarding our tentative olans of going uo the Goodradigbee to Cave Creek because of the high water level. There was a 300 metre climb out of the river, but this was nothing to compare with the slog u p larr0r's Spur whioh we knew the other party would be doing that afternoon. We lunched and lazed in the sun at an idyllic spot on one of the creeks we crossed, and arrived back at Pockets Saddle Hut in Mid-afternoon. Jenny

GURBANGORPJVII3LA RANGE - 15/16 November Participants - Joan Rigby, Graham .Oowden, Beet Vallak, Ann Gibbs, Fred George dill Brown and Terry Jordan On leaving the cars on the Blue Waterholes Trail we commenced walking .W. •along the range through open forest, Somehow we managed to diverge from the planned route. Whilst the majority of the party continued walking, Joan and Ann spent sometime trying to sort out their exact position - with little success. Eventually they caught up to the party 'on Skains Hill. When the saddle between Skains and Tom O'Rourkes Peak was reached certain members rebelled and decided it was definitely lunchtime. After lunch we climbed 0 0j11 O'Rourkes from which excellent views of the Brindabellas, Cave Creek Gorge, , bogongs and Jagungal are obtained. We continued walking through many flowering grevilleas and descended into .dlue Waterholes saddle. At this stage we had lost Joan, but didn't wor ry too much about her as she knew the intended route - we hoped. ±'inally we caught up to her and a tea stop was made on the Seventeen Blat, Pockets 11ut was investigated and we proceeded to the Goodradigbee and a campsite. Sunday morning some members sdemed somevihat reluctant to leave at the p advised time so the leader and Mr. Jordan corhmenced walking downstream along the Goodradigbee. They were later joined by Feet, Fred and Joan; Bill con- tinued along a firetrail, dropped down to the river and followed it to the junction with Cave Creek, rnham preferred the heights and kept to the ridge when he found what apoeared to ho an old track. Re too eventually headed for the Cave Creek junction. Meanwhile down in the river two waterfalls were passed and the remaining people managed to stagger off in different directions. Ann and Terry met Feet and Fred at Cave Creek Falls whilst Joan joined Bill and Graham further dowtistream at the junction. The walk continued through the gorge and all members managed to assemble at blue Waterholes - much to the relief of the leader. Another stop, at Coolamine Homestead and we returned to the cars. The drive home proved rather eventful with peonle discoyering what wonderful things bogs are. Bill successfully managed to bog his ute at least 6 or 8 times in one spot. Finally an alternative route was found and we.reached Canberra about. 9 p.m. Ann

FILLY MaIORIAL - 15th 1;ovember Do you remember hearing about a trip that got back at 3 minutes to midnight? The trip was a one day walk to Mt. Kelly, from Crroral Valley, on 9th November 1974. It got back at that hour because the lunatic leader iturned via a crazy route (yiz. Kelly-Cotter Gan-Orroral) Well that lunatic leader programmed the same trip on 15th November under guise of a Kelly Memorial. One veteran and chief exponent of last year's trio returned to go again this year - you'd have thought he'd have learnt, but he must have P. mind like a computer. It's programmed and just churns out reams and reams of useless information and he doesn't understand any of it. The memorial atarteci rather unusually because with one exception all cars arrived on tir e which meant being at he starting point oa'ly to arrange the car shuffle and away by 10 to 7. ':Ve followed the track to Cotter Gap with our scheduled route almost directly to Kelly. One member of the party, the only one to complain wented to walk via the road which goes almost to Creamy Flats. However, this piking saboteur of many trips was not allowed to have his way. Some hours later and after a stiff climb onto the Mavis Pide, Lunatic Leader decided it was tine to give the troops a "scrog" stop. The piking saboteur kept oointing out where the road was. dhat followed (on what is rumoured to be the scrubbiest ridge in the Southern ACT) was a succession of rock hops' scrub bash along the Mavis Ridge. Creamy Flats was at last sighted, some one was heard to say I'll die if I don't get a rest there". We finally got down to the flats after finding P. route down off the tdp of steep rock slopes with thick tea tree. We had an unscheduled morning tea stop which made one wonder - is the Lunatic Leader weakening or just thiowing a carrot to the troops? The Myrtle Ridge was next to be climbed - is it really necessary and will ae ever get there?Piking sabotc4ur again tries to change route but Lunatic Leader is firmly in command again and his route is followed to the saddle with- in a few hundred feet of the top of Myrtle. The troops are nearly spent, we're tiring and Lunatic Leader seems to weaken again by making for a nice green snowgrass patch which is followed, bypassing the top of Myrtle and no one seemed to protest. Ah! Kelly' s in sight at last, but hell, have we got to go all the way down (to Licking Hole Creek, I'm told) then up, up that spur to Kelly - did I say Lunatic Leader - surely there's a stronger term! Well we made it - what a grind up that spur and they tell us it's still 4 hours out via the return route. Oh well anyway I'm having lunch now. Little over half an hour for

Page 10 IT December 1975 lunch and I suppose we should be grateful for small mercies because I'm still tired and what happened next is all rather vague seeing Pm walking automatically. Across a. flat, through a gao, scrub bash and steep climb - some are comolaining about the route - I think it's piking saboteur. Over a spur, down to a flat (on Middle Creek), up on to Mavis Ridge, straight down as fast as you can (oh my aching limbs) then we reach Rendezvous Creek and flop. Afternoon tea (which was scheduled according to Lunatic Leader). Time apuarantly is no longer important because they reckon they can walk out in the dark and no wonder if you could see the size torches carried by Lunatic Leader and niking saboteur; We proceed up Rendezvous Creek a short way, climb over a saddle and down to Nursery Creek Lunatic Leader's still out in front and going strong, they tell me he's on the traditional route across the flat here on Iursery Creek - heading for the bridge they always use. You walk out along a log to water's edge but not too far because it might break and the water's four feet deep. From the water's edge we jump onto a rock and all cross safely except Rene who edges out along the log. Lunatic Leader and Qrroral/Kelly veteran start getting concerned about how far she comes out. Well, I suppose you can guess what happens? Yes, that's right, just as she jumps the log breaks; where are all you gentlemen now? Poor Rene, being shorter than most people, more of her gets wet and they must think it funny as I hear all laughing. We then followed the track down to within a couple of hundred yards of the road where, apparently it's traditional to run down this part so Lunatic Leader and the other two can run if they like, but I'm walking! It was just before 8 O'clock when we arrived back at the cars. member of the 1975 Lunatic Leader's Kelly Memorial trip.

ORRORAL CIRCJMNAVIGATIOI - 16 November

The walk started at about 8.50 ri .ra. with only 16 starters after several drop outs who could not face the trip after the Kelly marathon the (Jay before. hvexpjone got to Cotter Gap via the fire trail and bridle track, with a somewhat jaded "leader" well hack in the field. After a cup of tea I delegated Gary Medaris to lead the party down Rendezvous Creek while I took a splinter group up the ridge west of the creek. Gary nromotly delegated leadership to Tony Herit, who, actually did the leading. A late lunch was terminated by a heavy dewneour from a passing thunderstorm 0omi.ng back past Nurser:Creek, some of the drivers went on ahead to retrieve the cars from near the tracking station. They then had time to make nde remarks about trail bikes while sitting near a couple of riders watching their friend ride up and down the nearby hill.

A.V.

THE CASTLE-SHROUDED GODS-TALATEFANG, etc. - 22/23 November If all VVVVL/R trips turn into bludges down rivers I will put my name down every time. We collected at Queanheyan, all twelve who were prepared to attemot the impossible, Gary weighed in our näoks and weights ranged from 11 lbs (mine) to 23 lbs. Off we went, and four of us had anaefactory trip down as windscreen was broken before we reached Braidwood. It was 10 p.m. when we aarted to walk, at 'first with torches but as our eyes adapted to the gloom (where was that promised full moon?) we managed without. £ound midnight it started to rain so we sought shelter in a large cave and slept - some needed their first ceo of Twinings before turning in. At 5.20 a.m, the call went around that breakfast would December 1975 IT Poge 11 be on top of the Castle so we packed and dashed off. One member did not locate the tunnel so missed our breakfast stan on ton of the Castle. Grand views of that part of the Budawangs could be seen so luck was with me on my first trip into this area. We bypasoed the top of the Shrouded Gods, allowing Gary to demonstrate that there was a scrub-free path along to Darri Pass and after sidling around to a ridge we descended to the junction of Holland Creek and the Clyde. Having completed our long/rough quota the white ants set in and we bludged. A long lunchtime with up to five cups of Twinings was followed by a trip along the Clyde, crossing it at various times. One crossing will remain among my memories - we held our packs above our heads and I was to the stage where the water was over my mouth and bubbles were appearing. Gallant Mark dived to ny rescue but by then I was breathing again. The overnight stop was at the junction of a side creek. Various shelters were erected but several of us decided it would be a dry night and it was. It was early to bed for most, but leeches kept several oeoplo awake. Their alternative was to sleep right inside their bags on a hot night. On Sunday the party split into two for some it continued as a river/ road trip back to the cars. They had that 030 disease, tannin poisoning, by the time they reached the cars. The intrepid group headed for Byangee Walls, with Fred George putting fear into some of us by telling of his last traverse which included abseiling 30 feet at one noint. We found the route up Pickering Point about S a.m. with several chimneys where we hauled up packs. Short legs did not prove a liability as I managed all the variations the climb could offer. We signed our names in the book at the top and celebrated with one, and only one, cup of Twinings. Henry and I were wondering what faced us at the other end. We followed the leader across the top, finding the other book but felt the white ants had taken it oven Then THAT descent started. After scrambling down a. couple of gullies we went to the point and dangled our legs over the side - Bob directed our feet while we clung to a tree. Next came either an exposed cliff or an overhang and a crack. Most of us opted for the crack and with the help of a shoulder as a foothold we ascended. The rest was easy. We followed the base of the Castle till we were too hungry to wait for a watering spot and we ate. The trip to the cars and tao return home was uneventful, but pleasant, Ribet's Apprentice

CASTLE F2JJJLATERANG 22/23 November Well, the trip was long/rough. The drive down and back was long with only two wxndscreens, and it was rough trying to coce with floods of Twinings. The trip started well with a 5.30 p.m. departure from Queanheyan with 12 people fitted snugly into 3 cars - but was somewhat delayed by a broken wind- screen past Bungendore. We started up Kalianna Ridge at about 9.50 p.m., groping along under black clouds and mist. Thç campi,ng cave half way up was too good to pa.s, particularly as it was beginning to rain. After a quick start on Satu'day - packing was easy as packs ranged in weight from 11 to 21 lbs breakfast was on the Castle at about 6.30 - 7.45 a.m., except for one person who spent the time exploring the lower ramparts of the Castle. Be-united, we skipped Shrouded Gods and pressed on via Darri Pass "a bit of confusion there -(th-; Chamois didn't know the route after all) to Holland Creek/Clyde Junction by 11.30 a.m. As the weather was wane and muggy we all enjoyed a swim, followed by numerous cups of Twinings. At this stage certain individuals very easily white-anted the trip .. Tallaterang was hidden by cloud so why climb it, etc. The break stretched to two haurs and was followed by a stroll down the Clyde. After another l hour break for another swim and further numerous cups of Twinings, we arrived at Pi eonhouse Creek where the party declined to follow Bob Hason up the 1000 ft or so of scrubby scree slope to the magic camping cave herd used as bait for his white-anting efforts, Page 12 IT December 1975

Retreating to the junction of the Clyde we drank more Twinings while labor- iously erecting makeshift shelters against the threatening storms. These served their purpose in that it didn't rain at all. Next morning the six less slothful members left cam p for Byangee Walls, incidently quickly dis- covering that we'd camped on Stockyard Creek, not Pigeonhouse. Byangee was climbed by asking the two who'd been there before where to go and splitting the difference. After more Twinings we found the way down, hampered only by arguments as to whether the next bit was possible, and by one individual who kept wanting t go via the o.bseiling route he'd used previously, forgetting that we had no rope. Return to the cars was via lunch on Castle Ridge. ac joined the others at about 2.15 o.m. for more ta and swimming before a hasty deoarture caused by concern of threaten- ing thunderstorms and lack of a windscreen. An enjoyable hard/easy trip, although one driver had his enormous petrol profits taken care of for some time. A, q, **

WALKS PREVIEWS

BREUBO RIVER - 2o/21 December From near "Wangrah" farmhouse on the /Jerangle road, climb a bout 200 metres to Mt. Dowling (1198 a), then along the main ridge to a point at 1048 in and down to the Bredho River. The walk then proceeds downstream past Cowra Creek to where a track from "Good Good" farmhouse crcsses the river. Follow this track back to the Bredbc/Jerangle road (shout 300 m). The approximate distance for the trip is 24 kilonetres. A car shuffle will be arranged on the Bredho/Jerangle road. -

PTININI fromCORIN DAM - Sunday, 21st December A 2500' climb from Corin Dam to Ginini with excellent views east to the A.C.T. ranges and west to the and northern ranges of the Kosciusko National Park - a much more worthwhile effort than driving to Gini.ni. Care should he taken on the return route not to confuse Stockyard Creek with the .

COTTER GAP .- Sunday, 4th January Fela.tively easy walk frani Orroral Trackinrz Station to Cotter Gap along a fire trail and track through open bushlatid. BILLY BILLY ROCKS -- Sunday, 11th January This trio is described in the "Buahwaiking near book.However, from Smokers Gap you should keep well to the northeast for the first mile of the described route in order to avoid fallen logs1 and tea-tree. It is approximately a 2 hour trip from Smokers Gap. There are several very large outcrbps of granite boulders worth exploring. Prom the top (if you can work out the route) there are good views to the north of Tidbinbilla and the fauna reserve, COONDELLA TRIG.-MILLIKINS HUT- - 10/11 January (Bob Harrison) From Coondella trig I will he following "Georges Pack Trail" past the four waterfalls on Diamond Creek to the camp spot at Millikins Hut. Sunday will be spent following Coondella Creek and Burn Creek through a steep-sided gorge back to the cars. BULEE BROOK - 17/18 January (Terry) Bulee Brook commences at Sassafras and flows west to join a couple of miles above the Nerriga road crossing. It is reputed to be a

December 1975 IT Page 13 \VkLKS PREVIEWS *** pleasant stream containing bath rocks and sand, with an abundance of camping caves. ft'he distance involved is not great (about 15 Ics) and if any time is left over it is possible to continue down the Endrick to visit Endrick Falls.

BIG BUGTOWN HILL - 17/16 January 1976 (Kim Young) Big bugtown Hill is just west of the southern A.C,T. border in an area not much used by the club. Nearly all the medium walk will be inside the boundaries of the Kosciusko National Park with bill and flat walking. The camp will be on the Nungar 0reek.

PALERANG PEAK - Sunday, lath 4anuary A 4137' peak between Hoskintown and Braidwood. From where the road crosses Mulloon Creek, climb (i000') to the main ridge to the south of the peek and follow along the ridge to the peak, then back via the road to the north of the peak.

POUR RIVER WALKS (Alan Vidler) Deua from Woolla - 17/18 January - Easy/wet Myall Creek-Ettroma (23), 24-25-26 January - Med/Rough/Wet Lilo Trip - mystery river 31 Jan-1 Feb - Easy/Wet Endrick-Shoalhaven 7-8 Feb - Med/Rough/Wet Summer is too hot for hard walking and I'll be recovering from N.Z. anyway. These walks have two intentions - (i ) To get me on as many river walks as possible - surely some of these will manage warm, dry weather! To help the impossible (or ridicul(,us) aim of trying to lead/organize more walks than Gary Medaris. All will of course he led in my normal style - to the start then lead as little as possible. On to the speoifics: Walk 1 (Deua) A slack walk suitable for beginners, walking up the Deua past Woolla 1 (through the Clyde from Yadboro is tempting), carnoing, then returning down the next day. Numerous river crossings, swims and cups of tea etc. In- struction on the basics (map/compass, tent erection, tea making) if beginners come. In summary, a repeat of Twining Thompson's first beginners walk. Nalk 2 (Ettrema) A harder walk, down Myall Creek, down Ettrema, and back out wherever is s4itable. A three day walk with Friday night start. River walking, possibly wtth compulsory swims with packs. The pace will be adjusted to suit the party and the weather. Walk 3 (Mystery lila trip) This lilo trip started off on the Goodradighee hut was switched to the Clyde. My November walk in that area revealed that the Clyde is not suitable. I have other places, in mind but am not telling where (though I may ask neonle about various possibilities!) Walk 4 (End rick/Shoaihaven) This area is reportedly very interesting, although I've never been there. Unless my previously outlined leading style produces a de facto leader who knows the area, the walk will he an exploratory one. If so, it will be exploring in an unhurried manner. P £ emoer 19(5

WALKS P.REwIEW CHAThLOTTES PASS-Mt. TOWT']SE]ND, 31/1st Jan-Feb. At oresent SEES (there are two) aren't quite sure as to the actual route of the walk q so can!t give any definite infonnation. They are interested in viewing the alpine flowers which hopefully will he in hlonm. They are also appealing to persons who are capable of compass reading, etc to no cear on the walk as they are not too confident in this direction. DEVILS PEAK-Mt C0REE- 22 February (A.V.) This walk is a fairly standard one, having been or the programme frequent- ly over the years. We will start from Two Sticks road and climb Devils Peak, then Coree via the saddle between them. There will be perfect weather and a magnificent view from Caree with no trail bikes in the vicinity it hapoened the.t way once), and a leisurely return to the cars down the fire trail.

NEW ME\TBERS The Club welcomes the following new members into its midst: John end Jean Pinchin Barbara Husbands Annabel Wheeler Don Fletcher Jean Cook Cobie van Sweeden Barbara hitynski

PROSPECTIVE JvIEIVLI3ERS:

Graham & Susan Crough, 2/6 Chenaside St., Deakim, AC'1' 2600 862281

Christopher . buckley,1 Flat 9/block 5 Coxen St., Hughes,2605 (W) 477052 John Danaro, P.O. Box 1845, Canberra City, ACT,2601 (w) 452131 Helen O'Brien, Unit 16, Eva Court, Tryon St., Hackott, 2602 (w) 489922 x 357 Don Smale, 4/154 Cresc., Red Hill, ACT.2603 (W) 896419 Kerre West, 150 tamhrigg St., Farrer, ACT.2607 (w) 489922 x 580 Susan 'ild, 87 Shackleton Circ., Mawson, ACT.2607 (H)862578 (w) 697229

CHANGES CF ADDRESS; 60h Bird, 82 Bacchus Circuit, Kambah, ACT.2902 Robin Blessing, 149 Knox St., Watson, AOT.2602 H) 412740 (w) 474411 Graham Bowden, 36 Lycett St., boston, ACT.2611 H) 888071 Anton Cook, 17 Nardoo Creec., 0'Connor, 2601 (w) 465105 John Hillman, Flat 11, Graduate House., Northhourne Ave. , Turner (w) 492919 alizabeth Garvin, 80 Discovery St., Red Hill, 2603 (H) 959805 (W) 896691 Thea Maclean, 44 Girrahween St.,Braddon, 2601 (w) 483865 Mike Merrony, 44/8 Wilkins St., Mawson, 26.07 (A) 818267 Margaret Roseby, 17 Hobbs St., O'Connor, 2601 (H) 485007 Paul Sharp, P.O. Box 449, Dickson, 2602 Ian Wallace, 6/106 Henderson Rd., Queanheyan, N.S.L2620 (w) 613838 Maro 'weinstein, 63 Swinden St. , Downer, 2602 David Whiteley, P.O. Box 280, Manjimup, 'N.A.6258 Janet Wise, 19/5 Hyndes Crescent, Holder 5 2611 (H) 887293 Jeffrey & Eileen Cordiner - address unknown Dan Buchler (vt) 632466 Russ Bauer çw 980237 Robert Kennedy (W 525363 Ian McLeod (w) 499602 Peter Millington (w) 461599 Jan Livingstone (w) 494438 Lloyd Melbuish (iv) 525926 John van Beurden (IFI) 584201 Peter van der Buys (w) 818267 FOUND: After the recent Search and Rescue practice - one Paddy made groundsheet. Enquiries to A. Vidler. December 1975 II Page 15

RENEWAL OF SUBSCRIPTIONS

Members are reminded that annual subscriptions for 1975/76 are now due. Subscriptions are: Ordinary membership $6 Family membership (2 adults) iO

Complete the forte below and forward with your cheque to: The Membership Secretary, Canberra Bushwalking Club Inc., P.O. Box 160, - Canberra City, ACT.2601 Please enclose stamped addressed envelope if receipt is required.

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NOTICE OF MOTION

That this club purchase a dulioating machine.

Moved Jenny Bauer Seconded; Rene Lays Page 16 IT December 1975 LI

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT: Alan Vidler, 56 V1oolner Circuit, Hawker, 2614 (H) 545373 VICE- Adrian Hobbs, 12/67 MoQucid St., Qusanboyan, PRESIDENT: N.S.L2620 (w) 619111 SECRETARY: Elizabeth Mercy, 71 Discovery St., Red Hill ,2603 (w) 632584 (n) 958639 MI NIJTES Wendy Davidson, 13/137 Blarney Creac, , Canpbell (w) 522245 (9a.m SECRETARY: lOa.rn) TREASURER: Henry Bunnester, 32 Castlereagh Cresc Macquarie, (w) 619111 2614 (H) 511887 ACTING vAIKS Mark Cox, 2 Lobelia St, O'Connor, 2601 (W) 832222 SECRETARY: MEMBERSHIP Barbara Graham, 15 Cosgrove St., Curtin,2605 (w) 469840 SECRETARY: (H) 814537 SOCIAL Pane Lays, 28/137 Blarney Cresc., Camobell,2601 (w) 488922 SECRETARY: CONSERVATION Dan Buehler, 9 Bingara Place, Fisher, 2611 (w) 632466 OFFICER: (H) 887031 ACTING Bob Harrison, 6 Gow St., Ainslie, 2601, (H) 498593 MEIvIBER: EDITORS: Russ & Jenny Bauer, 105 Stornaway Road, Queanheyan, (w) 499259 - J. NSW 2620 (w) 980237 - Russ

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ACtIVITIES PR0GR4V11 . I

DATE DIBTAILS GRADE LEADER MAE

December .. . . . . . - Fri. 12 Pine Island Barbecue . Swimming Doug. Vright 612131 (:) * 13-14 Coast Trip .i/E Adrian Hobbs 619111 (w) * 13-14 opring Gully (Abseiling) . Id/Wet/Abs. Don Fletcher Toura: .i.

Sun 14 Mt. Lowden (ph.w.700520) N/H Stuart Bendou:: Temperley 1:50,0.:. • *5j 14 Araluen . S/wet 1t Ahh.tt Arolu 730426x463 1;100IJ Wed 17 GENERAL MEETINGt *20_21 . . . N/N Leader requIr- Mioh*r.., ed 1:100*:.. 21 Ginini. from Corin Dam . N/H Eric Rumba TanTYr: 1:100,

Sat 20 Dec Tasmania . M/R P. Joidan Sun 11 Jan G. Medaris JANUARY 1976 . . . Sun 4 Cotter Gap WE Ann Gibbs 480066x267 1:100. *10_11 Coondolla Trig-Millikins Hut- M/R Bob Harrison Bcn3:: Burra Creek 498593 (n) .1: 25*: , Sat .10 Charlottes Pass-ift,Ksoiuso- L Alan Anderson Kosc*:. Blue Lake 061868 (H) 1:100 *Sun 11 Billy Billy Rocks . M/M Rdbin Blessing Tanta: 412740 (H) 1:100* Mon 12 IT COLLATION - 32 Catalereagh Crescent, Macquarie *17_18 Big Bugtown Hill N/N Kin Young Pant::'; 498593 (H) 1:100 5 0 * Sun 18 Palerang Peak . S. Temperley 700520 (w) I * 17-18 Deua from Woolla - Beginners E/wet . Alan Vidler AraJ.. 545373 (H) . 1:1C*...... * 17-18 Bulco Brook '. . '. M/M .. Terry Jordan U1J.adull 498593 (H) 1:100,: 493679 (w) ed 21 January meeting (at Pine Island - lilo . . 'trip and Bar_B-Q . *(23)24_26 Myall CreekLEttrema (wet) . . N/H Alan Vidler M.s: l:lOOoO. (23)24-26 Litic River Gorge (Victoria) . Henry Burnester - 511887 (H) '1 .,mVh \1fl3H i' (nj- jO. • •'I 7viH L' • LI

GRADE LEADER MAP JANUARY contjnuecj , 24-25-26 :: Coast Tztp. -family outing .. . Easy..._ ... Doug Wright. - h.•- 612131 (H). Sun 25 Peak M/R Jon 1Hillrnan, . Taiitangra 1:100,000 Pues.27 C0I41TTEE KTING, 28/1574].amey,Cresc., 0anrnbell 311 1r Charlottcs.?ass - Mt. Tpwnsend M/M SHE. Kosciuko. 1:100,900. .Sun.1 1.1 Htimiysuçda& 9eek-B1ue jt Creek- M/R EtcRwi.o jçq Tantajr Emu 9atonoov 1:100,000, * 31-1;b 'yqaiLi rin - wet\2 cp/S/W_ f412fl .Y11"Li c s .- NY cve 545373 (H) FEBRUARYU ' 1 tC1\?31' Ai * Iy,c (6)7.r8 Kana M/R Meg MoKone Yen'anderiE.. 545902 (H) 2m to mile - 7 - 8 Ki5ndra area - bnsfal -lck/E. It h,w tan ' J o, cnnn (u\) * 7'-:- End jI2 avi - a'.7. - fid1haven- -- - - M/ve ,i:50,0 Sun 8 — 'Mjor CreélVlaterfa11 Vojujjteer' . Needed 1:100,000 (13)14-15 Kindra - Round Mountain, M4 Adrian Hobbs Kosekusko 619111 (w) 1:100,000 14-15' Pullyangela Clearing-Pit-is Gully- - M/R Terry- Jordan Moss-vale Wineg1s& Thr-Touga Creek 498593 (i-i) 1:100,000 — 493679 (W)

*.Se t,reviews Grading of Walks: Distance:' Short (s) -= under 12 IcE/day Medium (M) = 12-20 'a/day - - Long (L) = more than 20 Ic/day - - - !- N.B. every lOOm c1bed or dropped ntes 1 eflra Ia.., • . -- Conditions: ,. * • '. -, --• f ç. Ea' (E) = no scrub; good tnck, onen naddorjc or beae-' Medium (M) = nomal bush track; onen aThine plateau or . scrub-free -hilltop -' - . . Rough '(B) 4 any route involving substantial scrub, wading of swamps or creeks, or scrambling on rocks or cliffs using hands. Wet. (w) = numerous river crossings, comnulsory cwimé (canyon bag essential - will he advised in - walks previaw)-- or'U-loing Booking for walks:. must be made on the apnropriate sheet at Paddy Pallin' a shop, iorthhourne Avenue, Civic, by 5 P.M. rn the Thursday oreceding the trip; DO NOT TELE--. PHONE PADDY' S.TO BOOK. DO NOT TELEPHONE THE lEADER UNlESS UNAVOIDABLE.- . The leader of a scheduled trio will be at the designated starting point of a trio regardless of weather. Petsshu1d not be brought on triDs vdthout nennission from the leader. Transoort costs -are at oresent offset by a comolex procass whcreby oassenEers con- tribute to drivers. Running costs are based on figures of 5.5c/1crt for cars under 1700cc canaJ.ty, ..7-.Oc-/Icn hr cars over 1700cc. In )ractire usually about l.8c/1cn/nqssenger. Equipment for club walks can be hired from John Hoitzapffel. (H) 815817 (w) 818245.