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r o iitt C Canberra Bushwalking Club Inc GPO Box 160 Canberra ACT 2601 Volume: 48 www.canberrabushwalkingclub.org Number: 6 July 2012 GENERAL MEETING 8 pm Wednesday 18 July 2012 Important dates What’s happening in Namadgi 18 Julyy National Park? Generalneral mmeetingeeting Presenter: Ben Stevenson 25 Julyy Committeemmittee memeetingeting Ben will talk about new walking trails at Stockyard Spur and Rendezvous Creek, Gudgenby in a Box project, Gibraltar Falls upgrade, Cotter Hut 25 Julyy and Mt Franklin Road upgrades, signifi cant sites auditing, Aboriginal rock Submissionsmissions close foforr art monitoring, walking trail maintenance, campground upgrades, fl ood Augustust it damage repairs, vertebrate pests and much more.
Members and non members are most welcome. Main hall, Hughes Baptist Church, 32–34 Groom Street, Hughes
In this issue 2 Canberra Bushwalking Club Committee 2 President’s prattle 3 Walks Waffl e 3 Training Trifl es 3 Email addresses 3 CBC Cloth badge 3 Membership matters 4 Review: Walking the Great Walks of New Zealand 6 Bulletin Board 7 Billy Billy Rocks 8 Yuraygir Coastal Walk 9 Heritage Festival 2013 10 Activity program 16 Feeling literary? 16 Wednesday walks Committee business
Canberra Bushwalking Club Committee
President: Phillip Starr [email protected] 0419 281 096 Treasurer: George Carter t the June general meeting it was resolved that Athe fi rst paragraph of the Standing Resolutions be [email protected] altered to read as follows: ‘A ‘trip’ in this document 6251 2130 means any excursion for bushwalking, or allied outdoor activity, that Walks Secretary: Rob Horsfi eld • has been notifi ed in the Club newsletter, at a General [email protected] meeting, or via the Short notice email system’. 6231 4535 The addition is shown in italics. General Secretary: Stan Marks Unfortunately Lois, for personal reasons, has resigned [email protected] as Social Secretary and the committee has accepted her 6254 9568(h) or 6274 7350(w) resignation with regret. Thanks Lois for your contribu- tions as Social Secretary. Fortunately Quentin Moran Membership Secretary: Roger Edwards has agreed to fi ll the Social Secretary position until the [email protected] AGM. Thanks Quentin and welcome to the Committee. 6288 7863 or 0406 378 217 Our Treasurer, George, has indicated that, for health reasons, he is unlikely to accept nomination at the AGM Training and Safety Offi cer: John Evans and is happy for us to seek alternatives. If you have a [email protected] background in accounting or bookkeeping please step 6288 7235 or 0417 436 877 forward…your Club needs you. George is willing to assist with handover and to give ongoing support, as am I. Conservation Offi cer: Nathan Holt If necessary George or I can assist by preparing the end [email protected] of year fi nancials and budget. 0414 628 429 As you are aware, legislation has been passed in the Web Manager: David Briese NSW Parliament to allow recreational shooters into [email protected] many parks and conservation areas. Stan, our General Secretary, recently rang the Queanbeyan Area Manager 6286 3479 of National Parks to see where this is at. She said that Editor: Alison Milton at this stage they know nothing that hasn’t been on the news. She thought it would be several months before [email protected] anything was ready to allow shooters to start. So, for 6254 0578(h) or 6289 2717(w) the time being, walks can continue in NSW national parks without concern. It was agreed that Stan would Assistant Walks Secretary: Keith Thomas ring her in 6 weeks or 2 months to see whether anything [email protected] had developed. So there is no immediate concern but 6230 1081 or 0421 607 667 we will stay in contact with National Parks and, when anything does happen, we will let members know. There Social Secretary: Quentin Moran is a number at head offi ce in Sydney that people can [email protected] ring to register complaints (1300 361 967). You are encouraged to use this number to register your personal 6288 9840 complaint and also please let your committee know of Publisher: Tom George your complaint and the response received.’ [email protected]
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Committee reports lessen clashes. The preference is, for example, to have four walks Email addresses spread over Saturday and Sunday hile transferring the con- rather than all on the one day. Wtact list for short-notice Please indicate whether the date walks to the main member data- of your proposed walk is fl exible. base, I noticed that almost 10% In the meantime, good walking! of the emails on the mailing list differed from those already on he Activity Program has plenty
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Canberra Bushwalking Club it July 2012 – page 3 Review of general meeting talk
GeraldG ld DodgsonD d hat do you do after surviving Wlong enough in the Australian Public Service to become eligible for three months of long service leave? Well in Nathan Holt’s case he decided to go to New Zealand and walk the Great Walks (GWs). At the June meeting Nathan shared with us some of his great photos and experiences from that trip, which he undertook from December 2011 to February 2012. Kepler Track There are nine GWs. Ironically, emergency track on the way down, one of the GWs (the Whanganui tropical mood. Nathan spent fi ve did one of his knees in, and missed Journey) is not actually a walk but days walking the Abel Tasman, but seeing Sutherland Falls. He was rather a paddle along the North it could be comfortably completed therefore determined to go back. Island’s Whanganui River. Nathan in three. As the walking each day gave the Whanganui Journey a miss was relatively short and leisurely This time round it was like an as he claimed he was not good with he regretted not taking his Kindle. Australian summer (Fiordland was boats. Of the remaining eight GWs, experiencing a drought) and he got two are on the North Island, fi ve on Nathan’s second GW was the his wish of a clear day on Mackin- the South Island and one on Stewart legendary Milford Track, promoted non Pass. He also got to see the Island. as ‘the fi nest walk in the world’. A spectacular Sutherland Falls. While statement Nathan doesn’t neces- Nathan doesn’t think the Milford Nathan’s fi rst GW was the Abel Tas- sarily agree with. This was not is the fi nest walk in the world, he man Coast Track in the northwest of the fi rst time Nathan had walked nevertheless thought it was pretty the South Island. It was also his fi rst the Milford. He did it in 2009 the ever pack walk. The Abel Tasman is ‘soft’ way as a guided tramper. That the most popular multi-day track in time the weather was Mackinnon Memorial, Milford Track New Zealand because of its ease (in terrible, he didn’t see summer you can do it in sandshoes anything at the top of or sandals) and its swimmable Mackinnon Pass, got sandy beaches, fringed by lush the ’joy’ of using the vegetation and ferns evoke a semi-
Awaroa Inlet, Abel Tasman Coast Track
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Review of general meeting talk spectacular – snow-topped moun- tains, ice fi elds, green fl owing rivers and beautiful waterfalls. The major drawback is the sandfl ies which he described as really bad (there is a reason the end of the Milford Track is called Sandfl y Point). The next track to be conquered was the Kepler. Nathan spent a week resting up in Te Anau from where he looked across Lake Te Anau and viewed where the track went on the fi rst day. The summit of Mount Luxmore filled him with some trepidation. However, as it turned out the climb to Luxmore Hut was not as hard as he had expected. He left his pack at the hut and bounded up to the summit of Mount Luxmore (1472 metres). The view was awesome. The second day of the Kepler involves walking along the top of thin ridgelines. This can be a bit Rakiura Track, Stewart Island tricky if it is windy. Nathan met a Moturau Hut, which most people a winter wonderland. The next day tramper on the Milford who had skip (they head straight to Rain- was clear, and Nathan enjoyed amaz- walked the Kepler and told him bow Reach to leave the track). He ing views of snow capped peaks on that they had to walk on hands and thought this was a shame as the hut the section from Lake Mackenzie knees along the ridgeline to avoid is located in a wonderful spot on Hut to Lake Howden Hut. being blown off the ridge. The day Lake Manapouri. In Nathan’s view the Routeburn Nathan was to walk this section the The next GW was the Routeburn. forecast was for strong winds. But is the greatest GW. He enjoyed it The Routeburn is the shortest of the so much that he is going to walk the weather gods smiled on him and GWs (only 32 km) and can be easily he had a great day with views that it again this December. He would completed in two days, but Nathan particularly like the opportunity to were absolutely brilliant. The tough took his time walking it in three and bit was later that day – the descent see what the walk is like without a bit days. He got a bit more than he snow. to Lake Manapouri involved about expected on the Routeburn. On the 330 downward steps and close to a second day when walking between Nathan next headed off to Stewart hundred switchbacks. Routeburn Falls Hut and Lake Island, which is off the southern tip The rest of that Kepler was rela- Mackenzie Hut it snowed (this was of the South Island, in order to walk tively uneventful, but he did stay at in mid-January). Lake Harris, the the Rakiura Track. The trip across alpine lakes and Harris Saddle were Foveaux Strait to Stewart Island is notorious. Nathan thought it was Lake Harris, Routeburn Track the roughest boat ride he has ever been on, with half the passengers being seasick. The Rakiura has a reputation for lots of mud. However, luckily due to the drought in the southern part of NZ, Nathan encountered very little mud. While the Rakiura lacks the breathtaking scenery of Fiordland, Nathan found the walk an enjoyable experience when combined with time spent in quaint Oban, and the ‘interesting’ ferry ride. Next Nathan went from the southern most GW to the northern most GW, which is Lake Waikaremoana. While he dodged the mud on the Rakiura he got it full blast on this track as the North Island had expe- rienced a very wet summer.
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View from Panekire Bluff, Lake Waikaremoana Track Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro Northern Circuit
Nathan found this walk the hardest of the GWs. He in fi ve days – dry forest, treeless downs, a mixture of found the fi rst day particularly tough – a climb up boggy downs and forest, rainforest, and palm-lined Panekire Bluff, which rises 600 metres above the lake. beaches. Walking across the Gouland Downs and the Mud, tree roots and muttering were the themes for the Mackay Downs was eerie, largely treeless, surrounded day. At the end of the day he was pretty much covered in by heavily forested mountains. For Nathan the highlight mud. However, once the fog cleared, he found the view was last day – it was simply surreal seeing palm-lined from the bluff and from Panekire Hut was spectacular. beaches on the west coast of NZ. Despite the challenges of day one, Lake Waikaremoana was an enjoyable walk in a remote part of NZ. Nathan has a real passion for tramping in NZ and can’t wait to head back there for more tramping this coming After surviving Lake Waikaremoana, Nathan headed off December. That is a passion I can relate to. While he to tackle the Tongariro Northern Circuit. He made the plans walk the Routeburn again, he has also agreed surprising admission that he had never seen the ‘Lord to get away from the well-manicured tracks and fi ne of the Rings’ fi lms, but he knew that this track went facilities of the GWs, and join me sampling some of around Mt Doom. Nathan found the barren landscape the lesser known walks in NZ. Many of those walks of the Tongariro Northern Circuit beautiful and very are arguably as good if not better than a GW. I hope different to anything else on the other GWs. He was that further intensifi es his passion for tramping in NZ. particularly impressed by the different colour layers in the soil, representing different volcanic events. He didn’t have the nerve to climb Mt Doom (otherwise known as Mt Ngauruhoe). He claimed he couldn’t scree ski and was not sure he would have survived the downhill. The fi nal GW was the Heaphy Track. Nathan found the Heaphy seemed to cover fi ve different environments
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Trip report
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Eric had led another recent attempt on the rocks, which reached the western end of the cluster, but did not have time to climb on to the top, as the only safe way up is from the eastern end. The first half of the climb was moderately steep and the scrub was not diffi cult. In fact it was quite a pleasant walk through grass and eucalypts with a band of delightful xanthoreas along the way. Progress was steady with a few rest stops. About a kilometre from the top View from Billy Billy Rocks - Photo Barry Ridgeway the slope became steeper and we encountered some large rock faces Leader: Eric Pickering timber have made these slopes requiring some rock scrambling. even more diffi cult to traverse. An This slowed our progress as we illy Billy Rocks is a large alternative route from the drier and had to fi nd suitable routes through Bcluster of granite tors on the warmer north facing slopes from boulders and be careful over areas northern edge of a plateau on the the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve was of loose and precariously balanced watershed of the Gibraltar Creek the objective of the walk described rocks. On reaching the eastern end and the Tidbinbilla River. The here. of the rocks, we started the ascent altitude of the plateau is around to the top through a narrow passage 1400 m. It has long been a popular On Wednesday 30 May, Eric Picker- at the base of the tors. It led to open day-walk destination. The usual ing led a party of 13 Wednesday spaces between the tors. Before the route is from Smokers Gap on the walkers from the junction of the 2003 bushfire these spaces were Corin Dam Road via another large Tidbinbilla Ring Road and the occupied by groves of large tea- tor cluster, 800 metres south-east of Fishing Gap Road. The destination, trees (Leptospermum lanigerum), Billy Billy Rocks. It is a short walk, Billy Billy Rocks, could be seen on which provided a shaded environ- just less than 6 kilometres return the southern skyline, as we walked ment for mosses, sedges and ferns. with a small altitude rise (230 m). along the Fishing Gap Road. About The spaces are now open to the It was regarded as moderately dif- 1.5 kilometres up the road the sky and scattered with dead wood; ficult, due to thick scrub on the party began an off-track climb on a the remains of the tea-tree groves. south facing slopes. Since the 2003 spur running east-south-east to the Sadly they are not regenerating. bushfi re, thick re-growth and fallen eastern end of rocks. After some searching we made our way to the top of a large tor provid- Lunch at Billy Billy Rocks - Photo Barry Ridgeway ing good views to the north. A good spot for lunch, followed by a rest in the warm afternoon sun. The return was by the same route. It was taken carefully, with a number of stops for course corrections, as we found safe passages through the boulders, skirted around thick scrub on the sides of the spur and avoided dropping into deep scrubby gullies. The walk was completed by 4.20 pm and took 6 hours 50 minutes. The distance was about 8 kilometres with an altitude rise of 620 metres. It was at the harder end of the scale for Wednesday medium walks. Our thanks go to Eric for a well planned and well led walk. Also thanks to Pat for her diligence as the tailender.
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Walkers: Rupert Barnett, Virginia Buring, Cynthia Burton, Lyn Finch, Mark Hopkins, Chris Roper and Terence Uren (leader) A group of seven CBC members did the 4 day, 62 km Yuraygir Coastal Walk from Angourie Beach (near Yamba) to Red Rock in northern NSW from 18–21 May 2012. A combination of perfect weather, great company and beautiful scen- ery made this a really memorable trip for all. Our adventure began with an even- ing stroll around Yamba and a tasty meal at the comfortable Yamba YHA where the group stayed before setting off. The morning saw Mark—who had a back prob- lem and could not carry a full pack—drive us down to the start of the old sand mining days (found watch all manner of birds diving for point at Angourie Beach, around all along this coast). We then walked fi sh, and just generally take in the 5 km from Yamba. Each day Mark down the fi rst of many long, pristine beauty of the marine environment— joined us for a part of the walk and beaches where we were to leave our while plodding across the fi rm, wet then drove off to fi nd good camping footprints over the course of the trip. sand. Occasionally, we would pass spots and welcome us at the end of We found a quiet corner of a caravan a few fi shers and others enjoying the day—for which all of us were park at Brooms Head to camp, right their recreational hobbies but we most grateful! next to the beach with lovely sunset frequently had the place largely to views. The luxury of a hot shower ourselves. Every so often, we would The first day (18 km) we fol- was enjoyed by everyone. stop for a refreshing swim in the lowed an undulating track along a brisk but not overly cold water (a beautiful stretch of coastland with Day 2 (18 km) was mostly spent treat we experienced throughout abundant plant life, such as some rambling down more picture perfect the trip). very healthy pandanus laden with beaches. It was incredibly relaxing fruit, and the well hidden remnants to listen to the sounds of the surf, One of the highlights of the day was spotting a magnifi cent eagle sitting A rocky outcrop, en route in a tree by the beach up close to us and watching it take off to join another eagle above us. Another was catching a pod of dolphins rid- ing the surf—it is one of life’s truly special sights, and we paused for a while to enjoy their graceful moves. Our second campsite, at Illaroo, was the most lovely, despite being a rather busy campground. We overlooked yet another spectacular beach from the vantage point of a lovely coastal forest. Our third day (14 km) saw us pass through some peaceful and shady headland areas that had been restored and looked after by local land care groups. We found ourselves strolling through cool coastal forest on a carpet of buffalo grass, with views of rugged rocky inlets, North Solitary Island and sometimes distant hills.
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Trip report varied and beautiful, as were the many shells washed up on the beach in this lonely location. Some more pretty forest with delicate fl owers and plants; a track that was more like a creek crossing; another beach and swim; and there ahead in the distance was our destination—Red Rock. A distinctive reddish-pink rock formation by the sea, with a sad history behind it. To reach the town itself though, a challenge remained. We had to cross the Corindi River at low tide in two to three different places. Several helpful residents shouted advice across the water and led us in the right direction through the labyrinth of water and mud. The area was full of these delightful little bright blue crabs that scurried in every direction as the big, clumsy humans invaded their domain. In our various states of undress crossing the water, we Crossing a rock platform made quite a sight for the locals on a sleepy Sunday afternoon! We spent our fi nal night in Wooli, inside the tent, so you don’t scare on the edge of what can best be the locals! Then dry land again and our journey described as a caravan park ‘in the was over. ‘burbs.’ Lyn was relaxing in her Our fourth and fi nal day (12 km) started with an early morning boat Thanks to Terence whose thoughtful tent when a local resident came by and careful planning ensured we walking her dog; the woman could ride to cross the Wooli Wooli River, courtesy of a local oyster fi sher. We made all the right tidal crossings at only see Lyn’s legs lying outside the right times and that we expe- the door of her tent and thought were treated to views of the many resident pelicans enjoying the start rienced a peaceful, relaxing and there was a dead body inside. She totally enjoyable walk. gently rebuked Lyn, telling her that of the day on their perches near she should not do that in future—so the oyster beds. We then walked Photos: V Buring and C Roper take note overnight walkers, be sure over several craggy rock platforms to keep all of your body jammed with the sea spray chasing us—the colours and shapes of the rocks were Well maintained coastal forests Heritage Festival 2013 Next year is ACT’s centenary, therefore not surprisingly, the theme of the 2013 Heritage Festival is on this theme. The Club can apply for funding of up to $1000 to host an event at this festival. This is your Club, therefore the committee welcome any sugges- tions of an event for this festival. Please contact the President or any committee member if you would like to propose an appro- priate event. The committee will be happy to support and help out with any proposal. Applications need to be submit- ted by 8 November 2012, so please contact the committee early.
Canberra Bushwalking Club it July 2012 – page 9 Activity program Activity program Arrange for your Club-related activities to be included in the program with Rob Horsfi eld (Walks Secretary) Ph: 6231 4535 (h), Email: [email protected], Post: 11 Studley Place, Kambah, ACT 2903
Information for participants Distance and diffi culty Transport Distance: Costs are 40¢/km/car, divided equally among all participants. This (S) Short - under 12km/day amount may be varied at the discretion of the leader, depending on the condition of the roads and other factors. The fi gures given (M) Medium - 12-20km/day are for the car as a whole and then, at the discretion of the leader, (L) Long - over 20km/day an estimate or range per person. Park admission and camping Note: In calculating distance, 1 km is added for every 100 metres fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately. climbed. Duty of care Terrain: Every person taking part in a CBC activity acknowledges that (E) Easy - fi re trail, tracks, beaches etc he/she does so voluntarily and that he/she may be exposed to (M) Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub risks that could lead to injury, illness or death, or to loss of, or (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles damage to property. Each person is required to sign the Club’s (W) Wet - compulsory swims, many river crossings ‘Acknowledgement of Risks’ form. Visitors are welcome to join (X) Exploratory trips. However walkers are strongly encouraged to join the Club after a maximum of three trips. Booking Contact the leader early rather than late. Book by Thursday For further information see: 2.00 pm for the following weekend (both one-day and multi-day www.canberrabushwalkingclub.org walks) so the leader has time to arrange transport. Check with the leader about: Check-in after walks Before a trip leaders are to email or phone through the names X the need to carry water, tents/fl y, maps, etc of their party, and by 10 am the day after their trip report their X appropriate clothing, footwear safe return or trip cancellation, to the Check-in Offi cer, Keith X any precautions you might need to take for severe weather Thomas ([email protected], 6230 1081 changes. leave message if no answer). The Check-in Offi cer or the Walks Ask about anything you’re unsure of, especially if you are new to Secretary (6231 4535), not the Police or other bodies, should be the our Club. fi rst point of contact for worried relatives if you are late in returning.
Equipment hire Map scale is 1:25,000 unless otherwise stated Take advantage of the excellent gear that the Club has available for hire before lashing out on your own equip- ment. The Equipment Offi cer is Rob Horsfi eld, who can be contacted on 6231 4535(h) or to borrow the northside PLB, George Carter, 6251 2130 The equipment available and current rates per weekend/ 11 July: Wednesday Walk – Mt Palerang – week are set out below. Hirers are responsible for col- M/M lecting and returning the equipment. The hiring charge Palerang is a mountain near the Great Dividing Range (but not the deposit) is waived for members who are ‘fi rst south of the Kings Highway (the pointy one on the right time’ weekend walkers. as you approach Braidwood). Access is via Captains Flat A deposit of $20 is required and part or all of this will be Road, Briars Sharrow Road, Plains Road, Hoskinstown refunded, depending on the condition of the items upon Road, Forbes Creek Road and Mulloon fire trail to the return and whether they are returned late. ford over Mulloon Creek. On a clear day you can see Braidwood, the Budawangs and the Brindabellas. The Item w.e./week access ridges have moderate scrub, rock scrambles and Olympus two person tent $15 / $40 a rock climb. There are also a few kilometres of fire Macpac Microlight one person tent $15 / $40 trail walking. Distance: 11.3km, Climb: 500 m Map: 3 season bag, mat and liner $10 / $25 Bombay, Leader: Phillip Starr 6161 3835(h), 0419 281 Assorted packs $5 / $15 096(m), [email protected], Transport: ~$10 Trangia and fuel bottle $5 / $15 per person. We will meet at Queanbeyan Swimming Snow sleeping bag, mat and liner $15 / $40 Pool, Campbell Street for an 8:30 am start. Personal locator beacon – nil (see website for conditions) Thursday 12 July: Walk & Talk: Botanic GPS – nil (see website for conditions of use) Gardens and Black Mountain – S/E Check you have ALL the bits and pieces you need Some exercise for both body and brain. Rendezvous at when collecting and returning gear. the Botanic Gardens car park at 9.20 am. We will walk through the gardens and then, by a devious combination of tracks, around and over Black Mountain, returning to picnic on the Eucalypt lawns around 11.30 am. At 12.30 pm we will hear how our Club emblem is surviv-
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Activity program on ‘Saving the Northern Corroboree Frog in the ACT’. Tuesday 17 July: Brumbys Flats and The speaker is ecologist Dr. Murray Evans. Admission Mt Gingera from Corin Dam via the new to the talk is by gold coin donation; no need to book track – L/M for the talk. Transport: drive yourself, or catch Action New track from Corin Dam to Stockyard Spur, then usual bus route 3 from Woden or Belconnen, alighting in route to Pryors Hut, Brumbys Flats and Mt Gingera. Daley Road, ANU. Map: Black Mountain Nature Possible snow. Around 20 km and 1100 m climb. Map: Reserve Leader: Linda Groom 6281 4917 lbgroom@ Corin Dam. Leader: John Evans 0417 436 877, jevans@ gmail.comhttp://www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/ pcug.org.au Transport: ~$10 per person. Further details pdf_file/0016/13246/cnpmapblackmountain.pdf at http://jevans.pcug.org.au Saturday 14 July: Mundoonen Nature Reserve – M/E–M This reserve is just south of the Hume Highway between Gunning and Yass. We will explore the reserve, which is undulating with a cover of open forest. A mixture of track and easy off-track. About 4½ hours actual walking. Map: Gunning 1:50,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected]. au Transport: ~$15 Saturday 14 July: Winter snowscape – Painting and/or photography – S/E (20), 21, 22 July: Southern Highlands Why not create or capture your own Winter Wonderland bushwalking bonanza Snowscape, either with brush or camera. We’re planning Drive down Friday night to the Bundanoon YHA, a short trip to the Brindabella National Park, possibly where we stay the weekend. Mt Carrillo (to be led by Top Crossing or the Sawmill ruin. Hopefully we’ll find Barry Keeley on Saturday) is brilliant and if you like snow on flowering wattle or other Winter marvels to spectacular views and a bit of a challenge, you will paint or photograph. Clothing suitable for snow should love it. On Sunday, we will walk the spectacular and be worn e.g. boots, jumper, parka, long trousers, gloves beautiful Bargo Gorge, twice as deep and twice as wide and beanie – if it is cold. Map: Umburra Leaders: Alison as Boxvale, on track. The YHA is a renovated early 20th Milton & Gösta Lyngå. Bookings to Alison 6254 0578(h), century home of delightful ambience. Shared meal on 6289 2717(w), [email protected] Transport: Saturday evening. About 5 hrs walking each day. Maps: ~$24 per car, $6–$8 per person. Bundanoon and Picton Leaders: Stan Marks and Barry Saturday 14 July: Canberra Centenary Keeley. Bookings to Stan: 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), Trail: Section 6 – Stromlo Forest Park to [email protected] Transport: ~$60 per Tuggeranong – L/E person. Accommodation: ~$60 for the weekend. Stromlo Forest Park, Cooleman Ridge, around McQuoids (20) 21– 22 July: Beginners Cross Country Hill NR, Kambah Pool, Kambah Pool to Pine Island ski weekend Walking Track (via Red Rocks Gorge) to Tuggeranong. Two days of informal instruction and short ski tours Around 21 km and 300 m climb. Maps: Canberra in the Mount Selwyn/Three Mile Dam area, from and Tuggeranong. Leader: John Evans 0417 436 877, accommodation near Adaminaby. Suitable for complete [email protected] Transport: ~$5 per person. Further beginners who are reasonably fit, though people with details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au several weekends cross-country skiing experience will (13) 14–15 July: Beginners snow camp at also benefit. We have booked a cottage for six (1 Queen Guthega – S/M bedroom and 2 x twin bedrooms) at Snowy Mountains Two days of snow shoeing and/or cross country skiing Alpine Cabins, 8 km from Adaminaby. Accommodation in Guthega, with tours of Tate East Ridge and Guthega cost will be around $100 per person for the 2 nights; BYO Trig. This trip caters to those who have done overnight linen and food, including something to share for dinner. camping before, but would like to learn to camp in the Full, non-refundable payment for the accommodation snow. There will be time to take photos, do side trips please within a week of your signing up for the trip; (with day packs), or just sit and appreciate the beauty of booking early will give you the best chance of securing the Main Range. We’ll depart Friday evening at 4 PM, accommodation. Alternatively you can book your own stop to hire gear if required, and then drive to Island Bend accommodation in Adaminaby, or camp. BYO skis, to camp for the night. Saturday morning we’ll drive the stocks and boots (rent in Cooma). If there is insufficient cars to Guthega and snowshoe / ski 1.5 km with overnight snow, we will do bushwalks in the area. Map (for packs to camp along Guthega River, near the log crossing. skiing) Cabramurra Map if we end up bushwalking: The tours will be suitable for beginner snowshoers who Tantangara. Leaders: Linda Groom & Peter Conroy, are reasonably fit, but will only suit cross country skiers 6281 4917, [email protected] Transport: ~$70 with some experience of steep gradients. This trip will per person. Limit: 12. This is a joint activity with the be run jointly with the Canberra Cross Country Ski Club Canberra Cross Country Ski Club. Maps: Perisher Valley 8525-2S & Geehi Dam 8525-2N Saturday 21 July: Shannahan Falls Creek – Leader: Karen Cody [email protected] M/R 0447 268 628 Transport: (including parks pass) ~$140 Shannahan Mountain, Shannahan Falls Creek, Horse Gully Hut, Mt Clear car park. A short car-shuttle is
Canberra Bushwalking Club it July 2012 – page 11 Activity program required. Map: Colinton Leaders: Jenny and Rob 28–29 July: Burrinjuck State Recreation Area Horsfield 6231 4535(h) Transport: ~$66 per car. – E–M/M Sunday 22 July: Isaacs Ridge to Yarralumla An interesting easy day walk can be undertaken by people staying at Burrinjuck SRA. Walk from “Waterview” – L/E down Slaugherhouse Road, then via the benched track to Follow tracks through Canberra Nature Park from Isaacs cross Carroll’s Creek and then into the State Recreation Ridge to Yarralumla via Mt Taylor and Oakey Hill, tak- Area (12.3 km). If you would like a bed in a shared cabin, ing in the views of the snow-capped ridges to the west please let me know by 21 July. Otherwise plenty of camp- of Canberra. Map: Canberra Leader: Terence Uren ing space–book your own or cabin direct. Check the SRA [email protected] Transport: Drive yourself. site for prices. Enjoy an evening campfire (marshmallows have already been pledged). Sunday choose either a similar walk up/over/across Mt Barren Jack or just relax and enjoy the lake foreshores and recreation activities (tennis courts, etc). Persons recovering from bad knees, etc might just like to do the benched track—they would be extra welcome if they could help with the car shuffles!) Joint activity with Brindabella Bushwalking Club Map: Yass 1:50,000 Leader: Margaret Roseby 6291 4497 Transport: Distance 224 km ~$26 per person Sunday 29 July: Mt Tennent – M/M–pt X An early start from the Namadgi Visitors Centre to Mt Tennent for good views from the top, weather depend- ing. The walk is on track, quite a few steps, with a steep last km to the summit. I’d also like to divert off-track to Saturday 28 July: Nursery Swamp & Nursery look at the big scar on the side of the mountain (hence Hill – M/R the part X). Map: Williamsdale Leader: Nathan Holt We will leave from the Nursery Swamp car park just off 0414 628 429, [email protected] Transport: drive Orroral Road and follow the Nursery Swamp walking yourself - please advise if you need transport. trail. From the end of the trail we walk off-track to Nursery Hill where will have lunch. We will then return, Tuesday 31 July: Border markers South of off-track, roughly parallel to the walking track we came in Mt Coree from Two Sticks Road – L/E–M, on. We will turn back to meet the walking track at about ptX its half-way point. From there we follow the track back From Piccadilly Circus, walk in onTwo Sticks Rd to pick to our vehicles. This walk is almost half on track while up a few border markers missed on previous trips. Wander the rest will be off-track. If the going is too difficult or up Mt Coree (not necessarily the easiest way), picking up we are pressed for time we can return to the walking track the first 4 or 5 markers on the straight line. Around 21 km earlier. Distance around 15 km with climbs totaling about and 400m climb. Map: Cotter Dam. Leader: John Evans 450 m. Map: Rendezvous Creek, Leader: Phillip Starr 0417 436 877, [email protected] Transport: ~$12 per 6161 3835(h), 0419 281 096(m), phillip_starr@hotmail. person. Further details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au. com, Transport: ~ $11 Saturday 4 August: Worn Boot Bash – L/E Saturday 28 July: Square Rock and Smokers Kambah– Hall via the new Centenary Trail. A little over Trail – M/M 30 km. Maps: Canberra, Hall Leaders: Jenny and Rob Square Rock is one of my favourite ACT walks. A track Horsfield 6231 4535(h) Transport: $5 through bush from the Square Rock car park marks the beginning of this walk to a group of boulders that are a Saturday 4 August: Wild Cattle Creek – M/M great place for lunch. Fantastic views on a clear day. On This walk is south of Captains Flat in the Tallaganda the way back we peel off to join the Smokers Trail until National Park. It is a wander, mostly off track, along we come to Smokers Trail car park. Car shuffle required. ridges through light, open forest and along the wide Map: Corin Dam, Leader: Nathan Holt 0414 628 429, open valley of Wild Cattle Creek and other watercourses. [email protected] Transport: ~ $10 About 10 km and 4 hrs actual walking. Return via the purple eatery. Map: Tinderry. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 Saturday 28 July: Mt Painter and Black Mt – 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected]. M/E au Transport: ~$20 Meet 9.30 am at end of Frith St near the electricity Sunday 5 August: Mt Wee Jasper – M/X sub-station. We will then car shuffle to the start point Starting from the Fitzpatrick Trackhead near Wee Jasper, of the walk at the Pinnacle at the back of Hawker. The we’ll follow the Hume & Hovell Track to the summit of walk traverses the Pinnacle and Mt Painter nature parks, Mt Wee Jasper for lunch, a climb of about 700 metres, the Aranda bushland and frost hollow before ascending before heading back downhill. A new one for me but all Black Mt (lunch) and back to the cars. Finish by 2.30 pm. on track – about 15 km in all. Map: Couragago Leader: Map: Canberra 1:100,000 Leader: Stan Marks 6254 Nathan Holt [email protected] or 0414 628 429 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected]. Transport: ~ $70 per car au Transport: drive yourself 9–12 August: Cross country skiing 4 day trip A four day ski tour carrying packs and camping in the snow, probably from Munyang towards Grey
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Activity program Mare Range, route to be decided according to snow dam. 10–12 km, 200–300 m uphill. Forest, some scrub conditions. Requires prior experience with similar trips. and scrambles across side creeks. This walk will be Maps: Mount Kosciuszko & Khancoban or as advised. upstream of the area visited in October last year. Map: Leaders: Linda Groom and Peter Conroy 6281 4917, Bundanoon. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 0418 662 870 (send [email protected] Transport: $30 or as advised. text if no answer), [email protected] Transport: This is a joint activity with the Canberra Cross Country ~340 km return ~$34–$45 per person. Limit: 12 Ski Club. Limit: 8 Tuesday 14 August: Navigation Refresher #1 Saturday 11 August: Two huge rocky 7–30 pm at 11 Studley St; Kambah. An evening looking outcrops Legoland and Booroomba at maps and compass. Leaders: Jenny & Rob Horsfield. Rocks + views – M/E 6231 4535(h) A chance to explore and photograph two huge granite outcrops with superb views. Drive past Honeysuckle camping ground and park at the Honeysuckle Collimation tower car park. From here walk and explore the huge rocky ledge of stone known as Legoland via the huge triangular rock aboriginal shelter. There is a huge cavern underneath Legoland and also narrow scrambles for those inclined. We will have morning tea dangling our legs over the rocks and looking at the view of Orroral Valley below and all the mountains in the distance. Then return and park at the Honeysuckle car park . From here walk 5 kms and climb up about 260 m to the Booroomba (17) 18–19 August: Royal National Park Rocks where we will eat lunch enjoying more superb I have booked three cabins at the Ben Ricketts Reserve views. Please book and meet at Kambah shops by near Robertson and we will drive down on Friday night. 8.30 am where I will organise transport. Those needing On Saturday, we will do a spectacular and beautiful walk a lift can probably be catered for too. Map: Corin Dam in the Royal National Park, from the southern end to Leader: Janet Edstein 6288 1398 Janet.edstein@gmail. North Era beach and return about 5½ hours actual walk- com (preferably) Transport: $15 per person. ing. On Sunday, we will do the short but also beautiful Saturday 11 August: A ridge with a view – walk (1½ hrs) at Minnamurra Rainforest then visit the M/E–M Illawarra Fly, a brilliant treetop walk ($22) Map: Otford Walk from the Spring Creek car park along a series of Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan. ridges through open forest to an unnamed grassy peak [email protected] Transport: ~$60 per for lunch with spectacular views from Lake George to person , Accommodation: ~$60 the Tinderries. Similar return. Part on and part off track, 17–25 August: West MacDonnell NP – M/R about 13 km, 600 m aggregate climb and 6 hours actual A nine day off-track walk. The trip will be run jointly walking. Map: Captains Flat. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 with the Coast and Mountain Walkers of NSW. This 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected]. trip is at present fully booked. Start at Ormiston Gorge, au Transport: ~$40 per car, ~$15 per person. camp in Bowmans Gap, climb the ridge which forms Saturday 11 August: 12 Historic sites at the north side of the Gorge with day packs. Explore Glenburn–Burbong – S/E the Woolshed Yard area, access the Red Wall from its Have you ever visited the 12 historic sites nearby north-flowing creek. Climb Peak 1307 metres on the NE the Burbong Bridge over the Molonglo, just east of corner of Ormiston Pound, camp on its southern side. Queanbeyan? It is a fascinating collection of sites (actu- Climb Mt Giles (via Bas’s Ridge?) and camp on top if ally in the ACT), including stone and slab homesteads, conditions are suitable. Camp near Giles Yard Springs graves, charcoal kilns and copper mines. You can and finish at the Ochre Pits. Maps: West MacDonnell download a free colour monograph on the sites from National Park Map 1. Leader: Meg McKone 6254 http://www.npaact.org.au/category.php?id=64. The area 5902(h), [email protected]. Transport: is maintained by a small group of very keen people, the $100+ for bus from Alice Springs. Limit: 8 Friends of Glenburn, along with assistance from ACT Saturday 18 August: Gorilla Rock, Rangers. Let’s give them a hand, pay a bit forward and Booroomba Rocks – M/R walk and work for the day. Blackberry lopping seems to We walk along the AAT from Honeysuckle Creek Camp be a high need – conservation can be historical, as well as Ground before heading off into the bush to Gorilla Rock environmental. We can even drive in! Map: Bungendore. for morning tea and then through bush to Booroomba Leader: John Evans 0417 436 877, [email protected]. Rocks with a steep climb and rock scrambling along au Transport: free for willing workers. Further details the way. We will enjoy lunch, with great views, at at http://jevans.pcug.org.au Booroomba Rocks then return via walking track. Map: Sunday 12 August: Bundanoon Gorge from Corin Dam, Leader: Phillip Starr 6161 3835(h), 0419 the east – S–M/R/X 281 096(m), [email protected], Transport: Most of the walks in the Bundanoon area are on the $10 per person. town (western) side of this scenic sandstone gorge. This walk will approach the eastern rim from the car park where Patons Fire Trail leaves the Meryla Rd. We will see the narrow canyon section downstream of the
Canberra Bushwalking Club it July 2012 – page 13 Activity program Sunday 19 August: Morning Stroll: Lake Burley patches of scrub. The high points provide some views Griffi n – East Basin and Jerrabomberra between graceful white gums. Around 13 km in total. Wetlands – S/E One and a quarter hours drive from Queanbeyan, via Reprising a walk of Phillip’s from March that had to be Euradux Road. The road is best done in 4WDs (Forester changed due to flood damage and postponed in May due or above). Map: Durran Durra Leader: Linda Groom: to conflicting events. This walk takes us from the Carillon [email protected] 02 6281 4917 Transport: $50 per in a loop around the East Basin of Lake Burley Griffin car. Limit: 12. with an excursion into Jerrabomberra Wetlands. This is (7) 8–9 September: Gulaga (Mt Dromedary)/ a relaxing walk with the possibility of sighting a large Bermagui Coast Walk – M/E number of bird species, especially water birds in their Drive to Tilba Waterfront Cottages Friday evening where natural habitat. There is some shade but most of the walk we stay for the weekend. On Sat we climb Mt Gulaga. It is is in the open. Total distance only 10 km so home for about a 6 hour walk, all on track and about 14 km return. lunch. Map: Canberra Leader: Nathan Holt 0414 628 The climb is moderately hard ascending about 750 m over 429, [email protected] Transport: ~ Drive yourself 5.5 km. Sunday’s walk is a scenic ramble about (10 k) but tell me when you book if you need a ride. which offers vistas of mountain (Gulaga), lake (Wallaga), Tuesday 21 August: Navigation refresher #2 island (Montague), headland and beach. The track winds 7-30 pm 11 Studley St; Kambah. #1 not a pre-requisite around Wallaga Lake and continues to Murunna Point, but would help. An evening Dead-Reckoning Exercise, Camel Rock, Haywards Beach, Keatings Headland, mud-map & compass in the dark at the back of Kambah. Long Swamp and Moorehead Beach. Maps: Wandella, Leaders: Jenny & Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h) Central Tilba and Bermagui. Leader: Barry Keeley 6241 3447(h), [email protected] Transport: ~$170 per car, ~$50 per person. Accommodation: ~$32 per person per night. (7) 8–10 September: Cloudmaker and 100 Man Cave – L/M–R Drive to Kanangra Walls Friday night for a three day walk Saturday 25 August: Murrumbidgee River with time to appreciate the comforts of 100 Man Cave Corridor––Casuarina Sands to Kambah where we will camp for two nights. Mostly on track, but Pool – M/M with broken quartzite along some of the ridges, off track Starting from Casuarina Sands, this is an undulating near the cave and a scramble off the end of the walls. walk following the Murrumbidgee River corridor to We will take day packs on the middle day to search for Kambah Pool. It has wonderful views over the river and 1000 Man Cave on the eastern side of Ti Willa Plateau. Bullen Range. About 14 km in all. Car shuffle required. Approx 700 m ascent/descent first and last days (not all at Map: Cotter Dam / Canberra / Tuggeranong, Leader: once). Superb southern Blue Mountains views and early Nathan Holt 0414 628 429 or [email protected] spring flowers. Map: Kanangra. Leader: Meg McKone Transport: ~ Drive yourself but tell me when you book 6254 5902(h) [email protected] Transport: if you need a ride. ~500km return, $200 per car, $50 per person. Limit: 8. Sunday 26 August: Navigation Refresher #3 8–9 September: Navigation Refresher #4 0800 hours at 11 Studley St; Kambah. #1,2 not pre–req- A weekend off-track in the Namadgi with pack, map & uisites but would help. A day in the hills west of Kambah compass. This is usually a popular trip (Sentry Box). position–finding and using route cards. Leaders: Jenny People who don’t wish to practice navigating are also & Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h) welcome. Map: Yaouk Leaders: Jenny & Rob Horsfield (31 August), 1–2 September: Bundanoon 6231 4535(h) Transport: ~130 km return, $52 per car. Gourmet Weekend – M/M Sunday 9 September: Mount Major and Drive to Bundanoon YHA on Friday evening, our base mounts minor – M/R for the weekend. On Saturday, we will walk to Bonham We will climb Mount Major (1330 m) from the Pic. Distance: 16 km Climb: 400m, 5½ hrs walking. Jinglemoney Firetrail and then follow the ridge part way On Sunday, we will do the Four Lookouts walk, about towards Mt Lowden. We will spend a little time exploring 3 hrs walking. Both have spectacular views and, based the tops in this area, which are a rather magical mixture on previous experience, lots of wildflowers. The YHA is of orange granite, snowgrass, ferns and rainforest-like a renovated early 20th century home of delightful ambi- patches. There are also some good views. The main ence. Shared meal on Saturday evening. Maps: Picton ascent is about 250 metres up Mt Major. The most dif- and Mittagong. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 ficult terrain is about 20 minutes of thick scrub on a steep 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: slope amongst boulders; there is also a bit of scrambling. ~ $50 per person, Accommodation: ~ $60. Around 5½ hours actual walking. A 45 minute drive from Friday 7 September: Nadgigomar Nature Queanbeyan. Map: Bombay. Leader: Linda Groom Reserve (southern section) – M/M 6281 4917, [email protected] Transport: $50 per car Limit: 12 A walk down ridges to lunch on a sand bank of the Shoalhaven River at around 568E 923N. An optional Tuesday 11 September: Navigation #5 short shin-deep wade. Back by a different route & then 7-30 pm at 11 Studley St; Kambah. An introductory 3 or 4 km of fire trail. The ridges in this area are pleas- evening on the GPS. #1- 4 not pre-requisites. Leaders: ant walking: mostly gentle in gradient & largely free of Jenny & Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h) understorey, with occasional steep stony sections and
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Activity program 14–17 September: Spring snowshoeing – M/M 29 September – 1 October: Budawang Fancy travelling ~60 km on snowshoes without having Weekend– M/M to sleep in the snow? On offer are four ~15 km day trips I have booked basic accommodation near Nerriga on the from a Smiggin Holes lodge. Previous experience not edge of the Morton National Park for the long weekend, necessary but you must have a reasonable level of fitness. driving down Saturday morning. We will leave Canberra Maps: Perisher Valley, Geehi Dam, Chimneys Ridge. on Saturday morning and walk to Churinga Headland for Leader: Terence Uren [email protected] lunch with a spectacular view over Ettrema Gorge and, Transport: ~$200 per car + KNP entry and overnight if like 2010, wildflowers in abundance (2½ hrs easy off parking fees + (possible) chairlift/oversnow transport. track) then go to our accommodation. On Sunday, will Accommodation: $90 per person (twin share). Limit: 8. walk to the Vines, a beautiful and varied walk (6 hrs all on track); those interested can go on to the bora ground Saturday 15 September: In the shadow of on Quiltys Mountain (another hour on track except for Palerang – S/E–M one short, steep section) assuming the weather allows it A walk in the Tallaganda National Park. From the Forbes and someone comes who is prepared to lead it. Return Creek track head east of Hoskinstown, follow trails to home Monday morning. The cabin holds four and has Mulloon Creek, then along the Palerang firetrail before a basic stove. Others can use tents but all can use the swinging west off track for about an hour to the creek and shower at the Stone Cottage. Map: Endrick and Touga the Mulloon firetrail back to the cars. Mostly on track. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), The forest is different from that near Canberra. About [email protected] Transport: ~$40, 5 hrs actual walking. Map: Bombay Leader: Stan Marks Accommodation: depends on numbers, ~$20 camping, 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@infrastructure. $40 inside. gov.au Transport: ~$15 (5) 6–8 October (Canberra LWE): Blue Sunday 16 September: Knolls in Billy Range Mountains – M/M – M/M Leave Canberra Friday night and stay in a comfortable Propose to check out the knolls about 4 kilometres north guesthouse in Katoomba for the long weekend. Saturday: east of Glendale Crossing. About 450 metres of climbing Wentworth Falls including Vera Falls, Wentworth and some scrub bashing involved. Map: Michelago. Pass and National Pass. Sunday: into and along the Leader: Roger Edwards 6288 7863 rosemarie@grape- valley floor from Furber Stairs to Mt Solitary (climb vine.com.au Transport: ~$52 per car. Limit: 8 optional). Monday: Centennial Glen and Porters Pass Tuesday 18 September: Navigation (3½ hours). Each walk has great valley views. Map: Refresher #6 Katoomba. Leader: Edwina Yee 0418 651 421, Edwina. 7-30 pm at 11 Studley St; Kambah. An evening outdoor [email protected] Transport: ~$80 per person. exercise using GPS (waypoints, etc). Leaders: Jenny Accommodation: ~$75 for the weekend. Limit: 16. and Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h). 6– 8 October: Main Range Cross Country Note: TBA skiing– L/M Navigation Refresher # 7: an evening looking at the use Walk several kilometres, camp below the snowline and of GPS’s with PCs do day tours from the tents to the Main Range. The camp Navigation Refresher # 8: Direction, Time and Position will probably be on a tributary of the Club Lake Creek using Sun and Stars with Geometric/Technical Drawing but location will depend on snow conditions. We will methods. cross the Snowy River, which may involve wading, to get there. Will suit people with previous experience in Tuesday 18 September: Exploring the Upper back-country ski touring. Map: Perisher Valley Leader: Shoalhaven #2 – M/R, possibly L/R, X Peter Conroy [email protected] 02 6281 4917 From the end of Middle Mountain Road (approx 372E Transport: tba. Limit: 12. 182N) an exploratory walk through pleasant forest that is gently sloping and mostly open, and down a tributary to 26 June 2013 to 20 July 2013: Kakadu – meet the Shoalhaven a little upstream of the point reached M/R/X/W on a trip in the same area in May, then up the river and Three walks in succession in the South Alligator River back to the cars to complete the circuit. The river will and Jim Jim Falls area – probably a 6 day walk around have some scrub, some steep slopes and probably some Dinner Creek, a 6 day Koolpin Gorge to Gunlom walk, rock scrambling. We will aim to keep our feet dry. This and a 10 day circuit from Jim Jim Falls to Twin Falls walk is all within Deua National Park. About a 2 hour and return. There is likely to be an option to do either the drive from Queanbeyan. Map: Snowball Leader: Linda Dinner Creek and Koolpin walks, or the Jim Jim/Twin Groom [email protected] Transport: tba Limit: 12 walk, joining or leaving the group by public transport. Would suit people who have previous experience on Saturday 22 September: Nattai Gorge/ several overnight ‘Rough’ grade walks and experience Boxvale Tramway – M/M in walks of 5 days or longer. Rock scrambling, scrub Walk through light forest then traverse the spectacular & possibly compulsory swims. Maps: El Sherana, and beautiful Nattai Gorge near Mittagong. Lunch at Callanan, Koolpin, Goodparla and Jim Jim Falls, all Boxvale Creek then back to the cars along the historic 1:50,000.Transport. Airfare around $600, share of 4WD tramway alignment. All on track but a steep climb rental around $750 plus petrol. Leader: Linda Groom. out of the gorge. About 10km, 4½ hrs actual walking. Expressions of interest to Linda [email protected], Map: Mittagong Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 026281 4917. Limit: 9 6274 7350(w) or [email protected] Transport: approx $30
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