CANBERRA BUSH WALKING CLUB IN( NEWSLETTER P0 Box 160, Canberra ACT 2601 Registered by Ausirotta Post Pubkation number NMB 859

VOLUME 30 FEBRUARY 1994 NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING Dickson Library Community Room Wednesday 16 February, 8.00pm onwards "UNDERWATER BUSH WALKING"

Bob Gardner will take us on an illustrated tour of dive locations in and around Jervis Bay, highlighting the wonderful variety of underwater life there.

Make the most of the evening and join other members at 6. OOpm for a convivial (BYO) meal at the Vietnamese Restaurant at O'Connor Shops (the one on the corner). Try to be early to ensure there will be ample time to finish and still get to the meeting in comfortable time.

PRESIDENT'S PRATTLE is equivalent to being in an air temperature of about 320 degrees Celsius. The hot air scorched like afurnace blast From the very mouth of hell: As responsible bushwalkers we should be aware of the The blue gums caught and blazed on high dangers of bushfires and know how to react if trapped by a Like flaming pillars into the sky. fire. Clearly the best way of dealing with bushfires is to Alice Werner avoid them in the first place. At the height of the NSW fires Alan Vidler sensibly cancelled his Endrick to Shoalhaven Bushfires are one of the greatest hazards we face bushwalk- trip, even through there were no reports of fires in that area ing in . The fires that recently swept NSW were at the time. Leaden should seriously consider cancelling testimony to their destructive power. The heat generated trips to high fire danger areas during weather conditions (hot by a bushfire is incredible. During bushfires, heat is passed dry winds) which increase bushfire potential. to cool surroundings by radiation and not by hot air. If the general air temperature is 38 degrees Celsius, the actual If, however, one is unavoidably trapped by a fire there is a temperature of the air close to the flames would be about 50 range of measures that can be taken to increase the chances degrees Celsius. However, the heat transferred by radiation of survival. The Committee will endeavour to obtain an C MQiTQNS PROPOSED FORFEBRUARY MEETING Notice of Motion to approve a donation of CBW Conservation funds:

The Club illocate $500 from its Conservation funds as a donation to the Conservation Council• •f the Sduth-East Region and Canberra

Background

- The September 1993edition of IT included the Club's financial statements, showing that—j

A balance of $1278 was held in the Conservation fund at the end of the 1992/93 financial year; and

• The proposed budget for 1993/94 shows an estimated income of $688 and expenditure of $400 for the Conservation fund. Motion Proposed by: Mike Morriss

Notice of Motion to approve a donation of CBW General funds:

The Club allocate $200 from its General funds as donations to each of the following volunteer bushfire brigades:

• Mount Wilson • Long Beach Motion Proposed by: Janet Duncan

PRESIDENT'S PRATTLE continued from page 1 WALK PREVIEW- appropriately qualified speaker to give a talk at a future Club meeting on how bushwalkers should deal with the dangers CORICUDGY AREA posed by bushfires, including advice on survival if trapped I by a fire. Easter (31 March) 1-4 April (4 days): Sawmill Ruins - Blackwater Creek . Middle Hill - Mt Davis - Also in view of the terrible devastation wrought on the Coricudgy Creek - Jones Hole - Sawn-till Ruins Royal National Park, the Club will be writing to the NSW NPWS offering labour for regeneration work. Members Grade: M/L-R - possibly W should also note the notice of motion to be presented at this Maps: Coricudgy 1:25000 Mount Potnany 1:100000 month's Club meeting proposing the donation of funds to voluntary bush fire brigades to fund the purchase of equip- Limit: 8 people ment lost in the fires. Leader: Meg McKone 254 5902 (Ii) Gerald Dodgson This is another exploratory trip in the Coricudgy area. We MEMBERSHIP MATTERS will drive to past Rylstone on Thursday night. On Friday we follow the Morundilla trail north-east, then drop into New Members Blackwater Creek. I will attempt an exit to the Mount Leo Lamb, Macquarie; Greg Came, O'Connor; and Guy Coricudgy - Mount Baker ridge up the tributary which Soiling, Page. joins Blackwater Creek at GR 568 687. If this doesn't go, Prospective Members we'll take another route out via Ross Castle. Time permitting we will take a ridge off Mt Davis to Coricudgy Wilfred Schomburg, Ainslie; Judy Kirkwood, Holder; Creek, walk upstream through Jones Hole, over the ridge Bruce Gregory, Hawker; Mary Jones, Scullin; Donald De towards Gavins Creek, then follow the trail back to the Glopper, Lyneham; Matthew Kneen, Farrer; and Veronica Sawmill ruins. Expect scrub and rock scrambling. Smith, Holder Page 2 WALK REPORTS

THE COBBERAS and THE PILOT Southern Cloud as the map so beautifUlly suggests in its Native Dog Flat, Quambatt Flat, The Pilot, Tin Gothic script). Mine Fall, The Ingeegoodbee Track, Suggan There was no way to shorten the next day: along the track Buggan—January 94 to camp at Tin Mine Creek. On our detour to the Pilot, we met two cyclists going from Dead Horse Gap tojindabyne. This 7 day walk repeated a 5 day walk I did 20 years ago. It The weather was hot with good views except for a thick goes without saying that the extra time was because 3 ofthe smoke haze to the north. As we had our tea, a pacific heron walkers were 15 years old and not that the other 2 were slowly prodded its way upstream. The sudden rush to bed three times that. The trip was more or less planned, then - coincided with the snorting of a nearby hone in the dark. damn - a write up in Wild on the Cobberas. Next a column in The Age. And just everyone in Melbourne was buying Time for a rest thy: playing 500, paddling in the creek and, Suggan Buggan maps! We feared a crowded trip. for some, a visit to the falls (13 horses). But before all that the jelly-making had to be done. A word to the parents From Canberra to ajindabyne bakery binge took 2 hours. amongst you: in the supermarket when your daughter After 2 tension-inducing hours along the scenic Barry Way demands 3 different flavours ofjelly for one night's tea, and we reached the sleepy bridge and pit toilet that is Suggan you know the impracticality of making it up, make a scene, Buggan. Another hour and we arrived at Native Dog Flat- don't give in. It was lucky that we had 3 plastic bowls with just 2 minutes before the Victorians in the party came from lids: soon they were floating but corralled in the creek with snow-covered Mt Hotham. We feigned a long wait. A car their setting jellies. shuffle after lunch left one car at Suggan Buggan and the kids in a tent to explain to the ranger that they hadn't been All that remained was a long but easy road-bash down the abandoned. Ingeegoodbee Track. No views but pleasant enough forest. The youngsters set the pace and yapped away continually. We set off in light rain for the night's campsite on the The oldies stayed out of earshot at the back. A couple more Playgrounds. We saw three cows, cancelled our climb of horses and 6 emu chicks in the 15 km before lunch at Buchan Rock and passed a camped wilderness expedition. Freebody's. Afteranothers km the track returns to the river A quick menu change: the mince for tea was still frozen solid and another pleasantly remembered camping spot. The and we had scrambled pancakes instead. Oh, yum! The river provided a refreshing swim. Unfortunately on the orange plastic Christmas-present trowels were dutifully ridge to the south there is now a large cleared paddock with christened. many more kangaroos grazing than cattle. The improve- The weather had cleared as we tackled Cobberas #1 the ment was complete with a hut and outside loo, a suitable next day but a light dusting of snow still lay in the shade near backdrop to re-introduce the group to civilisation. the summit. Views good with Kosci in a cloud. It's a long A thunderstorm that night, and waking to mist meant a cool day from the Playgrounds over the Cobberas to Quambatt last 10km, but also hid the good view of the çobbens from Flat, and so we planned to take a day and a half, camping in Mt Meenak. We left the track at the appropiiate bend and the saddle before Cobberas #2. There was ample evidence dropped down to Suggan Buggan for lunch, fresh clothes, of horses and, although the scrub is mostly benign, their the car un-shuffle, a slightly classier tea, a tracks often went just where we wanted. complete analysis of the Victorian school We saw our first three hones on the ridge down to sports scene and ourfinal sleep, lulled Quambatt Flat. On my last visit, Quambatt Flat had been by the slow throb of the water- 4WD-infested, however we found Mountain Trout Creek pump downstream. a pleasant campsite. No 4W 1Ds this time, just one other Rob Cannon group of walkers.

I set off on a stroll to the cairn on Forest Hill (it's further north than marked on the map) to see where the straight line of the border turns wet andwiggly. I returned to find our camp moving down to the Indi because of the not- remembered but very much present ants. Two emus (one that perved on abluters), some kangaroos, a dead horse, a Superb Lyrebird dead cow and much less of the plane wreckage (not the

Page 3 BELOWRA CREEK enough to risk getting packs wet. We camped at GR 393863, a broad flat area on the left bank in a forest of 15-16 January angophora, casuarina and what appeared to be Sydney Blue Map: Corang 1:25000 gum, a tree all NSW busbies should know from the Blue Gum Forest, thankfully saved from the recent bushfires. Belowra Creek follows the Western Distributor Rd closely and is thus easily accessed; there is also a description in The next day we encountered the second gorge at GR Doughton's book that indicates a good walk. Three club 397870. This time the sun was shining and we had no members and a non-member left one car on the Belowra hesitation in dropping packs (waterproofed!) in the pooi fire trail near GR 405863 and started walking at GR and swimming. This gorge is shallower and underwater are 401825, followinga little usedroad then headingwest when smooth large rocks ideal for sliding around on. When we the road veered north. The creek had water in it, but was reached the Yadboro it had no water in it except for large not flowing in places, making the pools black. There was rank pools, but soon the water quality improved. Chris also a lot of cow shit and cow tracks along the creek, perhaps showed me the leaves of sandpaper fig, which he said a year old. Such grazing reduces the fire risk in the state Solomon islanders used in woodworking. forest but is not compatible with a National Park. The bush It would have been easier to return to the car by leaving was so dry many callicoma bushes were going brown. We the river at the Long Gully access. Away from the river on explored up Sugarloaf Creek but it became dry. Below the the dry ridges grows bloodwood with its characteristic , Belowra Creek has good swimming holes and tesselated bark and urn-fruited peppermint. Both of these is generally easy walking. Along the creek, Kingfishers have urn-shaped fruit, but the bloodwood's is much larger. flashed their wings and perched, bobbing their heads. Day walks could head straight for the first gorge, and exit Rufous fantails and black-faced monarch flycatchers darted as described above depending on river heights. An impres- around or called. sive creek - it seems odd it is not visited more often. Pigeon The big surprise is at GR 388853, a gorge 300m long. Lioes House & Beyond does not give a meaning forBelowra, but here would have been useful, and there was a point where the book 'Australian Aboriginal languages' gives 'bellarwi' it would be necessary to jump a drop of about 2m; we meaning she-oak, from the Wiradjuri language. however climbed around here, as the weather was not warm Murray Dow CLEAN-UP JERRABOMBERRA WETLANDS Sunday 6 March 1994 The Manager of the Canberra Nature Park has written to the Club enclosing details of a clean up day at the Jerrabomberra Wetlands on Sunday 6 March - Clean Up Australia Day. THE PARK WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE THE CLUB COULD GIVE ON THE DAY EITHER AS A GROUP OR INDIVIDUALLY Jerrabomberra Wetlands is part of Canberra Nature Park. It is the largest wetland in the ACT and one of the most important habitats in the region for a wide angefyjgter FURTHER DETAILS When and Where: 10.00 am Sunday March 6, 1994 Dairy Rd carpark entrance Fyshwick What is required: • Volunteers for cleaning; • Groups willing to help with organisation or take on set projects • Environmental Displays • Suitably experienced people to bring along For confirmation of details or further information canoes and boats; telephone Phil Domaschenze or Tony Corrigan on • Heavy gloves, poles, nets or lifter sticks may 207 2094 or write to: Canberra Nature Park, P0 be useful Box 1065, Tuggeranong ACT 2901. Organised groups need to RSVP by 16 February.

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IVITY PROGRAM

TRANSPORT

Costs are presently 25 cents per kilometre per car divided equally among ALL participants. This amount is a guide only and can be varied at the discretion of the leader depending on the condition of the roads, the number of passengers per car and othe factors. The figures given for individual trips are rough estimates only,based on four people per car, and other factors - the costs may rise if cars are only partly filled. Park admission and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately. Members are reminded that bookings close at 2.00pm on Thu rsday.

CHECK-IN/CONTACT OFFICER

The Check-in/contact Officerforthe Club isMichael Pedvin 2885751(h), 2775177(w). He (NOT the police or other bodies) should be the first point of contact for worried relatives if you are late returning from a trip. Leaders must also report the safe return OR cancellation of their trip to the check-in-officer.

GRADING OF WALKS (5) Short - under 12km/day (E) Easy - firetrails, tracks, beaches etc. (M) Medium - 12-20km/day (M) Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub (L) Long - over 20km/day (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles (WI) Wet - compulsory swims, many river crossings NOTE: In calculating distance 1 km is added for every 100 metres climbed.

Sunday February 13 - Majors Creek - M/E This is an easy walk to the waterfall on Major's Creek. Blackberry bushes are passed on the way so ample opportunity to load a bucket with swim at the end. Leader: Bariara Slotemaker De Bruine 2583531 (Ii) 2055586 (w). Transport Costs: about $10. Sunday February 13 - Urnpteeth Annual Ettrema Day Trip - S-M/R A chance to see why weekend walkers rave about this area. After an early start, a short steep descent, there willbe several hours spent lazingnear or in crystal pools. We will exit via a different route. Due to the fragility of the area there is a limit of 8 people, but if I can get another leader, I can arrange for a SIR version with another group of eight people, while I lead the S-M/R version (including Myall Creek). Map: Touga/ Nerriga 1:25000. Leader: Alan I/idler 2545373(h). Transport Costs: abou($25. February 12-13 - Ettrema - Myall Creek, Jones Creek, Sentry Box Canyon - M/R Enter Ettrema via the spectacular and scenic Myall Creek. A Saturday afternoon side trip downstream to Jones Creek where we walk to the base of the top waterfall - a 2-3+ hour trip depending on the allure of the many swimming holes. On Sunday we will go to Sentry Box Canyon and meet up with the day trippers for a return to the cars up Rock Slabs Creek. Maps: Nerriga and Touga 1:25000. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 254 0764(h) 264 3472(w). Transport cost: about $25.

Page 5 February 12-13 - Mt ManjarlMt Black Jack/Wheeler's Hut - LIE Two vantage points in the western (actually, the northern end of the Toolong Range) looking 1300 metres down to the lowlands. We'll camp Saturday night by Ogilvie's Creek (3km west of Round Mountain) and on Sunday walk a circuit to Snakey Plain and Wheeler's Hut before returning via Tongue Bend to Toorna Dam. Map: Yarràngobilly 1:100000 and Khancoban 1:50 000. Leader: David Truman 254 6700(h), 272 4632(w). Transport Costs: about $28. February 12-13 —Jacobs River - MIM/W From the Barry Wayj wish to walk upstream to have a look around plus some swimming. Return will be the reverse on Saturday. Since this is a summer trip, a relaxed slow pace is the order of the day. Map:Jacobs River 1:100000. Leader: Richard Bain 25748116(h) 2994422(w). Transport Costs: about $25.

WALKS PLANNING EVENING & BBQ Monday February 14 Maurice is hosting a walks planning session/BBQ (BYO everything) at 8.00pni, 8 D'Hage Court, Melba. The session will be preceded by a briefing for new/novice leaders at 7.00pm, so if you would like to find out what is involved in leading a walk this is a MUST! Address: 8 D'Hage Circuit, Melba. Phone: 018 488893(w) 2588890 (h)

Wednesday February 16 - Monthly Meeting 8pm at the Dickson Library. Dinner at 6pm at O'Connor Vietnamese Restaurant. Saturday February 19 - Marble Arch - SIE Drive out to Deua National Park and wade through the Shoalhaven to commence the climb up to Big Hole (a limestone sink formation) and then on to Marble Arch for a gourmet lunch - bring something to share. If the day is hot there will be an opportunity for a dip in a deep pool after exploring the fascinating Marble Arch (a limestone cave so bring a torch). Suitable for beginners but be prepared to climb to the Big Hole and then a steeper climb after lunch out of Marble Arch. A pleasant day. Map: Kain 1:25000. Leader: Debi Williams 2581645(h) 2506200(w). Transport Costs: about $14. Saturday February 19 - The Granite Peaks, Dicky Cooper, Bogong, Mt Gungartan, & Disappointment Spur. A long and demanding walk (not suitable for beginners) through a very scenic alpine area away from the main tourist tracks. Over 2000m high near Mt Gungartan. Map: KOsciusko 1:50000. Leader:JeffBennetts 2315899 (Ii). Transport Costs:About $25. Sunday February 20 - Paddy's River, Bullen Range, - M/E- M We will walk upstream on Paddy's River from the Cotter/Murrumbidgeejunction, climb the Bullen Range and follow the fire tnil south. Then descend and cross the Murrumbidgee via a wade or swim depending on water levels, and return along the east bank. Opportunities for swimming and perhaps blackberrying. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 254 0764(h) 264 3472(w). Transport cost: about $3. Sunday February 20 - Molonglo Below Coppins - S/M Starting from more or less where we climbed out lastjanuary, and continuing downstream to the remaining gorges. Start mid morning, finish by tea time. Map: Canberra/Cotter 1:50000. Leader: Keith Sayers 2583268(h) Transport cost: about $8. February 19-20 - Canoe Trip Clyde River - (wet) Ride the morning incoming tide from Nelligen up to Shallow Crossing and camp there overnight. Dawn

Page 6 start on Sunday to ride the outgoing tide back to Nelligen. Canoe based camping. BYO canoe or hire in the ACT. Suit fit beginners. Map: Natmap Batemans Bay 8926. Leader: Chris Bellamy 2497167(h). Transport Costs: about $20. - February 19-20 - Cooleman homestead/Cave Creek -M/E A fascinating area in the northern part of Kosciusko National Park. It includes limestone caves, a picturesque gorge and waterfall, swimming for the very hardy, panormic views, and a chance to see the largest extant 19th century high country homestead. We will camp at the junction of Cave Creek and the - an excellent spot for trout fishing. Maps: Peppercorn and Rules Point 1:25000. Leader: Gerald Dodgson 2549452(h) 2633089(w). Bookings: Harriette Wilson 2495994(2) 2474284(h). Transport costs: about $25. Saturday February 26 - Shoalhaven Block-Up - S/M The old flying fox track is the shortest way into the Shoalhaven, the descent is only 300 metres not the usual 500. There is then a short walk along the river to the famous Block-Up Gorge, with its sheer walls on both sides. A lilo is handy if you want to float through the gorge. Four wheel drive vehicles (even toy ones like my Subaru) would be usefhl for this trip. Map: Caoura 1:25000. Leader: Vance Brown 2513997 (ii). Transport Costs: about $16. Sunday February 27 - Currowan Creek & Falls - S/M/W An exploration of attractive temperate rainforest. From the base of Mt Budawang near Mongarlowe, we will proceed down Currowan Creek to the top ofthe spectacular Currowan Falls. Due to the thick rainforest travel will be in the creek. Map: Braidwood 1:25000. Leader: Ian Sinclair 2162531 (w) 2547034 (ii). Transport Costs: approx $10. Sunday February 27 - Goodradigbee/McDonalds Flat lilo trip - S/R/W Lio down the Goodradigbee, starting from the Brindabella Bridge to McDonalds Flat. This is a great lb trip, more suitable for experienced lilo riders. Wetsuit could be useful. Map: Brindabella 1:100000. Leader: Bill Brown 2489948 (Ii) 2764704 (w). Transport Costs: approx $25. February 26-27 - Claydons Creek, Mt Talaterang, Little Forest Plateau - M/R We will drop into Claydons Creek via the enchanting "Jail House" pass a scenic creek passing through a second cliff-line, then stroll down to camp at the big pool on thejunction of the Clyde River. On Sunday we will climb up to Talaterang for a spectacular lunch spot, then return via an easy cliff-top walk to the cars. Map: Tianjara/Milton 1:25000. Leader: George Carter 2512130 (Ii) 2633549 (w). Transport Costs: about $25. NOTE: Limit of 8 people. February 26-27 - Big Hole, Cleatmore Caves, Hanging Rock and Marble Arch - S/E-M A very scenic area south of Braidwood. A suitable introduction for beginners to weekend walking or children. My lOyr old son will be coming. There is a fine campsite below the conglomerate cliffs of Hanging Rock. The Big Hole would swallow an office. Marble Arch is a limestone tunnel with caves and a minature gorge. Map: Kain 1:25000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 2315899 (Ii). Transport Costs: about $15. Saturday 5 March - Mt Palerang - S/M Mt Palerang is a peak not tod far from Hoskinstown. The trees now obscure the views, but to compensate for the lack ofviews there is Malloon Creek, a pleasant little stream with some nice swimming holes. Those Mountain Bike riders who have done Palerang before may be interested in doing the fire trail loop that surrounds the peak. Either way we will finish up back at Hosko for a BBQ BYO everything. (Since the last IT collation at Hosko, there have been some interesting renovations.) Map: Bombay 1:25000. Leader: John Kyatt 2382577 (h) 2161028 (w). Transport Costs: about $6

Page 7 Sunday March 6 - Bulls Head, Moonlight Hollow Road - S/E An easy walk that will take you through wet scierophyll forest, enhanced by creeks and many birds. Good views. Suitable for beginners. Leader:Michelle Weston 2413843 (li) 2767735(w). Transport Costs: about $10. March 5-6 Budawangs - Cascades of Murrumbooie Creek - S/lt/W From Yadboro we progress up Vinney Creek to base camp under rainforest at the junction of Murrumbooie Creek. Further upstream there are moss carpeted rocks, cascades, falls and poois. Lots of rock hopping and scrambles up steep slopes in a seldom visited part of the Budawangs. Map: Corang 1:25000. Leader: Chris Leslie 2516123 (h). Transport Costs: about $20. March (4) 5-7 - The Six Foot Track - Katooinba tojenolan Caves - M/E Take a long weekend to do this famous walk along the historic track which follows the route travellers used in the 1880s to reach Jenolan Caves. Length is 42kms and commences at Katoomba with a descent into Megalong Valley. Maps: Katoomba, Hampton andJenolan 1:25000. Leader: Gerald Dodgson 2549452(h) 2633089(w). Transport Costs: about $35 plus $20 for the bus trzp back to Katoomba. Tuesday 8 March - IT Collation and BBQ 8pm at the home of Allen Nutman, 10 Can Crescent, Wanniassa. BYO everything BBQ starts at 6pm. Tuesday 8 March - Mount Ainslie breakfast walk - VS/E This is a pre-work walk to enjoy the early morning and mark the end of daylight saving. We will meet at 5:30am behind the War Memorial at the base of Mount Ainslie and walk ut to the summit with the sunrise and enjoy a chicken and champagne breakfast. Those needing to get to work early can return to the cars by track while the rest will use a longer and more interesting return route. Map: Canberra street directory or ACT 1:100000. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 2540764(h) 2643472(w). Please contact leader by 8.30 pm Monday if you are coming. Sunday March 13 - Long Point to Badgerys Spur - M/M/W This is a classic walk along one of the most beautiful parts of the Shoalhaven Gorge. We descend the track from Long Point to the warmest river in the area, and at the end of the walk, ascend the Badgerys Spur track. It is necessary to cross the river which may be best done by a swim so waterproof your pack. The stretch along the river is mainly easy going but with some fairly gentle rock-hopping. Lunch (prolonged) is at an idyllic spot with a wide sandy beach, magnificent views and a good swimming hole. Map: Caoura 1:25000 Leader: Vance Brown 2513997 (home). Transport Costs: about $18. A car shuffle is necessary. Sunday March 13 - Blue Gum Creek - M/R After walking up to Booroomba Rocks we propose to drop down into Blue Gum Creek and follow it down to Bushfold Flats. The afternoon will be spent traversing Mt Tennant. A short car swap will be required. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leaders: Roger and Rosemarie Edwards 288 7863(h) 295 4598(w). Transport Costs: about $10. Note: Limit of 10: March (11) 12-14 Bannah Forest and Launch at or below Tocumwal heading for picnic point and Barmah. Enjoy camping from canoes on the best of the Murray. Lovely sandy beaches and red gum forests en route. Paddllers should enjoy fast moving water. Suit fit beginners. BYO canoe or hire from Echuca. Combined NPA/CBWC trip. Map: Natmap Mathoura 7826. Leader: Chris Bellamy 249 7167(h). Transport Costs: about $80.

Page 8 March 12-13 - Mt Hoddle - M/M From the Nerriga entrance to the Budawangs we will proceed past and around Mt South to visit Mt Hoddle and Hoddle's Castle Hill. Saturday night's camp and the return path will be established en route. Map: CMWBudawdngs. Leader: Richard Bain 2574816(h) 2994422(w). Transport costs: about $18. March (12)-13 - Cave Beach Gourmet, Jervis Bay Nature Reserve - M/M We will leave Canberra about lunch time Saturday, giving time for optional strolls around Cave Beach & Bherwerre Beach, before a night of indulgence. After a sleep in we will walk from Sunimercloud Bay to St Georges Head via rocks, small secluded beaches and bush tracks. A sandy fire trail then leads to spectacular Steamers Beach andback to can. Leader: George Carter 2512130(h) 2633549 (w). Transport Costs: about $25. NOTE Limit of 12 people. March 18-22 - Ettrema Gorge and Cabbage Tree Creek - M/R A five day walk in this interesting and remote area with rock scrambling and magnificnet views. For further information contact Eric or Pat Pickering 2862128 (Ii). Sunday March 20 - The Sentinel - M/M Too late for the best of the wildflowers and too early for the best of the snow, but the March thes should be at their peak (and, let's face it: they claim every peak). Map: Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Ian Hoad 285 2236(h) 207 6179(w). Transport Costs: about $25. March 19-21 (Canberra Day) —Jagungal/Boo Bee Hut - M/M From Round Mountain carpark we will follow the fire trail to MtJagungal to camp at the summit (weather permitting) - water is available near top. Sunday over to Boo Bee Hut via the Grey Mare fire trail to camp. Probably return to Round Mountain via Doubtful Creek and . Maps: Khancoban 1:50000. Leader: Harriette Wilson 24 74284(h) 2495994(w). Enquiries & Transport Co-ordinator: Richard Bain 2574816 (h). Transport Costs: about $25. March 19-21 (Canberra Day) - Lady Northcote Canyon - M/R From Charlottes Pass we descend to Opera House Hut via one of the gullies off Watsons Crags. Day two will be to explore the world of Lady Northcote Canyon. I wish to return via Strezleki Creek. Be prepared for a 1000mtr climb out, and to feast on some of the gargantuan views of the Snowies. You will be guaranteed to never forget this trip, even ifHuey misbehaves yet again! Map: Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Chris Leslie 2516123 (h) . Transport Costs: about $25 + park entryfees.. March 19-21 (Canberra Day) - Canoe Trip Upper Murray River -Wet Enjoy a three thy weekend in a danoe in NE Victoria. Paddle past the Snowy Mountains from Towong to Tintaidra, Jingelic and onto Talmalmo. Riverside campsite at Tintaldra under lovely shadey trees. In the evening watch the sunset, wine and dine at the surperb 120yr Tintaidra pub. Map: Corryong 8425 & Koscuisko 8525. Leader .Chris Bellamy 2497167 ('Ii). Transport Costs: about $45.00. NOTE: Please book by the Friday 11 March 1994. Saturday March 26 - Bike Ride McEahnie Falls by bike - M/M A repeat of a trip I led l8mths ago, however this time we will not go if it is raining. McEahnie Falls are on the northern side of Mt Bimberi and are rarely visited. We will ride from Orroral to near the Cotter Hut. The walk from there is about 7kms return. Mountain bike or good Hybrid and a puncture kit required. Need to provide own transport to Orroral Valley. Leader: Roger & Rosemarie Edwards 2887863 (ii) Transport Costs: Own Arrangements.

Page 9 Sunday March 27 - and Wanganderry Creek - M/M A walk in the Southern Highlands area north ofMittagong. From Point Hill we will descend to the Nattai River via Starlights Trail and walk downstream to the river'sjunction with Wanganderry Creek. We expect impressive views of the surrounding sandstone cliffs and, hopefully, good swimming at the river/creek junction and bellbirds. For Bonntim Pic enthusiasts a chance to see the Wanganderry Tableland area from a different perspective. Map: Hilltop 1:25000. Leaders: Genevieve Aiken 2472518 (Ii) and Harriette Wilson 2495994 (w) 2474284(h). Transport cost: about $25. Note: Limit of 12 people. April 1-4 (Easter Weekend) - The Cobberas - M/M-R The Cobberas are a collection of volcanic peaks situated in far north-eastern Victoria adjacent to Mt Kosciusko, ie south of The Pilot. They consist of Cobberas No I and No 2 and several minor peaks including Cleft Peak and Moscow Peak. These peaks are quite isolated and hence seldom visited compared to other peaks in the . Access for this walk will be via the Barry Way and Black Mountain Track to Native Dog Flat. The walk will follow Tin Mine road to Cowombat Flat and then back over The Cobberas to Native Dog Flat. Map: Jacobs River 1:100000. Leader: Harriette Wilson 2474284(h) 2495994(w). Transport Co-ordinator and Enquiries: Richard Bain 257 4816(h) 2994422(w). Transport Costs: about $30. April 1-4 (Easter Weekend) Canoe Trip Mallacoota Paddle Mallacoota and Wingin Inlets. Explore the Wallagaraugh, Betka and Genoa Rivers. Many options. Lots of wildfife and wilderness areas. BYO canoe or hire in the ACT. Carbásed camping. Leader: Chris Bellamy 2497167 (Ii). Transport Costs: about $45.00. NOTE: Please book by the Friday 25 March 1994. April 1-4 (Easter Weekend) - Coricudgy Area: Sawmill Ruins - Blackwater Creek - Middle Hill - Mt Davis - Coricudgy Creek - Jones Hole - Sawmill Ruins - M/L-R - possibly W. Maps: Goricudgy 1:25000; Mount Pomany 1:100000. Leader: Meg McKone 2545902(h). Transport Cost: $55 - $60. See walk preview on page 2. Sunday April 10 - Bungonia Gorge, - MIM-R We will descend into the spectacular Bungonia Gorge via the steep Red Tnck. Our route then proceeds through the sheer rock-walled gorge to the famous "boulders". To get past these it is necessary, in places, to go round, over, under and through them; so be prepared for some scrambling (this is the rough bit). Then there is a straightforward walk along Bungonia Creek to the Shoalhaven and a little gentle rock-hopping to reach a delightful sandy lunch spot with the swimming hole. The return to the cars is via a direct route, rather steep at the start, past Mount Ayre. The total ascent is about 500 metres. Map: Caoura 1:25000. Leader: Vance Brown 251 3997 (Ii). Transport Costs: about $17 (including a contribution to the parkfee). April 9-10 - Hunie and Hovell Track: Brindabella Road to the Snowy Mts Highway - L/E This is a beautiful section ofthe track, taking in sedgeland and snowgum woodland ofMicalong Swamp Flora Reserve, Mt Nimbo, The Hole, waterfalls and wet forest through to Thomas Boyd Trackhead at Goobarragandn (where we'll camp), then over a metal swing bridge and through more wet forest to reach the Snowy Mountains Highway south ofTumut. Map: Brindabella and Tumut 1:100000, or Bobbys Plains, Lacmalac and Blowering 1:25 000. Leader: David Truman 2546700(h), 2724632(w). Transport Costs: about $35. Sunday, April 24 (ANZAC day Weekend) - The Lakes Circuit - LIE The classic triangular route from Charlottes Pass to Blue Lake and Carruthers, past Club Lake and Lake Albina, around Northcote to Kosciusko, and back along the road. A longish walk for the shortish days of mid-autunm, so probably an earlyish start(ish). Map: Kosciusko 1:50,000. Leader: Ian Hoad 285 223 6(h) 207 6179(w). Transport Costs: about $25.

Page 10 April (22) 23-25 ANZAC DAY Long Weekend - The Viking (2nd Attempt) - M/M The October long weekend was without dobbt a weekend not to be forgotten by the party of 8 who went to the Viking. Only 4 made it to the summit. Half of the party didn't know where the other half was for half of the trip, along with the worst floods for many years. The universe was out to get me! This attempt will not fail and the sun will shine. The trip in short, somewhere near Catherine Station to the Viking and back. Camp on the tops with breathtaking views. Map: Howitt 1:100000. Leader: Richard Bain 2574816(h) Transport Costs: about $55. April (22) 23 - 25 ANZAC DAY Long Weekend - Mt Cloudmaker/Ti-Willa/Gingra Range - L/M Superb views from Kanangra Tops and the ridges between the Walls, Ti Willa Plateau and the Kowmung. Friday night we'll camp at the Boyd River campground, and Saturday we'll follow the Gangerang Range over High and Mighty, Stormbreaker, Rip, Rack, Roar and Rumble to a little beyond Cloudmaker, to camp at Dex Creek. Sunday we'll traverse Ti-Willa Plateau and descend via the spikes of Compagnoni Pass to the Kowmung. Monday we'll ascend the Sixth, Fifth, Fourth etc Tops along the Gingra Range to return to Kanangra Walls. Map: Kanangra and Yerranderie 1:25000. Leader: David Truman 254 6700(h), 272 4 632(w). Transport Costs: about $38. April 23 - 25 ANZAC DAY Long Weekend Canoe Trip Barmah Forest & Murray River Wet Launch at or below Tocumwal, heading for Picnic Point and Barmah. Enjoy camping from canoes on the Murray. Lovely sandy beaches in red gum forest on route. Lots of birds. Paddlers should enjoy fast moving water. A good trip for FIT beginners. BYO Canoe or hire. Local canoes or kayaks available for hire at Echuca. Combined NPA/CBC trip. Map: Mathoura 7826 & Tuppal 7926. Leader: Chris Bellany 2497167 (h)and Kevin Frawley 2993995 (Ii). Transport Costs: about $75.00. NOTE: Please book by the Friday 15 April 1994 April 30 - May 1 - Byangee Walls - M/M-R Leave Canberra at about lunchtime Saturday and drive via the Western Distributor to Yadboro for a car camp. We will share a gourmetish Saturday evening meal. An early start on Sunday for a scenic walk with day-packs to the base of the Castle, through Castle Gap, and onto Byangee Mountain via an easy scramble up a steep gully. We will explore the top of Byangee and walk out towards Pickering Point. There will be great views of the Castle, Shrouded Gods, Clyde Gorge and other parts of the Central Budawangs. Limit of 12. Joint walk with Family Bushwalkers. Please book by Tuesday evening. Maps: Corang 1:25000 or CMW Budawangs. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 254 0764(h) 264 3472(w). Transport cost: about $22. May 7-8 - The Kerries/Mawsons Hut - M/M From Guthega power station up the aqueduct track to Schlink Pass and then across The Kerries to Mawsons Hut. Sunday will be back across The Kerries and down Disappointment Spur. Map: Kosciusko 1:100000. Leader: Richard Bain 2574816(h) 2994422(w). Transport Costs: about $25 plus national park entrancefres. Sunday May 15 - Mt Clear - M/M We'll leave cars at the Mt Clear campground head southeast to Mt Clear, then north throug] splendid snow gums and snowgrass befor dropping back down and heading cross coun try back to the cars. Tea or coffee and a cuç essential! Map: Bredbo and Golinton 1:25000 orACT 1:100000. Leader: David Truman 2546700(h) 272463 2(w). Transport Costs: about $11.

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