CA NBERRA BUSH WA L KING CLUB INC. NEWSLETTER P.O. Box 160, , A.C.T. 2601

Registered by Post: Publication number NBH 1859

VOLUME 29 JANUARY 1993 NUMBER 1

JANUARY BARBECUE

WHERE? Iiriarra Crossing

WHEN? Wednesday 20th January 1993, 6.00pm onwards

WHAT? This barbecue has become our regular January get-together and will be held as usual under the huge Casuarinas at Uriarra Crossing (East).

Follow the road to Uriarra Crossing but turn off to the left before you get to the crossing, Club. signs will probably be in place but if not just look around till you find us. Wood fuelled barbecues are available, there will also be ppportunities for swimming. Bring your own everything including cutlery and plates. For enquiries contact Sybille on 2824325(h).

PRESIDENT'S PRAULE

A successful year for the Club is now behind us and written up in the Confederation Newsletter "The we can all look forward to good walking in 1993. In Bushwalker" in July 1992 and the advice given was addition to our normal activities, the Club will that these can be dangerous places, with dogs or booby participate in several other projects. traps. The safe response to such a find is to get out of the immediate area as soon as possible. I can supply On Sunday March 7 we will again take part in the a copy of the article to anyone who is interested. annual "Clean Up Australia Day". If you have any ideas on what form our contribution should take, speak Allan Mikkelsen to the Conservation Officer Paul Wallace, otherwise just turn up for work party which will be scheduled in IT. Work Party

We also expect to be able to organise a first aid course Blackberry Control in and some members will conduct courses on navigation and other bush skills. The Club is also considering There is to be another •work project in Namadji publishing an updated version of George Carter's paper National Park to assist the ACT Parks and "Finding Your Way in the Bush" which was published Conservation Service with the eradication of a small in IT in 1988. but critical outcrop of blackberry in the .creek systems of the Park section between the Cotter and On a couple of recent walks there has been some Tidbinbilla Mountain. This has been deemed to be discussion about the times walkers have come across essential "grass" plantations in remote areas. This subject was 2 because of the otherwise pristine nature of the area. Robert and Sybil also provided the Cub with an The area is not frequented much by bushwalkers, interesting article from the 13th July issue of the and tourists only visit some nearby picnic areas at Canberra Times, describing an event in which Bendora Dam and the . The upper groups of people were driven blindfolded into the sections of Burkes Creek drain a spectacular and bush in the Wee Jasper area, given sealed rugged area on the west slopes of the Camels instructions and told to get to a particular campsite Hwnp and the PimpleiTidbinbilla Mountain ridges. by the following night. The course consisted of five The blackberry infestation is located at GR691792 checkpoints and one of the envelopes provided at the of the north and south arms of instructions for locating these checkpoints. A Burkes Creek.The work will not be as glamorous as second 'panic envelope' contained instructions on that done by other work parties, and our efforts getting to the campsite should difficulties be met in may not be apparent to others. finding checkpoints. This event sounds like a predecessor of the 'Inward Bound' event which is We will have car access to the pipeline road to the now run annually by the ANti colleges. thouth of the creek, then a 1.5 kilometre walk to the work site. It should be pleasant during Summer Keith Thomas as the creek along here is wide and has a series of small cascades and pools, but not much scrub. The work party is to be on January 16th, since there is not much notice I will take enquiries till 8pm on the Friday night. See also the Activity Programme.

Chris Leslie [2516123(h), 2513400(w)]

A Note from the Librarian

Robert and Sybil Story have kindly donated a copy of the Proceedings from a symposium held in 1991. The book, titled "Cultural Heritage of The Australian Alps" is published by the Australian Alps Liaison Committee.

It contains sections on the following subjects:

Overview of the Cultural Heritage of the Alps

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

European Exploration, Settlement and Science

Mining and Forestry MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Water Resources and Recreation New Members - the Club welcomes Geoffrey Clark and S.D. Hardy. An article by J. Geoffrey Mosley, "Conservers of the Australian Alps", makes a number of references to the role of the Canberra Bushwalking Club George Carter's River Trips during the 1960s in relation to lobbying for the declaration of a National Park in the ACI', and in The first of George's river trips for the season was particular, the preservation of areas of wilderness to the Nattai and Martihs Creek Canyon on within the Park. 21-22nd November. Three of last year's party of seven joined ten newcomers and left Canberra 3 under grey skies. A friend from another club told Most of the group enjoyed the trip so much that me about the leeches encountered on the Nattai in they fronted up again for George's second river May but as we saw none last year, I (and about thp, " and Rainforests of the Budawangs" on half of the others) took only a fly. This was our 12-13th December. The popularity of the area and worst mistake of the weekend! The overcast sky leader was shown when a second party was foimed finally deposited a light drizzle at about Mittagong and even after some withdrawals we had 14 doing a but there was optimism that it would pass. clockwise circuit with George and another 12 doing the reverse trip with Roger Beddis. George finally The first "event' of the weekend came as we got a well balanced group with 5 men and 9 neared the parking spot at the end of the access fire women in his party! trail and 4lan Davey managed to hole a tyre on his 4WD tank. During the delay to change the tyre we Saturday was spent in the long haul up Kallanna were passed by a succession of 4W1) vehicles and a Ridge and then in the great scenic areas of large number of trail bikes, few of who were Monolith Valley and the Upper Angel Creek interested in reducing speed just because some rainforest. Unfortunately such a large group is bushwalkers were on or near the narrow mad. We inevitably slow and we dropped further and further then looked forward to a weekend of roaring behind schedule. George did consider camping engines instead of the usual tranquillity of the bush. beside Angel Creek but thought that Sunday would be too long and that we probably had enough light Alter descending to the river the weather finally to just reach the planned camp site. The very steep turned foul and the heavy rain started. Fortunately, descent to Hollands Creek on the ridge to the west George knew of an old building neathy where we of Crooked Falls proved to be difficult for some could shelter and have lunch. We thus huddled in and the party became very spread out. Eventually, the shell of an old hut with no walls, lots of George went on with half the party to make camp missing floorboards, but thankfully a roof. During and light a fire, leaving John Thwaite and me to an interesting lunch break we were visited by a bring the remainder along when they got off the Range Rover and driver (who later turned out to be ridge. the Manager of the private property we were on) and the odd trail bike rider. When the rain stopped Our sub-group got together just on dark and we moved off down the river towards Martins blundered through thickish scrub on the last 100 Creek and away from the bikes. We finally metres descent and then started rock hopping and decided on a camp-site a couple of kilometres up wading in the creek towards the camp site. It soon Martins Creek and were immediately besieged by became obvious that with one member injured (sore hungry leeches. It was the thickest concentration of knee) and others exhausted, we would have leeches I have ever camped with and they seemed difficulty reaching the agreed camping spot. We to come from everywhere. I suspect they were thus stopped at the alternative site at the junction of dropping out of the trees as several of us suddenly Hollands and Angel Creeks and set up camp in the found leeches in the middle of our backs. dark. We hoped that George would guess what we had done and not worry about our absence. Fortunately, the weather improved on Sunday and we proceeded up Martins Creek sampling several of On Sunday morning we broke camp early and went the delightful pools on the way. This creek rivals downstream to George's camp where they were just Ettrema as a spot for great summer out of bed and still to breakfast. We continued on walking/swimming trips. George tried a new exit and met Roger and company only about 200 metres route this year and after a short scramble through downstream. Many of our group passed on the the cliff lines we proceeded for a few kilometres horror stories of the previous evening and one of over almost flat featureless ground. George's the other group thus decided to return with George navigation skills brought us to the road within along the Clyde. This turned out to be unwise as about 100 metres of the cars. It was by now too the keys to her car in and home in late for an evening meal at Mittagong and our Canberra had been left in Roger's car and went hunger and desire to sit down to eat saw us reduced home with him when his group finished much to stopping at the "Golden Arches" on the Hume earlier than us. We had a very leisurely day on the Highway and getting home after 1 l.3Opm. Creek and then Clyde River with many swims in 4 the excellent pools. A high point came with our lined their packs with those strong orange-coloUred lunch beside a small pooi at the 'junction" of garbage bags. With our clothes in securely-tied Hollands and the Clyde where a small trickle of garbage bags inside our packs we waded, then water came in from the left. Many of the swam the 40 metres to the opposite bank. Because swimmers declared the "Clyde" to be wanner than of the strong current we came ashore 15-20 metres the creek. After lunch about 150 metres farther downstream than we had entered. The water downstream we came upon a large stream entering was neither cold nor warm, just rather pleasant. from the left - the real Clyde River! We followed the southem bank, sometimes on open The slow walk and the need to detour away from and grassy areas, sometimes along overflow the Yadboro property house meant that we again channels amongst casuarinas and sometimes over slipped behind schedule and arrived back at the rocky outcrops. About halfway between Badgerys Clyde bridge in darkness. With a car shuffle to be Spur and Canoe Flat, it seemed prudent to take to done we did not leave until after 9.00pm, all the the river again to avoid a messy piece of river bank food outlets in Braidwood were closed, and I which was steep, rocky and overgrown. Once again arrived home tired and hungry just before midnight. we packed away our clothes and enjoyed drifting along on the current hanging onto our packs - some The third of George's river trips is to the Queens more than others. Whilst most of us came ashore Pound on 16-17th January. If he maintains his after 100 metres or so to walk the rest of the way, record I hate to think what time we will get home Maurice and Chris Reid kicked their way into the from this trip. However, I would not miss it such mainstream: they drifted, shot rapids and sometimes are the quality of the walks. Thanks George for yet waded, all the way to Canoe Flat. Their shouts and more great trips. laughter indicated a high degree of enjoyment.

Allan Mikkelsen At Canoe flat we had lunch on a delightful sunny grassed area, unfortunately inhabited also by so-called March flies (it was November after-all). At 2pm we set off south along Tallowal Creek in WALK REPORT Billy Bulloos Canyon for about 500 metres to a creek junction on the western side at 373-427. We Shoalbaven River - Dynamite Pass - Tryers dropped packs and went a substantial distance up Creek the mostly dry Tallowal Creek-bed to collect water. Although the water was beautifully clear it was not November 28-29th, 1992 running. That combined with the presence of feral goats caused me to iodize my water supply. Participants : Chris Leslie (leader), Norm Becker, David Johnstone, Eric Pickering, Chris Reid, Chris Returning to our packs we quickly settled into a Sinkora, Keith Vallard, Maurice Wicks. steady Himalayan plod •up the steep spur to Dynamite Pass - a 500 metre climb in 900 metres Map: Caoura 1:25000 horizontal distance. (By comparison Badgerys Spur is 500 metres in 2000 metres). Dynamite Pass itself It was raining when we departed Keith's house at involves a very simple anticlimactic rock scramble. 7.15am on Saturday. By 9.30am we were (1 understand that Bushranger Pass about a descending Badgerys Spur in fine but threatening kilometre farther south is much more difficult.) I weather. A couple of times on the 500 metre recall resting three-quarters the way up with two of descent to the Shoalhaven we were forced to don our party in the shade, of a small cave, its floor our parkas to ensure that the few drops of rain covered with goat droppings. We did not stay there which did fall did not develop into a major storm. long! I was reminded of boxers and old ladies with The river was deeper than usual and flowing the vapours being brought to their senses by rapidly; it was "up" rather than "in flood". We smelling ammonia (smelling salts). Although the walked downstream 100 metres to the eastern end smell was vile, perhaps it helped us up the of a sandy beach where the river was not too wide remaining 100 metres of climb! and the flow was moderate. This was to be our crossing place. Some had canyon bags but most 5 At the top we sat on a well-placed log, rested and loose and exposed. While the descent was easy enjoyed the views of Billy Bulloos Crown and the enough, we had to be careful to avoid a potentially Shoalhaven gorge. It was 4pm and just two hours dangerous slip. By 8.45am we had gathered beside after leaving Canoe Flat. Our aim then was to walk an attractive pool on Tryers Creek. in a westerly direction, find a foot-track shown On the map, follow it in a north-westerly, then westerly The five kilometre journey down Tryers Creek direction and camp in the first reasonable camping which followed was interesting with a few very spot near Tryers Creek. We sped across open forest, attractive pools. At some of the bends in the creek found the track, and followed it to an old fence, there were cliffs of grey blocked sandstone through a gateway (no gate) and across what was reminiscent of those in the Queens Pound River and presumably an old paddock - now restored by kanookas (water gums) overhanging the creek-bed. nature to bushland. Fortunately our leader and those The half-expected challenge of a waterfall or two in of us who were keeping an eye on the compass the remaining 300 metre drop to the Shoalhaven noted that the track we were following was did not eventuate. The gradient was so even all the swinging north. There was no evidence of the way that the creek-bed appeared to be flat. By westerly track we wanted. We left the track and 11am we were sitting on a sandy beach at the went west, after a while following an east-west Shoalliaven eating an early lunch. Chris Leslie and fence. This may have been the old Morton National I had a swim. Park boundary. Soon we crossed the head-waters of Sluice Gully just before its steep plunge into Tryers Maurice and Chris's aquatic capers of Saturday had Creek and set up camp at about 337-432 on its proved infectious: for the return trip to Badgerys western bank. It was an excellent camp-site - they took to the water again but this time were sheltered, flat with a slight slope, little undergrowth joined by latter-day aquanauts, Chris Sinkora and beneath open forest of mature scribbly gums and David Johnstone. Close to Badgerys the river stringy barks, plenty of clean-looking water in narrows to a 100 metre long chute. I was nearby as good-size pools, and an abundance of dry wood. the intrepid foursome shot down the rapids clinging to their packs. It was a great sight and I managed We awoke to a wonderful morning bird chorus, to get my camera out just in time to snap Maurice, rivalling that of the legendary Martins Creek the last one through the chute. We were at the chirpers (See "IT" Vol.28 Number 11, November base of Badgerys Spur at 12.40pm and back at the 1992, page 7, "..," George Carter). By cars at 2pm. 7 .4Oam we were on our way, heading north following Sluice Gully's western bank towards the I had expected a late fmish after studying the map top of the spur which separates Tryers Creek from before the walk. I think our leader felt a little Sluice Gully. There were banksias, geebungs, embarrassed by the early finish. He need not have hakeas, irises, and some late flowering isopogums, worried. We all experienced a feeling of "mission boronias and ti-trees. The display of flowers in accomplished" and increased knowledge of the area early October must have been quite spectacular. and of ideas for additional and extended walks. For Soon we were standing on a cliff-tOp at 332437 example the upper five kilometres of Tryers Creek, overlooking our spur and admiring the views of Rainbow Ridge or Tryers Ridge could be Tryers Creek some 300 metres below winding its incorporated. way towards the Shoalhaven. On our way up Badgerys Spur there were a few The map had not shown a twenty metre cliff at this drops of rain and the sky once again looked point and there was no immediately obvious way of threatening. We stopped at and as we sat getting off the dllff and onto our spur. I'm glad we and drank our coffee the heavens opened. Rain and got our priorities right - admire the views, take the hail swept across the car-park of the mad-house: it photographs, then worry about getting off the cliff! rained all the way back to Canberra. Thank you The problem dissolved rapidly after we retraced our Chris Leslie for a most enjoyable and adventurous steps for 150-200 metres and scrambled into a gully walk and especially for the clever way in which on the western side. This took us below the you avoided the rain and hail while we were cliff-line and enabled us to contour our way around walking. the steep, shaly mountain-side to our spur but this time with our troublesome cliff above and behind Eric Pickering us. The spur down to the creek junction was steep, welcome are photographs, diagrammes, drawings, Odds and Ends maps or any other illustrations to break up the monotony of the text and enhance the visual appeal I went bush with some English friends recently. In of IT. the Grampians we met a Queenslander who said that insects are put off by a faint odour that As the length of the newsletter must now be a emanates from recycled plastic bags and he always multiple of 4 pages "fillers" are also very welcome. uses them when packing food in his rucksack these Such items can then be inserted by when required days. to make IT up to the requisite number of pages. These can take any form provided they are of some Behind the pub in Tintaidra on the upper Murray interest to members - articles that do not require River, the former publican has a house where he is immediate publication, cartoons, poetry etc. going to hire out woe-begone canoes to the likes of us. For $25 a day he will put them in the water and I also maintain the Club's Christmas card list. This pick us up at the end of the trip. A brochure will be is an inventory of property holders over whose land out later once the rain stops long enough to take we walk and sending cards is one or our ways of some photographs for it. showing our appreciation for being given access. In order to keep this list as up-to-date as possible I For two cold white-out days in Charlofles Pass, we would appreciate it if any leader who has had stayed in a lodge which all corners can book for contact with a land holder would let Roger know $15 a night. It operates in Youth Hostel style and the nature of such contact when reporting in. He you bring your own food. There we, met up with can then pass any information onto me. It is Bill Avery on a leg of a journey he is doing in pointless for the Club to send cards to people who order to get the concept of a Federation Track (i.e. have moved away, or have died, several years ago. a bushwalking track from to Melbourne incorporating existing tracks). It is hoped that this Vance Brown will be accepted by the year 2001 to celebrate the centenary of Federation. At present the track can be traced from Sydney to Yass - then to the Hume and Hovell track. A Filler

Bill Avery (telephone 02-4846665), however, is In the light (or should I say gloom) of recent having some difficulty working out a trail from weather• an appropriate "filler' might be the Yass to Kosciusko through Canberra. Although the following - it has appeared in IT before but I think Alpine Trail is well documemted from O'Keefe's it is worth a re-mn. Hut north to Booroomba Rocks. He reckons it should be possible to plan a route through the Brindabella Range to link up with the Bicentennial RAIN horse trail through Canberra to Yarralumla and Old Pathaimeur House. He would be pleased to hear It rained and rained and rained, from anyone who can help with this concept. The average fall was well maintained, And when the tracks were simple bogs, Douglas Wright It started raining cats and dogs. After a drought of half an hour, We had a most refreshing shower, And then most curious thing of all, Editor's Notes A gentle rain began to fall. Next day but one was fairly dry, First I would like to thank all those who have Save for one deluge from the sky, contributed articles for IT during the previous year, Which wetted the party to the skin, it is these that make the newsletter what it is. I And then, at last - the rain set in. hope to get many more in 1993. Remember it is your publication and the editor can do little more Anonymous than correlate the material received. Particularly 7 Activity Programme

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 passengers per car, and other factors. The figures given for individual trips are rough estimates only, based on four people per car - the cost may rise if cars are only partly filled. Park entry permits are likely additional costs.

Check-in/Contact Officer for the Club is Roger Beddis 2303348(h). 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.

Saturday .16th January (PM) - Kambah Pool to Pine Island - S/E-M A pleasant afternoon stroll along the track beside the with swimming on the way, depending on river conditions we may do a section upstream from Red Rocks Gorge off the track. Bring food for a barbecue at Pine Island at the end of the walk. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: Vance Brown 25 13997(h). Transport cost about $4.

Saturday 16th January - Work Party, Burkes Creek blackberries - SIE Work patty for blackbeny eradiation in Burkes Creek. See preview in this IT. Bookings accepted up to Friday 8pm. Map: Tidhinbilla 1:25000. Leader: Chris Leslie 2516123(h) 2513400(w). Transport cost about $10.

January 16-17th - Queens Pound River - MIM-R This is a remote, picturesque river in the Wadbillga National Park. It flows over pink granite and there are delightful pools and pockets of rainforest. This year I have devised a much shorter mute into the Queens Pound to allow lots of time for soaking in the atmosphere of this magnificent area. We will follow Lake Creek upstream from the (51an), cross the range dividing the rivers (400m climb) and follow the Queens Pound back to the Wadbilliga (6km). Map: Yowrie 1:25000. Leader: George Carter 2512130(h) 2633549(w). Transport cost about $21.

Wednesday January 20th - January Barbecue This will be held as usual at Uriarra Crossing starting at 6pm

January (22)23-26th - Ettrema Gorge - MIR A joint CBC/NPA walk. My preferred option is to start from the side and camp near Bundundah creek on Saturday night; up Packhorse Pass and into Ettrema Gorge via Dog Leg (ave, Paul's Pass and Cinch Creek on Sunday; and exit via Myall Creek or Jingles Pass onTuesday. This will involve a longish car shuffle - hence the Friday night start. Expect some scrub, rock scrambling and plenty of swimming. A chance to compare the beauty of Bundundah and Ettrema. Numbers limited

• so please book early (if possible by January 15th). Maps: Yalwal and Touga 1:25000. Leaders: Pat & Eric Pickering 2862 128(h). Transport cost $30 to $35.

January (22)23-26th - Bogong High Plains - M/M Four days including two days spent exploring the Bogong High Plains and Mount Feathertop. Leader: Don Davidson 2881386(h). Transport about $40.

January (22)23-26th - Kanangra Walls, Wheengee Whungee Creek, Christys Creek, Arabanoo Creek, Kanangra Walls - MIRJW A four day trip in a pristine Blue Mountains river system. The mute involves climbing around some waterfalls, and a few short compulsory swims, so scrambling ability and waterproofed packs are necessary. Apart from several kms along the Uni Rover trial, most of the time will be spent in the creeks which have lots of beautiful pools but are fairly rough going. Map: Yerranderie 1:25000. Leadcr: Meg McKone 2545902(h). Transport cost about $30. January 23-26th - Jagungal Circuit - MIM Come to the high country and avoid the summer heat. This trip will take in some of the less frequented parts of the Jagungal area as well as Mt Jagungal itself. Map: 1:50000. Leader: Paul Wallace 2592556(h) 2778316(w). Transport cost about $25.

January 23-26th - Nadgee Nature Reserve - S/E This is a regular annual trip to a great coastal spot with fabulous beaches, swimming and fishing. Book early, there is a park limit of 12 people. There will be an optionai day walk to past Nadgee Lake to Cape Howe with spectacular sand dunes and the extra day will provide plenty of time for other explorations or just fishing, swimming and relaxing. Map: Nadgee 1:25000. Leader: Bill Brown 2489948(h) 2741985(w). Transport cost about $40.

Saturday January 23rd - Brandy Flat Hut - S/E Rescheduled from last month. An easy walk in Namadgi National Park, all along fire trails, to a picturesque bush hut at which we will have lunch. Map: Michelago 1:25000. Leader: Sharon McAuliffe 2851505(h) 2442222(w). Transport cost about $8.

Sunday 24th January .- Bungonia - A float through the Blockup - M/M/W From the Trestle track at Bungonia, we proceed down to the Shoathaven River, and on to a section with 100 metre plus cliffs an no banks, called the Blockup. An optional paddle can be had into this gorge, and back, on deep, stifi and flat water. There may be optional side trips into Fordham Canyon and Spring Creek, both being spectacular side canyons.. Bring lilos, surf mats, flippers or anything that you can float on, or assist you to swim. Map: Caoura 1:25000. Leader: Chris Leslie 2516123(h) 2513400(w). Transport cost about $15.

Wednesday 27th January - Committee Meetingl IT Closing 8piii at the home of Gerald Dodgson, 63 Macrossan Crescent, Latham.

Saturday 30th January - Blue Lake Circuit - LIE One of the classic day walks in the Kosciusko National Park. Start from Charlottes Pass, out to Blue Lake, over Carruthers Peak and down to lunch overlooking Lake Albina. Return to the cars via the Kosciusko summit. Map: Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Ian Sinclair 2547034(h) 2752222(w). Transport cost about $26. -

Sunday 31st January - Big Hole and Marble Arch - StE Rescheduled from last December. We will visit the limestone sink formation at the Big Hole and then travel on to Marble Arch with its interesting small river cave formation for a gourmet lunch. Suitable for beginners. Map: Kain 1:25000. Leader: Debi Williams 2581645(h) 2506200(w). Transport cost about $14. .

Thursday 4th Februiry - Mount to Mount Ainslie (Gourmet Walk) - StE Do not ring to book, just turn .up at the car park behind the war memorial at 5-30pm. We will leave at least one car there and we will drive and start the walk at Mt Majura. Bring gourmet food and wine (and a cup) to share (no scroggin please!!). After the completion of the walk and collection of the ears there will be port and Christmas cake at the home of Jan Annour, 37 Holmes Crescent, Campbell. Do not forget to bring a torch as well. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: Rene Lays.

Saturday, 6th February - Murrumbidgee - Gigerline Rocks - S/M/W Just south from Tharwa we stroll up to Gigerline for the view, then down to cool off in a very interesting gorge on the Murnimbidgee that has many interesting, coloured rock formations, and deep pools. We exit via a side creek that passes up through a small and picturesque canyon with cascades and rock pools. We cross the Murrumbidgee and you should be able to dog paddle. Map: Williamsdale 1:25000. Leader: Chris Leslie 2516123(h) 2513400(w). Transport cost about $4. February 6-12th - Canoe Trip- Glenelg River, VictorialS.A. - LIE (includes leisurely 2 day trip each way, visting Ruthergien wineries on the way back) The lower Glenelg river is the best flatwater trip in SE Australia. It may be the best flatwater trip in the country not visited by saltwater crocodiles: It is what the Hawkesbury would have looked like if it hadn't had a cesspit like Sydney plonked right next to it. This is an ideal beginners trip. (I know, because this was my first overnight canoe trip). Map: National Park guide to the Lower Gleneig National Park. Leader: John Kyatt 2382517(h) 2751028(w). Transport cost approximately $100 maximum.

February 6-7th - The Castle by Moonlight - MIM As the title suggests moonlight if available otherwise torchlight - please bring one. We will discuss camping locations closer to departure. On Sunday we will head for the Clyde and meander down to Yadboro Flats. Map: CMVI Budawangs. Leader: Alan Davey 2813545(h) (018) 626654(w). Transport cost about $25.

February 6-8th - Claydons Creek,Clyde River, Mt Talaterang - MIR From Little Forest Plateau we descend into Claydons Creek Gorge via the enchanting 'Jail House Pass', stroll down to the Clyde River and camp by a big pool. On day 2 we follow the Clyde downstream, climb Talaterang and camp overlooking the two main Budawang gorges. On day 3 we follow the cliff tops around Talaterang and Mt Bushwalker taking in spectacular views all the way. Map: CMW Budawangs. Leader: George Carter 2512130(h) 2633549(w). Transport cost about $25.

Sunday 7th February - , Long Point to Badgerys - M/MIW This is a classic trip with panoramic views and plenty of opportunities for swimming and general lazing in one of the most spectacular parts of the Shoalliaven River, the warmest in the area. It is a rerun of a trip scheduled for November which had to be changed because the river was then too high. We descend from Long Point lookout and climb out via Badgerys Spur. It may be necessary to swim across the river. Map: Caoura 1:25000. Leader: Vance Brown 2513997(h). Transport cost about $17.

Tuesday 9th February - It Collation 8pm at the home of Rene Lays, 57 Shannon Circuit, . It will be preceded by a barbecue starting at 6pm, BYOB.

Wednesday 10th February - Pine Island, Murrumbidgee River - Slmainly E Stroll a couple of kilometres down the track to a pleasant and little visited swimming hole. Bring a meal and a torch, it may be dark when we leave. There is no need to book just turn up at the Pine Island car park (as far as you can go towards the downstream end on the bitumen and right in the pine trees) at 5-45pm. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: Vance Brown.

February 13-14th - Wog Wog to Bibbenluke - MIE A foray through the western Budawangs which is all on tracks. Map: CMW Budawangs. Leader: Richard Bain 2574816(h). Transport cost about $16.

Saturday 13th February - Angle Crossing to Tharwa -SIMIW? This is a pleasant walk along the Murrumbidgee River in the Canberra area. This section of the river features a pleasant little rocky gorge and several good swimming holes. The degree of difficulty will depend of the height of the river. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: Vance Brown. Transport cost about $6.

Sunday 14th February - Annual Ettreina Day Trip - SIR This walk is quite short but rough - steep loose slopes and some boulder scrambling. Magnificent views and lots of time for swimming in the famous crystal pools of Ettrema. Limit of 12. Map: Nerriga 1:25000. Leader: Alan Vidler 2545373(h). Transport cost about $17.

Wednesday 17th Febrary - Monthly Meeting 8pm at the Dickson Library, this month features some of the local conservation groups. Dinner is at 6pm at the O'Connor Vietnamese Restaurant (the one on the corner). 10

Thursday 18th February - O'MaIley to Farrar ridge top walk - StE A evening walk in the Canberra area. Leader: Sybille Winberg 2824325(h), 2643908(w).

February 20-21th. - Murramarang coast walk - MJE A most pleasant and scenic beach walk from Kioloa to Pebbly Beach and return. Time for swimming. Suitable for beginners. Map: Kioloa 1:25000. Leader: Paul Wallace 2592556(h) 2778316(w). Transport cost about $20.

Wednesday February 24th - Committee Meetingl IT Closing 8pm at a venue to be announced

Saturday 6th March - Bendora Dam- "Cow Flat Cliff" - SIR This will be a short circuit in the Cow Flat Creek area near Bendora Dam, linldng various vantage points discovered on previous trips (plus a few more I hope). This is an ancient, metamorphosed and fractured landscape with A variety of vegetation types. Expect some wading in rocky creek beds, scrambling up scree slopes, patches of scrub and steep narrow ridges. There is a secluded cascade and rock pool to cool off in on the return. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25000. Leader: Chris Leslie 2516123(h). Transport cost about $10.

Tuesday 9th March - It Collation Time and venue will be provided next month.

March 12-14th - Barrington Tops - M/M 11 A walk a little further away than usual in Barrington Tops National Park. Start at the Corker and finish at Lagoons Pinch. Plenty of side trips with swimming and a walk through a sub-tropical rainforest. Map: Barrington Tops 1:25000. Leader: Alan Davey 2813545(h) (018) 626654(w). Transport cost about $45.

Wednesday 17th March - Monthly Meeting 8pm at the Dickson Library.

Wednesday 24th March - Committee Meeting/IT Closing 8pm at a venue to be announced.

Sunday 28th March - Bungonia Gorge, Shoalhaven River - MIM-R A descent into spectacular Bungonia Gorge via a steep but marked track is followed by a scramble over, under, round and through some huge limestone boulders (this is the rough bit). Then there is a pleasant, straightforward walk along Bungonia Creek to Shoalhaven River and the lunch spot - a lovely sandy beach with an excellent swimming hole. After a prokinged lunch break we will tacide the 500 metre, sometimes fairly steep climb out back to the cars. Map: Caoura. Leader: Vance Brown 2513997(h). Transport about $15.

April 3-4th - Little Creamy Flats, Mt Namadgi, Coronet Peak - M/R Details to be supplied at a later date. Leader: Chris Leslie 2516123(h).

Sunday 4th April - The Three Peaks - M/M An easy day walk for beginners in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve taking in the Pyramid, Gibraltar Rocks and Mount Eliza. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25000. Leader: Alan Davey 2813545(h), (018) 626654(w). Transport cost about $5.

Sunday 9th May - Mount Palerang and South Black Ridge - MIM A medium walk to obtain good views of the Budawangs, and Brindabellas. A good late Autumn walk. Maps: Bombay 1:25000 or Munan 1:50000. Leader:.Alan Davey 2813545(h) (018) 626654(w). Transport cost about $10.. 11 INFORMATION

Note: The Walk Secretary, Gerald Dodgson is pleased to accept walks from leaders at any time. Please contact him to put your walk on the pmgramme.

Bookings: For trips should be thade by telephoning the leader no later than 2pm on Thursday. There is a Cub limit of 16 on most walks.

Walkers: are reminded that there can be dangers associated with bushwalking and that they participate entirely at their own risk.

Eauipment: for Club walks can be hired from Roger Edwards 2954598(w) 2887863(h).

Library: The Club Library is held at the home of Keith Thomas, 26 Allport Street, Downer 2487816(h) at 6 - 7.45pm on the night of Club meetings. Constitution and By-Laws: The Cub's Constitution and ByLaws are published annually in IT. For access at other times, please contact the Record Keeper.

Grading of walks:

(5) Short - under 12km/day (B) Easy - firetrails, tracks, beaches etc. (lvi) Medium - 12-20km/day (lvi) Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub (L) Long - over 20km/day (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles (W) Wet - compulsory swims, many river crossings

NOTE: In calculating distance 1 km is added for every 100 metres climbed.

NOTICE TO ALL WALKERS: The leader should check that:

Each applicant is capable of completing the proposed trip. This is done by observation on previous walks or by contacting them personally and asking where, when and with whom they have walked previously. Everyone is aware of what the trip entails and of any special equipment or skills needed.

LEADERS MAY REJECT ANY APPLICANT THEY THINK IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE TRIP.

SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISATION S&R Contacts are: David Campbell 2722025(w) 2541511(h), Allan Mikkelsen 2540764(h), 2643472(w). Area Coordinators: - Pat Miethke 2493085(w) 2412798(h), Inner Canberra - Keith Thomas 2819488(w) 2487816(h), Woden - Doug Wright 2814148(h).

OTHER CLUB OFFICERS Roger Beddis 2303348(h) is the Check-in Officer, Rod Dalgleish 2813614(h), Alan Vid1er2545373(h) and Elizabeth Maher 2811823(h) are the conservation representatives, Paul Edstein is the public officer and Doug Wright is the Club archivist. Roger Edwards 2954598(w) 2887863(h) is the Equipment Officer.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY!

In the interests of greater environmental responsibilily, the Committee will continue to print IT on 700% recycled paper.

We are still waiting for cost effectWe unbleached 100% recycled paper! Regtered Publication No. NBH 1859 It undeliverable return to P0 Box 160, Canberra City ACT 2601 Postage SURFACE Paid CA NBERRA CANBERRA MAIL ACT 2601 BUSHWALKING AUStRALIA Iliti CLUB INC. 9 / 93 • Reet VPILLAK 5 Fu11ijood St WESTON ACT 2611

COMMITTEE 1992 - 93

Work Home Fax PRESIDENT: Allan Mikkelsen 2643472 2540764 2532405 VICE PRESIDENT[FREASURER: Janet Duncan 2862788 2881398 2862955 SOCIAL SECRETARY: Sybille Winberg 2643908 2824325 CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: David Campbell 2722025 2541511 WALK SECRETARY: Gerald Dodgson 2633089 2549452 2633868 ASSISTANT WALK SECRETARY: Roger Beddis 2303348 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Roger Edwards 2954598 2887863 MINUTE SECRETARY: Sharon McAuliffe 2442222 2851505 EDITOR: Vance Brown 2464092 2513997 2464000 PUBLISHER: Elizabeth Maher 2936632 2811823 CONSERVATION OFFICER: Paul Wallace 2778316 2592556

MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: RING ROGER EDWARDS ON 2887863(h)