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VOLUME 29 DECEMBER 1993 NUMBER 12

CHRISTMAS BARBECUE YARRALUMLA NURSERY Wednesday 15 December 1993, 6.00pm onwards

This is our traditional, not-to-be missed Christmas social event in the relaxing, tree-shaded surroundings of the Yarralumla Nursery. The gates (at the entrance to Weston Park) will be open from 6.00 to 6.30pm. If you are late the gates will be checked every ten minutes. In the event of bad weather shelter is available. Bring your own everything including plates and cutlery. For further information phone Sue Vidler on 272 3553(w) or 254 5373(h)

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR HOUSE- Walks Secretary KEEPING If you want to add any activiites to the program, please let Maurice have them by Monday 20 December. The following arrangements have been made to cover Editor absences by Committee members during the 'Silly Season'. The January edition of IT will essentially be an activity Check-In Officer program. Closing date for essential copy is Wednesday 15 Michael Pedvin will be away from time to time. However December. he reassures us that:

'there is no cause for alarm as for all intents and purposes the MEMBERSHIP MATTERS arrangement remains unchanged theonly difference will be the voice at the end of the phone' New Members Matthew James, Giralang; Chris Roper, Holder With the aid of technology and Telecom's dedication to providing a better service Gust ask Maurice) he will be Prospective Members transfering his phone to his parents' place who have kindly Leo Lamb, Macquarie ACT volunteered to take on this role. He asks that we be patient Greg Came, O'Connor ACT with them. Guy Soffing, Page ACT. A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE tional use. Following the declaration of the Lower Gleneig National Park in 1969 and a 15 year phase out period nearly The Great South West Walk all the huts were removed. The only huts remaining are 18 to 28 October 1993 those at Pattersons which I understand have been retained for historical reasons. Pattersons was a canoe camp estab- Participants: Enid Brooker, Doug Cl/lies, David Hall, Pat lished in the 1920's by the Pattersons ofWarrock Station for and Eric Pickering, John Thwaite. their fimily and staff.

This walk between Portland and Nelson in south west As we approached Nelson the white limestone cliffs of the had fascinated me since I read about it in the Gorge became much more evident and the November 1983 issue of WILD. The Portland Parks au- water seemed deeper. We could imagine how Mitchell felt thority provided track notes and the Portland Police ar- in 1836 as his party rowed towards the mouth of the river ranged safe parking for the cars. We contacted Mrs Gwen hoping to find a natural harbour. His hopes would have Bennett, Secretary of The Friends of the Great South West been soaring at this point ofthejourney. Unfortunately the Walk, who offered and kindly arranged transport to the start estuary proved to be quite unsuitable as a harbour. The track of the walk. Thank you, Gwen and Friends. followed the cliff-edge providing splendid river views. There were wild flowers in abundance, notably a very On 17 October Gordon Page, one of The Friends, met us attractive variety of grevillea. Here and there we caught at the Portland Police Station at 8.15 pm and transported us sight of the emus and an emu chick. Closer to Nelson were some 60 kilometres to Moleside camp. On the way Gordon a few boat houses. gave me tide charts for the coastal section of our walk and provi4ed some helpful advice. We set up camp in the dark We arrived in Nelson mid-afternoon after three days and 50 with steady rain falling. kilometres of walking. Nelson is a village with a store/post office, a hotel and accommodation. We collected the food Next morning we woke to find ourselvs in a rather for the second part of the walk which we had posted to the beautiful grassy place on a bend in the majestic Glenelg Nelson Post Office a week earlier. River. The river was much wider and deeper than I had expected. Pit toilets and water from a side creek were Next morning we set off down the road to the sand dunes available. The first three days of the walk were along the and the Discovery Bay Coastal Park. The walk over the next river which rises in the Grampians, winds its way west, seven days included a mixture of beach, dune and cliff briefly curving in and out of South Australia, and reaching walking and an excursion into the Mount Richmond the sea at Nelson. It is fortunate that this section of the river National Park. and its surrounds are protected by National Park status. It BEACHES. The beaches are wide, backed by dunes and was rather beautiful and peaceful walking alongside the pounded by an unrelenting sea. The surf was enormous. river. There were many wildflowers in a variety of colours- The huge waves reared up, curled over and disintegrated purple (glycine), red (kennedia, epacris impressa), pink (boronia, black-eyed susies), yellow (wattle, daisies), cream into a white foam. The wind would catch them at the crest sending sheets of fine spray several metres into the air and (epacris), white (tea-trees) etc. and a host of other varieties. travelling in unison with the breaking waves. We noticed The forest is mainly stringy-bark, with thickets ofgrass trees several fast flowing rips. These factors and the reasonably (Xanthorrhoea) with their tall four-metre woody stems cool conditions were enough to set aside any thoughts of covered with white flowers. Occasionally the track takes serious swimming or surfing. interesting diversions into the bush away from the river- the Eagle Hawk and Bullocky's Tracks are examples of these. Discovery Bay has 60 kilometres of beach broken only by the rugged Cape Montesqieu headland. We walked 35 En route to Nelson we camped at the Post and Rail Camp kilometres along the beach and did not see another soul. and at Pattersons. Pit toilets and water from a water tank fed There were enormous pieces of thick, leathery seaweed, by the toilet roof were available. These facilities were to be some interesting sea-birds - gulls, terns, dotterels and a feature of all but two of our camp-sites. oystercatchers - and in places, plenty of flotsam and jetsam. There are several other camps and landings in this section The camp-sites on the beach sections of the walk are tucked presumably used by canoeists and those in other watercraft. away in the shelter of dunes. The White Sands, Lake At Pritchard's landing we met Mr Kelly, a Park's officer. He Mombeong and the Swan Lake Camps are situated near was the only person we saw on this section of the walk. He fresh-water lakes in the Discovery Bay hinterland. The told us some interesting things. The river is tidal for over 70 beautiftil Trewalla Camp overlooks Bridgewater Bay. kilometres •upstream - as far inland as Dartnioor where Major Thomas Mitchell started his voyage in 1836. There LieutenantJames Grant of H.M. Brig Lady Nelson was the had been about 70 huts along the river, largely for recrea- first European to see this coast-line on December 3, 1800. Ew Page 2 found the dunes fascinating. Some dunes, particularly the ones a kilometre or so inland, are thickly vegetated with OdeIrate O%thArat 9a masses of impenetrable scrub. Beautiful green "curtains" of a species of rasibling succulent hang from any convenient bush or tree branch. Wild flowers were abundant - the de lad beautiful noonflower (carpobrotus) and the vividly purple daisy (brachycome) were two very spectacular varieties. cfpriègiad fe/arL. Without the track maintained by the Friends of the GSWW, progress in these areas would have been slow and difficult. The inland track from White Sands to Lake Mombeong was an example of this. The last kilometre of this section is a memorable walk along the shores of the picturesque and tranquil Lake Mombeong.

Other dunes have little vegetation but contain evidence of Aboriginal presence - shell middens, chert miningand tools. It is likely that similar evidence has been engulfed by shifting sands possibly to be revealed at some ftiture time. At the base level of these dunes is a peat-like material, appearing also on Doug Wnght's famous Chrislomas Day fesfivifies on Springbank the beach, which may belong to a former wetland. These Island are on again this year. dunes a1s6 contain relics of a former forest. Meet at noon just west of the boot ramp on Acton Peninsula (where Yet another variation on the dune theme occurredbetween the old Royal Canberra Hospital is) opposite Spnngbank Island. the beach and Swan Lake Camp. The two kilometre stretch from the beach to the Camp was stunning. We could have ALL ARE WELCOME. You will even see some of last year's participants been in the Sahara Desert! There were so many dunes with almost no vegetation. The dunes were huge, rising to 40 or BYO gourmet lunch. Contact Doug if you wish orif you are able to bdng 50 metres and the area vast. Some are used for the strictly o canoe, boat or other sailing vessel. controlled sport of dune buggy driving.

Othetwise just turn up readyu to relax in the shade and peace of the MOUNT RICHMOND NATIONAL PARK. As a break magnificanent trees. from the beach and dune walking and to avoid the soft sands of Descartes Bay we made a diversion inland to Mount Leader: Doug Wght 2814148(h). Richmond. Part of this section of the walk took us near farmland and pine plantations before entering the Park. The The Great South West Walk (continued) Park is renowned for its wildflowers; we were not disap- The Frenchman, Baudin aboard Le Geographe was next in pointed, flowers were everywhere. The mountain is the 1802. He is responsible for the French place names in the remains of a volcano covered by sand blown up from area and Grant for some of the British names. Grant noted Discovery Bay. It is now a habitat for some 450 species of many firesalong the Bay suggesting the presence ofAborig- native plants. The route out of the Park took us to Tarragal ines. He also noted that there was flat land behind the Camp then across some fields and stiles. It was enough to beaches covered with brush and tall timber. Settlement of cause an outburst of On Ilklemoor Baht'at from Enid and the area did not commence until the 1830's when pioneers David. At Bridgewater Lakes, normally a very attractive such as former sealers, Dutton and Henry, entered the area. area, we experienced a violent storm, a fitting welcome for (Crown Surveyor J Tyers arrived in 1839 to establish the our return to the coast and the cliffs. South Australian border - an exercise finally resolved in CLIFFS. There were two main areas ofcliffs to be walked:- 1914 by the Privy Council!). Cape Duquesne, and Capes Bridgewater and Nelson at DUNES. The dunes of today are possibly little different to either end of the beautiful Bridgewater Bay. Some cliff areas those seen by Grant, Baudin, Tyers and the early pioneers. were stony with no vegetation except for a few tough old The south-westerlies are still ferocious and unrelenting; the shrubs growing horizontally. Other cliff-tops were covered land is a little more vulnerable because of clearing, attempts with low-growing shrubs in flower, and pockets of mallee. to drain coastal swamps, over-grazing and erosion. There We had a surprise at the Blowholes. It was 8.30 am 26 have been problems with "dune drift" which has sometimes October 1993 and in the distance we could see a ranger threatened to drown the lakes and hinterland farming land. scurrying towards the cliff top. When we got close to him Marram grass introduced by Baron von Mueller in the 1880's has been used effectively in some places to stabiise Br the dunes. Page 3

The Great South West Walk (continued) buffetting by the wind estimated at 120 kph. Pat could we could see that he was busy varnishing the wood scarcely keep her feet. The Springs is arguably the most surrounds ofa plaque mounted on a stand. It was a memorial exposed and wind-swept camp-site in Australia but we to the Marie a three-mastedwoàden barque of 400 tons and managed to find a relatively calm camp a little farther inland. the Jane a three-masted schooner of 208 tons. The ships We set off to inspect the Springs. There are several natural were wrecked nearby in 1851 and 1863 respectively. The springs along this part of the coast. The reason for their plaque was to be draped with the Belgian flag and unveiled existence is simple enough. The cliffs are of limestone at 10.00 am that very morning by the Belgian Ambassador. underlain in places with impervious basalt. Ground water The Belgium Embassy tells me that the ship was en route seeps through the limestone to the basalt which happens to from Antwerp to Sydney via Adelaide with 25 passengers be tilting seawards. We clambered down the cliff via a including the Belgian Consul and nine personal staff. They convenient ramp to inspect this particular spring. Beautiful all perished. (Belgium had representation in Australia as fresh water was gushing from a hole in the limestone a few early as 1837!)

Pattersons THE GREAT SOUTH WEST WALK 03 Glenelg River 18 to 28 October 1993 02 Rail Post & Moleside S.A. Ot 04 Nelson SOUTH WEST VICTORIA

White Sands 05

Lake 06 Cape Mombeong Montesqueu Swan Lake Mt Richmond 07 A Bridgewater Lakes Tarragal DISCOVERY 08 • Portland BAY Descartes Bay Trewalla • 010 The Spring 0 Bridgewater Cape Duquesne 11 Bay 0 Mallee Cape ______ ' Bridgewater Cape Nelson Campsites= Oi to Cii

Another interesting place was the so-called Petrified Forest metres above sea level. Behind us the sea was in a fury, - sandstone monuments to a former forest. We noted pounding the rocks with all its might. We felt as if some of evidence of this forest over the full 60 kilometres of the waves would surely come and take us. From the Discovery Bay but the best examples of the former trees are seaward side it was obvious that the ramp we had walked in the area near the blowholes. The generally accepted down was man-made. Early settlers built it for cattle when theory is that drifting calcareous sand dunes covered forests other sources of water failed. ofmelaleuca lanceolata. Water percolated through the sand and formed a hard crust around the trees, a process helped At Cape Bridgewater we admired dolphins and seals by chemicals leaching out from the rotting trees. Subse- showing off their swimming and-diving skills in the water quent erosion has revealed sandstone casts representing below us. Some swallows swooped close by and showed over-sized replicas of the trees. On the cliffs of Cape their considerable aerobatic talents in the strong wind. We Duquesne approaching the Springs Camp we experienced made our way down to the beach-side village of Bridge- the full might of a southerly-buster. We were subjected to water tucked in the sheltered western end of the beautiful Bridgewater Bay. We found the kiosk shown on the map Page 4 OW contintinued on page 7 CONSERVATION NOTES

On 17 November I • Logging in the Upper . This matter has been attended the quarterly in the press with protesters being arrested. Council will be General Meeting of consulting with the Wilderness Society (ACT) on a repre- the Conservation sentation to the NSW Government on this issue. Council of the - . South East Region • Exotic plants. The ACT Government is not keeping and Canberra as the abreast of this matter. (The South American Coka plant is Club's representative. a listed noxious weed, but the Spanish Broom is not listed, even though it is invading the upper Cotter). Our club isamember of the Conservation There is uncertainty about the club's role in conservation :7 .. Council, which is a and how we should manifest this role. Evidence of this is peak body for a varie- the warmth of the discussion at our September AGM about ty of organisations in this region which are concerned about our lack of financial commitment to conservation in recent the protection of the natural environment. It employs a full- years. To focus on this issue I wilibe putting a motion in generous time Director, who is able to represent to the various early 1994 to a General Meeting that we make a govemnents, Federal, State and Local the concerns of financial donation to Conservation Council. I will wel- community organisations. It is therefore the major body for come any other, alternative proposals about how we should the representation of these issues to government and for the manifest our commitment to the protection of the environ- focusing of public statements through the media on them. ment which we all enjoy. I believe that the Club's interests in environmental conser- Christmas Present Suggestions vation are well served through its membership Two books have appeared recently in the ACT which The issues which were discussed at the quarterly meeting would make ideal gifts for lovers of the outdoors: included: • A Field Guide to Australian Birds • Mulligan's Flat • Wild Flowers of the ACT • Environmental legislation Both can be found at the Envirohment Centre, Kingsley • Fuelwood Street, Acton which has lots of other items which would be • Kowen Forest and the Tinderry wildlife corridor ideal Christmas presents.

The ACF Coastal Walk— the Council will be organising (Please ring me on 2886947 ifyou wish to discuss this article abus for a group to walk a section ofthe coast when the ACF with me.) group are in the Bateman's Bay area (expected to be early February 1994). Ring me on 2886947 for more details if Mike Morriss, you wish to participate in this. Conservation Council Representative

MOTION PASSED AT NOVEMBER MEETING

At the November monthiy club meeting, members agreed to amend a resolution adopted at the 1993 Annual General Meeting, on the financial management framework for the Committee. The resolution stated:

'Any proposed expenditure not provided for in the approved budget for a given period (including expenditure exceeding the budget forecast for an item by more than $25 or 10%, whichever is the greater) is to be referred to the members for consideration and determination by resolution prior to a commitment being entered into.'

At the November meeting it was agreed that the above resolution be amended to exempt search and rescue reimbursements from the payment limitations applying to other types of expenditure, by inserting, at the beginning of the existing resolution, the words:

'Except for the reimbursement of expenses reasonably incurred by persons in responding to call-out requests from or on behalf of the Club's Search and Rescue Coordinator,'

Page 5 STEPPING OUT: Sleeping Bag Stories away ice collected in the bags so that Bower's 7.7kg bag ended up weighing 1 5kgs while both Wilson's bags ended Man Vidler led a trip up being 18kgs. over Mts Scabby and I've also done some research into the peculiarities of Kelly in late Autumn. Halfway through Sat- 'sleeping out' in Australia and have unearthed some quaint urday Alan asked stories that are related below. whether everyone had Travelling to the goldfields in 1853 John Sherer noted 'the way we made our beds was this: we broke a quantity ofsmall boughs and leaves off the trees, which we spread on the ground three or four inches thick, on which we laid our blankets, and then crept in between them'. A tent (or fly) of sorts was rigged overhead. a sleeping bag suita- An Englishman residing in Australia wrote in 1911 that ble for the climate and campers should ensure that they protected themselves from declared that he was the cold ground as well as the air. 'Provide yourself first of going to brave it in all with a roomy canvas tick, and stuff it well with gum his summer-weight leaves,long grass or other such foliage'. The best bedding bag. is to cut, trim and sharpen eight wooden pegs (30-45cm long) and then drive them in pairs into the ground in two 'What care I for a parallel rows 60cms apart. Two metre long saplings, trimmed goose-featherbed, of branches, were fitted between each pair of pegs and the with the sheet space between the two walls filled with bracken and ferns. turned down so bravely, 0? For tonight I shall sleep in a cold open field, This use of vegetation for mattresses persisted well into this Along with the wraggle-taggle gypsies, OF century. Paddy's book Bushwalking and Camping carried this suggestion in many ofits editions. A party tore bark from the This got me thinking how fortunate we are with our super- paperbark tree for use as a ntattress in 1944. duper, light-weight sleeping bags and wondering where we would be without them. How did our hardy forefathers We all know that our swagmen carried blankets but I have manage and what is the background to our modern ultra- been unable to find out just when the first sleeping 'bag' luxurious appurtenance? came into use. Early attempts by recreationists were made out of sacking, hessian or a blanket, folded in half, and sewn The earliest reference to sleeping bags I've found relate to along the bottom and up the side. A blanket or rug could Fridtjof Nansen's crossing of Greenland in 1888. After also be wrapped round the torso before setthng into the bag. several experiments he found sheep-skin sleeping bags, Grey or blue blankets were considered to be the best. A few though allowing perspiration through, were disadvantaged sheets of newspaper inserted between hessian and blanket by being very heavy in comparison with the amount of could provide extra warmth. warmth they afforded. Reindeer skin was the best and, in comparison with its weight, was the warmest. Unfortunate- On their first long journey in 1912 Myles Dunphy and Bert ly the fur did not stand much wear, and the skin, if exposed Gallop made sleeping bags out of American cloth which was to too much moisture, soon lost its hair. Dog skin was a lined with a blanket. As a young man working in the bush good deal better and stronger but was not as warm. Wolf- Ben Estate used two chaffbags. The end of one bag was cut skin was better still but expensive. off and then sewn onto the lip of the second. This was then lined with brown paper and the occupier bedded down Nansen took two bags designed to sleep his party of six. (He beside the fire. had toyed with one bag but decided against it as the party would be jeopardised should it be lost down a crevasse). The first known use of sleeping bags of down in Australia Each bag had a hood-shaped flap which could be buckled occurred about 1910 on a Melbourne Amateut Walking over their heads when necessary. and Touring Club trip to Wilson's Promontory. These proved so successful the Club imported a number from By 1901 polar explorers were using sleeping bags and the Germany as they were unavailable in Australia. When National Antarctic Expedition used sleeping 'suits'of rein- relatives of a friend ofDorothy Lary returned from overseas deer pelts. Eiderdown sleeping bags were used inside the in 1921 Dorothy and her friend cut patterns from the reindeer skins. A small party of three ventured off for five imported sleeping bag to make their own. weeks to inspect a penguin rookery. when their tent blew flk'i

Page 6 In an unpublished manuscript (1930) Myles Dunphy sug- URGENTLY REQUIRED: gested folding a single blanket lengthwise and sewing the New Conservation Officer base and half-way up the side together. The rest of the side TheClub needs anew Conservation Officer as Rene Davies has resigned due could then be completed with buttons (or hooks) and eyes to an oveiseas posfing. Responsibilities are to coordinate the Club's conser- 20cm apart or fastened with safety pins. Some heavyjapara, vafion jirogram, represent the club at Conservation Council of the South East canvas or khaki cloth cut larger than the blanket should then Region and Canberra and at meetings of other conservation organisations, be prepared in the same form as the blanket but using push- and advisethe club on conservation issues, campaigns and prolects. If you are studs. This design however had poor ventilation and there interested in filling this role please let a member of thçComittej know. was a need to air the blankets.

Jack Thwaites recalled that back in Tasmania in 1931 he used a canvas bag in which was a rolled-up eiderdown. Eiderdown sleeping bags gradually came in to use - either injapara or 'campette'. Catalogues for 1935 showedapure down sleeping bag costing $4.50. In 1943 a sleeping bag could be purchased for $6.95.

Material shortages and the Manpower Authority affected Paddy Pallin's output during the war. In April 1945 Paddy announced that he was expected some eiderdown sleeping bags to be available soon. Only two sizes, 178 and 198cms, The Great South West Walk (continued) would be available and no zips or special designs were and had a welcome break fromour dehydrated diet of the permitted. Scarcity meant that only bona fide club mem- past week before moving on to Trewalla Camp. Trewalla ben would be allowed to order. Byjune the Federation had Camp was possibly the most attractive camp-site on the forty-five applications. walk. It is sheltered and surrounded by lush vegetation and wild-flowers. There are steps leading to a wooden deck Immediate post.-war years saw a shortage of japan and where we would sit with our mugs of tea and enjoy views eiderdown. It got so that Paddy would periodically have a of the ocean. sleeping bag sale and customers had to queue to obtain a bag. Surplus army bags appeaied in disposal stores but these THE FINAL TWO DAYS. In the final two days we walked were filled with kapok which tended'to gather in lumps. the beach ofBridgewater Bay and the cliffs of Cape Nelson. where there is a lighthouse. It was windy but fine for our In June 1959 Paddy introduced his first Hotham model for final night at Mallee Camp. In the morning we set out on cold conditions. Later in the 1960's the. Bogong was the final 16 kilometres of walking. After a few kilometres it released using nylon material and cost $47.50. Polyester- began to rain and the wind grew stronger. On the exposed filled bags appeared about 1974 but wer&buiky. cliffs it was bitterly cold. At about 11.30 am we staggered wet and cold into the Portland Information Centre. We were glad to change into References: warm, dry clothes. The walk started and finished in rain but Bashford, The Wraggle- Taggle Gypsies we were happy and content having completed our eleven day, 175 kilometre walk. We thoroughly enjoyed the Nansen, The First Crossing of Greenland John Sherer, The Gold-Finder in Australia experience ofwalkingin this beautiful part ofAustralia. The terrain is varied and fill ofinterest. There are beautiful views of river, lakes, beach, cliffs and dunes. Wildflowers are abundant and there are many geological and archaeological surprises. The walking is easy thanks to the development of HOUSE-SITTER REQUIRED the track by the Portland High School and community groups in 1983 and continuing track maintenance by the Norm Becker requires someone to sit his house and Friends of the Great South West Walk. • car when he is in Europe for six months from late We averaged 16 kilometres a day with plenty of time for March 1994. viewing, photography and investigating and were in camp Please phone Norm on by 3.00-3.30 pm each day. This area is not remote in the same sense as Kakadu or the Kimberley but there is that 231 6061(h) or 271 2233(w) wonderfiul experienceof wilderness. The sub-title used by if you are interested. the. Portland people is most appropriate - A Walk on the Wild Side. • Eric Pickering Page 7

TIVITY PRO GRAM

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 can are only partly filled. Park admission and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately. Members are reminded that bookings close at 200pm on Thursday.

CHECK-IN/CONTACT OFFICER

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

GRADING OF WALKS (S) Short - under 12km/thy (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 (VT) Wet - compulsory swims, many river crossings NOTE: In calculating distance 1 km is added for every 100 metres climbed.

December (10)11-13 inclusive - Nadgee Nature Reserve - M/M Take a day's leave to enjoy some ofthe best coastline Southern NSW has to offer! Opportunity for a leisurely coastal walk, swims and wildlife. Easy walking and great fishing. Trip restricted to 8 people so book early. Note Friday Night departure. Map: Nadgee 1:25000. Leader: Doug Wright 2814 48 (h). Transport Costs: about $40. December (10)11-12 - Nadgee Nature Reserve - M/M As above, but for those who cannot take a day's leave. Limit ofsix peàple. Map: Nadgee 1:25000. Leader: Bill Brown 2489948(h) 2764704(w). Transport Costs: about $40. December 11-12 - Queens Pound River, Lake Creek - M/M-R These are picturesque waterways, flowing on pink granite through deep gorges in . There are numerous idyllic poois, usually under small cliffs surrounded by ferns, and the trip involves about 25 swims. There is a 400m climb over the watershed with superb views on the top. Rock-hopping is easy. Map: Yowrie 1:25000. Leader: George Carter 2512 130(h), 2633549(w). Transport Costs: about $21. Note: This trip was left out of last month's IT, due to the mysteries of "cut & paste". December 12 - Emu Flat/Smokers Flat/Square Rock - S/M-E Gentle walk for those Bung Knees! Mostly on tracks. Map: Gorin Dam 1:25000. Leader: Sue Vidler 25453 73(h). Transport Costs: about $6. December 12 - Kambah Pool to Casuarina - M/M Walk along the track from Kambab Pool to Casuarina Sands. This is longer, harder to follow and more of a challenge than Kambah Pool to Pine Island. .A great trip to have the odd swim .Jews Point is a lovely lunch spot. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: Vance Brown 2513997(h) . Transport Costs: about $5. Page 8 Wednesday December 15 - Christmas Barbecue (see further details on page 1) This will he held at Yarralumla Nursery, starting at 6pm. December (17) 18-19 - Woila - L/R Friday evening departure and camp at Big Badja. Descend to Woila Clearing then climb Mother Woila and on to Tabletop for a delightful if waterless camp. On Sunday we either return via Scout Hat and Woila Clearing or Dampier Trig. Energetic walking in a fantastic wilderness. Maps:Badja & Snowball 1:25000. Leader: John I'Ons 2316326(h) 2766582(w). Transport Costs: approx $17.00. December 18, - Legoland Supper & Christmas Carols Walk from the site of the old Honeysuckle Creek collimation tower to Legoland (10-15 mins). Enjoy a pre- Christmas feast as the sun sets over Namadgi and maybe even send a few Christmas carols echoing down the Orroral Valley. Bring your torch, food and wine. Meet in Tharwa at 4pm. Map: Corin Dam 1:25000. Leaders: Janet & Paul Edstein 2881398 (Ii). Transport Costs: about $8. - December 18 - Gingera Wildflowers Walk - M/E-M Walk from Mt Ginini to the summit of Gingera via Stockyard Arboretum Spur for good views of the ACT and Kosciusko National Park. There should be early summer wildflowers in abundance. Return over Mt Ginini. Suitable for fit beginners. Map: Corin Dam 1:25000. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 2540764(h) 2643472(w) Transport Costs: about $10. Christmas Day 1993 Festivities - Springbank Island See details page 3. December 26-29 - Four days in the Brogo - S/M-R/W A leisurely trip taking in many poo1s and sandy beaches on the and Yankec's Creek. Plenty of time to swim and admire the views of the Deua and Wadbilliga areas. This is a modified version of the Christmas trip to the area three years ago. On the returnjourney we will stop at the famous Pie Shop. Map: Puen Buen 1:25000. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 2540764(h) 26434 72(w). Transport Costs: about $24. December 27 - January 1, 1994 - Genoa River -' M/M After leaving the Cann Highway there is a walk along a track of approx. lOkins to reach the Genoa River at GR092715. According to the map Genoa River flows through a deep valley for the next 20kms. I am envisaging a relaxed Christmas trip not exceeding lOkms a day. If anyone is feeling more energetic, there are plenty of surrounding mountains for them to climb. Ihaven't walked in this area before, but have been reliably (?) informed that the Genoa River has shingle banks and plenty of deep poois, ideal for a relaxed trip. Map: Craigie 1:100000. Leader: Meg McKone. 2545902 (h) Transport Costs about $40-50. December 27-January 5 - Wilsons Promontory/The Grampians/Mt Feathertop - M/E A leisurely Xmas/New Year ramble in some splendid parts of Victoria. Feel free to participate in all or part of the itinerary or make suggestions. Maps: Wilson. Promontory National Park.: Outdoor Leisure Map, Northern Grampians 1:50000 Leisur Map, Bogong 1:100000 Topo. Contact: Harriette Wilson 2495449(w) 2474284(h) Christmas-New Year - West Coast of Tasmania/Other Walks in TasmanL The rugged coastline between Macquarie Harbour and Port Davey in southwes Tasmania provides spectacular coastal scenery. This trip will sample part of thi coastline between Low Rocky Point and Port Davey. Some scrub and compul- sory swims across rivers. Limitedparty size. Access to and from the area is by plane, but will also involve a boat trip across the magnificent Bathurst Harbour. Approximate dates (23rd) and 24th December to 2ndjanuary. Anticipated that some will stay on to do more walking. You may like to stay orjoin us. Maps: Port Davey 1:100000 and Olga 1:100000 . Further details: Chris Sinkora 287 1033(h) 2506902(w) or Genevieve Aiken 2472518(h).

Page 9 January 1-3 - Clyde River Exploratory - S-M/M/W We will walk in from Yadboro to abase camp, probably at thejunction of Hollands Creek and the Clyde, sampling the river pools on the way. On Sunday we will investigate further up the Clyde with day packs. (1 have only seen one small section of this part of the river - at the junction with Claydons Creek, hence the exploratory nature of the trip). On Monday there will be a leisurely return trip to the cars admiring some of the best scenery in the region (Castle, Byangee Walls etc) with time for swinmiing. Map: CMW Budawangs. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 254 0764 (ii) 264 3472(w). Transport Costs: about $22. January 8-9 Endrick to Shoalliaven - M-L/R This year we will start at the falls and head downstream. On Sunday we will explore some of the spectacular Coolumburn Creek before returning to a car left near Douglas Paddock. Great for those who like scenic country, extended rock hopping, and much swimming, possibly with packs. Other people should NOT come! Map: Nerriga 1:25000. Leader: Alan Vidler 2545373 (/i). Transport Costs: about $20. January 11 - IT Collation 8.00pm atJohn Kyatt's rural retreat, Forbes Creek Road, Hoskingstown, NSW. To be preceded by a BBQ starting at 6.00pm. Phone John on 2382517(h) if you need instructions on how to get to his place. January 15 - Molonglo below Coppins - M/M A walk for a hot summer's day mainly down the gorge with frequent swimming stops. Bring bathers and children if you wish. Start mid-morning, finish by tea time. Maps: Canberra and Cotter 1:50000Leader: Keith Sayers 2583268(h) 295 7774(w). January 16 - Tuross Cascades Bludge Trip - StE The length of the walk down the road will depend on how far we can get the cars; normally it is about 3 kim. lithe rock pool with the waterslide is unpopulated, we will spend most ofour time relaxing, swimming and sliding there, otherwise we will look for a pool further downstream. There will be an optional side trip to view the spectacular Tuross Falls ifsomeone else will lead it. Maps: Cobargo 1:100000, Belowra 1:25000. Leader: Vance Brown 251 3997(h). Transport costs: about $18. January 15-16 - Belowra Creek - S/R/W Drop into the Belowra Creek from the Western Distributor near thejunction with SugarloafCreek and walk to the then back up the fire trail with a short car shuffle ifpossible. Will camp somewhere on Belowra Creek hopefully near a good swimming hole. Map: Corong 1:25000. Leader: Murray Dow 2574371(h). Transport Costs: about $20. January 15-16 - Blue Lake Circuit - M/E Jindabyne for coffee and pastria, followed by a stroll from Charlotte Pass to Blue Lake. Camp will be made 'on the eastern side of Mt Twynam; Sunday will entail a walk along the Main Range to Mt Kosciusko and back to Charlotte Pass. Fuel stoves only. Map: Kosciusko 1:25000. Leader: Richard Bain 2574816(h) 2994422(u). Transport Costs: about $25, plus park entry fee. January 19 - Uriarra BBQ The Club's traditional January BBQ will be held again starting at 6.00pm at Uriarra Crossing. January 22 - - M/E A repeat of Vance's December walk from Kambah to Cotter. One of the most under-rated tracks in the ACT, with lots of swimming and great scenery. Much of the track is through long grass so long trousers or gaiters are reconmmnded. Car shuffle required. Joint walk with NPA. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: Murray Dow 2574371(h). January 22-23 - Pretty Plain Hut/Wheelers Hut - M/E From Round Mt carpark we shall proceed south via fire trails and open grasslands to Pretty Plin Hut to camp. On Sunday we shall exit via Wheelers Hut and the Dargals Range all on track providing excellent views. Map: Kosciusko 1:100000. Leader: Gerald Dodgson 2549452(h) 2633089(w). Transport costs: about $28.

Page 10 January 23 - Ravine View, Three Mile Dam and Mt Selwyn - LIE Fromjust north of Kiandra.we will head west across the snowgrass to Wallace's Creek Trail, then follow it south along the cusp of the Great Dividing Range to make Three Mile Darn for lunch, where we'll boil a billy. We'll then cOntinue past Mt Selwyn as far as the Tabletop fire trail, and return to Kiandra via Dunns Hill. Map: Yarrangobilly 1:100 000 or Ravine and Cabrarnurra 1:25 000. Leader: David Truman 2546700 (h), 2724632 (w). Transport Costs: about $23. January 22-23 - Brógo River/Yankees Creek - M/M/W One of rny favourite two day trips converted to three days so we can soak in the atmosphere. Both the Brogo and the Yankees are set in deep valleys, characterised by small cliffs on the bends and several good pools (some with sandy beaches). Crossing the water head involves a 400m climb and provides some good views. Map: Puen Buen 1:25000. Leader: George Carter 2512 130(h) 2633579(w) Transport Costs: about $25; Note: Limit of 8 people. January 22-23 - Water Race & Tail Race Creek - S/R/W Descend into the Tonga and Tail Race creek from the Shoalhaven return via the Water Race Creek. Mostly along riverbeds with several waterfalls, some ofwhich will require detours up steep loose hillsides. Mountain goats will enjoy this trip. Map: Tonga &Nernga 1:25000. Leader: Norm Becker23l6O6l(h). Transport Costs: about $20. ,January 26 (Australia Day) - Angle Crossing to Tharwa SIM Walk along the Murrumbidgee River close to Canberra through a very attractive little gorge (Gigerline) with frequent delightful swimming spots. We may start a little downstream from Angle Crossing this time to miss the brambles. Be prepared to cross the river if necessary. Map: A CT 1:100000. Leader: Vance Brown 2513997(h). Note: Bookings by Sunday, 23januaty. January 29 - Watsons Crags - MIM Stop atJindabyne for coffee and cakes then wallc from Charlotte Pass past Blue Lake out to the Crags. The yiew of the Main Range and Geehi Valley should be spectacular and wildflowers should be at their best. Map: Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Alan Levy 2315093(h) 2 666543(w). Transport Costs: about $25 plus national park entry fees. January 29 (pm) - Kambah Pool to Pine Island - SIM-E Starting at about 1.30pm, we will follow the walking track for a pleasant stroll from Kambah Pool to Pine Island. If conditions are suitable we may do part of the walk along the river - that is, off the track. There are several good swimming spots along the way. The walk will be followed by an optional barbecue near the cars at Pine Island. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: Vatice Brown 2513997(h). Transport Costs: Informal (I normally ask people to find their own way to Kambah, but I will try tofix up li/is for those who need them). January 29-30 - Big Horseshoe BendlBloèkuplMt Ayre - Lilo Trip. After a car shuffle we will descend to Big Hoseshoe Bend. Here we will inflate our rubber/tanvas (not plastic) lilos and start liloing, arriving the next day at Mt Ayre after camping above the Blockup. We will then climb back to the cars at Bungonia. Map: Touga & Caoura 1:25000. Leader: Alan Vidler 2545373(h). Transport Costs: about $20. January 30 - Canoe Trip Murrumbidgee River - Wet A lazy day starting from above Cavan and paddling to Tameus Bridge Beach. There are lots of opportunities to swim and enjoy the sandy beaches. This is a good introductory trip for beginners. BYO canoe or hire in the ACT. Map: Natmap Bñndabella 8627. Leader: Chtis &lkwiy 249 7167(h). Transport Costs: about $12. February 5-6 - Vickery's Hut//Caves - M/W Saturday will involve a long drive via coffee shops etc to the above area. We intend walking from the cars to Vickery's Hut for a rather up market dinner and camp. Sunday will be different with a walk back out to the cars and a day walk exploring the Yarrangobilly River from Yans Crossing to the caves (lots ofswimming opportunities in this beautiful limestone gorge concluding with the thermal pool near the caves). Map: Kosciusko 1:100000. Leader: Gerald Dodgson 2549452 (h) 2633089 (w). Transport Costs: about $26. Page 11 February 5 - Tidbinbilla Mtn & The Pimple - MIM Climb Mt Tidbinbilla from Mountain Creek to see the alpine daisies then over to the Pimple for more views and a sighting of the rare Tinigringi Gum; a graceful and small tree. Return via a spur off south Tidbinbilla Peak. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25000 Leader: Murray D6w 257 4371(h). Transport Costs: about $10. February 6 - Bundanoon Creek - S-M/E-M -: ,' • We will explore the raiorest gully near the entrance to the old Erith - ff# . '.:. coal mine before taking in some ofthe famous Bundanoon lookouts. The gorge and cliffs are like miniature Blue Mountains. We will then descend to an excellent swimming hole in Bundanoon Creek for lunch where I will show you a little waterfall hidden in a cave. We will return by the Fairy Bower Falls. Map: Bundanoon 1:25000. Leader: Vance Brown 2513997 (Ii). Transport Costs: about $18. February 6 - Blue Lake Circuit - LIE One of the classic day walks in the Kosciusko National Park. Stait from Charlotte Pass, out to Blue Lake, over Carruthers Pass and down to lunch overlooking Lake Albina. Return to the cars is via the Kosciusko Summit. Map Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Ian Sinclair 2547034(h) 2162531(w). Transport Costs: about $25 plus park entry fee. February 8 - IT Collation 8.00pm at the home of Rene Lays, 57 Shannon Circuit, Kaleen. It will be preceded by a BBQ starting at 600pm. February 12-13 - Mt ManjarlMt Black Jack/Wheeler's Hut —LIE Two vantage points in the western Snovy Mountains (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 Tooma Dam. Map: Yarrangobilly 1:100000 and Khancoban 1:50 000. Leader: David Truman 234 6700(h), 272 4632(w). Transport Costs: about $28. February 1994 - CYCLE TRIP North Island, New Zealand At this stage we propose to cycle from Auckland to Wellington visiting Rotorua, Taupo, and the Tongariro and Egmont national parks. While most days riding will be short (ie under lOOkms), there could be a few hard days as we would like to cycle, push or walk most of the way up Mount Egmont, Tongariro and Ruapehu. Leaders: Roger & Roseniarie Edwards 2887863(h). PS: Plan for some great downhill runs February 12-13 —Jacobs River - MIMIW From the Barry Way I 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. February 13 - Umpteeth 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 will be several hours spent lazing near or in crystal pools. We willexit via a different route. Due to the fragility of the area there is a linñt of 8 people, but if! can get another leader, I can arrange for a S/R 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 Vidler 25453 73(h). Transport Costs: about $25. February 14 - Walks Planning Evening Maurice is hosting a walks planning session/BBQ (BYO everything) at 8.00pm, 8 D'Hage Court, Melba. The session will be preceded by a briefing for new/novice leaden at 700pm, so if you would like to find out what is involved in leading a walk this is a MUST!

Page 12 February 19-20 - Cooleman Homestead/Cave Creek - M/E A fascinating area in the northern part ofKosciusko 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 cotry 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). Transport costs: about $25.. February 19 - Canoe Trip Clyde River (wet) Ride the morning incoming tide from Nelligen up to Shallow Crossing and camp there overnight. Dawn 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: Natinap 8926 Leader: Chris Bellamy 24971 67(h) Transport Costs: about $20. February 26-27 - Ginini/Goodradigbee/Cave Creek - M/R/W One group will start at Ginini, off Mt Franklin Rd, the other from the start of the Goodradigbee at Pocket Saddle. The route will follow Harry's Spur Fire Trail, Dunns Flat and Goodradigbee River and camp at Cave Creek. On Sunday we return to the cars via the Goodradigbee River, Cave Creek or Cooleman Pools. This trip will require two parties of 4 or 8 as a car swap is necessary. You will get your feet wet in a lovely area! Map: Corin Dam, Peppercorn &Rules Point 1:25000. Leader: Maurice Wicks 258 8890(h). Transport Costs: about $25. February 26 - Shoalhaven Block-up - S/M The old flying fox tnck 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 ifyou want to float through the gorge. Four wheel drive vehicles (even toy ones like my Subaru) would be useful for this trip. Map: Caoura 1:25000. Leader: Vance Brown 2513997 (h).. Transport Costs: about $16. February 27 - Canoe Flat- - M/M From Badgerys Crossing, downstream on the Shoalhaven River to a pleasant white sandy beach with superb views of sandstone cliffs above. Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning will involve relaxing, swimming, eating, reading, drinking tea, and short side trips. Map: Caoura 1:25000. Leader: Richard Bain 257481 6(h) 2994422(w). Transport Costs: about $15. March (4) 5-7 - The Six Foot Track - Katoomba to Jenolan 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 reachJenolan 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 trip back to Katoomba. March - Ettrenta Gorge and Cabbage Tree Creek - M/M-R/W A five day walk in this interesting and remote area with rock scrambling and magnificant views. Dates are flexible (18 -22 March???). For further details and to discuss perferred dates please phone Eric or Pat Pickering 2862128(h) as soon as possible. Take a mortgage outfor the maps: Touga, Yalwal & Burner 1:25000! March (11) 12-14 Bannar 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. Paddlers 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. 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: CMW Budawangs. Leader: Richard Bain 2574816(h) 2994422(w). Transport costs: about $18.

Page 13 March 13 - Long Point to Badgerys Spur - MIMIW 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. March 13 - Blue Gum Creek - M/R After walking up to Booroomba Rocks I 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. Leader: Roger and Rosemarie Edwards 288 7863 (h) 295 4598(w). Transport Costs: about $10. Note: Limit of 10. March 19-21 (Canberra Day) —Jagungal/Brooks Hut - MIM 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 Brooks Hut via the fire trail to camp. Return via Table Top Mountain and fire trail to Mt Selwyn. Maps: Kosciusko, Tantangara, Berridale and Yarrangobilly 1:100000. Leader: Harriette Wilson 2474284(h) 2495994(w). Enquiries & Transport Co-ordinator: Richard Bain 2574816 (h). Transport Costs: about $25. March 26-27 - Royal National Park - M/E Two contrasting day walks in beautiful sandstone country, after Friday night spent in or near Sydney: (1) Otford.to Wattamolla (along the coast), and (2) Uloola and Karloo Tracks (Waterfall to Heathcote via Blue Pools, Uloola Falls and Karloo Pool). Take your swimmers and camera. If time and enthusiasm permit; we could also walk part ofthe Bullawarring Track in Heathcote National Park (from Waterfall). Map: Royal National Park. Leader: David Truman 2346700 (h), 2724632 (w). Transport Cost: about $35. April 3 - Bungonia Gorge, Shoalhaven River - MIM-R We will descend into the spectacular Bungonia Gorge via the steep red track. Our route then proceeds through the sheer rock-walled gorge to the famous "boulders". To get past these it is necessaty, 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 inevitable swinmiing 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 2513997 (Ii). Transport Costs: about $17 (including a contribution to the park fee). 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 ofThe Pilot. They consist ofCobberas 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 Australian Alps. 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 247 4284(h) 249 5994(w) Transport Co-ordinator and Enquiries: Richard Bain 257 4816(h) 2994422(w). Transport Costs: about $30. April 9-10 - Hume and Hovell Track: Brindabella Road to the Snowy Mts Highway - LIE This is a beautiful section ofthe track, taking in sedgeland and snowgum woodland ofMidalong Swamp Flora Reserve, Mt Ninibo, The Hole, waterfalls and wet forest through to Thomas Boyd Trackhead at Goobarragandra (where we'll camp), then over a metal swing bridge and through more wet forest to reach the Snowy Mountains Highway south ofTumut. Map: Brindahella and Tumut 1:100000, or Bobbys Plains, Lacmalac and Blowering 1:25 000. Leader: David Tn4n:an 2546700(h), 2724632(w). Transport Costs: about $33. Page 14 ANZAC DAY Long Weekend - The Viking (2nd Attempt) - MIM The October long weekend was without doubt 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: Hou'itt 1:100000. Leader: Richard Bain 2574816(h) Transport Costs: about $55. April 23 - 25 - Mt Cloudmaker/Ti-Willa/Gingra Range - LIE - M/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 GangerangRange over 1-ugh 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 ICanangra Walls. Map: Kanangra and Yerranderie 1:25000. Leader: David Truman 254 6700(h), 272 4 632(w). Transport Costs: about $38. May 7-8 - The Kerries/Mawsons Hut - MIM 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 ent rance fees. May 15 - Mt Clear - MIM We'll leave cars at the Mt Clear campground, head southeast to Mt Clear, then north through splendid snow gums and snowgrass before dropping back down and heading cross country back to the cars. Tea or coffee and a cup essential! Map: Bredbo and Colinton 1:25000 or ACT 1:100 000. Leader: David Truman 2546700(h), 2724632(w). Transport Costs: about $11. May 28-29 - The Grose Valley - MIE We'll camp Friday night above Perry's Lookdown and on Saturday morning, starting from near Mount Victoria, we'll take the track past Victoria Falls down to the Blue Gum Forest, and camp at Acacia Flat. On Sunday we'll ascend to Evans Lookout and continue through the Grand Canyon to the trackhead above Neate's Glen. Map: Katoomba and Mt Wilson 1:25 000 or Blue Mts-Burragorang. Leader: David Truman 2546700(h), 2724632(w). Transport Costs: about $40. PREVIEWS JUNE LONG WEEKEND - Danjera Creek to Twelve Apostles Spur and Possibility Point. 'This walk presents a range ofterrain from open forest and creek bed to semi-rainforest with the ultimate reward ofa magnificent lookout over Ettrema Gorge' - from Fitzroy Falls and Beyond. Leaders: Genevieve Aiken and Harriette Wilson, 2495994(w) 2474284(h). CHRISTMAS 1994 - NEW ZEALAND: MT ASPIRING NATIONAL PARK & SURROUNDS A number of years ago I organized a four week trip that included tramps in the Matukituki, Wilkin, and Beans Burn rivers. Along with these rivers different parties went over Rabbit Pass, Cascade Saddle, Fiery Col, The Routeburn, Greenstone/Caples etc. Iffinances allow I plan to visit the area again next Christmas/ New Year. I would also like to put a party through to Neils Beach startiig from Ram Flat. This would be a major 3-4 week trip through and over some of the best country N.Z has to offer. Because ofthe popularity of N.Z at this time of the year I need to make flight bookings in the first quarter of 1994. I can organize the trip so all types of trampers (Aussies use the word Bushwalker) are satisfied. With jet boats, food drops, local and international transport to organize please indicate your interest at the earliest opportunity by calling Maurice Wicks 258 8890(h) Initially Map: Mount Aspiring National Park Map 1:150000 will give a good overview. Approx Cost $1000.00

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