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walks or social activities that The focus on the social programme President's Prattle have the potential to impact on over the last couple of months has the viability of their thps. meant that valuable work being done Recent Letters to the Editér the Committee should provide• by the Committee in other areas has (December/Jaicuary' IT)' have nOtice for any activities that'the been less'visible than I would have generated much debate amongst Committee expects will be liked. In my first Prattlei noted that members about what sort of Club we attended by a large number of the Committee's priorities would be are and what sort of Club we should members in at least the three to improve the walk prograrmne, to be. In response to the issues raised in issues of IT preceding the event. give increased attention to our duty of care obligations and to adopt a this debate, the Committee has the Cámmittee should not accept developed the following guidelines more proactive approach to for the Club programme non- conservation issues. It seems timely to asiist leaders, the Walk Secretary bushwalking activities of other and the Social Secretary in their to provide you with an update of our organisations that have the progress in'each of these areas. efforts to put together a balanced potential to conflict with the programme of activities for Club's walking activities. Walk Programme: ,Rob Horsfield members: held a short forum on the - Walk I have discussed these guidelines Programme with interested members • a viable social programme that with Meg McKone. Meg has after the November General Meeting complements the Club's walking subsequently advised thathe and has already acted on a number of activities is important for the guidelines address the issues that led suggestions raised at that meeting. overall health of the Club to her foreshadowed motions (see December/January' IT for (January IT) and that she will now • members who are prepared to details). - Rob has also organised a not prdceed withthese totions at the six part Navigation Refresher Course lead walks for the Club need to February General Meeting. be given adequate notice of other that commences later this month (details in this IT). We are conscious of the need to look Advisory Committee. This would at ways of better supporting our be a first for the Club and would give regular leaders and this must be a us a greater opportunity to influence priority task over the balance of the decisions on the management of life of this Committee. some of the areas in which we walk regularly. Duty of Care: A Working Group (David Campbell, Dave Drohan, The Committee has also lodged a Meg McKone and Allan Mikkelsen) submission on the Ginini Flats draft has been set up to examine current Plan of Management and has had legal issues related to.the operation preliminary discussions about of volunteer organisations such as anticipated proposals for changes in our own, including issues of the management arrangements for the aCcreditation and liability. The Gudgenby Valley area and for the group held its first meeting in early participation of indigenous December and is focussing communities in the management of specifically on the way the Club . The Club is recruits its leaders, how it ensures expecting to prepare formal that they have the necessary skills to submissions on both these issues lead walks and what sort of support later this year. and training they should be offered. The Committee is also considering Rob has set up an e-mail distribution It is similarly looking at the level of bushwalking skills possessed by the whether or not the Club ought to list for leaders and now regularly have a formal policy on the use of forwards the draft walk programme general membership with a view to making recommendations on the natural areas. Such a policy would to interested leaders to make it easier better equip us to prepare timely for them to fill gaps if they are able. most effective way of raising these skill levels and on the possible need submissions of a high quality - to It is hoped that this process will help government agencies on conservation to reduce the unevenness, clashes and for some skills to be mandatory for certain activities. The Working issuei that are relevant to our gaps that have plagued the activities. programme from time to time. Group has yet to address the extent (Please contact Rob if you would to which the documentation the Club like to be added to this distribution provides to its members and leaders Ann Gibbs-Jordan's Letter to the list). The published programme also (including trip gradings/descriptions) Editor (January fl) posed a number indicates more clearly what gaps needs to be expanded or revise& of speific questions and sought a exist in the programme-at the time of David is due to present a progress. response to these questions from the printing. report on the group's work to the President/Committee. The above Committee later this month. report on our recent work addresses Rob continues to personally solicit some of the issucs,raised,by Ann. .1: walks from those members who have Conservation Issues: Changes to will attempt to resjond in coming indicated a willingness to lead walks the timing of the Monthly Committee .Prattles-to other issues sh& has raised. on their membership renewal forms meetings have removed the clash that I must, however, disagred with Ann's and the results of this are starting to existed between these meetings and assessment of the current 'hCilth' of bear fruit with a number of 'lapsed' the regular• meetings of the the Club. It can be argued that the leaders now programming walks Conservation Council of the Smith nature of the Club has changed in the again. East Region and Canberra: Allan pasi five years and that a debate on A list of prospective new leaders has Mikkelsen is now able to take part in whether this is desirable/undesirable/ been developed by Rob and Stan these council meetings. Allan's inevitable is ovSdue. Jt is worth Marks from feedback received from participation in the council will allow noting, however, that in the last leaders checking, in their walks and us to renew our links with other local decade, our size has remained from those who booked on last groups with a conservation fOcus and reasonably stable at about 300 year's various Aspiring Leaders work together more effectively on -members. The ratio of more active Weëkends. The current programme. areas of-common interest. to less -active members and the -rate 'includes, walks by four new. leaders Allan has iecently submitted of turnover of -rnembets appears to and more walks from other new expressions of interest to the NSW be about the same as it was in 1990. leaders should start appearing on the National Parks and Wildlife Service Requests -for -infonnation -kits from programme in the next month or so that, if successful, will see the club piospective members keep Roger represented on a number of NPWS Edwazds -constantly busy. The

Canberra Bushwalking Club JTFebniazy 2000 page 2 Supplement to February 2000 IT Page 6 DRAFT CBC Membership List —2 February 2000 (Only page with your details - final list next month will be all pages) (Household members grouped in draft - will not be in final list) Trip S Renew TELEPHONE Lead & Date Due NAME ADDRESSS HOME WORK D W R Join Corrections to Roger & Rosemarie Edwards 6288 7863(h) ASAP Please * POWELL, Tony P0 Box 82, RED HILL ACT 2603 62395902 N N D12/199712/2000 PRVAN, Tania 7 Vickery St, COOK ACT 2614 62531172 62012513 N N D 4/1998 4/2000 p PRVAN, Tania School of Maths & Stats, UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA ACT 2601 REDDY, Mike 1/4 Maria P1, LYONS ACT 2606 62813686 62445688 N N El 1/1996 3/2000 p REDDY, Mike P0 Box 1813, WODEN ACT 2606 REIFFEL, Marlene 128 Burrinjuck Crs, DUFFY ACT 2611 62889288 62753465 N N D12/199512/2000 REYNOLDS, Lauraine 66 Harrington Cct, KAMBAH ACT 2902 62316591 62341454 N N 012/199712/2000 RODELY, Peter KAMBAH ACT 2902 N N Dl 1/199711/2000 ROOKE, Lee 33 Erskine St, MACQUARJE ACT 2614 62512617 62464954 N N D 5/1999 6/2000 ROPER, Chris 94 Blackwood Tce, HOLDER ACT 2611 62871243 62725151 Y N A10/I 99312/2000 ROSEBY, Margaret 14 Burgan P1, RIVETT ACT 2611 62883679 Y N E 9/1975 2/2000 RUSTOMJI, Paul 99 Erldunda Crt, HAWKER ACT 2614 62543500 Y Y A 2/1994 5/2000 SADLOWSKI, Eric 51 Archdall St, MACGREGOR ACT 2615 62547943 62565401 N N E 7/1992 9/2000 SATRAPA, Henry 25 Bundey St, HIGGINS ACT 2615 62542195 0407008863 Y Y A10/19961 1/2000 SAYERS, Keith 6 Clambe P1, CHARNWOOD ACT 2615 62583268 Y N B 9/199010/2000 SCOTF, Mark 40 Cotton St, DOWNER ACT 2602 62570087 62714438 N N D 2/1999 2/2000 SELDON, Stephen 3 Beeston St, MACGREGOR ACT 2615 62552437 N N D 4/1999 4/2000 SHAUGHNESSY, Gwen 38 Harris St, HACKETT ACT 2602 62421760 0417210017 N N D 9/198810/2000 SHAW, Steven 2 Mewton P1, MELBA ACT 2615 62587541 0413606783 N N £ 3/1992 3/2000 # SHEEN, Robyn II Alice St, QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620 62975718 62403291 N N D 3/1999 3/2000 SHEFFIELD, Sylvia 15/102 Henderson Rd, QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620 62992430 N N E 9/1991 9/2000 SHIRLOW, Megan 28 Ridley St, TURNER ACT 2612 62485857 N N C 9/1994 9/2000 SINCLAIR, Ian 43 Braine St, PAGE ACT 2614 62547034 62075700 Y Y B 9/1988 9/2000 • SKURR, John 7 £Ieanora St, FISHER ACT 2611 62886049 62880163 N N E 9/1986 9/2000 • SKURR, Marianne 7 Eleanora St, FISHER ACT 2611 62886049 N N £ 9/1990 9/2000 SMEDLEY, Mike 40 McClure St, EVATT ACT 2617 N N D 4/1994 3/2001 p SMEDLEY, Mike P0 Box 1247, CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601 SMITH,Greg 6FairwayCl,TATURAVIC36I6 0358241143 0362790143 N N 05/19995/2000 SOLLING, Guy P0 Box 984, CANBERRA ACT 2601 62962850 62491433 N N El 1/1993 3/2000 • STEVENS, Helen "Chitty" Tibuc Rd, COONABARABRAN NSW 2357 0268422350 N N E 3/199210/2000 • STEVENS, Jim "Chitty" Tibuc Rd, COONABARABRAN NSW 2357 0268422350 N N E 3/199210/2000 + STORY, Sybil 104 Buxton St, DEAKIN ACT 2600 62812174 N N D 9/1963 [HLM] STRACH, Steven 12 Grund Pt, KAMBAH ACT 2902 62962532 62383443 N N C 9/1983 4/2000 SUMMERS, Frances 10 Goddard Crs, HOLT ACT 2615 62544278 62644338 N N D 6/1997 7/2000 p SUMMERS, Frances P0 Box 50, BELCONNEN ACT 2616 SUTFON, Michael 11/201 Goyder St, NARRABUNDAH ACT 2604 62957107 62711730 Y N D10/19981 1/2000 SWEETING, Arnie 34 Castley Cct, KAMBAH ACT 2902 62965832 62140966 N N D 6/1997 9/2000 SWEETING, David 8 McCann St, TORRENS ACT 2607 62864594 N N D 2/199810/2000 TADA, Masayo Room 325 Graduate House,Australian National University, CANBERRA ACT 0200 62467495 62798478 N N D 1/2000 1/2001 TAYLOR, Lynnette 27/30 River St, OAKS ESTATE ACT 2620 62997479 0417662066 N N E 9/1991 3/2000 THEARLE, Stephen 8 Kardang St, NGUNNAWAL ACT 2913 62539351 N N D 2/1999 3/2000 THOMPSON, Dianne 41 Maranboy St, FISHER ACT 2611 62886084 62634443 N N D 9/196812/2001 THWAITE, John 13 Elsey St, HAWKER ACT 2614 62543193 62076168 Y Y B 9/1985 9/2000 TRAN, Trai 122 Kosciusko Ave, PALMERSTON ACT 2913 62419151 62993390 N N D 6/1999 6/2000 TREVEAN, Gary II Shann P1, CHIFLEY ACT 2606 62851135 62655169 N N E 9/1990 9/2000 TRUMAN, David 55 Wybalena Gr, COOK ACT 2614 62517108 62724632 Y Y E 9/1983 4/2000 TURLAND, Ian 9 Folingsby St, WESTON ACT 2611 62880947 62634462 N N 1310/19922/2000 TYERMAN, Beth 10 Bernie St, MACGREGOR ACT 2615 62552234 62795965 N N 010/199811/2000 p TYERMAN, Beth P0 Box 273, KIPPAX ACT 2615 VALLAK, Reet 5 Fullwood St, WESTON ACT 2611 62886340 N Y 8 2/1965 9/2000 VAN STEEN WYK, Pat 22 Hilltop Crs, MOLLYMOOK NSW 2539 44545216 44541161 N N D 7/1999 7/2000 p VAN STEENWYK, Pat P0 Box 68, MILTON NSW 2538 + VIDLER, Alan 56 Woolner Crct, HAWKER ACT 2614 62545373 Y Y B 3/1973 [HLM] p VIDLER, Alan P0 Box 104, HAWKER ACT 2614 VIDLER, Sue 56 Woolner Cct, HAWKER ACT 2614 62545373 N N B 9/1972 9/2000 p VIDLER, Sue P0 Box 104, HAWKER ACT 2614 WAIN, Fiona 16 Hargraves Crs, AINSLIE ACT 2602 62627343 62301011 N N 0 5/1999 5/2000

Notes: Search & Rescue Codes - Your assessment p - Postal Address (not shown on final list) A - Available at two hours notice - Committee Member B - Available - Next day * - Household member C - Available - Weekends etc only + - Honorary Life member D,E - Not available Willingness to lead trips, S&R, Date join, renewal will not be shown on final list Corrections to Roger & Rosemarie Edwards 6288 7863(h) ASAP Please current programme features offerings time: Mount Mabel (the first peak to the reserve. Several day walks will by over thirty individual leaders. the east of Kelly on the be held at Tidbinbilla Reserve on Kelly/Gudgenby Ridge) and Mt Saturday 29 April. You can elect to Like most bushwalking clubs (and Murgatroyde, just to the west of attend one or all of these activities. the Australian population) our Kelly, on Kelly Spur. Further east Further information is listed in the membership is ageing but we do down the Mavis ridge there is a Mt walk programme or by contacting me have many younger members who Herlt, named after Tony Herit (also on telephone number 6257 0338. are out there walking regularly, both a CRC bushwalker). It has a granite with the Club and on private trips. slab about half way up on the There is, of course, much that can be Rendezvous Creek side. done to improve all aspects of the CORRECTION Club's operations and the Committee Rob Horsflel4, Walk Secretary In the 'Letters to the Editor Section' will continue to work on these of the December IT, I stated that the improvements within the constraints November Bushdance was advertised of the time and resources it can bring SOCIAL SCRIBBLE in the October IT. This was incorrect. to this task. Suggestions and offers The bushdance was advertised at the of assistance are always welcome. Last month 45 people gathered at October Club Meeting but not Terence Uren, President Black Mountain Peninsula for the advertised in the October IT. I annual January BBQ. Terence Uren apologise for any inconvenience or led a flotilla of 5 canoeist's along the distress caused by this error. lake and the remainder of us Wendl Johnson, Social Secretary Walk Waffle ventured there in our cars or bikes. The weather was gloriously cool, I trust that people got out and about following a hot day, and everyone over the holiday period. We Letter to the Editor enjoyed catching up with one another Dear Editor welcomed in the New Year about and planning walks and other 300m from Bluff Hut, Victoria. The adventures for the coming year. It I noticed a reference in IT last month place was saturated with 4WD, was great to see so many people at to Fred George. As Fred died in horses and riders, complete with a the BBQ and also the number of 1986, it occurred to me that there huge marquee, mobile kitchen, people (over 60) who attended the might be a few members who never toilets, showers and rock band with Christmas Party. The social sub- knew him. Accordingly, I submit the amplifier. We were astounded; we committee appreciates the support following brief summary. were supposed to be out and away which club members are showing Fred came to from from it all. Even so, I'd greatly toward activities being organised. reconunend the Howqua trail and the Germany in 1949 on a two-year I-lowitt area- terrific country. Janet Edstein is organising the contract to work as a surveyor on the 2000AD Wee Jasper event for 4 Scheme.His Some of the recent letters to the March. The last Wee Jasper event family apparently had no choice Editor have been critical of our walks (1996) was a great success so come regarding their future after he had program. Most other feedback has and join the party again this year. If worked for two years in the been very encouraging and positive you can spare some time and help Australian bush! If my critics like to be either specific out with cooking please contact Janet He joined CBC late in 1973 when he as to what needs changing, or Edstein - all help will be greatly p r o v i d e c o n s t r u c t i v e retired to Canberra, having been appreciated! Tickets can be active for many years in the Geehi alternatives/additions, I'll be happy to purchased from Stan Marks or at the consider them. Club. He immediately became February club meeting. Additional involved as a walker and leader. My Last IT, I wondered about the origin information about the event is in this earliest memory of him was when he of the name "Mt Mavis". Alan IT. quietly put me right when I was Vidler has tracked down some This IT also has details of a thoroughly disoriented and resolving relevant information about some of sociallbushwalking activity planned "never again" when leading my 2' these Namadgi peaks - thanks Alan. for April 28 and 29. On Friday night day trip. On the other hand, in those A prominent ex-CRC member by the we will go on a night spot light tour days we had a large contingent of fit name of Gary Medaris has at the Tidbinbilla Reserve followed fanatical walkers in their early to mid confirmed that Mavis Ridge was by a three-course buffet dinner at the twenties, and our harder trips usually named after his mother, back in the Tidbinbilla Café. Limited numbers comprised some of them - and Fred. 1970s. Gary also recalled other of people can stay Friday evening at Over the next thirteen years he features informally named at that Nil Desperandum Homestead near participated in a very large number

Canberra Bushwalking Club ITFebruary 2000 page 3 of trips, and led over eighty, ranging 96 Jul Review evening - a Bimberi was named after Marc from easy day trips to substantial and sample of some of the video Weinstein's mother. Marc did some meticulously planned extended trips. resources on the subject and an walking, rock climbed and heaps of He participated in wcekend ski tours opportunity for reflection and skiing. Marc was also around in the and solid rock hopping trips well into discussion. 70s. his 70s, and was always the l' The people conducting the course are person to be found helping anyone Mt Mabel which is situated at the Janet Edstein, Meg McKone and Rob who was experiencing difficulty. He headwaters of Sam's Creek was I Horsfield in response to a i'equest showed deep interest in and think named after a local cockie's or from the CBC Committee at their knowledge of Australian flora, and stockman' s wife. Jan2000 meeting. fauna, and was good'company in all Mt X, at the top of Middle Creek, respects. As a small grey haired man Whilst it can be said that the most was named either by Gary Medaris he looked most unlike the tiger dangerous thing in the bush is the or Tony FIerIt, another tiger walker in walker he was, and was an fearless leader with a map and the 70s!80s. inspiration to all. He was made an compass; perhaps, but hopefully not Honorary Life Member early in 1985 in our club! Mt IlerIt, I think, is at the end of and died of cancer on the day of the Mavis Ridge. . Rob Horsfleld CBC AGMin 1986. For many yärs the Kelly spur was Alan Vidler called Mygatroid. It was named by Terry Jordan. Mountain Names Mt Walman, out near Booroomba Navigation Refresher Mt Mails is named after Mavis Rocks, is named after Doris Medaris. It was named by her son Anderson, nee Walman. Doris was We've been talking of this type of Gary who was an enthusiastic young an active walker in the lOs and a thing as part of our Training and keen member of the bush songs Safety program. A number of years group. ago George Carter produced some useful notes on Navigation, for Gary still lives in Catiberra. I think members.Those interested can obtain Tony and Doris are still here too. a copy from me (Rob)—an e-mail Terry and Marc were killed in New tiger walker in the 70s and early 80s. Zealand. request will do. Gary led dozens of trips for the club Our programme is as follows (details and served on numerous conunittees. Ann Gm/n-Jordan in the Walk Programme), He also had the delightful habit of waking people up on trips by #1 Wed 23 Feb - ontopofMt delivering a cup of tea to their tent Southern Forests Arawang, relating map and ground, early in the morning. Gary's father Regional Forest Agreement compass, bearings, orienting a. map Len Medaris was the check-in officer... and position finding. for years and a life member of the In late January, the Coniinonweaith and NSW Governments released an #2 Wed' 29 Mar n evening club. Len passed away a couple of years ago. outline of six options fqr the future with maps: detailing, features from use of southern NSW forests for maps, 4 and 8 figure grid references, Gary also got permission to mark a public comment. Some of these simplified use of GPS. route from the Orroral road to Cotter options would, if implemented, 93 April Day walk - practical: Gap. He undertook this project by significantly increase the volume of medium level demand/ practice of himself. He mapped the route and limber to be taken from many of the mapping and route finding skills. put in the markers, some of which forest areas in which the Club walks. are still there today. He wanted a These areas include: #4 May Night exercise - quick route out in the dark that he Badja; Bimberamala; Croobyar; practicalities of "dead-reckoning" could utilise when coming back from Deua; Monga-Buckenbowra; (bearings and distances with Kelly and Bimberi on day trips from Morton; Murramarang; and minimum of observable features)- Orrorral. Tallaganda. for black nights, white-outs, and similar ridiculous situations. Mt Myrtle, which is now known as Submissions on the options close on Namadgi, was named after Terry 25 February 2000. 95 Jun Day walk - practical: Jordan's mother. Terry was another map reading challenge, but not a tiger walker from the 70s. Please contact Allan Mikkelsen difficult walk. (6278 3164) immediately if you are The Sharyl Shelf on the side of interested in helping the Club put

Canberra Bus/twa/king Club IT February 2000 page 4 together a submission or need Camping decided to lead a Sunday walk to infonnation to prepare your own The main creeks seem to have water climb Mt Mavis and return to the submission. at all times. We have camped at cars in the Orroral Valley. Terence Uren Mountain Creek, California Creek "Mt Mast" is actually an unnamed and Jago Creek, in all cases nestling feature (height 1711m) on the into the vegetation. Such camp sites Rendezvous Creek map above Big Walk Reports can be found reasonably close to the Creamy Flat. We assume that CRC access roads, and I have chosen to members gave the feature this name Brindabella NP so close walk in with full packs, set up camp to redress the gender imbalance and then make trips from there with and yet so unknown expressed in names like Kelly, and day packs. Morgan. (Mt Burbidge is named after a woman). Whatever the stories It is odd that our closest National Walking Routes Park is so rarely visited by behind its name, it's evident that it is bushwalkers. And yet, the Four different club trips have been a rarely visited peak and one that Brindabella National Park offers so made: looks pretty inaccessible: the three much: grand forests, spring flowers With base at Mountain Creek just approaches are via Middle Creek, the in abundance, clean water in lively • north of the Dingy Dingy Range creek above Little Creamy Flat, and creeks, tracks for those who like we walked across to the a long spur above Rendezvous them and as rough bush bashing as Waterfall Creek viewpoint. Creek. None of this terrain offers anybody could wish for. Having led With base at California Creek we easy access. It's rocky, often four different exploratory walks to took one walk up the Grevillea extremely scrubby, and dense with see what is there, it is time for me to Ridge (new name) and one into new growth - the result of major the Sardine Flat area describe the area so that others feel bushfires that swept through this area inspired to put on trips into the area. A day trip around and across the in the '80's. Dingo Dells flat On Saturday as we hacked and dug With base at Jago Creek we took one Where is it? away at the meddlesome broome walk to and along Wombat bushes and seedlings that have The Brindabella National Park Ridge and one down Bag Ridge sprung up along the banks of the extends northwards from Mount and up Pea Flower Ridge (new Cotter, we were assailed by Coree approximately 15 km and tiame). covers more than 12,000 hectares. It cautionary tales of the ferocious scrub that awaited us. Graham includes the slopes and ridges around Plans the . It was Muller and Allan Mikkelsen had both gazetted as National Park in 1996. It There are a lot more trips to be made been walking there in the past year is open to four wheel driving activity in the area apart from repeating old and reckoned it was an area "best left trips. On the February day walk I but the walks that we have done so alone till another bushfire clears it far have not been unduly disturbed hope to explore the Grevillea Ridge out again". to its full extent but there is also sure by that. Most of the area is on the Nothing like such words to provide a Umburra 1:25,000 map. to be interesting country on the western slopes of the Brindabella challenge. Sunday was beginning to look like it would be a very long day. How to gel there Range. We are really lucky to have this area so close. Let us get there! There are basically two entry roads Four of us were planning to do the into the area, Two Sticks Road and trip: Rob and Jen Horsfield, Mike Doctors Flat Road. Both are going Gosta Lyngd McConaghy and Isabelle Ferrou. We off Mountain Creek Road, which can left the main party at the Cotter Hut be reached via Cotter or Uriarra about 3.30 on Saturday afternoon Crossing - Fairlight Road. Both Mt Mavis: A Tough Old Lady and headed off with our packs over entry roads are easily accessible by the river and up the track past The annual broom clearing day was four-wheel drive or by mountain Coronet Peak and up to Little held in early November at the Cotter. bike. My first exploration was in fact Creamy Flat. At times the old fire On this day club members are driven made on my mountain bike. In fair trail is overgrown, but generally it to the Coffer Hut to help the local weather the roads are also negotiable can be followed clearly. We found a rangers in their baffle to free the for two wheel drive cars with very pretty campsite in the shelter of upper Cotter of the invasive broom reasonable ground clearance. some trees at the edge of Little seedlings. The day also offers a Creamy Flat, and enjoyed a perfectly chance to gain quick and easy access windless and mild evening. The to the upper Cotter, and so Rob forecast rain did not arrive.

Canberra Bushwalking Club ITFebruary 2000 page 5 A veiy early start was obviously of coming across them and being inaccessible in our region. Mt Mavis called for, so we were packed and able to get some decent views. Sure is a little more fonnidable than her ready to leave at 6.30 on Sunday enough, we came across some name suggests. morning. The haul up through the impressive boulders after pushing scrub to the saddle and then along to through scrub along the ridge for Jenny Horsfleld Big Creamy Flat was slow going, but about 10 minutes, and this provided it was a beautiful spring morning and some great photo opportunities and a the bush was enlivened for us by the lovely sunny spot for morning tea. KOWMUNG RIVER, "eggs and bacon" and boronia in full We reached there about 10 am. 27-28111199 bloom. We disturbed-or rather, There were views across to Namadgi, The Kowmung River winds over failed to disturb a very sluggish black and beyond that to Mt Morgan and forty kilometres across the snake sunning himself in the grass at Bimberi. On the opposite side of the Yerranderie 1:25 000 map, cutting a the beginning of the Flat, and Mike ridge, and looking an awfully long deep gorge between the end of the stopped to take some close-up way away, we could see open spaces formidable Morong Deep on the pictures. on the side of Rendezvous Creek, western edge and the pleasant river Big Creamy Flat is overlooked on and the long spur that led down to it. flats beyond Bulga Dennis Canyon one side by the slopes of Namadgi, We sat back and enjoyed the mild near the north-east corner. The most thickly timbered and scrubby, and sunshine and watched the antics of á commonly used entry points are on crowned by a series of sloping rocky number of beautifully coloured the northern side of the river in the outcrops. On our left as we walked butterflies that danced around and vicinity of Kanangra Walls; however, up the fiat, lay a long ridge, also over the rocks. the Mt Werong road on the southern heavily timbered. We could see a Then it was time to begin the side provides easy access from number of large boulders crowning descent. There were a number of Canberra after a drive of around the top. Somewhere up there lay the cliff faces that had to be detoured three hours. summit of Mt Mavis, and from around, and the scrub on this side of This was my first attempt to do a Graham's account, it was going to be the mountain was certainly much weekend walk in the Blue Mountains a fight to get up there. As for getting thicker and altogether much harder to leaving Saturday motning instead of down to Rendezvous Creek on the make progress through. Being Friday night. It proved to be quite other side.....well, we looked at our spring, every tree and bush was laden feasible, despite fluffmg around in watches, checked our supply of head with pollen which we released into Canberra knocking on the wrong torches (one among four people) and the air and into our faces together door (fortunately the dog was the reminded ourselves that daylight with the usual dust, twigs, cobwebs only inhabitant who responded to saving had begun.. and leaf lifter that one encounters on us), and again in Goulbuni where we A few hundred metres along the Flat, a typical "scrub bash". We were all met Noel, who'd driven up from the grassy area widened and there sneezing and had watery itchy eyes and had to fill up with petrol was a small cleared area on the by the end of the descent! Still, we and check his tyres. slopes to our left. Rob reckoned this eventually made it down the spur and arrived after 2½ hours at the grassy Twenty-three kms towards was as good a place as any to begin Yerranderie from the Mt Werong the ascent, and so off we headed. campsite at Rendezvous Creek. What a welcome spot for lunch - we turnoff on the Taralga-Oberon roadS Much to our relief and surprise, the were joined by a beautiful little we parked the cars at a big bend ascent was quite reasonable, just a Flame Robin. And then back over (235242) that was much more climb up through dry sclerophyll the track to Nursery Swamp and so obvious on the map than on the forest and some clambering over to the cars. ground. We set off at 11am in light rocky outcrops.. We'd reached the rain towards Irrae Gowar Ridge, top - in a manner of speaking- after We all felt very pleased that we had skirting the thick scrub on Loombah 50 minutes. It wasn't really clear done the wallc, and enjoyed the Plateau until we reached the open though, just where the top was, challenge of exploring a seldom woodland of the ridge. Navigation because we now found ourselves in visited peak in our national park. was easy, but we took our time over dense thickets of young eucalypts The ascent wasn't nearly as the rough quartzite outcrops and sprung up since the fires and offering complicated as we'd expected, but lunched on the ridge as the misty no decent view in any direction. We the long spur down to Rendezvous cloud started to liii, revealing reasoned that the outcrops we'd Creek is heavy going, even on a mild spectacular bluffs across the glimpsed from below, must lie to the spring day.. Tt would be fearsome Kowmung Valley. going up it, in summer, or in bad right of us, so we decided to head As we neared the Kowmung the that way for 20 minutes in the hope weather. The topography of this area must make this peak one of the most relatively gentle slope steepened to a

Canberra Bushwalking Club ITFebruary 2000 page 6 acres of space to choose our tent It was well after lunch by the time we February Meeting sites. Oh the bliss of a flat piece of reached Spring Ridge at Willa ground to sleep on! Despite fairly Gowar, from which point it was four Ferns in the desert? Mountains, heavy usage, campers have taken the kms back to the road; an hour or èanyons and compulsory swims trouble to keep the two fireplaces two's jaunt if the going was clear but in Central Australia? Glaciated clean and there was lots of dead many hours' bash if the ridge was rocks in the Northern Territory? wood lying around. covered in scrub. We were in luck - This illustrated account by Meg a faint but discernable track took us After gossiping round the campfire McKone of five days in the Eat to Loombah Plateau where we were on Sunday morning we finally got Macdonnell and ten days able to weave back and forth through off to a late start, heading exploring west of Alice Springs in the mélaleuca and banksia scrub on downstream to Doris Creek. The Julylast year shb*s that it is *ell. the final half kilometre to the road, Kowmung was up a bit after the wet • worthwhile going beyond the. just over a km from where we had spring, which made access to the Larapinta Trail. - left the cars. junction impossible without a swim, but a wade and then a short steep In conclusion, Hatchers Hollow is a climb over a side spur soon put us gem and Spring Ridge certainly 400 metre drop that seemed to go on into its lower reaches. We didn't warrants further investigation. With forever until at laàt we reached the have time to ascend as far as Doris its plethora of spurs leading down to saddle that I hoped would give us Falls, but observed some young red the Kowmung and the possibility of access to the bottom end of Redcliff cedars and a couple of the dreaded investigating Waterfall Creek, it Creek. Our first attempt to descend stinging trees before heading back to offers interesting, accessible the precipitous 50 metres into the the Kowmung. weekend walking in an area rarely creek was foiled by dangerously visited by our club. loose boulders, but a little further on We prepared for the long haul out by having morning tea and a quick swim Prue found a steep but relatively safe Party: Meg and Frank McKone, at the bend a few hundred metres route that did nothing worse than Prue Campbell, Steve Saunders, John below Doris Creek. The spur we had Kelly, Noel Ryan land us in a patch of waist-high nettles. chosen to reach the top of Spring Ridge proved to be a beauty - free of Meg MeKone The attraction of Redcliff Creek, scrub, direct, with a moderate level apart from its secluded rainforesty, of steepness and no gut-wrenching boulder)' beauty, is that a short, sharp bits. As we climbed higher, we had Membership Matters climb of twenty metres over a low fine views of Wedgetail and saddle puts you at the top end of Dicksonia Bluffs on the other side of New Members: Hatchers Hollow, our destination for the Kowmung. the night. Without bothering to look David O'Brien, Glenys Evans, We also came upon a patch of a rare at the map (fatal mistake!), I headed Andrew Hassell, Anne Green. Rakea which groiws in a very up the first break in the vegetation. only restricted area on the slopes leading Prospective Members: One hundred metres up and a down to the Kowmung. Its leaves horrible patch of scrub later, we Larry Peile, Masayo Tada. emerged on a spur well above the and habit are rather like those of a Hollow, with the disgruntled party casuarina. The bloke who discovered accusing me of putting them through it was sliding down a slope one day, this torture in order to make Hatchers grabbed what he thought was a Walk Preview casuarina to break his fall, then, seem especially appealing. being a student botanist, realised he below Yankees And it certainly did look pretty good was onto something new. He - a long broad valley clothed in short provisionally called it Hakea Creek, 24-27 March grass and tall eucalypts, parallel and casuarinoides but admitted it might Unfortunately, bad weather caused easily accessible to the Kowmung be more politically astute to name it cancellation of both New Year trips but hidden from it by a rocky ridge. after the professor who was marking to the Brogo led by Man Vidler and The only improvement would have his honours thesis I We knew all this myself However, Alan and I had been sunshine sparkling through the because some of us had run into the investigated an alternative approach leaves, but although we had no more botanist on our first trip to Hatchers to the Brogo and I now intend to do rain for the weekend, we didn't see Hollow two years before and he'd a four day exploratory walk to check the sun either. We set up camp at taken us up the slope to see a couple out this different access. We will one of the two campfire areas, with of specimens. drive to the upper reaches of the

Canberra Bu.thwa!king Club IT February 2000 page 7 C'3. i skivvwor -freshly,.launderedT- shirt) cooked meats and delicious with ;vour2narneclearIv,,sornewhere vegetarian delights accompanied K 'C aloiiA wflh $4, at the Februai' with mouth-watering saites, hot luleeiig potatoes, vegies and salads. Th& shirts will Lbe retuniedjirobably Choice of new millennium, next eettrup century or next decade desserts Fruit platter and plunger coffee or real billy tea. The following day at about 10.00am WEE JASPER WEEKEND there is a walk up Mt Wee Jasper, CELEBRATING 2000A]) part of the Hume and Hovell Trail Brogo and leave cirs at the old, 4-5 March (Leader needed.) Riverview Station site about 16 kms HousekeeDing Notes from the Princes Highway. Leader Janet Edstein All participants need to bring their We then walk alongside the backed Let's celebrate 2000 in style and out Jn the bush! own cutlery, crockery, soup up waters of thà damon to the Brogo. mug/bowl and wine glass, chairs too. River propr. It is then up the Brogo On the weekend of 4 and 5 March Please BYO wine, fruit juice etc. and into Galoon Creek, with a the club is planning a weekend at possible crossing of the saddle Wee Jasper and all members are All drivers will be provided with a betWeen Galoon and the Brogo - the invited to celebrate 2000AD with a map to the camping ground and exact route will depend on the party magnificent banquet in the evening at shearing shed area. and what we find on the trip. The the Wee Jasper Shearing Sheds On Anyone who has a gas lantern for first part is knowif to be reasonable the Sunday there will be a walk up mood lighting during dinner please as Alan and I did a one day Mt Jasper. The Shearing Sheds, just bring it along. exploratory walk before Christmas to past Wee Jasper are about lV2hrs check out both road and 'walking • Ørive from Canberra. The Shearers Tickets can be bought at club access. The road is suitable for two Quarters have a small cottage with meetings and IT collations in wheel drive cars and we walked to bunks (4 to a room) and a camping February and from Janet Edstein above the dam waters with no area with toilets and hot showers.. (6288 1398) and Ltan Marks problems. There will probably be a (ph.6254 9568). You can send the compulsory swim or two to avoid • By Saturday evening we expect you money to GPO Box 160 and we will long walk or climb around so all to drift into camp, having amused post the tickets. Cheques' should be waterproof your pack. yourselves during the day with made out to CBC. Cost will be $14 .00, plus camping fee of $4 for Please contact the leader before the' Taking a guided tour of Carey's Cave ( $8 entry fee) tenting $6 for bunks. Because of Canberra Day long weekend if you catering arrangements there will be a are interested in this walk. Some Taldng a guided tour of Wee cut off date of 27 Feb. If you need flexibility in the duration and start Jasper Pub transport let us know: date may be possible. Going liloing along . the Goodradigbee River You need to provide your .o*h Allan Mikkdlsen L 6278 3164 or btekkieuftless you're partial to left amikke1sØcug.or.au Taking a fishing rod and fish in over coleslaw in youi weeties. - the Goodradigbee River, or Lake Burtinjuck. FRLOtrCLTSHJRTS VERY IMPORTANT. Organising your wine for the banquet. I need 10 willing helpers to be my kitchen slaves so that this dinner can By the time you've returned and be cooked. I need 3 people who can spruced up for our magnificent feast make the soup at home (All costs we hope to provide the following will be paid) salad cutters, potato menu, served at about 6.00pm. peelers, marinade managers, A glass of punch to wash away barbecue battlers and coffee servers. the trail dust All volunteers for this historic event are promised a great time. Choice of soups with yummy Anyone whowouldhkc.a- t'shirtwith7 V breads Come along and support this special theclub5logo.,pleasegIve•me\your celebrition. - - r Choice of beautifully marinated items of'tclothmg, newtT-Thirt, Janet Edstein

Canberra Bushwalking Club JTFebruary 2000 page 8 ACTIVITY PROGRAMME

Arrange for your Club-related activities to be included in the programme with Rob Horsfleld (Walk Secretary) Ph: 6231 4535 (h), E-mail: [email protected], Post: 11 Studley St, Kambah, ACT 2092

Wild Card Walks - Phone ROB HORSFIELD 6231 4535 (h) No walk on that suits you? Walk already booked out when you ring leader? Found you have time for a walk after all? Rob will try to put you in touch with others in a similar situation, help find a leader to get you out in the bush. The sooner you ring Rob, the better your weekend or day walk will be.

Creek and exit via Rock Slabs Creek after Wednesday 9 February - "Wednesday Walk" - rendezvous with the day trip. This trip includes many swimming opportunities and much rock hopping. It MJM S. The regular Wednesday walk series continues, close will not be particularly energetic, but it is not suitable to Canberra with destination to be decided. Contact for those who are slow or nervous on rocks. Maps: Leader before or at the IT collation. Leader: Allan Touga & Nerriga 1:25,000. Leader: Alan Vidler Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). 6254 5373(h) Transport: —$22.

Saturday 12 February - Molonglo below Coppins 12-13 February - Lake Talbingo & Tumut Ponds - StE Canoe Trip. A revival of what used to be a popular local walk. In ; Sat am, paddle an easy Bring your bathers - if it gets hot we might spend 4 km from " Sue City" at South end of Lake more time dipping than walking. Map: Canberra & Talbingo, arrive at a lovely campsite for lunch. Cotter, 1:50,000. Leader: Keith Sayers 6258 Afternoon options include canoeing, swimming of 3268(h), kmsayerspcug.org.au . Transport: —$2 bushwalking. Sun am, paddle back to "Sue City" and or 3. drive to nearby Tumut Ponds Reservoir for a 12 km exploratory paddle. Sun pm, return to Canberra. Suit 12 - 13 February - Gourmet Weekend - beginners; come for I or 2 days. Maps: Khancoban Kosciuszko National Park - S-M-L/E-M 8525-N, CMA Southern Lakes of NSW. Leader: A range of day walks will be arranged. On Sat we Mike Bremers 6292 3408(h), 6283 2052(w). will do the Lakes Walk and on Sun we will do the Transport: as negotiated. Sentinel. Other walks may occur depending upon the group and possible leaders. Stay at Charlottes Pass Wedñesda 16 February- Geñiral Meeting Cross Country Ski Lodge on Sat night. Bring a plate 8pm at the Iiickson-Libraryl of food, for dinner to share on the Sat night. Map: Meg McKone will talk on exploring the Kosciuszkg 1:25,000. Leader: Wendi Johnson 6257 0338(h). Please note this trip is now full. jMacdonnell Ranges in the NT - - An illustrated report of lstJuly'i1O day tnp Sunday 13 February - lJmpteenth Ettrema Day Trip - SIR Saturday- 19 February - Bundanoon Lookouts This popular day trip gives day walkers a chance to see why weekend walkers rave about Ettrema. A and Creek - S/M-E steep and rough descent into Ettrema via a creek near We will walk first to beautiful Erith coal mine before continuing along road and track to sample a number the upstream end of Sentry Box Canyon, we bludge for several hours from pool to pool upstream to of lookouts providing views of Bundanoon Creek Rock-Slabs Creek. ( the one downstream of Gorge. Then descend the track from Tooths Lookout Bullfrog.), by which we reluctantly leave. Map: to the Creek where we will have lunch by a leai' swimming hole. There is also a hidden waterfall to be Touga, Nerriga 1:25,000. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen Bundanoon 6278 3164(h) Transport: 422. Limits. seen. Exit via Fairy Bower Falls. Map: 1:25,000. Leader: Vance Brown 6251 3997(h). Transport: —$17. Note: I will be away 9-15 Feb. so 12 -13 February - Classic Ettrema - M/R. please book before or after this date. On this From Quiera clearing descend to Ettrema via occasion bookings will be accepted on Thurs. Transportation Spur. Explore Ettrema and Jones evening

Canberra Bushwalking Club iTFebruasy 2000 page 9 Saturday 19 February - Brindabella National and a torch + water for the walk up to Mt Ainslie. Park-LIR Meet at the back of the War Memorial at 6:00pm to We go from Doctors Flat Road via Dingo Dell Flat, arrange for a car shuffle. Cancelled if raining. over the Baldy Ridge into Mountain Creek; crossing Leader: Rene Láys.6241 7862(h). this we follow the thickly vegetated ridge between Mountain and California Creeks Northwards to rejoin Tuesday 22 February - Blackberry Picking Doctors Flat Road. Map: Umburra 1:25,000. Murrays corner picnic area on the cotter road, 6km Leader: Gosta Lynga 6288 7009(h). Transport: $8 past the Cotter Hotel towards Tharwa. From 6pm. Stay on for a candlelight BBQ: Leader: Doug Sunday 20 February - Currowan Creek and Wright 6281 4148. Falls - S/M/V A walk through cool temperate rain forest. From the base of Mount Budawang near Mongarlowe, we will proceed down Currowan Creek to the bottom of the spectacular falls for lunch. Return via a feniy side creek. Mainly wet creek walking. Map: Braidwood 1:25,000. Leader: Ian Sinclair 6254 7034(h). Transport: -$10. Wednesday 23 February - Navigation Refresher Sunday 20 February - Gudgenby Valley - S/M #1 A short circuit of Gudgenby. Valley. Murray Dow Relating map and ground, bearings, orienting map will take us to some axe grinding grooves in Middle and position finding. . Meet lOOm up the road from the Creek and then we'll head for the Aboriginal rock art junction of Sulwood Drive and Kambah Pool Rd at site below Yankee Hat Detour via Namadgi Visitors 5:30pm. Maybe bring a thermos and snack ; we'll go to Centre on the way home to sit in on an illustrated talk the top of Mt Arawang. Please book no later than the by Ranger J055 Haiblen on Nainadgi's Sites of previous Monday. Maps: Canberra, Tuggeranong Significance. Maps: Yaouk, Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000, ACT 1:100,000. Leaders: Meg McKone and 1:25,000. Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403(h). Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h). Transport: —$9. Saturday 26 February - Canoe, Clyde River (18) 19 - 20 - Feathertop, Victoria - M/M A pleasant paddle on the Clyde River. Delightful Drive down Fri. night to Diamantina Hut; day trip to bush, birds, summer sunshine and swimming. Exact the mountain, camp, early morning return, thence route depends on tides. Local canoe hire available. home. Map: Bogong 1:50,000. Leader: Rob Maps: Nelligen & Currowan 1:25,000. Leader: Horsfield 6231 4535(h). Transport: $60. Limits. Sandy Beny 6282 1226(h), 6249 5 100(w). Transport: TBA. 19 - 20 February - Canyoning, Blue Mountains National Park Suáday 26 February .- three Islet Reef- MIM King George's Creek. A spectacular 2-thy canyoning A walk along the rock platforms and beaches of trip .thgrngh a rugged area Of the Blue Mtns. Prior Southern Murramurang National Park from Acheron abseilirig experience and individual gear necessary. Ledge to Richmond Beach via Three Islet Reef. Map: Mt Wilson. Leader: David Carmichael (02) Likely to include some short, easy but exposed rock 4822 2466(h). Transport: TBA. Limit of 6. scrambles and an occasional diversion to the not too scrubby hinterland to avoid sea cliffs and a rising (18) 19 - 20 February - Mimosa Rocks National tide. Map: Durras 1:25,000. Leader: Terence Uren Park, base camp 6282 2402(h) Transport: —$20. Limit 8. Drive on Friday night via Bega to camp at Aragunnu Beach. On Saturday we will scramble over rocky sea 26-27-February- Valentine Hut- L/M cliffs. On Sunday, there is good swimming, Definitely one of the prettiest huts in the park with snorkelIng, fishing, aboriginal middens, plus a full the added bonus of a million dollar view from the moon. Map: Murrah 1:25000. Leader: Doug toilet. The walk starts at Munyang with views of Wright 62814148. transport $-30. Schlink Pass, , Dicky Cooper Bogong and the Kerries Ridge. The Valentine River is also a beautiful meandering watercourse. The whole route Monday 21 February - Moonlight walk on utilises trails. Note early start from Canberra. Maps: - STE I CMA Mount Kosciusz/co & Khancoban 1:50,000 Mt Ainslie saddle to Mt Ainshe No need to ring, just Leader: Darryl Alexander 6231 8169(h). turn up. Bring food, drink and a ground sheet to share Transport: TBA, —$25.

Canberra Bushwalking Club ITFebruay 2000 page 10 26-27 February - Blue Waterboles-MIM roads are pretty rough. A mountain bike or hybrid is Car camp. Day walk down spectacular gorge on Cave strongly recommended. Map: NRMA South Coast Creek to Goodradigbee. Sunday lunch at the historic and Snowy Mounlains District Map. Leader: John Coolarnine homestead. Maps: Rules Point & Kyatt 6297 6488(h). Peppercorn 1:25,000. Leader: Janet Edstein 6288 1398(h). Transport: -$35. - Tuesday 7 March - IT Collation 26 - 27 February - Tims Gully and Wineglass Spmat the home of David Truman, Tor-M/R 55 Wybalenà Grove, co?k 6251 7108: From Tullyangela Clearing we will proceed either N or S of North Oaky Creek to the old diggings at Peach Tree Canal. From there we will ascend gently to Wineglass br for spectacular views of Great Wednesday 8 March - Wednesday Walk-M/M Horseshoe Bend, then drop to the Shoalhaven to The regular Wednesday walk series continues, close proceed via Little Horseshoe Bend to camp near the to Canberra with a destination to be decided. Contact junction of Tims Gully and the Shoathaven. Next day leader before IT collation. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen we will visit Sparkes Falls then follow a series of 6278 3 164(h). mainly open ridges back to the cars. This trip has great views, historical sites, and thanks to an early Thursday 9 March - Canyon Abseil Practice - start plenty of swimming opportunities. It is White Rocks described in Fitzroy Falls and Beyond p17811. Map: If you did not attend the abseil practice 27 Jan, I want Touga 1:25,000. Leader: Alan Vidler 6254 5373(h). to check your abseil and prussik skills before you Transport: 422. come on the Water Fall Creek trip. Meet at White Rocks car park at 5:30pm, practice lasts -2hrs. I have Tuesday 29 February - Blackberry Picking 4 spare sets of abseil gear. Helmets required; hard Murrays corner picnic area on the cotter road, 61an shell bicycle helmet OK.. Map: Queanbeyan Road past the Cotter Hotel towards Tharwa. From 6pm. Map. Leader: Dave Drohan 6249 8702(h). Stay on for a candlelight BBQ. Leader: Doug Wright 6281 4148. Saturday 11 March - Water Fall Creek - M-R This trip is a bit tougher than Jarrara Creek. Access March 2000 - New Zealand is by 4WD to near the top of the falls. There are Hopkins and Huxley Valleys and the Dasler number of double rope abseils required for these Pinnacles. This trip is proceeding, but at present is falls. Some abseiling and rock climbing experience full. Leader: John Ions 6231 6326(h). required. There are no swims and we may even keep our feet dry. The route back out is a bit scrubby. Wednesday 1 March - Twilight Paddle, Again, attendance at one of the abseil practices is Jerrabomberra Creek required. Map: ACT 1:100,000 Leader: Dave No need to book. Simply turn, up with your kayak/ Drohan 62498702(h). Transport: $11 (plus $4 levy canoe at the Grevillea Park boat ramp (access from for rope & sling use). Limit 5. Menindee Drive) and be ready to start paddling at 6:00pm. Map: Canberra UBD. Leader: Terence Supday 12 March - Sugarloaf Creek- MIR Uren 6282 2402(h). Walk from the top of Road down a very steep spur to Sugarloaf Creek. Return via one of 4-5 March - Celebrating 2000 the arms of the creek with a steep climb back to the Wee Jasper weekend with a Saturday evening escarpment. See picturesque rain forests and ferny banquet and a Sunday walk up Mt Wee Jasper. glades but also be prepared for lawyer vines and Details in this IT. leeches. Map: Monga 1:25,000. Leader: Allan Milckelsen 62783164(h). Transport: -$15. liinit8. 4 - 5 March - Celebrating 2000 Bike Ride. - 11 -l2March-Jagungal-MJM Canberra to Wee Jasper - VL/M. A leisurely stroll from Round Mountain car park Starting from the closest point to the Cotter Road. along the Round Mountain fire trail and return via we'll make our way to the 'bidgee and then find same route. Jagungal is an isolated crag only 167m Mountain Creek Road. 80 km later we should find lower than Mt Kosciusako. Several important rivers the Wee Jasper Pub. In the interests of light panniers have their source on the slopes of Jagungal. Prefer a and unshaken wine we might Thy to fmd a driving Friday evening start from Canberra, camping at comrade to can)' the gear for dinner that night. Next Round Mt. car park (or a motel at ). Limit morning we'll do the same trip in reverse. Although of 8. Map: CMA Khancoban 1:50,000. Leader: I've done the trip on a road bike, some of the dirt Darryl Alexander 6231 8169(h) Transport: -$30.

Canberra Bushwal/dng Club ITFebruary 2000 page 11 11 - 12 March - Murrumbidgee River Canoe abseiling experience and individual equipment Childowlah to Jugiong. A tranquil paddle with good necessary. Maps: Coorongooba & Wollangambe. water levels due to dam release. Some rapids. Leader: David Cannichael (02) 4822 2466(h). Suitable for Canadians and kayaks. 32 km over 2 Transport: TBA. Limit 8. days. Leader: David Carmichael (02) 4822 2466(h). Transport: TBA. 18 - 20 March - Croajingalong National Park East Gippsland Canoe Trip Enjoy the March long weekend at a delightful campsite at Mallacoota in one of Victoria's finest national parks. During the weekend, paddle on the Top & Bottom Lakes, journey up the Wallgaraugh River Gorge and if the tide and time permits, do short paddle up the Belka River. Lots of short walks, bird watching options. Well worth the drive. Bring your Saturday 18 March - Square Rock - S/E own canoe or hire in the ACT or Mallacoota. Suit A walk in the hills just South of the city. From beginners. Map: Vicmap Leisure Series, Mallacoota. Smokers Trail car park (off the Corin Dam Road) Leader: Chris Bellamy 6249 7167(h), by previous through attractive forest to the sbectacular Square Wed. Transport: as negotiated. Rock for lunch. Return by a shorter route to Smokers Gap car park. All on tracks with —3 1/2 his walking. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w). Transport: $6.

Saturday 19 March - Gigerline Gorge - S/M Walk and rock hop along a pleasant little gorge on the Murrumbidgee River upstream from Tharwa. If 24 - 27 March - Brogo below Yankee Creek - it is warm enough we will be able to sample some excellent swinuning holes. Map: ACT 1:100000. A four day exploratory walk to try out a different Leader: Vance Brown 6251 3997. Transport: —$5. section of th Brogo River and Galoon Creek. We will start at the North West shore of Brogo Dam at 18 - 19 March - Mount Kelly via Sams Creek - the old Riverview Station site and explore the river MIMtoR and side creeks. Map: Puen Buen 1:25,000. Leader: Enjoyable and scenic scrub free walking on tracks Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3 164(h). Transport: -$30. through to the base of the impressive Mount Kelly. Limits. Camp over night before taking on the scrub and rocks of Mt Kelly in the cool of the morning. Savour the Saturday 25 March - Shoalhaven Blockup Gorge excellent views then return to the cars. Maps: Yaouk - SIM-E & Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leader: Frank - Descend into the Shoalhaven River along the Blue Bergersen 6231 7753(h), Transport: $10, limit of 6. Track before following the river to the start of the Blockup Gorge where we will have our lunch. This is 18 - 20 March - (Canberra Day- .Jagungal,& a beautiful spot with superb swimming where you Crooks Racecourse from Nimmo Hill - M/M can swim or li-lo into the Gorge. There is a 300m This popular walk spends the first day in open climb out along the Blue Track. Last year we saw and country and on trails, camping near Doubtful Creek. heard a lyrebird giving a display. The access road is Day 2 will include an optional ascent of Jagungal 4W]), so these are eagerly sought- Subarus will do. (others may spend the day fishing)., then a walk Map: Caoura 1:25,000. Leader: Vance Brown 6251 mainly on fire trails to camp in the vicinity of Crooks 3997(h). Transport: —$18 including park fee. Racecourse. On day 3 we follow the Gungarlin River downstream to the cars. Great alpine walking and Sunday 26 March scenery. Maps: Eucumbene & Khancoban 1:50,000. *****JI4J%f l,no, day walk needed here ***** Leaders: Sue & Alan Vidler 6254 5373(h). Transport: —$25. 25- 26 March - Mt Tate - M/M Classic Snowy Mountains walking with fme views 18 - 26 March - Wollemi National Park - over the gorges and cliffs around Watsons Crags. The Canyoning walk starts at and traverses Mt Multi-day canyoning to Northern Wollemi + Newnes Twynam and Mt Anderson. On the second day we Plateau canyons. Enjoy 9 days of fantastic canyoning will return via Consett Stephen Pass and Guthega in the depths of the Wollemi National Park. Prior Trig. The whole walk is across sensitive and exposed

Canberra Bushwalking Club JTFebna,y 2000 page 12 alpine terrain, so be prepared. Note early start from Rendezvous Creek. This site is one of the most Canberra. Map: CMA 1:50,000. extensive in the ACT, probably hidden up till now by Leader: Darryl Alexander 6231 8169(h). blackberries. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Transport: -$25; limit of 8. Leader: Murray Dow 6257 4371h. Transport: -$9.

25 - 26 March - Main Range Cross-over Walk - 8- 9 April - Walk and Canoe the Shoalhaven in one trip! - M/M Two superb alpine walks. Group 1, Sat. Charlottes This popular walk from last year is repeated. It will Pass, Mt Townsend, Bettes Camp. Sun. Wilkinson involve half the party leaving cars at Badgerys Valley, Ramsheads, Deadhorse Gap. Group 2, the Lookout and walking to Fossickers Flat. The rest of reverse of above. Group 1 Leader: Janet Edstein the party will paddle hire canoes from 6288 1398(h). Group 2 Leader: Jenny Horsfield to Fossickers Flat. On Sunday the walkers and 6231 4535(h). Maps: KosciusEko & Thredbo paddlers will swap roles and car keys. A car swap is 1:50,000. Transport: -$30 plus park fee. required. Please book by 1 April as arrangements have to be made. Min. of 8 (4 each way), max of 16 Wednesday 29 March - Navigation Refresher #2 (8 each way). Maps: Caoura & Burner 1:25,000. An evening with maps: detailing features on maps, 4 Leaders: Sandy Berry 6282 1226(h), Gosta Lynga and 8 figure grid references and simplified use of 6288 7009(h). Transport: '-$23 + canoe hire $24 GPS. The venue is at Rob's, 11 Studley St; Kambah. per person. Please book no later than the previous Monday. Leaders: Meg McKone and Rob Florsfield 6231 8- 9 April- Mount Gudgenby Discovery-Mill 4535(h) Track to Gudgenby saddle then scrub bash up to the top of Gudgenby. Camp beneath massive granite 31 March - 7 April- Tasmanian Classic: The rock slab-no tents required, and continue exploring Overland Track - M/M the numerous rock piles the next morning. Superb Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair. Autumn provides views. Map: Yaouk 1:25,000. Leader: Frank an excellent time to do this trip with reduced rain and Bergersen 6231 7753(h). Transport: $10, limit 6. the autumn colours in the Nothofagus. Good wet weather gear essential; no fires. Estimated cost 8-9 April - Grassy Creek - Long Flat - Mt Clear including air fares, park fees, coach both -MTh1 ways--$490--$500., calculated on 21 day APEX fare From Mt Clear camp ground we'll follow Grassy Canberra return. Indications of interest by 29 Feb, Creek south to the Boboyan Divide, follow this to the please. Leader: Michael Banyard 6295 9967(h). toe of the ACT set up tents at Long Flat (southern Limit of 6. most camping flat in ACT) and with day pack climb Mt Clear then return to Long Flat. Sun: North to and2April Naas River, exit to Mt Clear camp ground ans on the *,** day and weekend walks needed here **** way back to Canberra we stop off to walk Shanahan's Mtn and the Yerrabi Track to Boboyan Trig. Maps: Saturday 8 April - Bungonil Gorge and Bredbo, Collinton & Yaoulc 1:25,000 oz,t Namadgi Shoalhaven River - M/M-R National Park Leader: David Truman 6251 We will descend the steep Red Track into Bungonia 7108(h), [email protected] . Transport: Gorge with its sheer and spectacular cliffs. Then we -$10. must negotiate the boulders-a few hundred metres of huge limestone boulders which we will go over, Tuesday 11 Apnl - IT Collation under round and through. Then there is a pleasant 8pm Venue TBA walk along Bungonia Creek to the junction with the Shoalhaven River where we have lunch and perhaps a late season swim. The 500m ascent is along the Wednesday 12 April - Wednesday Walk - M/M White Track which takes us back to the car park with The regular Wednesday walk series continues, close magnificent views of the Shoalhaven Gorge along the to Canberra with a destination to be decided. Contact way. Map: Caoura 1:25,000. Leader: Vance Brown leader before IT collation. Leader: Allan Milddesen 6251 3997(h). Transport: -$18 including park fee. 6278 3 164(h).

Sunday 9 April - Axe grooves - Rendezvous ***** 15 & 16Apr11 Creek - S/F 1 weekend walk needed here ***** A track walk into recently discovered axe grooves on

Canberra Bushwalking Club ITFebruaty 2000 page 13 Saturday 15 April- Big Bole and Marble Arch - Saturday 13 May - Spotted Cat and Weeping Falls - WE. MJE (Stan Marks 6254 9568) Walk in the Deua National Park through heath and 20 - 21 May - Coronet Peak via Cotter Gap - M/M-R light timber. Two interesting geological features. An (Frank Bergerson 6231 7753) essential shallow crossing of the Shoalhaven river. Those who wish can walk through the Marble Arch Saturday 27 May- Gourmet Dinner and Walk at where the creek flows through two short natural Ainslie (Isabelle 6247 7906) tunnels. About 3 1/2 his actual walking plus time at the Arch. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(h). Transport: $20. LEADERS: Please use the sheet the Walk Booking Sheet to record Sunday 16 April - Orroral Tor - MJM who is booked on your walks (photocopy the one in the The first of a series of walks to granite outcrops in January 1999 edition of It or pick up blank forms at Namadgi. Start from lower Orroral carpark, follow Club meetings). the contoured river track , ascend spur above the Leave this information in your mailbox while you are valley, then down to magnificent granite features of away so we can find it in a Search and Rescue Orroral Tor. Cross Orroral Riverby bridge and return emergency. along tracks to the cars. Map: Rendezvous Creek Please also take some membeshi ajplication forms 1:25,000. Leader: Jenny Horsficld 6231 4535(h). for any non-members who may be interested in joining Transport: -$7. the Club. Contact Roger Edivards 6288 7863 (h) or 6275 3534 (w) ifyou needforms. 15 - 16 April - Orroral- Bimberi .- Tantangara Don 'tforget to ring Stan Marks - Check-In Officer - as car swap - M-LIE-L soon as you get back so he doesn't have to chase you. From Orroral, walk on fire trails and walking tracks via Cotter Gap, Cotter Flat and Murrays Gap to camp His phone numbers are 6254 9568(h) and 6274 at Dunns Flat, options including a side trip to 7350(w). if you don't phone, Stan has to treat the Bimberi, the ACT's highest peak. Next day there are situation as a POSSIBLE EMERGENCY many options, Bimberi, Murray, Morgan and die walk 6 km to the locked gate via Oldfields Hut. The For Sale reverse trip will also camp at Dunns Flat and choose its own options. Be prepared for a cold night and On behalf of The George Family; proceeds to The panoramic scenery. Map: Rendezvous Creek SALVOS; PRONE Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h) if 1:25,000. Leader: Alan Vidler 6254 5373(h) and interested TBA. Transport: -$18. Maps: mostly current, many, $2 ea; Wild magazines: 23, mid '90s, $2 ea; Tent Bits: flyscreens (2). $1 ea, assorted mosquito net, calico, leather straps, pegs, $0 ea; tent, historic fawn Paddy japara (1); $10; nylon ifies (6), $2 ea; ground sheets (3), $2 ea; mosquito net (1), $5; Packs: canvass haversack (new,!) $2; day packs (3), Further Ahiàd $10 ea; packs medium (3), $20 ea; Clothes: Ski pants, grey wool, small (1) $5; parka, green small, $10; blue Friday 21 April - North of Cotter Gap - L or E/R medium $10; gloves (4pr), $2 ea; mittens, (2pr) $2 ea; (Roger Edwards 6288 7863) beanies/balaclavas, (4) $2 ea; overmits, (1) $2; flynet, (20) 21 - 25 April - Easter - Wollemi National Park hat, $1; overpants, japara (1) $5; nylon (2pr) $10 ea; - M1R (Meg McKone 6254 5902) gaiters (2pr) $10 ea; Climbing Gear: $5; snow goggles, (lpr) $5; descendeur, (1, "8") $10; crampons, (lpr) $20; James Ashburner's Boots Reference pp 6,7 Dec IT Cooking/eating, etc: camp gaz refills, 90g (9) SOc ea; 25 - 29 April - The Kerries M/M (Darryl Alexander 190g (10) $1 ea, billies, (3) $1 ea, plates 2 $1 ea; water 6231 8169) bottles, (2) $2 ea; water bucket, japara, $2; white spirit Friday 28 April - Dinner, Night Spot Light Tour and stove, (1) $10; mug plastic, Al. food cans (4) $0; billy Walks at Tidbinbilla on Saturday (Wendi Johnson lifters (1) $1; Other: sleeping mats foam, (3) $2 ea; 6257 0338) bivy bag, (1) $1; small stuff-bags, (10) $1 ea. 6 -7 May - Head of Orroral Valley - E/M (David Truman62Sl 7108)

Canberra Bushwalking Club ITFebruai'y 2000 page 14 INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS IN CBC ACTIVITIES

Distance Ring the leader early rather than late. Please ring by Thursday 2.00pm for the following weekend (both one day (5) Short - under l2km/day. and two day walks) so the leader has time to arrange (M) Medium - 12-20km/day. transport. Long - over 20km/day. 16 is the maximum, unless a smaller number is advertised in NOTE: In calculating distance, 1 km is added the program. for every 100 metres climbed. Please be specific if the leader asks about your Difficulty experience In the activity. Check with the leader about: • the need to carry water, tents/fly, maps, etc (E) Easy - fire trail, tracks, beaches etc. • appropriate clothing, suitable loot-wear, etc; and Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub. • any precautions you might need to take for severe (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles, weather changes, etc. (W) Wet - compulsory swims, some river crossings. Ask about anything you're unsure of, especially if you're new to our Club. NOTE: - Every person taking part in a CBC activity does so as a volunteer in all respects and accepts responsibility for any personal injury or loss incurred. Prospective participants should check with the leader that they are capable of completing the proposed trip based on their previous experience, fitness and personal capabilities. Participants should also ask the leader what the trip entails and what food, equipment or special skills are required. Conversely, leaders should also ensure these points are checked and may reject an applicant they consider unsuitable for the trip. TRANSPORT: Costs are presently 25 cents per kilometre per car, divided equally among ALL participants. This amount may be varied at the discretion of the leader, depending on: the condition of the roads; the number of passengers per car; and other factors. The figures given for individual trips are estimates only, based on four people per car and other factors - costs may rise if cars are only partly filled. Park admission and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately. SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISATION S&lR Contacts: the Training & Safety Officer (David Campbell) 6254 1511 (h), the President (Terence Uren) 6282 2403 (h), or the Walks Secretary (Rob Horsfield) 6231 4535 (h). CHECK-IN I CONTACT OFFICER The Check-in /Contact Officer for the Club is Stan Marks Ph: 6254 9568 (h) or 6274 7350 (w). He (not the Police or other bodies) should be the first point of contact for worried relatives if you are late in returning from a trip. Leaders must also report the safe return OR cancellation of their trip to the Check-in Officer.

199 EQUIPMENT HIRE In Take advantage of the excellent gear that the Club has available for hire before lashing out on your own equipment. The Equipment Officer is Rob Horsfield, who can be contacted on 6231 4535 (h). The equipment available and current rates per weekend/week are S set out below. Hirers are responsible for collecting and returning the equipment. A deposit of $20 is required and part or all of this will be refunded, depending on the condition of the items upon return (eg. damaged or dirty) and whether they are returned late.

Item w.eiweek Item w.efweek Olympus two person tent $15 / $40 Assorted packs $5 / $15 Macpac Microlight one person tent $15 / $40 Trangia and fuel bottle $5 / $15 3 season bag, mat and liner $10 / $25 Snow sleeping bag, mat and liner $15 / $40 Check you have ALL the bits and pieces you need when collecting gear.

Canberra Bush walking Club IT February 2000 page 15 CANBERRA BUSI-IWALKING CLUB COMMITTEE Position Name Home Work Email PRESIDENT Terence Uren 6282 2403 [email protected] TREASURER Janet Edstein 6288 1398 WALK SECRETARY Rob Horsfield 6231 4535 6205 6739 EDITOR Vance Brown 6251 3997 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Roger Edwards 6288 7863 6275 3534 TRAINING & SAFETY OFFICER David Campbell 6254 1511 6254 1511 dcampbeIl.fishhigpond.com CONSERVATION OFFICER Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 amikkeIspcug.org.au PUBLISHER Vacant ASSISTANT WALK SECRETARY Stan Marks 6254 9568 6274 7350 Stan.Marks®dotrs.gov.au SOCIAL SECRETARY Wendi Johnson 6257 0338 GENERAL SECRETARY Jenny Rorsfield 6231 4535 MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: Ring ROGER EDWARDS on 6288 7863 (h)

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