CANBERRA BUSHWALKING. CLUB INC NEWSLETTER t GPO Box 160, Canberra ACT 2601 VOLUME 34 OCTOBER 1998 NUMBER 10

MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING Speaker: Scott Porteous, on Recreational Activities with Outward Bound 8pm Wednesday 21 October Dickson Library Community Room (entrance at rear of library)

Make the most of the evening and join other members at 600pm for a convivial (BYO) meal at the Pho Phu Quoc Restaurant in Cape Street, Dickson. Try to be early to ensure there will be ample time to finish and still get to the meeting in comfortable time

Walks to Rob Horsfield 11 Studley St, Kambah Ph: 6231 4535 or by e-mail to Paul Edstein (pedstein©pcug.org.au ) Articles etc. for publication to Paul Edstein Ph: 6271 4514(w) 6286 1398 (h) Fax: 6271 4560 (w) E-mail: [email protected] 19 Gamor St Waramanga ACT 2611

PRESIDENT'S PRATTLE Another Club year dawns. As seems usual at ultimately it must be up to the other 290 or so AGMs in recent years, the returning officer's members. Some points: achievement was in finding a full complement of • You have paid your annual subscription. Get people to volunteer. It would be much better if we had maximum value for money by going on lots of keenly fought elections! walks. A anyone who knows me is well aware, I • If you have a suggestion on how the program could believe the Objects of the Club, starting with be improved, contact the Walks Secretary, or "... 1. promote bushwalking and allied outdoor another Committee member - each is an ex-officio activities", but including most of the others, are best "assistant walks secretary?' '[Committee please met by maintaining a comprehensive and well note!]. attended walks program. Social and other activities • If you are interested in going on a particular walk, are aids to help increase walks participation. encourage other people by promoting it among The Committee will be working on strategies both club members and your friends elsewhere. to encourage maximum participation in activities, but • Better still, volunteer to lead the walk you want. attracted 40 new members. This continued decline is The program is dominated year after year by the despite the Club maintaining a healthy activity same small group of leaders. We can't do without program, a site on the Internet and the continued them, but some must be getting jaded - I know at distribution of the Club's newsletter and leaflet to least one is. Old "hands" fjèet?} are always outdoor/adventure equipment shops in Canberra. The willing to help, particularly with the easy things Committee has not been able to determine any like navigation. specific reason for this decline. • Support new leaders. They have usually put in Walks Activity Program much more time and effort into preparing their walk, and are likely to have interesting new ideas. The Club's activity program once again featured the popular areas including Namadgi, • Book early on walks, so the leader knows early Morton, Budawangs, Kosciuszko and Blue Mountains that the trip will be going, and can reassure others. National Parks and the rarely visited Wollemi • Come to social events, including meetings and IT National Park. Field trips to threatened NSW State Collation. This greatly increases your scope for forests were organised by Roger Beddis with the developing interest in particular trips - I and many Forest Campaign Group of the Australian other leaders have frequently programmed walks Conservation Foundation. Other activities included in response to discussions at meetings. In addition canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, canyoning and you can verify that other walkers are not 2 metres skiing sometimes organised jointly with the Family tall and muscle bound. Bushwalkers, ANUMC, National Parks Association and Canberra Cross-country Ski Club. Alan Vidler, President P There were 207 programmed walks but many 37th ANNUAL REPORT were cancelled due to the hot, dry conditions of the I I summer and others due to lack of interest and other It is with pleasure that I present the Canberra reasons. The major contributors to the program were Bushwalking Club's 37th annual report. A number of Allan Mikkelsen, Terence Uren, George Carter, Jeff notable issues kept the Conservation Officer, Terence Bennetts, Richard Bain, Murray Dow, Paul Rustomji, Uren very busy this year including submissions to: Stan Marks and Roger Edwards. Forty other members • Perisher Skifield EIS and Inquiry led walks and other activities who, along with the • Snowy Water Inquiry above leaders, deserve the grateful thanks of all participating members. Seventeen of these leaders led • Eden Regional Forest Agreement just one activity so I hope they will try and at least • Tinderry Nature Reserve Draft Plan of double their contribution next year. Management • NSW National Parks Draft Access Strategy Extended trips on offer included the full • NSW National Parks Draft Tourism Strategy length or sections of the Australian Alps Walking • Redevelopment of Pretty Beach Caravan Park Track led by Rob Horsfield and the South Coast • Various other information was provided to Track in Tasmania led by Allan Mikkelsen. members on campaigns, events and issues There were only 3 new walks leaders this through the It and Club General Meetings. year, Henry Satrapa, Jenny Horsfield and Darryl • Club members also participated in other forums Alexander. This is still a disappointing number but including: the Activity Program provided a good range of walks • NSW National Parks Visions for the New and other activities including weekend lodge trips to Millennium the Snowy Mountains and car camps. • NSW National Parks Draft Access Strategy This year the Greg Buckley Award goes to • Australian Alps Walking Track Strategy Jeff Bennetts. Not only one of the most active leaders Working Group again this year but this award (for which his next Membership annual membership is waived) also recognises his The latest figures on Club membership are as contribution of 181 walks in less than II years. Jeff follows: has provided a range of walks to suit everyone from Ordinary members 208 the short/easy, sometimes taking his young son along, Household members 77 to challenging weekend walks. Life members 7 A number of members continued to take Total membership 292 advantage of the "Wild Card Walks" facility this year, Once again the Club has experienced a enabling members to combine with other members for decrease in membership during the past year but still unlisted walks, and sufficient for the service to be

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 1998 page 2 continued by Rob llorsfield. This allowed members to Conservation Council of the South-East Region and walk with other members when they were not able to Canberra. join listed walks or wanted something different from what was on the program. The annual October Spanish Broom clearing in the Cotter Hut area of Namadgi was organised once Rob Horsfield has continued to revise the again by John Thwaite with the ACT Parks and Bus hwalking near Canberra book previously Conservation Service. The occasion received good produced by this Club in 1974 but enhanced with support this time so thank you to all members who unusual 3-D type maps to clearly indicate the route participated. and clearly showing the ascents and descents. Search and Rescue General Meetings and Social Program The Club was unable to respond to the one Members were provided with a variety of search and rescue call-out this year - which resulted in subjects at the general meetings including talks and the lost person being found long before our team slide presentations, of trips and bush related subjects, would have reached the search area. by both members and non-members. The Committee is very grateful to those members who provided some Club members were involved in training entertaining evenings. weekends run by the Confederation Wilderness Rescue during the year. These involved the The Club newsletter: It wilderness self-rescue weekend early in the year and Although the It's primary function is to the annual wilderness-rogaine. The Club had a team in provide the Activity Program it also allows members the one day rogaine event with another party of to share activity experiences and opinions on members helping to monitor the event. bushwalking related subjects. During this year there 1997-98 Committee and Office Holders have been a number of trip reports and special articles Thank you to all members who served on the from members which provided information and Committee this year. The Committee was comprised entertainment to other members. of the following: Chris Roper (President), Gary The Club has continued to promote the Trevean and later Michelle Weston (Vice- Activity Program on the Internet, with thanks again to President/Treasurer), Allan Mikkelsen (Walks Allan Mikkelsen who maintains the home page. Secretary), Paul Edstein (Editor), Roger Edwards The It Collation continues to be a very social (Membership Secretary), Terence Uren (Conservation event with volunteer members contributing time and Officer), Barry Munns (Publisher), John Dean venues. The Committee is very grateful to both the (Assistant Walks Secretary), Eddie Cheetham (Social volunteers and hosts. Secretary), Jenny Florsfield (Minute Secretary) and Stan Marks (Correspondence Secretary). Confederation of NSW Bushwalking Clubs Others who provided valuable support and This Club has continued its membership of deserve thanks are Stan Marks and John Dean the Confederation which provides greater access to (Check-in Officers), Rene Davies and John Thwaite issues of interest to bushwalking clubs in NSW. Much (Club Conservation Associates), Rob Horsfield (Wild of this information is provided through the quarterly Card Walks Coordinator), Mike Pedvin (Equipment newsletter The Bushwalker made available at General Officer), David Campbell (Search and Rescue) with Meetings (on a first come first served basis) and on Pat Miethke and Doug Wright (Search and Rescue some bushwalks. Another advantage of membership is Area Coordinators), Allan Mikkelsen, John Dean and the very good public liability insurance available David Campbell (Confederation Delegates), Paul through the Confederation. Edstein (Public Officer), John Kyatt (auditor) and Sharon McAuliffe who substituted for Eddie Development of the government's proposed Cheetham at the General Meetings during his long leader accreditation system has not reached a stage absence. that affects bushwalking clubs but the Confederation has maintained some involvement. If there is anyone or group who deserves recognition that I have not named then I regret the Conservation omission. There are numerous other members, and Apart from the numerous submissions their spouses, who have contributed in some way. mentioned earlier, that include conservation matters, Once again I will ask that all members be prepared to the Club has continued its membership and support of actively support the next Committee. For the time and the Australia Conservation Foundation, National effort they will put in, it is the least the rank and file Parks Association, Environment Centre and the members can do. Chris Roper, President Sep '96 - Sep '98 P Canberra Bushwaiking Club IT October 1998 page 3 GREG BUCKLEY WALKS MOTIONS PASSED AT THE AWARD 1998 A.G.M.

This is an annual award consists of a The financial statements for the twelve months perpetual trophy donated by Mr and Mrs Buckley to ending 30 June 1998 be accepted. commemorate their son, Greg, who died of viral The proposed expenditure budget for the twelve pneumonia contracted while walking in Nepal in 1990 months ending 30 September 1999 be with other Club members. Greg was a CBC approved. Committee member at the time. The proposed membership subscriptions The award is presented for service to the ($24/Single, $32/Household) be approved. Club's bushwalking program. It is not based simply on number of walks led and is not based on service in The proposed membership subscription a particular year. A sub-committee comprising the allocations for the twelve months ending Walks Secretary, the President, and another 30 September 1999 be approved. committee member selects a recipient each year. Subject to his concurrence, John Kyatt be Previous recipients have been Alan Vidler appointed as Honorary Auditor for the 1998-99 (1991), Chris Leslie (1992), George Carter (1993), financial year. Vance Brown (1994) and Allan Mikkelsen (1995) Richard Bain (1996) and Terence Uren (1997). I MEMBERSHIP MATTERS I New member: Sam Enge. Roger Edwards, Membership Secretary P I LOST&FOUND Lost: On Sentry Box Mountain. One pair of tn-focal glasses (yes they were expensive). Tortoise-shell brown, with some blue specs. They blend in perfectly with the bush. Last seen in photograph of me, hanging neatly from the neck of my jumper. So I know I lost them somewhere approx. in the SOOm between the last two small saddles south of Sentry Box Rock. Map ref. Yaouk 713343 - 713336. Ph. Di Thompson This year the award was made to Jeff Bennets 6289 5117 (w), or 6288 6084 (h): who, as mentioned in the Annual Report, has programmed many well attended walks.

The new Volleys are still made in China and NEW DUNLOP VOLLEYS I feature a slightly modified design. The sole still Dunlop have introduced new styles of seems fairly soft. David Noble of SUBW has been testing a pair - so far for 8 days bushwalking/ "Volley sandshoe. These shoes have long been favoured by many bushwalkers and canyoners in canyoning and some small sections of the sole have particular because of their grip on wet slippery rock. split off. Grip seems to be reasonable. They are available in a variety of colours! There is also a more A few years ago, Dunlop moved production expensive suede style - a bit like the "Supervolley" offshore. The first generation of Chinese made introduced for a short time about ten years ago. Volleys were widely criticised because of their poor wear. The upper seemed poorly attached to the sole Allan Mikkelsen P and the sole itself was made from a softer material and could be penetrated by sharp sticks.

Canberra Bushwa!king Club IT October 1998 page 4 I CONSERVATION NEWS Greater Murramarang National Park Murramarang National Park features regularly on the Club's Activity Program and many members will have visited places such as Pretty Beach, Mount Durras, Durras Lake, Acheron Ledge and Three Islet Reef on club trips. The park's natural and aesthetic values make it highly valued and it is used intensively for large parts of the year. Vidler and myself. Please borrow the library copy or Unfortunately, the small size of the park give one of us a call before you set off on your next places it at particular risk of damage and degradation trip to the high country. and its long term ecological viability is doubtful. The Spanish Broom park is only 1970ha in area, is discontinuous and has an average width of only 366 metres. The park is only Details of the club's annual broom clearing 50 metres wide at its narrowest. work in the Upper Coffer are included in the Activity Program. A long term goal of local conservation groups Spanish broom is an invasive woody weed has been to expand the park with areas of vacant that was introduced into Australia in the early 1 800s Crown land and State Forest. The Total Environment as an ornamental plant. It is hard seeded and only a Centre and the Friends of Durras have been proportion of its seeds germinate at any one time. campaigning for this addition for some ten years and have proved their commitment by purchasing land on There can be up to 20,000 seeds per square metre in the soil, making its removal something that cannot be the western side of Lake Durras which was added to achieved quickly. The club's program is now in its the park in 1993. sixth year and is important not only for the genuine The Friends of Durras will be submitting a conservation gains the program is making but also for further proposal to the NSW Government this month the opportunity it provides for our efforts to be and would like those who support their objective to recognised more widely in the community. write to the NSW Premier and ask him to take the Your participation is encouraged. steps needed to create a Greater Murramarang National Park. FOR SALE Interested members can contact me for further details of issues they might like to specifically am leaving overseas for six months and consider when drafting their letters. these two thermarests are looking for someone to keep them warm at night. Are you interested? Alps Invaders - Weeds of the Australian High Country Thermarest: 3/4 length50mm, as new. The ultimate in comfort. New price about $190. Sell for The Australian Alps Liaison Committee $120. natural Heritage Working Group has recently published a field guide to the Weeds of the Australian Thermarest: 3/4 length*25mm, as new. For High Country. Whilst not as glamorous as other lightweight enthusiast. New price about $130. recent field guides, the guide will help bushwalkers Sell for $90. and other users of our alpine areas to identify weeds They represent great value given that the that pose a particular threat to native vegetation. prices will rise dramatically as the devaluation of the Trip leaders taking parties into the Australian A$ continues. Contact Nic Bendeli (02) 6296 4310 or Alps National Park are encouraged to take a copy of by e-mail [email protected] the guide with them and to make notes of any weed infestations sighted. The guide includes a weed I IMPROMPTU SKI TRIPS reporting form which can be returned to national park offices at the end of the trip. A few people used the facility this year and rang to enquire or advertise ski tours. Tune in again in June There is a copy of the guide in the club's 1999. library and copies are also held by Murray Dow, Alan Nic Bendeli P

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 1998 page 5 ACTIVITY PROGRAM

GRADING OF WALKS: BOOKING FOR WALKS: (5) Short - under 12km/day. Ring the leader early rather than late. Please ring by (M) Medium - 12-20km/day. Thursday 2.00pm for the following weekend (both one Long - over 20km/day. day and two day walks) so the leader has time to arrange transport. (E) Easy - fire trail, tracks, beaches etc. 16 is the maximum, unless a smaller number is advertised Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub. in the program. (R) Rough - much scrub, steep cflmbs, rock scrambles. Please be specific if the leader asks about your walking (W) Wet - compulsory swims, some crossings. experience. Check with the leader about the need to.carry NOTE: In calculating distance, I km is added for evety 100 water, tents/fly, appropriate clothing, suitable foot-wear, metres climbed, purchasing maps, etc. Ask questions especially if you are new to club walking.

WILD CARD WALKS - Phone ROB HORSFIELD 6231 4535(h) No walk on that suits you? Walk already booked out when you ring the leader? Found you have time for a walk after all? Rob will put you in touch with other people in a similar situation, help find a leader and get you out in the bush. The sooner you ring Rob, the better your weekend or day walk will bet 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 other factors. The figures given for individual trips are rough 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. NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS: 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, leadersshould also ensure these points are checked and may reject an applicant they consider unsuitable for the trip. SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISATION S&R Contacts: David Campbell 6272 2025(w), 6254 1511(h), or the President or Walks Secretary Area Coordinators: Belconnen - Pat Miethke 6249 3085(w), 6241 2798(h); Woden - Doug Wright 6281 4148(h). CHECK-IN I CONTACT OFFICER The Check-in /Contact Officer forthe Club is Elizabeth McCamley Ph: 6297 3367 (h), 6280 6066 (w). She (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.

EQUIPMENT HIRE Take advantage of the excellent gear that the Club has available for hire before lashing out on your own equipment. The Equipment Officer is Mike Pedvin, who can be contacted on 6288 5751(h), 6277 3966(w). The equipment available and current rates per weekend/week are 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.e./week Item we/week 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 Long bed compass no charge - just a $5 deposit Snow sleeping bag, mat and liner $15 / $40 Check you have ALL the bits and pieces you need when collecting gear.

Canbetra Bushwalking Club IT October 1998 page 6 Wednesday 14 October - Wednesday Walk • Wednesday 21 October General Meeting -M/M Speaker: Scott l'oiteous, on Recreational The regular Wednesday walk series continues. Activities with Outward Bound Australia Close to Canberra with destination to be decided. (23) 24-25 October - Castle Golden Contact leader before or at It Collation. Leader: Anniversary - MJR Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 (h). Our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first Saturday 17 October - Mount Tennant - MIE recorded ascent of the Castle in August was Climb from the Namadgi Visitors Centre on the cancelled due to foul weather/flood, so better luck Australian Alps Walking Track and a short section this time. Weather permitting, we'll camp on the of fire trail to the summit of Mount Tennant for "soft" rocks on the Castle summit for superb dawn superb views of the ranges of Namadgi. Total views of the Central Budawangs. Visits to other climb of 700+ metres but on a well graded traek. gems, such as the Green Room, will be included. Map: ACT 1:100,000. Leader: Vance Brown Map: Corang 1:25,000 or CMW Budawangs. 6251 3997 (h). Transport: - $4. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 (h). Transport: $22. Note: Limit of 12. Saturday 17 October - Learn to abseil & try caving? - S/E/"interesting" (23) 24 October - Green Room M/M Abseil on a good beginners cliff face at beautiful Camp at Yadboro Friday night. On Saturday, walk Bungonia NP and then eithet venture dowq Grill up Kaliana Ridge to the base of the Castle. Cave or try some more technical abseils. Cost Continue through stunning Monolith Valley, past approx for hire rope, hardhat and harness $6 Shrouded Gods and on to the magnificent Green Leaders: Kent Holman (02) 4821 8633 (h) Doug Room where, with lots of goodies, we'll celebrate Floyd 6281 3133 (h), 6216 2716 (w). Transport: (two months late) the climbing of the Castle 50 -$l6+$l park entry. years ago. Return Saturday evening or stay and enjoy a relaxed evening at Yadboro River, 17-18 October - Budawangs - Hoddle M- followed by another walk on Sunday (see next L/E-R item). Map: Corang 1:25,000 Leader: Janet We will be camping the night on top of Hoddle, Edstein 6288 1398 (h). Transport: - $22. highest point in (Northern) Budawangs to enjoy spectacular scenery at sunset and sunrise. Will also Sunday 25 October - Castle Gap and Arch include Tarn with its superb views into and beyond S!M Holland Gorge. Tents optional. If sufficient We'll follow a 4WD track to just below the Castle, starters, trip will be a M-L/E-M car swap between then a smaller track to an incredible cave where Endrick & Wog Wog entrances, otherwise 1st day we can view enormous tree-ferns. From here we will be MIR via Barney's Hill and LIE 2nd day via continue edging our way around the base of the Tarn and Burrumbeet Brook. Map: Corang and Castle, viewing spectacular tall conglomerate cliffs Endrick 1:25,000 or CMW Budawangs. Leader: and rainforest until we reach an Arch. Through Alan Vidler 6254 5373 (h). Transport: $20. this Arch we should have fantastic views of the Budawangs, including Byangee Walls and Pigeon Sunday 18 October - Yankee Ridge - L/R House. Map: Corang 1:25,000 Leader: Janet An exploratory walk along the broken ridge that Edstein 6288 1398 (h). Transport: - $22. runs to the north west of the southern peak of Yankee Hat. From the Boboyan Carpark we'll 24-25 October - Easy White Water Canoe climb to the saddle between the two peaks of the Trip Upper Clyde River hat, pick up the ridge and try and follow it as far as Meet at Shallow Crossing Camping Ground Sat the 1600m knoll at GR723440 before returning to night. Sunday AM launch at Shallow Crossing & the cars via Middle Creek. Mostly off track with head upstream for easy white water as well as long lots of scrub and rock scrambling. [18km + 600m beautiful rock pools. BYO plastic canoe or low climb] Maps: Rendezvous Creek, Yaouk 1:25,000. cost hire available locally. Leader: Chris Bellamy Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403 (h). Transport: 6249 7167 (h). Transport: To be negotiated. -$9-. Note: Limit of 8. 17-18 October - Mt McKeahnie - M/R A short day Sat in the Orroral, camp, and an early climb Sun. Map Corin Dam 1:25,000. Leader: Rob Horsfield 6231 4535 (h) Transport:—$8.

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 1998 page 7 Sunday 25 October - Korra Hill - LIE 31 October-I November - Easy Canoe Trip A Budawangs walk of about 18km on tracks to a on Tallowa Dam I lunch spot at the eastern end of Korra Hill, which Paddle in Kangaroo Valley. As always, enjoy has extensive views to Mt Owen and Pigeon impressive Shoalhaven River gorges, wildlife etc. House. Optional 2km (return) extension with some Camp overnight on a lovely beach. Local canoe scratchy scrub to a lookout 1km NE of Admiration hire tel 02 4465 1502. Bring lots of eats & drinks Point, for more views including a close up of the for the evening feast. Leader: Rosalind Webb impressive convex cliff at GR374903. Map: 6281 1327 (h). Transport: To be negotiated. Corang 1:25,000 or CMIV Budawangs. Leader: Please contact leader by midweek. Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h) 0418 662 870 (m). Sunday I November - Johns Peak from Transport: - $15. Bendora - LIR Wednesday 28 October . Committee Meeting A demanding walk that offers close up views of at the home of ROb & Jenny Borsfield some of the wildest and most spectacular terrain in ii Studley St, KAMBAH. the ACT. We'll follow upstream for a couple of kilometres from its junction with the Saturday 31 October - Sixth Annual Coffer River, climb a long spur to Johns Peak, Spanish Broom clearing work party at walk along the ridge of the Tidbinbilla Range to Cotter Hut Camels Hump and return to the cars via an equally This is sixth year that the Club has worked on this long spur to the south of the Pierces Creek project. Spanish broom is a very invasive woody watershed. Steep climbs, plenty of (not-too-dense) weed with seeds that can survive in the soil for up scrub and probably some scree slopes to negotiate. to 20 years. Plants removed vary from 2cm to [15kms + 850m climb] Map: Tidhinbilla I Sm. Volunteers will be transported to Cotter Hut 1:25,000. Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403 (h). for a sociable day of digging, chopping and tea Transport: —$9-. Note: Limit of 8. drinking. This is a great way to see the Upper Coffer which normally involves a long walk in Saturday 7 November-Orroral Valley- through Coffer Gap Map: Rendezvous Creek Legoland - M/M 1:25,000. Leader: Johh Thwaite 6254 3193 (h). Leaving cars at the Orroral Valley, follow the fire Transport: 47. trail boulders and great views to the valley. Lunch at Legoland (a.k.a. Ridge of Stone ), dangling legs 31 October - 1 November - Broom Clearing over the rocks and peering down and clambering with an interesting return - MIM-R into and through the caves. Marvelous! Return After taking part in the broom clearing, remain to down steep ridge to valley floor and then to. cars. camp in the area and recover. On Sunday morning, Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leader: Janet climb Coronet Peak for good views and interesting Edstein 6288 1398 (h) Transport: —$7 rocks before returning to Orroral on foot. We will visit Coffer Rocks and the unusual split rock on the 7-8 November - Mystery Walk - MIM way. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leader: It seems lately that few people can cope with the Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 (h). Transport: —$7. concept of weekend walking anyway, so this one will be completely incomprehensible. The secret (30) 31 October-I November - Talaterang may be leaked out in the next It. Leader: Alan and Beyond - M/R Vidler 6254 5373 (h). Transport: <$20. Arrive Tianjara Plateau on Friday night for an early Saturday to Bushwalker Hill and Gadara Sunday 8 November - Brindabella Ramble Point. Lunch at Talaterang with great views of the #1 - MIE Budawangs. Descend to the S-W amongst some A circuit walk starting at the arboretum near very thick scrub and around to Pigeon House Ck to flendoura Hut and then on a series of fire trails look for a camping cave. On Sunday we return to finishing along Moonlight Hollow Road; no views Tianjara Plateau via Wombat ridge and Rusden but good forest country and easy grades. Suitable Head. Hard with a lot of off-track walking. Maps: for new walkers. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25,000. Milton & Tianjara 1:25,000 or CMW Budawangs. Leader: Jack Wise 6238 3329 (h). Transport: Leader: Kent Holman (02) 4821 8633(h). $7. Transport: - $30. Note: Limit of 6.

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 1998 page 8 Sunday 8 November - Rock climbing - easy 21-22 November - Classic Ettrema - MIR to medium More details next month, but will include exit via Come and learn and/or practise the basics of Myall Creek.. Leader: Alan Vidler 6254 5373 (h). climbing at either Booroomba Rocks or Gibraltar 22-23; 28-29 November; Remote Area First Peak, depending on weather conditions and the Aid Certificate party. Beginners welcome. Numbers may be A 4-day training course leading to the Remote limited. You will need grippy footwear - Volleys Area First Aid Certificate. The qualification is or (preferably) better. Leader: John IOns recognised by NSW Occupational Health and 6231 6326. Transport: $8. Safety. The course is to be given by David Tuesday 10 November - It Collation Shephard from the NSW Confederation of 8pm at the home of Megan Shirlow Bushwalking Clubs, one of three people in NSW 28 Ridley St, TURNER qualified to present this course. Coordinator: David Campbell, phone/fax 6254 1511; e-mail Wednesday 11 November - Wednesday dcarnp bellfish® higpond.com , or P0 Box 228 Walk - MIM Kijpax, ACT 2615. Cost: $170 - a minimal The regular Wednesday walk series continues. surcharge might also be required to cover some Close to Canberra with destination to be decided. additional overheads. Numbers are limited and Contact leader before or at it Collation. Leader: people outside the Club will be enrolling. Those Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 (h). wishing to take the course need to contact me and 14-15 November Kosciuszko Huts #7 - pay a $50 deposit by 6 November. Currango Plain/Cooleman Plain - MIE Wednesday 25 November - Committee Meeting Starting at Gurrangorambla gate on Tantangara rd, 8pm at the home of Paul & Janet Edstein huts we will visit are Oldfields, Pockets, 19 Gamor St WARAMANGA Coolamine, Bill Jones and Old Currango ruin. Other highlights are Harris Waterhole, Currango 28-29 November - Wombeyan Caves - SIE homestead and Cave creek. Probably leave a car A car camping weekend with 2 very short (5km) on Port Phillip trail to save walk back across walks (I Box Vale Tunnel and Nattai Lookout, 2 Tantangara reservoir. Majority on tracks, rest Wombeyan Falls). Also a very scenic drive from across open country. About 15km a day.. Maps: Mittagong and optional cave inspections. Return Rules Pt, Peppercorn 1:25,000. Leader: Murray via . Suitable for children. Map: Blue Dow 6257 4371 (h). Transport: $20 Mountains Tourist Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899 (h) 0418 662 870 (m). Transport: - 14-15 November - Bimberi, Cave Creek - $25-$30 (plus camping and cave inspection fees). L/M The Murray Gap fire trail takes us via Oldfields 28-29 November - Mt Kiera, Wollongong - hut, through magnificent sub-alpine country, to Rock Climbing Dunns Flat (a nice lunch spot). Then it's straight This trip replaces the Sunday 29 November up Bimberi for 360 degree views and cross country Booroomba Rocks Rock Climbing trip previously to Dead Horse Gap to camp. Sunday is via Rolling advertised. It will allow club members, who have Ground Ridge to the Goodradigbee, through Cave basic rockclimbing skills, to experience the Creek Canyon (cameras needed), returning via the delights of climbing on sandstone. All short Cooleman Plains and Pockets Hut. Map: ACT climbs. Gear requirements: Hardhat, harness, 1:100,000. Leader: George Carter 6251 2130(h). climbing shoes. We hope to camp in a caravan Transport: —$25. Note: Limit of 8. park near Wollongong and eat out on Saturday night. Coordinator: Grahame Muller 6254 5430. Wednesday 18 November - General Meeting Transport: —$30. Speaker: Neville Bleakley, on Mobilitiy and Stretching Exeercises for Bushwalkers Wednesday 9 December - Wednesday Walk - MJM Saturday 21 November - Billy Billy Rocks - The regular Wednesday walk series continues. SIR Close to Canberra with destination to be decided. This is an old favorite for many. The route is from Contact leader before or at It Collation. Leader: Smokers Gap with a little scrub and fallen timber, Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 (h). and via the aboriginal shelter described in Flood's book. The views overlook the Tidbinbilla area and 12-14 December - Nadgee - MIE in the distance there is the Bullen Range and TBA. Leader: George Carter 6251 2130(h). Canberra. Leader: Rob l-Iorsfield 6231 4535 (h). Transport: —$5 Canberra Bushwalking club IT October 1998 page 9 12-13 December - Tabletop Mountain - M/E 26 December - 3 January (approx.) - From Mount Selwyn to Nine Mile Diggings via Rafting/Liloing/Walking - , Tabletop fire trail, thence to Broken Dam Creek Victoria where we will camp near the hut. Sunday morning we will leave the packs to climb Tabletop and then The Snowy River is described as having 'excellent campsites on massive sandy beaches" and retrace our steps to Mount Selwyn. Maps: providing 'spectacular valley scenery". I want to Cabramurra and Denison 1:25,000. Leader: Jack explore some of this area over a period of one Wise 6238 3329 (h). Transport: - $26. week to 10 days (exact dates can be determined by Sunday 13 December - Orroral Valley to negotiation with interested participants). The Cofter Gap - M/M capacity to raft segments of the river will be very Start at the locked gate in Orroral Valley near the dependent on water levels. I have three 2-person site of the former tracking station. We follow the rafts plus paddles and so can cater for five other access road along the valley and then up the the people on that score. Lilos might be an alternative west side before leaving it to follow the Alpine if water levels are lower. The aim would be for a Trail through the Bimberi Wilderness. We stop at leisurely trip including swims and some walks in Cotter Gap for lunch Those who feel fit can climb the vicinity of the river. Please contact leader by to the top of Gunner's Crack and explore the early December if interested. (Also, if anyone in magnifcient rock formations while the others have the club has experience in rafting or walking in a leisurely lunch. We return the way we came. this area I would be interested in receiving any Maps: Corin Dam and Rendezvous Creek relevant information.). Leader: Ian Turland 1:25,000. Leader: Henry Satrapa 6254 2195 (h). 6288 0947 (h). Transport: to be negotiated. Transport: - $8. 9-11 January - Lower Brogo - MIM Sunday 13 December - Sentry Box - M/R Leader: George Carter 6251 2130(h). Transport: A rocky mountain in the southern part of the ACT. $25. Note: Limit of 8. Lots and lots of rocks to explore after the 500 6-7 February - Kanangra, Kowmung metre climb up from the valley. Map: Yaouk M/MIW 1:25,000. Leader: Roger Edwards 6263 2613 (w) Leader: George Carter 6251 2130 (h). 6288 7863 (h). Transport; - $16 Transport: $30. Note: Limit of 8. Wednesday 16 December 1 kob Roy 6-7 March M/M&E - Yadboro River, Belowra Creek - MIR A walk in the Canberra Nature Park on the outskirts of the Southern uburbs. Lots of hills 'LeaIer:' George Carter 6251 2130 (h). Transport: with light scrub. Return in time for the Club $25. Note: Limit of 8. Christmas Party. Map: Tuggeranong 1:25,000. June-July 1999 South-East Asia on the Leader: Roger Edwards 6288 7863 (h), cheap 6263 2613 (w). Transport: <$3. Cycle Vietnam, climb Mount Kinabalu. Open to other ideas and very flexible. Leader: Alan Davey Wednesday 16 December - Annual Christmas (02) 4845 9127 (h). Party - Venue TEA Saturday 19 December - January 1999 - LEADERS: Alpine Track, Tharwa to WaIhalla 35 days. Arrangements finalised before the end of Please use the sheet the Walks Booking Sheet to October. Leader: Rob Horsfield 6231 4535 (h). record who is booked on your walks (photocopy the Transport: TBA one in the January' '98 It or pick up blank forms at Club Meetings). Saturday 19 December - Gingera Wildflowers Walk - M/M Leave this information in your mailbox while you Escape the Christmas shopping rush! Walk from are away so we can find it in a Search and Rescue Ginini to the summit of Gingera via Stockyard emergency. Arboretum for good views of the ACT and Kosciusko National Park. There should be early Don 'tforget to ring Elizabeth McCamley - Check-In summer wildflowers in abundance. Maps: ACT Officer - as soon as you get back so he doesn't have 1:100,000 or Corin Dam 1:25,000. Leader: Allan to chase you. If you don't phone, Elizabeth has to Mikkelsen 6278 3164 (h). Transport: - $10. treat the situation as a POSSIBLE EMERGENCY. Note: Limit of 12.

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