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VOLUME 31 OCTOBER 1995 NUMBER 10 OCTOBER MOiV/THL YMEETINa JAMES ASHBURJYER KAKA4D(J

Dickson Library Community Room Wednesday 18 october, 8.00 pm onwards

Make the most of the evening and join other members at 600pm for a convivial (BYO) meal at the Vietnamese Restaurant at O'connor Shops (the one on the corner).

PRESIDENT' S PRATTLE wide range of topics. Some of the trip reports are hilarious, or at least the writer has portrayed them as Welcome to another Club Year. Thank you to such.. Others include articles on dieback disease, all the those members who attended the AGM and to all volunteers in National Parks, quolls, French tests, who nominated for committee positions, especially the mining and news on the Tidbinbilla and Namadgi new people on the committee. David Truman remains National Parks. When next in the Club room, borrow a the Editor until January/February when Frank McKone handful of magazines from the Club library. They are will take over. David is likely to be departing for Russia yours to borrow. Like me, you may become very aware then and Frank preferred to start next year; However that 'out there' are many people caring for our this IT has been produced by my husband, Paul; as environment and enjoying walking as a great pastime. David was in Russia for a short time. There are many reasons why we all enjoy In this IT there is an article on the Budawang walking and this activity program reflects these Identified Wilderness Area, including a map showing differences, with some of the new committee leading a the extent of th& area. Also, and of more concern, is a range of walks to cater for all abilities report on potential restrictions on walking, camping etc I hope all of you people volunteer to help with in the southern part of the Blue Mts. The Confederation the Broom clearing weekend in late October and earn a - of Bushwalking Clubs of NSW has been lobbying to chance to eat my chocolate cake! overturn or modify the proposals and has produced a draft list of access mutes for comment At the present Safe walking everyone. the Confederation is still negotiating with the Sydney Janet Edstein P Water Board for further clarification of walking routes and for a more reasonable approach towards the responsible, minimum-impact use of catchment areas by bushwalkers. One of the benefits of being President is having early access to all the magazines that are sent to the Club. Some are very interesting to read and cover a skiing trips programmed. Several of our walks were THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL jointly organised with ANUMC, National Parks REPORT. Association and the Family Bushwalkers. A change of venue for the annual Winter Solstice walk, to Brandy This year has proven to be another very Flat Hut, proved successful - over 30 people joined in. successful one for our Club. Many members volunteered to lead walks and this year was the greatest Our members showed a continuing sense of ever in terms of new leaders. Congratulations and thank adventure, exploring other parts of the world. Overseas you to all members who responded to help. There were trip leaders included Eric Pickering (to Alaska), David over 265 walks programmed, with 80 leaders - 26 these Truman (to South America) and John I'Ons (to Mt being first-timers. Many of these new leaders are now Aspiring, NZ). Back home in Australia, Richard Bain leading theft 2nd, 3rd and 4th trips. My sincere thanks and David Truman led a trip to the Cradle Mountain to all on the Committee for seeking out and encouraging Reserve in Tasmania, 1-lelen Stevens led a trip to the these people. Bungle Bungles and the Can-Boyd Ranges and Warwick Blayden led a trip to Cape Barren Island. There are also many other members who have helped with the effective running of the Club. Our Club The Club Newsletter IT is run by volunteers who have given great service. Advances in computer technology and software These volunteers include: David Campbell, our NSW have helped the Club in the presentation of IT, as has Confederation representative and Search and Rescue the enthusiasm of its Editor, David Truman, who has Coordinator; John Kyatt, our auditor; Maurice Wicks continued to produce an excellent newsletter. David has and Mike Pedvin, our equipment officers; and Brian consistently sought articles, trip reports, previews and McLcod, our NORLD representative. walking information from members and added articles At times the Committee has been short-handed and conservation notes of his own, all the above often due to prolonged trips, work or study reasons and accompanied by scanned graphics and pictures. His members of this committee has worked as a task- graphics were often a talking point in their own right! orientated team and willingly shared the load. Also IT's primary function is to provide the activity thanks to my husband, Paul, who did the book-keeping, program for all members. As usual, we relied on Club filled in as editor, collected the mail, enjoyed cold members to volunteer for the monthly collations, an dinners while I've been on the phone to members, and excellent way to contribute to the running of our club. proofed my Prattles - when I let him I Thank you too to Thank you all. the Committee members for your support to me. This year the Membership committee decided to The latest figures on Club advertise the Club program membership are as follows: on the Internet. We need to attract younger members and Ordinary members 250 the Internet was one way the Household members 98 Committee felt we could do Life members 8 this. So far, we have had Total membership 356 some good responses. Again Activity Proaram thanks to David Truman who was responsible for setting this up. At the beginning of 1994/95 committee year there was a concern that as some of our most prolific Conservation leaders had left Canberra there may have been a We began this year with Rod Peters organising shortage of walks. That a record number of walks was two weekends for the repainting of Bolton's Hill 1-lut. programmed is a clear indication of members' support This was followed by a weekend of Spanish Broom for our Club and the committee. clearing around the Cotter Hut, organised by John At the AGM, Vance Brown was awarded a Life Thwaite. During the year, I encouraged members to Membership for all of his valued service to the Club. adopt an area of parkland near their home and to ensure Congratulations Vance that litter there was removed. The Club has maintained its corporate membership of the Australia Conservation This year the Club's walking program featured Foundation ($100), Environment Centre ($45) and the mostly in areas such as the Namadgi, Morton, Conservation Council ($70). David Truman and I also Budawang and Kosciusko National Parks. There were brought to the members' attention notes on also canoeing, canyoning, rock-climbing and many

CBC It October 1995 page 2 Conservation issues in the IT as awareness of Future Directions conservation is one of the Club's aims. The committee would like to see more people Library bushwalking! On some walks there were only a few The Club library opened in March and we can participants. This is quite disappointing to leaders who now boast of having our dwn library in the Club's have planned and set aside time to lead walks. As Alan meeting room (Dickson Library). Vidler's report shows, there's no rhyme or reason to the participation rates (walkers per walk) on some A catalogue was printed in the May IT For weekends. Indeed, the participation rate seems to this, many thanks go to Mike Pedvin who collected the increase with the number of walks programmed on a many magazines and books spread amongst members given weekend. all over Canberra. Mike spent a massive amount of time sorting and carding these books and magazines. He It is a concern that we do not seem to be was also helped by Rosemary and Roger Edwards and attracting younger members. The Committee has been Paul and myself. looking at ways to make the club more attractive to young adults and the CBC activities now appear on the Search and Rescue. Internet. So far these have proved positive steps. I think This year CBC were called out only once. This that we also need an organised social side to our Club. was in May 1995, when 8 members responded. David For 1995/96 I would like to see far greater Campbell gave an appraisal of this exercise with the participation by members on conservation projects and comment that CBC are well prepared to help in a greater use of the Library, now that it is more callout service. He is still working on our Club accessible. expertise being much more recognised and involved in S&R operations by the ACT Emergency Services. At To conclude this segment on another positive the present we are only called out by the NSW note, Rob Horsfield has suggested that the Club look at Confederation. the idea of updating BushwalkLug in the Canberra Region. Although there was an audible groan from Social Program those involved in the earlier project, we have had This year, the Committee planned a variety of encouragement from others! People have offered to interesting speakers for the meetings. Speakers included write up walks and to lake photos, and David Truman representatives of Lonely Planet books and Mont generously offered his Register of Walks manuscript to Equipment, National Parks Rangers Club members the club to be used for this, as needed. recounting tales from their own trips. Members who Committee and Office Holders for 1994-95 contributed included Meg McKone (canyoning), Chris Bellamy (canoeing), Roger Edwards and Mike Pedvin The elected Committee consisted of Janet (cycling), John Balderson (National Parks of Tanzania Edstein (President), Nic Bendeli (Vice- and Mt Kilamanjaro), Andina Faragher (Pakistan), Ray President/Treasurer), Alan Vidler (Walk Secretary), Franzi (Alaska) and Frank Rigby took many of us on a David Truman (Editor), Roger Edwards (Membership delightful walk down memory lane with his talk on Secretary), Bill Brown (Publisher), Mike Pedvin early bushwallthig days. Thank you to all these (Assistant Walk Secretary), James Ashburner (Minute members. Secretary), Sylvia Sheffield (Correspondence Secretary), John Webster (Conservation Secretary) and This year, with new members having expressed Maurice Wicks (Social Secretary). Early in the year, a need to know more about the walking areas, we Nic Bendeli and Maurice Wicks resigned due to introduced 'mini talks' just prior to the main speaker. training and study commitments and the role of Vice- Areas discussed included the Kosciusko and Main President/Treasurer was taken over by Rob Horsfield. Range, Hume and Hovell Track, the Barrallier Track, and the South Coast walk - Nadgee to the Other office holders were David Campbell Croajingolong Natiorial Park. And those present at the (Search and Rescue and Confederation Rep) Mike meeting will not forget Alan Vidler's hints on how to Pedvin (Check-in Officer), Margaret Cole and Mike plan and pack for a weekend! Morriss (Conservation Council Reps), Paul Edstein (Public Officer), Alan Vidler (Record Keeper) and For the 1994 Christmas barbecue, the Club had Mike Pedvin as the Equipment Officer. a change of venue - from the Yarralumla to Black Janet Edstein ft Mountain Peninsula - for a joint event with Family Bushwalkers and the National Park Association.

CBC It October 1995 pageS retain them if we can program walks not designed for WALK SECRETARY'S REPORT wheelchair access. 1994/95 And of course, thanks once again to Chris Leslie, Vance Brown, David Truman, and Bill Brown. The year started ominously. Allan Milckelsen, We thank them every year for sterling efforts, but this for years the outstanding trip leader, left Canberra; year all led close to their normal large number of walks Chris Leslie, leading weekend leader and main provider though all were significantly affected by abnormal of interesting and unusual walks, likely to be mainly work, travel, medical and other distractions. On a absent; several others of the very small band who had lighter note, I also congratulate Kevin Gill and David been carrying the program for years known to be Cregan who, if my records happen to be correct, this suffering from various pressures; several promising year led their first trips respectively 23 1/2 and 131/z years new leaders had left town; the inherited program was after first joining the club! For about 70 other leaders, sparse due to work and other pressures on the previous sorry, I can't mention you all, so won't continue Walks Sec; and the incoming one initially reluctant, further. Also this year we had an unusually high unenthusiastic, and pessimistic. incidence of people stepping in to take over when the Instead of the decline I anticipated, we had a original leader couldn't go. Not all such cases were total of 265 trips programmed, by far a record. I think recorded, but I know Bill Brown helped out at least this was due to a number of factors. There were many three times - two of them on my trips. non-walk outings programmed, including river and sea Every member of the Committee led walks, canoeing, cycling trips, and more than normal ski-tours, which is pleasing as Committee contribution is often encouraged by a very good snow season. Richard Bain, last minute to fill gaps - indeed, the Committee one long term stalwart leader who did not appear to responded excellently to bridge gaps at the start of the suffer from distractions, went totally 'hyper', club year. Several Committee members were high on programming a total of 26 trips, more in a club year the leaders list and this shows that the Club is run by than anyone, ever. active walkers. But above all else, the record was due to a Overall statistics on walk participation are magnificent response by the membership as a whole unavailable because, for one reason or another, no when the precarious position was pointed out early in details were reported for 92 of the programmed walks. the Club year. I think everyone suddenly realised the As usual, a significant number of walks was cancelled. gaping hole left by Allan's departure! We had a total of However, of the 33 reported cancelled walks for which 80 leaders with trips on the program, by far an all time a reason was recorded, competition was almost never record, including 26 new leaders: the most in over 25 involved. Two factors: weather and chance, dominated. years and more than the previous three years combined. Typical examples I met: one weckend in January we It is particularly pleasing to note that over half of the had 6 walks on the program, all going, with a total of new leaders have already followed up their first trip over 70 people, but all were finally cancelled due to with others, either this year or on the already healthy horrible weather. In August, I led a weekend snow start to the 1995/96 program. I hope most leaders camping ski tour with 8 people, a large number for such continue to lead and are joined by many more new a trip, but the following two weekends my similar trips leaders next year. with less or no competition attracted one starter in total, With such numbers involved it is not despite forecast and actual great weather and snow. practicable to mention everyone. However, I'll For us old timers, it is no big deal if a walk specifically thank Terence Uren, who programmed 16 falls through, but it can be devastating for new leaders day trips, an effort which would have made him the who have put in a lot of effort into planning their trip. most prolific leader in about 27 of the Club's 34 years; Unfortunately, but understandably, there are a lot of George Carter with 13 trips, becoming only the 5th members who tend to shy away from trips led by new member of the exclusive "100" club; and Paul Rustomji leaders and stick to those they know. In the short term who, in the first leading year, had 6 very interesting this reduces their exposure to new ideas and areas. In walks on the program, plus one I lost. the long term it severely degrades the walks program. I I hope Paul can keep it up, despite the encourage all walkers to support new leaders and pressures and distractions of full time Uni and work suggest to future Walks Secretaries that they increase and the fact that, from his viewpoint (and ours), most efforts to support new leaders, including trying to people in the Club have turned old. We badly need arrange the program to reduce competition for their more younger members and can only hope to get and walks, promote those walks, and offer encouragement

CBC it October 1995 page 4 and suggestions should the walks not proceed. More help try and fill the gap, knowing that is would take a leaders means more variety and more new ideas. number of people to do so. Despite being now resident One final note of caution. The coming year's in Melbourne, Allan maintains a keen interest in Club program is quite vulnerable. David Truman, Bill activities and communicates with us regularly by both Brown, Chris Leslie and Alan Vidler are all known to phone and e-mail. We all look forward to his eventual be, at differing probabilities, left or possibly leaving return from exile. - Canberra during the year and, ironically, the crowded Alan Vidler P program this year could cause new and potential leaders to opt out as they think they are not needed. Don't let WALKS WAFFLE the program decline. You are needed. Alan Vidler P G'day everybody, this is my very first waffle,

so here goes ...... - GREG BUCKLEY WALKS Well, wasn't 1995 a good year for AWARD bushwalking? Over 260 walks were programmed in total. That's a fantastic amount, and due largely to the This is an annual award consists of a perpetual encouragement and effort put in by Alan Vidler to trophy donated by Mr and Mrs Buckley, to recruit new leaders (of which I was one) and prod some commemorate their son, Greg, who died of viral old ones back into life. Well done Alan, and thanks to pneumonia contracted while walking in Nepal in 1990 everyone who lead walks. with other Club members. Greg was a CBC Commiuee This year it would be great if we could member at the time. The award is presented for service maintain that momentum. Leading trips enables you, to the Club's bushwalking program. It is not based best of all I think, to go to places you have always simply on number of walks led and is not based on wanted. Ever been on a trip and looked out over to service in a particular year. A sub-committee horizon and seen a range of mountains that seem comprising the Walks Secretary, the President, and strangely alluring? Or walked past a creek on someone another committee member selects a recipient each else's trip that seemed so dark and mysterious and year. worthy of further investigation? Yes? We'll get out Previous recipients have been Alan Vidler there and check these places out! (1991), Chris Leslie (1992), George Carter (1993), and The Bogong Peaks viewed so often from the Vance Brown (1994). Brindabella's have always had a mystical charm for me. This year the award is, unusually, to someone It has grown greater through hearing stories of who did not lead a single walk in the year! Before horrendous scrub worthy of jeans and waist high snow - leaving Canberra, Allan Mikkelsen had, in only 6 years, look out for a trip there .....soon!! programmed 111 However, if the strange and unknown seems a mainly well bit daunting for some of you, Chris and I have plenty of attended walks - easy and generally straight forward trips that are about 18 per year! perfectly suited to first time leaders or others just Moreover, he was getting into it. We can even arrange a bushwalker with on the Ommittee many years experience to come along with you on your for most of that trip for a bit of support. time, and it is fair to say that several Enough waffle, get out there and go bushwalking (or skiing when the snow starts). previous recipients, worthy Paul Rustomji and C/iris Roper P as we all wereffi, were fortunate that PS: You can contact Paul on- was Allan ph: 254 3500 fax: 254 9897 President or Walks Secretary Snail mail: 99 Erldunda Circ Hawker 2614 and thus ineligible E-mail: [email protected] for the award. Although Allan Walk descriptions on computer diskettes are welcome, did not appear on the program, it is likely that his PC or Mac. absence was the spur which motivated many leaders to CBC It October 1995 page 5 22 December - 1 January 1996: TARKINE MOTIONS PASSED AT THE WILDERNESS COASTAL WALK SEPTEMBER 1995 AGM (NW TASMANIA) - M/E

The proposed expenditure budget for the A fairly leisurely twelve months ending 30 September 1996 walk along the be approved. coast of one of Tasmania's The proposed membership subscriptions TARKINE COAST ' remaining ($24/Single, $32/Household) be approved. wilderness areas, (.ttMWI' The proposed allocations of membership between Temma funds for the twelve months ending and the mouth of 30 September 1996 be approved. the Pieman River. The walk MEMBERSHIP MA1TERS includes long sections of New Members: pristine ocean Christine Maddock, Weetangera. Gavin For, Lyons. beaches and Storm Foulkes, Reid. Aboriginal middens, with optional exploration of the Norfolk Prospective Members: Range - one of the least walked areas of Tasmania Stephen Lee, Kambah. Andrew Kettle, Griffith. Peter because of its remoteness - and finishing with a cruise Brigg, Westernport, Vie. up the Pieman. This may be the last opportunity to walk this section of TRIP PREVIEWS cast in its present pristine state, if proposals by the State Govemment to push a road through to the Pieman 10-25 February 1996: TASMANIA'S OVERLAND go ahead. TRACK AND MT FIELD NATIONAL PARK - Total cost of (cheap) air fares and transport should be MIM about $450. You will need to organise fares (to The Overland Wynyard, Devonport or Launceston) very soon for this Track is one of period, so please contact me NOW. the world's Chris Sinkora 250 6902 (w), 281 5087(h). classic walks, with spectacular CBC LIBRARY alpine scenery and rugged The following is a list of Bushwalking magazines kept mountains. After in the Club Library. Usually, only the last 2-3 years flying to editions are held there. Launceston, we will walk the NEW SOUTH WALES track in seven days heading south, allowing plenty of Sydney Bushwalker time for side trips or to ride out bad weather. The Waysider Catholic Bushwalkers Hobart is our next destination, for a shower and some N.B.C. (Newcastle Bushwalkers) R&R and resupply, before catching the bus to Mt Field VICFORIA National Park for four more days of spectacular bushwalking in rainforests and high alpine moors. I The Melbourne Walker wouldn't mind checking out some of Tasmania's OUEENSLAND legendary horizontal scrub while we are there too. Brisbane Bushwalker All up I would expect change from $750 for everything, Jilalan Catholic Bushwalkers Magazine and I have worked out an itinerary for planes and buses. I'm expecting to stay at Backpacker Hostels in WESTERN AUSTRALIA the cities. Anyone interested should, ring me NOW, as Western Walking Club you will need to book within the next few weeks. The Venturer PaulRustomji 254 3500 (Ii) CBC It October 1995 pageS ACT ANUMC (ANU Mountaineering Club) Rock NEW SOUTH WALES Climbing notes. CONFEDERATION OF TASMANIA BUSHWALKING CLUBS Hobart Walking Club ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Hobart Tramp 1961 to 1976 (yearly publications of Hobart Walking Club) On 19 August 1995 I attended the New South Wales Confederation of Bushwalking Club's annual CONSERVATION MAGAZINES. general meeting, on behalf of the Canberra N.P.A. of Queensland Bushwalking Club. Smoke Signal South Coast Conservation Soc. The annual general meeting was preceded by Broadcast Greening of Aust. three ordinary business items: Lake Pedder Papers. • presentation of the 1995 strategic plan and motion Forest/woodchipping Papers for its acceptance in principal; N.P.A. of ACT. • the formation of three new sub-committees to be Sustainable Times formed (subject to the strategic plan being NPA Journals accepted) - training, communications and NPA Newsletters fflulletins. conservation; and Alpine / Kosciusko papers. • a motion to the effect that the Confederation should not be involved with the National Outdoor In addition, the following magazines are being Recreational Leadership Development (NORLD) offerS to Club members. Should noonc want them scheme. these magazines will be discarded. All three motions were passed, with our Club supporting the first two and opposing the last. Our TASMANIA Club voted against the last motion on the basis that Skyline Launceston Bushwalker Club 1968 to 19 79 involvement is more likely to ensure bush walking Languana Launceston Bushwalker Club 1989 to concerns are reviewed than non-involvement in 1990 NORLD would. Tas. Conservationist 1983 to 1986 Extensive discussion was also held concerning us. Conservation Trust 1975 to 1987 restrictions by the Sydney Water Board on entry to Hobart Walking Club 1971 to 1992 areas of the Blue Mountains. These restrictions are not new, but the Board has recently demonstrated a QUEENSLAND disposition to apply them. This has been confirmed by Brisbane Bushwalker 1972 to 1985 the placement of signs in some of the areas concerned, Jilalan Catholic Bushwalkers Magazine 1976 including along the Cox river (beware, Meg, if you to1990. intend taking your October long weekend into this area in 1995, especially if you intend eating or camping in Mini Heybob Uni of QId Bushwalker 1975 to 1990 the area). Further, a walker has already been arrested NPA QId 1978 to 1986 on the basis of this legislation. Members are NEW SOUTH WALES encouraged to read the article in Conservation Notes, Sydney Bushwalker 1987 to 1990 elsewhere in this IT. The Waysider Catholic Bushwalkers 1988 to 1990 The Annual General Meeting commenced with the confirmation of the 1994 Annual General Meeting N.B.C.. (Newcastle Bushwalkers) 1979 to 1990 Minutes, reports of the office bearers, consideration of VICTORIA annual accounts prepared by the Treasurer, Resolution The Melbourne Walker to submit annual returns to Consumer Affairs, a vote of thanks to the Confederation Treasurer, and the election CONSERVATION MAGAZINES. of office bearers, including three ordinary members of N.P.A. of Queensland the committee. On proposal of the Canberra NPA Bulletins 1974 to 1979 Bushwalking Club representative, one of the three ordinary members is to act as the member for the country. CBC It October1995 page 7 are: The Confederation's office bearers for 1995-96 CONSERVATION NOTES President: Andy MacQueen Vice President: David Dickford RESTRICTIONS ON BUSHWALKING IN Junior Vice President: Don Brooks SYDNEY'S CATCIIMENT AREAS Secretary: Maurice Smith Recent developments in the regulation of access Treasurer: Diana Peters to Sydney's water catchment areas threaten to outlaw David Campbell #' .bushwalking in the southern part of the Blue Mountains. CONFEDERATION New regulations came into effect on SUB-COMMITtEES 1 September 1995. When first proposed, without any consultation, anyone camping, swimming, canoeing, or The NSW Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs lighting fires in the national parks generally between is setting up three sub-committees. They will operate Jenolan Caves, Kanangra, Katoomba and the Nattai along similar lines to the long-established Wilderness would have been liable to a $100 on-the-spot fine. Rescue Section, having a vital role in the activities of These activities were all to be restricted to approved the Confederation. Details of each sub-committee are areas, with fires to be in fireplaces only. Apart from the set out below - the names are yet to be settled. designated picnicking/camping areas and certain defined corridors, such as the Mount Cookem Track, Bushwalkers who are willing and able to serve walkers were to be excluded from the catchment areas. on the sub-committees are needed. If you're interested The lower Kowmung and Cox's Gorges were amongst in any of the sub-committees, please contact Janet the excluded areas. Edstein 288 1389(i) or David Campbell 254 1511(h). Protests by the Confederation and others led to CONSERVATION BUREAU apologies from the Sydney Water Corporation and Goal: To ensure that all natural areas are properly some much overdue consultation. Last minute changes protected and managed. to the proposed regulations alleviated some of the The Bureau's objectives include the protection and Confederation's concerns. good management of wilderness and other natural areas, and encouraging bushwalkers to be actively On-the-spot fines will not now apply - involved in looking after natural areas. This sub- offenders will be summonsed, as was past practice. committee will be headed by the Confederation's Camping and picnicking will now be allowed in most Conservation Officer, John Macris. areas. However, the lighting of fires (which technically includes the use of fuel stoves), swimming and COMMUNICATION OFFICE canoeing/lioing are generally prohibited. Goal: To provide an effective means of reaching Sydney Water is considering erecting signs to members of NSW bushwalking clubs and some alert users to the restrictions and promoting low-impact members of the public. bushwalking. The signs may also provide for This group is responsible for promoting the swimming, the use of fires, etc in some areas. The Confederation's ideas and image, through the Confederation will be invited to contribute to the publication of 'The Bushwalker', as well as (for wording of the signs. Until signs are erected, Sydney instance) the publication and promotion of Water has given assurances that bushwalkers will not Confederation brochures. This group will be headed by be prosecuted for acting responsibly in the catchment the Confederation's Editor, Cohn Wood. areas, including swimming and the use of fires. TRAINING UNiT Whether fuel stoves will be permitted in the Goal: To provide training programs to meet needs longer term is to be considered when a joint of affiliated clubs. management plan by Sydney Water and the NPWS is Members of this sub-committee will not necessarily be developed - in consultation with the Confederation. trainers, but they will be involved in assessing training Bushwalking will still be prohibited in areas needs and implementing and tverseeing any training such as the 3 km zone at Waragamba and in the programs which are to be developed. Training related to Blackheath, Katoomba and Woodford catchments, search and rescue will continue to be provided by except along approved access routes. The Wilderness Rescue. Confederation is lobbying to have these restrictions overturned and, together with the NPA and Colong Foundation, presented a joint submission on these and 060 It October 1995 page 8 related issues to the Parliamentary Regulation Review BUDAWANG IDENTIFIED WILDERNESS Committee. As yet, the outcome of these efforts is AREA unknown. The NPWS (145W) has announced that it has identified The Confederation proposes to put forward the a Wilderness Area (as per the definitions in the NSW following routes for foot access, except in the case of Wilderness Act 1987) inside the existing Morton and recognised uiretrails and the Mount Cookem Track, Budawang National Parks, on State Forest, vacant where mountain bikes may also be used: Crown land and other lands, as shown on the map Warragamba Catchment overleaf. The Ettrema area is under separate • Cox-Kowmung area consideration, to avoid confusion between the two areas, and is therefore not included on this map. • White Dog - Mount Cookem - Scotts Main Range Wilderness areas, for the purposes of the NSW Act are • White Dog Road, to Cox's River large areas of land which, together with their flora and fauna, are essentially unchanged by human activity or • Cox's and Kowmung Rivers, upstream of their are capable of being restored to such a state. Identifying junction wilderness areas is important because, once identified • Morribeni Spur as such, the Act provides protection for the landscape, • Bungalooloo Ridge flora and fauna, so that natural processes can continue • Spotted Dog Ridge with minimal interference and pollution and so that The Keduniba Valley - Mellow Gap firetrail biodiversity in these environments is preserved. McMahons Lookout The identified Budawang Wilderness Area The Beloon Pass route provides habitats for: The firetrail running down the Alum River to the 14 species of rare or threatened plants Nattai, and up the Nattai • At least 30 endangered animals, including the Avon, Cataract, Cordeaux, Nepean and Woronora broad-headed snake, koala, long-nosed potoroo, Dam catchments brush-tailed rock wallaby, eastern bristlebird, No routes identified ground palTot, turquoise parrot and powerful owl. Lake Medlow and Lake Greaves catchments The proposal for the Budawang Wilderness Access to Walls Cave from Walls Cave Road Area underwent a four month public exhibition two Route via road from Grand Canyon Road, across years ago. Of the 5601 submissions received, 64% Lake Greaves dam wall, thence along track to supported the proposal. An additional four-week Walls Cave Road display period, to give the public a further opportunity to comnient on the proposal, recently expired. Cascade Creek catchment No routes identified If the whole of the proposed area is declared as wilderness, the use a number of access roads and Lake Woodford catchment walking trails will be restricted. Others will be All access tracks and roads to and within unaffected. For example: Waterhouse Park and Mabel Falls Reserve Access track to historic railway weir (approx • Twelve Mile Road and Tianjara Fire Trail, both in GR 672659) from Bulls Camp the north-eastern section, would be closed to private vehicles If you have any information to support the Confederation's case for maintaining access to the • The proposed Shoalhaven River to Clyde River - above routes, or other routes, please contact David walking trail may be revised Campbell, ph 254 1511(h), or Janet Edstein • Existing bushwalking access to Pigeon House, The ph 288 1398(h). Castle, and Little Forest Plateau will be maintained, as will public access to the Wog Wog picnic area. The CBC committee will keep you posted on any further developments in this area, as information comes to hand. Paul Edsicin (Aig Editor) #

CBC It October 1995 page 9 Identified Budawang Wilderness Area

lt,; Ic fl I, llllIllllIjIlIlllIIH National Park Boundary of the Identified Major road Important Budawang Wilderness I. Private lands can only be declared with permission of the Minor read landholder or caste. Highway State Forest 2. State Forests with potential timber resources will not be Vehicular track considered for declaration until th eresuIts of the State Governmenta interim forest assessment process are known.

CBC It October 1995 page 10 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 288 5751(h), 277 5409(w).

The equipment available and current rates per weekend are as 1 t follows. Hirers are responsible for collecting and returning the equipment. A deposit of $20 is required and part or all of this i will be refunded, depending on the condition of the items upon return or whether they are returned damaged, dirty or late. C• Olympus two person tent $15 tta a • Macpac Microlight one person tent $15 • 3 season bag, mat and liner $10 •> Snow sleeping bag, mat and liner $15 • Assorted packs $5 <• Trangia and fuel bottle $5 + Long bed compass no charge - just a $5 deposit

ACTIVITY PROGRAM GRADING OF WALKS: (5) Short - under 12km/day; (M) Medium - 12-20km/day; Long - over 20km/day. (E) Easy - firetrail, tracks, beaches etc; Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub; (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles; (W) Wet - compulsory swims, many river crossings. NOTE: In calculating distance, 1 km is added for every 100 metres climbed. TRANSPORT: Costs are presently 25 cents a 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. Members are reminded that bookings nonnally close at 2 pm on Thursday. NOTICE TO ALL WALKERS: Every person taking part in a Club activity does so as a volunteer in all respects and accepts responsibility for any injury or loss personally incurred. The leader should check with you that you are capable of completing the proposed trip - by assessing this from observation on previous walks or by asking where, when and with whom you have walked previously. Your leader should also check that you are aware of what the trip entails and of any special equipment or skills needed. A leader may reject any applicant considered unsuitable for the trip. SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISATION S&R Contacts: David Campbell 272 2025(w), 254 1511(h), or the President or Walks Secretary Area Coordinators: Belconnen - Pat Miethke 249 3085(w), 241 2798(h); Woden - Doug Wright 281 4148(h). CHECK-IN / CONTACT OFFICER The Check-in/Contact Officer for the Club is Alan Vidler 254 5373(h). 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.

CBC It October 1995 page 11 Saturday 14 October - Cotter Rocks and Rock Flats - M/R The usual easy walk to Cotter Gap, then up to Split Rock and across to the mysterious Rock Flats for lunch. Cross Rendezvous Creek head, then over the tops north of Mt Orroral, descending to the clear area at GR73558 to rejoin Orroral Valley Road. Much light scrub but, except for Cotter Gap, no big climbs. Not for beginners: 18km. Joint NPAJCBC walk. Maps: Corin Dam 1:25,000, Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leader: Murray Dow 257437(h). Transport - $7. Sunday (14)15 October - Byangee Walls - M/M-R Drive to Yadboro on Saturday afteçnoon for a car camp to allow an early Sunday morning start. A scenic walk from Yadboro to the base of the Castle, through Castle Gap and onto Byangee Walls via a moderate scramble up a steep gully. Great views of the Castle, Clyde Gorge and other Budawangs features. Maps: Corang 1:25,000, or CMWBudawangs. Leader: Ian Sinclair 254 7034(h), 216 2111(w). Transport -.. $22. 14-15 October - The Long Flat and Mt Clear - M/M Explore the pretty snowgum woodland and grassy frost hollows in the 'toe' of the ACT, climb Mt Clear from the south via The High Forest, and return south to camp by The Long Flat. Return to Mt Clear campground via the Boboyan Divide and Grassy Creek. Maps: Bredbo & Colinton 1:25,000. Leader: David Truman 247 6744(h), 272 4632(w) or e-mail [email protected]. Transport - $13. 14-15 October - Wallaga Lake Canoe Trip Two days of easy paddling at Lake Brogo, Bega River Estuary and Wallaga Lake. Car base camping at Beauty Point near Bermagui. Suitable for beginners. Hire or byo canoe. Leader: Doug Higham 239 1391(h). Transport - $1 00/car. Wednesday 18 October - General Meeting - Dickson Library, 8pm. James Ashburner, on Kakadu. Sunday 22 October - Upper Buckenbowra River - M/R Follow the upper Corn Trail near Clyde Mountain to the Buckenbowra River, then follow the river upstream as far as practicable. Heaven for rainforest creek freaks, hell for others. Map: Araluen 1:25,000. Leader: Chris Leslie 251 6123(h). Transport - $15. (20)21-22 October - Mt Jagungal - M/M Walk in via Round Mt Fire Trail to the base of the mountain and spend Saturday night camped among the snowdrifts on one of Australia's most charismatic peaks. I plan to walk for a few hours on Friday night. Map: Kosciusko 1:100,000. Leader: Paul Rustomji 254 3500(h) or e-mail [email protected]. Transport - $25. 21-22 October - Mount Eagle - M/M I propose to explore the Tarlo River upstream towards Myrtle Creek, with a short side trip to the top of Mount Eagle. Maps: Taralga & Chaisbury 1:25,000. Leader: Roger Edwards 288 7863(h), 295 4598(w) Transport - $22. 21-22 October - Mts Scabby, Kelly and Burbidge - M/R This is some of the best Namadji country. around with superb granite rock-faces and sweeping alpine views. Camp will near a picturesque tarn on the ridge between Scabby and Kelly and access will be via Sams creek Trail to avoid heavy scrub. Map: ACT 1:100,000. Leader: George Carter 251 2130(h), 263 3549(w). Transport - $8. Wednesday 25 October -Committee Meeting At Janet Edstein 's place, 19 Gamor St Waramanga. Saturday 28 October - Ski Tour - Leatherbarrel Creek -MJM if the snow is there, we will ski from Thredbo out to Leatherbarrel Creek and spend the day on the excellent slopes in this area. if the snow is elsewhere, we will follow it, even onto the sides of Mt Kosciusko. Note: This is a joint trip with Canberra Cross Country Ski Club. Map: Thredbo 1:25,000 or Mt Kosciusko 1:50,000. Leader Ken Moylan 243 1014(w), 251 4173(h). Transport - $25, plus park entry fee. Sunday 29 October - Ginini Falls via Mt Franklin - M/MR A classic walk in the Brindabellas. The falls cascade down for about 200m in height, but are often difficultto view unless you follow my route. Map: Tidhinbilla 1:25,000. Leader: Chris Leslie 2516123 (h) Transport -$10. 28-29 October - Broom Clearing & Mapping - S/E For several years the CEC has had an annual Spanish Broom clearing day at Cotter Flats to aid its eradication/ control in Namadji NP. Transport from Orroral Valley is provided, giving a chance to experience the joys of this area without the lengthy slog involved in a normal *alk. While having fun you also help to inprove our most popular Park for walking (and earn CBC brownie points!) Leader: John Thwaite 207 2644(w), 2543193(h). Transport - $8.

CBC It October 1995 page 12 Saturday 4 November- Molonglo Gorge Gourmet Tdp - S We will meet at 0930 hours for an easy walk, mostly on track, to Blue Tiles where we will enjoy a gourmet meal before strolling back to the cars. Please bring goodies to share at lunch, suitable for anyone who is interested in spending a leisurely spring day close to Canberra. Beginners welcome. Map: ACT1:100,000. Leader: Sharon McAuliffe 258 1501(h). Transport: can be arranged if required. Saturday 4 November - Mt Yaouk - M/MR - Climb 620m by the fire trail from the northwest, then exit via a ridge to the east and northeast. Map: Yaouk 1:25,000. Leader: David Truman 2476744(h), 272 4632(w) or e-mail [email protected]. Transport— $17. Sunday 5 November - Hanging Rock - MIM An odd-shaped peak in Deua National Park. Walk to the Big Hole, turn left and head across country to Hanging Rock. Might also look for nearby Cleatmore Caves. Map: Kain 1:25,000. Leader: Ian Sinclair 254 7034(h), 216 2243 (w). Transport— $14. Sunday 5 November - Tinderry Peak MJM Last year this proved to be quite an exciting walk with spectacular views of the Monaro from the Peak, framed by huge granite boulders. We'll start reasonably early (it will be a long day), drive across the Tinderries to the East Tinderry Fire Trail - and then up!!! Map: Tinderry 1:25,000. Leaders: Sylvia Flaxman 274 0206(w), 236 3124(h) and Lynn Atkinson 274 0232(w), 241 1039(h). Transport - $ 12. 4-5 November - Budawang N. P. - Upper Bimb-eramala - M/MR There will be a base camp with side trips along some wonderful upper tributaries of this lush and pristine watercourse, with plentiful calender picture waterfalls. Generally easier rock hopping with no compulsoiy swims or hairy bits. Map: Brooman 1:25,000. Leader: Chris Leslie 251 6123(h). Transport —$15. Tuesday 7 November - IT Collation - 8:00pm. At Sybille & Don Davidson's, 72 Birdwood St, Hughes. Sunday 12 November - Half Moon Peak, Mt Morgan - M/M Drive via Shannons Flat, Adaminaby and Tantangara Dam. A walk to two summits exceeding lSOOm in the northern Kosciusko National Park. Granite formations, good views. Maps: Rules Point 1:25000, Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000, or ACT 1:1 00,000. Leader: Jeff Benneits 231 5899(h), 19:30-21:30 Mon-Wed. Transport - $ 25. 11-12 November - Rams Head Range - M/E Cross a wind swept valley from Charlottes Pass to the Rams Head Range which will be followed to camp at Prussian Plain. Next day continue north and west to Mount Sunrise then south to Smiggins Hole. Very easy snow grass walking with the occasional snow patch. Tents, cookers, faith in fine weather, bad weather protection gear needed. Map: Kosciuslco 1:100,000. Leader: RichardBain 265 5222(w), 2574816(h). Transport - $ 25, plus park entry fee. 11-12 Nov. - Mitchell Lookout, Clyde River, Hollands Creek- M/R. Last summer I found an interesting new route into the Clyde Gorge from the Mitchell Lookout area. This will position us to sample some nice pools in the upper Clyde, camp at the junction of Hollands Creek and return via Watson Pass & Folly Point. Map: CMW Budawangs. Leader: George Carter 251 2130(h), 263 3549(w). Transport - $ 25. 11-19 November (9 days) NSW Central Coast Canoe Trip Commencing at the Myall lakes, north of Newcastle then exploring other options nearby. Easy day trips from national park campsites or caravan parks. Suit fit beginners. Hire or byo canoe. Leader: Ken Frawley 282 2973(h), 271 2883(w), contact by Wednesday 2 November. Transport cost to be negotiated. Wednesday 15 November - General Meeting - Dickson Library, 8pm. Details next IT. Saturday 18 November - Bundanoon-Nyes Creek M/R Nyes creek is a side creek of Bundanoon Creek, and we approach from Wingello State Forest. There will be lots of rock and boulder hopping, possibly a bit slippery as well as a few waterfalls to bypass. Map: Moss Vale 1:100,000. Leader: Chris Leslie 251 6123(h). Transport - $ 15. Saturday 18th - Long Point Lookout to Badgerys Spur - M/MIW We descend the track at Long Point to the Shoalhaven River then continue along the beautiful Shoalhaven Gorge to a wide sandy beach with a swimming hole for a leisurely lunch. Then it is further along the river to Badgerys Spur and the 500 metre climb out along the track. It is necessary to cross the river which involves a swim unless it is very low - but the Shoalhaven is the warmest river in the area. A car shuffle is also necessary. Map: Caoura 1:25,000. Leader: Vance Brown 2513997(h). Transport —$18.

CBC ItOctaber 1995 page 13 Sunday 19 November - Cotter River - SIR/Wet. Drive to saddle at GR704863 west of Vanity's Crossing. Follow Pipeline Track upstream to ford at GR692823, then walk in river back to previous crossing. About 5km in river, fishing a possibility. Canyon bag or strong plastic bag a necessity. Maps: Corin Darn 1:25,000, Williarnsdale 1:25,000. Lcader: Murray Dow 2574371(h). Transport - $5. Sunday 19 November - Lake Googong Canoe Trip Easy day trip, launching from northern end by dam wall, heading for the lovely gorges at the southern end, enjoy lunch and return. Ideal beginners trip. Hire or byo canoe. Leader: Doug Higharn 239 1391(h). Transport —$20/car. 18-19 November - Deua NP: Wyanbene Caves Mtn, Big Hole & Marble Arch - M/M. We'll walk from the Krawarree Road, across the Shoalbaven to the Minuma Range and follow it north to Wyanbene Caves Mountain before descending to the beautiful car camping site among tall trees at the caves area. Bring decadent goodies and plenty of water to take advantage of the car camp. Next day well inspect some of the interesting highlights of the northern section of Deua NP. Suitable for novice campers. Maps: Kain 1:25,000, Araluen 1:100,000. Leader: David Truman 247 6744(h), 272 4632(w) or e-mail [email protected]. Transport - $20. 18-19 November - Carkeneller Ridge - Colong Caves - M/M. From Batts Camp in the southern Blue Mtns, descend into the Kowmung River via Carkeneller Ridge. Spend some time exploring the Kowmung River from either the bank or totally emerged. Camp will be made at one of those idyllic beach sites near the Uni Rover Track entrance. Return will be via a side creek with a track up to Colong Caves. Fires - yes, water - carry sufficient for Saturday i.e. 0.5 - 1L, swimming - yes. Road access via Goulburn, Taralga and Yerranderie Road. Maps: Yerranderiel:25,000, Bindook 1:25,000, or Burragorang 1:100,000. Leader: Richard Baja 265 5222(w), 2574816(h). Transport —$30. Wednesday 22 November - Committee Meeting. Details next IT. 24-26 November - Bullfrog, Ettrema, Myall - M/RJW. Enter Ettrema by a relatively easy route down Bullfrog Creek. Much rockhopping as we make our way downstream, passing through magnificent scenery, with opportunities to test out the many rock pools on the way. Optional side trip Saturday to Thomsons Cliff and Jones Creek or Hamlet Crown. Way out on Sunday is via spectacular and scenic Myall Creek. Maps: Nerriga & Touga 1:25,000 . Leader: Kevin Gill 286 1946(h). Bookings by Wednesday 22 November. Transport - $25. (24)25-26 November - Canyoning, Blue Mts - M/R/W The area is yet to be decided. You must be able to abseil and swim.. Leaders: Ann Gibbs-Jordan 241 5 775(h), Ian Hickson &RobertBibo. Transport at least $40. Limit 8. 25-26 November - Valentine's Falls from Guthega - L/M. This is a chance to see the falls at their peak during snow melt. Bring stoves and good cold/wet weather gear, just in case! Maps: Mt Kosciusko 1:50,000, Khancoban 1:50,000. Leader: Roger Beddis 230 3348(h). Transport - $25, plus park entry fee. Sunday 26 November - Bungonia Gorge - S/R We'll descend the steep, slippery track to explore Bungonia Creek, walking through the spectacular, sheer walled gorge and clambering over massive limestone boulders towards the Shoalhaven River, from where we'll follow the track back to the cars. Map: Caoura 1:25,000, Leaders: Janet & Paul .Edstein 288 1398(h), 271 4514(w). Transport - $18. Sunday 3 December - Shoalbaven from Warri Bridge - S/E Walk downstream on the Shoalhaven River from the Warri Bridge near Braidwood. There is interesting rockhopping and numerous pools. A pleasant easy walk. Map: Braidwood 1:100,000 Leaders: Janet & Paul Edssein 288 1398(h), 271 4514(w). Transport - $10 Sunday 3 December - Yass River Ann, Lake Bunrinjuck Canoe Trip Easy day trip on Lake Burrinjuck, starting from Woolgarlo, heading north to a canyon known as Devil's Pass. Ideal introductory trip for beginners. Hire or byo canoe. Leader: Brian Palm 248 9245(h). TranspOrt - $501 car. 2-3 December - Murruim Creek - M/MR. This is an exploratory trip (at least for me) to Murruim Creek situated in the southern Blue Mtns. I intend to drop into the headwaters via Mt Shivering and walk downstream. Exit via a northern side ridge and across country back to the Yerranderie road. Road access via Goulbourn, Taralga and Yerranderie Road. Maps: Bindook 1:25,000, Burragorang 1:100,000. Leader: Richard Bain 265 5222 (w), 2574816 (h). Transport - $30.

CBC It October 1995 page 14 1-4 December - Main Range Western Faces - M/R Route is as follows: Charlottes Pass - Watsons Crags - Sentinel - Opera House - Townsend Spur (Abbott Ridge) - Mt Townsend - Wilkinsons Creek - Charlottes Pass. I plan to camp on a ledge tucked away on the side of Watson's Crags on Friday night, then walk through the tunnel under the crags on the way to the Opera House. We'll then climb the notorious Townsend Spur to the summit of Townsend before spending a day of R&R high on the main range, maybe doing a daywalk. Map: Kosciusko 1:50,000. Leader: Paul Rustomfi 254 3500(h) or e-mail [email protected]. Transport— $25, plus park entry fee. Saturday 9 December - Mt Gingera S-M/E Location - Brindabella Range, ACT - NSW border. From the Mt Franklin road, walk along the track to Pryor's Hut. Then ascend the northern end of Mt Gingera, view the wildflowers, admire the views, get a suntan, and proceed to the summit. After a leisurely late lunch, return to the cars. Don't forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent? plus some water and a cup for tea or coffee. Late morning start on Saturday. Map: ACT 1:100,000. Leader: Richard Rain 265 5222(w), 2574816(h). Transport - $10. 8-10 December (3 days) - Yadboro, Hollands Gorge, Monolith Valley MJR/W. Walk in from Yadboro to the junction of Hollands Creek and the Clyde, sampling the many poois on the way, and enjoying some of the best scenery in the region. Second day make our way up Hollands Gorge, up a ridge near Crooked Falls, along Angel Creek, to a camping cave at the base of Mtns Donjon or Cole. Time on Sunday to investigate Mt Cole and Monolith Valley. Maps: Corang 1:25,000, C/i'!W Budawangs. Leader: Kevin Gill 286 1946(h). Bookings by Wednesday 6 December, early start Friday. Transport - $22. 9-10 December - Main Range from Charlottes Pass - MJM. See the Main Range with snow and wildflowers. The trip will take in Lakes Cootapatamba and Club, Mounts Clarke, Northcote, Rams Head and North Rams Head. Bring stoves and good cold/wet weather gear, just in case! Map: Mount Kosciusko 1:50,000 or Kosciusko 1:100,000. Leader: Roger Beddis 2303348(h). Transport - $25, plus park entry fee. 9-11 December - Upper Wadbilliga River and Queens Pound River - M/R Three days in the Wadbilliga Wilderness area, taking in two of the most picturesque rivers in our area and crossing: over via Wadbilliga trig (the trip that was washed out last January). One night will be spent at a pleasant campsite on the ridge to the trig and the other will be by a pool in the upper Queens Pound River. Map: Yowrie 1:25,000. Leader: George Carter 251 2130(h), 263 3549(w). Transport - $25. Limit 8. December - Peppercorn Hill/Creek, Tabletop Mt car camp - M/E-M. Details later. Leader: David Truman 247 6744(h), 272 4632(w) or e-mail [email protected] December - Micalong Swamp Nature Reserve and Micalong Creek - WE Details later. Leader: David Truman 247 6744(h), 272 4632(w) or e-mail [email protected] Saturday 16 December - Starlights Trail - M/M. North west of Mittgong is Nattai National Park. Starlight's trail, a very easy walking track descends from the highlands, with towering sandstone cliff lines, into the valley of the Nattai. From this point one can continue walking down river for some distance before returning. Please bring water for the whole trip and a cup for tea or coffee. Road access via Mittagong, Colo Vale, Hilltop and Wattle Ridge Road to GR 628014. Map: Hilltop 1:25,000 and/or Burragorang 1:100,000. Leader: Richard Rain 265 5222(w), 257 4816(h). Transport - $25. 21 December - 1 January 1996 - Tarkine Wilderness Coastal Walk - M/E See preview this issue. Fairly leisurely walk along the coast between Temma and mouth of the Pieman River; plus optional exploration of the Norfolk Range. Leader: Chris Sinkora 250 6902(w), 281 5087(h). Ring NOW to discuss details and airline bookings.

Other Trips - Further details in later ITs Saturday 13 January - Rams Head Range - S/M - Jeff Bennetts. Sunday 14 January - Mt Townsend - L/M - Jeff Bennetts. January - Consett Stephen Pass and Mt Tate - M/M - David Truman - January - (3days) Nadgee - S/F - Janet and Paul Edstein January - (3 days) Upper Tuross and Brogo Rivers - M/R - George Carter 10-25 February - Tasmania's Overland Track and Mt Field National Park - M/M. - Paul Rustomji See Preview in August IT. Ring NOW - 254 3500 (h) - as transport etc. needs booking. February - Ettrema Day Trip - S/R - Alan Vidler, or someone February - Shoalhaven Bludge Trip - M/R - George Carter

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