THE CANBERRA BIJSHWALKING CLUB 7 INC. AIEWSLEMER GPO Box 160, Canberra ACT 2601

VOLUME 35 OCTOBER 1999 NUMBER 10

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up within the Committee to examine: the Ororral Valley. Thanks to Alan President's Prattle • the Walk Programme; Mikkelsen for suggesting, organising • the Social Programme; and promoting this initiative. Apart • Duty of Care; and from allowing us to catch up with Welcome to the first IT of the new • the Club's involvement in long-time walking companions, such club year and to my first prattle. Last conservation issues. an event is also worthy of support month's AGM (plus a bit of It is hoped to involve non- because of the opportunity it provides post-AGM cajoling) has seen Vance Committee members in each of these for us to gain an insight into the way Brown, David Campbell, Janet working groups. Please contact me if other clubs are organised - an insight Edstein, Wendi Johnson and Robyn you have an interest in contributing to that will prove valuable as we review Sheen joining the Club's Committee, one or more of these groups. our own activities over the coming replacing Paul Edstein, Cate Kennedy, Each working group will be months. Elizabeth McCamley, Graham Muller charged with looking at the way we do and Alan Vidler. My thanks to the things now and what improvements or retiring Committee members for their This month's programme features changes could be made to improve the efforts over the past year and my two other events that are also worthy attractiveness of the Club to current thanks in anticipation to the new of your support - a highly entertaining and prospective members. The results Committee members for the talk by Cohn Watson at our regular of the work of the groups will be enthusiasm and fresh ideas they will monthly meeting and our annual presented in future prattles. undoubtedly bring to their positions. Cotter Broom Clearing Day. Details The new Committee has decided of both events are included in this IT. that it will focus initially on those issues that appear to have been of The new Club year was kicked off Terence Uren, President most concem to members over recent in style on 26 September with a years. Four working groups will be set successful Multi-Club get together in First Aid, social events - and walking. Our programme of extended trips was Also in this Issue: As usual and as expected, Namadgi, quite strong this year, with 38 trips to Iteni Page Southern ACT, Bungonia, the areas ranging from Namadji to 38th Annual Report 2 Shoalhaven and suburbia Tasmania and the Pilbara. Our day Social News 4 trip programme was also reasonable, October General Meeting dominated the day trip programme, with about 110 trips on the - Cohn Watson 5 and Kosciuszko and CEC Christmas Party. 5 MortonlBudawang National Parks the programme, including trips to some Nantadgi Exhibitions 5 weekend programme. There were also interesting and unusual areas. Bushwallcing Course 5 However before anyone gets Book Review. - "One Step walks to many other areas including at a time" 6 the Blue Mountains, coastal NSW, the complacent, our weekend programme Willis Presentation 6 Tinderry Range, the Brindabella NP, was terrible, with a decline in the Corin Dam Road Deua/Wadbilliga NP, Nadgee, number of walks from an already low Closure 6 base. The total of all pack trips is Walk Reports , Tasmania, Central , Kownung River 7 the Pilbara region of WA, the virtually identical to each of the last Multi-Club Event 7 , and the . two years and these three years are the Nursery Hill 8 worst in the Club's last 16 years. In Seniors Day S. There were 214 trips programmed. contrast to last year, attendance Membership Matters 8 Although this was only a slight figures this year seem to indicate lack Editor's Notes 8 increase from last year the number of Walk Previews of leaders rather than walkers is the Brogo New. Year 9 cancelled walks declined, and average problem. Bungonia Creek, attendance was sharply higher at 10 9 per day walk, 7 per weekend walk and The overall activity level remains a Activity Programme 10 7.5 per extended trip. Activity levels concern despite the small increase. On Information Page 14 the other hand, only four years ago we Membership renewal 15 are better than in recent years but a long way behind levels of a few years had an all time record year, and if ago. activity levels can drop rapidly, they should also be able to rise rapidly - if Most active leaders were Allan enough members want an active walks 38th ANNUAL REPORT Mikkelsen, Terence Uren, Alan programme and are prepared to Vidler, Brian Surin (a remarkable I present the Canberra contribute. effort, with another 12 walks after his Bushwallcing Club's 38th annual 1st one in February this year), Rob This year the Greg Buckley Award report. I'll refer to the 15th and the Horsfield, George Carter, Jeff went to Meg McKone. Unlike 24th Annual reports from time to Bennetts, Roger Edwards and Vance previous recipients, Meg does not time, but that can be expected when a Brown. They led well over half the have numerous trips on the recycled President is recycled again. walks between them, and the active programme each year, but has over Membership few are largely the same people each many years concentrated on leading year. However, thetotal of 50 leaders extended trips - I think she regards a Current Club membership is: is a 25% increase on last year. six day trip as a short one. She has Ordinary members 219 led considerably more extended Club Household members 82 There were 10 new leaders this year. trips than anyone else and if you add Honorary Life members 6 This is a big improvement over the up the trip-days led she is clearly one Total membership 307 last two years where there were only 3 of our most prolific leaders. each year, but it is not enough to Although during the year there was a sustain the programme. If this seems On a related mailer, Jeff Bennetts, last net increase of 15 including 50 new surprising, consider that in 38 years year's recipient, quietly led his 200th members, membership is still the Club has had 515 leaders. That is, trip this year, thus doubling the size of significantly below the level of a few an average of 13.5 new leaders per the very exclusive "200 club". It will years ago. Sadly, the death of Robert year. I congratulate all the new be several years before that group is Story in February reduced the number leaders particularly Brian Surin, and expanded. Life Members to 6. Cate Kennedy who programmed General Meetings and Social Activity Programme several more walks after her 1st, as Programme well as handling the Club's social Club activities during the year programme. I hope the other new Our general meetings programme included canoeing, rock climbing, leaders continue their efforts and that included speakers from inside and abseiling, canyoning, skiing, many other members join them as outside the Club. Attendance at Rogaining, S&R practice, Wilderness leaders in the coming year. meetings appeared better on average

CBC IT October 1999 page 2 than in the previous year, but still less Conservation. We now allocate about with interest to possible developments than one would hope. We had a $1, out of $24! in this area. Of local interest, the number of particularly interesting Some people decry this. I have no Family Bushwalking Club is now or meetings. I thank those members who problem with it as those the aforesaid shortly will be a Confederation put time and effort into contributing to "various bodies" generally did not member. This move has been the meetings programme, and to Cate exist. We were the prime conservation encouraged and assisted by several who also coped well with some trying individuals in this Club. situations. organisation on the local front. Other members think we have too much Search and Rescue The Club newsletter involvement. To them, I summarise arguments I put in the 15th and 24th In December, eleven CBC members, Increased levels of technology over Annual reports. If we don't push our plus two more Family Bushwalkers, the years have allowed enthusiastic self-interest we will lose to those who attended a Wilderness First Aid editors to produce better and better push theirs. Or more simply, if we Course organised by David Campbell. Its, and this year has been no and like bodies opt out of Eleven of us also attended a exception. It appeared to my Conservation "it will be several years Confederation Search and Rescue subjective eye that we had more and before we run out of walking areas". weekend in March, the largest better trip reports and other member contingent from an individual Club. contributions than has been usual of We also had a team in the NavShield recent years. I hope the trend Confederation of NSW weekend rogaine. I look towards continues as It is better if it is not just Bushwalking Clubs greater participation next year in all a Committee-to-members document. Our Confederation membership these activities. We were called out for the recent "snowboarders" search It Collation continues to be a very provides many benefits apart from the near Thredbo but the call was social event with volunteer members very good pUblic liability insurance cancelled an hour later. The decision contributing time and venues. The they have organised. We need the to use "accredited" Victorians and not Club could not function without these strength of a united body to represent NSW/ACT volunteers familiar with greatly appreciated "hosts". our interests in negotiations with the area could have far reaching governments more concerned with Conservation ramifications for us and other NSW We maintained our membership of the Confederation members. No doubt various Conservation bodies with the incoming committee will be giving which we are involved. John Thwaite this topic close attention, as will again organised a successful annual Confederation. October Spanish Broom clearing in Technology the Cotter Hut area, with the work of our volunteers greatly appreciated by Thanks again to Allan Mikkelsen who Parks and Conservation. We made an maintains the Club home page and extensive submission on the forwards resulting enquiries to the Morton-Budawangs Draft Plan of Membership Secretary. The Internet is now a significant source of initial Management; and attended associated Grtai, Bilby meetings at Nowra, Braidwood, and contact with the Club. Our Wog Wog. We made a submission to selling off or reserving National Parks submission on the Ginini Wetlands a Consultant's Report regarding and other walking areas for proposal was placed on the Internet management of the Ginini Wetlands commercial users. We need the and reported to be the source of material for many private submissions including a proposal to close the combined resources of all by non-club members supporting our Ginini Road to the public. We wrote bushwalking clubs to try and moderate viewpoint. to NSW NPWS regarding a fire trail some of the more extreme lines being built near Mother Woila. pushed by vested interests regarding The Editor now receives most material Our active involvement in issues such as leader accreditation. for It via e-mail. Much committee Conservation has declined over the We need the combined expertise of business was handled by e-mail as years. For example, the 15th Annual interested members of Confederation most members had e-mail access. If Report describes lobbying of clubs to maintain a top class Search this is representative of the Club as a politicians and taking them on a and Rescue capability. whole, it is time we started capturing e-mail address information on renewal weekend walk to Kelly as part of that The various State Confederations this forms for possible rapid contact in process. We also reserved $2 out of year have been working towards appropriate circumstances. Indeed, we our $5 annual subscription for creation of a national body. I look

CRC IT October 1999 page 3 could look in the future towards traditional bushwalking, is at a turned up for walks planning offering members reduced crossroads. There are pressures evenings. Almost no one responded subscriptions in return for electronic towards mandatory S&R and leader to repeated requests for comment and distribution of their It. accreditation and formal training; feedback on a range of matters. For litigation-driven enforcement of 1998-99 Committee and the 1st time I can remember, the duty-of-care requirements and Publisher at times had difficulty Office Holders restrictions on activity; competition finding volunteers for It collation. Thank you to all members who served for access to walking areas from Various people complained regularly on the Committee this year. I will not commercial groups; and increasing of a shortage of'their' type of trip, but list names and positions as they have environmental concern combined with did nothing to address that shortage. been listed in It for each of the last 12 decreased resources for National Park Indeed, last year's AGM pointed the months. management. If we do not both adapt way when a Committee was obtained to and actively participate in shaping only with difficulty, and with the I thank others who provided valuable change then I think bushwalking as we bizarre phenomenon of recycling a support including Rene Davies and know it will become a declining and President from 23 years ago. I hope John Thwaite (Club Conservation marginalised activity, replaced by this apparent attitude was a transient Associates), Mike Pedvin (Equipment groups of clients walking on prepared glitch, now passed. The Club needs Officer),David Campbell (S & R, tracks in the company of professional both plenty of people and a regular interim Training & Safety Officer) guides. supply of new blood, thus new ideas with Pat Miethke and Doug Wright and enthusiasm, to help with all Other (Search and Rescue Area aspects of Club operation. Coordinators), Allan Mikkelsen and In the Club's 15th Annual Report I David Campbell (Confederation It would be very pleasing to see more included a statement "... although one interest in tonight's election, and an Delegates), Paul Edstein (Public can always wish for higher number of Officer), John Kyatt (auditor). increased level of support for the new active people ... this club has a Committee throughout the year. I I apologise to, and thank, other people remarkably high proportion of people remain an optimist. who I have inadvertently omitted from willing to help ...". I regret to say that this list. Alan Vkller Thanks to Graham Muller for undertaking the difficult and frustrating task of convening a Duty Social News of Care sub-committee, and to Paul Edstein and Terence Uren, who Play a Part undertook a review of the Committee structure, also a frustrating task. Work Some people have been saying that we of these sub-committees led to need to invest more 'life' into the club changes to our Constitution and and attract new members. Here is Committee structure including your chance to get involved in the creation of the Training & Safety changes that are happening to the Officer position. I think the work club. should continue. I have been appointed as the social Future this year I think only the 1st part of secretary for the next year and I am the statement applied. seeking the support of anyone who is Like committees over several years, interested in helping with suggesting There seems to have been a significant this year's committee has recognised and organising social events. but not grappled with the ageing of change since 1995 when I last was membership, a trend evident over involved in Club administration. I do We plan to have additional social several years and found in many other not wish to slight the efforts of the events on the calendar every month clubs. I suggest that efforts to attack many people who have contributed, and a social sub-committee is being the problem should become a major but an attitude of expecting everything formed to assist with planning priority of the Club - and note I say to be done by the mysterious "they" activities for the forthcoming year. the Club, not the Committee, as the seems dominant. A few people led The involvement of non-committee problem becomes more entrenched most of the walks programme, with members is being sought on the sub- each year. the Committee leading over 40% of all committee. If you are interested in trips. No one other than Committee participating on the social sub- I believe the Club, and •indeed

CRC IT October 1999 page 4 committee please give me a call on 1960s opened up what is now one of 6257 0338. our most prized walking areas. One of The first major event to organise for these trips discovered the pass this year is the CHRISTMAS through the cliff line at Folly Point PARTY. We plan to re-invigorate the that now bears his name. Christmas Party and look forward to seeing everyone there. If you have any Information from Cohn's trips was ideas for the party - theme, venue, published as the Northern Budawangs timing - please let me know them or Sketch Map, now in its eighth edition alternatively get involved in planning and still considered by most to be the the Party. best bushwalkers' map of the region. While the main focus of the club is An Honorary Life Member of bushwalking there are benefits in Sydney's Coast and Mountain offering social activities. These Walkers, Cohn has also been active in activities allow people to meet people the NSW Confederation of that they don't walk with and can also Bushwalking Clubs, the National help to attract new members. I hope Parks Association and the Nowra 24 October - 5 December everyone will support the social events NPWS Advisory Committee, playing being organised. If you want to share a major role in the establishment of Helen Fallow your ideas with me about any social national parks in the events please give me a call. Budawang-Ettrema-Shoalhaven and Namadgi Past and Wend! Johnson, Social Secretary Mimosa Rocks areas. Present As chair of the Budawang Committee, With camera in one hand and bird-hide in the other, Helen has October General Meeting Cohn was a key figure in the publication of two major guide books captured the cultural and natural ('olin Watson that sit on the shelves of many wonders of the Canberra region for members - 'Pigeon House and Beyond' the past 20 years. The exhibition is a My Early Walking Days in NSW and 'Fitzroy Falls and Beyond'. selection of her work of Namadgi. In 1989, Cohn Watson was awarded 9. 00am-4. OOpm weekdays and 9. OOam-4. 3Opm weekends and public The guest speaker at our October the Medal of the Order of Australia holidays. Namadgi National Park General Meeting will be Cohn for service to conservation and bushwalking. Visitor Centre Naas Road 2 kin south Watson, one of the most important of Thanva figures in contemporary Australian Terence Uren bushwalking. Enquiries (02) 6207 2900

Namadgi Exhibitions Course for. Bushwalking Skills Until 22 October Erindale Community College is Reg Alder offering an eight week course (2 hours/week) on Bushwahking Skills, 60 Years of Photographing commencing on Tuesday 19 the October: Subjects covered include: A selection of stunning black and >Maps white images from Reg's lifetime of >How to Use a Compass walking, cycling and skiing in his beloved Alps. Themes of great >Gear, Clothing & Tents historical interest are explored going >Safety & Emergency Techniques - back to the impact of the 1939 Getting Unhost bushfires. Reg's early photographs are >Weather Facts for Bushwalkers Cohn's exploratory trips to the well represented in the National Budawangs in the late 1950s and early Library of Australia's collection. >Ecology, Environment, Local

CRC IT October 1999 page 5 Plants and Animals entertaining reading, and include one could combine outdoor interests, extracts from his father's diaries. Rudi >Health & Hygiene intellectual and artistic pursuits and an and Walter Hueneke hitchhiked and interesting career. >Bush First Aid worked their way around Europe in After 4 years at the Forestry 1932 - such a different world from >Canberra History (Aboriginal & Department the funds for his position Australia in the 1990's. European) and places to visit dried up, and that was to be the last >Clubs, Internet Contacts & Walks Klaus obviously inherited his father's time Klaus would have a salaried full- vagabond spirit, and from adolescence time job. But he'd discovered he had a >Food & Cooking onwards he showed a keen interest in good eye for photography, and was >Useful Knots travel, adventure, new horizons and able to get funds to make short new skills. He trained as a Manual Cost of the course is $90. Phone documentary films for the Forestry Arts teacher and taught in rural NSW, 6205 Blilfor further details. Department. Thus began a life of heading off in the school holidays to independent journalism and photography that led ultimately to the selling up of the highly regarded Book Review Tabletop Press, which has done so much to promote books about "One Step at a time" Canberra and themountains beyond it. "Over the years I've come to enjoy all Every bushwalker will find different the rituals: planning the journey, points of interest in this book. It is deciding which gear to leave at humorous, vividly written; at times home, assembling the spartan menu, poignant. Our own club members get driving to the destination on winding a special mention - Klaus met two dirt roads, meeting old and new CBC walkers as he was camped at companions, composing a photo here Kalianna Ridge beneath the Castle. He and there, taking one step after reports that these two bushwalkers another a thousand times, being dog- had slept under the stars on top of the tired and parched, looking for water Castle, and had helped one of their and a camp, cooking a one-billy companions up, with a broken hand! meal, chatting, dancing or singing You'll have to read the book to find around afire, crawling into the tent, out who they were! cursing the hard ground, and listening to the sounds of the night," "One Step at a Time" by Klaus Hueneke, published by Tabletop These are obviously the words of a Press. RRP $22.95 bushwalker, written for other bushwalkers. Klaus Hueneke's new Jenny Horsfield book, while not a conventional autobiography, is certainly the story of Corin Dam Road Closure a man's life-long love for the outdoors ski at Perishei and as volunteer for the and for challenging experiencs of Ski Patrol. He pursued further study at "They" do read IT and take some wilderness. Now in his mid-fifties, Macquarie University (telling us at the notice of what is written. I was Klaus looks back on a varied and start of the book that "learning came recently contacted by a Namadgi interesting life. He begins his story easily, and was to provide succour and with his childhood experiences as a satisfaction for the rest of my life") "New Australian" who migrated with and at the same time began his German family in the early 1950's, bushwalking with such clubs as disembarking in Sydney (together with Macquarie University Mountaineering their faithful Kombi van which they'd Club and the National Parks packed up and brought with them Association. from Germany). These early chapters are frill of well-remembered and Klaus and his wife came to Canberra fascinating detail about the trials and in 1973, when Klaus was offered ajob Ranger who had read my rant in IT comedies of post-war migrants in the Forestry Department of the about closure of the Corin Dam Road adapting to life in a strange culture ANU. He realised that Canberra for what I (wrongly) assumed were and landscape. They make for very offered an ideal environment where

CBC IT October 1999 page 6 weather reasons. He explained that Returned to the camp site and packed Legoland with Doug and Cate rocks have started falling on the road up for a walk down Kowmung in the cutting near the dam, and this partially in and partially out of the Hill 1373 and the ridge between has been assessed as a danger to the river. The water was cool and Nursery and Rendezvous Creeks public, and the road will remain closed invigorating. A lovely situation in the with Pat and Eric until the cutting is stabilized and the middle of summer but cold when waist Cotter Gap with Pat and Rene danger removed. This is expected to deep in the middle of winter! A short be sometime about Christmas. scramble over the saddle of Bull head Mount Orroral with Rob If you are planning to walk in thr buttress and on down to Orange Bluff Given the numbers, I did not offer the Corin Dam or Kangaroo Creek area, I for a four star camp site. walk I had planned and joined Pat and suggest that you contact the Namadgi Day three started with a long and Eric for a wander in the spectacular Visitor Centre to get up to date road steady climb up Brumby Ridge which rocks towards the south. Our group of information. Apparently there is now was clear and good going but the 13 (an omen there perhaps?) included a sign explaining the closure at the constant climb of 600m to the Gingra members of CBC, FBI, NPA, and locked gate at Smokers Gap, Track made a short stop of lunch KHA with several people also having multiple club memberships. We had Allan Mikkelsen welcome. The track was easily identified up the ridge. Reached an early lunch on a good vantage point Kanangra Tops at 2pm to find two with Views of Mavis and surrounds, day trippers (no water, no packs and and shortly after were forced into Walk Reports no japaras!) lost and heading in the raingear by a medium shower which wrong direction. They had set out at wet both the scrub and the rocks under Kanangra and Kowmung lOam for one hour walk around the foot. A period of sunshine then River, Blue Mountains plateau loop. They joined us for the followed and we thought the rain had ended, only to have a very heavy 24-26 August 1999 return walk to the Kanangra car park. Back in Canberra about 6pm having downpour. Interestingly, at least one Being a mid-week walk made it checked out and amended the NRMA of the other groups had no rain at all difficult to attract many takers. In the map on the way. A great walk! and we seem to have had the worst of end there were only two but the walk Mike Banyard the weather. As conditions were not was a beauty - brilliant weather, clear pleasant, Eric decided to curtail the nights and a frill moon. walk and we headed for the cars. While crossing a rocky area on the top Multi Club Get Together A leisurely start from Canberra of the ridge, Pat slipped and in falling (7.30am) and arrived at Kanangra at broke her wrist / arm. 11.30am. Slightly late because of an Despite overcast skies, a poor unmarked road (on our NRMA map) forecast, and the competing attraction A long stop then followed while we between Shooters Hill and Ginkin. On of the Rugby League grand final, 43 splinted the arm (over her Goretex the track at 12 noon and an unhurried jacket) and Pat recovered a little from walk out along Kanangra tops the shock. We then had a very steep enjoying the sunlight on the sandstone descent to the Nursery Swamp track, cliffs and south off the tops down past through difficult terrain with the main Coal Seam Cave and onto the start of concern being that Pat did not fall or the Gingra Track heading east. Then a further damage her arm. Several change in direction due south down people assisted and I for one am the dry and open Bullhead Ridge to grateful for the Remote Area First Aid Cambage Spire. An unorthodox course I completed last year. This live decent of the rock face at Cambage incident brought home to me the need Spire - the less said the better! and on to refresh and practice our first aid down to Sullen Tor. The dry and loose skills. Once back at the cars, Pat and surface made the steep decent Eric headed for hospital while the rest difficult. A good camp site was found brave souls turned up at Kambah for of us proceeded (late) to the afternoon at the junction of Christys Creek and the first Multi Club Get Together tea. As well as the walkers, several . walks. I quickly decided that 4 walks people came out to Orroral for the would be about right, and we all picnic part of the day, and it was good Day two started with a leisurely walk quickly selected a destination from to catch up with friends from other up the start of Arabanoo Creek and those on offer:- clubs. My thanks to all those who Christys Creek. Beautiful streams! attended, particularly those who led

CRC IT October 1999 page 7 walks, and I certainly think that such and rapid walk back to the road saw well done Jan and Allan for organising a day should be repeated again next us at the car park by 3 pm - a record; the day. I am sure these gentle walks year. and it was still not raining. Thanks to will become a regular feature for the rest of a very good party for a seniors week. Allan Mikicelsen most enjoyable walk and to the rain Vance Brown for holding off till after we returned Nursery Hill Vance Brown Membership Matters After a miserable weather forecast for Saturday a couple of days earlier the Seniors walk New Members: morning dawned quite fine but rain was still forecast for later in the day. Black Mountain John Kelly, Margaret dough, Adrian Nevertheless a party of 8 set off for As part of the senior citizen's week Davis, Rosanne Walker. the assault on Nursery Hill. The party the CBC organised a bushwalk for Prospective Member: strided along the track to Nursery some of the seniors around Black swamp at a brisk rate (if I had not Mountain. This was largely organised Alan Gamble. been leader setting the pace I may by Jan Armour and Allan Mikkelsen have been the one struggling at the Roger Edwards, but Meg and I came along lend a hand Membersh,o Secretary back!). We had a pleasant walk along (thejoys of early retirement!). So on a the Nursery Swamp and then stopped lovely, sunny, warm Wednesday for "morning tea" at the traditional morning at the end of September spot at the junction with the side creek about 20 people assembled along Rani Editor's Notes we were to follow along our route. Road for the walk, hopefully to the Technology has advanced since last I The scrubby walk up to the saddle on summit. We set off along the track at the main ridge was accomplished was editor and this has become very first sloping gently through open park clear to me since I started to prepare without too much difficulty and soon like country. As the track got steeper we were walking along the main ridge this it. In particular the prevalence of it was clear that one or two of the the word processing package marketed to the summit past some magnificent party were feeling the strain. Rather rocky outcrops. It was still fine but by Will Fenceposts, or whatever his than risk pushing them too hard I name is, has caused an old Word very windy when out of shelter. The volunteered to escort them back to summit was reached in record time by Rani Road and then continue along a about 11-30 am and after braving the more direct route to the summit where I hoped to catch up the party. On reaching the little track just below the summit I followed it to the left to approach from the same side as the rest of the party but when I got to the top there was no sign of the others. Had the been and gone or was I there first. I waited a while decided they must have gone and headed of back to the start. I was rewarded by joining up with the group near the foot of the mountain, they had indeed beaten me to the summit. From he cheerful Perfect V5 or 6 user considerable chatter it was clear that most if not all problems. Today I spent about an had thoroughly enjoyed their outing. hour trying to change the page number Then it was on to Black Mountain on the Information Sheet before giving Peninsula where Jan had been making gale for brief view taking from the top up and sticking it on. In WP I would sterling efforts in preparing a have done it in less than a minute. rock we ate our lunches in a sheltered barbecue where the party (with one little spot a few metres lower. Finally, I gave up and stuck it on. vegetarian exception) enjoyed sausage When the changes in the information Increasing cloud persuaded us that a sandwiches, soft drink, cake and tea. half hour break would suffice, so we are completed I will try again to get All in all it was a very pleasant the sheet in a form I can cope with. set off back at noon. A brisk descent morning which was enjoyed by all,

CBC IT October 1999 page 8 While I welcome electronic files for IT river and creeks with only one climb Shoalhaven River. From here we and understand that the authors like to of note (less than 500 metres) afier we proceed about a kilometre upstream to make them look attractive, imbedded have finished most of the food and one of those huge sandy beaches and formatting commands often interact other festive treats. There will be swimming holes for which the river is with mine and can cause problems. plenty of opportunities for swimming well known, here we will take a So, I would like to ask people to and relaxing for the slothful with leisurely lunch. The Shoalhaven is the include a simple ASCH text file as some interesting side trips for the warmest river in the area so with any well as the formatted one. Also hard energetic. If you are interested, please luck it should be suitable for copy is acceptable as I can scan now contact me ASAP and full details of swimming by the second half of scan it in. Likewise photographs the walk will be published in the next November. The way out involves enliven the newsletter and can also be IT. initially a fairly steep climb through scanned and included in your article. the bush to a saddle on the main ridge, Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 or but on cresting the ridge the effort is Finally I would like to request lots of email [email protected] rewarded by magnificent views along material for IT, which is your magazine and can only be as good as the River to the "Chimneys" and the the copy provided. Very useful are Block-up Gorge. We then continue Bungonia Creek along the white track past Mount Ayre "fillers", little items of interest, Shoalhaven River M/M and back to the cars. The walk cartoons, etc which need not be involves a track descent into the river, inluded immediately and so can be This is a walk in a very beautiful and a little moderate to easy rockhopping, used when required to make IT up to spectacular part of the Shoalhaven a steepish climb through the bush and an approriate size. Vance Brown, Editor

Trip Previews

A Brogo New Year I intend to see in the year 2000 (the numerate among us will have the advantage of doing it all again next year when we see in the millennium) in the Brogo Wilderness Area. We will walk in via Yankees Gap after the mandatory stop at the Pie Shop and spend several days lazily exploring the superb pools of the The Shaalhaven River near Bungonia Brogo and Yankees Creek, with a area. It is easier than the traditional possible side trip to Galoon Creek if overall a 500 in ascent which Bungonia Creek walk since by using we have the energy. necessitates some level of fitness. It is the "other" red track for our descent, not necessary to cross the river. Plans are flexible at this stage, but I we will not be walking through the Gorge itseld and so will not have to Vance Brown negotiate the rather difficult stretch of limestone boulders just below the gorge. This red track starts from Bungonia Lookdown and descends steeply into Bungonia Creek offering excellent views of Bungonia Gorge on the way. Then follows a pleasant walk would like to spend about 5 or 6 days along Bungonia Creek with its rocky there finishing on Monday 3 January. pools and trickling cascades before The walking will be mainly along the reaching the junction with the

CBC IT October 1999 page 9 Wednesday 13 October - Wednesday Walk M!M 16-17 October -Ben Boyd NP - M/M The regular Wednesday walk continues. Close to Saltwater Creek, Green Cape and return. Delightful Canberra with destination to be decided. Contact coastal walk across heathland, along cliff tops and leader before or at IT collation. Leader: Allan through woodland. Potential whale sightings and wild Mikkelsen 6278 3 164(h). flowers. Map: Kiah 1:25,000. Leader: Sandy Berry 6249 5 100(w), 6282 .1226(h). Transport: TBA. 16-17 - Brookes Hut - M/M Notes: Limit of 8, no fires, stoves only. From Mt Selwyn carpark, follow the firetrail to Table Top Mtn. After Table Top turn left and head South over open country via a foot track towards Brookes Hut. Map: Kosciusko 1:100,000 and others. Leader: Richard Bain 6257 48 16(h), 6265 8422(w). Transport: .$25

Saturday 16 October - Rendezvous Creek to Sunday 24 October - Googong - M/M Nursery Swamp - M/E. A pleasant walk in the hills and by the river above Leave a car at Nursery Swamp car park, drive to where Googong Dam. Map: ACT 1:100,000. Leader: Stan Rendezvous Creek crosses the road, and follow tracks Marks 6274 7350(w). Transport: —$5. up Rendezvous Creek and over the divide to Nursery Swamp. Easy walking in the valleys of the Namadgi. 23 -26 October - Wadbilliga NP - Car shuffle. Map: Rendezvous Ck 1:25,000. Leader: MIR/Exploratory. Murray Dow 6257 437 1(h). Bega Swamp, Yankee Creek, Brogo River, Bega Swamp. Delightfhl wilderness area. Expect rock- (15)16-17 October -Green Room - M/M hopping, creek.walking, and a steep climb out via a Car camp at Yadboro on Friday Night. On Saturday long ridge. Maps: Puen Buen, Yankees Gap 1:25,000. walk up Kaliana Ridge to the base of the Castle. Leader: Ian Smith 6243 4300(w), Continue upwards through stunning Monolith Valley, 6282 1226(h).Transport: TBA. Notes: limit 8, no past Shrouded Gods Mts and onto the gem of the fires, stove only. Budawangs, the Green Room and eat lunch. We will return the same way to camp at Yadboro. Map: 23 -24 October - Aspiring Leaders Weekend - Corang 1:25000 or CMWBudawangs. Leader: Janet M!M. Edstein 6288 1398 (h). Transport: '-$30. This is rescheduled to replace the earlier one for which a lot of interest was shown. Leader: Alan Vidler Sunday 17 October - Castle Gap and Arch - M/M 6254 5373(h). Follow a 4WD track to just below the Castle, then a smaller overgrown track to an incredible cave where 23 -24 October - Shoalhaven River! Kangaroo we can see enormous tree-ferns. From here we Valley Flatwater Canoe Trip. continue through the rain forest viewing spectacular Always a favourite; sheltered water and impressive tall conglomerate cliffs until we reach a limestone arch. gorges and even the odd Red Cedar tree. Suitable for From there we should have fantastic views of Byangee fit beginners. Canoe hire in the Kangaroo Valley Walls and Pigeon House. Map: Corang 1:25000 or (02 4465 1502) where there is a good bakery. Camp CMWBudawangs. Leader: Janet Edstein 6288 1398 by a sandy beach. Map: CMA Burner, Caoura (h). Transport: —$30. 1:25,000. Leader: Kevin Frawley 6282 2973 or 0412 741 881. Transport: TBA.

CBC IT October 1999 page 10 23 -24 October - Mt Talaterang Photography Wednesday 3 November - Lake Butley Griffin Trip - M/M Twilight Paddle. Camp on the cliff top to photograph sunrise and set Social canoe circuit of Lake Burley Griffin. No need to over Clyde Gorge and Central Budawangs. Walk in via book- just turn up to paddle at Orana Bay, Ngaitung Falls and return via scenic cliff line around Yarralumla(6:00 pm) orjoin the flotilla at Acton Ferry Mt Bushwalker. Map: Tianjarc, Milton 1:25,000. Terminal (6:30pm) or the Menindee Dye boat ramp in Leader: George Carter 6251 2130(h). Transport: - Grevillea Park (7:00pm). Map: Canberra UBD. $25. Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403(h). Transport: nil.

6 -7 November - Oldfield's Hut, Bimberi Gourmet weekend - M/M Leave Canberra about lunch time Saturday for the drive past Tantangra Dam and the short walk (about 3 km) to Oldfleld's hut for a gourmet feast and camp. On Sunday we climb Bimberi, the highest point in the ACT, with day packs only. Map: ACT 1:100,000. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 62783164(h). Transport: - —$25. Note limit of 12. Please contact leader by Wed 3Nov to arrange your contributiàK to the gourmet meal. 30 - 31 October - Tantangara Mountain, Boggy Plain. - M/M -12 November - Myall Lakes NP Canoe Trip. Ramble the Kiandra area, grassy valleys, forested Myall Lakes NP contains the largest natural fresh- brackish water system on the NSW coast. Its diverse hillsides, hopefully with some spring flowers. Up and ecosystems (including dry sclerophyll forest, coastal down the hills surrounding Tantangara Mountain, mix rainforest, heath and paperbark swamp) support an of tracks and cross-country walking. Maps: Denison, abundance of mammals and birds. This x day trip will Tantangra 1:25, 000. Leader: Steve Galliford explore Boolambayte Lake and Myall Lake in the 6286 5744(h). Transport: --$25. Northern part of the park. Maps: Bombah Point and Myall Lake 1:25,000 or CMA Great Lakes District Sunday 31 October - Beginner's Walk - E/M 1: 70,000 Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403(h) Kambah Pool- Bullen Range- Red Rock Gorge- Transport: TBA. Note: No fires; fuel stoves; need to Kambah Pool. Steep climb out of Kambah Pool. Map: carry sufficient drinking water for whole trip. ACT 1:100,000. Leader: Rob Horsfleld 6231 4535(h).

30 -31 October - Kanangra Walls - S/EM A long drive via , but features some of the best scenery that the Southern Blue Mountains has to offer. Short walks on the Kanangra Walls plateau to Brennan Top (6km) and Cottage Rock (9km) with a car camp Wednesday 10 November - Wednesday Walk - and a little astronomy in between at Boyd Crossing. M/M Suitable for children. Maps: Kanangra, Yerranderie The regular Wednesday walk series continues. Close to 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h). Canberra with destination to be decided. Contact Transport: --$40. leader before or at IT collation. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). 30 - 31 October - Gourmet Weekend at Saturday 13 November - 7th Annual Broom Bundanoon - MIE-M Clearing Work Party at Cotter Hut Staying at Bundanoon Youth Hostel, 2 interesting day Apparently the seeds can remain in the soil for up to walks. Saturday to disused mine along old track, great twenty years. So this is definitely a long term project. views into the gorge. Sunday popular walk along the Come along and be transported to the Cotter Hut escarpment and down to the water falls. Gourmet where you can look at the beautiful scenery below dinner Sat night, bring a dish to share. Map: TBA. Bimberi. Lots of digging and chopping with regular Leader: Wendi Johnson 6257 0338(h), breaks for tea. Come along and do your bit for 6206 4932(w). Accommodation: $16-$23, conservation! Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. dorm/double/ twin, payment by end of September. Leader: John Thwaite 6254 3 193(h), 2207 6168(w). Transport: '-$7. Transport: TBA, limit of 15.

CBC IT October 1999 page 11 Sunday 14 November - Mt Mavis -LIR (19)20 -21 November - Jagungal, Round

After Saturdays broom clearing, walk from the Cotter Mountain Circuit - LIM via Little and Big Creamy Flats to Mavis then RV Drive to Round Mountain Friday after work, walk into Creek, Nursery Swamp then the car park in the Round Mountain hut (full moon), then onto Jagungal Orroral. Leader: Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h). on Saturday. Map: Khqncoban 1:50,000. Leader: Transport: $7. Steve Galliford 6286 5744(h). Transport: -$35.

13-14 November -Wyangala Dam Flat water 20 -21 November - Mt Scabby/Kelly - M/R Canoe Trip - Easy Two wonderful peaks in the Namadgi and a great Car camp at Grabine SRA at junction of Lachlan and campsite at a tarn between the two. Map: ACT Abercrombie . As the dam is full, we should be 1:100,000. Leader: George Carter 6251 2130(h). able to paddle up the deep protected valleys of each Transport: $8. river on fiat water. Drive in from Crookwell. Map: CMA Northern and Central Lakes. Leader: Chris tuSivSNovM&r;dirnitth.1*eájn Bellamy 6249 7167(h) by previous Wed. .. . .: Vénue:. TEA. .. 2... L1 . •. . ..

(26) 27 - 28 November - Kowmung River from

Mt Werong Rd - M/R 800m descent into the Kowmung via Irrae Gowar Ridge; superb campsite at Hatcher's Hollow; meander 15 -20 November - Classic Snowy Mtns - downstream and return via a spur of Spring Ridge. Kiandra to Périsher M/M. Map: Yerranderie 1:25,000. Leader: Meg McKone Table Top, Dr Phillips Hut, Happy's Hut, Ces Jacks, 6254 5902. Transport: -$30. Cup and Saucer, Iviawson's, Valentines, White River. Maps: Khancoban, Eucumbene, Mt Koskiusko Saturday 27 November - Breakfast and Canoe 1:50,000. Leader: Michael Banyard 6295 6203(h) Trip at Googong Dam Transport: Vehicle to Kiandra, bus return via Ski An early morning paddle on Googong while the water Tube and Bullock's Flat. is still. Bring breakfast; an easS' drive from Canberra. Beginners can hire canoes in Canberra. Map: ACT Saturday 20 November - Bungonia Govt. Googong Foreshores. Leader: Julie Cronin CreeklShoalhaven River - M/M 6281 0002(h). Descend the red track with views of spectucular Bungonia Gorge to reach Bungonia Creek just below Saturday 27 November - Nursery Swamp, the "boulders". We then follow the creek to the Rendezvous Creek - M/M Shoalhaen River where we proceed to a beautifUl Nursery Swamp to Rendezvous Creek via saddle at GR sandy beach for lunch. The 500 in ascent involves 769487 then return to Nursery Swamp via the usual initially a steep scrubby section before reaching the Mt track. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leader: Jan Ayre ridge and the white track, there are magnificent Smith 6282 1226(h). Transport: -'$8, limit of 8. views along the ridge. Map: Caoura 1:25,000. Leader: Vance Brown 6251 3997(h). Saturday 27 November - Gingera - MIE Transport: -$18. Delights of Gingera with the wild Sunday 21 November -Yaouk Bill Peak - M/R flowers. Track from Yaouk Bill Peak, not to be confused with the more Ginini car park, via accessible Yaouk Peak, I understand has some Prior's Hut then a interesting rock pinnacles and steep cliffs on it. The climb of several exact route yet to be finalised, may involve 16 km of hundred metres. Not scrub and 400 in of ascent. Map: Shannons Flat, a doddle, nor a bush Yaouk 1:25,000. Leader: Roger Edwards bash. Spectacular 62887863(h), 6275 3534(w). Transport: TBA., limit views. Map: ACT 8. 1:100,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h). Transport: -$9.

CRC IT October 1999 page 12 27 -28 November - Rainforests of upper 11 -12 December - South Coast Canoe Trip - Bimberamala - M/R. Wallaga Lake. From the Mt Budawang Road we gain access to the Camp next to the Lake near Bermagui, at Beauty Point headwaters of the upper and caravan park. Lots of birdlife in the sheltered aims and follow it to an Al campsite at a creek junction. Map: superb mountain backdrops. Several trip options Brooman 1:25,000. Leader: Chris Leslie depending on the weather. Hire canoes in Moruya. 6251 6123(h). Transport: $15. Map: Natmap Narooma Leader: Keith or Heather Aubrey 6297 4352(h). Transport: TBA. Wednesday 1 December - Lake Burley Griffin Twilight Paddle. Saturday 18 December - Annual Gingera Wild Social canoe circuit of Lake Burley Griffin. No need to Flowers to-avoid-shopping Walk - M/M. book- just turn up to paddle at Orana Bay, as per title. Leader: Allen Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). Yarralumla(6:00 pm) orjoin the flotilla at Acton Ferry Transport: TBA. Tenninal (6:30pm) or the Menindee Dye boat ramp in Grevitlea Park (7:00pm). Map: Canberra. UBD. 30 Dec - 3 Jan - Brogo River - M/M Leader: Terence then 6282 2403(h). Transport: nil. For details see preview in this IT. Leader: Allen Mikkelsen 62783164(h). (3)4 - 5 December - Cross-Over Walk - UMR This strenuous trip takes us over the Ramshead Range, LEADERS: into Wilkinsons Valley and around Abbott Ridge to five star campsite at Moira's Flat (15 km +500 ascent +600 in descent) Steep climbs, even steeper descents Please use the sheet the Walk Booking Sheet to and magnificent alpine views all weekend. Map: record who is booked on your walks (photocopy the Thredbo, Kosciusco 1:50,000. Leaders: Janet Edstein one in the January 1999 edition of It or pickup blank 6288 1398(h) Transport: -'$30. Note: fuel stove forms at Club meetings). required, limit 8. Leave this information in your mailbox while you are away so we can find it in a Search and Rescue 4-5 December - Geehi to Deadhorse Gap via emergency. Hannel's Spur - L/MR. Please also take some membership app licationforms This is the reverse of Janet's trip for those who enjoy for any non-members who may be interested in joining steep climbs or who have knees like mine that cannot the Club. Contact Roger Edwards 6288 7863 (71) or take the stress of long descents. (see above). Leader: 6275 3534 (w) ifyou need forms. Terence Uren 6282 2403(h). Transport: -$30. Note: Don 'tforget to ring Elizabeth McCamley - Check-In fuel stove required; high level of fitness essential; limit 4. Officer - as soon as you get back so she doesn't have to chase you. Her phone numbers are 6297 3367 (It) and 4 -5 December - Guthega, Gungartin, Rolling 6280 6066 (w). Ifyou don't phone, Elizabeth has to treat Grounds - M/R the situation as a POSSIBLE EMERGENCY Guthega power station, Disappointment Ridge, Gungartin, Schlinks Pass, Rolling Grounds, Guthega. The Snowys are very pleasant at this time of the year. With luck, the first of the wild flowers will be appearing.. Excellent views. Come prepared for all types of weather. Maps: Mt Kosciusco 1:50,000. Leader: Ian Smith 6243 4300(w), 6282 1226(h). Transport: -$33, limit of 8, no fires, stoves only.

Wednesday 8 December -" Wed. Walk" The regular Wed walk at a venue to be decided. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3 164(h).

CBC IT October 1999 page 13 ft INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS IN CBC ACTIVITIES ft GRADING OF WALKS - Distance/Difficulty BOOKINGS: Pistance: Ring the leader early rather than late. Please ring by (5) Short - under 12km/day. Thursday 2.00pm for the following weekend (both one day and two day walks) so the leader has time to arrange (M) Medium - 12-20km/day. transport. Long - over 20km/day. 16 is the maximum, unless a smaller number is advertised in NOTE: In calculating distance, 1km is added for every the program. 100 metres climbed. Difficulty: Please be specific if the leader asks about your (E) Easy - entirely on fire trail, tracks, beaches etc. experience in the activity. Check with the leader about: Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, little scrub. • the need to carry water, tents/fly, maps, etc; • appropriate clothing, suitable foot-wear, etc; and (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles. • any precautions you might need to take for severe (A) Adventurous - for those willing to accept a level of weather conditions, weather changes, etc. personal risk that is inherently greater than is ordinarily encountered on bushwalks (eg rock-climbing, canyoning, Ask about anything you're unsure of, especially if you're abseiling, canoeing/rafting on rivers, remote area skiing). new to our Club. (W) Wet - compulsory swims some river crossings. NOTE: Everyone taking part in a CBC activity does so as a volunteer in all respects. The Club makes no claim about the qualifications of activity leaders and accepts no responsibility for any personal injury or loss you incur. Before booking for an activity, check with the leader that both you and the leader are capable of completing the proposed activity based on previous experience, fitness and personal capabilities. Also ask the leader about the points mentioned under "Bookings", above. Conversely, leaders should also ensure these points are checked and may reject any applicant they consider unsuitable for the trip. WARNING: Inclement weather can make any outdoor activity hazardous. Be preparedl TRANSPORT: Costs are presently 25 cents per kilometre per car, divided equally among ALL participants. This amount may be varied at the discretion of the leader, depending on: the condition of the roads; the number of passengers per car; and other factors. The figures given for individual trips are estimates only, based on four people per car and other factors - costs may rise if cars are only partly filled. Park admission and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately. SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISATION S&R Contacts: David Campbell 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 for the 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 S 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 6277 3966 (w) - preferred - or on 62470110 (h). 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.eiweek Item w.eiweek 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, at and liner $10 / $25 Long bed compass no charge - just a $5 deposit Snow sleeping bag, mat and liner $15 / $40

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CBC IT October 1999 page 15 CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB COMMITTEE Position Name Home Work Email PRESIDENT Terence Uren 6282 2403 terenceurendpa.act.gov.au TREASURER Janet Edstein 6288 1398 WALK SECRETARY Rob Horsfield 6231 4535 6205 6739 EDITOR Vance Brown 6251 3997 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Roger Edwards 6288 7863 6275 3534 TRAINING & SAFETY OFFICER David Campbell 6254 1511 6254 1511 dcampbeI1.fishbigpond.com CONSERVATION OFFICER Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 amikkelspcng.org.au PUBLISHER Robyn Sheen 6297 5718 rsheen®pc.gov.au ASSISTANT WALK SECRETARY Stan Marks 6254 9568 6274 7350 SOCIAL SECRETARY Wendi Johnson 6257 0338 6206 4932 GENERAL SECRETARY Jenny Horsfield 62314535 MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: Ring ROGER EDWARDS on 6288 7862 (h) For internet users the Club home page is at: http://www.pcug.org.au/-ainikke1s/cbc/ and the latest actiVity programme is at: http://www.pcug.org.au/-amikkeIs/cbcprog.htmI