IT November 2001 Page 1 in Touch with the Management

THE CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB INC. NEWSLETTER it GPO Box 160, Canberra ACT 2601 VOLUME 37 November 2001 NUMBER 11

NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING 8pm Wednesday 21st Archaeological digs and sites Speaker: Doug Wright Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science Gordon Street, Canberra City Make the most of the evening and join other members at 6.00pm for a convivial meal at the Vietnam Restaurant, 8-10 Hobart Place, Canberra City (opposite Canberra House Arcade, next to Aussie Home Loans) Try to be early to ensure there will be ample time to finish and still get to the meeting in good time the original participants, came After the recent success of our along on the recent weekend, and PRESIDENT’S photo exhibition (480 people two other “old-time” members Reet PRATTLE visited the exhibition at the Botanic Vallak and Eleanor Stoddart were Gardens) I have removed the there as well. Rob and myself, plus display of framed photographs to At a time when both governments Alan Davey and John Kelly came Namadgi Visitors Centre. The and public service seem to be in along as “porters” but in fact our Centre’s management are very “caretaker mode”, our club contin- services in this regard were not willing to promote both the exhibi- ues at what we do best, that is, taken up. planning, leading and participating tion and the profile of our club, and in bushwalks and other outdoor It was a wonderful weekend of to this end they will display our activities. Meg will talk more sunshine, spring flowers, dramatic little information sheets on an about the next few month’s pro- limestone cliffs and a beaut camp- ongoing basis. Drop in over the gram, but I will mention in site and swimming spot by the next couple of months and have particular a recent weekend walk Shoalhaven. A big thankyou to another look at these wonderful that was actually part of our plan of Gosta for organising this event: he photos. The management have celebrations for the club’s 40th even photocopied for us from the asked whether the owners of the anniversary. Gosta Lynga arranged National Library the hand-written photos would be interested in a re-enactment of the club’s origi- “walks report “ he wrote for the having them for sale (in fact I was nal walk in 1961, which was a trip club at the time. What good for- approached about one photo by a from Canberra out to Bungonia tune for us to belong to a club member of the public while I was Gorge, and down the Shoalhaven whose participants have kept alive setting them out!) If people are River to a camp on what was their love and enthusiasm for the interested in this idea, could you known as “Cedar Flat”. Both outdoors, for so many years. please contact me personally (by e- Gosta, and Dorothy Brown, two of mail preferably) and I will put you

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT November 2001 page 1 in touch with the management. We edge of Adelaide's urban sprawl to do need to keep at least part of the The Heysen Trail ascend Mt Lofty. After Mt Lofty exhibition intact until next April the trail undulates steeply through when we will be required to stage It is about 1500 km in length and is native or pine forest as well as some kind of display for Heritage a long way from Canberra. That's crossing through hills orchard Week. why it has taken me six years to country. Beyond Kersbrook a walk from end to end of the Hey- section through the Warren Con- Committee matters tend to slow sen Trail. The Friends of the servation Park passes through down as the summer approaches, Heysen Trail record only 70 per- dense native forest, a habitat for and probably also because of the sons as having 'done' the whole millions of orchids. More large elections, so there are no matters of thing; some have done it in less pine forests follow and Mt Craw- immediate importance to report to time, and others have walked the ford makes demands on the walker, club members. Thank you to all whole trail in a single hit, but that but after that the trail crosses those people who participated in would clearly involve some com- beautiful park like grazing country, various roles in our 40th anniver- plicated logistics, for this trail then through parts of the Kaiser- sary celebrations, and helped to passes close to only a few towns stuhl Conservation Park to drop make these events such an enjoy- and access by public transport is suddenly out of the Barossa Range able and positive part of the club very limited. I appear to be number to enter Tanunda at the old Lu- year. 71, and the first from Canberra. theran village of Bethany. Jenny Horsfield When asked what the trail is like I b. Beyond Tanunda the trail trav- President find myself unable to give a clear erses the very highly 'developed' answer. It cannot be compared with Barossa Valley in which it is Apology any long distance walk on the sensitively restricted to 'green' eastern seaboard - after all it is in roads or country back lanes. North A couple of editorial errors ap- South Australia. I think of it as of Kapunda, Peters Hill must be peared in the article “Pollies on Mt comprising three ill-defined sec- negotiated before heading east to Kelly” by Alan Vidler and Dan tions. the Tothill Range which is fol- Buchler, in our anniversary maga- a. The first is in the south from lowed to Logans Gap. Here the zine. On page 20 the comment in Cape Jarvis to Tanunda in the nature of the walk changes again as italics was meant as an editorial Barossa Valley. From the start the the track crosses steeply undulating reminder and should not have been rugged coastline is followed treeless exposed hills to bring the included in the text. through the beauty of the Deep walker to Burra - a town of consid- On page 20 second column the Creek Conservation Park with erable historic interest. paragraph beginning “the return constant views out to sea and to After Burra walking is again very route” would have left the reader Kangaroo Island and possible demanding as the trail rises and confused. It should have read “JH glimpses of the occasional whale. falls precipitately over steep tree- surprised by going much better It is characterised by short, steep less hills, slavishly following fence than JK”. climbs and descents and significant lines and denying all attempts or beach walking. North of Victor Our apologies to Alan and Dan for desire to adhere to contours. As Harbour the trail passes through these unintentional errors. with much of the walk, water is much 'developed' small-farm land scarce and adequate reserves must Jenny Horsfield and but maximum use is made of always be carried - indeed the trail Janet Edstein 'green' roads and unfrequented now heads east into country which gravel roads, and wherever possi- could only be perceived as semi- Notice of Motion ble stiles give access to tracks mallee as it approaches Touralie across private property. Myponga Gorge. Through the rock of this To be considered at the November and Yulte Conservation Parks are rugged pass, pioneer track-makers meeting: "The Club donate $200 rugged, scrubby or forested and are have carved a route for the bullock to the Foundation for National a prelude to the climb up Mt Cone wagons to cart produce to Ade- Parks And Wildlife to be used for and onward to cross the Finnis laide. research into the reasons for the River before ascending Mt Mag- The next challenge is Mt Bryan, decline in population numbers of nificent with its 360 degree views. another demanding climb to its 936 the Corroboree Frog (the Club Beyond Mt Magnificent the track m summit before descending down emblem) including the captive traverses the extensive Kuitpo the Toolang valley to Hallett. Then breeding program" Forests and also passes through the more hard exposed walking fol- Dick Johnston old goldfield at Jupiters Creek and lowing old stone fences which Conservation Officer Echunga before skirting the eastern traverse the ridgeline of the Brown

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT November 2001 page 2 Hill Range, finally dropping into merly brutally steep and abrupt, a the greater part of Australia hap- the Spalding Valley where the trail new brilliantly graded foot track pens to be - arid, sparsely settled, suddenly becomes easy following traverses a number of enormous grossly and indiscriminately over- the now disused aquaduct which scree slopes in its 6 km journey to cleared and now overstocked, quite formerly collected water for the summit (named by James Eyre unforgiving but possessed of a Whyalla. in 1840, but there are no views huge variety of beauty which is from the top). uniquely Australian. Spalding is by-passed but there is a pleasant campsite at Freshwater A long undulating ridge-top fire Ted Fleming . Oct 2001 Weir on the aquaduct. Many more trail leads to the old copper mine at kilometers beside the aquaduct lead Spring Creek and the trail then MEMBERSHIP to the Bundaleer Reservoir (not follows this beautiful valley with seen from the track) and on to the its magnificent red gums for a MATTERS Never Never Creek valley with its couple of km before a very steep own unique rugged beauty, passing climb to another fire trail leading to Prospective members: Yandowie Station (grazing) before Stony Creek and a campsite. Re- Marian Heard, Daryl Poole, Nor- entering a forest of exotic trees in cently the Friends of the Heysen man Bowman, Jocelyn Bowman, which Curnows Hut is situated. Trail have been installing 'shelters' Hazel Rath, Jennifer Miller , Peter More hard walking ahead over and water tanks in this northern Zibar, Ian Macara. steep open grazing land with some section, and at some sites toilets are superb views ranging from Mt also being constructed - but the New member: Remarkable and the Flinders 'shelters' are merely a means of Gerry Walsh. Ranges north to St Vincents and collecting rain water and provide Roger Edwards Flinders Gulfs west. A 2 km spur no shelter for walkers in bad Membership Secretary track leads to a property called weather. North of Horrocks Wirrilla, where shearers' quarters Pass a long, undulating ascent TRIP PREVIEW accommodation is available, before takes the walker to the top of Mt embarking on the impending long Brown (940 m), first climbed by trudge via Georgetown, over the members of Flinders' team aboard BURROWA - PINE MOUNTAIN Rocky River to Crystal Brook. Investigator in 1802. From here to the end at Parachilna Gorge, the 1-2 December c. There is now a dramatic change trail passes through dry but con- in the trail. A road bash takes you Australia's biggest monolith, a sistently spectacular country with to Bowman Park from where the claim made by the locals, and 1.5 massive craggy ranges such as track follows the lovely valley of times the size of Uluru. There is Dutchman Stern or Mt Arden, Crystal Brook to Hughes Gap. A not much information on this park crossing open saltbush plains to long ascent of some 600 m partly readily available, the Parks Victo- gain the central Flinders Ranges, along rural roads, more along a ria Information Section had not following the mighty Elder range. remote 4WD track, leads to The even heard of it and queried if it Dry, rocky creek beds are followed Bluff, 750 m directly above the was actually in Victoria. Propose to and Wilpena Pound is crossed shore line of Flinders Gulf, and climb Pine and Burrowa Mountians before reaching the old Aroona festooned with TV towers. This is on separate days and car camp at a homestead site and continuing densely timbered country and the spot to be designated, perhaps even between the Heysen and the ABC trail next leads steeply down into at a caravan park in a nearby town. Ranges to reach the end at Para- the Wirrabara Forest before re- I have sketchy information on chilna Gorge. turning steeply to a ridge-line at several tracks in the park however Frypan Hill and the Go-Cart track. Many whose bushwalking 'thing' is it is problematic as to whether Another steep descent leads to a the heavily forested country of these can be found and used. The densely timbered valley and the Victoria and NSW might be dis- park has a number of rare floral track then climbs intimately up a missive of this truly great long species including the phantom lush and bushy creek to regain the distance trail. It is by no means wattle. pine forest. easy, but it has been well marked, Roger Edwards and for the most part signage is Beyond the Wirrabara Forest is a excellent and not obtrusive. The Subscription Due? long slog following 'green' roads to availability of water remains a reach the historic village of Send payment ($25 single, $33 problem and many parts are acces- Melrose. The reward for this bash household) and the form in the sible only to 4WD vehicles, way is the sight of Mt Remarkable beyond any public transport. Those September it to the Member- looming closer. The ascent of Mt who walk it should accept it for ship Secretary Remarkable is spectacular - for- what it is - a representation of what

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT November 2001 page 3 Canberra Bushwalking Club Christmas Party When: Sunday, 16 December 2001, at 6pm Where: Alison Milton's, 20 O'Sullivan Street, Higgins. Please note the address carefully, as the house number advertised in the October it was taken from the telephone directory and is incorrect. BYO: drinks; chair; plate; bowl; cup/glass; cutlery Cost: $10, with no charge for children under 10 years. This will cover a BBQ with meat/vegetarian, bread, a variety of salads and desserts and tea and coffee. Please advise us when you book if you have any special dietary requirements. A lucky door prize will also be drawn on the night.

Tickets are available from the following: Ã November Club meeting and November & December it collations Ã Alison Milton at Woden or Higgins - ph 6289 8245 (w) or 6254 0578 (h) Ã Rosanne Walker at Academy of Science or Palmerston ph 6247 9024 (w) or 6242 9106 (h); or Ã Send your cheque (made out to to Canberra Bushwalking Club) to Christmas Party, Canberra Bush- walking Club, GPO Box 160, Canberra, ACT, 2601.

Final date for bookings is 14 December, as we need numbers before we shop for the food on the Saturday.

with Terence Uren’s twilight and the flowers at their best in the WALKS WAFFLE paddles. Having completed the Snowies. We’ve also got plenty of theory part of Dave’s canyoning trips to choose from over our Thanks everyone who has offered course last year, I can personally holiday periods of Christmas/New to lead walks for the program in the vouch for his expertise and concern Year and Australia Day long week- coming months. We’ve got a for safety in this natural extension end. of bushwalking. Or you could couple of new leaders in Lauraine Meg McKone bone up on your rockclimbing Reynolds and Rosanne Walker Walks Secretary (already onto her second walk), as skills with John I'Ons; it can be a well as trips from our old faithfuls, great help to know a few basic Next Month and from people who haven’t been rockclimbing moves and how to round for a while. There’s a wide use a scramble rope safely. Held over articles include Dave range of activities and areas to For those of you who may have Drohan on "Knots" and more choose from, including a new area missed getting your trip onto the history from Clio. (Burrowa-Pine Mountain - we’ll be November/December program, interested to hear about it, Roger) there’s plenty of spaces over Janu- More articles, particularly trip and places we haven’t visited ary and February. This is one of reports are welcome. See last recently. the best times of the year to walk, months it for how to contribute. We also have a wonderful opportu- canyon or canoe with so many Allan Mikkelsen nity to improve skills in canyoning wonderful rivers and beaches Editor with Dave Drohan and canoeing within weekend range of Canberra,

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT November 2001 page 4 40th Anniversary Walk to "Cedar Flat"

The group relax at Cedar Flat on the Reunion Walk Reminiscing about forty years of walking

gave lots of time in helping us Stan for his help with the tickets, to THANK YOU select and mount the photos. all our speakers Gosta Lynga, Storm Foulkes, Eddie Cheetham, To all these people THANK YOU. Alan Vidler, Meg McKone and PHOTO EXHIBTION The exhibition simply could not Rob Horsfield. Thank you to all the members who have succeeded without your help supported and helped at the Photo and time. I would like to acknowledge the generosity of Paddy Pallin and Exhibition held recently at the Janet Edstein and CSE stores for providing super National Botanic Gardens. Jenny Horsfield prizes which ranged from thermal Below is a list of all the helpers 40th ANNIVERSARY DINNER gloves, socks, towels, stuff bags who minded the exhibition or who and water bottles. led bushwalk/strolls around Black Mt. And finally a warm thank you to Doug Wright who almost floated Dorothy Brown, Hilda and Vance back to our cars after helping to Brown. Eddie Cheetham, Sybille collect 45 helium balloons!! Davidson, Murray Dow, Isabelle Thank you to all of the 90 people Ferru, Ted Fleming, Gavin Ford, who came to the Hellenic Club on Janet Edstein Rob Forster, Mark Hopkins, Friday 19thOct to celebrate our Dorothy Horsfield, Rob Horsfield, Club’s 40 years. It was a great Reunion Video John Kelly, Gosta Lynga, Michael occasion. There were forest green McConachie, Meg and Frank and gold helium balloons floating I have come by a copy of the video McKone, Allan Mikkelsen, Marga- above the placemats, held down by made by Vance Brown at the ret Roseby, Keith Sayers, Bill chocolate frogs. We had gum THIRTIETH reunion picnic held Stock, Reet Vallak, Rosanne leaves on the table for decoration-- at the Orroral Campground in Walker, Judith Webster, Doug a reminder that although everyone September 1991. A friend has Wright. dressed up and looked splendid we transferred it to digital format on Also thank you to James Ash- do walk in the bush. (some were CD-ROM and it can be played on burner, Rob H, Gosta L, Allan almost unrecognisable by wearing almost any computer. If you would Mikkelsen, John Thwaite, Alan ties/dress) Jenny Horsfield and like a copy (or just borrow one), Vidler and Paul Edstein who lent Vance Brown were able to launch contact me. See the effects that 10 gear, books, camp food or who the magazines and people were years have had on some of the made up the Frog/CBC notices. A generous in helping to deliver members who appear with non- special thank you to Ann Gibbs- magazines to other club members. grey hair and several kilograms lighter! Jordan who placed numerous Thank you to Frank McKone for advertisements in the Canberra his extraordinary ability as MC, to Allan Mikkelsen Times and to Chris De Bruine who

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT November 2001 page 5 Some trips may also require par- Club Kayaking ticipants to have 'reasonable/good A New Tradition? paddle fitness' because of a longer After two and a half days of doing So why are there kayaking trips on than usual distance to be paddled far too much walking and mountain the Club's Activity Program? or a higher probability of sustained adverse paddling conditions. biking for my ancient frame re- It all makes sense if you think of cently near Katoomba, and having kayaking as 'bushwalking on Those seeking more challenging booked out of the accommodation water', as a way of getting to oth- trips than these should join a spe- as one needs to do, I was desperate erwise inaccessible wild places and cialist whitewater or sea kayak for a clean up and a return to as a recreational pursuit that has club. civilisation. I went to the new even less environmental impact If you are interested in joining one heated pol in Farnell Road, Ka- than most of the other activities on of the Club's kayaking trips, it is toomba. For $6.60 I got a hot our program. It makes even more important that you pick one that shower, swim, sauna and spa. sense if, like me, you want to keep matches your skills, fitness and Looxury! The swim entry and getting out into the bush but your equipment. Reasonably fit paddlers shower on their own is only $3.50. knees are wearing out from years with well designed lightweight During daylight saving they are of abuse. kayaks can easily cover 30+ kilo- open until 8pm. I can feel a new Within the Club, there is a core metres in a day whereas novice tradition coming on...... group of about twenty members paddlers with heavy rental boats Keith Binns who can be found paddling when and less efficient paddling tech- they are not bushwalking. During nique can struggle to cover half DISCOUNT OFFERS this distance. the warmer months of the year, the FOR group programs kayaking trips on To take part in Club paddles, you suitable rivers, lakes, estuaries and must wear a suitable PFD (personal CLUB MEMBERS accessible coastlines within a few flotation device) and your kayak hours drive of Canberra and, occa- must have a properly fitting spray Outdoor & adventure stores in sionally, further afield. Some of deck. For open water trips you will Canberra who give a discount these trips involve both kayaking need a kayak fitted with bulkheads, (usually 10%) on most of their and bushwalking. deck lines and paddle leash. For stock to CBC members are: The trips are typically graded as whitewater trips and surf sessions, Belconnen Camping World, follows: you must wear a suitable helmet. Oatley Court, Belconnen You will also need to carry (and CSE, Suitable for beginners: no skills or wear as necessary) a suitable 18-24 Townshend Street, previous experience required - paddle jacket, warm clothing and Phillip or generally on Grade 0 rivers or sun protection. You should be able Homeworld Centre, protected lakes and estuaries - local to swim. Tuggeranong kayak hire often available for those without their own boats - distance In addition to day, weekend and Jurkiewicz Adventure Sports, covered is mostly less than longer trips, the Club's program 47 Wollongong Street, 10km/day also includes regular twilight Fyshwick training paddles. These provide an Kathmandu Outdoor Previous experience desirable: opportunity to work on your paddle Equipment, suitable for novices with some fitness, develop your forward 20 Allara Street, Canberra paddling skills - generally on more paddling technique and practice City open estuaries or lakes - distance some of the less frequently used Mountain Designs, covered is mostly 10-20km/day paddle strokes (sweeps, draws, 6 Londsdale Street, Braddon Previous experience needed: braces, sculls). Snowgum Adventure, suitable for paddlers with more Please contact any of the leaders of 9 Lonsdale Street Braddon developed skills, including the advertised paddles if you would Tuggeranong Camping World ability to perform assisted deep like to find out more about Club Homeworld Centre, water rescues, brace, tow and kayaking. enter/exit through small surf - Tuggeranong generally on Grade 1-2 rivers, Terence Uren Don’t forget to take your latest exposed estuaries, large lakes or copy of It for proof of accessible coastlines - distance membership covered is mostly 15-25km/day.

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT November 2001 page 6 ACTIVITY PROGRAM

Arrange for your Club-related activities to be included in the program with Meg McKone (Walks Secretary) Ph: 6254 5902 (h), E-mail: [email protected], Post: 22 Longworth Pl, Holt ACT 2615 Please see " INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS IN CBC ACTIVITIES" in the October 2001 IT, on the Club website, or if this is your first copy of IT, request a copy from the Membership Secretary

Wednesday 14 November: Wednesday Walk Saturday 17 November: Abseil course (ad- The regular mid-week walk series continues, close vanced skills) to Canberra with a destination to be decided. Second practical. SeeTrip Preview in this “it”. The Contact the leader before or at the It collation. club has 2 sets of gear, if you don’t have your Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). own. Prussic loops will be needed. Location: a local cliff site TBA . Leader: Dave Drohan h Wednesday 14 November: Twilight Training 62498702, w 62664465. Note: Limit 4 to 8 (de- Paddle pending on expertise of group). Transport:: Nil to Launch at 6.00pm from the AIS ramp in Orana $10 depending on location Bay Yarralumla for a vigorous two hour paddle on Lake Burley Griffin. Map: Canberra UBD. Sunday 18 November: Booroomba Rocks - Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403(h). Suitable rock climbing for beginners. No need to book, but beginners Emphasis on easy climbs for geriatrics, bumblies should ring the leader beforehand to discuss what and beginners. Grippy footwear desirable; some to bring. harnesses etc. will be available. Basic instruction will be provided as needed. Leader: John I’Ons Thursday 15 November: Thursday evening 6231 6326 (h). Transport ~$10. walk series - Mt Majura S / E Walk along tracks through the bushland on the Sunday 18 November: Budawangs M / M western side of Mt Majura. The starting point will Wog Wog - Admiration Point - Corang Peak. be the gate to the horse paddocks on Antill St be- Great views and spring flowers in the south- tween the last house in Hackett and the old Health western Budawangs. Leader: Alan Davey Services Complex. No need to book but ring me if 02 4845 9127(h). Map: CMW Budawangs. you need information eg about how to get there. Transport: ~$25. Be at K16, map 32 of Gregory’s at 6.40pm. 17-18 November: Budawangs M / M Leader: Stan Marks Home: 6254 9568 Work: Nerriga Entrance - Alum Fire Trail - Flat Top 6274 7350 Email: [email protected] Mtn - Fosters Mtn - Square Top Fire Trail. A Transport: nominal. Maps: n/a loop in the western Budawangs mainly on fire Friday 16 - Sunday 18 November: canoeing in trails with side trips up some of the mesas to take or near Wollemi NP in the views. I’m hoping the spring flowers will Exploratory trip, featuring a series of short pad- still be out. Should suit day walkers who are rea- dles, in Wollemi NP near Mudgee. Likely option sonably fit, enjoy M/R day walks and would like of some short walks. Car based camping. Previ- to try a weekend trip. Map: CMW Budawangs. ous canoe experience desirable. Leaders: Leader: Meg McKone, 6254 5902 (h). Trans- Contact Keith or Heather Aubrey by previous port: ~$25. Limit of 8. Tuesday on 6297 4352(h). Map: Mudgee Saturday 24 November: Shoalhaven Blockup 1:100 000 Transport: own vehicles. M / E-M Saturday 17 November: Square Rock S / E We will descend the Blue Track near Bungonia to A walk in the hills just south of the city from the Shoalhaven River and then walk along the Smokers Trail car park (off Corin Dam road), river to the Block-Up Gorge for swimming, lilo- through attractive forest to Square Rock. Spec- ing, admiring Spring Creek waterfall etc. The route tacular views over lunch. Return to car park. All may be a little longer than usual if the threatened on track, about 3 ½ hrs actual walking. Map: closure of the "Trestle Track" a couple of kilome- Corin Dam 1:25,000. Leader: Rosanne Walker tres back has eventuated. 4WD vehicles are sought 6242 9106 (h). Transport: ~$6 as the access road is very rough. Map: Caoura 1:25 000. Leader: Vance Brown 62513997(h). Remember the Christmas Party Transport: ~ $22 including the park fee. Sunday 16 December

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT November 2001 page 7 Sunday 25 November: Mt Gingera M / E Thursday 29 November: Thursday evening Enjoy Gingera with the wildflowers. Walk on walk series - Dairy Farmers Hill S / E track from Ginini car park to the summit via Priors Walk through Stromlo forest to a point with views Hut. Still a climb of several hundred metres, but of the city and the Brindabellas. Meet at 7.00 pm enjoy a spectacular view without bush bashing. at the Greenhills Drive entrance to the forest, adja- About four hours actual walking. Map: Corin cent to the Tuggeranong Parkway underpass a few Dam 1:25 000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 hundred metres south of Glenloch Interchange (at 9568(h), 6274 7350(w). Transport: $12 the word “Gate” at G6 on Map 49 of Gregory’s). No need to book. Leader: Stan Marks (23)24-25 November: Budawangs L / R 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w). Email: Castle, Donjon. We will leave Canberra by 5pm [email protected] Cost: nominal. on Friday with the aim of climbing the Castle (a rock scramble) by moonlight that night and biv- Saturday 1 December: Namadgi N.P. L / R vying on top. After a (hopefully) glorious sunrise, Bogong Gap - Peak 1733. Walk commences we will head for Donjon which we will ascend by from Yankee Hat carpark. The route to 1733 will a route that requires some rockclimbing and ab- include Burbidge Spur and Bogong Gap. The re- seiling skills. The Donjon party will be limited to turn will include part of Yankee Ridge. Leader: four people. The return to the cars will be via the Brian Surin 6231 3950. Map: Rendezvous Creek steep and scrambly descent of Mts Cole and Owen. 1:25 000. Transport: ~$10. Map: CMW Budawangs. Leader: John I’Ons Sunday 2 December: Tidbinbilla M-L / R 6231 6326(h). Transport: ~$25. Cotter R. - Mt Domain. Walk to Cotter R via 24-25 November: Mimosa Rocks N.P. S / M Fishing Gap, then up a spur to Mt Domain. Return Drive down on Friday night to a car camp close to to cars the usual way. All on track except for the the superb Aragannu swimming beach. Scramble spur. Leader: Brian Surin 6231 3950. Map: and climb along the sea cliffs and rocky inlets of Tidbinbilla 1:25 000. Transport: ~$6 + Tidbin- the park and check out the Aboriginal middens. billa entry fee. Good time for whales to be passing. Leader: 1-2 December: Budawangs M / R Doug Wright 6281 4148. Map: Murrah. Trans- Landslide Creek, Pigeon House Mountain. This port: ~$34.50. Camping fees: `$2 per night. will be a base camp at the magnificent pool at the 24-25 November: Kiandra M / M junction of Pigeon House Creek and the Clyde Bullock Hill - Gooandra Hut - Witses Hut - River with side trips up the Clyde and Landslide Haines Hut - Bullock Hill. A circuit walk around Creek. I hope to finish the exploration of Land- Tantangara Plain to visit 3 huts. Visit recently re- slide Creek we started last Summer, visit Pigeon stored Gooandra Hut before crossing Monaro House and return to the river via Dithol Ridge. Range and Tantangra Creek to camp at Witses Maps: Corang 1:25000, CMW Budawangs. Hut. Sunday, follow Zinc Ridge to Haines Hut, Leader: George Carter 6251 2130(h). Transport: recross Tantangara Creek and return to cars. Three ~$28. creeks to ford. Mostly on track or brumby trail. 1-2 December: Burrowa - Pine Mountain N.P. Leader: Lauraine Reynolds 6231 6591(h), M / M 6234 1454(w). Map: Tantangara: 1:25 000. Australia’s biggest monolith 1.5 times the size of Transport:~$30. Uluru (claim made by locals not me) and just over Tuesday 27 November - Committee Meeting the border in Victoria. See preview in this IT. and It closing Maps: Pine Mountain, Guys Forest 1:25 000. 8pm at the home of Dick Johnston Leader: Roger Edwards 6288 7863(h), 8 Day Place, Flynn 6215 2604(w),Transport: $40.00. Limit of 8. Wednesday 28 November: Twilight Training 1-2 December: South Coast Protected Waters Paddle Paddle Launch at 6.00pm from the AIS ramp in Orana Paddle on two day trips, Saturday on Burrill Lake, Bay Yarralumla for a vigorous two hour paddle on Sunday on Beagle Bay and Durras Lake, staying Lake Burley Griffin. Map: Canberra UBD. overnight in village at South Durras. Will involve Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403(h). Suitable paddling mainly in protected waters. Some prior for beginners. No need to book, but beginners paddling experience desirable. Leader: Terence should ring the leader beforehand to discuss what Uren 6282 2403(h). Maps: Milton, Tabourie, to bring. Kioloa, Durras 1:25000. Costs: TBA

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT November 2001 page 8 Wednesday 5 December: Twilight Training Tuesday 11 December- IT Collation Paddle Launch at 6.00pm from the AIS ramp in Orana 8pm at the home of Doug Wright Bay Yarralumla for a vigorous two hour paddle on 18 Beedham Place, Lyons Lake Burley Griffin. Map: Canberra UBD. BYO everything BBQ at 6pm Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403(h). Suitable for beginners. No need to book, but beginners Wednesday 12 December: Wednesday Walk should ring the leader beforehand to discuss what The regular mid-week walk series continues, close to bring. to Canberra with a destination to be decided. Sunday 9 December: Booroomba Rocks - Contact the leader before or at the It collation. rockclimbing Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). Easy to intermediate climbs for those with some Thursday 13 December: Thursday evening experience. Climbing shoes essential. Leader: walk series - S / E John I’Ons 6231 6326. Transport: ~$10. Black Mtn / Aranda Bushland and the Cork Sunday 9 December: Ettrema/Endrick M / M Plantation. Meet at 7.00pm at the “carpark” at the Quiera Clearing - Churinga Head; Endrick R. intersection of Rani Road and Caswell Drive, Two short walks to introduce new club members about 200m north of Glenloch Interchange (A1 of to this area. Churinga Head has spectacular views Map 50 of Gregory’s). No need to book. Leader: into Ettrema Gorge. Later, follow the Endrick Stan Marks 6254 9568(h); 6274 7350. Email: River for a view over the Falls, with a possible [email protected] Transport: nominal. swim. Leader: Alan Davey 02 4845 9127(h). Map: n/a Map: Nerriga 1:25 000. Transport: ~$26. Saturday 15 December: Murrumbidgee River. 8-9 December: Kanangra-Boyd N.P. S / M-R - M / E-M Kowmung R - Box Creek Falls. Drive to Kanan- Kambah Pool to Casuarina Sands. Follow one gra early Sat morning for an easy 300m descent to of the longest sections of the Murrumbidgee Track the Upper Kowmung. Optional visit, including for about 15 kms. In parts the track has been hard swims, to Chardon Canyon, or laze around and to find but Michael Maconachie assures me his swim at the campsite. Two kms of scrub up Box staff are working on it. Gaiters or long trousers are Ck to the magnificent granite Box Ck Falls with recommended as parts of the route are likely to more superb swimming holes. A suitable first feature seeding spear grass. There should be time weekend walk for those who enjoy M/R day walks for swimming. A car shuffle will be necessary. with a bit of rock scrambling. Maps: Shooters Map: ACT 1:100 000 Leader: Vance Brown Hill, Kanangra 1:25 000. Leader: Meg McKone 6251 3997(h). Transport: ~$6. 6254 5902(h). Transport: ~$38. N.P. limit of 8. Saturday 15 December: Stockyard Spur L / E 8-9 December: Nattai River S / E or M / M Corin Dam to Mt Gingera. One of the great leg This is typical Blue Mountains terrain. Descend stretches along Stockyard Spur. A long day walk the bushranger Starlight’s trail to the campsite on with a lot of up and down hill. Awesome views Macarthurs Flat, beside the river. There will be an from the top of the Brindabellas. Leader: Steve optional short afternoon trip into the lower part of Galliford 6286 5744(h). Map: Corin Dam Rocky Waterholes Creek. Leader: Jenny Hors- 1:25 000. Transport: ~$8 field 6231 4535. Map: Hilltop 1:25 000. 15-16 December: Shoalhaven River M / M Transport: ~$25. Badgerys Spur to the Shoalhaven and then to (7)8-9 December: Merrika River and Beach camp at Canoe Flat. Explore Billy Bulloos canyon S / M Sunday with swimming and an early return via Drive down on Friday night to camp close to Badgerys, in time for the Christmas Party. Highway before driving towards Nadgee Nature Leader: John Kelly 6241 3814(h); 6206 4659(w). Reserve on Saturday morning; park cars at Ranger Map: Caoura 1:25 000. Transport: ~$26. station before walking three kms down an open Sunday 16 December track to Merrika River for a base camp by the Christmas Party. beach which is outside the Reserve. A great inlet for swimming; a small beach and rocky platforms. From 6 pm at the home of Alison Milton Some thick scrub when going north to Wonboyn 20 O'Sullivan Street, Higgins Beach. Leaders: Doug Wright 6281 4148; Mark Hopkins 6282 8481. Map: Narrabarba 1:25 000. See details in this it Transport: ~$52.50.

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT November 2001 page 9 Wednesday 19 December: Twilight Training Friday 28 December - Tuesday 1 January: Paddle Ettrema Gorge M / R Launch at 6.00pm from the AIS ramp in Orana A flexible and fairly relaxed trip - current thinking Bay Yarralumla for a vigorous two hour paddle on is to enter via Barrons Crown. Two nights at the Lake Burley Griffin. Map: Canberra UBD. first campsite with a side trip exploring Cinch and Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403(h). Suitable Dynamite Creeks, Pucketts Pass and maybe Possi- for beginners. No need to book, but beginners bility Point. Move to a second campsite for two should ring the leader beforehand to discuss what nights, explore Jones Creek, Sentry Box Canyon to bring. and exit via Myall Creek. There are many other options and those interested will be kept informed. Saturday 22 December: Tidbinbilla Range Leaders: Eric and Pat Pickering 6286 2128; email: M / E [email protected]. Maps: Touga and Nerriga Escape from the Canberra Xmas shopping frenzy! 1:25 000. Bookings by Thurs 20 Dec. Limit of 8. A walk along the Tidbinbilla Range taking in the Transport: ~$25-30. views from the Camels Hump, Pierces Trig, Black Spring Mountain and the Black Hill. Short car Friday 28 - Sunday 30 December: Thredbo shuffle needed. Leader: Roger Edwards weekend 6288 7863(h); 6215 2614(w). Maps: Cotter Dam Leave Canberra Friday morning and do the Dead and Tidbinbilla 1:25 000. Transport: ~$8 plus Horse Gap walk at Thredbo in the afternoon. park entry. Other walks are planned for the Saturday and Sun- day eg Cascades walk. Possibility of extending Saturday 22 December: Nth Annual Gingera another day. Arrangements not firm yet but I will Wildflowers Walk M / M book lodge accommodation. Leader: Stan Marks Escape the Christmas Shopping rush! Walk from 6254 9568(h); 6274 7350(w). Email: Ginini to the summit of Gingera via Little Ginini [email protected] Map:TBA. Transport: for good views of the ACT and Kosciuszko Na- ~$45 including park entry. tional Park. There should be early summer wildflowers in abundance. Maps: ACT 1:100 000 Saturday 5 January: Namadgi N.P. M / R or Corin Dam 1:25 000. Leader: Allan Mikkel- Nursery Hill via Rocky Ridge. Walk starts sen 6278 3164. Transport: ~$12. Limit of 12. where Boboyan Road crosses Rendezvous Creek, proceeding up a rocky spur. Some rock scram- Merry Christmas to all walkers! bling/hopping. Return via Nursery Creek. Short car shuffle. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25 000. Leader: Brian Surin 6231 3950. Transport: ~$8. Tuesday 8 January- IT Collation Thursday 27 December - Monday 30 Decem- Venue TBA ber: Kangaroo River Canoe Trip Wednesday 9 January: Wednesday Walk Start from Upper Kangaroo River then paddle and The regular mid-week walk series continues, close float down to Tallowa Dam. This trip passes to Canberra with a destination to be decided. through beautiful country with some easy white Contact the leader before or at the It collation. water sections in the upper reaches. Depending on Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). progress and inclination we will include some exploration around Tallowa Dam and up the Sunday 13 January: Wadbilliga N.P. M / M Shoalhaven Gorge. Reservation of canoes needs Tuross Falls. Walk on track to a vantage point to be made ASAP. Some canoeing experience above Tuross Falls before descending through desirable. Leader: Megan Shirlow 6248 5857(h). bush to the top of the falls. Walk upstream to a Map: TBA. Cost: ~$160 includes transport, ca- superb secluded pool, with an optional side trip to noe, drums, buoyancy vest.Limit of 12. a vantage point looking down the gorge. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164. Map: Belowra Thursday 27 December - Tuesday 1 January: 1:25 000. Transport: ~$22. Wadbilliga N.P. M / M-R Tuross River. A flexible Christmas/New Year 12-13 January: Brogo Dam near Bega trip with many options: walk up or down the Tu- Easy, pleasant 10 km paddle up to the headwaters ross from the Woila Ck junction; climb Jillicambra of pretty Brogo Dam, make camp and walk up- Mountain or laze beside the beautiful Tuross pools stream through the cool pools, with a swim on the and cascades. Map: Belowra 1:25 000. Leader: way. Very good local canoe hire. Suit beginners. Meg McKone 6254 5902(h). Bookings by Thurs Map: Brogo 1:25 000. Leaders: Sandy Berry & 20 Dec. Limit of 8. Transport: ~$26. Ian Smith, 6282 1226(h). Transport: TBA.

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT November 2001 page 10 Friday 11-13 January: Ettrema Classic 26-28 January: Kosciuszko Gourmet Week- L / R / W end L / E or M / M We leave Canberra early on Friday morning and Leave Canberra after lunch on Saturday and do the make our way from Tullyangela Clearing down shortish Waterfalls walk at Sawpit Ck , then on to Tullyangela Creek to camp at the junction with our accommodation at Southern Alps Ski Lodge, Ettrema. On Saturday we head up Ettrema to My- Charlottes Pass. On Sunday I will lead the Blue all Creek and the following day scramble up Lake - Kosciuszko circuit, and someone else will Myall. There will be lots of rockhopping and lead another harder walk. On Monday we will do probably some compulsory swims as well as de- the Porcupine Track at Perisher before heading lightful pools to cool off in. The first day is a home. Two “everyone bring something” gourmet particularly long and energetic one and the exit up meals in the evenings. Leader: Stan Marks Myall Ck involves steep, exposed scrambling on 6254 9568(h); 6274 7350(w). Email: rock. Leader: John I’Ons 6231 6326(h). Map: [email protected]. Map: TBA. Trans- Touga 1:25 000. Transport: ~$26. Limit of 8. port: ~$45 including park entry. Accommodation: $33. Wednesday 16 January- Barbecue Long weekend 26-28 January: Canyoning Sunday 20 January: Lake Googong Kayak Course -M / R / W Trip Third practical. The club has 2 sets of gear, if you Day trip on Googong starting early while the water don’t have your own. Prussic loops will be needed. is still. Bring lunch. Suit beginners. Option of Leader: Dave Drohan 6249 8702(h), hiring canoes in Canberra. Easy drive from Can- 6266 4465(w). Limit of 4 or 8 (depending on ex- berra. Leader: Julie Cronin 6281 0002(h). Map: pertise of group) Transport: ~ $40 ACT Govt ‘Lake Googong’. Costs TBA Sunday 10 February: Namadgi N.P. M / R Sunday 20 January: Budawang N.P. M / M Mount Yarara. A short but sharp climb (600 Sugarloaf Creek. From the bottom of Clyde metres) from the Naas river to the top of Mt Mountain we will explore the upper reaches of Yarara. I have never been here but hope to get Sugarloaf creek. Expect lovely rainforest, cas- good views as the map indicates a lack of vegeta- cades, ferns and perhaps leeches! Volleys tion on the top. Leader: Roger Edwards recommended as we will be wading and rockhop- 6288 7863(h). Map: Michelago 1:25 000. ping in the creek. No compulsory swims but there Transport: ~$10. Limit of 8. will be opportunities to have a dip. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164. Map: Monga 1:25 000. 9-10 February: Lake Talbingo Paddle Transport: ~$18. Details next it. Leader: Mike Bremers 6292 3408(h). Cost TBA. Map: CMA 1:50 000 26-28 January: Bimberamala River M / R / W ‘Southern Lakes’. Back to the Bimberamala. About 6 km pack walking to a base camp at the river, then several 9-10 February: Canyoning Trip M / R / W trips to all those side creeks with their waterfalls, This weekend is not part of the formal course, but rock pools and rain forest vegetation. Map: is intended to build on the skills learnt. Location: Brooman 1:25 000. Leader: Gösta Lyngå, Blue Mountains canyons. Leader: Dave Drohan 6288 7009(h). Transport: ~$25. 6249 8702(h); 6266 4465(w). Transport: ~ $40. Limit of 4 or 8 (for experienced canyoners). 26-28 January: Kosciuszko N.P. M / M Mt Jagungal. Saturday: walk in from Round Mtn 16-17 February: Walk and Canoe the Shoal- along a fire trail through spectacular mountain haven in one trip! M / M / W plains and snow gum woodlands, via Tollong This popular walk from last three years is repeated Range, Derschkos Hut and camp by Tumut River, assuming that the Shoalhaven can be crossed below Mt Jagungal. Sunday: ascend Jagungal and without trouble. More details next it. Please book explore surrounds. Refreshing dip in the Tumut by Feb 1st as arrangements have to be made. ponds. Monday: return along Tumut R., via Minimum number 8 (4 each way). Maximum Round Mtn Hut to Round Mtn carpark. Leader: number 16 (8 each way). Suitable for beginners. John Kelly 6241 3814(h); 6206 4659(w). Map: Maps: Caoura 1:25000, Burrier 1:25000 Lead- Kosciuszko 1:100 000. Transport: ~$35. Limit ers: Gösta Lyngå, 6288 7009(h); Steven Shaw, of 8. 6258 7541(h); book with Gösta. Transport : about $29 + canoe hire $26 per person. July 2002: Vietnam May 2002: Central Highlands of Qld M / R About 2-3 weeks north-south or vice versa. Public This trip is full and arrangements are underway. transport + legs (very flexible). Contact Alan Leader: Meg McKone. Transport: $hundreds + Davey 4845 9127 for details by 31 January. Qld NP fees.

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT November 2001 page 11 CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB COMMITTEE Position Name Home Work E-mail PRESIDENT Jenny Horsfield 6231 4535 - [email protected] GENERAL SECRETARY Mark Hopkins 6282 8481 - [email protected] TREASURER/VICE PRES. Michael Sutton 6295 7107 - [email protected] WALKS SECRETARY Meg McKone 6254 5902 - [email protected] EDITOR Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 - [email protected] MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Roger Edwards 6288 7863 6215 2604 - TRAINING & SAFETY OFFICER Dave Drohan 6266 4465 [email protected] CONSERVATION OFFICER Dick Johnston 6258 3761 - PUBLISHER Ailsa Brown 6297 8130 - - ASSISTANT WALKS SECRETARY Stan Marks 6254 9568 6274 7350 [email protected] SOCIAL SECRETARY Rosanne Walker 6242 9106 6247 9024 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES: Ring ROGER EDWARDS on 6288 7863 (h)

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