HOBART WALKING CLUB INC. Circular 782 June 2013

______Club General Meeting Friday 7 June at Philip Smith Centre 7.30 pm Entertainment: Margaret Williams visited Yunnan, China in 2011

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Club Aims The Club encourages walking, skiing and similar outdoor activities, and promotes interest in the preservation of flora, fauna and natural scenery. Joining the Club Persons aged 16 years and over can apply for prospective membership. To become a full member, three qualifying walks and an Essential Skills Day have to be completed within 12 months of joining. For further details visit the Club website or contact the Membership Officer, Geoff O’Hara (03 6272 1225). Risk The Club is a group of people who enjoy bushwalks and similar activities, with trips organised on a voluntary basis by and for Club members. Every trip coordinator is an unpaid volunteer who organises the walk for fellow Club members. They are not paid professionals with commensurate training and responsibility. Thus each trip member is responsible for their own safety, suitability of equipment and personal skills. Members and visitors take part in Club organised activities at their own risk. The Club does not offer qualified first aid. Club activities involve inherent risks and dangers. The published Walk Previews grade the level of difficulty and distance, and may indicate some risks. However, unanticipated and unavoidable hazards can occur which result in serious injury or property loss/damage. For example, weather can be unpredictable and change quickly, tracks become treacherous and accidents can happen. Liability Members acknowledge and agree that in applying to become a member (of whatever grade) or renewing that membership of the Club that the nature of the activities carried out by the Club and by participating voluntarily, freely and at their own risk, are such that it would be unreasonable for the Club or any of its members acting on its behalf to be in any way responsible for any injury, or death, to members or to damage to their property and members hereby, to the full extent permitted by law, waive all of their legal rights of action against and fully release the Club for loss, damage or injury or death or loss or damage to property howsoever arising out of or in relation to member’s participation in the activities conducted by the Club including without limitation, liability for any negligent or tortuous Act or omission or breach of statutory duty on the part of the Club, its office bearers or agents. Insurance and Legal Matters The Club insurance covers public liability, excluding member-to-member events, during Club activities. Members' vehicles are not covered. For further information write to the Secretary on constitutional or legal matters and the Treasurer on insurance matters.

Editorial Circular Editor: Doug McLean Walks Data Officer Vicki Martin Front Cover: Rice and tobacco Yunnan Province China

JUNE 2013 3 Calendar and Forward Walks - Full details Walks p.12 Cycling p.28 Date Day Class Activity Coordinator 1 Jun Sat SE Boronia Beach / Alum Cliffs * V Jeanette Brown 1 Jun Sat MM Craigow Circuit * V John Cannon 2 Jun Sun MM Cape Queen Elizabeth Pam Powell 3 Jun Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 3-10 Jun EXT MM Rupert Manners 3-10 Jun EXT MM Overland Track Alison Street 4 Jun Tue SM Mt Misery Cathy Hutton 4 Jun Tue CYC Runnymede Bruce Wilkinson 5 Jun Wed MM Mt Wellington Margaret Proudlock 6 Jun Thu SE Mt Nelson Walter Bartlett 6 Jun Thu MR The Needles / Tim Shea Geoff Morffew 6 Jun Thu CYC Lauderdale-5 Mile Beach Brian Haas 6 Jun Thu CYC Richmond John Hawker 6 Jun Thu July Walks Preview Closing 7 Jun Fri SCNQ Taroona Foreshore Tom Walker 7 Jun Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: China Margaret Williams 8 Jun Sat MM Springs/ Red Paint Track/ Dead Island Roger Hurd 8-10 Jun EXT MM Rocky Cape National Park Terry Vince 8-10 Jun EXT MM Mt Fortescue/Cape Pillar Andreas Hack 9 Jun Sun MM Mt Wellington Summit from Cascade Gdns Chris Rathbone 9 Jun Sun SE Bellerive / Howrah Angela Devine 10 Jun Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana 11 Jun Tue MM British Walk - Rob Hill 11 Jun Tue CYC Richmond Bruce Wilkinson 11 Jun Tue July Circular Closing 12 Jun Wed SE Waterworks Duncan Hamilton 12 Jun Wed MM Geilston Bay Radial Barry Ford 13 Jun Thu CYC SE ride – Lachlan Stella Bucher 13 Jun Thu CYC Blackmans Bay circuit Brian Haas 13 Jun Thu LM Mt Wellington Lee Lennard 14 Jun Fri SCNQ Bellerive Sorell Railway Bob Wyatt 15 Jun Sat SM Cobbs Hill Rob Hill 15 Jun Sat LM Bay to Mount to River Phil Watson 15 Jun Sat DWNQ Dog Walk - Margate Gillian Fitzgerald 16 Jun Sun MM Mt Patrick / Charles from Lachlan Patricia Colles 17 Jun Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Dianne Martin 18 Jun Tue SE Burnetts Hill/Mickeys Beach Walter Bartlett 18 Jun Tue CYC New Norfolk Bruce Wilkinson 18 Jun Tue MM Arm End Norm Davie 19 Jun Wed SE Single Hill Bernd Janisch 20 Jun Thu MM Mt Marian John Kerrison 4 JUNE 2013 20 Jun Thu CYC SE ride – /Cradoc Chris Schokman 20 Jun Thu CYC Mangalore – Elderslie Brian Haas 21 Jun Fri SCNQ Winter Soltice At Montrose Phyl Wyatt 22 Jun Sat MM Devils Throne Rob McGregor 22 Jun Sat SM Meehan Range Heinz-Jurgen Vojacek 22-23 Jun Winter Soltice – Dobson Hut Midj Jones 23 Jun Sun MM Crescent Bay / Mt Brown Lee Douglas 24 Jun Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Angela Devine 25 Jun Tue MM Fern Tree - Junction Cabin Charles Rankin 25 Jun Tue CYC Huonville Bruce Wilkinson 25 Jun Tue Circular Production John Francis 25 Jun Tue Executive Meeting at 5.00 pm 63 Melville St 26 Jun Wed SE O’Gradys Falls Judith Holmes 26 Jun Wed MM British Walk From Fern Tree Gillian Fitzgerald 27 Jun Thu MM Tatnells Hill / Clemes Peak Malcolm Sherlock 27 Jun Thu CYC SE ride – Dodges Ferry Carole Nodder 27 Jun Thu CYC Richmond – Pontville Brian Haas 28 Jun Fri SCNQ Linear Track Hans Svennsen 29 Jun Sat MM From Risdon Vale John Cannon 29 Jun Sat MM Mt Lord ( Pontos Hills) Jim Anderson 30 Jun Sun MM Grass Tree Hill & Gunners Quoin David Chung 1 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 2 Jul Tue MM Grasstree Hill Josephine Petrov 2 Jul Tue CYC Risdon Brook Dam Bruce Wilkinson 3 Jul Wed SE Tangara Trail Carole Nodder 3 Jul Wed MM Craigow Circuit John Cannon 4 Jul Thu MM Here ‘N’ There on Mt Nelson Walter Bartlett 4 Jul Thu CYC SE ride – Lauderdale/7Mile Beach Malcolm Barron 4 Jul Thu CYC Cygnet via Balfes Hill Brian Haas 4 Jul Thu August Walks Preview Closing 5 Jul Fri SCNQ Kingston Wetlands Carmen Walker 5 Jul Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: Patagonia 6 Jul Sat SE Mt Wellington Duncan Hamilton 6 Jul Sat MR Meehan Range from Risdon Vale Chris Rathbone 7 Jul Sun MM Cape Raoul Pam Powell 8 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana 9 Jul Tue August Circular Closing 9 Jul Tue MM Orford Cathy Hutton 9 Jul Tue CYC Montrose Bruce Wilkinson 10 Jul Wed SM ‘Daisy Banks’, Richmond Rob Hill 10 Jul Wed MM Mt Wellington Philip Le Grove 11 Jul Thu MM Mt Wellington Alan Wilson 11 Jul Thu CYC Rose Bay - Rokeby Brian Haas 11 Jul Thu CYC SE ride – Judbury Stella Bucher JUNE 2013 5 12 Jul Fri SCNQ Risdon Brook Dam Rinda Burgess 13 Jul Sat SE Mt Nelson Dawn Albert 13 Jul Sat LM Goat Hill, Tom Thumb And Knights Creek From Montrose Tracy Sparks 14 Jul Sun MM Platform Peak From Braslins Road Chris Rathbone 15 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Dianne Martin 16 Jul Tue MM Nierinna To Kaoota Warwick Risby 16 Jul Tue CYC Risdon Bruce Wilkinson 17 Jul Wed SE Mt Nelson Charles Rankin 17 Jul Wed MM Mays Beach Pieter Buining 18 Jul Thu MM Mt Wellington Old Hut Sites Jim Baptist 18 Jul Thu CYC Barilla Pk Cambridge - Lauderdale Brian Haas 18 Jul Thu CYC SE ride – Broadmarsh Jon Grey 19 Jul Fri SCNQ Bellerive Fort Bob Wyatt 20 Jul Sat SE Mt Wellington Warwick Risby 20 Jul Sat MM Collins Bonnet & Cap Helen Daly 21 Jul Sun LM Hellfire Bluff Catharine Errey 22 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Ruth Raward 23 Jul Tue MM South Arm Area Gloria Barnes 23 Jul Tue Circular Production Rob & Toni Hill 23 Jul Tue CYC Cambridge Park Bruce Wilkinson 24 Jul Wed SE Dogs & Chocolate ( Berriedale / Claremont) David Leaman 24 Jul Wed SM Mt Direction Kay Mallinson 25 Jul Thu MM Tba Felicity Ambroz 25 Jul Thu CYC Kettering - Nth Bruny Brian Haas 25 Jul Thu CYC SE ride – Lindisfarne/Wentworth Bob Wyatt 26 Jul Fri SCNQ Mt Nelson Jon Grey 27 Jul Sat SE Woodbridge Brian Garland 27 Jul Sat LR Eliza Plateau Carolynne Smith 28 Jul Sun MM Cape Hauy Kathleen McLaren 29 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Angela Devine 30 Jul Tue MM Mt Nelson Area Charles Rankin 30 Jul Tue CYC Eaglehawk Neck Bruce Wilkinson 30 Jul Tue Executive Meeting at 5.00 pm 63 Melville St 31 Jul Wed SE Darwin's Walk Wendy Pearson 31 Jul Wed MM Taroona To Boronia Beach Mary Jolly 1 Aug Thu MM Trestle Mountain Ruth Raward 2 Aug Fri SCNQ Austins Ferry Maria Bucher 3 Aug Sat SM Gunners Quoin Josephine Petrov 3 Aug Sat MM Bluff River Gorge Brian Garland 4 Aug Sun MM/CYC Tangara Trail Ride & Calverts Beach Walk Phil Watson 5 Aug Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 8 Aug Thu General Meeting & Entertainment: Canada Andrew Davey 17 Aug Sat Mid Year Lunch Gill Fitzgerald 6 JUNE 2013 22-25 Aug EXT MM Meander Base Camp Rupert Manners 6 Sep Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: 7-8 Sep WE MR South East Cape Rupert Manners 19-22 Sep EXT MM North East Base Camp Rupert Manners 10-13 Oct EXT MM The Tasman Coastal Trail Rupert Manners 19 – 26 Oct EXT CYC Camp based at Port Sorell Brian Haas 4 Oct Fri Annual General Meeting & Entertainment: Rupert Manners 1 Nov Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: Matsuyker Island 6 Dec Fri General Meeting & Entertainment:

President’s Report At our last meeting we discussed the following Subscriptions 2013/2014 It was agreed to keep the subscriptions the same for the next financial year but we wanted members to be aware that with costs for the printing and postage of the circular continue to increase each year, the subscription for members who want a paper copy of the circular will probably increase the following year.

HWC Office From time to time the HWC Office located in the Conservation Volunteers Australia premises is closed temporarily while CVA staff are on business outside the office. CVA are happy for members to push any mail for the HWC under the door and they will place it in the our mail tray.

Lake Dobson Hut At the end of the year when the trial period for the new hut booking system is finished we will have a review of what has worked and what hasn’t. Storm Foulkes will be in charge of this process. So please write to Storm with your comments. Email : [email protected] . Simon Benham has put his comments in this Circular and they will be reviewed by Storm at the appropriate time.

Kent Lillico Kent has completed the Peakbaggers list. He joins Dave Harris (HWC), Paul Geeves(HWC) and Phil Dawson (NWWC) as being the only people to have done so. The list is 466 peaks all over and includes some mountains in very remote places. Well done Kent , It is a remarkable achievement.

Bumper Stickers Malcolm Sherlock has bumper stickers available free to members – contact him if you would like to have one on your car.

Mid year Lunch is on 17th August.

So far this year we have had 82 new members. JUNE 2013 7

Multi Day Recreational Track TRC Tourism is conducting a survey on behalf of the Wellington Park Management Trust to assist in planning for a multi use trail between Wellington Park and the Snowy Ranges in Tasmania and they have asked our members for their views on this proposal. It would be much appreciated if you could fill in this survey. The questionnaire should take around 10 minutes to complete. All respondents may enter a lottery for a Kathmandu Outdoor Adventure Store shopping voucher valued at $200.

The survey is anonymous and responses will be reported in aggregate. The survey will close at 5.00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on the 31 May 2013.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries. Please click the link to access the survey questionnaire. http://surveys.questionpro.com/a/t/ACimOZPdO5

Rupert Manners, President

Secretary’s Salsa The state of many of the iconic walking tracks in Tasmania is disgraceful. The over South Cape Range is a sea of mud. The track has become braided because walkers who are unwilling or unable to wade through the mire create new tracks off to the side. Thus the environment around the tracks is degraded. There are many other tracks in a similar state. Toilets are overflowing on the Western Arthurs. The Government should fix the tracks, but the hasn’t got any money to spare. However, the Commonwealth Government does have the ability to spend more money on the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area and it has a duty to do so. It has a responsibility under the World Heritage Convention to ensure that, as far as possible, appropriate financial measures are taken to protect the world heritage areas in Australia. It is failing in this duty. Government spending on maintaining and improving the walking tracks would be good for employment. Unemployment in Tasmania is the highest in Australia. Spending on tracks would be a good investment – encouraging tourists to visit Tasmania. I urge you to write letters asking the Government to fulfil its responsibilities towards the World Heritage Area; to stimulate employment in Tasmania; and to look after our iconic walking tracks. Write to The Hon Julia Gillard MP Prime Minister Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 It is an election year and you have more chance of getting some attention now than at any time in the next three years. Happy Trails to you! John Street, Secretary 8 JUNE 2013 Membership News New Members The Executive wishes to congratulate the following members who were elected to full HWC Membership on 23 April 2013: Karen Spinks, Caroline Wong, Lois Newham, and James McAlpine Welcome to Prospective Members On behalf of all Club members I welcome the following Prospective Members to the Club: Samantha Elrick, Juanita Westbury, Maraika Smit, Rosina Beaumont, Richard Maclachlan, Donna Maclachlan, Scott Chandler, Joshua Jones, Craig Jones, Ahmet Bektas, and Bettina Cruise Membership Renewal Enclosed with this Circular is your Membership Renewal Form for FY2013-14; your early renewal of membership would be appreciated. Please note the options for return of the form and payment included on the form.

Vale Nancy Weaver The Club respectfully noted the recent passing of Nancy Weaver (nee Shaw) at the age of 103. Nancy was Secretary/Treasurer of Club for best part of a decade after Jack Thwaites relinquished those roles. Nancy helped to pioneer the route to in January 1946 and was the first woman to visit that part of the . Her trip is well documented in the Tasmanian Tramp No.7 with a description of their camp being burnt out and a long trip back over Mt Picton. Lake Shaw, south east of The Dial in the Eastern Arthur Range, is named in her honour. She wrote several articles for the Tasmanian Tramp and prepared the first news-sheet that later became the Club Circular. She then went to Queensland and put an ad in the Courier Mail which resulted in the formation of the Brisbane Bushwalking Club. Condolences to her daughter Helen and family. (John Cannon)

Vale Don Closs Don loved to introduce new members to the thrill(?) of scrambling through some Horizontal (Anodepetalum biglandulosum) in Mt Field National Park. He could rattle off the species name quickly and I am sure it was the only botanical name he could remember. He was a past President of the club and participated in many club projects including Search and Rescue, Tracks, Federation of Tasmanian Bushwalking Clubs as well as being Duplicator Custodian for 14 years without once being late for Circular production. Don with his wife Jeanette once hired a DC3 for a weekend trip to King Island! A trip to Cape Hauy encouraged Don to get the ABC Big Country team out there to film a climb of the Candlestick. I have had the pleasure of travelling with Don and Jeanette on many trips around Tasmania and the mainland, they were great times. His passing is a sad loss to his family and to the Club. (Bob Wyatt)

Geoff O'Hara, Membership Officer

JUNE 2013 9 Search, Rescue and Training Before becoming a full member of the HWC, all prospective members have 12 months from joining the Club to complete three (3) qualifying walks and participate in an essential skills day to get to know the Club. Essential Skills Training Days for the second part of 2013 will be scheduled for dates to be set in September, October and November. Coordinators to be announced

First Aid training in 2013 In 2012 the Club had 19 people attend First Aid training courses. The Executive agreed that each calendar year 10 people would be subsidised up to $100 each if they attended a recognised course run by either St Johns or the Red Cross. If you would like to attend a course in 2013 please contact me and I will organise a date. Although the new course structure has been reduced from two days to one – the same material is still being covered but with less time to practice CPR and bandaging techniques. This is an excellent start to the aim of the Club to get more members trained who can assist in the case of an incident during one of our activities.

Dawn Hendrick – Assistant Secretary

TALKING POINT With regard to the proposition that private bookings be allowed in the Lake Dobson Hut I would like to express the opinion that this concept is contrary to the tradition and spirit of the Hobart Walking Club. The hut was built by and is maintained by voluntary labour, provided by club members. It is not appropriate that private individuals should take advantage of this to use the hut as their private shack. My wife and I have spent many happy hours at the hut over our 18 year membership of the club, and enjoyed the spirit of camaraderie consequent upon the serendipitous meeting with other members of widely varying backgrounds and skills, who happen to be there at the same time. The tradition of bushwalking in Tasmania is that all are welcome on an equal footing at remote huts, and all pitch in together. There are other options for people who wish to have private accommodation e.g. the Government huts just before the car park at Lake Dobson. The excess of expenditure over income from hut fees is less than $1000 per year, representing just over $1 per club member per year. Raising the hut fees modestly could easily redress this. The hut is in an ecologically sensitive area and the composting toilet, and the grey water drainage will not stand heavy usage. The latter drains into the soil to the NE of the hut. If some increase in hut usage is desired, it would be better done by more publicity, and by organising events such as walks, and field trips to study botany, bird life, and geology etc. 10 JUNE 2013 By my reckoning the majority of the Ski and Hut Committee are opposed to the idea of private bookings, and have never recommended it. It would adversely affect the nature of the stay at the hut. Simon Benham.

SAREX 2013 This annual S&R training weekend is being held along the Overland Track on the weekend of 3-4th August. People on the Day Search call-out list should have received email details about the weekend but participation is open to all Club Members. Brief details about the weekend appear below. Please contact Malcolm Sherlock or one of the S&R contacts listed at the back of this Circular if you require more information. SAREX will be a state-wide exercise this year with involvement of police SAR from the north and north-west. Southern Tasmanian involvement in the exercise will again involve a trip to Lake St. Clair and deployment in the field from Cynthia Bay by boat or on foot. The helicopter is involved in the exercise but will be based at the northern end of the park. It is unlikely you will have exposure to it this year. The scenario this year is a treasure hunt. No missing person who never gets found. You will have to practice wide and varied SAR techniques to find clues and hopefully prizes. Exercise Objectives relevant to HWC are to: · Develop liaison links between Tasmania Police, other agencies and volunteer groups. · Practice and develop the practical Search and Rescue skills of Tasmania Police, SES and volunteer personnel. · Assess the capabilities of the SES portable radio network, the National Parks and the Police radio network and mobile phone service along the length of the – Overland Track · To test the capabilities of general volunteers in a hostile winter environment.

Circular Production Homes Volunteers are required to assist in preparation of circulars for mailing which is followed by a sociable cuppa with friends. Work starts at 7.30 pm and usually finishes about 9.00 pm. Please bring a small supper contribution. 25 Jun Tue John Francis, 49 Fisher Ave, Sandy Bay. 23 Jul Tue Rob & Toni Hill, 2/44 Jungira St, Howrah. 27 Aug Tue Mary Cuthbertson, 99 Newdegate St, West Hobart. Jim Anderson, Circular Coordinator

Social Notes The mid year / end of winter Lunch will be on Saturday 17th. August 2013. It will be at the Buckingham Bowls Club again with ever popular Tornies Catering, so it promises to be a good event. More details in July and August Circulars. So, mark that date on your calendar NOW

JUNE 2013 11 Ski and Hut Notes Winter should not be to far away and when the snow arrives the HWC has a commitment to help run the ski tows at Mt Field. The dates for the weekend TOW Duties are - July 13-14, August 17-18, September 21-22. The Southern Tasmanian Ski Association ( STSA ) now have a web site to inform Clubs of any information, events and activities that will be happening on Mount Field. http://mtmawson.info Fred Koolhof, Ski and Hut Secretary

For Sale As new ladies pack Deuter 24 SL for $ 110 used twice. Phone Jo Petrov on 6234 5215.

Scarpa Ladies suede and synthetic boots size 39 in excellent condition. Purchased in February 2013 (not end of season stock).Worn twice, unfortunately too big for me. Sell $100. Please phone Lee Douglas on 6225 5361 or email. [email protected]

Childs ( Chiropractic ) Backpack. Suit 8-10 year old. $50.00. Ladies Boots size 8, suit SE walker. $50.00 Phone Carmen Walker on 6229 6566.

New Tool for use with ‘The Tasmanian Tramp’. There is now another means for accessing information from The Tramp. The Contents pages of each of the 39 volumes have been combined sequentially into a single MS Word file together with the author and the Tramp number and page in table format. The Word commands 'sort' and 'search' and scrolling can be used for extracting details. eg find who wrote what and where (Tramp No. and page).

The file name is : ‘Tramp 1-39 Combined Table of Contents'. (1.12MB) This is not an index but it is similar on a broader scale and sometimes more useful. Compiled by and available from Allan Christian and David Seymour

The Tasmanian Tramp 2014 Well it is time once again to sharpen those pencils or stretch those fingers over the keyboard! The committee, once again is calling for articles, poems, drawings, photos etc. for the next Tasmanian Tramp due for launch September 2014. One very keen member has already sent in an item! Items may be emailed or posted to the secretary who will pass them on to me. Helen Daly, Editorial Convener, The Tasmanian Tramp

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WALKS PROGRAM

Emailing Preview If you are emailing Previews, please follow format shown in the sample Preview below. Following the format shown minimises the editing required at the data entry stage. Thank you. Please include the information as part of the email AND NOT as an attachment using no tabs. Send in Body Text (Normal)/Arial/9. 4803 21 Sep Tue Mt Wellington MM 13 km 370 m 5 hr Umberta Clagglesworth 62XX XXXX Mt Wellington Walks A circuit walk...... Email previews to [email protected] Important notes To be included in the Circular, all trips must be submitted by the due date. Unless stated otherwise, private transport is used. All maps are TASMAP 1:100 000, 1:25 000 Series or the Tasmanian Street Atlas. *A indicates additional walk *V indicates change of venue *D indicates change of date *L indicates change of coordinator Walks Classifications SCNQ Senior citizens, non-qualifying, (5 km or less) all ages welcome. Pace slow. NQ Non-qualifying (less than 8 km). Pace does not have to be slow, see review/coordinator for details. S Short (8-12 km). Pace see NQ. M Medium (13-20 km). Pace as per preview/coordinator. L Long (over 20 km). Pace as per preview/coordinator. EVERY 100 METRES CLIMBED COUNTS AS ONE EXTRA KILOMETRE. E Easy, on tracks and open paddocks. M Medium, may include some off-track walking. R Rough, off-track, could include scrub bashing, creek crossings, negotiation of rocks etc. All intending participants must satisfy themselves that the walk is likely to be within their abilities. Prospective Members and those bringing Visitors must contact relevant Walk Coordinators prior to each intended walk to gain a booking. Those who do not know the coordinator or are uncertain about any aspect of the walk should contact the coordinator before the day of the walk. JUNE 2013 13

Some Walker Responsibilities Before each trip, check the Walk Preview to see if it is within your capability. If you have any questions, contact the coordinator before the day of the walk. You must notify them at the time of booking, at least the day before the trip, of any medical conditions (such as allergies or asthma) which may affect your walking ability. Leave details of the trip and a Search and Rescue Contact (see inside back page of the Circular) with a friend or relative. If the trip is overdue, they should first contact them, not the Police. If you see other people who need help, offer assistance. Everyone should help to make the trip safer and more enjoyable for all.

Facebook walks Remember to check out our Facebook page for last minute walks which are not in this programme. If you need help to set up your Facebook page contact Gill Mosmann. [email protected]

Visitors A full Club Member may take one visitor on a Club trip with the prior agreement of the trip coordinator. A visitor may attend a maximum of three Club trips.

Transport Private cars are pooled for trips unless otherwise stated. Cost is shared by car, with a recommended maximum of 10c per passenger per km.

Program

1 Jun – Sat Boronia Beach / Alum Cliffs SE 9 km m 3.5-4 hr Jeanette Brown 6227 1828 Meet at the roundabout at Jindabyne Rd and Roslyn Ave,Kingston Beach ready to move off at 10.00 am. We will walk down to Boronia Beach,past the penguin homes, along the track to Kingston Beach for morning tea. We will then do the Alum Cliffs track to Taronga and return the same way. Slow/Medium pace.

1 Jun – Sat Craigow Circuit MM 17 km 600 m 5 hr John Cannon 6247 6464 Hobart/Derwent As there have been a couple of issues with the Coal River Sugarloaf venue, I have decided on a circuit closer to town. The walk will include some solid ups and downs with some unusual views and pleasant vegetation. The circuit in the Meehan Range will include Rocky Tom and Eagles Hill. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.30 am to meet the leader at the Mornington roundabout car park (northern side of Tasman Hwy) at 8.50 am. 14 JUNE 2013 2 Jun – Sun Cape Queen Elizabeth ME 14 km 150 m 5 hr Pam Powell 6223 5205 Murdunna/D'entrecasteaux in the spring - spring flowers, full lagoons, coastal views. We will meet at 8.00 am to drive to Kettering to catch the 9.30 am ferry. Cars will be pooled to save emissions and to cut ferry costs. The walk is moderate with some elevation gain walking over the headland on reaching the coast and after another walk up the beach, up to Cape Queen Elizabeth to see the views. Bring water and wet weather gear, just in case. Participants will share the ferry($30/car) as well as the petrol costs. Contact leader about meeting place for departure.

3 Jun – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 0407 320 766 Meet at Bellerive Ferry car park at 10.00 am for a toddle around boardwalk, foreshore and fort. All welcome, bring a picnic and appropriate clothing. Expect to finish around noon.

3-10 Jun – EXT Overland Track MM 80 + km m hr Rupert Manners 6292 1310 Cradle Mt / Lake St Clair NP e-mail [email protected] I plan to do the Overland from north to south this year. The first day we will drive to Cradle Valley and spend the night at Waldheim Chalet and then head off next morning with an intention of heading to Waterfall Valley with a side trip to Cradle Mountain. We will spend two nights at Pelion hut and I hope to do as many side trips as possible depending on the weather. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit . Book with the coordinator by 20th May.

3-10 Jun – EXT Overland Track MM 80 + km m hr Alison Street 6239 1690 Cradle Mtn / Lake St Clair NP e-mail [email protected] We are going to walk the Overland from south to north. Winter is now the only season in which you can walk the track in this direction. The first day we will drive to Lake St Clair. If there are 6 or more of us we will catch the ferry to Narcissus, otherwise we will walk around the lake. We will spend two nights at Pelion hut. I hope to do side trips, depending on the weather. At the end of the walk we will stay at Waldheim Chalets for a night, before driving home. I am planning to do a car swap with Rupert's trip. John and I will be carrying snow shoes and trekking poles, so we do not anticipate turning back in case of snow, instead we plan to plough on regardless whilst admiring a winter wonderland. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stove required. Numbers limit. Book with the coordinator by 20th May*. JUNE 2013 15 4 Jun – Tue Mt Misery MM 5-7 km 280 m 3.5 hr Cathy Hutton 6243 8044 Mt Misery located at Huon Retreat (so please bring $2 donation). A very beautiful rainforest walk all uphill until lunch! Please meet at the car park on Huon Highway and Summerleas Road at 9.30 am to share cars. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Pace medium.

5 Jun – Wed Mt Wellington MM 12 km 530 m 4-5 hr Margaret Proudlock 6234 6231 Mt Wellington Walks/Derwent A leg stretch on the lower slopes of the mountain. Exact route depends on whims of weather and coordinator. Meet at Cascade Gardens lower car park at 9.00 am. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring full foul weather gear. Pace medium.

6 Jun – Thu JULY WALKS PREVIEW CLOSING Walks previews must be in by this date. They can be posted to the Walks Data Officer, GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001, (post 3 days prior to due date) or email to [email protected], or left in the HWC mailbox at Conservation Volunteers Australia, 63 Melville St, Hobart, by 12 noon today.

6 Jun – Thu Mt Nelson SE 9 km 170 m 3.5 hr Walter Bartlett 6225 1755 6297 8444 Taroona/Street Atlas Meet at leader's home 322 Nelson Road, Mount Nelson (Bend 7) at 10.00 am. Walk will start at the meeting point, heading off down across Rifle Range Creek and then by various tracks to the Signal Station for lunch. After lunch we will return to the starting point by a mostly different route. Pace to suit the party. Bring water and foul weather gear. Recommended for prospectives who must book.

6 Jun – Thu The Needles / Tim Shea MM 12 km 700 m 5 hr Geoff Morffew 6247 6468 0427 232 174 Adamsfield/ Tiger/ Wedge/Tyenna The Needles tower over the Humboldt Divide on the Road, but we will first follow the button grass lead on the other side of the road to Tim Shea (also accessible by road from the Florentine Valley) for morning tea. Good views towards the South-West from both peaks. Join us at Fitzroy Gardens ready to leave by 7.30 am or Granton at 7.50am. Return driving distance 200 km. 16 JUNE 2013 7 Jun – Fri Taroona Foreshore SCNQ 3 km m 2-3 hr Tom Walker 6229 5853 0408 386 310 Meet at Nubeena Crescent above sports ground at 10.30 am for a gentle walk along Taroona foreshore. Lunch at Hinsby Beach. Remember it is winter – dress accordingly. Slow pace. Bring water.

7 Jun – Fri CLUB NIGHT/GENERAL MEETING The General Meeting will be held in the Philip Smith Theatre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe, starting at 7.30 pm. All agenda items should reach the Secretary by 7.15 pm on the day of the meeting. Entertainment: Margaret Williams visited China in 2011. She did not ‘do’ Beijing or the Hidden City or the Great Wall or even the Terracotta Warriors. So come along to hear what she did ‘do’ in remote areas of Yunnan and the agricultural practices there. 8 Jun – Sat The Springs/ Red Paint Track/ Dead Island MM 11 km 600 m 5.5 hr Roger Hurd 6229 6922 0448 296 922 Mt Wellington Walks Meet at Fitzroy Gardens for a 8.30 am departure, we will park at The Springs. Walk the Pinnacle and Organ Pipes Track to the Red Paint Track then the Organ Pipes and Summit before heading for Dead Island, Hutchinsons Fireplace and Ice House Track back to The Springs. Suitable for Prospective Members, please book before attending, carry full foul weather gear and water. Alternative venue if weather inclement.

8-10 Jun – EXT Rocky Cape MM Terry Vince 6249 3802 after 7 pm 0424 163 216 Chapman Day Walks Tasmania Numbers limit. Book by June 5th. Meet at the Granton car park 7.30 am or the Sisters Beach Boat Ramp at 12.30 pm. Bring along what ever you bring on a day walk x 3 for food, if you happen to forget something you will be able to buy it in Wynyard. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring full foul weather gear. Medium pace. Cabin based accommodation at Leisure Ville, Wynyard, 03 6442 2291 (Angela) http://www.leisureville.com.au/. Prices per cabin range from $148.00 to $98.00, for two occupants, an extra person in the cabin is around $19.00. They have an enclosed heated swimming pool which some might take advantage of at the end of the walk ~ could be nice therapy and ease a few aches and pains. It is expected that participants will make their own bookings, I am happy to pass the details of those who wish to share and for car pooling etc. The plan is to walk the last three walks in Chapman’s book - “Day Walks Tasmania”. Day 1; we will start with walk number ‘40’ ‘Broadview Hill Circuit’, 9.9 kilometres, easy medium, estimated time 3.5 hours, if 5 hours is allowed for the drive from Granton we should be at the starting point of this walk around 12.30 pm and the walk completed around 4 00 pm, still in daylight and plenty of time to check in to our accommodation and freshen up before our group meal [For those who wish] at the Wynyard RSL. JUNE 2013 17 Day 2, we will walk number ‘41’, ‘Rocky Cape Circuit’, 16.2 kilometres, medium hard, estimated time 5.5 hours, this evening we can dine out at either the Wharf Hotel or Buccaneers Fish Restaurant. Day 3, after checking out we will drive to Penguin and walk number ‘39’, Mount Dial & The Gnomon’, 12.6 kilometres, medium, estimated time 5 hours, if we get off to an early start we should have this walk completed by mid afternoon, leaving us ample time to return to Hobart by early in the evening.

8-10 Jun – EXT Mt Fortescue / Cape Pillar MM 18 km 700 m 5 hr Andreas Hack 6225 2130 (before 8pm week days please) 6238 2947 Tasman NP / Hippolyte / Tasman / e-mail [email protected] A favourite walk with spectacular cliffs and coastal scenery. Photographers and dreamers delight. Beautifully named places like Tornado Ridge, Purgatory Hill, Corruption Gully, Hurricane Heath, Perdition Ponds, Desolation Gully and … wait for it … The Oasis … included. Despite the names listed above this is a very nice walk. Pace cruisy, trip suitable for prospective members who must book. Andreas’ trip philosophy at www.ahack.org. Total car travel ~220 km. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens Sat 7.00 am or at Sorell Banjos Bakery 7.45 am. Return to Hobart Monday 3.00 pm latest.

9 Jun – Sun Mt Wellington Summit from Cascade Gardens MR 7 km 1000 m 4-5 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 0437 159 509 Mt Wellington Walks e-mail [email protected] For those who love uphills and not downhill. Numbers limit of 5 unless you want to make your own arrangements for returning or possibly come only part way. For the first 5 there will be car transport from the summit. Meet at the lower Cascade Gardens car park (off McRobies Rd) at 10.00 am. Up fire trails past Junction Cabin to Crocodile Rock. Then off track and finally the red paint track directly to the summit. Some steep bouldering. Pace medium. Bring water and wet weather gear.

9 Jun – Sun Bellerive / Howrah SE 8 km 10 m 4 hr Angela Devine 6223 5806 Please meet at the car park at the south end of Queen Street near the fish bar for a 10 am start. We will walk along Bellerive and Howrah Beaches and return by the same route. We will then walk around the waterfront to Bellerive Village and back via the streets. Pace slow/medium to suit walkers on the day. 18 JUNE 2013 10 Jun – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Helen Dalla-Fontana 6228 3718 0408 622 320 Meet at Risdon Brook Dam car park by 10.00 am. Bring morning tea and suitable clothing. Visitors welcome.

11 Jun – Tue British Walk - New Norfolk MM 12 km 140 m 6 hr Rob Hill 6247 6537 Street Directory An early winter walk around New Norfolk’s parks and streets with optional lunch in the Bush Inn towards the end of the walk. The route will take us from Tynwald Park along the banks of the Derwent and Lachlan Rivers through the town and to the summit of Peppermint Hill before descending to the Inn. Bring morning tea, wet weather gear and a healthy appetite. Pace moderate. Those wishing to lunch at the Inn, book with Rob by 6.00 pm Friday 7th June as we will be away for the weekend. After lunch we walk 2 km back to the cars along the river bank. Meet at Granton car park at 8.30 am. Prospective members welcome, but must book.

11 June – Tue JULY CIRCULAR CLOSING Circular items must be in by 1.00 pm on this date. They can be posted (3 days prior preferably) to the Circular Editor Ken Chilcott, 28 Montagu St, Lenah Valley 7008 or emailed to [email protected] NOTE: non- members must correspond to the Secretary at the Club’s postal address.

12 Jun – Wed Waterworks SE 9 km 300 m 4 hr Duncan Hamilton 6223 1659 Hobart Street Directory The walk will be from the end of the Waterworks to Fern Tree along the Pipeline Track, and return. Meet at the end of the Upper Reservoir, ready to depart at 10.30 am. Recommended for prospectives who must book.

12 Jun – Wed Geilston Bay Radial MM 15 km 150 m 5 hr Barry Ford 6243 8724 Clarence Walks Booklet Radiating from the car park at the Geilston Bay Boat Ramp, we will walk the new Pilchers Hill Loop, Natone Hill and Government Hills See some of the new track work being undertaken in Clarence. Medium pace. Eastern Shore members may meet at the car park at 8.20 am end of De Bomfords Lane. Depart from Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am.

13 Jun – Thu Mt Wellington LM 19.7 km 900 m 6 hr Lee Lennard 0409 147 002 Mt Wellington Walks/Derwent Meet at the car park at the end of Lenah Valley Road ready for an 8.30 am start. This will be a fairly long walk so bring along some afternoon tea. We will make our way to the JUNE 2013 19 chalet for morning tea and then meander onto Fern Tree for lunch and then make our way back to Lenah Valley making a lovely winters circuit. We will have wonderful views, plenty of bird life, bush lands, wild flowers plus some waterfalls. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Please bring full foul weather gear. Pace. Medium. Please bring sufficient food and water for a long day.

14 Jun – Fri Bellerive Sorell Railway SCNQ 4 km 50 m 3 hr Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 0417 321 483 Street Atlas Turn off the Tasman Highway at the Mornington Roundabout using the right lane to turn into Flagstaff Gully Link Road then park in the parking area on the right. Meet there at 10.30 am ready to walk along the route of the old Bellerive Sorell railway. This is only a very short walk with a few relics of the line to be seen as well as a mountain bike circuit! Slow pace, be prepared for all weather conditions. Lunch at a spot along the way.

15 Jun – Sat Dog Walk - Margate DWNQ ? km m 1.5-2 hr Gillian Fitzgerald 6234 4752 Tas Towns Str Atlas All welcome to join a group of very enthusiastic walkers. You don’t have to own a dog as long as you like a bit of canine company. We are planning to enjoy off lead time in the designated Dog Exercise area before and after the actual walk. This will be a ‘SE’ along the esplanade to Dave Burrows reserve and back via some streets. The dogs will need to be on leads then. Meet at Dru Point recreation area at 1.30 pm in the car park adjacent to the dog exercise area. Bring afternoon tea and rewards (optional ) Any queries contact coordinator.

15 Jun – Sat Cobbs Hill SM 9 km 200 m 4.5 hr Rob Hill 6247 6537 Broadmarsh/Derwent Some off-track walking and a steep downhill make this a short medium. Lunch on the top of the hill with great views of the Derwent Valley, Brighton and Mount Dromedary. Bring full wet/cold weather gear, water, lunch and good footwear. Pace slow/medium. Prospectives welcome but must book. Meet at Granton car park at 10.00 am.

15 Jun – Sat Bay to Mount to River LM 24 km 40 m 6 hr Phil Watson 6248 5445 0419 012 162 This walk is in conjunction with Clarence City Council’s Treks & Trails Committee. Enjoy a stroll through the Meehan Range’s scenic rim along the eastern side of the Derwent River. Starting early after a car shuffle, we leave the rocky point of Seven Mile Beach and walk over Signal Hill along the Tangara Trails to the expansive views atop of Mt Rumney and lunch at the leader’s house. Afternoon walk proceeds through the red gate entrance along the Meehan Range Skyline Trail, towards Flagstaff Hill, then onto Rocky Tom and Caves Hill before a steep descent through Pilchers Hill Bushland Reserve 20 JUNE 2013 and finally to the Derwent River at Geilston Bay. Meet at 7.30 am at the Geilston Bay Yacht Club car park in De Bomfords Lane for a car shuffle to Seven Mile Beach - western end. Pace medium. Approximate return driving distance 30 km.

16 Jun – Sun Mt Patrick / Charles from Lachlan MM 23 km 660 m 6-7 hr Patricia Colles 6273 4179 0407 314 332 Collinsvale Two rarely visited small peaks at the back of the . Though the actual distance is long, we will be walking mainly on fire trails so the walking is not too challenging. They are worth a point each for those who are interested. Should be a pleasant winter walk. Suitable for prospectives who must book. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am. Medium pace.

17 Jun – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Dianne Martin 6225 3731 0428 545 450 Meet at Prossers car park at the northern end of Long Beach Sandy Bay at 10.00 am for a toddle along Nutgrove Beach. Bring a snack and suitable clothing. Expect to finish around 12.00. Visitors welcome.

18 Jun – Tue Burnetts Hill / Mickeys Beach SE 8 km 100 m 3.5 hr Walter Bartlett 6225 1755 6297 8444 Lymington Arrange rides at Margate Train at 9.45 am and/or meet at leader's place 395 Randalls Bay Road, Eggs and Bacon Bay at 10.30 am. (Travelling distance 86 km return from Margate.) Walk will meander through scrub, farm paddocks, a short section of rocky shoreline, over the top of Burnetts Hill and include a secluded beach. Bring water and foul weather gear. Pace to suit the party.

18 Jun – Tue Arm End SE 8 km m 4.5 hr Norm Davie 6239 9079 0418 124 176 We will drive to commence our walk at 9.45 am at Bezzants Road, South Arm. A leisurely walk through Calvert’s properties /paddocks out to the Spit at Opossum Bay with a stop for lunch at Mary-Anne Bay. The return journey will be along the coastline. Afternoon tea will be at the Leader’s place. Tea and Coffee will be provided. Walk time will be under 5 hours.

19 Jun – Wed Single Hill MM 13+ km 200 m 4-5 hr Bernd Janisch 6249 2691 Carlton Come and enjoy a pleasant winter’s day walk over and around the Single Hill. The aim is to meet at the Lauderdale Yacht Club at 9.30 am, head up and over the Single Hill and onto Seven Mile Beach. The return route will be along the coastal Reserve. JUNE 2013 21 Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water and full foul weather gear. Medium pace. More departure details from trip coordinator.

20 Jun – Thu Mt Marian MM 13 km 600 m 5-6 hr John Kerrison 6228 6427 Collinsvale/Derwent A little longish perhaps so close to the shortest day & maybe a bit of snow but we’ll see how we go. Meet at 8.00 am at Fitzroy Gardens. Full foul weather gear required.

21 Jun – Fri Winter Soltice at Montrose SCNQ 5 km 10 m 3 hr Phyl Wyatt 6247 8966 Street Atlas Meet at the parking area in Goodwood Road near the entrance to Elwick Racecourse at 10.30 am. We will have morning tea near the Derwent Entertainment Centre then walk to BBQ facilities on the way to Montrose Foreshore Park for lunch. Slow pace, all welcome to meet us for lunch with something to share.

22 Jun – Sat Meehan Range SM 10 km 380 m 4.5 hr Heinz-Jurgen Vojacek 6244 8362 Hobart/Derwent We will meet at 10.00 am in the car park northern side of Sun Valley Inn overpass, Mornington. We will walk towards the bike park before going up to the Meehan Range ridge. (note initial elevation gain of 250m). Depending on the party’s wishes we will go as far as Flagstaff Hill and return along a different route.

22 Jun – Sat Devils Throne MM 12 km 400 m 5 hr Rob McGregor 6223 5154 Mt Wellington Walks/Derwent This alpine circuit starts and finishes at the car-park above Big Bend using different routes over Thark Ridge. Whilst the distance only just makes it to medium, the track is rocky, uneven, muddy and wet and includes short lengths of scree and swamp. Expect a slower pace. Time will be spent at the remains of Thark hut, Hutchinson's fireplace and the Surveyors Cairn. It's the solstice so come prepared for winter weather. Departing 9.00 am Fitzroy Gardens, 9.30 am car-park above Big Bend.

22-23 Jun – WE Winter Soltice - Dobson Hut MM Midj Jones 6243 4192 Mt Field NP/Dobson/Tyenna e-mail [email protected] Day walks from the club hut according to the weather and participants. Possible destinations Tarn Shelf; Mt Mawson; The Watcher; Florentine Peak; pace according to party. If lots of snow bring skis. Bring food to share on Saturday night for a feast to assist the Sun in its return from northern latitudes. OK for prospectives. Full foul weather gear. Book with leader by Wednesday 19th 10pm. 200 km return. 22 JUNE 2013 23 Jun – Sun Crescent Bay / Mt Brown MM 10.5 km 598 m 5 hr Lee Douglas 6225 5361 Raoul/Storm Bay Join me for a stroll around this lovely circuit which will start at Dog Bark Rd. Medium pace with time for a leisurely cuppa over morning tea and lunch. Terrain is undulating with some rock scrambling in sections. Bring water and wet weather gear. Prospectives must book with leader. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am or 8.30 am in car park opposite Police Station in Sorell.

24 Jun – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Angela Devine 6223 5806 Please meet outside the top gate of the Botanical Gardens for a 10.00 am start. All welcome. Should finish by 12 noon.

25 Jun – Tue Fern Tree – Junction Cabin MM 12 km 300 m 5 hr Charles Rankin 6224 5155 0419 604 179 Mt Wellington Walks A nice walk to to Junction Cabin and back by various tracks . Pace moderate. The leader has gained wisdom with age which means he can be slow and has an antipathy to being wet especially when consuming lunch . Meet at Fern Tree Quarry at 9.30 where we will inspect the weather and make any appropriate decisions. Full foul weather gear .Bring water and lunch. Prospectives must please phone coordinator.

25 Jun – Tue JULY CIRCULAR PRODUCTION This will be at the home of John Francis, 49 Fisher Ave, Sandy Bay. Volunteers are required to assist in preparation of circulars for mailing which is followed by a sociable cuppa with friends. Work starts at 7.30 pm and usually finishes about 9.00 pm. Please bring a small supper contribution.

25 Jun – Tue Executive Meeting at 5.00 pm 63 Melville St

26 Jun – Wed O’Grady’s Falls SE 8 km 250 m 3.5 hr Judith Holmes 6243 7148 0407 230 735 Wellington Walks Meet at Fern Tree Quarry ready to leave at 10.00 am for a slower paced circuit walk to O'Grady's Falls including Silver Falls, Woods Track and the Fern Glade Track. Prospectives welcome but must book.

26 Jun – Wed British Walk from Fern Tree MM ? km m 3.5 hr Gillian Fitzgerald 6234 4752 Wellington Walks Celebrate mid winter with a walk on the mountain, followed by lunch at the Fern Tree Tavern. In order to work up good appetites we’ll need to do some energetic walking JUNE 2013 23 including some ups and downs. We will meet at Fern Tree at the Quarry car park at 8.30am and from there, check out some of the network of tracks. Full foul weather gear needed and morning tea. All welcome, but if having lunch, bookings required by Monday evening 24th June.

27 Jun – Thu Tatnells Hill / Clemes Peak MM 15 km 600 m 5.5 hr Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 0417 653 548 Tasman NP/Taranna/Storm Bay This walk will start at the Devils Kitchen car park visiting Waterfall Bluff Lookout via Spring Falls before climbing Tatnells Hill. Clemes Peak will be crossed on the return leg of the walk. There are excellent coastal views from many places and the fungi during the climb up Tatnells can be quite stunning. Full foul weather gear is essential. Medium pace. Prospectives are welcome but they must book with the coordinator. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens for an 8.00 am departure.

28 Jun – Fri Linear Track SCNQ 5 km m 2.5-3 hr Hans Svennsen 6243 7833 Hobart Street Atlas Meet at Cascade Gardens car park at the corner of McRobies Road and Degraves St, South Hobart. We will have morning tea/coffee at the 3C Cafe before proceeding to our lunch spot. Returning by the same route. Pace slow. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water. Bookings by 26 June.

29 Jun – Sat From Risdon Vale SM 8 km 280 m 4 hr John Cannon 6247 6464 Richmond/Derwent Try a circuit walk out the back of Risdon Vale which includes part of the Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area & two Tasmanian Land Conservancy properties. The circuit involves some off-track, delightful area of grass trees and good views. Walk will be taken at an easy pace and try to avoid the areas burnt last summer. Bring all your water needs. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 9.00 am to meet the leader at the corner of Kerria Rd and Lantana Rd in Risdon Vale at 9.20 am.

29 Jun – Sat Mt Lord ( Pontos Hills) MM 13 km 280 m 5 hr Jim Anderson 6234 7497 0418 347 868 Mt Field /Richmond/Tyenna A pastoral walk over low hills with excellent views. Lunch on the top and return along the Coal River estuary. Recommended for prospective who should book. Bring water. Medium pace. Meet Franklin Square 8.30 am or Mornington roundabout at 8.40 am or opposite Police Station in Somerville Street, Sorell at 9.00 am. 24 JUNE 2013 30 Jun – Sun Grasstree Hill & Gunners Quoin MM 13 km 720 m 6 hr David Chung 6278 3887 0481 322 630 Richmond A good winter leg stretch, mainly on good fire trails. A fair bit of climbing, mostly in the first two hours, but the terrain is virtually scrub free. Depart Franklin Square 8.10 am or meet at Risdon Brook Park to start walking at 8.30 am. Pace medium. Bring water and full foul weather gear. Suitable for fit prospectives who must book.

1 Jul – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 0407 320 766 Meet at 10.00 am at the car park at Lindisfarne Bay close to the play park for a toddle around the bay to Anzac Park and return. Bring a picnic and appropriate clothing, all welcome with or without a toddler. Expect to finish by noon.

2 Jul – Tue Grasstree Hill MM 12 km 500 m 5 hr Josephine Petrov 6234 5215 0447 455 731 Richmond/Derwent Meet at Risdon Brook Dam at 9.30 am. We will drive over Grasstree Hill then turn left at Back Tea Tree Rd then will drive for a short while until we come to the private property on our left where we will commence the walk. A pleasant walk on farm land then climbing up to the top of Grass Tree where there are good views of Richmond . Pace medium slow. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring lunch and full foul weather gear.

3 Jul – Wed Tangara Trail SE 12 km m 5 hr Carole Nodder 6244 4293 Meet 10.00 am Foreshore Tavern Lauderdale for a ramble on tracks in the Lauderdale section of the Tangara trail. Exact route to be decided on the day. Prospectives welcome but please phone prior to day of walk.

3 Jul – Wed Craigow Circuit MM 17 km 600 m 5 hr John Cannon 6247 6464 Hobart The walk will include some solid ups and downs with some unusual views and pleasant vegetation. The circuit in the Meehan Range will include Rocky Tom and Eagles Hill. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am to meet the leader at the Mornington roundabout car park (northern side of Tasman Hwy) at 8.20 am.

4 Jul – Thu Here & There on Mt Nelson MM 12 km 440 m 4.5 hr Walter Bartlett 6225 1755 6297 8444 Taroona/Hobart Str Atlas Meet at leader's home 322 Nelson Road, Mount Nelson (Bend 7) at 9.00 am. Walk will start at the meeting point, heading off down across Rifle Range Creek and then by various JUNE 2013 25 tracks to the Signal Station for lunch. After lunch we return to the starting point via Lambert Gulley. Suitable for prospectives who must book. Pace moderate. Bring water, camera and full foul weather gear.

5 Jul – Fri Kingston Wetlands * D SCNQ 2 km m 2 hr Carmen Walker 6229 6566 Meet at the southern end of Kingston Beach for a walk to the Wetlands. Meeting time: 10.45 am. Lunch will be at the Wetlands. Pace slow. Lunch at the Kingston Hotel. Phone Carmen for details.

5 Jul – Fri CLUB NIGHT/GENERAL MEETING The General Meeting will be held in the Philip Smith Theatre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe, starting at 7.30 pm. All agenda items should reach the Secretary by 7.15 pm on the day of the meeting. Entertainment: Participants from the Patagonia trip earlier this year will present the highlights of their trip, including the Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and surrounds; a magnificent land of mountains, lakes and glaciers.

6 Jul – Sat Mt Wellington SE 8 km 250 m 4 hr Duncan Hamilton 6223 1659 Mt Wellington Walks Meet at Fern Glade car park at 10.30 am. We will walk up to The Springs via a variety of tracks, and return to the cars via the Fingerpost and other tracks. Pace moderate/slow. Bring water, sunscreen and wet weather gear.

6 Jul – Sat Meehan Range from Risdon Vale MR 15 km 600 m 5-6 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 0437 159 509 Richmond / Hobart / Derwent e-mail [email protected] A circuit starting at Risdon Vale, up onto Basin Hills then a ridge top traverse south over Eagle and Caves Hills then returning over Seagers Hill. There is plenty of steep ups and down. Bring water and foul weather gear. Depart 9.00 am from Fitzroy Gardens or meet in Risdon Vale at 9.15 am at the creek reserve on Sugarloaf Rd, which is the 2nd right after the prison, off Grasstree Hill Rd.

7 Jul – Sun Cape Raoul MM 13.6 km 550 m 6 hr Pam Powell 6223 5205 0409 199 828 Raoul / Storm Bay Join the leader for this coastal walk which has wonderful coastal scenery, cliffs, rocky ledges, and views down on seals sunning on ledges. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring wet weather gear and water. Pace medium. Approx driving distance 220 km. The group will meet at Fitzroy Gardens for 8.00 am departure. 26 JUNE 2013 8 Jul – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Helen Dalla-Fontana 6228 3718 0408 622 320 Meet at lower car park of Cascade Gardens (McRobies Rd/Degraves Str) by 10.00 am for a walk through gardens to Old Farm Road. Bring morning tea and appropriate clothing. Visitors welcome.

OVERNIGHT & EXTENDED WALKS 22 – 25 August Meander Valley Base Camp MM Rupert Manners I plan to camp at the Quamby Corner camp ground and to do day walks to Mother Cummings Peak, Meander Falls, and Bastion Cascades. Quamby Corner has a great BBQ under cover but portable fuel stoves may be useful. Suitable for fit prospectives. Numbers limit. Book with coordinator by 10th August. Email: [email protected]

7 – 8 September South East Cape MR Rupert Manners The South East Cape is the southern most point of the Tasmanian mainland. It is a bit too far for a day walk from so I plan to drive to Cockle Creek on the Saturday afternoon and walk to South Cape Bay, camp the night and then go out to the Cape on Sunday and return to Cockle Creek and Hobart on the same day. I have been down there before and it became scrubby and we gave up but maybe we took a wrong route - so be prepared for some scrub. Fuel stoves required. Suitable for fit prospectives. Numbers limit. Book with coordinator by 1st September. Email: [email protected]

19 – 22 September The North East Base Camp MM Rupert Manners The plan is to camp at the Weldborough Pub and to spend four days exploring the area. The Rattler Range, The Star of Peace rainforest, The Blue Tier, Mt Victoria are all on the agenda. The pub has a camping area and showers etc but portable fuel stoves may be useful. Suitable for fit prospectives. Numbers limit. Book with coordinator by 10th September. Email: [email protected]

10 – 13 October The Tasman Coastal Trail MM Rupert Manners The plan is to walk from Waterfall Bay on the Tasman peninsular and to end at Denmans Cove. This will take us over Tatnells Hill, to Bivouac Bay, Cape Hauy, Mt Fortescue, Cape Pillar, Arthurs Peak and then to Denmans Cove. Suitable for fit prospectives. Numbers limit. Book with coordinator by 1st October. Email: [email protected]

JUNE 2013 27 WALK REPORTS Blake's Opening - Mar with Warwick Risby No one brought along hand saws to help clear the track but this did not stop our enthusiastic group of eleven (6 M + 5 F), enjoying the scramble through the fallen trees in the middle section of the walk. It was a hot muggy day never-the-less we were able to spend an enjoyable lunch break sitting on rocks in the to learn of some history of the track, before completing the walk in five hours to finish off with our usual arvo-tea.

Lake Dulverton Walking Track - Mar with Bob Wyatt A shower of rain then strong, cold, gusty wind on this trip did not prevent our group walking the track. We started from the site of the railway station and after inspecting the Night Cart Pans!!!, we had lunch in a sheltered section of Lairmairanepair Park at Freds Point. Coffee at the Brighton Bakery finished off the trip.

Mt Wellington- Apr with Warwick Risby I was a replacement co-ordinator for Duncan who was suffering a painfulviral inflammation. Our group of 14 including a visitor, followed the new Cascade track to Old Farm Road and then a slower progress up Myrtle Gully track to Junction Cabin for lunch. We returned via the Old Farm fire trail before rejoining the Cascade track back to the cars. Everyone was perfectly behaved and we all enjoyed the leg stretch before finishing off with coffee at the Ginger Brown Cafe.

Geryon South & The Acropolis - April with John Street Although we had David Chung's pretty good track notes and Rohan Hutchison's fairly accurate GPS track log, we still managed to lose our way on Geryon South. We charged impetuously up to the saddle between Geryon and the Acropolis before we really thought about where we were going and then wandered over the mountainside until Geoff found the true path. And that was before we got to the exciting stuff. Others have remarked that G South is *technically* easier than Federation and Mt Anne, and that may be * technically* correct; but it is still bloody steep and the last move before the top flummoxed Ali for quite a while (and she was wondering how she was ever going to get down again). What is more, people talk about the SLAB as if that is the only thing that you have to worry about, and that is not the case: there is the vertiginous GULLY, the steep rock SCRAMBLING, the DODGY ROPE tied to a DODGY TREE and then the overhanging CHOCKSTONE. Anyhow, we did get there (and back) in one piece and we did the Acropolis for dessert the next day. PS. the walk is beautiful and within most walkers' capabilities as far as Geryon campsite. PSS I would add to DC's useful tracknotes that there is a bivvy cave on the first traverse that is a good landmark for the point at which you should head upwards and then to the left toward Geryon South. And if you are using RH's GPX track log then you should probably follow the route he took on the way back, because it looks like he got a little muddled on the way there too.

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CYCLING

Tuesday Cycle Rides Rides commence at 10.00 am sharp unless otherwise stated. No need to book. Pace considerate. Ride at own risk. Terrain categories are: MODERATE Undulating, but rideable by most people. INTERMEDIATE Steeper in parts, but not excessively difficult. CHALLENGING Route contains long steep hills that may necessitate some riders walking SUITABLE BIKES Road (R), Mountain (M), Touring (T), All (A)

4 Jun – Meet at Runnymede junction, Tasman Hwy and C318. Route: Levendale, Back Road to Buckland, return to Runnymede via Tasman Highway. Intermediate. Bikes M&T.

11 Jun – Meet at the car park in Franklin St, Richmond. Route: Richmond, White Kangaroo Road, Campania, Colebrook, Richmond. 61km. Intermediate. Bikes All.

18 Jun – Meet at George St, New Norfolk outside the antique centre. Route: Blair St, Hamilton Rd, Back River Rd, Black Hills Rd to the Lyell Hwy, B61 to Bushy Park and return to New Norfolk via Salmon Ponds and Plenty. Approx 45 km. Intermediate. Bikes T&M.

25 Jun – Meet at Huonville Jetboats/toilets. Route: Huonville, Grove to Dip Rd. Turn left at Mountain River Rd to junction of Mountain River Rd and Crabtree Rd, right at Crabtree Rd to Cross Rd. Left to Bakers Creek Rd junction to Lucaston Link Rd to Ranelagh. Right to Judbury, , Huonville. Approx 49 km. Moderate. Bikes M & T.

2 Jul – Meet at Risdon Brook Dam. Route: Richmond, Brinktop Rd, Penna Rd, Midway Point, bike track to Sorell, East Coast Highway, Brinktop Rd, Richmond, return to Risdon Brook Dam. 61 km. Intermediate. Bikes All.

For more information or if weather doubtful please phone the leader. For general information re rides please phone Bruce Wilkinson on 6223 5781 or 0418 120 942 Tuesday Rides for July Date Day Meeting Place Leader 9 Jul Tue Montrose B Wilkinson 16 Jul Tue Risdon B Wilkinson 23 Jul Tue Cambridge Park B Wilkinson 30 Jul Tue Eaglehawk Neck B Wilkinson JUNE 2013 29

Thursday Short Easy Cycle Rides Rides catering for slow cyclists on Thursday each week. Commence at 10.00 am at a pre- arranged venue. Rides are at your own risk. For more information or if weather doubtful please phone leader. For general information re rides please phone Chris Schokman on 6225 2213 Date Location Leader Phone Starting point 6 Jun Richmond via TT Rd John Hawker 0418 127 475 Richmond Car Park 13 Jun Lachlan Stella Bucher 6229 8077 Granton Reserve 20 Jun Huonville/Cradoc Chris Schokman 6225 2213 Apex Park, Huonville Espl 27 Jun Dodges Ferry Carole Nodder 6244 4293 Lewisham Scenic Dr / Elisabeth St Jtn 4 Jul Lauderdale/7Mile Bch Malcolm Barron 62438082 Ralphs Bay Canal, Lauderdale

Thursday Moderate Cycle Rides Meet at venue for 10.00 am start (ride at own risk). Enquiries to Brian Haas on 6228 4891. 6 Jun – From Lauderdale Canal, via Roches Bch and shortcuts, Acton Cambridge Rds and Tasman Hwy to Five mile Bch. Rtn via Seven Mile Bch. Approx 38 km.

13 Jun – From Sherburd Park Blackmans Bay, via Tinderbox Rd. to Howden. Rtn via Howden Rd, Channel Hwy, Algona Rd and Burwood Drive. Approx 36 km.

20 Jun – From Mangalore via Midlands Hwy to Dysart, Clifton Vale Rd to Hunting Ground. Rtn via Elderslie, Broadmarsh and Black Brush Rds. Approx 50 km.

27 Jun – From Richmond carpark, via Middle Tea Tree and Tea Tree Rds to Pontville, then Tea Tree Rd to Campania. Rtn via Colebrook Rd. Approx 45 km.

4 Jul – From Burtons Reserve carpark Cygnet, via Balfes Hill and Lower Wattle Grove to Drip Bch. Rtn via Lymington. Approx 37 km.

Forward Moderate Cycle Rides 4 Jul Cygnet via Balfes Hill cct. 37 km 11 Jul Rose Bay - Rokeby cct. 40 km. 18 Jul Barilla Pk Cambridge - Lauderdale cct. 36 km. 25 Jul Kettering - Nth Bruny cct. 44 km.

ADVANCE NOTICE Cycle Camp based at Port Sorell Lion's Caravan Park. Med. rides daily. from 19 - 26 Oct 2013.

30 JUNE 2013 WHO’S WHO Executive Committee PRESIDENT Rupert Manners 6292 1310 VICE-PRESIDENT Midj Jones 6243 4192 VICE PRESIDENT Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 SECRETARY John Street 6239 1690 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Dawn Hendrick 6272 2477 TREASURER Philip Le Grove 6224 4280 WALKS SECRETARY Andrew Davey 6239 6178 SKI & HUT SECRETARY Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Geoff O’Hara 6272 1225 COMMITTEE Gill Fitzgerald 6234 4752 Storm Foulkes 6229 2913 Alison Street 6239 1690

Subcommittees WALKS Walks Secretary Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Walks Data Vicki Martin 6228 3228 Coordinators Overnight Paul Geeves 6231 5215 W/E SE+ Day Walks Jeanette Brown 6227 1828 W/E MM+ Day Walks Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Tuesday Heather Hurd 6229 6922 Wednesday Jenny Ford 6243 8724 Thursday Alan Wilson 6244 4467 Midweek SE Felicity Walch 6229 5391 Midweek SCNQ Bob & Phyl Wyatt 6247 8966 Walk after Work Robyn Everist 6244 1540 SKI AND HUT Fred Koolhof (Secretary 6225 4216), J De Burgh, A Holding, L Koolhof, F Lawrence, V Linsell, I Picken, F Rader, R Rader, R Reed, A Davey. CIRCULAR If the Circular does not arrive, advise the Membership Officer in writing, GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001 or [email protected]. Coordinator: Jim Anderson (6234 7497). Editors: Doug McLean (6223 3541), Ken Chilcott (6228 1673), Stephanie Schulz (6223 2366), S Foulkes(Exec Rep) EDITORIAL Helen Daly (Convener 6243 6738), C Errey, J Adams, K Marriott J Cannon, J Street (Exec Rep) ENVIRONMENT Paul Geeves (Convener 6231 5215), A Davey (Exec Rep), M Jones, D Jupe, P Watson. SEARCH RESCUE & TRAINING: Pam Powell Convener (6223 5205 H 6232 5216 W), S Denman, G Downer, I Draper, G Kowalik, C Rathbone, M Sherlock (Exec Rep, Police liaison), S Whitney. SOCIAL Gill Fitzgerald (6234 4752), Trish Colles, Linda Cook, Anne Elston, Gill Mosmann, Ruth Raward.

Search and Rescue Contacts In the event of overdue parties, phone Malcolm Sherlock (0417 653 548 or 6273 4179) or Sue Denman (0417 566 670) or Chris Rathbone (6223 6757 H) or Pam Powell (6223 5205 H or 6232 5216 W) or Stuart Whitney (6234 7871 H) JUNE 2013 31 HWC Email Addresses President: [email protected] Secretary: [email protected] Treasurer: [email protected] Membership Officer: [email protected] Walks Secretary: [email protected] Walks Data Officer: [email protected] Circular Editors: [email protected] Publications: [email protected]

Delegates and Custodians Bush Walking Tasmania Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Midj Jones and Rupert Manners (backup) Clarence Tracks & Trails Committee Barry Ford 6243 8724 Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 Club Librarian Keith Brown 6233 2271 Equipment Brian Haas 6228 4891 Hut Booking Officer Dawn Hendrick 6272 2477 or 0430 023 693 Alternate Booking Officer Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 Landowners Liaison Book Kevin Hogue 6244 4022 Adrian Jowett 6227 8318 Mail Officer Vicki Martin 6228 3228 Publications Sales Officer Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 Southern Tas. Ski Association: Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Liz Koolhof 6225 4216 Tasmanian Bicycle Council Inc Linda and Tony Cook 6228 4986 Web Manager Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Wellington Park Management Tracks C’ttee John Cannon

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