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GPO Box 160, Canberra ACT 2601 VOLUMB 34 SEPTEI'ffiER 1998 NUMBER 9 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Greg BUckley Award & other Prizes 8pm Wednesday 16 September Dickson Library Community Room (entrance at rear of library)

Make the most of the evening and Join other members at 6.00pm for a convivial (B'YO) meal at the Pho P1w Quoc Restaurant in Cape Street, Dickson. Try to be early to ensure there will be ample time to finish and still get to the meetIng In comfortable time

Walks to Allan Mikkelsen Ph: 6278 3164 E-mail: [email protected] SD Century Courts, 4 Beetaloo St, Hawker ACT 2614 Articles etc. for publication to Paul Edstein Ph: 6271 4514(w) 6288 1398 (h) Fax: 6271 4560 (w) E-mail: [email protected] 19 Gamor St, Waramanga ACT 2611

PRESIDENT'S PRATTLE And so to my final "Prattle". It doesn't seem those people, but also to everyone who has supported like I've been compiling "Prattles" for two years, so I walks, other activities and Club meetings. think I must have enjoyed it! As the saying goes "time flies when you're having fun". I have to admit though I would just like to mention here that activity leaders there were months when I really had to search for do have one important obligation when they something I thought was worth printing - okay, not return home from the activity. That is to phone the everyone thought it was worth printing! Some Check-in Officer (as early as possible or at least members didn't agree with what I had to say on within 24 hours) and advise the safe completion of the occasions and I will always think that was good for trip and the number of people who went - and the Club. At least it indicated they were reading it! hopefully returned. The phone numbers are always provided on the first page of the Activity Program and Although the position of President requires a if Stan- isn't there please leave a message with the certain amount of work and responsibility, so much details. depends on the support from Committee members and other non-official helpers. Not least the activity At the time of compiling this I have not been leaders who provide the essential ingredient for the able to recruit a successor as President. This is existence of this Club - and it's-good to see some new disappointing for me and I sincerely hope that names amongst the leaders this year. Is there anyone someone will come forward before or at the AGM. I. else out there prepared to help the Walks Secretary's mentioned in the July "Prattle" that there are other job easier? My sincere thanks, particularly to all of current Committee members who will not be able to continue on the Committee, so please attend the AGM gathering really. So if you want to see this Club and consider taking a position (see "job descriptions" continue as before, or to improve, then this is the inside this issue) or perhaps support the Committee in opportunity to become involved and gain further an unofficial capacity. enjoyment from the Club. Being a Committee member has many Don't forget also that by attending the rewards and can be very enjoyable. It does require AGM, and being there at 8pm for the stan, you some commitment, but not for every week or month could win a Gore "Windstopper" fleece jacket of the year, and it's also a great way of getting to (retail value about $200). know other members better. Committee meetings have proven very enjoyable during the past three Chris Roper, President P years that I have been involved. More of a social

for the Preservation of Flora and Fauna' managed by I CONSERVATION NEWS I the NSW NPWS; Further details are available from the campaign headquarters on (02) 6379 6257 or the Weedbuster Week internet (www.pnc.com . au/-bmcs). The second national 'Weedbuster Week' will Bush Lives Bush Futures be held from 11-18 October 1998. The week is aimed at raising awareness of the effect of weed invasion 'Bush Lives Bush Futures' is an interesting and focuses on the identification of potential weed exhibition which opened recently at Sydney's Hyde problems. Park Barracks. The exhibition chronicles the efforts of eight western families to manage In Canberra, the week will be launched on their properties sustainably in the face of seemingly Sunday 11 October with a field day on the banks of insurmountable problems of thought; salinisation; the Molonglo opposite Duntroon from 1 1am noxious weed and feral animal invasions; and falling until 3pm. The field thy will showcase local efforts in commodity prices. The exhibition is open daily from weed control and provide opportunities to learn about lOam to 5pm and runs until 6 December. weed control methods and weed identification. A number of community groups will hold Blue Mountains World Heritage Nomination their own events during the week - watch out for the Assessment of 's recent World Weedbuster Week media campaign for more details. Heritage nomination of more than one million hectares of the Blue Mountains has now begun. Genowlan and Mt Airly Campaign Whilst the process is expected to take at least eighteen Genowlan Mountain and Mt Airly are isolated months, the area's outstanding natural values and the mesas in the Capertee Valley within an area of fact that the nomination has bipartisan support at the ironstone pagodas, remote tablelands and hidden State and Federal levels make it more-than-likely that valleys known as the 'Three Hundred Sisters'. The the nomination will be successful. Acceptance of the integrity of the area is currently threatened by nomination would improve the level of protection potential coal mining, road building and uncontrolled provided to the area, but it could also lead to vastly 4WD activities. The Colo Committee, the Blue increased numbers of Australian and international Mountains Conservation Society and the Rylstone visitors. District Environment Society are coordinating a Terenée Uren, Conservation Officer campaign to have the area declared a 'Crown Reserve P

WALK SECRETARY'S WAFFLE The Club is also supporting the ACT Seniors I I Week by organising a walk for seniors. See the notice It has been suggested to me that it could be a at the end of the Actvity Program in this It. good idea for bushwalkers to carry a Quota "Vial of The walks program has been greatly affected Life" in their pack to provide a personalised information sheet readily available in case of by bad weather recently with many walks cancelled. emergency on a walk. These kits come in two forms - Several of these have been rescheduled, but I still a small plastic wallet or a film canister type container. need lots of new walks to bolster the program. Please think about what walk you could lead. New leaders The èlub committee has endorsed this suggestion and I will have a supplyof these kits available at the next are especially welcome and I can provide suggested walks for new leaders and other advice to get you general meeting. The kits are free and are also started. available from the NRMA. Allan Mikkelsen, Walk Secretary P

Canberra Sushwalking Club IT September 1998 page 2 PRODUCT INFORMATION AND DOUBLE DISCOUNT NIGHT Jurkiewicz Adventure Sports are holding a night for Canberra Bushwalking Club members.

Club members will be entitled to a 20% discount off the retail price on most items in store (GPS units, kayaks and canoes, and fridges are exempt).

A product seimnar will be presented by Ian Maley, founder of Wilderness Equipment, and by Phillip Endersbee, founder of Wilderness Wear. Both companies are Australian and make excellent products

The night will be held on Thursday 29 October from 5:30pm. The venue is Jurkiewicz Adventure Sports at 47 Wollongong Street Fyshwick. For more information please call Sean Wood on 62806033.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about two great Australian outdoors companies, and then to kit up for the upcoming walking season at excellent prices. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION I COMMITFEE MEMBERS' ROLES Here is a brief outline of all the positions up for election at the September AGM. If you would like further information about individual positions, please give the current office bearer (see back cover ofthis issue) a call. It's important to have an enthusiastic and hardworking Committee to meet the needs of Club members. New Committee members bring fresh ideas and approaches, while former Committee members bring experience and knowledge of Club history.

President Minute Secretary Main duties are to oversee all Club activities, chair the Committee Takes minutes of Committee Meetings and records the formal and General Meetings, represent the Club and help other business of the Monthly Meetings. Committee members where needed. Correspondence Secretary Vice-President I Treasurer Collects mail from the Club's post office box (GPO Box 160, Deputizes for the President and manages the Club's finances. Canberra ACT 2601) and ensures that correspondence is handed Maintains the account books, advises the Committee and Club to the relevant Committee member for prompt consideration at members on financial matters, pays accounts, banks money, Committee meetings. Drafts replies as required by the Committee provides receipts and drafts the budget for the following year. and maintains files of all inward and outward correspondence. Walks Secretary Publisher Responsible for organizing a balanced program of walks. This Collects It from the printer. Arranges It collation evenings in includes encouraging members to plan and lead walks, ski tours members' homes for the preparation of It for posting. Obtains and similar activities; and seeking out new leaders. The success stationery needed for It Collations and directs helpers at of the Club is highly dependent on the Walks Secretary, who collations. Posts the newsletter on the day after collation. ideally should be an experienced leader with detailed knowledge Conservation Officer of our bushwalking areas, though this is not essential. Coordinates the Club's conservation activities and represents the Assistant Walks Secretary Club on the Conservation Council of the South-East Region and As well as helping the Walks Secretary, acts as the Check-in Canberra. Advises the Club on conservation issues, campaigns Officer. The AWS, or someone in the same household, must be and projects. May represent the Club at other conservation available to receive check-in phone calls, mostly on Sunday meetings such as those of the Confederation of Bushwalking evenings. Sometimes has to ring forgetful leaders to check that Clubs NSW Inc. the party has returned and, if not, alert the Search and Rescue Officer. Maintains statistics on trips; asks leaders about potential The non-Committee positions, which are also filled new leaders. at the Annual General Meeting, are: Social Secretary Honorary Auditor Compiles the social program. Books the meeting room, obtains Audits the Club's financial statements. Desirably has some guest speakers and arranges furniture, equipment and suppers at auditing or accounting experience. monthly meetings. Do not be daunted: you will receive many ideas and much support from other Committee members. Conservation Associate (2 positions) The Club's membership of the Conservation Council of the South- Membership Secretary East Region and Canberra entitles it to representation by three Answers membership inquiries, handles receipts and process delegates on the main committee. Two associates are appointed membership applications and renewals and maintains at the AGM. Be prepared to participate in monthly council membership records. Good communication skills are needed. You meetings. will have to use the Club's answering machine to make the job easier. Busiest time of the year is October to January, when many Confederation of Bushwalklng Clubs NSW Inc. (4 positions) renewals are received. The Club, as an approved organization of the Confederation, is entitled to nominate four CBC members to represent it as Editor Confederation members. Keep abreast of Confederation business Encourages contributions for the monthly newsletter It, keys in or, better, participate in Confederation activities. copy (or persuades contributOrs to submit it in electronic form), determines the layout and generally prepares It for publication. Search & Rescue You will need two or three evenings at the end of each month and S&R Contact and two Area Coordinators. access to a computer. The Club will supply you with a laser printer.

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 1998 page 3 CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT, PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT and BALANCE SHEET for the 1997/98 financial year (1 July 1997 to 30 June 1998)

CASH FLOW GENERAL IT CONSERV. SEARCH & TOTAL INVEST. AGGREGATE STATEMENT FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS RESCUE ACTIVE ACCT; FUNDS

OpeningBalance $5,557 $102 $2,214 $1,477 $9,349 $11,830 $21,179 Receipts $2,150 $3,217 $534 $267 $6,168 $0 $6,168 Expenditure ($2,215) ($3,208) ($165) ($60) ($5,647) $0 ($5,647) Closing Balance $5,492 $112 $2,583 $1684 $9,871 $11,830 $21,700

Net Cash Flow ($64) - $9 $369 $207 $521 $0 $521

PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT BALANCE SHEET AS AT: 30-Jun-98

Interest $31 Accuniilated Worth as at 1-Jul-97 $22,382 Sales & Hire $335 ADD: Net Operating Gain/Loss , $158 Gross Profit: $366 $366 ftcuinjlated Worth as at 30-Jun-98 $22,540 Less- Depreciation $363 Represented b Bank Fees & Charges $150 Funds on Hand $21,700 Expenses: $514 ($514) Equipment (Residual Value) as at: 1-Jul-97 $1,203 NET PROATJLOSS: ($147) ADD: Debtors $0 CHANGE IN NGREGATE FUNDS Equipment & Stock Purchases $0 Represented br LESS: Net Profit/Loss ($147) Creditors $0 Growth/Decline in Members' Equity $668 Depreciation ($363) Net Cash Flow $521 Pccunulated Worth as at 30-Jun-98 $22,540

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT To the members of Canberra Bushwa!king Club Scope Qualification I have audited the financial statements of Canberra I have not been provided with the necessary records to Bushwalking Club for the financial year ended 30 June veri& the accuracy of transactions recorded close to the end 1998, as provided to me by the club's committee who are of the fmancial 'year, and in relation to the club's major responsible for the fmancial statements. I have conducted an asset, the Investment Account. independent audit of these financial statements in order to express an opinion on them to the members of the club. Qualified Audit Opinion My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian In my opinion, except for the effects on the fmancial Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance statements of the matter' referred to in the qualification whether the fmancial statements are free of material paragraph, the fmancial statements of Canberra misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a Bushwalking Club are properly drawn up: test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other so as to give a true and fair view of the club's state disclosures in the fmancial statements, and the evaluation of of affairs as at 30June 1998 and its surplus and accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. cash flows for the fmancial year ended on that These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion date; ,and whether, in all material respects, the financial statements are in accordance with the provisions of the presented fairly in accordance with Accounting Standards Corporations Law; and and other mandatory professional reporting requirements in accordance with applicable Accounting and statutory requirements so as to present a view which is Standards and other mandatory professional consistent with my understanding of the club's financial reporting requirements. position, the results of its operations and its cash flows. John Kyatt (ASA) The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed 2/4 Street Queanbeyan NSW 2620 on the above basis. 29 August 1998.

Canberra Sushwalking Club IT September 1998 page 4 CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB PROPOSED BUDGET for the year ending 30 September 1999

EXPENDITURE GENERAL IT CONSERV. S & R MEMBERSHIP (Less Sales) FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS P0 Box Hire $80.00 $80.00 Corp. Affairs $40.00 $40.00 * Room Hire $300.00 $300.00 10 Months $30 * Refreshments $200.00 $200.00 10 Months $20 Awards & prizes $100.00 $100.00 Confed. M'ship $1100.00 $1100.00 Includes insurance Confed. ACM $150.00 $150.00 Bank Charges $160.00 $160.00 Post & StaIry $200.00 $200.00 Equipment/Stock $200.00 $200.00 New, R&M Sales & Hire ($350.00) ($350.00) Interest $30.00 $30.00 IT Costs $3500.00 $3500.00 ACF . $65.00 $65.00 Env. Centre $50.00 $50.00 Cons. Council $75.00 $75.00 Other Cons. $50.00 $50.00 S&R Allowances $120.00 $120.00 NET PAYMENTS $2210.00 $3500.00 ) $240.00 $120.00 $6070.00

Cost/Single $8.28 $15.28 $0.90 $0.45 $24.91 Cost/Household $16.56 $15.28 $1.80 $0.90 $34.54

FORECAST SUBSCRIPTION INCOME & GENERAL It CONSERV. S & R MEMBERSHIP PROPOSED FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS ALLOCATIONS S Memberships $1241.50 $3056.00 $191.00 $95.50 $4584.00 H Memberships $494.00 $608.00 $76.00 $38.00 $1216.00 TOTAL $1735.50 $3664.00 $267.00 $133.50 $5800.00

Subs/Single $6.50 $16.00 $1.00 $0.50 $24.00 Subs/Household $13.00 $16.00 $2.00 $1.00 $32.00

FORECAST TRADING RESULT ($474.50) $164.00 $27.00 $13.50 ($270.00)

Notice of Motions: The financial statements for the twelve months ending 30 June 1998 be accepted. The proposed expenditure budget for the twelve months ending 30 September 1999 be approved.

The proposed membership subscriptions ($24/Single, $32/Household) be approved. The proposed membership subscription allocations or the twelve months ending 30 September 1999 be approved. -

MOTIONS PROPOSED BY: Paul Edstein (Editor)

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 1998 page 5

I_ACTIVITY PROGRAM GRADING OF WALKS: BOOKING FOR WALKS: (S) Short - under 12km/day. Ring the leader early rather than late. Please ring by Thursday 2.00pm for the following weekend (both one (M) Medium - 12-20km/day. day and two day walks) so the leader has time to arrange Long - over 2okmlday. transport. (E) Easy - tire trail, tracks, beaches etc. 16 is the maximum, unless a smaller number is advertised Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub. in the program. (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles. Please be specific if the leader asks about your walking (W) Wet - compulsory swims, some river crossings. experience. Check with the leader about the need to carry water, tents/fly, appropriate clothing, suitable foot-wear, NOTE: In calculating distance, 1km is added for every 100 metres climbed, purchasing maps, etc. Ask questions especially if you are new to club walking. SUGGESTED GRADING FOR SKI TRIPS: TERRAIN PROFICIENCY or no skills, requires (E) Easy - flat or gently undulating open areas, groomed (C) Complete Beginner limited trails. instruction.

(M) Medium - rolling terrain, some manoeuvring through (B) Beginner - can snowplough, herringbone and traverse treed areas, traverses on steep slopes, on gentle slopes.

(R) Rough - steep descents, long descents on narrow trails, (I) Intermediate - can step turn, traverse on any slope, do limited choice of route because of rock outcrops or 180 degree turns, side slip and side step. trees, exposed routes, high risk of icy conditions

Distance: (krn) (A) Advanced - can stern christie or telemark or parallel, can ski the fall line on moderate or steeper slopes

WILD CARD WALKS - Phone ROB HORSFIELD 6231 4535(h) No walk on that suits you? Walk is booked out when you ring the leader? Found you have time for a walk after all? Rob will put you in touch with other people in a similar situation, help find a leader and get you out in the bush. The sooner you ring Rob, the better your weekend or day walk will be!

IMPROMPTU SKI TRIPS- Phone NIC BENDELI 6296 4310 Interested in SkIIng? Want to find some information? Maybe joió on a trip at the last minute? Nic goes to the snow most weekends and is quite happy to help out with information, transport, or maybe day or overnight trips. TRANSPORT: Costs are presently 25 cents per kilometre per car, divided equally among ALL participants. This amount is a guide only and can be varied at the discretion of the leader depending on the condition of the roads, the number of passengers per car and other factors. The figures given for individual trips are rough estimates only, based on four people per car and other factors costs may rise if cars are only partly filled. Park admission and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately. NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS: Every person taking part In a CBC activity does so as a volunteer in all respects and accepts responsibility for any personal injury or loss incurred. Prospective participants should check with the leader that they are capable of completing the proposed trip based on their previous experience, fitness and personal capabilities. Participants should also ask the leader what the trip entails and what food, equipment or special skills are required Conversely, leaders should also ensure these points are checked and may reject an applicant they consider unsuitable for the trip. SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISATION S&R Contacts: David Campbell 6272 2025(w), 6254 1511(h), or the President or Walks Secretary Area Coordinators: -Pat Miethke 6249 3085(w), 6241 2798(h); Woden - Doug Wright 6281 4148(h). CHECK-IN! CONTACT OFFICER The Check-in /Contact Officer for the Club is Stan Marks 6254 9568 (h) 6274 7802(w). He (not the Police or other bodies) should be the first point of contact for worried relatives if you are late in returning from a trip. Leaders must also report the safe return OR cancellation of their trip to the Check-in Officer.

Canberra Bushwa!king Club IT September 1998 page 6 Sunday 13 September - Monga State Forest - Sat 19 - Sun 27 September - Canoe Trip S/M - Yarrawonga to Echuca A walk through cool temperate rainforest. Drive to A week of riding the brisk river current past lovely Braidwood, then SE to the small town of Monga, sandy beaches. Stop over at Cobram, & leaving the cars at the junction of River Forest Road Barmah en route. Paddle through the Barmah redgun and Milo Road. Follow Milo Road to the top of a forest. Plenty of wildlife. Nice camping. Local canoe rainforest gully, descend into the gully for lunch, hire available. Leader: Chris Bellamy 6249 7167 (h). amidst lots of giant tree ferns, mosses, and Transport: To be negotiated. Please contact leader. Plumwood trees. Head down to River Forest Road Sunday 20 September - Ginini Falls - M/M and back along River Forest Road to the cars. Stop The route begins at Franklin Chalet, passes over the for afternoon tea at Braidwood. Map: Monga top of Mt Franklin then follows a spur down the other 1:25,000. Leader: Ian Sinclair 6254 7034(h) side, to the top of the falls where we will have lunch. 6216 4053(w). Transport: - $10. The more adventurous can scramble down the steep Sunday 13 September - - M/M valley side to the bottom of the falls while the others An energetic walk in the west of explore the top. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25,000. Leader: Canberra. Map: 1:25,000. Leader: Alan Henry Satrapa 6254 2195(h). Transport: - $10 Davey 62810131(h). or (02) 4845 9127. Wednesday 23 September - Committee Meeting Transport: - $6. 8pm at the home of Chris Roper Wednesday 16 September - 94 Blackwood Tee, HOLDER Annual General Meeting, 26-27 September - Reedy Creek - M/NI Prizes & Greg Buckley Award From campsite walk in (15 km) on the Saturday 19 September - Cotter Gap and fire trail to our campsite on Reedy creek near its junction with . Map: Colinton 1:25,000 or Rocks - M-L/M ACT 1:100,000. Leader: Jack Wise 6238 3329(h). A pleasant walk mainly on tracks and through open Transport: - $10 forest to Cotter Gap with an optional extension to the fascinating split rock at Cotter Rocks. Map: ACT 26-27 September Kosciuszko Huts #6 - Gulf 1':100,000. Leader: Vance Brown 6251 3997(h). Plain/Nungar Plain - M/M Transport: $8. Leave a car at saddle on Tantangara rd, drive to near Saturday 19 September - Deadmans Hill and Tantangara dam. We will visit Pedens,Townsend, Circuits, Schofields, Brayshaw, and Gavels huts. Other Bumps - L/M About 15km a day, mostly management tracks and An ascent of some of the minor peaks to the west of some cross country. Maps: Denison, Tantangara Mount . From the Namadgi Visitors Centre 1.25,000. Leader: Murray Dow 6257 4371(h). we'll climb to Tennent Saddle, descend to Blue Gum Transport: - $20 Creek, climb the (unnamed) twin peaks to the west of Georges Creek, descend to Booroomba Creek and Sunday 27 September - Emu Flat from climb Deadmans Hill before a final descent to the Honeysuckle Creek - MIR carpark at Booroomba Rocks. Starts and finishes on Magnificent boulder formations along scrubby steep tracks with a mix of open country and dry scrubby ridges. No tracks, fairly long day, circular route. forest in between. [12kms + 1 lOOm climb]. Map: Occasional grand views, and Emu Flat is a very Wjl/iamsdale 1:25000. Leader: Terence Uren pleasant clearing. Map: Corin Dam 1:25,000. 6282 2403 (h). Transport: -$9 - Car shuffle Leader: Pat Miethke 6241 2798(h), E-mail: required. Note: Limit of 8. [email protected]. Transport: - $6 19-20 September - Namadji Spring - MIM Sunday 27 September - Steep Broken Rocks - +options (R) Mm After recent walking in Tasmania, Britain, Norway, There is an unamed peak between Middle and and the Kimberleys , I'd like to re-visit one of my Rendezvous Creeks which may have some interesting favourite areas. We will walk from Orroral mainly rocks to explore. The ACT 1:100,000 map has "steep via tracks to Creamy Flats for camp soon after lunch. broken rocks" marked on the peak. There will 400m After lunch we can visit the aboriginal rock of climbing plus some very thick scrub. Map: arrangements on Namadgi and enjoy the panoramic Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leader: Roger scenery. Return will be via Mavis Ridge, Rendezvous Edwards 6263 2613(w) 6288 7863(h). Transport: and Nursery Creeks, the precise route depending on $10 the enthusiasm of the party. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leaders: Alan & Sue Vidler Wednesday 30 September - Seniors Week 6254 5373(h). Transport: - $8. Walk- M/E As part of Seniors Week, the club is promoting a walk to demonstrate that people of any age can enjoy and participate in walking. See details in this It. Offers of assistance are most welcome. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h).

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 1998 page 7 2-5 October - YaIwaI - M/R Sunday 11 October - Tindery Twin Peak - M/R October is peak spring blossom time for flowers of We start at the locked gate to the Mt Allan fire trail the plateaus. A visit to see and admire them has on Margarets Creek road, about 8km from become an annual event for us. There should be an Michelago. We follow the steep trail for about 5km abundance of pink boronia, purple mint, magenta until it crests some 1.5km (as the crow flies) from the indigofera, yellow wedge peas, red mountain devils, peak. Leaving the track we scramble over difficult white eriostemon and rock orchids. Contact leaders terrain through scrub and over rocks and boulders to before Fri 25 September for details.. Maps: Sassafras the summit. Return by the same route. Map: Tinderiy and Yalwal 1:25,000. Leaders: Pat and Eric and Michelago 1:25,000. Leader: Henry Satrapa Pickering 6286 2128. Transport: - $25. Note: Joint 6254 2 195(h). Transport: - $8. walk with Family Bushwalkers. Wednesday 14 October - Wednesday Walk - 3-5 October - Woila - L/R M/M After an early departure from Canberra, an easy walk The regular Wednesday walk series continues. Close up Woila Ck to the famous clearing, where we will to Canberra with destination to be decided. Contact establish camp. On Sunday we will ascend Mother leader before or at It Collation. Leader: Allan Woila with thy packs, then traverse the ridge to Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). Table Top and back to the clearing via Scout Hat. The route follows the rocky ridges and is very long Saturday 17 October - Mount Tennant - MIE and demanding, entailing a good deal of steep, Climb from the Namadgi Visitors Centre on the

• exposed scrambling, some with a rope for safety. The Australian Alps Walking Track and a short section of ridges are superb, with breathtaking views. Maps: fire trail to the summit of Mount Tennant for superb Badja and Belowra 1:25,000. Leader: John I'Ons views of the ranges of Namadgi. Total climb of 700+ 6231 6326. Transport: - $25. metres but on a well graded track. Map: ACT 1:100,000. Leader: Vance Brown 6251 3997(h). Tuesday 6 October - It Collation Transport: - $4. 8pm at the home of Chris Roper Saturday 17 October - Learn to abseil & try 94 Blackwood Tce, HOLDER caving? - S/E/"interesting" (9)10-12 October - Wollemi NP - M/R (postponed from 8/8 due weather). Abseil on a good For anyone who likes adventure and can get a day beginners cliff face at beautiful Bungonia NP and off. The Wollemi is very rugged and interesting. then either venture down Grill Cave or try some more We'll be walking with locals in the Coriday - technical abseils. Cost approx for hire rope, hardhat Coricudgee area, exact route being investigated. and harness $6 Leaders: Kent Holman Leader: Doug Floyd 6281 3133(h), 62162716(w). (02)4821 8633(h) Doug Floyd 6281 3133(h), Transport: - $50. Note: Limit of 4 6216 2716(w). Transport: - $16 plus $1 park entry. 10-11 October - Mt Talaterang Photography 17-18 October - Budawangs - Hoddle M-L/E-R Trip - Mm We will be camping the night on top of Hoddle, highest point in (Northern) Budawangs to enjoy We camp on the cliff top overlooking Clyde Gorge spectacular scenery at sunset and sunrise. Will also and the Central Budawangs to photograph the sunset include Tarn with its superb views into and beyond and sunrise from a range of vantage points. Walk in will be via Ngaitung Falls and return via the superb Holland Gorge. Tents optional. If sufficient starters, trip will be a M-LIE-M car swap between Endrick & cliffline around Mt Bushwalker (also with photographic potential). If there is enough light we Wog Wog entrances, otherwise 1st thy will be M/R could capture the rainforest setting of'Jailhouse Pass'. via Barney's Hill and L/E 2nd day via Tarn and Burrumbeet Brook. Map: Maps: Tianjara and Corang and Endrick Milton 1:25,000. Leader: 1:25,000 or George Carter 6251 2130(h). Transport: - $25. CMWBudawangs. Leader: Alan Vidler 6254 5373(h). Note: Limit of 8. Transport: - $20. Sunday 18 October - Yankee Ridge - (JR 10 Oct-i Nov. - Sea to Summit - Bike Tour Ride to the coast through the delightful Wadbilliga An exploratory walk along the broken ridge that runs ranges, then meander southwards to the mouth of the to the north west of the southern peak of Yankee Hat. Snowy. From there follow the Snowy to its source at From the Boboyan Carpark we'll climb to the saddle Kossie before returning to Canberra over the between the two peaks of the hat, pick up the ridge Brindabellas. A fairly demanding 3-week trip which and try and follow it as far as the 1600m knoll at will require a suitably rugged, low-geared bike and a GR723440 before returning to the cars via Middle good level of fitness. Total distance 1200km. Creek. Mostly off track with lots of scrub and rock scrambling. [18kms Leader: John IOns 6231 6326. + 600m climb] Maps: Rendezvous Creek, Yaouk 1:25000. Leader: Terence Sunday 11 October - Nursery Swamp - Uren 6282 2403 (h). Transport: —$9-. Note: Limit Rendezvous Creek - MIM of 8. Nursery Swamp to Rendezvous Creek via saddle at 769487, return by the usual track from Rendezvous Wednesday 21 October - General Meeting Creek. An energetic stroll via track and scrub. Map: • Speaker: Scott POrteous, on Recreational Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leader: Ian Smith Activities with Outwatd Bound Australia 6243 4300(w) 6282 1226(h). Transport: --$6.

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 1998 page 8 Saturday 24 October - Korra Hill - LIE 31 October-i November - Easy Canoe Trip on A Budawangs walk of about 18km on tracks to a Tallowa Dam I lunch spot at the eastern end of Korra Hill, which has Paddle in Kangaroo Valley. As always, enjoy extensive views to Mt Owen and Pigeon House. impressive Shoalhaven River gorges, wildlife etc. Optional 2km (return) extension with some scratchy Camp overnight on a lovely beach. Local canoe hire scrub to a lookout 1km NE of Admiration Point, for tel 02 4465 1502. Bring lots of eats & drinks for the more views including a close up of the impressive evening feast. Leader: Rosalind Webb convex cliff at GR 374 903. Map: Corang 1:25,000 6281 1327 (Ii). Transport: To be negotiated. Please or CMIV Budawangs. Leader: Jeff Bennetts contact leader by midweek. 6231 5899(h) 0418 662 870(m). Transport: - $15. Sunday 1 November - Johns Peak from 24-25 October - Mystery Walk - M/M Bendora - LJR It seems lately that few people can cope with the A demanding walk that offers close up views of some concept of weekend walking anyway, so this one will of the wildest and most spectacular terrain in the be completely incomprehensible. The secret may be ACT. We'll follow Burkes Creek upstream for a leaked in the next It. Leader: Alan Vidler couple of kilometres from its junction with the Cotter 6254 5373(h). Transport: under $20. River, climb a long spur to Johns Peak, walk along 24-25 October - Easy White Water Canoe Trip the ridge of the Tidbinbilla Range to Camels Hump and return to the cars via an equally long spur to the Upper Clyde River south of the Pierces Creek watershed. Steep climbs, Meet at Shallow Crossing Camping Ground Sat plenty of (not-too-dense) scrub and probably some night. Sunday AM launch at Shallow Crossing & scree slopes to negotiate. [lskms + 850m climb] head upstream for easy white water as well as long Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25000. Leader: Terence Uren beautiful rock pools. BYO plastic canoe or low cost 6282 2403 (h). Transport: —$9-. Note: Limit of 8. hire available locally. Leader: Chris Bellamy 6249 7167 (h). Transport: To be negotiated. Tuesday 3 November - It Collation Wednesday 28 October - Committee Meeting Venue TBA Venue TBA 7-8 November - Bimberi, Cave Creek - L/M The Murray Gap fire trail takes us via Oldflelds hut, Saturday 31 October - Sixth Annual Spanish through magnificent sub-alpine country, to Dunns Broom clearing work party at Cotter Hut Flat (a nice lunch spot). Then it's straight up Bimberi This is sixth year that the Club has worked on this for 360 degree views and cross country to Dead project. Spanish broom is a very invasive woody Horse Gap to camp. Sunday is via Rolling Ground weed with seeds that can survive in the soil for up to Ridge to the Goodradigbee, through Cave Creek 20 years. Plants removed vary from 2cm to 1.5m. Canyon (cameras needed), returning via the Volunteers will be transported to Cotter Hut for a Cooleman Plains and Pockets Hut. Map: ACT sociable day of digging, chopping and tea drinking. 1:100,000. Leader: George Carter 6251 2130(h). This is a great way to see the Upper Cotter which Transport: - $25. Note: Limit of 8. normally involves a long walk in through Cotter Gap Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Leader: John Sunday 8 November - Rock climbing - easy to Thwaite 6254 3193 (h). Transport: —$7. medium Come and learn and/or practise the basics of climbing 31 October-i November - Broom Clearing at either Booroomba Rocks or Gibraltar Peak, with an interesting return - M/M-R depending on weather conditions and the party. After taking part in the broom clearing, remain to Beginners welcome. Numbers may be limited. You camp in the area and recover. On Sunday morning, will need grippy footwear - Volleys or (preferably) climb Coronet Peak for good views and interesting better. Leader: John i'Ons 6231 6326. Transport: - rocks before returning to Orroral on foot. We will $8. visit Cotter Rocks and the unusual split rock on the way. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Leader: Saturday 14 November - Mount Wee Jasper - Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). Transport: —$7. LIE A straightforward climb through relatively (30)31 October-i November - Talaterang and undisturbed stringybark and apple box forest to the Beyond - M summit of Mount Wee Jasper. Restricted views from Arrive Tianj ara Plateau on Friday night for an early the summit but extensive views of Burrinjuck and the Saturday to Bushwalker Hill and Gadara Point. Brindabellas to be had along the way as well as Lunch at Talaterang with • great views of the waterfalls and caves to be explored. [16km + lOOm Budawangs. Descend to the South West amongst climb] Map: Couragago 1:25000. Leader: Terence some very thick scrub and around to Pigeon House Uren 6282 2403 (h). Transport: —$12-. Note: Limit Ck to look for a camping cave. On Sunday we return of 8. to Tianjara Plateau via Wombat ridge and Rusden Head. Hard with a lot of off-track walking. Maps: Milton and Tianjara 1:25,000 or CMW Budawangs. Leader: Kent Holman (02)4821 8633(h). Transport: —$30. Note Limit of 6.

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Currango Plain/Cooleman Plain - MIE Cycle Vietnam, climb Mount Kinabalu. Open to Starting at Gurrangorambla gate on Tantangara rd, other ideas and very flexible. Contact: Alan Davey huts we will visit are Oldfields, Pockets, Coolamine, on (02)4845 9 127(h). Bill Jones and Old Currango ruin. Other highlights are Harris Waterhole, Currango homestead and Cave LEADERS: creek. Probably leave a car on Port Phillip trail to save walk back across Tantangara reservoir. Majority Please use the sheet the Walks Booking Sheet to on tracks, rest across open country. About 15km a record who is booked on your walks (photocopy the day.. Maps: Rules Pt, Peppercorn 1:25,000. Leader: Murray Dow 6257 437 1(h). Transport: - $20 one in the January '9811 or pickup blank forms at Club Meetings). 14 November -2 December - Hume and Hovell Leave this information in your mailbox while you Track - LIE-M A long [300km] track walk from the James are away so we can find it in a Search and Rescue Fitzpatrick Trackhead at Wee Jasper to the Samuel emergency. Bullard Trackhead at , following part of the route taken by Hume and 1-lovell on their 1824 Don 'tforget to ring Stan Marks - Check-In Officer - expedition from Sydney to Port Phillip. The walk is as soon as you get back so he doesn't have to chase intended to take 19 days (14 walking days, 4 rest you. If you don't phone, Stan has to treat the days and 1 day to return to Canberra by bus) with two situation as a POSSIBLE EMERGENCY. resupply points along the way. Distance travelled each day will be mostly detennined by the availability of campsites varying between 13km and I CHINA EXPEDITION I 32km. Opportunities for anyone interested in doing Club members are still talking about travelling to only part of the walk to join/leave at , Talbingo China for a week or fortnight sometime in late or . Maps: Various. Leader: Terence September/early October. Phone Doug Wright on Uren 6282 2403 (h). Transport: $TBA. Note: Limit of 4. Bookings by 28/10 please, unless you are able 6281 4148(h) if you want to be brought up to date to make your own resupply arrangements. on possible travel arrangements. Wednesday 18 November - General Meeting SENIORS WEEK BUSHWALK Speaker: Neville Bleakley, on Mobilitiy and I I Stretching Excercises for Bushwalkers As part of Seniors Week organised by the Council on the Ageing (ACT), the club is 21-22 November - Classic Ettrema - M/R promoting a walk to demonstrate that people of More details next month, but will include exit via any age can enjoy and participate in walking. The Myall Creek.. Leader: Alan Vidler 6254 5373(h). theme of the week is "Keep up with us" and our Wednesday 25 November - Committee Meeting effort will be a walk from Kambah Pool to Pine Venue TBA island for a group of club members and seniors. The walk will be followed by a sausage sizzle. 28-29 November - Wombeyan Caves - S/E A car camping weekend with 2 very short (51an) I would welcome any offers of assistance walks (1 Box Vale Tunnel and Nattai Lookout, 2 from experienced walkers, both to walk with a Wombeyan Falls). Also a very scenic drive from small group of seniors and explain the virtues of Mittagong and optional cave inspections. Return via bushwalking, and to assist with transport. I am Taralga. Suitable for children. Map: Blue Mountains particularly interested in anyone who can bring Tourist Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h) theirown mini-bus. 0418 662 870(m). Transport: ' $25430 (plus camping and cave inspection fees). The number of participants is limited to 30. For details and offers of assistance, contact Sunday 29 November - - Booroomba Rocks me on 6278 3164. And no, I am not yet a senior rock climbing mys elfI Enjoy the glorious granite of Booroomba. Grades will depend on how strong the leaders feel. Allan Mikkelsen P Coordinator: John IOns 6231 6326. Transport: $8. I MEMBERSHIP MATTERS I Sunday 13 December - Sentry Box - M/R A rocky mountain in the southern part of the ACT. Prospective members: Lots and lots of rocks to explore after the 500 metre Sam Enge. climb up from the valley. Map: Yaouk 1:25,000. New members: Leader: Roger Edwards 6263 2613(w) Wendi Johnson, Marlene McClure, Carolyn Roberts, 6288 7863(h). Transport: ' $16 Neil McAllister, Roger Edwards, Membership Secretary P

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