HOBART WALKING CLUB INC. Circular 779 March 2013

Entertainment: Cycling in Myanmar with Nigel and Cheryl Pearson

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Print Post 739016/0005 2 MARCH 2013 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: Cycling Myanmar - Nigel and Cheryl Pearson

MARCH 2013 3 Calendar and Forward Walks - Full details Walks p.8 Cycling p.27 Date Day Class Activity Coordinator 1 Mar Fri SCNQ Old Lake Fenton Track Bob Wyatt 1 Mar Fri General Meeting & Entertainment Cycling Myanmar 2 Mar Sat MR Eves Peak Carolynne Smith 2 Mar Sat SE Eastern Shore David Leaman 3 Mar Sun MM South Wellington Circuit Brian Garland 3 Mar Sun DWNQ Dog Walk - Lower Slopes of Mt Wellington Kathleen McLaren 4 Mar Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 5 Mar Tue MM Ship Stern Bluff Blane Fitzgerald 5 Mar Tue CYC Pontville/Richmond Bruce Wilkinson 6 Mar Wed SE Opossum Bay Rob Hill 6 Mar Wed MM Ida Bay Kay Mallinson 7 Mar Thu LM Collins Bonnet - Thark Ridge Ruth Raward 7 Mar Thu CYC Broadmarsh Jon Grey 7 Mar Thu CYC Mangalore/Kingston Brian Haas 7 Mar Thu April Walks Preview Closing 8 Mar Fri SCNQ Coningham Stella Bucher 9 Mar Sat SM Tarn Shelf Chris Rathbone 9-11 Mar EXT MR Mt Victoria / Sophia Peak Paul Geeves 9-11 Mar EXT MR Western Arthurs Taster Carolynne Smith 9-12 Mar EXT MR Cathedral Mountain * A Alison Street 9-15 Mar EXT CYC North West Cycle Tour Linda Cook 10 Mar Sun ME Denmans Cove Marcia Solomon 10 Mar Sun MR Lost World Rob McGregor 11 Mar Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana 11-17 Mar EXT MR Snowy To Wellington Rupert Manners 12 Mar Tue MM Coningham Circuit Heather Hurd 12 Mar Tue CYC From Station Nursery Bruce Wilkinson 12 Mar Tue Circular Closing 13 Mar Wed SE Neika to South Hobart / City Carole Nodder 13 Mar Wed MM Big Bend to Collins Bonnet Clif Townsend 14 Mar Thu MM John Gora 14 Mar Thu CYC Dodges Ferry Carol Nodder 14 Mar Thu CYC /Ranelagh Brian Haas 15 Mar Fri SCNQ Jon Grey 16 Mar Sat SE Lewisham * V Carole Nodder 16 Mar Sat MR South Mt Bowes Paul Geeves 16-17 Mar WE STSA Working Bee see page 7 16-17 Mar WE MM BWT Weekend - Fingal Valley Andrew Davey 17 Mar Sun MM Cape Raoul Lee Douglas 17 Mar Sun Essential Skills Day see page 7 18 Mar Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Dianne Martin 4 MARCH 2013 18-21 Mar EXT CYC Bike Camp - Spring Beach Jenny Breen 19 Mar Tue MM Lewisham Cathy Hutton 19-20 Mar Tue CYC Westerway/Strathgordon Bruce Wilkinson 20 Mar Wed SE Wattle Hill Judy Bond 20 Mar Wed MM Marchwiel to Hell Fire Bluff Pieter Buining 21 Mar Thu LM The Watcher Peter Hendrie 21 Mar Thu CYC Huonville/Cradoc Malcolm Barron 21 Mar Thu CYC Cornelian Bay / Risdon Brook Dam Brian Haas 22 Mar Fri SCNQ Lake Dulverton Walking Track Bob Wyatt 23 Mar Sat SE Randalls Bay to Abels Bay Brian Garland 23 Mar Sat MR Scrivens Cone Paul Geeves 23-24 Mar WE Hut Working Bee see page 7 24 Mar Sun LM Mt Field West Chris Rathbone 25 Mar Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Wyn Manners 26 Mar Tue MM Cape Hauy & Munro Bight Lookouts Roger Hurd 26 Mar Tue CYC Huonville Bruce Wilkinson 26 Mar Tue Executive Meeting 5.00 pm 63 Melville St 26 Mar Tue Circular Production Geoff & Val Baxter 27 Mar - 4 Apr EXT MM Rupert Manners 27 Mar Wed SE Government Hills Malcolm Barron 27 Mar Wed MM Blakes Opening Warwick Risby 28 Mar Thu MM Hartz Peak & Mt Snowy Malcolm Sherlock 28 Mar Thu CYC Intercity Cycleway Bob Wyatt 28 Mar Thu CYC Pontville/Richmond Brian Haas 29 Mar Fri SCNQ Rosny / Bellerive Phyl Wyatt 29 Mar - 2 Apr EXT MM Caveside - Easter Trip Linda Cook 30 Mar Sat SE Gretna Jeanette Brown 1 Apr Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle - Cancelled Alan Wilson 2 Apr Tue MM Ice House Track / Rocking Stone / Panorama Track Roger Hurd 2 Apr Tue CYC Kempton / Huntington Tier Dave Tucker 3 Apr Wed SE Mt Wellington Duncan Hamilton 3 Apr Wed MM Cathedral Rock/ Thumbs Kevin Hogue 4 Apr Thu MM Mt Connection Circuit Jim Baptist 4 Apr Thu NQ Stick Walk - A Volcanic Valley David Leaman 4 Apr Thu CYC Salmon Ponds/Bushy Park Cecilia Eriksson 4 Apr Thu CYC Cremorne/Opossum Bay Brian Haas 5 Apr Fri SCNQ Cornelian Bay - Botanical Gardens Jon Grey 5 Apr Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: Bob Boocock. Kayaking trips around the world 6 Apr Sat SE Mt Elizabeth Judy Bond 6 Apr Sat SE Wellington Falls Bike & Walk Nick Hume 7 Apr Sun MM Ship Stern Bluff / Tunnel Bay Patricia Colles 8 Apr Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana MARCH 2013 5 9 Apr Tue MM T B A Rosanna Cameron 9 Apr Tue CYC Bushy Park Bruce Wilkinson 10 Apr Wed SE Dieter Buechner 10 Apr Wed MM Beyond Newdegate Pass Margaret Proudlock 11 Apr Thu MM Mt Wellington Alan Wilson 11 Apr Thu CYC Margate – Kettering Brian Haas 12 Apr Fri SCNQ Cascade Gardens Linear Track Carmen Walker 13 Apr Sat MM Selma And The Plug Philip Rogers 13 Apr Sat SE The Fazackerly Hilton David Leaman 14 Apr Sun MR Hartz Peak & Mt Snowy Pam Powell 15 Apr Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Dianne Martin 16 Apr Tue MM Chauncy Vale & Flat Rock Norm Davie 16 Apr Tue CYC Bruce Wilkinson 17 Apr Wed SM Ragged Tier Judy Bond 17 Apr Wed MM Trestle Mountain Jenny Ford 18 Apr Thu MM Bluff River Gorge Jim Baptist 18 Apr Thu CYC Mangalore – Kempton Brian Haas 19 Apr Fri SCNQ Mortimer Bay Phyl Wyatt 20 Apr Sat MM Fortescue To Dolomieu Roger Hurd 20 Apr Sat SE Lachlan Christine Wright 21 Apr Sun LR Hazards Traverse David Chung 21 Apr Sun DWNQ Dog Walk - Kingston Beach / Alum Cliffs Kathleen McLaren 21 Apr Sun Essential Skills Day see page 7 22 Apr Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Wyn Manners 23 Apr Tue MM Knocklofty to Junction Cabin Roger Hurd 23 Apr Tue CYC Melton Mowbray Bruce Wilkinson 24 Apr Wed SM Tarn Shelf Judith Holmes 24 Apr Wed MM Tarn Shelf Fagus Viewing Barry Ford 24-27 Apr EXT MM Fagus at Cradle Carolynne Smith 25 Apr Thu MM Mt Field East Alan Wilson 25 Apr Thu CYC Dunalley – Brian Haas 26 Apr Fri SCNQ Lake Fenton - Fagus Bob Wyatt 26-28 Apr EXT MM Fagus at Lake Dobson Base Camp Dawn Hendrick 27 Apr Sat SE Coningham Jeanette Brown 27 Apr Sat MM Shene to Mt Dismal John Cannon 28 Apr Sun MM Brown Mountain from Coal Valley Tony Woolford 29 Apr Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Rupert Manners 30 Apr Tue MM Tarn Shelf Circuit Philip Le Grove 30 Apr Tue CYC Forcett Bruce Wilkinson 1 May Wed SE Myrtle Falls Lee Ritchie 1 May Wed MR Macgregor Peak Gillian Fitzgerald 2 May Thu MM Salters Point Jim Baptist 2 May Thu CYC Margate – Longley Brian Haas 6 MARCH 2013 3 May Fri SCNQ Margate Rivulet John Howse 4 May Sat MM Windermere Linda Cook 4-5 May WE SM The Steppes Training Weekend Pam Powell 5 May Sun SM Steppes Day Walk Pam Powell 6 May Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 9-12 May EXT MR Miena - Base Camp Rupert Manners 10-12 May EXT MM Lake Dobson Hut Dawn Albert 23-26 May EXT MR Mt Field - Basecamp Rupert Manners 3-10 Jun EXT MM Overland Track Rupert Manners

President’s Report This month we discussed our marketing strategy in more detail. I have been speaking to the ABC about having a monthly slot on the radio talking about the up and coming walks. We also thought that car stickers were a good idea and are pursuing the printing of those. Our proposed slogan was “get outdoors with the hobartwalkingclub.org.au”. We have had 60 new members so far this year which is very pleasing. We discussed in detail PWS new Overland Track Usage Policy. The policy is that you can only go north for one node(hut). You can join the Overland at other places such as the Never Never but you then have to head in a southerly direction. The exceptions PWS had noted were

1. Entry onto the Overland Track from the Never Never, Traveller Range and Ducane Range. If entry is made via these routes, walkers must complete their walk on the OLT in a north-south direction. 2. Cradle => Rodway (O/N) => Cradle (day walk to Barn Bluff / Waterfall Valley) 3. Arm River => Pelion (O/N) => Arm River (day walks to Ossa, Pelion East, Pelion West, Oakleigh) 4. Lake St Clair => Pine Valley (O/N) => Lake St Clair (Lake Marion, Labyrinth, Acropolis) 5. Cradle => Lake McCrae or Mt Inglis => Cradle 6. Mersey Valley => Junction Lake => Never Never => Lees Paddocks => Lees 7. Lake St Clair/Narcissus => Byron, Cuvier, Traveller Range, Olympus

I have a copy of the full policy if members would like to read and comment. I also put a copy on our Facebook page.

We have asked for four further exceptions: 1. Heading north to Ducane Gap for access to the Ducane Range and the Traveller range. 2. Heading north from the Never Never to climb Ossa etc and to exit via the Arm River Track and the Lees Paddock Track. 3. Heading to Kia Ora hut directly from Lees Paddock to climb Ossa and to exit via the Arm River Track and the Lees Paddock Track. This is the most direct way to Mt Ossa. 4. Mt Proteus is a significant Abel which is normally approached from Pine Forest Moor. The approach to Pine Forest Moor is either from the north or south but both approaches would not comply with the new policy.

MARCH 2013 7 Visitors The Club is very accommodating to visitors but the policy is that a visitor is allowed on a walk at the absolute discretion of the coordinator. A coordinator needs to be sure the visitor can complete the walk. It is also the policy that one member can take one visitor, but again it is up to the coordinator if they will accept more.

Rupert Manners, President

Membership News New Members The Executive wishes to congratulate the following members who were elected to full HWC Membership on 29 January 2013: Phyllis Sorour, Sharlene Currie, Johanna Owens and Garry Hulme, and Debbie Easther Welcome to Prospective Members On behalf of all Club members I welcome the following Prospective Members to the Club: Melanie Pittard, Rachel Walter, Lee Thomas-Kunyoul, Elizabeth Newell, Gail Ridley, Jeff Ridley, Rebecca Clifton, Ben Robinson, Jeffrey Leis, Suzanne Bullock, Mick Wijitnoppakun, Eileen Kraus, Annette Hackett, Gail Steel, Perry Steel, Keabbe Gassib, Gayle Broder, and Fiona Howie Geoff O'Hara, Membership Officer

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 start of 2013 will be as follows: 17 March: Coordinator Greg Downer 21 April: Coordinator Sue Denman

Please contact the coordinator listed should you be interested in attending a ‘Skills’ Day. Call Stuart Whitney on 6234 7871 if you have difficulty contacting the relevant coordinator. Stuart Whitney, Essential Skills Coordinator

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. 26 Mar Tue Geoff & Val Baxter, 11 Mortimer Ave, Mt Stuart. 23 Apr Tue Cynthia Johnson & Kevin Hogue, 56 Anstey St, Howrah. 28 May Tue Maryanne Skitt 19 Bedford St, New Town. Jim Anderson, Circular Coordinator

Ski and Hut Notes The Lake Dobson Memorial Hut working bee dates are the weekends of 23 - 24 March and 20 - 21 April. The STSA working bee dates are 16 - 17 March and 20 - 21 April. 8 MARCH 2013

Bookings for the Hut can be made by contacting Dawn Hendrick on 6272 2477 or 0430 023 693 Fred Koolhof, Ski and Hut Secretary

WANTED: - someone to learn the walks data officer position for job sharing. Tuition will certainly be given to any willing person wishing to learn this job which is vital to the running of the club circular. Contact me via: [email protected] or via telephone 6228 3228. Vicki Martin, Walks Data Officer WALK SECRETARY NOTES If you GPS track your walks, especially if off-track, we request you send your tracks to me as a gpx file or detailed Garmin file. Also give the information (distance/height etc) to the Walks Data Officer to log into the Filemaker Program.

For those sending in walks Previews and Reports, please send within the text as an ordinary email. There is ONLY a need to give distance, height, hrs, maps, phone numbers etc if there are any changes to what has been printed on the forms. The Walks Data Officer will always send a return email to verify anything that is different from the database and also to verify that the Preview, Report and/or Forward Walks Programs have been logged in.

Enjoy your walking. Andrew Davey, Walks Secretary

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 MARCH 2013 9 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.

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]

10 MARCH 2013 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 22 Feb – Fri Dave Burrows Walk, Margate SCNQ Maria Bucher 6229 2316

23 Feb – Sat Bellettes Beach SM 7 km 50 m 4 hr Rob Hill 6247 6537

23-25 Feb – EXT Cheyne Range *A M John Street 6239 1690 or 0428 407 576 Collingwood/Rufus/Nive

23 Feb - 3 Mar EXT Princess & Nichols Ranges MR 11 km m hr Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Olegas/Lancelot/Olga e-mail – [email protected]

24 Feb – Sun Mt Bridges *A SR 11 km 200m 5hr Helen Daly 6243 6738 or 0428 435 363 Tyenna/Dobson/Mt Field NP

25 Feb – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Wyn Manners 6292 1310 or 0417 921 310

25-27 Feb – EXT MM 14 km 150 m 4-5 hr Warwick Risby 6225 1711 Cloudy / Fluted Cape/D'Entrecasteaux

26 Feb – Tue Dogs Head MM Rob Hill 6247 6537 Interlaken/Lake Sorell

26 Feb – Tue Executive Meeting at 5.00 pm

27 Feb – Wed Peter Murrell Reserve SE 8 km 50 m 3-4 hr Felicity Walch 6229 5391 MARCH 2013 11

27 Feb – Wed East Cloudy Head MM 12 km 292 m 4 hr Warwick Risby 6225 1711 Cloudy/Nth Bruny/D’Entrecasteaux

28 Feb – Thu Clear Hill & Adamsfield MM 12 km 570 m 6 hr Malcolm Sherlock 0417 653 548 Wedge/Tiger

1 Mar – Fri Old Lake Fenton Track SCNQ 4 km 50 m 4 hr Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 0417 321 483 Tyenna/Dobson A trip to Lake Fenton in Mt Field National Park (Parks pass required) to see if we can find some Prionotes in flower along the old pack track. Meet at Granton Reserve for morning tea and be ready to leave by 10.15 am, we will share transport from here. Slow pace, probably wet and rough under foot so good footwear required. Be prepared for variable mountain top weather conditions. (Approx 200 km return).

1 Mar – 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 7.15 pm on the day of the meeting. Entertainment:. Cycling Myanmar - Nigel and Cheryl Pearson have cycled extensively through Myanmar over the last five years covering more than 5,000 km, from remote hill villages to the Andaman Coast. They will take us on a journey, sharing their experiences and knowledge of this magical country. 2 Mar – Sat Eastern Shore SE 7.5 km 70 m 4 hr David Leaman 6244 1233 Tas Towns/Hobart/Derwent Meet near tennis court/entry Motoryacht Club, Lindisfarne at 10.30 am for a wander around/over Natone Hill.

2 Mar – Sat Eves Peak MR 10 km 1000 m 7-8 hr Carolynne Smith 6229 3337 Anne/Wedge Eve’s Peak affords grandstand views of the south west and in particular, the Anne Massif. A longish haul up Mt Eliza on a steep track and a final boulder field, before a nice saunter across the plateau to the summit boulder field of Eve. Pace medium to fast, but really, stamina, a good set of knees and happiness on rock, is all that is needed. Bring water and full foul weather gear. Recommended for fit prospectives who must book. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 7:30. Please book by 9 00 pm on the 1st. 12 MARCH 2013 3 Mar – Sun Dog Walk - Lower Slopes of Mt Wellington DWNQ ? km m 2 hr Kathleen McLaren 0407 507 835 Mt Wellington Walks An SM level dog walk on the lower slopes of Mt Wellington. We will leave from the end of Pottery Road onto fire trails in Wellington Park to the top end of Lenah Valley Road. The park is a dogs on lead area. The walk continues down Lenah Valley Road on a foot track to the Rangeview Crescent dogs off-lead area. There is a short section of streets to walk over to Ruth Drive and back to Pottery Road. There is one quite steep uphill section on the fire trail with the rest of the walk ranging from flat to medium steepness. Water for dogs is available in the New Town Rivulet. This circuit takes about 2 hours. Please book with leader.

3 Mar – Sun South Wellington Circuit MM 10 km 550 m 6 hr Brian Garland 6225 4153 Mt Wellington Walks By first climbing the Ice House Track and then descending from South Wellington to the Potato Fields, we do a tour of the impressive sights of this part of Mt Wellington. The final leg is along to the Milles Tack (past Disappearing Tarn) and back to cars. Pace medium. Some rock hopping. Meet at 8.30 am at Upper Springs car park.

4 Mar – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 0407 320 766 Meet to depart at 10.00 am at car park at Roches Beach (off Kirra Rd) for a toddle along the beach and up along part of the track around Single Hill. Toddlers might have a browse in the rock pools or paddle and play on the beach if summer lingers on. Bring a picnic and appropriate clothing. All welcome, finish around noon.

5 Mar – Tue Ship Stern Bluff MM 10 km 490 m 4-5 hr Blane Fitzgerald 6234 4752 Raoul/ A walk with good coastal views to the sea platform below Ship Stern Bluff. If time and party allow, a side trip to Tunnel Bay. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water. Pace medium. Depart Old Zoo site on the Domain at 8.30 am. Approximate return driving distance 220 km.

6 Mar – Wed Opossum Bay SE 8 km 50 m 4 hr Rob Hill 6247 6537 Taroona A leisurely walk around the Gellibrand Peninsula visiting the family tomb and walking the beaches and cliffs before the golf course is established. Meet in Clarence Street, Howrah next to the Shoreline Shopping Centre at 9.30 am or at the car park in Opossum Bay at 10.00 am. This enables public transport users to meet the group and obtain a lift. Bring MARCH 2013 13 lunch, water, raincoat and swimming togs if you wish. Pace medium/slow. Prospectives are welcome, but please book.

6 Mar – Wed Ida Bay MM 13 km 30 m 5 hr Kay Mallinson 6244 3714 0409 249 761 Leprena A trip on the historic for the first 7 km to Deep Hole, morning tea, then a mostly flat walk through open forest to the scenic Southport Lagoon. Coastal scrubby track to Southport Bluff. Bring swimmers. Return can be on the train or on foot. Fare is $12.50 one way or $25 return. Recommended for prospectives who must book, pace moderate, bring water. Leader may be camping at Southport Lagoon after the walk. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 7.45 am for the 9.30 am train. About 200 km return car trip.

7 Mar – Thu Collins Bonnet - Thark Ridge LM 16 km 800 m 6 hr Ruth Raward 6244 4467 Collinsvale/Mt Wellington Walks/Derwent This is a good leg stretch from Big Bend via Thark Ridge to Collins Bonnet, returning via the fire trail. Some rock hopping along the way. Prospectives please book. Come prepared for all weather conditions with plenty of water. Pace medium. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am.

7 Mar – Thu APRIL 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 , 63 Melville St, Hobart, by 12 noon today.

8 Mar – Fri Coningham SCNQ 4 km 50 m 2 hr Stella Bucher 6229 8077 D’entrecasteaux An easy walk in Coningham area. Beach visit for swim - if weather encourages! Bring water and lunch. Meet at Margate Hall ( corner Van Morey Road) at 10.00 am. Pace slow.

9 Mar – Sat Tarn Shelf SM 10 km 300 m 4-5 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Mt Field NP/Tyenna/ Dobson e-mail – [email protected] An easy paced ramble to imbibe the clear autumn air of the Mt Field region. Probably go to Lake Newdegate and return the same way. The walk will begin with a 200m ascent from Lake Dobson car park. Bring full foul weather gear just in case. A lower walk may be substituted if the forecast is bad. It may suit some to stay at the club hut and meet the leader there - if so let me know. Depart Fitzroy Gardens 8.30 am. Return driving distance 180 km. 14 MARCH 2013 9-11 Mar – EXT Mt Victoria / Sophia Peak MR 10 km 800 m 6-8 hr Paul Geeves 6231 5215 Tullah/Sophia e-mail – [email protected] The aim is to visit Sophia Peak and Victoria Peak on the West Coast near Tullah. This is an off track walk so be prepared for some scrub. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Fuel stoves required. Pace moderate. Bookings by Tuesday 5 March 2013. Contact leader for further details.

9-11 Mar – EXT Western Arthurs Taster MR 32 km 1100 m hr Carolynne Smith 6229 3337 The plan is to set up camp at Junction Creek or somewhere on the plain and do a day return trip, possibly as far as Lake Cygnus. A long climb up Moraine A, leads to great views and a relatively easy ridgeline traverse. This is a trip for those who feel they are not able to undertake the whole traverse due to time or other constraints, and for those who would love to have a peek to see why the range is so special. Numbers limit will apply. Fit prospectives welcome. Full overnight gear required. It has been confirmed with Parks that the campsites are open and usable. The camp pads and toilet at Junction Creek are not affected by fire. The campsite further south of Junction Creek also avoided being burnt. Contact leader for departure details. Book by 4 March.

9-12 Mar – EXT Cathedral Mountain * A MR 15 km 800 m 6-8 hr Alison Street 6239 1690 Cathedral/Mersey e-mail – [email protected] We will walk in along Moses Track. If the weather is good, we will continue to near the top of Cathedral Mountain, where one can get excellent sunset views, otherwise we will camp near Chalice Lake. From there I plan to do an off-track day walk to Cathedral Mountain and Twin Spires and wander north along the Cathedral Plateau. The next day we will move on to Lake Myrtle, with a side trip to Mt Ragoona. We will walk out via Lake Bill. The pace will be moderate. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Suitable for fit prospectives who must book. Numbers limit of 8. Booking by email preferred.

9-15 Mar – EXT North West Cycle Tour CYC Linda Cook 6228 4986 This tour is always very popular because most meals can be bought each day and much of the cycling is done on quiet scenic country roads. The pace will be very casual giving plenty of time to smell the roses and debutantes are encouraged to give this tour a go to learn much from the* Experienced Old Hands*. We have a lot of fun and swims along the way, visit many coffee shops, enjoy many Happy Hours and counter meals are possible most nights. Distances: Bracknell 55 km, Caveside 65 km plus a rest day, Port Sorell 80km, Westbury 60 km, Longford 50 km, Valleyfield 34 km. Meet at the Ross 8.15/8.30 for MARCH 2013 15 morning tea before departure. Feel free to contact me for any queries, best in the evenings. The cars will be parked on private property.

10 Mar – Sun Denmans Cove SM 10 km 200 m 5 hr Marcia Solomon 6250 3516 Port Arthur Hippolyte/Storm Bay We start down through tall forest to the water, after which the walk follows the coast of Stinking Bay. Some uneven rock near the creek crossing which will be near to dry in March. Bring plenty of water, gaiters and bathers. Pace medium/considerate. Arrange transport sharing in Somerville Street, Sorell opposite the Police Station ready to leave by 8.30am and/or meet leader in Taranna opposite Fishlips (shop) at 9.30 am. Approx. return driving distance 136 km from Sorell.

10 Mar – Sun Lost World MR 9 km 400 m 6.5 hr Rob McGregor 6223 5154 Wellington Walks From the Springs upper car-park we’ll go along to the Sawmill track and ascend to the base of the Organ Pipes (music swells to crescendo). The further ascent to the Lost World is more a route than a track and requires rock scrambling. The Lost World is subterranean so, unless you have a prior arrangement with some local Ariadne, bring a torch. Then a short stroll to Mt Arthur from where it’s all down-hill; a road walk to The Chalet and then to The Springs. Not a very long walk but the 400m climb puts it in the M category with a slowish pace. Its now close to the equinox but snow is possible any time of year. Departing Fitzroy Gardens 8.30 am and The Springs upper car park 9.00 am.

11 Mar – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Helen Dalla-Fontana 6228 3718 0408 622 320 Meet outside the gates of the Waterworks Reserve for a 10.00 am walk around the dams. Bring morning tea and suitable clothing for the day. Expect to be finished by noon. Visitors welcome with or without a toddler.

11-17 Mar – EXT Snowy to Wellington MR Rupert Manners 6292 1310 e-mail – [email protected] I have been on the committee which has been looking at the proposal to have a walk from Wellington to the Snowys and so have spent some time looking at maps of the area. The plan is to walk from Snowy North over Nevada and Snowy South and then cross over to the and walk into Hobart. The walk will involve a high level traverse of the Snowys, some walking on forestry roads and firetrails, a bit of scrub, maybe a creek crossing or two , but it will be an adventure. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit. Book with the leader by 1st March. Email [email protected] 16 MARCH 2013 12 Mar – Tue Coningham Circuit MM 11 km 370 m 4-5 hr Heather Hurd 6229 6922 0419 565 991 Barnes Bay/D'entrecasteaux Meet at the Margate Hall at 9.00 am to travel to Hopwood Road. Walk over Sheppards Hill and down to Pear Tree Bay, return along the coast to Coningham, swimming is just possible on a nice day. Suitable for Prospective Members, please book with Co-ordinator, carry water and foul weather gear.

12 Mar – Tue APRIL 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.

13 Mar – Wed Neika to Sth Hobart / City SE 12 km m 5 hr Carole Nodder 6244 4293 This is a new walk which will allow a good amount of downhill walking which could be very welcome if hot weather prevails. To access the meeting place catch the Route 49 Fern Tree bus from Stop H Franklin Square at 10.15 a.m. (DO NOT CATCH THE ROUTE 45 BUS WHICH LEAVES THE SAME STOP AT 10.10). Get off the bus at the Neika bus terminus 3 km beyond the Fern Tree stop. Or, park in Wentworth St. S. Hobart and catch the Route 49 Fern Tree bus near St. Johns Hospital in cascade Rd. aproximately 10.20am. The walk will start from Neika bus terminus, along the pipeline track, down through Waterworks Reserve back to the city, or Wentworth St. for those who have parked there. Prospectives welcome but please phone before day of walk.

13 Mar – Wed Big Bend to Collins Bonnet MM 16 km 620 m 6 hr Clif Townsend 6257 1266 Mt Wellington Walks The walk will commence at Big Bend car park on the Pinnacle Road and follow the Big Bend trail and Collins Bonnet track traversing over Mt Connection along part of the East West trail, then a steady climb to the summit of Collins Bonnet 1261m for lunch. Suitable for Prospectives who must book. Bring camera, water, food and appropriate wet weather gear and footwear. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens for car pooling and depart at 8:00am and meet the leader at Big Bend car park by 8.30 am.

14 Mar – Thu Cape Raoul MM 13.6 km 550 m 6 hr John Gora 6225 3373 Raoul/Storm Bay Meet to depart at 8.00 am at Fitzroy Gardens, or meet opposite the Sorell Police Station in Sommerville Street by 8.30 am. A pleasant coastal walk on the with great views. MARCH 2013 17 15 Mar – Fri New Town Rivulet SCNQ 4.5 km 130 m 3 hr Jon Grey 6228 5595 0427 285595 Street Atlas Meet at the car park opposite the Lady Franklin Museum in Lenah Valley Rd at 10.30 am for a slow walk beside the New Town Rivulet. This can be easily shortened by those who’d prefer not to do the complete walk. Lunch will be in the park near the bridge for non- walkers who’d like to join us at around noon.

16 Mar – Sat Lewisham * V SE 12 km m 5 hr Carole Nodder 6244 4293 Meet 10.00 am at Sorell Police Station Somerville St for a moderately paced walk of approximately 12 km on coastal track, beach and optional cliff track between Lewisham and Spectacle head Dodges Ferry. Prospectives welcome but please phone me before day of walk. There is a possibility of a swim.

16 Mar – Sat South Mt Bowes MR 6 km 600 m 6-8 hr Paul Geeves 6278 8672 Bowes/Wedge e-mail – [email protected] The aim is to visit the peak now known as south Mount Bowes. It is an 884m high point due south of Mt Bowes. We will approach it from the Scotts Peak Road from near Clear Creek/Woody Forest Island. This is off track walking so be prepared for rock and scrub. Suitable for fit prospectives who must book. Full wet weather gear required. Pace moderate. Bookings by Wednesday 13 March 2013. Contact leader for further details.

16-17 Mar – WE Bwt Weekend - Fingal Valley MM Andrew Davey 6239 6178 e-mail – [email protected] Get Together BWT Weekend is Sat - Sun 16 - 17 March based at Scotch-Oakburn Valley Camp (formerly Fawlty Towers near Fingal / Avoca). Can arrive Friday evening after 5 pm to set up tent or book bunk or cabin / flat. Very limited number of flats. HWC to help subsidise some of Saturday night meal. A variety of walk are available from St Pauls Dome (MM/R) to St Patrick Head (SE/SM = all track) and East and West Towers (MR). The rough for St Pauls Dome and East and WestTowersis through relatively open bush. All the walks have at least some up hill, including a very short steepish section for St Patrick Head. If you’d like an SE beach walk, please turn up and offer; there would be takers. All the main walks will be Saturday with only shorter ones Sunday. Walks will start 10 am sharp from what was FawltyTowers near Fingal. Saturday night is a shared meal to which the HWC is making a contribution. Accommodation:- is either tent ($13 / night) or bunks ($26 / night). Full kitchen and shower facilities whether camping or bunking. Do come to socialise with fellow walkers. Contact :- Andrew Davey for more details after 21 Feb. I will probably leave Friday afternoon for the area. 18 MARCH 2013 17 Mar – Sun Cape Raoul MM 13.6 km 550 m 6 hr Lee Douglas 6225 5361 (not after 8 p.m.) Raoul/Storm Bay A chance to enjoy a day out on the Peninsula. This walk has it all; spectacular views, interesting vegetation and amazing geology. If we're really lucky we might even see sea eagles and other wild life. Expect a steady but moderate pace with some ups and downs following a well worn track. There will be time to admire the scenery and enjoy a hot cuppa over morning tea and lunch. Moderate fitness necessary. Bring full foul weather gear and water. Please phone leader for departure details by Saturday 16th March. Number limit will apply.

18 Mar – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Dianne Martin 6225 3731 0428 545 450 Meet at Alexandra Battery car park on Churchill Ave Lower Sandy Bay at 10.00 am for a toddle to Blinking Billy Point and return to explore the Battery. Expect to finish by 12 when we will host a barbecue at our home which backs onto the Battery. For anyone who wishes to stay on BYO Meat etc. All Welcome.

18-21 Mar – EXT Bike Camp - Spring Beach CYC Jenny Breen 0439 446 690 You are invited to spend a few days at "Camelot", Spring Beach for a bike camp. There is room to pitch a tent, bring a van or use a bed in the shack. Turn right at the Orford bridge and drive for 4km to Spring Beach. "Camelot "is on the right just before the beach. Day trippers are welcome on any given day. Proposed itinerary. Monday: Arrive in the afternoon to settle in at the shack. We will BBQ tea. Bring own meat and a salad or dessert to share. Tuesday: Depart 10:00 am for a ride to Triabunna via Barton Avenue and return to Spring Beach. BBQ tea as last night. Wednesday: At 9:15 we will drive to Kelverton Beach, 10 km south of Swansea. We will ride to Swansea for morning tea, then to Dolphin Sands for lunch before riding back to the cars. Return to Spring Beach and enjoy a counter meal at Blue Waters. Thursday: We will leave the shack at 9:15 and drive to the Woodsdale Hall. At 10:00, we will ride to Parratta for lunch before returning to the cars. Please ring Jenny and Dennis Breen on 0439 446 690 if you require more details.

19 Mar – Tue Lewisham MM 16 km 180 m 5 hr Cathy Hutton 6243 8044 Contact Leader for details. MARCH 2013 19 20 Mar – Wed Wattle Hill SE 10 km 150 m 3.5 hr Judy Bond 6253 6058 0448 900 910 Sorell An easy paced walk on private property in the Wattle Hill area. This walk will be on fire trials and bush tracks. Meet in the park opposite the Police Station, Sommerville Street, Sorell ready to move of at 10.00 am. There will be a further 13km drive to start the walk. I expect the walk to be completed around 2pm. Recommended for prospectives who must book.

20 Mar – Wed Marchwiel to Hell Fire Bluff MM 12 km 200 m 5 hr Pieter Buining 6244 3714 0409 655 024 Kellevie Regardless of the weather, this is a fabulous walk along the foreshore of Marchwiel going to the Blowhole and then to Hellfire Bluff for lunch. It's one of my favourite walks. Bring the usual water and wet weather gear. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am to arrange transport and then meet your leader at Sorell, outside the Police Station at 8.20 am. Suitable for prospective walkers who must book.

21 Mar – Thu The Watcher LM 15 km 600 m 7 hr Peter Hendrie 6227 9612 0406 930 849 Mount Field NP/Dobson/Tyenna The plan is to go in the clockwise direction. In the event of bad weather, alternatives will be considered on the day. Please note the early start - 7.30 am from Fitzroy Gardens. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water and full foul weather gear.

22 Mar – Fri Lake Dulverton Walking Track SCNQ 5 km 10 m 4 hr Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 0417 321 483 Oatlands An opportunity to walk part of a new track along the original railway line from Oatlands to Parattah. Meet at the parking area behind the Brighton Bakery ready to leave at 9.30 am. We will share transport from there to Oatlands. We will start walking from the original railway station in Wellington St. Pace, very slow (Bob is a very s-l-o-w walker!). Lunch - somewhere along the way! Be prepared for Oatlands weather conditions!

23 Mar – Sat Randalls Bay To Abels Bay SE 8 km 100 m 3.5 hr Brian Garland 6225 4153 Lymington This walk explores near some of the attractive bays on the . We travel from Randalls Bay towards Abels Bay on a variety of beaches, tracks and roads. Lunch will probably be near some interesting sandstone formations. Pace easy. Meet at 9.30 am at Margate Hall at the corner of Van Morey Road and Channel Highway (or phone co- ordinator to arrange another meeting place). 20 MARCH 2013 23 Mar – Sat Scrivens Cone MR 10 km 800 m 6-8 hr Paul Geeves 6278 8672 Nevada, Skeleton/Tyenna e-mail – [email protected] The aim is to visit a small peak in the Snowy Range to the north of Nevada Peak. This includes off track walking so be prepared for rock and scrub. Suitable for fit prospectives who must book. Full wet weather gear required. Pace moderate. Bookings by Wednesday 20 March 2013. Contact leader for further details.

24 Mar – Sun Mt Field West LM 17 km 750 m 7-8 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Mount Field NP/Dobson/Tyenna e-mail – [email protected] The long walk to Field West is varied and interesting and the plateau and summit offer great South West views when conditions are clear. Some boulder-hopping. Full foul weather gear essential - very exposed area. Bring water. Recommended for fit prospectives who must book. Pace medium to fast. Depart Fitzroy Gardens 7.30 am. Return driving distance 180km (including ~15km up a very narrow and windy mountain road).

25 Mar – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Wyn Manners 6292 1310 0417 921 310 Meet at the end of Forest Road Knocklofty Reserve at 10.00 am for a toddle around Knocklofty. Bring a picnic and appropriate clothing. Expect to be finished by 12 noon. Visitors welcome.

26 Mar – Tue Cape Hauy & Munro Bight Lookouts MM 11 km 546 m 4-5 hr Roger Hurd 6229 6922 0448 296 922 Hippolyte/Storm Bay Meet at Old Zoo Site, Lower Domain Road, at 8.30 am or at Sorell outside Police Station at 8.50 am. From Fortesque Bay we will proceed to Cape Hauy and enjoy the views before retreating to the track junction taking us to the Munro Bight Lookouts. Suitable for Prospective Members, please book with Co-ordinator, carry water and foul weather gear

26 Mar – Tue APRIL CIRCULAR PRODUCTION This will be at the home of Geoff & Val Baxter, 11 Mortimer Ave, Mt Stuart. 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.

26 Mar – Tue Executive Meeting at 5.00 pm

MARCH 2013 21 27 Mar – 4 Apr – EXT South Coast Track MM Rupert Manners 6292 1310 e-mail [email protected] The plan is to fly to Melaleuca and to walk the South Coast Track to . This is one of best walks. Fabulous scenery, great beaches, great campsites and of course a little bit of mud. I plan to do a side trip to the summit of the Ironbounds. . Recommended for prospectives who must book. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit . Book with the coordinator by 13th March. Email : [email protected]

27 Mar – Wed Government Hills SE 8 km 250 m 3.5 hr Malcolm Barron 6243 8082 0418 334 926 Hobart/Derwent An easy walk, mostly on well made tracks, offering extensive views of the Derwent and surrounding areas. Grades are not excessively steep, a short traveling distance from Hobart. Recommended for prospectives, who must book. Bring water. Departure details from trip coordinator. Bookings by 25th March. Approximate return driving distance 20 km.

27 Mar – Wed Blakes Opening MM 16 km 150 m 5.5 hr Warwick Risby 6225 1711 Picton A forest walk with plenty of cutting grass, mud, & many fallen trees to negotiate so if able bring hand saws to help clear the track with the usual food, water, wet weather gear and camera. Lunch on rocks of the Huon River near Blakes Opening. The first part of the track has rises and falls before levelling out with some glimpses of the Huon River. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens for car pooling ready to depart at 8.00 am or be waiting at Summerleas Road & Huon Hwy Kingston ready for the city group by 8.10 am. Suitable for Prospective members who must book. Medium pace. Return driving 180 km.

28 Mar – Thu Hartz Peak & Mt Snowy MM 10 km 560 m 5.5 hr Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 0417 653 548 Waterloo/Hartz On a fine weather day this is an alpine walk you shouldn't miss. There are four attractive tarns that we will pass on this circuit walk. The track from the trail-head to the summit of Hartz Peak is a well worn path at an easy angle though the same cannot be said of the descent to the saddle between Hartz and Snowy. There are various routes down and all involve boulders of varying sizes, a slow but interesting descent. Full foul weather gear is essential. Medium pace. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens for an 8.00 am departure. Prospectives are welcome but must book with the coordinator. 22 MARCH 2013 29 Mar – Fri Rosny / Bellerive SCNQ 5 km 10 m 2 hr Phyl Wyatt 6247 8966 Street Atlas Meet at Rosny College ready to leave at 10.30 am. We will have morning tea on the Boardwalk and then walk the Clarence Foreshore Trail to Bellerive Beach. If you wish you can buy fish and chips for lunch and then try out the adult fitness course. Weather could be OK for a swim. Others may wish to join us about 12.00 noon at the beach.

29 Mar – 2 Apr – EXT Caveside - Easter Trip MM Linda Cook 6228 4986 Mole Creek/Mersey SE/MM - Easter is early this year which means that bush walks, cycling, swimming, tennis for two, relaxing with a book or visiting many attractions the Meander Valley has to offer. We will be car camping so bring those extra luxuries, Happy Hour treats to share and to help reduce the work load for Joe to supply cut wood for us, portable Gas BBQS would be appreciated. Walks and rides will be on offer but please feel free to pursue your own agenda, Prospectives are very welcome and the approx distance is 300km return. For any inquiries, best to phone 6228 4986 in the evenings. Prospectives welcome but must book.

30 Mar – Sat Gretna SE 7-8 km m 3-4 hr Jeanette Brown 6227 1828 This is a wonderful walk on private property just past Gretna and shows off our colourful Autumn at its best. It is through open country and along the Derwent River. Please meet

1 Apr – Mon Toddlers Toddle - Cancelled NQ

2 Apr – Tue Ice House Track / Rocking Stone / Panorama Track MM 10 km 570 m 5 hr Roger Hurd 6229 6922 0448 296 922 Mt Wellington Walks Meet at Upper Springs car park at 9.15 am. A slow steepish climb to the South Wellingtons followed by a wander along the crest to the Rocking Stone and summit before descending the Panorama Track and Organ Pipes Track back to our starting point. Suitable for Prospective Members, please book with Co-ordinator, carry water and foul weather gear.

3 Apr – Wed Mt Wellington SE km m hr Duncan Hamilton 6223 1659 Mt Wellington Walks Contact Leader for details. MARCH 2013 23 3 Apr – Wed Cathedral Rock/ Thumbs MM/MR 13 km 550 m 6 hr Kevin Hogue 6244 4022 Mt Wellington Walks/Longley/Wellington Walks Meet at Fitzroy Gardens by 8.00 am or alternatively at the car park at the end of Betts Road, Longley at 8.30 am. There is some uphill walking to the base of the Rock and then a steepish climb for some hundred metres or so to the top. There is some scrambling along the Thumbs. The views from the top are magnificent. The pace will be considerate. Prospectives please contact the co-ordinator. Bring water.

4 Apr – Thu Mt Connection Circuit MM 15 km 300 m 5 hr Jim Baptist 6236 9392 0458 086968 Wellington Walks The plan is to start walking from Big Bend, proceed over Mt Arthur, joining the main fire trail and on to Tom Thumb. Bit of off track scrambling will take us over to the Lecturn for lunch with a view. Untracked but open walking over Mt Connection, visiting Pulpit Rock. Return by traverse across Thark Ridge. Meet at Fern Glade quarry at 8.30 am. All welcome. Suitable for prospectives who must book. Medium pace.

4 Apr – Thu Stick Walk - A Volcanic Valley NQ 1 km 0 m 2 hr David Leaman 6244 1233 Come and see if you can find an old garden (much overgrown, long lost) and spot some (now dead?) volcanoes. There are many visible from the viewpoint - if you know where to look. This “stick walk” will be to The Springs. Meet at toilets and car park at 10.00 am. The stick walk is a social, very easy, short outing for everyone but is especially for those who want a totter free of any pressure. All welcome but you must be prepared to keep up with the slowest present. Sticks welcome.

4 Apr – Thu MAY 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.

5 Apr – Fri Cornelian Bay - Botanical Gardens SCNQ 4 km 20 m 3 hr Jon Grey 6228 5595 0427 285595 Street Atlas Meet at the Cornelian Bay ‘water’s-edge’ car park (150 m north of the Boat House Restaurant, Queens Walk) at 10.30 am for a slow autumn walk to the Botanical Gardens. Lunch will be in the shaded courtyard just above the ‘vegie-garden’ for non-walkers who’d like to join us at around noon.

24 MARCH 2013 5 Apr – 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 7.15 pm on the day of the meeting. Entertainment:. Speaker Bob Boocock. Kayaking trips around the world.’ 6 Apr – Sat Mt Elizabeth SE 9 km 300 m 4 hr Judy Bond 6253 6058 0448 900 910 Sorell This walk is on private property near Sorell. There is a farm track all the way to the top of Mt Elizabeth. Good views, lunch at the top. Considerate pace to suit the group. Meet in the park opposite the Police Station in Sommerville St, Sorell ready to leave at 10.00 am. There is a 5 km drive to the start of the walk. Prospectives welcome but must book.

6 Apr – Sat Wellington Falls Bike & Walk SE R-20/W-3 km 300 m 4-5 hr Nick Hume 6225 5361 Mt Wellington Recreation Map e-mail – [email protected] Return distance: bike 12 kilometres/walk 5 kilometres I intend to drive to Neika, unload the bikes and start the cycling section from there. It's a very gentle gradient uphill (scenic too) along the Pipeline Track to the start of the walking track to Wellington Falls. There is a fixed rack there to lock the bikes securely (bring your own lock and chain) while we do the walking section. The walk to the falls is mostly on good track. There is a short section of boulder hopping and a scramble towards the end. Bring thermos and enough for a leisurely lunch. Departure details from trip coordinator. Bookings by Friday 5 April.

7 Apr – Sun Ship Stern Bluff / Tunnel Bay MM 14 km 600 m 5.5 hr Patricia Colles 6273 4179 0407 314 332 Raoul/Storm Bay A great walk on the Peninsula to two interesting coastal formations. We will walk to Tunnel Bay first to explore the area. Lunch will be at Ship Stern if the tide is right or from a view point above the bluff if it is not. We return to the cars the same way. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Driving distance 220 km. Medium pace.

8 Apr – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Helen Dalla-Fontana 6228 3718 0408 622 320 Meet outside top gate of Botanical Gardens by 10.00 am. Bring morning tea. Visitors welcome. Expect to be finished by noon.

MARCH 2013 25 OVERNIGHT & EXTENDED WALKS 24–27 April Fagus @ Cradle MM 20+km 500-1000m Carolynne Smith 6229 3337 I am thinking of making a base at Scott Kilvert Hut – a very comfortable hut on 2 levels – and undertaking day trips from there. Might also be nice to camp at Lake Will. The idea of the walk is to mainly enjoy the spectacle of the autumn colours of the fagus, with day trips to Waterfall Valley and Lake Will or Suttons Tarn. Depending on weather conditions, options for summits may include Barn Bluff, Cradle, Benson Peak or Mt Emmett. Snow and ice are always a possibility. We may do some back tracking on the day trips but the scenery is always lovely. I am finishing the trip on Saturday as I have a family commitment. Numbers limit will apply, prospectives welcome, full gear required, departure and final details from leader. Book by 19 April.

9–12 May Miena - Base Camp MR Rupert Manners This is a bit of a peak bagging trip with the plan being to climb some of the peaks in the Great Lakes area. The possible peaks are Rats Castle, Wild Dog Tier, Split Rock, Sandbanks Tier and Mt Blackwood. There are other peaks in the area which we could do depending on the weather and time. All of these peaks will be off track so be prepared for some rock and scrub. We will stay in a cottage at Miena and do day trips from there. The cost will be just over $30 per person per night. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Numbers limit of 10. Book with the leader by 1st May. Email [email protected]

10–12 May Lake Dobson Hut Dawn Albert 6225 0921

23–26 May Mt Field - Base Camp MM/MR Rupert Manners What a wonderful walking area Mt Field is so why not spend 4 days at Mt Field staying at our fabulous Lake Dobson Hut and doing some of the many walks that are available. I would like to go to Florentine Peak and Mt Tyenna. visit the Griffiths and Taylor Erratics, Mt Bridges and Tarn shelf. If we have enough people we can offer two walks every day of differing standards. The hut is $10 per night for members. Suitable for fit prospectives. Book with the leader by 13th May. Email [email protected]

3–10 June The Overland MM Rupert Manners 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 26 MARCH 2013 required. Numbers limit . Book with the coordinator by 20th May. Email : [email protected]

24–27 April Fagus at Cradle MM 20+km 500-1000m Carolynne Smith 6229 3337 I am thinking of making a base at Scott Kilvert Hut – a very comfortable hut on 2 levels – and undertake day trips from there. Might also be nice to camp at Lake Will. The idea of the walk is to mainly enjoy the spectacle of the autumn colours of the fagus, with day trips to Waterfall Valley and Lake Will or Suttons Tarn. Depending on weather conditions, options for summits may include Barn Bluff, Cradle, Benson Peak and Mt Emmett. Snow and ice are always a possibility. We may do some back tracking on the day trips but the scenery is always lovely. I am finishing the trip on Saturday as I have a family commitment. Number limit will apply. Prospectives welcome. Full gear required. Departure and final details from leader. Book by 19 April.

WALK REPORTS

Frenchmans Cap - Jan with Helen Daly This iconic walk was again a great experience. Mud on the Lodden Plains lived up to expectations! This trip was a group of oldies reliving their youth having all been there in the past; Ian 33 years ago, Geoff 23, Helen 25+ and Robert 25. As you can imagine none of us remembered the actual route in detail! However it was a great experience with exceptional views and luckily we escaped just before the heat wave and fires.

Seven Mile Beach to Mays Beach - Jan with Roger Hurd Change of venue from Macgregors Peak made the coastal trip desirable for 21 starters. Assembled near the shop and navigated our way past Single Hill to Roches, Lauderdale and finally Mays Beach for lunch. On our return we were greeted by a shower but not enough to do much to assist the fire effort. All day we watched the fire moving across the Tasman Peninsula, a sad sight.

Cape Queen Elizabeth - 9 Jan with Ken Chilcott Our party of 13 had an early start, being on the first Bruny ferry for the day, at 7.45am. A day of changeable weather with lots of wind and some rain, but mostly fine. We headed to the beach south of Mars Bluff for morning tea after which we ascended the Bluff and on to the "Cardboard Goblet" - the precious hut in the sand dunes, where I related a bit of its interesting history. Lunch was on top of Cape QE where the scenic views were enjoyed. On our return, the tide was low and 9 of us were able to negotiate the Bluff at sea level without getting wet feet. This was an exhilirating experience as most of us hadn't done it before, and we all felt very chuffed. Our enthusiasm turned into a quick return to the cars and we were able to catch the return 2.15 pm ferry.

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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)

5 Mar: Meet at Pontville children’s playground. Route: Pontville to Campania, Richmond via Estate, White Kangaroo Rd and Prosser Rd, Return to Pontville via Middle Tea Tree Rd. 45 km. Moderate. Bikes A.

12 Mar:. Meet at New Town Station Nursery and Coffee Shop, 65 Bellevue Pde, New Town. Route: Bike track, Bowen Bridge, Grasstree Hill, Richmond, Brinktop, Penna Rd junction, Midway Point, Causeway, Kennedy Drive, Cambridge, Tunnel Hill, Mornington, Tasman Bridge, Bike track, Cornelian Bay. 70 km. Moderate. Bikes A.

19/20 Mar: Meet at Westerway for a 9.30 start. Ride to Strathgordon for an overnight stay at Lake Pedder Chalet. Return to Westerway on 20 March. Distance approx. 80 km each way. Bikes All. Arrangements have been made for car parking at Westerway. This will be a supported ride with your gear being transported by car from Westerway. Evening meal at riders’ cost; breakfast included in the tariff. Cut lunch can be provided for the return trip at a cost by arrangement. For further details contact Bruce Wilkinson 6223 5781 or 0418 120 942.

26 Mar: Meet at Huonville Jetboats/toilets. Route: , Judbury, Judds Creek Road, Ranelagh and back to Huonville. 45 km. Moderate. Bikes M & T.

2 Apr: Meet at Kempton near the football ground. Route: Kempton, Bagdad, East Bagdad, Green Valley, Huntington Tier. Return to Kempton via the back road. Challenging. 35 km approx. Bikes T & M. Leader: D Tucker 0448 102 307.

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

28 MARCH 2013 Tuesday Rides for April Date Day Meeting Place Leader 09/04 Tues Bushy Park B Wilkinson 16/04 Tues Geeveston B Wilkinson 23/04 Tues Melton Mowbray B Wilkinson 30/04 Tues Forcett B Wilkinson

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 information phone Chris Schokman on 6225 2213 Date Location Leader Phone Starting point 7 Mar Broadmarsh Jon Grey 6228 5595 Granton Reserve 14 Mar Dodges Ferry Carol Nodder 62444293 Forcett Hall ? 21 Mar Huonville / Cradoc Malcolm Barron 62438082 Apex Park, Huonville Espl 28 Mar Intercity Cycleway Bob Wyatt 62478966 Cornelian Bay 4 Apr Salmon Ponds/Bushy Park Cecilia Eriksson 62347591 Granton Reserve

Thursday Moderate Cycle Rides Meet at venue for 10.00 am start (ride at own risk). Enquiries to Brian Haas on 6228 4891.

7 Mar From Mangalore, via Black Brush, Broadmarsh, Cockatoo Gully, Clifton Vale and Sugarloaf Rds to Kempton. Rtn via Midland Hwy. Approx 48 km.

14 Mar From Riverside carpark Huonville, via Franklin and Glen Huon to Judbury. Rtn via Ranelagh to Huonville. Approx 43 km.

21 Mar From Cornelian Bay along northern cycleway then via Montrose Bay and Bowen Bridge to Risdon Brook Dam. Rtn via Elwick Rd And Showground to cycleway. Approx35 km

28 Mar From Pontville via Ford and Tea Tree Rds to Campania, via Fingerpost and Prosser Rds to Richmond. Rtn via Middle Tea Rd. Approx 48 km.

4 Apr From Cremorne, via South Arm to Opossum Bay. Rtn either Direct or via Gellibrand Dve and Rifle Range Rd. Approx 43/47 km

Forward Moderate Cycle Rides 11 Apr: Margate – Kettering cct 38 km 18 Apr: Mangalore – Kempton cct 48 km. 25 Apr: Dunalley – Kellevie cct 43 km. 2 May: Margate – Longley cct 35 km. MARCH 2013 29

Extended Cycle Trips Cycle Tour 9-15 Mar North West Cycle Tour Linda Cook 6228 4986* *This tour is always very popular because most meals can be bought each day and much of the cycling is done on quiet scenic country roads. The pace will be very casual giving plenty of time to smell the roses and debutantes are encouraged to give this tour a go to learn much from the* Experienced Old Hands*. We have a lot of fun and swims along the way, visit many coffee shops, enjoy many Happy Hours and counter meals are possible most nights. Distances: Bracknell 55 km, Caveside 65 km plus a rest day, Port Sorell 80 km, Westbury 60 km, Longford 50 km, Valleyfield 34 km. Meet at the Ross 8.15 / 8.30 for morning tea before departure. Feel free to contact me for any queries, best in the evenings. The cars will be parked on private property.

18-21 Mar EXT Bike Camp - Spring Beach CYC Jenny Breen 0439 446 690 You are invited to spend a few days at "Camelot", Spring Beach for a bike camp. There is room to pitch a tent, bring a van or use a bed in the shack. Turn right at the Orford bridge and drive for 4 km to Spring Beach. "Camelot "is on the right just before the beach. Day trippers are welcome on any given day. Proposed itinerary. Monday: Arrive in the afternoon to settle in at the shack. We will BBQ tea. Bring own meat and a salad or dessert to share. Tuesday: Depart 10.00 am for a ride to Triabunna via Barton Avenue and return to Spring Beach. BBQ tea as last night. Wednesday: At 9.15 we will drive to Kelverton Beach, 10 km south of Swansea. We will ride to Swansea for morning tea, then to Dolphin Sands for lunch before riding back to the cars. Return to Spring Beach and enjoy a counter meal at Blue Waters. Thursday: We will leave the shack at 9.15 and drive to the Woodsdale Hall. At 10.00, we will ride to Parratta for lunch before returning to the cars. Please ring Jenny and Dennis Breen on 0439446690 if you require more details.

29 Mar-1 Apr EXT Caveside SE/MM Linda and Tony Cook 6228 4986 Mole Creek/Mersey Easter is early this year which means that bush walks, cycling, swimming, tennis for two, relaxing with a book or visiting many attractions the Meander Valley has to offer. We will be car camping so bring those extra luxuries, Happy Hour treats to share and to help reduce the work load for Joe to supply cut wood for us, portable Gas BBQS would be appreciated. Walks and rides will be on offer but please feel free to pursue your own agenda, Prospectives are very welcome and the approx distance is 300 km return. For any inquiries, best to phone 6228 4986 in the evenings. Prospectives welcome.

30 MARCH 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.

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MARCH 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 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 A Davey 6239 6178 Liz Koolhof 6225 4216 Tasmanian Bicycle Council Inc Linda and Tony Cook 6228 4986 Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 Web Manager Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Wellington Park Management Tracks C’ttee John Cannon

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