THE CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB INC. NEWSLETTER it GPO Box 160, Canberra ACT 2601 VOLUME 40 September 2004 NUMBER 9

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 8pm Wednesday 15th Elections, Greg Buckley Award & other Prizes Enjoy the AGM with a supper following St. John's Church Hall Constitution Avenue, Reid

participants. I wish you all well for program over the past year and PRESIDENT’S the coming year. endeavours to find excuses to give people bottles of wine. So make PRATTLE And I would like to welcome Chris sure you are there. Thank you to all Roper and Cynthia Burton back to who have helped with the program The club year is almost over and Canberra. We look forward to over the year. I find the job as our Annual General Meeting will their renewed involvement in the Walks Sec. an interesting one and be on 15 September. Please attend club and their continuing friend- am happy to put my name up for if you can. There will be important ship. re-election in the coming year. issues for discussion. Stan Marks However, I don’t wish to monopo- My formal report on the last year’s President lise it . If there were someone who activities will be presented there so was particularly keen I would stand this prattle will be compensatingly Walks Waffle aside and not contest the election. short but, as not everybody goes to The Greg Buckley Award is a the meeting, I would like to thank On the long weekend in October prestigeous one given to a club you all for the support you have we are re-enacting the famous Mt member in recognition of services given me as President. The Kelly walk. The club took the two to the bushwalking program, not Presidency is not the most time politicians, messeurs Haslem and necessarily in the current year. It is consuming office in the club but it Knight plus the latter’s wife on a decided by a small sub-committee has its moments and it has kept me weekend trip to show them what appointed by the president. In past occupied. great potential the area had for an years recipients have been Alan It has been a fantastic year. We ACT national park which subse- Vidler, Chris Leslie, George have had a good program and a quently became the Namadgi. I Carter, Vance Brown, Allan good level of participation. People understand all was very successful. Mikkelsen, Richard Bain, Terence have enjoyed themselves and have So, we need two volunteers to be Uren, Jeff Bennetts, Meg McKone, come back for more. 54 people the “politicians”. David Campbell, Janet Edstein, have led walks. My thanks to all At our annual general meeting the Roger Edwards and Gosta Lynga. the officers, walk leaders and Walks Secretary reviews the

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 2004 page 1 The person to be given the award the cars and followed a road timing) on the road near Bradley's this year is announced at the AGM. through the paddocks to reach the Creek. They reported walking bush at the base of the Yaouk Bill through much deeper snow than we In the meantime, the weather has Range. Margaret and Michael put had on the less sheltered side of the been absolutely marvelous for their recent navigating training to peak and had also had the luck to walking lately and most of the good use, guiding us throughout come across a mother wombat and creeks in the Namadgi are flowing the day. baby which posed for a few photos. well. Climbing gently through beautiful, Rob Horsfield unburnt bush, we reached the Walks Secretary saddle where we stopped for a quick drink and a brief discussion AGM about the merits or otherwise of pedometers. We started climbing Notices of Motion more steeply towards the morning tea spot where we found the first 1. The financial statements for the traces of snow in sheltered areas. twelve months ending 30 June We ate morning tea looking 2004 be accepted westward towards Lake Eucum- Walking in snow again! 2. The proposed expenditure bene and the snow topped peaks of We drove back to Canberra tired budget for the 12 months end- the Main Range. The weather was but happy after a fantastic walk ing 30 June 2005 be approved crisp and clear and the silence of with great leaders. the bush was magical. 3. Interest from the Club’s Ruth Holtzapffel investment accounts be avail- As we continued onwards and able for use in the Club’s upwards after morning tea, we general fund walked through snow and spotted Letter to the Editor large and small wombat tracks. 4. Membership subscriptions of Walking across a granite outcrop In the August President’s Prattle, $36/single and $56/household near the top of Yaouk Peak, we had the president when informing club be approved for the 2004-5 good views of Mt Gudgenby, Mt members about the changes in the budget year Scabby and Sentry Box Hill. club’s public liability insurance 5. The proposed membership Luckily it was not too windy, but indicates that canyoning – other subscription allocations for the the rocks were wet and slippery than where abseiling is involved is twelve months ending 30 June after the previous night's rain. back on the program. There is a 2005 be approved Shortly afterwards we reached the further qualification that abseiling trig point for lunch and ate an early is also not covered by the public 6. The standard transport rate for lunch below the rocks. A few liability insurance policy. That’s vehicles used by members on flakes of snow were falling and the fine. In the last paragraph he says Club trips be retained at the cloud was closing in. “So we can again do kayaking and current rate of 30 cents per canyoning that have been off the kilometre for the 2004-5 budget program for a couple of years……” year I think the president should be Michael Sutton alerted that 99% of all canyon trips Treasurer involve abseiling otherwise he and the club could end up not in Trip Report freezing cold water as you would in a canyon but in jolly hot water. Yaouk Peak Walk Ann Gibbs-Jordan 11th July 2004 The Trail up Yaouk Peak The trip began with an early After lunch, the group split in two Christmas Party morning meeting in Kambah for with the main group retracing our the 14 walkers. We were on the steps off the peak and to the cars. A The Annual Club Christmas Party road by 7am and drove South along couple of showers caught us near will be held on Sunday 12 the Boboyan Rd, through Namadgi, the end of the walk. The smaller December - more details later but past Mt Clear and into NSW. The group took an alternative route off keep the day free for a social get walk began around 8.30 at the the Northern side of the peak and together with fellow club members. Nalyappa homestead where we left were picked up (with perfect

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 2004 page 2 Northern Territory, and presented in the humidity of the afternoon, Membership an impressive selection of his relaxing by a lagoon or river and Matters slides, taken on the journey north shady campsite. A highlight of and the return, and also on some of these walks was the variety of rock Prospective members: Shane Bell, the bushwalks he did with a group art discovered in overhangs and Joan Cort, Marg Cranney, Andrea from Family Bushwalkers Inc. in caves by the party, and also the Twell. Kakadu National Park. Included in wonderful grevillias and other New members: James Easton, the selection of slides, and flowers in bloom in the park. reflecting Rupert’s interest in both Michael Schihoff, Ruth Holt- Thank you Rupert, for sharing history and landscape, were photos zapffel, Julianna Madden, some of your journey with us. Benedicte Ponsot, John Evans, of historic relics seen along the Peter Boreham, Lyn Boreham, way – rusting machinery and Jenny Horsfield Siobhan Carrigan. abandoned homesteads, testimony to the failure of early pastoral Roger Edwards activities in this harsh inland Next Month Membership Secretary climate. Some stunning landscape photography included the Flinders A trip report on "Sam's Creek and That was the meeting Ranges, Lake Eyre, moonlight over Burbidge 7/8 August 2004" has that was Uluru, the Katherine Gorge, and been held over. A preview of Stanley Chasm. photos from the walk by Judith Webster will be on the Members A good crowd turned up for the Rupert joined a small group from area of the club web site. August general meeting, in the FBI for a series of three walks in expectation of seeing some quality different parts of Kakadu National More photographs from club trips photography from the camera of Park. Generally the days involved are welcome and can be displayed Rupert Barnett. Rupert has recently walking in the morning while the for members only or all readers. returned from a long car trip to the weather was comfortable and then, The Bulletin Board ‘This page is provided for members to advertise (at no cost) goods for sale, private trips or other personal DISCOUNT OFFERS FOR bushwalking-related matters. The Club is not involved in, takes no responsibility for, and does not CLUB MEMBERS endorse, the activities or goods advertised here. Outdoor & adventure stores in Canberra who give Hence, if people participate in any activities adver- a discount (usually 10%) on most of their stock to tised here, they do so as private individuals, not as CBC members are: members of the Club, and they will not be covered by the Club’s insurance arrangements’. • Belconnen Camping World, Oatley Court, Belconnen Snow Trip • CSE, 18-24 Townshend Street, Phillip or Homeworld Centre, Tuggeranong 9-11 October, Snow Camp, on snow shoes. • Jurkiewicz Adventure Sports, (this will probably be a winter version of one of Harry 47 Newcastle Street, Fyshwick Hill's daywalks some- where) Leader: Rupert • Barnett, 6242 5241, [email protected]. Kathmandu Outdoor Equipment, Details TBA. 20 Allara Street, Canberra City • Mountain Designs, Annapurna Circuit, Nepal 6 Londsdale Street, Braddon • Snowgum Adventure, Approx 8 Nov- 3Dec 04 9 Lonsdale Street Braddon ..or perhaps Kanchenjunga; contact organiser for • details.Leader: Rupert Barnett, 6242 5241, Tuggeranong Camping World [email protected]. Homeworld Centre, Tuggeranong Don’t forget to take your latest copy of It for proof of membership

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 2004 page 3 CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT, PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT and BALANCE SHEET for the 2003/04 financial year (1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004)

CASH FLOW GENERAL FUND CONSERV. TRG, S&R PUBLIC'N AGGREGAT E STATEMENT MAIN IT FUND FUND FUND FUNDS

Opening Balance at: 1-Jul-2003 $6,268.48 $2,184.30 $2,937.83 $1,164.06 $13,363.69 $25,918.36 Receipts $5,582.12 $4,052.00 $372.13 $317.71 $504.67 $10,828.63 Expenditure ($5,858.66) ($3,618.66) ($170.00) ($1,359.96) $0.00 ($11,007.28) Closing Balance at: 30-Jun-2004 $5,991.94 $2,617.64 $3,139.96 $121.81 $13,868.36 $25,739.71

Trading Result ($276.54) $433.34 $202.13 ($1,042.25) $504.67 ($178.65)

PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT BALANCE SHEET AS AT: 30-Jun-2004

Interest $748.93 Accumulated Worth as at: 1-Jul-2003 $25,930.35 Sales & Hire $442.00 ADD: Net Operating Gain/Loss ($190.64)

Gross Profit: $1,190.93 $1,190.93 Accumulated Worth as at: 30-Jun-2004 $25,739.71

Less- Depreciation: ($11.99) Represented by: A/c Fees & Charges ($32.70) Funds on Hand $25,739.71

Expenses: ($44.69) ($44.69) Equipment (Residual Value) at: 1-Jul-2003 $11.99

NET PROFIT/LOSS: $1,146.24 ADD:

Debtors $0.00

CHANGE IN AGGREGATE FUNDS Equipment & Stock Purchases $0.00 Represented by: LESS: Net Profit/Loss $1,146.24 Creditors $0.00 Growth/Decline in Members' Equity ($1,324.89) Depreciation ($11.99)

Trading Result ($178.65) Accumulated Worth as at: 30-Jun-2004 $25,739.71

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT

To the Members of the Canberra Bush- understanding of the Club’s financial position, the results of walking Club Inc. its operations and its cash flows. The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed Scope on the above basis. I have audited the financial report of the Canberra Audit Opinion Bushwalking Club Inc for the year ended 30 June 2003 as In my opinion, the financial report presents fairly in set out in the draft accounts provided to me. The accordance with applicable Accounting Standards and other Committee is responsible for the financial report. I have mandatory professional reporting requirements in conducted an independent audit of the financial report in the financial position of the Canberra Bushwalking Club as order to express an opinion on it to the membership. at 30 June 2004 and the results of its operations and its My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian cash flows for the year then ended. Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free of material misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial report, and the evaluation of accounting (John Kyatt CPA) policies and significant accounting estimates. These Date: 18 July 2004 procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial report is Address: 2/4 Booth Street Queanbeyan presented fairly in accordance with Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia so as to present a view which is consistent with my

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 2004 page 4 CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB PROPOSED BUDGET 2004/2005

EXPENSES GENERAL FUND CONSERV. TRNG, S& R PUBLIC'N MEMBERSHIP (Less Sales & Hire) MAIN IT FUND FUND FUND FUNDS General Meeting Expenses $700.00 $700.00 Confederation Affil'n & Insurance $4556.00 $4556.00 Awards & prizes $125.00 $125.00 Equipment R & M and New $0.00 Admin and Misc. Expenses $500.00 $500.00 Social Activities $150.00 $150.00 IT Costs $4000.00 $4000.00

White Pages listing $110.00 $110.00 Environmental Group M'ship $200.00 $200.00 Other Cons. Expenditure $0.00 Website Management $85.00 $85.00 Training Expenses $900.00 $900.00 S & R Allowances $150.00 $150.00 EXPENDITURE $6226.00 $4000.00 $200.00 $1050.00 $0.00 $11476.00

Expenditure/Single M'ship(200) $19.46 $15.38 $0.65 $3.39 $0.00 $38.88 Expenditure/Household M'ship (60) $38.92 $15.38 $1.30 $6.78 $0.00 $62.38

GENERATED GENERAL FUND CONSERV. TRNG, S& R PUBLIC'N MEMBERSHIP INCOME MAIN IT FUND FUND FUND FUNDS

Equipment Sales & Hire $200.00 $200.00 Investments $160.00 $0.00 $60.00 $20.00 $500.00 $740.00 TOTAL $360.00 $0.00 $60.00 $20.00 $500.00 $940.00

NET EXPENSES $5866.00 $4000.00 $140.00 $1030.00 ($500.00) $10536.00

Net Cost/Single M'ship (200) $18.33 $15.38 $0.44 $3.22 ($1.56) $35.81 Net Cost/Household M'ship (60) $36.66 $15.38 $0.88 $6.44 ($3.12) $56.24

SUBSCRIPTION GENERAL FUND CONSERV. TRNG, S& R PUBLIC'N MEMBERSHIP INCOME MAIN IT FUND FUND FUND FUNDS

Subs/Single Membership $18.00 $16.00 $1.00 $1.00 $0.00 $36.00 Subs/Household Membership $36.00 $16.00 $2.00 $2.00 $0.00 $56.00 Est. Single Memberships (200) $3600.00 $3200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 $7200.00

Est. Household M'ships (60) $2160.00 $960.00 $120.00 $120.00 $0.00 $3360.00 TOTAL $5760.00 $4160.00 $320.00 $320.00 $0.00 $10560.00

TOTAL INCOME $6120.00 $4160.00 $380.00 $340.00 $500.00 $11500.00

TRADING RESULT ($106.00) $160.00 $180.00 ($710.00) $500.00 $24.00

FORECAST CLOSING BALANCE $5890.00 $2780.00 $3320.00 ($590.00) $14370.00 $25760.00

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 2004 page 5 Club Finances

Budget Outcomes for financial year ended 30-06-04 Budget Estimate Actual Expenses $11097.50 $9676.56 Gen.meetings $500 $883.15 Confed. Affil $2992.50 $2992.50 Awards $100 $104.27 Equip R&M $150 $0 Admin + Misc $600 $262.59 Social Costs – Net* $150 $29.60 Personal Accident Insurance $945 $945 IT costs $4200 $3618.66 Env. Group membership $200 $170 Other Cons $200 $0 Training** $200 $100 S&R allowances $150 $159.96 Labels (now not needed) $180 $0 Maps (net costs) $0 -$87 Website Hosting Costs $130 $85.68 Slide Equipment $400 $412.15 Income $10280 $9521.63 1st aid grant** $0 $1000 Equipment S&H $190 $255 Investments $660 $742.66 Memberships (194 s; 58 f) $8824 - Single (210) $6930 - House (50) $2500 Other (interest) -$300.03 *Social net consists of: Social Exp $149.60, Social Receipts $120 Both receipts and expenditure were in relation to Christmas Party ** to ensure comparability with budget, 1st aid grant revenue and associated $1000 in expenditure is not included in Expenses or Revenue ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION

Committee Members’ Roles A brief outline of all the positions up for election at the September AGM was printed in the August it. If you would like further information about individual positions, please give the current office bearer (see back cover of this 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.

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 2004 page 6 ACTIVITY PROGRAM

Arrange for your Club-related activities to be included in the program with Rob Horsfield (Walks Secretary) Ph: 6231 4535 (h), E-mail: [email protected], Post: 11 Studley St Kambah ACT 2902 Please see " INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS IN CBC ACTIVITIES" in the August It, or on the Club website are the superb 360 degrees views, from Tinderries Saturday 11 September - Quart Pot M-L/M to Jagungal and the achievement. We begin at the The goal of this exploratory walk in Deua National Boboyan/Yankee Hat carpark, walk through the Park is to find and follow part of what remains of a pine forest and steadily upwards along a track to 19th century bridle trail that linked Araluen and GR 732385 (AGS ’66) which is near 3 native Nelligen. Will we be successful or will we spend cherry trees. Here a short morning tea rest, then the day searching in vain? Either way, the area is the steep scramble climb to the top. Near the very rugged, spectacular and worth a visit. Map: top it’s rock and sometimes this is covered with Araluen 1:25 000 Leader: Terence Uren 6282 ice. This makes for very interesting walking! 2403 (h) Transport: ~$18 Note: Limit of 8. Lunch at the top. We return the same way. Map: (10)11-12 September: Budawangs M / R Yaouk 1:25,000. Leader Janet Edstein Byangee Mountain - Landslide Creek. Drive to 6288.1398 Transport $ 14 Yadboro Fri night for early start up to Castle Gap Sunday 19 September- Tallaganda National and a side trip to Byangee Walls. Camp on the Park- S/E-M Clyde then ascend Pigeon House Ck and Landslide From the Forbes Creek track head just east of Ck to Wombat Ridge Fire Trail. Return via Long- Hoskinstown, we will follow the and fella Pass. Some steep climbs and rock scrambles, Jinglemoney firetrails to Mulloon Creek, then go with great views and Spring flowers, including roughly along the creek on and off track before rock orchids in Landslide Ck. Maps: Corang & swinging west along the Mulloon firetrail back to Milton 1:25 000. Leader: Meg McKone 6254 the cars. About 7km on track and 2-3km off track. 5902 (h). Transport: ~$25. The forest in this area is starting to have the fla- (10) 11- 12 September Captain Starlight and vour of the coast and is very attractive. Map: Macquarie Rivulet weekend (Sat M/E, Sun Bombay 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 S/M)) 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w), email: Drive to Bundanoon Youth Hostel on Friday night [email protected] Transport: ~$12 for two contrasting walks over the weekend. On 18-19 September- Deua NP - Breakfast Creek Sat, do the Starlight Trail, which incorporates the and Woila Lookouts - M/MR. walk to Rocky Waterholes lookout. Easy terrain, From Pikes Saddle we follow the Minima fire trail mostly fire trail with some steepish bits. Splendid before diverting across to a tall waterfall on the escarpment views, spectacular cliff lines and a beautiful tree-lined Breakfast Creek. From there lovely green spot by the for lunch. we make our way to camp somewhere on a plateau Enjoy the spring flowers. 5 hrs actual walking. overlooking the incredibly steep amphitheater to On Sunday, follow a pretty creek at the base of the the north of Mother Woila, also looking for good , much of it on track, 4hrs actual vantage points. Map: Snowball/Badja 1:25000 walking, then drop in to the Pig and Whistle for Leader: Chris Leslie 62516123(h) 62465713(w) coffee before home. A combined everyone bring [email protected] Transport: ~$25 something meal on Sat night in the hostel. Map: Hill Top & Robertson 1:25,000. Leaders: Diana Wednesday 22 September- Committee Meeting Terry 0414 608 876 or [email protected] and and it closing Stan Marks 6254 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w), or 8PM at the home of Stan Marks [email protected] . Bookings to Stan. 10/26 Springvale Drive, Hawker Transport: ~$30 Saturday 25 Sept– Micalong Swamp M/E Wednesday 15 September The Hume and Hovell track goes partly along the Annual General Meeting largest montane swamp in mainland Australia. An easy walk these days following the route where in Saturday 18 September- Gudgenby- L/R 1824 Claude Bossawa pushed a wheelbarrow over This is a tough walk with a climb of over 750m roadless country to measure the distance all the and about 16kms walking. However your rewards

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 2004 page 7 way to Bass Strait. Map: Bobbys Plains 1:25 000. 1:25,000. Leader Roger Edwards 6288 7863 (h) Leader: Gösta Lyngå – 6288 7009. 6271 1302 (w). Transport $9.00. [email protected] Transport $25 Monday, 4 October - Campbell Park S/E Sunday 26 September- Worn Boot Bash #3- Be at the northern eastern corner of the Campbell L/M Park offices airport side car park at 2pm. The This is a day trip of 30 plus km and a few hills. walk follows the track along the eastern side of the Guaranteed to loosen every limb. This year it is Mt Ainslie reserve toward Mt Majura then loops from Kambah to the Cotter and return via the river back over Mt Ainslie. Plenty of wild flowers. track and Bullen Range. Map: ACT 1:100,000 Finish around 5pm. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks Leaders: Jenny & Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h) 6254 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w) or Transport: N/A [email protected] Transport: drive yourself but tell me if you need a ride. (24)25-26 September- Royal National Park (M/E)- 2- 4 October -Long weekend- Grose Gorge This is a walk over 2 days that traverses the length and Blue Gum Forest – Day One: S/M, Two: of Royal National Park and covers about 27 km. M/M, Three: M/M The plan is to head off Fri evening and stay over- The Blue Mountains boasts some of the most night at the YHA. On Saturday drive spectacular scenery Australia has to offer, so why to Cronulla and catch ferry to Bundeena. Walk to not experience it for yourself? The October long Garie’s Beach and stay overnight at Garie’s Beach weekend means a three-day walk, leaving Can- YHA. Have booked entire YHA for the evening. berra on Saturday morning and once at our Sunday, we walk to Otford and catch a train back destination we’ll have an simple walk from Victo- to our starting point in Cronulla, and then head ria Falls to Acacia Flat. On the Sunday only home to Canberra. Maps: Port Hacking and daypacks will be required. We will back out of the Otford. Leader: Barry Keeley 6251 5629 (h), Gorge over Govetts Leap, passing around the top 6252 7469 (w) email: [email protected] of the amazing cliff lines, to then descend down Transport: $40-$50. Accommodation: Fri – $25 , Perry’s Lookdown to camp. Monday will involve Sat $15. Limit of 10. waking out via Rodriguez Pass through the stun- ning Grand Canyon. No fires are permitted in this Saturday 2 October- Grassy Creek/Old valley, so floor stoves are a necessity. Maps: Boboyan Road (M/E-M) Katoomba and Mount Wilson Leader: Bob Ed- Enjoy a wander through the grasslands and forests wards 62275861 Transport: $50 of the southern ACT. See some of the old home- steads in the area. 4hrs actual walking, area has 2- 4 October -Long weekend- Pretty Beach not been burnt. Map: Yaouk 1:25,000. Leader: camping Stan Marks 6254 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w), email: A weekend of bushwalking/ photographing / [email protected] Transport: ~$20 painting & sketching to be held at Pretty Beach on the long weekend. We will leave Canberra Satur- Sunday 3 October- Wild Cattle Flats (S/E-M) day morning and tent at the prebooked sites at Climb gently on a fire trail east of Captains Flat to Pretty Beach. Bring your car camping gear, seats the trig station atop the Bollard Ridge from which and some firewood. Please ring in to book, at the you can look due west to the Tidbinbilla Range. very latest, by Monday 27 Sept. If there are no Then follow the ridge as it descends through open takers, the trip will be cancelled and put on in the forest until you cross Ballinafad Creek. Lunch on warmer months. Leader: Rene Lays 6241 7862 a hill above the creek, then cross wild cattle flats and back to the cars through open forest. All on 2-4 October Long Weekend – Nadgee Nature trail or easy off track, good if you want to try off Reserve- M/M track for the first time. One of my recent finds in A chance to swim at wild wind-swept beaches, Tallaganda National Park. About 4 hrs actual wade sand bars and see the rare ground parrot and walking. Return via the purple eatery. Map: aboriginal site. From the ranger station at Merrica Tinderry 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 River there is a 6 km track walk around Tumble- 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w), email: down Mountain to Newton Beach before following [email protected] Transport: ~$16 the superb coastal, diverse heathland to Nadgee Beach Drive down Friday night Maps: Nadgee, Sunday 3 October – Hill north of Blue Gum Narrabarba 1:25,000 Leader: Doug Wright 6281 Ceek- L/M 4148(h) Transport: $40, N.P. fee $10. Limit of 8. Follow the fire trail through Bushfold Flats and ascend the hill to the north west of the Blue Gum Remember! Creek ford. About 700 metres of climbing in- volved. Map: Williamsdale and Corin Dam Christmas Party - 12 December

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 2004 page 8 2-4 October Long Weekend -Commemorating Creek and Corin Dam 1:25000. Leader: Steve the Declaration of Namadgi National Park- Galliford-62865744 (H) or [email protected] M/M-R Transport: ~$10. Limit 8. Joint walk, NPA and Canberra Bushwalking Club. Wednesday 13 October: Wednesday Walk In May 1976 members of the CBC invited the The regular mid-week walk series continues, close Senator John Knight and John Haslem MP to walk to Canberra with a destination to be decided. to Mt Kelly and return; they accepted the invita- Contact the leader before 8pm Tuesday to find out tion (challenge?). This was part of the CBC’s destination and meeting place. Leader: Allan lobbying effort to have a national park declared in Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). the southern part of the ACT. The party walked from the turn-off to Cotter Gap and went via Pond Wednesday 13 October - IT Collation Creek, Little Creamy Flat, over Mt Namadgi and 8PM at the home of Michael Gorgolewski down to camp at Rotten Swamp. The next morning 4 Galan Place, Giralang they climbed Mt Kelly and then returned to the cars at Nursery Swamp via Middle Creek, Big Saturday 16 October- Snowy Corner- M/R Creamy Flat, Mavis Ridge, Rendezvous and Nurs- This involves a climb up onto the Tidbinbilla ery Creeks. To Commemorate the declaration of Range, taking in Tidbinbilla Mountain and Peak Namadgi National Park, CBC has decided to before descending to fire trail then car park. A recreate this walk – but over three days! The spectacular and demanding round. Map: Tidbin- intention is to walk into an appropriate camp site billa 1:25,000 Leaders: Jenny & Rob Horsfield on Saturday, a day walk to Mt Kelly (and Bur- 6231 4535(h) Transport: ~$8. bidge?) on Sunday then walk out to Nursery Swamp car park on Monday. Map: Rendezvous (15)16-17 October- Depot Beach Gourmet Creek 1:25,000 Leaders: Rob Horsfield 6231 Weekend- (M/E) 4535 (h), [email protected] ; Steven Drive down Friday night and spend two nights at my house at Depot Beach. The Saturday walk will Forst 6251 6817 or [email protected] be along Durras Lake and through the rain forest in Transport: ~$9. the area, about 4 ¾ hours actual walking all on Saturday 9 October - Left Hand Creek L/M track, Sunday walk to be determined. Dinner The upper reaches of Left Hand Creek bisect a Saturday night will be shared, everyone bring delightful hidden valley, perched high on the something. Stan Marks will lead the walks, but western flank of Namadgi's Clear Range. Getting please contact Felicity for bookings. Map: there includes a steepish climb through variable Kioloa and Durras 1:25,000. Leader: Felicity scrub but the return is a bit easier - mostly down- Furnass 6288 0486 (h) Transport: ~$30, Ac- hill and on track. Map: Colinton 1:25 000 commodation:~$20 Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403 (h) Transport: (15) 16-17 October: Kanangra Boyd N.P. M-L ~$12 Note: Limit of 8. / M-R Sunday 10 October- Slot Canyon Loop . Uni Rover Trail - Mount Savage Bungonia (The Red Track) S/M-R - Sombre Dome - Kowmung R -Hatchers Hollow Short but strenuous walk involving a 300 metre - Despond Ridge - Mount Misery - Uni Rover descent down a steep track to the canyon floor Trail. Despite the unhappy names, this is beautiful followed by some difficult rock scrambles then the walking country with pleasant, mainly open ridges, ascent back on a reasonable track. The spectacular a lovely river and a superb campsite. 850 metres views, interesting flora and rock formations make descent /ascent. Drive to Kanangra Fri night. the effort very worthwhile. Map: Caoura Leader: Maps: Kanangra & Yerranderie 1: 25,000. Michael Gorgolewski 62413686(h) 62070095(w) Leader: Meg McKone 6254 5902 (h). Trans- [email protected] Transport:~ port: ~$40 + NP fees. Limit of 8. $23 (includes entry fee). Wednesday 20 October 9-10 October. Cotter Gap-Rock Flats- Rendezvous Creek. M/M-R Monthly Meeting The walk follows the Alpine Walking route to 8:00PM St Johns Church Hall, Reid. Cotter Gap. A steep walk up to the awesome Split Rock and then on to Rock Flats to camp. Sunday 18-22 October - the - Black Jack descend to the remote Rendezvous Creek and then Mtn-M/M over to Nursery Swamp and down to the carpark. Details TBA Leader: Rupert Barnett, 6242 5241, Not a long walk but some steep ascents and de- [email protected]. scents. This route, mentioned in Wild years ago, should be easier after the fires. Maps: Rendezvous

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 2004 page 9 23-24 October- Southern Budawangs - Upper Wednesday 10 November - IT Collation Belowra Creek - M/R Bimberamala tributary zealots will like this place - 13-14 November- Kosciusko N.P.- Main Range plenty of ferns, palms, vines and falling waters. I Trip- M/M hope to revisit a mysterious dark waterfall, maybe Charlottes Pass, the lakes, Carruthers, Main Range even to see what exists above it. Don't know where track, Townsend (nearby camp), Kosciusko, Kan- we'll camp though! Map: Brooman 1:25,000 garoo Ridge, Charlottes Pass. Map: Perisher Leader: Chris Leslie 62516123(h) 62465713(w) Valley 1:25,000, Kosciusko 1:50,000. Leaders: [email protected] Transport:~$25 Gloria Moyano and Lauraine Reynolds 6231 Sunday 24 – Saturday 30 October – Grampi- 6591(h) Transport: ~$35 including park entrance ans NP – S/M fee Notes: fuel stoves only, limit of 8 A week based at the comfortable Halls Gap YHA. Saturday 20 November 2004- Broom Clearing Enjoy day walks in this part of SW Victoria re- XII @ Cotter Hut nowned for rugged mountain ranges, cultural See detailed preview in the August it. You will heritage and spectacular wildflower displays. have the opportunity to travel to the Upper Cotter Leader: Mark Hopkins 6282 8481(h), email: by vehicle and spend the day in a remote part of [email protected]. Contact after 29 Namadgi. No special skills needed- if you have September. Transport ~ $140. Accommodation - ever dug up weeds then you know what to do! $22 per night in 4 bed dorm. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leader: John (29) 30- 31 October - Ben-Boyd N.P- M/M Thwaite 6254 3193(h) or [email protected] Route: Saltwater Creek – Light to Light track to Transport: $10.00. Green Cape and return. An excellent possibility of (26), 27-28 November: Barren Grounds seeing whales on their southward migration. Reserve Weekend - L/E Friday night departure from Canberra. Map: Kiah Leave Canberra Friday evening. On Sat we will do & Narrabarba 1:25,000 Leader: Ian Smith & a 20km walk through heath country to the edge of Sandy Berry Contacts: 6282 1226 (h) 6243 4248 the escapement and enjoy several spectacular (W) Transport: tba views of the coast and nearby ranges. Sun will be a Sunday 7 November- Long Point- M/M shorter walk (6km) to Geringong falls, before A strenuous but spectacular walk with superb returning home on the Sun afternoon. The Reserve views along many parts of the track that initially is famous for its bird life and wildflowers. Dormi- follows a knife edge ridge then zig zags 500 me- tory accommodation in the Bundanoon YHA has tres down to the below. About 1 been booked for the two nights. There are 2 1/2 hrs walking to a lunch spot by the river then 2 options for Sat night dinner - either cook your own 3/4 hrs back up the same track. Map: Caoura at the YHA or dine out in Bundanoon. Note that 1:25,000 Leader Michael Gorgolewski this Reserve has not been affected by bushfires. 62413686(h) 62070095(w) Mi- Map: Kangaroo Valley Leader: Barry Keeley [email protected] Transport: about 6251 5629 (h), 6252 7469 (w), email: $20 [email protected] Transport: $32 Rating: Sat L/E, Sun S/E Accommodation: $25 (5) 6-7 November- Middle Beach- Mimosa per night. Rocks N.P. –S/E A relaxed camping/canoeing weekend with easy 27-29 November - Mt Kelly Spur, Mt Namadgi walking along superb swimming beaches. A and Mavis Ridge - M/R delightful camping spot 250m from the car park. This is a classic circuit once again made possible Tommy Bay, Middle Lagoon and Sandy are acces- by the clearing of scrub by the bushfires. The sible with a short portage. As I will be bringing a views from Kelly and Mavis are breathtaking, double Canadian I hope you can try yours out here. while Namadgi provides relics from ancient cus- Drive down Friday night. Map: Bega 1:25,000 toms and interesting rock formations. With a little Leader:Doug Wright 6281 4148(h) Transport: bit of luck there should be lots of flowers at this $30 plus $10 N.P. fee. time of the year. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Leader: George Carter 6251 2130 (h), Wednesday 10 November: Wednesday Walk 0419 603 334 (mobile). Transport: About $9. The regular mid-week walk series continues, close to Canberra with a destination to be decided. (3)4-5 December- - E/M Contact the leader before 8pm Tuesday to find out A 3 km walk along a rough track to a small destination and meeting place. Leader: Allan camping site on Merrica River behind Merrica Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). Beach sand bar bordering on the Nadgee Nature Reserve. Bush, rock faces, good swimming. A lilo

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September 2004 page 10 would help to explore the river. Water must be into Hollands Gorge and continuing down the carried in. Friday night start. Map: Narrabarba Clyde Gorge. In the gorges we walk along the 1:25,000 Leader: Doug Wright 6281 4148(h) rivers, through pockets of rainforest and a mag- Transport: $40. nificent stand of ancient eucalypts. There are many five star pools for cooling off and stunning views Sunday 12 December -Christmas Party of the sandstone cliffs that flank the gorges. We Keep this date free! More details later. exit through Castle Gap, walking under magnifi- 27 December-3 January - Post Christmas cent eroded cliffs and passing through the Slack Trip - 'Cathedral Cave'. Map: Corang 1:25000/CMW I usually do a six day trip starting 27 December. Budawangs. Leader: George Carter 6251 2130 This year, public holidays make it possible to do (h), 0419 603 334 (mobile). Transport: About up to eight days in the Genoa River area on the $28. NSW / Victoria border. If you are interested and 22 - 26 January- Mt Twynam to Gungartin have any preference on destination and dates for M/M. the trip, please contact me. Leader: Allan Mikkel- Five days (or more?) wandering along the lofty sen 6278 3164(h). tops of the Kosciuszko Main Range.Map: Kosci- Sunday 18 January: Budawang N.P. M / M uszko 1:100,000 Leader: Rupert Barnett, 6242 Sugarloaf Creek. Nth annual exploration of this 5241 [email protected] rainforest creek at the bottom of the Clyde Moun- 23 - 30 April 05- Walls of Jerusalem - Mt Ossa, tain.. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164. Map: Tasmania. M/M-R,W Monga 1:25 000. Transport: ~$18 Through the superb scenery of the Central Plateau 21-24 January - Rivers and Rainforests of the to the Overland Track. Leader: Rupert Barnett, Budawangs - M/R 6242 5241 [email protected] This year I am proposing to extend the trip from 3 days to 4 days and to widen the circuit to include an interesting traverse of Mt Tarn before dropping Membership Renewal

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