Walks Program

Autumn 2012

For full details, contact the membership secretary.

Feb 2 (Thu)	SYDNEY - Cycling
	Meet at Wharf, use Mortlake Ferry to cross to south side, and more or less follow foreshore to Darling Harbour and Harbour Bridge. Helmets, high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CYCLING.
Feb 4,5	COWAN AREA - Canoeing / Kayaking
	It is a great time of the year for a weekend paddle. I suggest either Hacking River or Cowan Water, give me a ring if interested and let me know your preference. BYO Kayak/Canoe or if you are game, Pack Raft, lifejackets must be worn. Limit - 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CANOEING.
Feb 4,5 (Q)	WOLLANGAMBE RIVER - Abseiling
	Saturday: Waterfall of Moss and Sunday: Yileen. Car camp at Cathedral Reserve, Mt Wilson. Early start Saturday, usual finish Sunday. Personal abseiling gear and wet suits essential. Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as 'Dangerous Recreational Activity' under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH/ABSEILING/CANYONING.
Feb 4,5 (Q)	WOLLEMI NP
	Canoe Creek carpark-Pass 12-Colo river-Pass 11a. Great camp spot and creek walking. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH.
Feb 4,5 (Q)	MORTON NP
	A leisurely trip on the Shoalhaven, plenty of swimming opportunities. Badgery's track, Shoalhaven river, upstream to bend below Rainbow Ridge and return. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Feb 5 (Sun)	SYDNEY
	Rose Bay to Watson's Bay, with optional extension to the Light House. Pleasant summer walking with optional swims. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY.
Feb 7 (Tue)	ILLAWARRA ESCARPMENT
	Austinmer, Sublime Point, Bulli Lookout, returning the same way. Steps and ladders (390m up/down). Early start & a visit to the beach in the afternoon. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
Feb 9 (Thu)	WOLLONGONG AREA - Cycling
	A varied and very scenic ride through the Royal and then down the coast to Wollongong via the Sea Cliff Bridge. Experienced cyclists only, a fair amount of road riding, bring your lunch and we will catch the train back to Sutherland. Please ring to confirm details. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CYCLING.
Feb 10-30 (Q)	NEW ZEALAND
	Three weeks of very scenic walks in the NW of South Island with opportunities to get high. Trips 3-5 days, mostly camping. Numbers limited. See Moir's Guide North. Hopkins catchment - Freehold Creek, Ohau Range, Lake Dumb-bell, Sawers Creek. Mt Brewster- Haast Pass, Brewster hut and day trip to Mt Armstrong. Wilkin Valley to Waterfall Flat with day trip to Mt Twilight & Lois Peak. East Matukituki Valley - Cameron Flat, Mt Eoster, Dragon Fly Peak, Albert Burns Saddle, Junction Flat, Kitchener Flat, day trip to Sisyphus Peak. Hopkins catchment- South Temple Stream, V-notch Pass, South Huxley River, Huxley Forks, day trip to Broderick Pass, Hopkins Valley. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH/EXPLORATORY.
Feb 11,12 (Q)	KANANGRA-BOYD NP
	A classic trip to the Kowmung. Kanangra Walls, Coal Seam Cave, Gingra Track, Roots Ridge and upstream to Orange Bluff (good campsite). Return via Brumby Ridge. Limit 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Feb 11,12 (Q)	NEWCASTLE AREA
	Newcastle, Stockton, Anna Bay, Fingal Bay, beach walking. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Feb 11,12	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
	Sat. Planting and maintenance of plantings. Evening barbeque and stay overnight in Green Gully Cabins as guests of the NPWS. Sun. Walk to suit the party. Suggest: The Conservation Hut, Fairmont Resort, Lindleyers Pass, Wentworth Pass, Wentworth Falls, Conservation Hut. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
Feb 11(Sat)	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP - Abseiling
	Serendipity Canyon - a good canyon that's easy to get to. Personal abseiling gear and wet suits essential. Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as 'Dangerous Recreational Activity' under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ABSEILING/CANYONING.
Feb 12(Sun)	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
	Woodford, Woodford Creek, Hazel Falls, Lyre Bird Glen, Hazelbrook. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Feb 14 (Tue)	NORTH HEAD
	Manly Wharf to Fairfax Lookout at North Head via Fairy Bower and Shelley Beach. Return via Collins Beach DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY.
Feb 16 (Thu)	SYDNEY SUBURBS - Cycling
	We will cycle along on road cycle tracks to Browns Waterhole and then Kissing Point Road and back streets to Bobbin Head Rd. After a break at Bobbin Head we will ride up past Kalkari visitors centre and have time for a look at the animals and other displays. Then it's off to Asquith and Turramurra via Sherbrook Rd & Alexandria Pde. and another coffee break then back down Kissing Point Rd, Browns Waterhole and Epping. Bring your lunch. Please ring to confirm details. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. Limit - 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CYCLING.
Feb 18-25 (Q)	NADGEE NATURE RESERVE
	Lake Mallacoota (Vic) to Merrica River (NSW). DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
Feb 18,19	NEWNES - Abseiling
	Starlight on Saturday, Nightmare on Sunday. Car camp Friday and Saturday nights at Newnes (for an early start Saturday). Personal abseiling gear essential. Wet suits optional (deep wades/short swims). Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as 'Dangerous Recreational Activity' under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH/ABSEILING/CANYONING.
Feb 18,19 (Q)	WOLLANGAMBE RIVER
	Overnight Lilo trip on the Wollangambe River. Mt Wilson Road, Wollangambe River (Exit 1), lilo down to Exit 5. Classic river trip. Stoves only - limit 8. Short car shuffle and need to waterproof packs. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/LILOING.
Feb 20-25 (Q)	NEWNES
	Newnes-Wolgan River-Capertee River-Glen Davis-Newnes exploring 2 rivers over 6 days DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Feb 23 (Thu)	BOTANY BAY - Cycling
	Follow cyclepath to Botany Bay, swim if you wish, and return. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CYCLING.
Feb 24-26 (Q)	MORTON NP
	3 day bushwalk into the pristine Ettrema Creek, enjoying brilliant swimming holes, Sentry Box Canyon plus a full day to explore the fabulous Jones Creek. Entry via Boomerang Pass. Exit via the many waterfalls of Myall Creek. Grade: Medium Limit: 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Feb 25-27 (Q)	KANANGRA-BOYD NP
	A three day walk to avoid heat exhaustion on the climb out. Kanangra Tops, Boyd Range, Sombre Dome, Kowmung River, camp in Hatchers Hollow. Latish start next day to walk upstream and camp on Despond Ridge where a branch of Doris Ck runs close to the ridge. Complete the climb back to the tops on the last day. Limit: 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Feb 26-28 (Q)	SNOWY MOUNTAINS
	Perisher to Dead Horse Gap via The Porcupine and South Ramshead (car shuffle required). DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Mar 1(Thu)	SYDNEY
	Cremorne Point to Manly via Balmoral and the Spit. optional swims DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY.
Mar 1,1	KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP - Cycling
	Start at Epping Station or Browns Waterhole and ride the back streets to Bobbin Head, take a break then peddle up to Kalkari Visitors Centre to check out the animal displays both live and stuffed. Then on to Mt.Colah and return along back streets to Turramurra, another break and then downhill to Browns Waterhole or Epping. Bring or buy lunch, we will have at least two cafÈ stops. Please ring to confirm details. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. Limit - 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CYCLING.
Mar 4 (Sun)	HEATHCOTE NP
	Waterfall Station - Bullawarring Track - Heathcote Station DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY.
Mar 6 (Tue)	MANLY
	Manly Wharf to Long Reef via coastal track visiting North Steyne, Freshwater, Curl Curl, Deewhy and Long Reef Beaches. Bring cozzies and coffee money. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY.
Mar 8 (Thu)	SYDNEY - Cycling
	Fig Tree Bridge, Tarban Ck Bridge, Gladesville Bridge, past Birkenhead Point then around Iron Cove, through Leichhardt, across the Anzac Bridge, Pyrmont Bridge, Observatory Hill, Harbour Bridge, North Sydney, Naremburn, Lane Cove. Bring your lunch, promise two cafÈ stops! Those that do not want to go all the way can bail out either end of Harbour Bridge. Please ring to confirm details. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. Limit - 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH/CYCLING.
Mar 10-12 (Q)	KOSCIUSZKO NP
	Charlotte Pass and camp on Mt Townsend, Wilkinsons Valley, Swampy Plain River, Cootapatamba Hut and camp on the Rams Head. Along the Rams Head Range to Charlotte Pass. A high walk when the weather should be cooler and there are no flyers around. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Mar 10,11 (Q)	SHOALHAVEN RIVER
	Matodoro Ridge Road, Unnamed Ridges to Reedy Creek, Mad Hatters Ridge, Mt Wells, Nerrimunga Creek. Pack Raft down Shoalhaven River, Little Horseshoe Bend and exit at Greater Horseshoe Bend, Matodoro Ridge Road. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/PACKRAFTING.
Mar 10,11	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
	SAT: Tree planting and maintenance. Evening barbeque and stay overnight in Green Gully Cabins as guests of the NPWS. SUN: Walk to suit the party, suggest : Mt. Hay Road, Lockleys Pylon and return. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
Mar 13 (Tue)	LANE COVE - Canoeing / Kayaking
	Launch from Burns Bay Reserve boat ramp, Kooyong Road Riverview, back around Linley Point and Fig Tree Bridge and leisurely paddling upstream to the weir just beyond Fullers Bridge and return. Further paddling and exploration downstream towards main Sydney Harbour and return according to time, weather and participants' choice. Autumn is still great for kayaking. Packrafters may participate but will need sail or outboard motor to keep up. 'Global Paddler' (see Club Notices and News) trip notes available by request. Own canoe or kayak, vehicle transport and PFD required. May be able to re-schedule date. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM/CANOEING.
Mar 13 (Tue)	LA PEROUSE
	La Perouse to Maroubra via Cape Banks. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
Mar 15 (Thu)	BOTANY BAY - Cycling
	Meet at Victoria Ave (west end) and follow back streets to South Strathfield then ride along the Cooks River cycleway to Botany Bay. Bring lunch and there will be plenty of time for a coffee! Please email to confirm details. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Mar 17-23 (Q)	WOLLEMI NP - Abseiling
	5 days canyoning + a day either side for walk in/out via the Old Army Road. Likely canyons are Blackboard, Mr Squiggles, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Cricket & Nude. Excellent opportunity to visit this infrequently visited and spectacular area. Experienced canyoners only. Limit: 6. Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as 'Dangerous Recreational Activity' under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH/EXP/ABSEILING/CANYONING.
Mar 17,18 (Q)	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
	Carlons-Hobblers Spur-Breakfast creek-Coxs River-Jenolan River- Goolara Peak-Ironpot Mountain-Carlons. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Mar 17,18 (Q)	DHARUG NP
	Dubbo Gully, Simpsons Track, 10 Mile Hollow, Clares Bridge. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
Mar 18 (Sun)	SYDNEY
	Mortdale, Mortdale Park, Oatley Park, Jewfish Bay, Lime Kiln Head, Lime Kiln Creek, Mortdale. See leader in clubroom. Meet at mortdale station 9.30am.. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY.
Mar 19-22 (Q)	KOSCIUSZKO NP
	An interesting walk with good views in an area of the Snowies little visited by walkers. Perisher, Ramshead Range, Rainbow Lake, Kerry View Hill, Blue Cow Mtn., Back Perisher Mtn, Spencers Creek, Trapyard Creek Ramshead Range , Perisher. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Mar 20-24 (Q)	OXLEY WILD RIVERS NP
	Walk the new Green Gully Track: 4 days, 4/5 nights, total distance 65km, accommodation in house/huts with good facilities, no tents required. Spectacular scenery, especially Green Gully Gorge. Party Limit of 6. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Mar 20 (Tue)	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
	The Oaks, Lincoln Creek, Erskine Creek, Pisgah Rock DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH.
Jan 12(Thu) (Q)	WOLLEMI NP
	EITHER Sawmill - Mt Corricudgy - Mt Kerry - Widden Brook - Razorback Creek - Mt Wilworral - Sawmill OR If people can drive up on the 20th early enough to arrange a 45km each way car swap on Tuesday night: Sawmill - Mt Corricudgy - Mt Kerry - Widden Brook- Hoolem Boy Point - Mt Pomany - Emu Creek - Nullo Mountain Road. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH.
Mar 22(Thu)	SYDNEY - Cycling
	Meet at Darling Harbour and cycle up King St in the City through to the Domain to connect to Bourke Street (reminds me of Paris streetscapes) and cycle to Sydney Park at St Peters for Coffee and Chat and check out parkland landscaping/ waterways and hillocks. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Mar 24,25	CANBERRA - Cycling
	Two day rides in this delightful rural, wine district of Murrumbatman north of Canberra. We will stay in motel or hotel accommodation either at Murrumbatman or Gunning with the option of going out for a meal on Sat night. Approx distances, Sat - 70kms, Sun. 50kms. - Note all of ride is ?on road ? riding. Helmets, high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. Limit - 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CYCLING.
Mar 27 (Tue)	SYDNEY
	Cremorne Point to Balmoral Beach via Mosman Bay, Sirius Cove Reserve, Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head, Taylors Bay, Clifton Gardens and Georges Heights. Return via same route. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: EASY.
Mar 29(Thu)	LANE COVE
	Roseville to Thornleigh via the Lane Cove Valley. Please take extra water. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY.
Mar 29 (Thu)	COWAN AREA - Cycling
	Meet at Cowan Station and follow the Old Pacific Highway to Pie in the Sky then down the hill to the Hawksbury River. Lunch at Brooklyn then return the same way or catch the train if you want to avoid the hill. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water & spare tube required. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Mar 1,1 (Q)	KANANGRA-BOYD NP
	Kanangra Walls, Gingra Range, Brumby Ridge, Kowmung River, Great Stoney Mountain, Bullhead Ridge, Kanangra Walls. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr 3 (Tue)	EASTERN SUBURBS
	Catch a ferry to Rose Bay, walk to Bondi Beach, then north along the coast to Watsons Bay and catch a ferry back to Circular Quay. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY.
Apr 6-9 (Q)	BUDAWANGS
	Mt Bushwalker, Claydons Creek, Clyde River, Hollands Gorge, Mt Tarn, Mt Bibbenluke, Burrumbeet Brook, Corang Peak, Wog Wog. Drew Stones will take another party to car swap and do same trip from the West. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr 6-9 (Q)	KANANGRA-BOYD NP
	Kanangra Walls, Bullhead Range, Kowmung River, Gold Mine Spur, Chiddy Obelisk, Tonalli Range, Rodwell Head, Gander Head, Axehead Mountain, Butchers Creek, Denis Ridge, Kowmung River, Roots Ridge Kanangra Walls, Limit - 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr 6-9 (Q)	SNOWY MOUNTAINS
	Enjoy four days walking on the Main Range between Dead Horse Gap and the Kerries. Limit 8 DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr 6-8 (Q)	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
	Friday - walk from Bell Station to Wollangambe Crater and a great camp spot. Remainder of Friday and Saturday - have a look at the crater. Sunday - walk back out the same way. This will be a fun walk, part track/ part scrub bash. A good walk for Prospectives. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr10-May12 (Q)	TASMANIA
	A walk in three sections taking in the best parts of South West Tasmania. Walkers can participate in any one or more sections. Joint trip with the Brisbane Water Outdoors Club. Limited numbers. Apr 11 - Apr 19: South Coast Track. The walk traverses the magnificent south coast of Tasmania from Cockle Creek to Melaleuca along a defined route. (Apr 20 - Apr 23: Four day overlap at Melaleuca in case of inclement weather during re-supply). Apr 24 - May 05: South West Cape. The walk continues along the south and south-west coast, returning overland via Melaleuca and the Port Davey Track to Scotts Peak. Partly off-track. (May 06 Re-supply at Scotts Peak). May 07 - May 21: Western Arthurs and Federation Peak. The greatest walk in South West Tasmania and, in the leader's opinion, one of the best walks in the world! DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH.
Apr 10 (Tue)	MIDDLE HARBOUR - Canoeing / Kayaking
	Launch from Garigal NP at Roseville Bridge (park entry sticker needed and entry from and exit to Killarney Heights side only). Paddle upstream on Middle Harbour Creek (to catch 11am high tide) and return. Only a short trip, so optional trip downstream to Bantry Bay (and further?) and return. 'Global Paddler' (see Club Notices and News) trip notes available by request. Own canoe or kayak, vehicle transport and PFD required. May be able to re-schedule date. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM/CANOEING.
Apr 12 (Thu)	WISEMANS FERRY - Cycling
	Meet at Wisemans Ferry, catch Webbs Creek Ferry then cycle up to St Albans for lunch return down the other side of the MacDonald River to the Wisemans Ferry, about 42 kms all up and flat to undulating. Cross on the Wisemans Ferry and drive home. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water & spare tube required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr 14,15 (Q)	MORTON NP
	Wog Wog Entrance to Canowie Brook campsite via Corang Peak and Arch. Return via Lagoon and CMW Track. Good straight forward walk - suitable for prospectives. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
Apr 14,15	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
	SAT: Tree planting and maintenance. Evening barbeque and stay overnight in Green Gully Cabins as guests of NPWS. SUN: Walk to suit the party, suggest Pulpit Rock, Clarke Head, Docker Head, Anvil Ridge, Hat Hill, Pulpit Rock. Mostly off track. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr 17 (Tue)	BEROWRA
	Berowra to Mount Ku-ring-gai via Great North Walk track. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
Apr 19 (Thu)	GOSFORD AREA - Cycling
	Ride round the spectacular Brisbane Water Cycleway. See the Point to Pelicans and Tour de Brisbane Water rides at http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/cyclingguide/the_rides.htm. Either continue round from Ettalong, ride back same way or catch a train from Woy Woy. Please email for start time etc. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water & spare tube required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr 20-22	WOLLEMI NP - Abseiling
	3 days canyoning - from car camp at Newnes (bring chairs, eskies etc). Day canyons trips - Fireball, Hole in the Rock & Honeycomb (take two). Excellent opportunity to visit this spectacular area. Limit : 6. Drive to Newnes on Thursday night. Experienced canyoners only. Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as 'Dangerous Recreational Activity' under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH/CANYONING.
Apr 21,22 (Q)	KANANGRA-BOYD NP
	Kanangra Walls-Bullhead Ridge-Great Stoney Mountain- Orange Bluff-Brumby Ridge-Kanangra Walls. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr 21,22 (Q)	NEWNES
	Newnes, Petries Gully. Camp on tops and return via Pipeline Track. Need to carry water. Great views from campsite. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr 26 (Thu)	HAWKESBURY RIVER
	Cowan to Hawkesbury River via Jerusalem Bay. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
Apr 26 (Thu)	SYDNEY - Cycling
	We will do two circuit rides in Pitt Town Bottoms and Freemans Reach locations. Meet at Windsor, bring your lunch. Feel free to only do one circuit if you wish. Please ring to confirm details. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. Limit - 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr 28,29 (Q)	KANANGRA-BOYD NP
	Big Plain-Redcliff Ridge-Hatchers Hollow-Irrae Gowar- Big Plain. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Apr 28,29 (Q)	KANANGRA-BOYD NP
	Murruin Creek; good creek walking. Lime Burners track, Murruin Creek, Haunted Loops, Bindook Ridge, Back Swamps. Car swap needed. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH.
May 1 (Tue)	SYDNEY HARBOUR NP
	Explore Scotland Island in Pittwater on foot. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY.
May 3 (Thu)	SYDNEY - Cycling
	Start at Mercury Pl. Kings Langley and ride the whole length of this wonderful cycle track. Bring or buy your lunch at Prestons. Note those that want to come by train there is a 3.5 km link track from Seven Hills Station. If you don?t want to go all the you are welcome to turn around when you feel you have done enough. Please ring or email to confirm details. Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. Limit - 8. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH/CYCLING.
May 4-7 (Q)	BUDAWANGS
	Sassafras, Folly Point, Sluice Box Falls, Sturgiss Mountain, Hidden Valley, Vines, Sassafras. A classic trip from 'Pigeon House and beyond'. 4 days. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH.
May 8(Tue)	PARRAMATTA
	Come and join in a walk around the historic city of Parramatta. We will start at the southern side of Parramatta Station walk around the Harris Park Precinct (good coffee and Lebanese sweets) then head north to the river and follow it upstream to Parramatta Park. After lunch we will return to the station via the CBD. I expect the whole walk (including all breaks) to take about six hours and cover approx. 12 kms. Limit - 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY.
May 10 (Thu)	SYDNEY - Cycling
	Ride cyclepaths to Prospect Reservoir, then Horsley Park, Orphan School Creek, Canley Vale, Guildford. Helmets, high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
May 12,13 (Q)	WOLLEMI NP
	Grassy Hill Fire Trail-Canoe Bend-Little Pass (Pass 17)- Grassy Hill Fire Trail. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
May 12,13	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
	SAT: Tree Planting and maintenance. Evening barbeque and stay overnight in Green Gully Cabins as guests of NPWS. SUN: Walk to suit party, suggest: Mt. York Road, Lawson Long Alley, Hartley Vale, Lockyers Road, Mt. York Road. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
May 12,13 (Q)	MORTON NP
	Wog Wog, Corang Peak and camp on Mt Tarn or Mt Cole. A straight forward walk on tracks. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
May 13 (Sun)	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
	Lawson, Wilson Park, Echo Bluff, Frederica Falls, Old Falls Track, Empire Pass, Fairy Falls, Wilson Park, Lawson. See leader in clubroom. 8.17 train from Sydney Terminal. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
May 15 (Tue)	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
	Wentworth Falls to Valley of the Waters Conservation Hut via Darwin's Walk and Under/Over Cliff Tracks, Nature Track (maybe); return probably via Short Cut Track and Darwin's Walk. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
May 17 (Thu)	SYDNEY - Cycling
	Meet at Mortlake Ferry, cross to south side. Follow the foreshore as much as possible to Darling Harbour and Harbour Bridge. Bring lunch. Please email to confirm details. (Early start as longish distance). Helmets and high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CYCLING.
May 18-21 (Q)	GARDENS OF STONE NP
	A four day walk from Newnes to Baal Bone Gap with two nights in the Woolpack Rocks area to allow for exploring. Car swap required. Limit - 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH.
May 19,20 (Q)	DEUA NP
	Deua National Park 3 day full pack walk (off track in wilderness area). Experience some of the best ridge walking in NSW with spectacular views. From Mt Dampier traverse south to camp on Tabletop Mountain, then descend, over Scout Hat, to a beautiful Blue Gum forest on Woila Creek. The last day is a steep direct ascent over Mother Woila (with a short scambling section) and some airy ridgelines. Drive to start Friday night. Limit: 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH.
May 19,20 (Q)	KANANGRA-BOYD NP
	Kanangra Walls-Uni Rover Trail-Sombre Dome-Kowmung River- Hatchers Hollow-Despond Ridge-Uni Rover Track. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
May 19,20 (Q)	KANANGRA-BOYD NP
	A shorter route up Mt Colong, which we will climb via a spur on its eastern side. Drive to Batsh Camp Friday night. Barralliers Pass, Mt Meier, Colong Creek, Mt Armour Fire Trail. Camp in a grassy spot near the spring on the summit of Mt Colong, the highest peak in the southern Blue Mountains. Return via Colong Causeway and Kooragang Mountain. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
May 22(Tue)	UNKNOWN - Canoeing / Kayaking
	Launch from Tench Reserve, Tench Avenue Penrith (near where the M4 crosses the river). Paddle upstream to at least Erskine Creek and further for the more keen. 'Global Paddler' (see Club Notices and News) trip notes available by request. Own canoe or kayak, vehicle transport and PFD required. May be able to re-schedule date. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
May 24 (Thu)	SYDNEY - Cycling
	Some M7 then Western Sydney Parklands Track to Nurrangingy Reserve, remainder of Western Sydney Parklands Track, then M7 back to start. A FEW SECTIONS of easy DIRT TRACK, usually in good condition. Helmets, high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
May 29 (Tue)	BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
	Mountain Lagoon, Colo River, Tootie Creek. Back somehow! DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH.
May 31 (Thu)	SYDNEY - Cycling
	Explore the ups and downs of Toongabbie Creek and Bella Vista. Helmets, high visibility jackets, sunscreen, water and spare tube required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Jul 1-8	UK
	The Coast to Coast Walk (UK) this English summer. Classic trip in the "Mother Country". Exact dates to be decided. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM.
Jun 1 2012 (Q)	EUROPEAN ALPS
	The Haute Route (High Track) from Chamonix (France) to Zermatt (Switzerland). DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM.
Jun 9-12 (Q)	BUDAWANGS
	Four days in the northern Budwangs. Walk or mountain bike to a beautiful forest base camp in the Vines. Explore such features as Battleship Rock, Quiltys Mtn, Bora Ground, Hidden Valley, Mt Sturgess & a number of natural arches plus time around camp - relaxing, bird watching etc. Plus possible mtn bike circumnavigation of Quiltys Mtn. Drive to start Friday night. Limit: 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH.
Aug 15-17 (Q)	WEST MACDONNELL RANGES NP
	A nine day off-track walk, either Plan A or Plan B, depending on how much rain falls between now and the trip. THE TRIP WILL BE RUN JOINTLY WITH CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB. Expressions of interest by end of January. Plan A (lots of rain): Ormiston Gorge, Bowmans Gap, climb the mountain which forms the north side of the Gorge. Explore the Woolshed Yard area, access the Red Wall from its north-flowing creek. Climb Peak 1307 metres on the NE corner of Ormiston Pound, camp on its southern side. Climb Mt Giles (via Bas's Ridge?) and camp on top. Return either to Ormiston Gorge across the Pound, or the Ochre Pits via Giles Yard Springs. Plan B (limited rain): Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ellery Ck gap in the Chewings Range, explore the gorges west along the southern side of the Range. Cross the Range to Portals campsite, walk east to cross Ellery Creek, camp at Trident Gorge on the north side of the Range. Climb to the tops, walk west for a bit, descend and return to the Big Hole. Limit 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH.
Aug 15-17 (Q)	USA
	This walk will have roughly the same starting and finishing points as the John Muir trail but will be an off-track walk. It will traverse some of the most beautiful scenery that America has to offer. Total distance is about 320km spread over about 4 weeks. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH/EXPLORATORY.