Walks Program
Spring 2010
For full details, contact the membership secretary.
| Aug 7,8 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP (Q) | Kanangra Walls, Gingra Range, Brumby Ridge, Kowmung River, Gt Stony Mtn,
Bullhead Range, Kanangra Walls. Party limit 8.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. MAPS: KANANGRA, YERRANDERIE. |
| Aug 14,15 | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – Bushcare | Sat: Tree planting, installing tree guards and maintenance of plantings.
Evening BBQ and stay overnight in Green Gully Cabins as guests of NPWS. Sun: Walk to suit the
party. Suggest Carlon Creek, Blackhorse Range, Medlow Gap, Green Gully.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: JENOLAN. |
| Aug 14,15 | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – Abseiling | Two separate day trips, can come on either.
Sat: Rock Pile Pass, Coral Creek, Redledge Pass circuit from locked gate on
Narrow Neck (only one very small abseil). Sun: Castle Head an awesome multi
pitch abseiling trip down to Ruined Castle, return via Golden Stairs track.
Sat: NO gear required, provided by leader. Sun: Personal abseiling gear needed,
ropes supplied by leader. Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as ‘Dangerous
Recreational Activity’ under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ABSEILING. MAPS: KATOOMBA. |
| Aug 15-21 (Q) | WARRUMBUNGLES NP (Q) | Warrumbungles NP (NSW) Car camping – an enjoyable week of day walks and/or
rest and relaxation in the splendid surrounds of this beautiful National Park. $5 per night,
VEHICLE FEE: $7 per day (unless you have a National Parks sticker).
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY TO MEDIUM. MAPS: . |
| Aug 15 (Sun) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP | Katoomba, Prince Henry Track, Leura Falls, Leura. See Leader in Club Room.
8:18am Train from Sydney Terminal.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. MAPS: KATOOMBA. |
| Aug 17 (Tue) | WESTERN SYDNEY CYCLEWAYS – Cycling | Begin at Guildford. Enjoy a great day’s cycling along the old pipeline to Prospect
Reservoir, then head down cycleway to Fairfield Farm and east to Canley Vale. We then ride back north along
the rail trail cycle route back to Guildford. Option to start and finish at Homebush Bay for those that
would like a longer ride. Helmets, high visibility jackets, sunscreen & water required. Limit 8 – some
experience in riding necessary, not for raw beginners.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CYCLING. MAPS: GREGORYS. |
| Aug 21,22 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP (Q) | Loombah Plateau, Irrae Gower, Hatchers Hollow, Willa Gowar, Loombah Plateau.
Great circuit with a great camp site.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: YERRANDERIE. |
| Aug 21,22 | GOULBURN / COLLECTOR AREA – Cycling | Enjoy two days cycling around the Goulburn/Collector district. Stay in Caravan
Park or Pub etc on Saturday night. Details yet to be decided. Helmets, high visibility jackets, sunscreen
& water required. Limit 8 – experienced riders only. Please carry spare tube and puncture kit.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CYCLING. MAPS: . |
| Aug 22 (Sun) | KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP – Special Walk for Beginners | Sphinx War Memorial, Bobbin Head Track, Bobbin Head, Cowan Creek, Sphinx Track.
Time to look at rock engravings, enjoy the wildflowers, have a coffee at Bobbin Head, and to discuss
gear etc. Aimed at people contemplating joining the Club or inexperienced Prospective Members,
although room for some other Members.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: Supplied by leader, or Gregory’s, UBD etc. |
| Aug 24-26 | KANANGRA-BOYD NP (Three Days Tue–Thu) | A 3 day exploration of the Uni Rover Trail on the Boyd Range. A great chance
to brush up on your GPS skills! Base camp near Wooglemai Ck near Lost Rock.
DISTANCE: SHORT/MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: KANANGRA, YERRANDERIE. |
| Aug 28,29 | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP | Another 2 day walks in Blackheath area, celebrate the end of winter up here.
Camp on leader's property, BBQ & campfire Saturday night, salad provided, BYO everything else.
Sat: Burra Korain ridge. Good views of Victoria Falls & Upper Grose, maybe explore side ridges & Crayfish Creek.
Scrubby, bring gaiters. Easy/Medium. Sun: Long cliff top walk from Pulpit Rock to Evans Lookout along
new well made tourist track, finish with coffee at Jemby Rinjah resort next door.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. MAPS: KATOOMBA, MT WILSON. |
| Aug 28,29 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q) | Carlons, Carlons Creek, Breakfast Creek, Black Horse Ridge, Mount Merrimerrigal,
Splendour Rock (camp), Mobbs Swamp, Blue Dog Ridge, Coxs River/Breakfast Creek junction, Ironmonger
Spur, Ironpot Mountain, Carlons. Mobile phone:0438296458
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: JENOLAN. |
| Aug 28,29 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP (Q) | Kanangra Walls, Gingra Range, Hughes Ridge, Kowmung River. Return via Roots Ridge.
Classic Kowmung trip.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: KANANGRA, YERRANDERIE. |
| Aug 28-30 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP (Q) (Three days Sat-Mon) | 3 one-day multi-discipline trips from a base (car) camp. Day 1 (bushwalk): Excellent ridge & plateau
walking with spectacular views – Kanangra Tops, Kanangra Deep, Gentles Sheerdown, Mt Danae, Danae Brook,
Thurat Tops. 800 metre ascent. Day 2 (mountain bike ride): 40 kms along wilderness fire tails over the
Boyd Plateau & Whalania Heights. Day 3 (canyon): Exciting multi-pitch trip down Kalang Canyon (dry).
Participants can come for 1 or more days, but preference given to those wanting to do the whole trip.
Drive to Kanangra Friday night. Limit of 8.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH/CYCLING/CANYONING. MAPS: KANANGRA. |
| Aug 29 (Sun) | PARRAMATTA RIVER | Halliday Park Five Dock, Hen and Chicken Bay, Abbotsford Wharf, Figtree Bay, Chiswick, Lysaght Park,
Russell Park and return.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: GREGORYS. |
| Aug 31-Sep 9 | SOUTH COAST NSW | MIMOSA ROCKS, BOURNDA & BEN BOYD NPS. 3 nights at each Park, come for one or all.
Great places for short or long beach walks, canoeing, cycling, snorkelling, botanizing,
bird & whale watching. Warm water! See www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parks/RegionSouthCoast.htm.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: PDF files available. |
| Sep 1,2 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q) | Carlons, Breakfast Creek, Jenolan River and return. Classic Walk. A good trip for fit Prospectives.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: JAMISON, JENOLAN. |
| Sep 4,5 (Q) | KANGAROO VALLEY | Two day walks with BBQ and overnight camping at Judi and Des Levins’ 2 ha property in
beautiful Kangaroo Valley. Salad, potatoes, sweets, coffee and tea by Judi.
Sat: McPhails Trail, Yarrunga Creek, Griffin Fire Trail, car swap. Sun: Visit Arthur Boyd’s property at Bundanoon ($10, $7 concession), walk to Shoalhaven River. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAP: BUNDANOON. |
| Sep 5 (Sun) | BRISBANE WATERS NP | Wondabyne, Pindar Cave, Wondabyne. See native plants at their best.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. MAPS: NPA BOOK . |
| Sep 5 (Sun) | ROYAL NP | Loftus to Winifred Falls via Audley and return.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. MAPS: RNP TOURIST. |
| Sep 11,12 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q) – Special Walk for Beginners | Pisgah Ridge, Pisgah Rock, Lincoln Creek, with some side trips to features of interest such as Dadder Cave.
Out by Monkey Ropes Creek (all near Glenbrook in the Lower Blue Mountains). Aimed at inexperienced Prospective
Members, although room for some other Members. Lots of time to compare gear, etc.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. MAPS: PENRITH or use ones supplied by Leader. |
| Sep 11 (Sat) | HOMEBUSH BAY TO CRONULLA – Cycling | Enjoy a great days cycling from Homebush Bay to Cronulla via the Cooks River and Botany Bay.
Have lunch at Cronulla. Helmets, high visibility jackets, sunscreen and water required. Limit 8.
Riding experience required, mixture of road & cycle track, mostly flat terrain.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM/LONG (65–70 kms). TRIP GRADE:MEDIUM CYCLING. MAPS: GREGORYS OR RTA CYCLE MAPS. |
| Sep 12 (Sun) | GOSFORD AREA | Gosford, Rumbalara Reserve, Grass Tree Picnic Area, Flannel Flower Track, Historic Quarry,
Gosford. See Leader in Clubroom. 8.15 am train from Sydney Terminal.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. MAPS: GOSFORD. |
| Sep 12 (Sun) | M7 CYCLEWAY – Cycling | Enjoy a great days cycling along this fabulous dedicated bike/pedestrian track that
follows the M7 Motorway without having to worry about cars for the whole 80 kms return.
Helmets, high visibility jackets, sunscreen & water required. Limit 8. Experienced riders only.
DISTANCE: LONG 80 kms. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: STREET DIRECTORY or M7 CYCLE MAP. |
| Sep 14 (Tue) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP | The Pinnacles, Lockleys Track, Mount Stead, Lockleys Pylon, Walford Cave, Walford Gully,
Lycon Plateau, Lycon Rill, The Pinnacles. Classic Grose Valley views if weather is fine.
Vehicles needed but can arrange to pick up people at Leura Station. Includes off-track walking
with some scrub. Leader invites route information. NB It doesn't really take that much longer
to travel to Leura via vehicle than on public transport to a walk closer to Sydney!
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/EXPLORATORY. MAPS: KATOOMBA. |
| Sep 18,19 | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – Bushcare | Sat: Assembly and installation of tree guards plus maintenance of plantings. Evening BBQ
and stay overnight in Green Gully cabins as guests of NPWS. Sun: Walk to suit the party (leader required).
DISTANCE: SHORT–MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: JENOLAN, KATOOMBA. |
| Sep 18,19 (Q) | BUDAWANGS (Q) | Fault Line Road, Maurice Spur, High Camp, Currockbilly Mountain, ridge to south,
Bimberamala River, Fault Line Road.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: BROOMAN. |
| Sep 18 (Sat) | GARDENS OF STONE NP – Canyoning/Abseiling | Zorro Canyon, off Sunny Side ridge. Said to be dry. Personal abseiling gear essential.
Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as ‘Dangerous Recreational Activity’ under the Civil Liability
Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/EXP/ABSEILING. MAPS: CULLEN BULLEN. |
| Sep 19 (Sun) | WOLLEMI NP – Canyoning/Abseiling | Windows Canyon, near Glow Worm Tunnel. Said to be dry. Personal abseiling gear essential.
Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as ‘Dangerous Recreational Activity’ under the Civil
Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/EXP/ABSEILING. MAPS: BEN BULLEN. |
| Sep 21 (Tue) | KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP | Cowan to Jerusalem Bay to Brooklyn via Great North Walk Track.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: COWAN, KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP TOURIST. |
| Sep 25,26 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP (Q) | Sat: Krungle Bungle Range to Guouogang and down the spectacular Nooroo Buttress.
Sun: Up the northern ridge of Paralyser and on to Cyclops and follow Thurat Ridge back
to Kingpin Fire Trail. Limit 8.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. MAPS: KANANGRA. |
| Sep 26 (Sun) | KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP | Mt Ku-ring-gai, Bobbin Head, Sphinx, Bobbin Head, Mt Ku-ring-gai.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: NPA Book . |
| Sep 28 (Tue) | SUTHERLAND TO WOLLONGONG – Cycling | A varied and scenic ride through Royal NP and then down the coast to Wollongong. Limit 8 –
experienced riders only, a fair amount of road riding. We will catch the train home.
Helmets, high visibility jackets, sunscreen and water.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM/LONG (60 kms) TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM CYCLING. MAPS: GREGORYS or RTA CYCLE MAPS. |
| Sep 28 (Tue) | LOWER BLUE MOUNTAINS | Springwood, Magdala Creek, Glenbrook Creek, Sassafras Gully Creek, Faulconbridge, with optional
side-trip and climb to Martins Lookout. All on bush tracks with nice pools but leader has not been
here for a very long time.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: SPRINGWOOD. |
| Sep 30-Oct 5 (Q) | DEUA NP (Q) | Walk the Deua River, a remote river in the mountains of the south coast. Car shuffle between
Pikes Saddle and Wyanbene. Dampier, Jillaga Creek, Bendethera, Deua River, Curmulee Creek, Wyanbene Caves. 6 days.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/EXPLORATORY. MAPS: BADJA, KRAWARREE, SNOWBALL. |
| Oct 2-4 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q) – Labour Day LWE | Carlons, Hobbles Spur, Blackhorse Ridge, Splendour Rock, Yellow Dog, Queahong Buttress, Mt Jenolan,
Mt O’Reilly, Mumbedah Creek, Jenolan River, Goolara Peak, Mt Ironpot, Carlons. Steep scrambling.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. MAPS: JENOLAN, KANANGRA. |
| Oct 2-4 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP (Q) – Labour Day LWE (“Three Peaks – the not so hard way”) | 3 day full pack walk (off track in wilderness area). Excellent ridge & plateau walking through the
heart of the Kanangra wilderness with spectacular views. Day 1: Thurat Ridge, Mt Paralyser, Junction
Whalania/Kanangra creeks – excellent campsite for 2 nights (should be time for some trout fishing).
Day 2: day circuit trip: Kullieatha Peak, Mt Cloudmaker, Mt Marooba Karoo, Kanangra Ck.
Day 3: Bullagowar Ridge, Mt Guouogang, Krungle Bungle Range. Drive to Kanangra Friday night. Limit: 8.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. MAPS: KANANGRA. |
| Oct 2-4 | PORT HACKING – Labour Day LWE – Canoeing/Kayaking | Cronulla (can hire kayaks/canoes) to Yenabilli Point (beyond Maianbar) and return to Cronulla. Great
campsite. Must bring drinking water for three days. PFDs necessary.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM: MAPS PORT HACKING or RNP TOURIST. |
| Oct 2-4 (Q) | DHARUG NP (Q) – Labour Day LWE | Base camp at Ten Mile Hollow in the Great North Rd/Wiseman’s Ferry area. Features convict camp,
aboriginal engravings and paintings. Medium walk to get there with easy to medium short walks.
DISTANCE: AS ABOVE. TRIP GRADE: AS ABOVE. MAPS: MANGROVE. |
| Oct 2-4 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q) – Labour Day LWE | Leura to Mt Victoria via Mt Hay Road, Lockley Track, Blue Gum Forest, Grose River, Victoria Falls LO.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: KATOOMBA, MOUNT WILSON. |
| Oct 7 (Thu) | SYDNEY SUBURBS | Summer Hill Station to Balmain East, along Hawthorne Channel and Harbour Foreshore.
DISTANCE: SHORT/MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: GREGORYS. |
| Oct 7 (Thu) | SYDNEY HARBOUR NP | Scramble the rock platforms around North Head, in an anticlockwise direction, on a special
low tide day. Meet at car park on North Head to arrange a car swap. An abseiling harness is essential.
The trip will be modified if seas are rough or the rocks likely to be wet.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH/EXPLORATORY. MAPS: GOOGLE EARTH . |
| Oct 9,10 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q) | Golden Stairs, Mt Solitary, Kedumba River, Wentworth Falls. Classic Trip, great views.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: JAMISON, KATOOMBA. |
| Oct 16,17 | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – Bushcare | Sat: Assembly and installation of tree guards plus maintenance of plantings. Evening BBQ and stay
overnight in Green Gully cabins as guests of NPWS. Sun: Walk to suit the party (leader required).
DISTANCE: SHORT–MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: JENOLAN, KATOOMBA. |
| Oct 16,17 (Q) | BUDAWANGS NP (Q) | Little Forest Plateau, Rusden Head, Pigeon House Creek, ‘Oyster Overhang’, Wombat Ridge Fire Trail and return.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. MAPS: CORANG, MILTON. |
| Oct 16,17 | SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS – Cycling | Sat: Moss Vale to Fitzroy Falls and beyond and loop back to Moss Vale. Sun: Robinson to Mittagong
loop. We will probably stay at Moss Vale overnight. Both these trips are very scenic but we will be on
public roads and the Sunday ride involves some serious climbs. Limit 8. Experienced riders only
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CYCLING. MAPS: TO BE ADVISED. |
| Oct 16,17 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q) | Furber Steps, Federal Pass, Cedar Gap, Chinamans Gully, Pitts Amphitheatre, Federal Pass, Furber Steps.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: KATOOMBA, JAMISON. |
| Oct 17 (Sun) | KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP – Canoeing/Kayaking | Bobbin Head, Cowan Creek, Cowan Water, distance and final route to suit but perhaps exploring part of
Smiths Creek and/or to Cottage Point and return, or upstream from Bobbin Head if tide permits.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY–MEDIUM/CANOEING. MAPS: HORNSBY, COWAN or KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP TOURIST. |
| Oct 19 (Tue) | KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP | Cowan to Berowra via Berowra Waters and Great North Walk Track.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: COWAN. |
| Oct 20 (Wed) | ROYAL NP | Otford to Bundeena. Classic coast walk.
DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: PORT HACKING, OTFORD or ROYAL NP TOURIST. L |
| Oct 21 (Thu) | CHULLORA WETLANDS & ROOKWOOD | Explore the upper reaches of Cooks River and find out what is happening with the formerly
concrete-clad river/sewer. Meet 9.45 am at Chullora Wetlands for a conducted tour of the area
that was remediated by the South West Environment Centre and now provides habitat for up to 100
species of birds. After lunch we will explore Rookwood Cemetery which is nearby.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: GREGORYS. |
| Oct 23,24 | HORNSBY AREA – CMW ANNUAL CAMPFIRE. | All welcome. This year to be held at Cross lands Reserve, located at the end of Somerville Rd
Hornsby Heights. We plan a Campfire, some walking, kayaking and lots of relaxing in a beautiful
location right on our doorstep.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: GREGORYS. |
| Oct 27,28 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP (Q) – Mid-Week Wed–Thu | Budthingeroo, Mt Krungle Bungle, Whalania Creek/Jenolan Creek Junction, Nooroo Buttress, Guouogang,
Krungle Bungle Range, Budthingeroo. Some scrambling.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: KANANGRA. |
| Oct 30-Nov 1 | KANANGRA-BOYD NP | Join Gwen Bednal and Col Halpin on a delightful walk down to Hatchers Hollow from the southern
side of the Kowmung. Gwen has not been to this lovely campsite and she would enjoy your company. Limit 10.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: YERRANDERIE. |
| Nov 3-9 | CROAJINGOLONG NP | Base camp at Thurra River in NP campground. Various day walks along coast or just relax.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: MURRUNGOWAR 1:100 000, CANN – PT HICKS 1:50 000. |
| Nov 6,7 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP (Q) | Uni Rover Trail, Mt. Savage, Amble Easy Ridge, Wheengee Whungee Creek/Christy's Creek
Junction, Badbury Knoll, Barralliers Crown, Uni Rover Trail.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: KANANGRA, YERRANDERIE. |
| Nov 7 (Sun) | ROYAL NP | Otford to Burning Palms.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: ROYAL NP TOURIST. |
| Nov 11 (Thu) | ROYAL NP | Bundeena to Loftus via Winifred Falls and admire the spring flowers.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: RNP TOURIST. |
| Nov 13,14 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP (Q) | Uni Rover Trail, Sombre Dome, Kowmung River, Hatchers Hollow, Despond Ridge, Uni
Rover Trail. Good views, great campsite, and a chance to test navigation skills on the URT.
DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: KANANGRA, YERRANDERIE. |
| Nov 13,14 | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – Bushcare | Sat: Assembly and installation of tree guards plus maintenance of plantings. Evening
BBQ and stay overnight in Green Gully cabins as guests of NPWS. Sun: Walk to suit the party
(leader required).
DISTANCE: SHORT–MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: JENOLAN, KATOOMBA. |
| Nov 13,14 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q) | Sat: Down Golden Stairs head out to Mt. Solitary via Ruined Castle and Koorowall Knife-Edge
and camp near the source of Singa-Jingawell Creek. Sun: Make our way down the front (north) face
of Mt Solitary on an old pass and then head across the Jamison Valley and then up Sublime Pt.
Car Swap required. Limit 8. Note: Sunday all off track with some scrambling.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. MAPS: KATOOMBA, JAMISON. |
| Nov 14 (Sun) | LOWER BLUE MOUNTAINS | Glenbrook, Campfire Creek, Red Hands Cave, Red Hands Creek, Glenbrook. See Leader in
Clubroom. 8.18 am train from Sydney Terminal.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. MAPS: PENRITH. |
| Nov 16 (Tue) | SYDNEY HARBOUR NP | Taronga Zoo to Balmoral via Taylors Bay, Clifton Gardens, Georges Heights and return.
Lunch on the ‘island’, swim (maybe), coffee at the baths.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. MAPS: GREGORYS, GREGORYS ROADS NSW. |
| Nov 17,18 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q) – Mid-Week Wed–Thu | Carlons, Hobbles Spur, Cattle dog Ridge, Blue Dog Buttress, Merrigal Creek, Blackhorse Ridge,
Hobbles Spur DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: JENOLAN. |
| Nov 20,21 | KANANGRA-BOYD NP | First visit for a while to one of the leader's favourite ‘slacking’ locations.
Short walk to nice campsite at top of Box Creek Falls with opportunity for side walks¸
bathing in cold granite pools with a backdrop of cascades and waterfalls, and/or relax and
read the weekend papers in delightful surroundings with a hors d’œuvre (or two) and a glass
of cheeky cold Chablis in hand. Gourmet foods and wines are an absolute pre-requisite.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM/LILOING. MAPS: KANANGRA, SHOOTERS HILL. |
| Nov 21 (Sun) | ROYAL NP | Otford, Burning Palms, Figure Eight Pool, Werrong, Otford.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH (rock-hopping along the coast from the Figure Eight Pool to Werrong). MAPS: ROYAL NP TOURIST. |
| Nov 23 (Tue) | GARIGAL NP | Forestville to The Spit. Meet at Ferguson St, Forestville, Carol Creek, Lyre Bird track,
Flat Rock, Bantry Bay, Seaforth to The Spit. Chance of a swim at Flat Rock Beach.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. MAPS: . |
| Nov 27,28 (Q) | WOLLEMI NP – Canyoning/Abseiling (Q) | Escalator Canyon, Glen Davis. A rarely visited canyon, but well worth the effort.
Personal abseiling gear 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/CANYONING. MAPS: GOSPERS MOUNTAIN, MT MORGAN. |
| Nov 27,28 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP (Q) | Uni Rover Trail, Mt Misery, Misery Ridge, Ghosts Ridge, Uni Rover Trail.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: KANANGRA, YERRANDERIE. |
| Nov 28 (Sun) | MIDDLE HARBOUR – Canoeing/Kayaking | Launch from Clontarf Reserve. Paddle west of The Spit Bridge around Long Bay/Sailors
Bay/Sugarloaf Bay and/or Bantry Bay/Roseville Bridge, or other route to suit. Bring own
kayak/canoe and gear or pre-arrange hire at Sydney Harbour Kayaks at The Spit.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CANOEING. MAPS: SYDNEY HARBOUR & MIDDLE HARBOUR BOATING & FISHING MAP or PARRAMATTA RIVER. |
| ADVANCE NOTICE | |
| Dec 5 (Sun) | ROYAL NP | Waterfall, Courang Track, Forest Island, Polona Cave.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: ROYAL NP TOURIST. |
| Dec 7 (Tue) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP | Wentworth Falls to Valley of the Waters Conservation Hut via Darwins Walk and
Under Cliff/Over Cliff Tracks, Nature Track (maybe), return probably via Short Cut
Track and Darwin's Walk.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. MAPS: KATOOMBA, BLUE MOUNTAINS NP WALKING TRACK GUIDE. |
| Dec 27-Jan 1 (Q) | SNOWY MOUNTAINS (Q) | Guthega Village, Spencers Creek, Ramshead Range, Mount Kosciuszko, Rolling
Grounds, Guthega Power Station. CMW SACRED SITES: 1.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: GEEHI DAM, PERISHER. |
| Dec 27-Jan 1 | VICTORIAN ALPS (Q) – Labour Day LWE | 6 day tour of the Mount Bogong area. Mountain Creek Road, Survey Hut. Great country.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: BOGONG ALPINE AREA. |
| Feb 2011 (Q) | NEW ZEALAND (Q) | 3 weeks of very scenic ridge walks in the NW of South Island. 2-6 day
trips, mostly camping. Numbers limited. Victoria FP: Victoria Range
(Klondyke Valley & tops). Nelson Lakes NP: Ella Range (Mole Tops to
Mt Ella). Kahurangi NP: Arthur Range (Kiwi Saddle, Mt Luna, The
Patriarch and Mt Gomorrah). Lewis Pass NR: Spencer Mountains (Cannibal
Gorge Hut, Glorianna Peak & Faerie Queen, Freyberg Range & Mt Mueller).
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH/EXPLORATORY. MAPS: SPRINGS JUNCTION, LEWIS, WANGAPEKA, MT ARTHUR, MATAKITAKI (all old series map names). |
| Jun 11-26 (Q) | KAKADU NP (Q) | Gunlom, Barramundie Creek, Cascade Creek, Graveside area, Koolpin
Gorge. CMW SACRED SITES: 1.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: . |
| Jul-Aug 2011 | GREENLAND | Expressions of interest sought for hiking trip in Greenland in
late July to late August 2011. East or West Greenland and all other
details yet to be decided. Leader will be in Sweden from December 2010
to July 2011 so enquire early.
DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: HARD. MAPS: SEE LEADER. |
| Jan 2011 | MYANMAR (BURMA) | Something different! Approx 3 weeks in Jan 2011.
Tourist highlights plus 2 & 3 day treks in mountains (village accommodation).
Internal travel by train, bus, boat & air. I’m sussing out fit bushwalking couples
(preferable) to share cost of hotels, guides, interpreters, mini-buses, etc. Note:
cultural sensitivity required. COST: Cheap. In conjunction with Road To Mandalay Travel.
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