Walks Program

 

Apr 28 (Sun) GREAT NORTH WALK SOMERSBY TO MOONEY MOONEY OLD BRIDGE
It`s Fungi Season ! Join us on the Great North Walk from Somersby to Mooney Mooney Old Bridge this Sunday 28th April. Fabulous tall valley forest Blue Gums and, rainforest trees, secluded ferny valleys, creek cascades, waterfalls and rural country side sections . Mainly down hill along the Mooney Mooney Creek.The Old Gosford Dam. Lower pools and cascades. Superb bird habitat, fabulous wild flowers, deep swimming pools. Walk start at Robertson Rd. Somersby.We should finish at the Mooney Bridge at about 4.30 pm but you can walk ahead to your car if required. Distance about 14 klms. Grade mainly down hill.Easy / Medium. No off Track. Good tracks and wide trails. Some minor up hills with steps.Meet at Wahroonga station car park Warwilla Ave, near shops for car pool at 7.20 am or at corner of Wisemans Ferry Rd and Old Pacific Hwy Kariong a 8.15 am Go to follow links to see photos of this walk in October `21 at https://photos.app.goo.gl/uBFz4ERzwLvRGCwd6 and https://photos.app.goo.gl/8CuUcgjtEzE963go9. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM/ MAPS: Gosford TRANSPORT: $15 IF CAR POOLING

Apr 30 (Tue) H D ROBB RESERVE CASTLE COVE (Q)
Babbage Road Roseville Chase to tracks along the foreshores of Middle Harbour and Explosives Reserve Circuits. Meet at Bus Stop ID 206967, The last stop going down Roseville Bridge. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: Step, Gregorys TRANSPORT: $PUBLIC ** Trip rescheduled from 5/03/2024 **

May 3-5 BUDAWANGS (Q)
An off track hike for experienced walkers only. From Meangora Road, traversing east via Grassy Creek to Fosters Mountain. Over the top of Fosters Mountain to camp in a cave on the other side. Checkout a waterfall and dramatic hidden sand amphitheater. Go exploring over Fosters, and maybe also along Sallee Creek behind Fosters. Return a different way, depending on the bush and weather. Scrub bashing, good level of fitness required. We will have a fire. Party limit 6, Exploratory, Scrambling, scrub. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD/EXPLORATORY MAPS:. TRANSPORT: $95. ** Note: This Trip also appears on the Walks Program of - South Coast Bushwalkers. **.

May 7 (Tue) PARRAMATTA RIVER
Parramatta to Kissing Point Wharf. Start at the Parramatta Ferry Wharf, following the cycle path through parks and see how The river has been and is used, relaxed walk also there are two coffee stops if needed. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: GREGORYS. TRANSPORT: $OPAL CARD

May 11, 12 NOOROO BUTTRESS, KANANGRA BOYD NP, GUNDUNGRA COUNTRY. (Q)
Kanangra Rd, Whalans fire trail, Belarah fire trail, Ferny Flat, Whalania Ck, Nooroo Buttress, Mt Guouogang (1291m), Ferny Flat, return same way. A c.900m rocky descent to Whalania Ck (camp) then a rock scramble up this very steep narrow and sometimes almost razorback ridge 990m to Mt Guouogang. Arguably the highest ridge in the KBNP. This is only for very experienced fit walkers who not afraid of heights and exposure. Stunning views of Mt Paralyser and Whalania Deep. Walk won’t go out if rain predicted. Bring stoves. Max. 6. Possible scrub on the Krungle Bungle Range. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: VERY HARD MAPS: JENOLAN. TRANSPORT: $77. ** LEADER ADVISES: The Trip is now FULL. **

May 18 (Sat) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
Galong Creek, Megalong Valley. Tree planting and maintenance. Working in a new area, it is a level site. All new volunteers have to log on to the NPWS VIP site (just the once) and complete the registration. There is always a job to do, come have great day and good morning tea from Parks. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: JENOLAN 1:25000. TRANSPORT: $50

May 18,19 MORTON NP FOLLY POINT (Q)
From Sassafras, we will walk via fire trail (7km) and track to magnificent Folly Point through Morton National Park. Mixture of bush, healthland and rock platform walking. Cute hidden campsite. Amazing views of the Budawangs. Steep descent & ascents, scrambling. Beginner hikers ok provided you can hike and carry a pack for 18km a day. Party limit 8. Need stoves. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: Endrick TRANSPORT: $91

Jun 2 (Sun) SYDNEY HARBOUR NP (Q)
Manly to the Split. A great walk with swimming for the brave along the way, with a possible extension to Balmoral Beach. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: GREGORYS. TRANSPORT: TRAIN, FERRY, BUS

Jun 8-10 ETTREMA WILDERNESS, PIONEER PLATEAU, HAMLET CROWN WANDANDIAN COUNTRY (Q)
Greta Rd, Old 4wd track, Jones Ck x 2, Pioneer Plateau, Hamlet Crown. Return the same way. A base camp for 2 nites with a day walk along the cliff line to climb/scramble up Hamlet Crown. Sublime views high above Ettrema Creek. Stoves and tent necessary as the campsite is quite exposed on open flat rock country. Half on old track with some minor scrambling and some short sections of thick scrub but generally open flattish country. Option to bring lightweight daypack or take bigger pack on day walk. Bring warm clothing and rain jacket as it can get quite cold in June on exposed countryside. Party Limit 10. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: NERRIGA, TOUGA. TRANSPORT: $86

Jun 15 (Sat) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP - Bushcare
Galong Creek, Megalong Valley. Tree planting and maintenance. Working in a new area, it is a level site. All new volunteers have to log on to the NPWS VIP site (just the once) and complete the registration. There is always a job to do, come have great day and good morning tea from Parks. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: JENOLAN 1:25000. TRANSPORT: $5

Jun 28, 29 ETTREMA (Q)
Gretas Rd, Ettrema Ridge Track, Jones Creek, Pioneer Plateau, Cinch Creek, Rodgers Hill, Pauls Pass Walking Track, Gretas Rd.Gently undulating plateaux, 2/3 off track with sections of moderate scrub. Great views of Jones and Ettrema Creeks. Camping on a high rocky platform, water close by. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: Nerriga, Touga. TRANSPORT: $86.

Jul 20 (Sat) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP - Bushcare
Galong Creek, Megalong Valley. Tree planting and maintenance. Working in a new area, it is a level site. All new volunteers have to log on to the NPWS VIP site (just the once) and complete the registration. There is always a job to do, come have great day and good morning tea from Parks. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: JENOLAN 1:25000. TRANSPORT: $50

Jul29-Aug8 KAKADU NP (QQ)
A walk across the Arnhem Land plateau from Flying Fox Ford on the South Alligator River to Jim Jim Falls. Highlights include Koolpin Gorge, Lost Watch Pool, Pandani Pool, Twin Falls Creek, Amphitheatre Falls/Pool, Rain Forest Creek (Steps Falls), Jim Jim Creek/Falls and several Aboriginal art sites. This walk is only for those fit and experienced walkers who can handle hot walking conditions and warm overnights. Average day temps. 30-33 degrees, nights 17-20 degrees. Also includes some scrambling, scrubby country and walking over stone country. Expect a few stings from irate Green Ants when walking through their country! The Med/Hard grading means just that because of the heat and humidity and we may have to carry extra water on 1 or 2 days. No food drops. Campfires allowed. Mozzie nets needed, tent optional, lightweight tarp may come in handy if it rains, chance less than 10%. Note: This walk is subject to approval from Traditional Owners (TOs), Kakadu N Parks and securing transport to and from Darwin. We usually find out about approval Feb - March. Walk is FULL. Contact leader about being put on EOI wait list. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: 1:50000, KOOLPIN, JIM JIM FALLS, 1:100000, JIM JIM TRANSPORT: $LOTS

Aug11-Sep1 2024 SWITZERLAND VIA ALPINA - ALPINE PASS ROUTE (Q)
Switzerland, The Alpine Pass Route traversing Switzerland from Sargans in the east, to Montreux in the west. Flight to Zurich, train to Sargans and from Montreux. Leader will be arriving earlier and staying on in Switzerland after the walk. 19 stages following the original Alpine Pass Route crossing 16 alpine passes for a total of 23,000m of elevation. Many variations possible including transport and heavily dependent on weather conditions. The walk will be structured with time to enjoy the villages and the alpine scenery, possible side trips if unfavourable weather on the passes. In order to travel light, have flexibilty with our itinerary and stay in remote locations, accommodation will vary from guesthouses to basic huts and possibly some ultralight camping. Accommodation will be basic but we will buy meals along the way, with the biggest expense likely to be restaurant meals each night. In order to facilitate travel and access to tourist sites, it’s expected that only a small, light pack will be carried with a bare minimum of gear, please contact me for more details. Party limit; Exploratory. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD/EXPLORATORY MAPS: swisstopo. TRANSPORT: $APPROX 3000

Aug25-Sep11 CENTRAL QUEENSLAND HIGHLANDS (Q)
(I have now been able to finalise the dates with CSR.) A two-week trip with possible extensions, car camping with day walks of varying levels of length and difficulty. Six nights with a base camp at Billabong Campsite in the beautiful Carnarvon Station Reserve, a Bush Heritage property now largely rehabilitated from pastoral damage, followed by four nights in the spectacular Mount Moffatt Section of Carnarvon NP. I plan to drive home with short stays at Timmallallie NP in the Pilliga and the Warrumbungles to view the spring wildflowers. High clearance 4WDs are essential for access to the Carnarvon Station Reserve, and can be hired from Cunnamulla or Roma. Vehicles of at least AWD Forester-type standard are needed for Mt Moffatt. Bookings (for vehicles, campsites and motels/caravan parks while travelling) will need to be made many months in advance. Walking mostly on tracks, but with a few off-track exploratory excursions in rough terrain. We will need to take all our own water and fuel into Carnarvon Station Reserve.Party limit of 12. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM/EXPLORATORY MAPS: Vandyke, Consuelo, Warrong, Mt Howe 1:100000 TRANSPORT: $LOTS