Walks Program
Oct 23 (Thu) BELLA VISTA - PRESTONS M7 CYCLE PATH - LIVERPOOL - PARRAMATTA - EPPING - Cycling
Catch Metro to Bella Vista & ride the M7 cycle path to Prestons. Then explore route to Georges river & follow it north to Liverpool via Casula. Then ride the Liverpool to Parramatta Rail Trail to Parramatta & make your way home from there. Please ring to confirm details etc by Tuesday. Helmets, Hi Vis jackets, sunscreen, water, spare tube, pump & repair kit required. Limit 6 experienced riders. Note ride will be altered if weather is hot!. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: Bike
Oct 25, 26 MORTON NP (QQ*)
Touga Rd, Boomerang Pass, Ettrema Creek, Murray Pools, Coolumburra. An introductory circuit walk to this stunning wilderness creek winding below towering sandstone cliffs to a beautiful campsite beside the creek. All off track with a steep 300m scree/scrubby descent to the creek then some basic rock hopping and minor scrambling. Stunning swimming pools. Wet feet and some wading. Short 5-10m swims depending upon creek level. Waterproof your pack. Bring stove and tent/tarp. Early exit. Limit 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: NERRIGA. TRANSPORT: $93. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.*
Oct 26 (Sun) ZIG ZAG TO LITHGOW (Q)
Train to Zig Zag Railway Station and walk to Lithgow via local fire trails. View steam trains traversing the Zig Zag viaducts from the valley below and walk through the more historic parts of Lithgow to finish at Lithgow Station. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: LITHGOW 1:25000. TRANSPORT: TRAIN
Oct 28 (Tue) GARIGAL NP (Q)
The Two Creeks Walk: a circuit around East Lindfield. Lindfield Rocks, Two Creeks Walk, Little Diggers Walk and back to Lindfield Oval passing a cafe & bus stop. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: STEP MAP MIDDLE HARBOUR 1&2. TRANSPORT: BUS
Nov 3-7* MURRAMARANG NP - PEBBLY BEACH (Q)
Camp for four nights at Pebbly Beach Campground on the beautiful South Coast of NSW. Day walks to be decided closer to the time. Accommodation: tent sites (one car per site), limited sites suitable for small caravans, campervans or camper trailers. There are cold showers and a camp kitchen available. Sites need to be booked with NPWS. The earlier we can book, the better. Bring your own food, as there are no local shops. Contact Leader before booking. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: KIOLOA, DURRAS TRANSPORT: $112 FROM SYDNEY
Nov 24-26 NAMADGI NP, ACT (Q)
Base car camp for three nights, Monday to Thursday, at the attractive Orroral River Campground which has recently been renovated. Easy to medium day walks mainly on track in different parts of Namadgi. Possibilities include the Granite Tors Walk; a scenic circuit from the Gudgenby car park; Brandy Flat; Baroomba Rocks and the granite tors beyond. Beautiful forests and views without any huge climbs. There are toilets, BBQs and fireplaces at the campground, but there may be a fire ban. Please contact the leader to book before 1 October. Rooftops Map may be available from Paddy Pallin. Party limit of 12. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: ROOFTOPS NAMADGI - ACT SOUTH ACTIVITIES MAP 1:50, 000. TRANSPORT: $FROM SYDNEY
Nov27-Dec2 WILSONS PROMONTORY (QQ)
Tidal River carpark, Oberon Bay camp, Roaring Meg camp, Little Waterloo Bay camp, Refuge Cove, Sealers Cove camp, return to LWB, then to Telegraph Saddle (short car swap). Will need to be able to carry water for overnight and into next morning, hopefully only once. This is the Southern Circuit. I enjoyed this walk last year so much that I decided to repeat it. I have booked the campsites for a party of six at $39.50 per person for the five nights (you need to bring a tent). I have a total of 8 participants at the moment, so if you want to come, contact me and I can direct you to the Parks Victoria website to make your own booking. I can have a maximum of 12. Walking is on a mix of tracks, fire trails and beaches. Stoves only. Coastal and forest scenery, great views. A chance to visit the Southern most point of mainland Australia. Snorkelling opportunities in crystal clear waters for those interested. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: SEE LEADER TRANSPORT: $436. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Feb 1-8 SNOWY MOUNTAINS (Q)
We will stay in cabins in Sawpit Creek or Jindabyne and do day walks. People do not need to stay for the whole 7 nights. Unlike in previous years, there is no need to limit the number of people. Expressions of interest only at this stage. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: TBA. TRANSPORT: $193
Mar 2-16* SOUTHERN TASMANIA DAYWALKS (Q)
Day walks at 3 locations in Southern Tasmania. 4 days of walking at Tasman Peninsula (Tasman NP) staying at caravan park. Coastal walking to locations like Cape Raoul / Shipstern Bluff, Tasman Arch / Waterfall Bluff and West Arthur Head. 2 days of walking at Mount Field NP. Walks will depend upon the weather but aim to climb some peaks. Long distances and walking above the tree line, Mt Field West or Lake Dobson to Tarn Shelf return or Rodway Range /K-Col (ridge above Tarn Shelf). Staying at cabins or camping at entrance to park. 4 days of walking around Hobart area in Mt Wellington Park (climbing kunanyi/Mt Wellington) and along coast. Staying at hotel in Hobart / other accommodation. Walkers will have to arrange their own accommodation and transport to Hobart and around Tasmania eg fly and hire a vehicle or drive own vehicle and catch ferry. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: PENINSULA WALKS, MOUNT FIELD , WELLINGTON PARK, ALL TAS GOV PUBLICATIONS TRANSPORT: $$$- FLY/HIRE VEHICLE OR DRIVE AND CATCH FERRY. ** LEADER ADVISES: The Trip is now FULL. **
Mar 2-6 2026 MURRAMARANG NP (Q)
Camp for four nights (arrive Monday, leave Friday) at Depot Beach on the beautiful South Coast of NSW. We can swim, snorkel, do a variety of coastal walks, climb Mt Durras, with the option of doing shorter or longer walks. Accommodation: tent sites, powered and unpowered van sites, cabins with all amenities. The earlier we can book, the better. Bring your own food, as there are no local shops. Party limit of 16. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: KIOLOA, DURRAS. TRANSPORT: $112 from Sydney
Mar 25-31 GREAT OTWAY NP, PORT CAMPBELL NP (Q)
Expressions of interest required. GREAT OCEAN WALK. Victorian South Coast. 7 days unplugged, self-guided commercial Auswalk Company. All inclusive on walk: Accommodation x 6 nights. twin share or double bedroom with own ensuite. Accommodation offers single cocupancy too, at a cost. Food: Breakfast x 6, Dinner x 6 glorious meals. Lunch: Packed lunch per day x 6. BYO: snacks for each day on the walk. Alcohol/beer for the entire walk. Carry daypack only.Transfers: Every day to and from accommodation. Transfer backpacks/luggage back to Apollo Bay at end of walk, day 7. Limit of 10 people. Cost per person: $3,115.00, $500 deposit required on booking. 5% discount for each person if over 5 people. Experienced walkers preferred. Leader will need navigational help along the way. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: PROVIDED BY AUSWALK. TRANSPORT: $426