Walks Program

 

Sep 11 (Thu) BRISBANE WATERS - WOY WOY CIRCUIT - Cycling
Catch the train to Woy Woy & ride anti clockwise around Brisbane Waters mostly on shared pathways & on road cycle routes. Woy Woy, Ettalong, Umina, Rip Bridge, Empire Bay, Bensville, Kincumber, Davistown, Satatoga, Green Pt, Erina, Gosford, Pt Clare, Tascott, Koolewong, Woy Woy. Please ring to confirm details etc by Tues. Helmets, Hi Vis jackets, sunscreen, water, spare tube, pump & repair kit required. Limit 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: Bike

Sep 13 (Sat) BRISBANE WATERS NP (Q)
The Girrakool circuit on the Great North Walk. An old favorite with lots of wild flowers. All on tracks (with a few rough bits).Park at Mooney Mooney Creek on the old Pacific Highway. Mooney Mooney Creek and Piles Creek to Girrakool picnic area. No public transport, but potential passenger pickup points at North Shore stations. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: GUNDERMAN, GOSFORD. TRANSPORT: $

Sep 16 (Tue) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q)
Whitecross Road Winmalee, Shaws Ridge, Bees Nest Hill, Grose Mountain Lookout, Bees Nest Hill, Blue Gum Swamp Creek, Whitecross Road. A pleasant walk on firetrails along ridges and through valley forests with a good view over the lower Grose Valley at the lunch spot. Total climb for the walk is about 370 m. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: SPRINGWOOD TRANSPORT: Car, or Train to Springwood and Taxi from there.

Sep 20,21 BLUE MOUNTAINS NP - KANANGRA (Q)
100 Man Cave. Kanangra Car Park, Crafts Walls, Mt High and Mighty, Mt Stormbreaker, Mt Cloudmaker, 100 Man Cave. Return the same way. This classic walk has sublime vistas from the tops. Mostly on track but with several 200m and 300m ascents and descents. Offf track and some thick scrub below Cloudmaker. Suitable for fit and experienced walkers only. Bring tents and stoves. Carry water for 7 hours. Party limit 8. We will meet up at Kanangra Walls car park for a 9 am start. A good idea to camp the night before at Boyd Crossing car campsite or book a motel in Oberon. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: KANANGRA TRANSPORT: $77.

Sep 20 (Sat) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP - Bushcare
Tree Planting and maintenance at Green Gully, Megalong Valley for the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Tools and gloves provided. A variety of tasks on offer. Join us for the day in a pleasant environment and see what our work has achieved. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: JENOLAN. TRANSPORT: $50

Sep 23 (Tue) MANLY WARRINGAH WAR MEMORIAL STATE PARK (MANLY DAM)
Walk the quiet back streets of Manly Vale to Manly Dam and complete the Manly Dam Circuit. Lunch stop on the shore of Manly Dam. Leader will have a campfire, boil a billy and serve tea. Return via Nature Trail and backstreets to B Line Bus stop. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: GREGORYS TRANSPORT: BUS Trip Date has been changed from Aug 12 (Tue).

Sep 28 (Sun) ILLAWARRA ESCARPMENT (Q)
Stanwell Park, Bullock Track to Mt Mitchell lookout and Maddens Plains, then return, maybe via the Wodi Wodi Track, back to Stanwell Park. The ladders and stairs to Austinmer are currently closed, so this walk has been changed. Ascent/descent of about 400m each at beginning and end of walk. Extensive coastal views, varied landscapes and wildflowers. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: BUSHWALKING IN THE SYDNEY REGION, VOL 2 TRANSPORT: TRAIN

Oct 4-7 BUDAWANGS (QQ*)
Sturgiss Mountain & Holland Gorge. This is a challenging off track, loop walk with short exposure, suitable for very experienced walkers only. From Sassafras, through The Vines and Hidden Valley. Up and over the top of Sturgiss Mountain, possible side trip to Sluice Box Falls, then to Holland Gorge, Camping Rock Creek, Folly Point and return. Depending on weather, aiming to camp on top of Sturgiss for one night. I am unlikely to accept walkers who havent walked with me before. Party limit 6. Carry water. Lots of scrambling, steep ascents and decents, bush bashing, possible wet feet. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: HARD MAPS:. TRANSPORT: $91. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW. ** LEADER ADVISES: The Trip is now FULL. **

Oct 4-6 POSSIBILITY POINT, ETTREMA WILDERNESS, MORTON NP WANDIAN COUNTRY (QQ*)
Greta Rd, old 4wd track, Manning Saddle, Dog Leg Cave, Possibility Point, return. A longish walk on the Ettrema Plateau. Mostly flat undulating country. 2/3rds on track. Base camp with a day walk to Possibility Point. Stunning 300 degree views of Ettrema/Cinch Cks from a narrow peninsular 400m above the creeks. The best view of Ettrema Creek in the park. Bring stoves. Expect some sections of scrub bashing. Max. 8. Carry water for all day. Option to bring lightweight pack for day walk. Carry stoves. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: NERRIGA, YALWAL. TRANSPORT: $93. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.*

Oct 7 (Tue) ROYAL NP (Q)
Heathcote Station, Karloo Track and Pool, Bottle Forest Track, Engadine Track, see if there are any Waratahs flowering, Heathcote Station. From there I will go to the native nursery www.sydneywildflowernursery.com.au and choose some plants for my garden; feel free to come with me or finish at the station. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: ROYAL NATIONAL PARK 1:30 000. TRANSPORT: TRAIN

Oct 19 (Sun) KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP (Q)
Excellent on-track walk from Cowan Station via Jerusalem Bay to Taffys Rock for lunch and return the same way.17 Km, 780m ascent/decent. Taffys Rock is a very large sandstone outcrop with great views in all directions. party limit 8. Should be lots of wildflowers in bloom. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: COWAN. TRANSPORT: TRAIN

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.*

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

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