Walks Program
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
Jul 30 (Tue) HEATHCOTE NP (Q)
Waterfall to Heathcote: Bullawarring Track, Kingfisher Pool, Battery Causeway, Pipeline Track, Friendly Track, Heathcote. Please note, heavy rain has caused some damage to the Pipeline Track. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: ROYAL NATIONAL PARK TOURIST MAP TRANSPORT: PUBLIC TRANSPORT ** Trip rescheduled back again from 6/8/2024 **
Aug 6 (Tue) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q)
Warrimoo station, Greens Road ridge, Florabella Pass, Pippas Pass, Blaxland station. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: SPRINGWOOD TRANSPORT: TRAIN
Aug 10, 11 AUSTINMER 2515 - OTHER
Remote Area First Aid Training Course, This course is 2 full days (held over a weekend) and it is run by Highlands First Aid, who are a professional and accredited training organization. Its a fun course, day 1 is pretty much regular first aid stuff (which must be completed) and Day 2 covers lots of first aid specific to when accidents happen in remote areas (eg making splints out of walking poles). Both days must be completed. A certificate will be issued which some occupations can claim as a tax deduction. It’s a private course run for bushwalkers. This year its running at Austinmer Scout Hall (just north of Wollongong). This is a cute hall and it has overnight camping facilities, so you are welcome to stay overnight (car camp with tent). You must book in by July 8th. It costs about $200 per person, but price depends on how many people attend. (Walks Sec: CMW is offering a 50% subsidiy for the cost of this course to all full Club members who have attended an overnight Club walk in the last 12 months on presentation of receipt.) DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: GOOGLE !. TRANSPORT: $30 or train to Austinmer and walk to scouthall ** Note: This Trip also appears on the Walks Program of - South Coast Bushwalkers. **
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
Aug 13 (Tue) SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK- WANGAL LAND
Rhodes Station, Bennelong Bridge, Wentworth Point, Newington Armory, Haslams Creek, Wentworth Common, Brickpit Ring, Badu Mangroves, Concord West Station. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK BICYCLE MAP. TRANSPORT: TRAIN
Aug 16-18 BUDAWANGS (Q)
Island Mountain Exploratory. A tough, totally off track walk from Sassafras. At this stage I am thinking to traverse via Battleship Rock, through Galbriath’s Route, over the top of Island Mountain and off the south end of it to Sluice Box Falls. Experienced walkers only. Party Limit 6, scrambling, scrub and good fitness required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD/EXPLORATORY MAPS: CORANG, ENDRICK. TRANSPORT: $91
** Note: This Trip also appears on the Walks Program of - South Coast Bushwalkers. **
Aug 17 (Sat) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP - Bushcare
Tree planting and maintenance at Green Gully, Megalong Valley. Tools, gloves and morning tea supplied. Log on to the NPWS VIP website if you can or just come along to help. A variety of tasks available. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: JENOLAN. TRANSPORT: $50
Aug 20 (Tue) KAMAY N P (Q)
Kurnell, Cape Solander, Tabbigai Gap, Cape Baily Lighthouse, Potter Point, returning via similar route. Great coastal scenery. Keep an eye out for dolphins and humpback whales. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: SYDNEY STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: $16
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
Aug 27 (Tue) ROYAL NP (Q)
Otford Lookout, Garrawarra trail, Burgh Ridge Track to Burning Palms Beach return along same path. Possibly some muddy tracks. 16km. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: ROYAL NATIONAL PARK. TRANSPORT: PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Aug 29-Sep 5 WEST COAST TRAIL CANADA (Q)
7 nights/8 days. Walk on Vancouver Island (just off Vancouver). Take the bus to Pachena Bay, walk from there to Michigan Creek, Tsusiat Falls, Cribs Creek, Walbran Creek, Camper Bay, Thrasher Cove, finish at Gordon River, and bus back to Victoria. Forest walking, beach walking, suspension bridges, ladders, cable cars, bears, and mud. Stoves only. A permit is required and can be booked on the web at
Sep 21 (Sat) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP - Bushcare
Tree Planting and maintenance. Gloves, tools and cake provided. Log on to the NPWS VIP site if you can or just come along and join us as we revegetate part of Blue Mountains National Park. We would be pleased to have your help. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: JENOLAN. TRANSPORT: $50
Oct 12,13 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. ** Trip has been rescheduled from May 11-12 ** .
Dec 11-16* WILSONS PROMONTORY VIC SOUTHERN SECTION (Q)
Tidal R, Oberon Bay, Roaring Meg, South Point, Lighthouse, Lt Waterloo Bay, Sealers Cove, Lt Waterloo Bay, Tidal R. This is a pack carrying trip with overnight camping for 5 nights in the southern part of Wilson’s Prom. This trip passes along most of the standard walking circuit of the southern part of Wilsons Prom, the complete circuit being unavailable due to storm damage to part of the track in 2021. This trip is timed to coincide with low tides in the afternoon at campsites. Campsites have been booked (required and limited) for 6 people, on this very popular route. Fuel stoves only. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: VICMAPS WILSONS PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK TRANSPORT: Campsites are $7.70 per person / night
Dec26-Jan3 NEW ZEALAND - SOUTH ISLAND - RICHMOND RANGES. (Q)
Fly into Nelson December 26. Walk starts December 28 and finishes January 3rd. 6 nights 7 days. Returns to Nelson. Hut to hut hiking and all on track, although we will free camp if possible. I have not walked in this area before. A lot of allowance is made for the weather, possible side trips and possible exploring for free camping. Days 3-7 are all up high with a lot of time on exposed ridges. Spectacular views, steep climbs and descents. Party Limit 6. Experienced walkers only. I have two places left. Contact me for more details. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS:. TRANSPORT: $LOTS