Walks Program
Jun 9-25 KIMBERLEY NW AUSTRALIA (QQ*)
9-26 June. Expressions of interest sought by 31 January 2025 for an exploratory trip through Prince Regent NP, in the vicinity of the Roe and Garimbu Rivers. We will need to charter a fixed wing aircraft and a helicopter. Planning on leaving a food drop where the helicopter is inserting us and then doing two week-long trips from our base. Not costed yet but anticipate costs of approximately $3-4000 from Kununurra. Party limit of 4. This trip is now Full. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/EXPLORATORY MAPS: TRANSPORT: $LOTS. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW. ** Trip rescheduled from 26/05/2025 **
Jun 10 (Tue) CUMBERLAND FOREST BIDGIGAL RESERVE (Q)
Cherrybrook to Lake Parramatta. Meet at Cherrybrook Metro Station. Walk through Cumberland Forest via cafe for morning tea. Oratava Ave, Bidjigal Reserve, Darling Mills Creek, Murri-Yanna walk, cross North Rocks Rd, Lake Parramatta. Bus to Parramatta Station. About 13 km on mostly bush tracks with a kilometre or so of leafy suburbia. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: STREET DIRECTORY AND GOOGLE MAPS. TRANSPORT: TRAIN / BUS
Jun 13 (Fri) COWAN STATION TO BEROWRA STATION (Q)
Great Friday Afternoon Express: on-track walk, 13km 380m ascent. Great views on open ridge tops, passing Berowra Waters foreshore. https://bushwalkingnsw.com/walk.php?nid=995. Meet after lunch. Train arrives at Cowan 12.40. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: SEE URL. TRANSPORT: TRAIN
Jun19-Jul10 TREKKING IN MONGOLIA (Q)
Expressions of Interest are sought for two walks with Mongolia Expeditions: (a) Kharkhiraa Turgen Peaks area in NW Mongolia, 8 days walking beside lakes and rushing rivers among snow-capped peaks (b) Altai Mountains in Western Mongolia, 8 days walking at elevation of 2000-3000m with optional side trip to climb snow covered Malchin Peak 4051m above glaciers. Tour total 22 days. We carry day packs only. This trip is a repeat of the successful trips in 2019 and 2023 undertaken by Canberra Bushwalking Club members. https://www.mongolia-expeditions.com/Trek-Mongolia-trekking-tours/30/Altai+Mountain+Trek/https://www.mongolia-expeditions.com/Trek-Mongolia-trekking-tours/4/kharkhiraa-turgen-peaks-trekking-tour/EOI closes 21 Jan 2025. The route is mostly on tracks but some sections are rocky. There are some interesting creek crossings where you may get wet and cold. Experienced multi-day walkers only, ability to walk up to 25km per day, ascents/descents 800m per day, 3000m passes, good balance on scree slopes and track record of getting along well with others on extended trips. Cost includes flights within Mongolia, transfers, accommodation in hotels and tents, all meals while walking. Itinerary includes rest days and some cultural visits. Tour cost USD$3565 to USD$4860 depending on group size. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: TRANSPORT: $LOTS
Jun 24 (Tue) NORTHERN BEACHES (Q)
Meet at Manly Wharf, walk Manly Esplanade to Freshwater, Curl Curl, Dee Why Beach, Dee Why Lagoon, Long Reef, and on to Collaroy Beach. This will be a fitness walk setting a good pace. There are plenty of bail out spots on the way! DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: GREGORYS TRANSPORT: PUBLIC
Jul 25-27* GARDENS OF STONE NP (Q)
Base camp at Baal Bone Gap with vehicles (two nights). Day walk out to McLeans Pass and on to The Pondage on the Saturday - traversing very attractive pagoda country. The road into Baal Bone Gap has been recently upgraded. Will check out the water situation at The Pondage (near Point Cameron) to prepare for a future overnight walk to that location. Suitable for Prospectives. Bring gaiters for day walk. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: BEN BULLEN TRANSPORT: $72. ** Trip rescheduled from 02/05/2025 due to Park Closure. Third Attempt ! **. ** LEADER ADVISES: The Trip is now FULL. **