Walks Program
Jan 17 (Sat) UPPER BLUE MOUNTIONS - 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 a great Morning tea from Parks. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: JENOLAN. TRANSPORT: $50.
Jan 20 (Tue) MEDLOW BATH
Medlow Bath Station, Mark Foys Tomb, Tuckers Lookout, cliff top track, Bathing Pool, Medlow Bath Station. An amble around the historic tracks behind the Hydro Majestic Hotel with good view over Megalong Valley. Tracks somewhat overgrown and muddy in places. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: KATOOMBA. TRANSPORT: TRAIN
Jan 24-26 2026 KANANGRA-BOYD NP UPPER KOWMUNG RIVER, GUNDUNGURRA COUNTRY (QQ*)
Start Uni Rover Trail, walk along Fire Trail, cross flat plateau to 1133, pick Megalith Ridge, 700m decent to the Kowmung River. Return same way. I believe this is the best route of many into the Kowmung with its many spectacular megaliths. Expect some scrub down/up the ridge. Cross river if possible and set up camp for 2 nites in nice shady area beside river. Possible evening platypus sightings.Half day walk up river to stunning deep rocky pool below a towering cliff. Swim, lunch and return to camp.Bring lightweight waterproofed pack for lunch and snacks. Stoves only, carry water for c. 6 - 7 hours. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: KANANGRA, YERRANDERIE, 1:25, 000. TRANSPORT: $77. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Jan 24-26 UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS (Q)
Grand Cliff Top Walk. Lookouts, waterfalls, rainforest along restored heritage walking tracks. Day 1, Katoomba to Gordon Falls Reserve. Day 2, Gordon Falls to Wentworth Falls. Day 3, pack and leave. Locals also welcome to attend walk. Maximum is 12 on walk. Katoomba Falls Tourist Park - overnight accommodation for 24 and 25 Jan. Maximum people camping is 6, on 3 unpowered campsites with 2 tents per site and a camp kitchen. Confirm accommodation bookings by 15th January with Therese, who has prebooked sites. $64.00 per person for 2 nights (assuming 2 people per site). Saturday night walk is the Katoomba Night-Lit Walk - optional.Sunday evening dinner at Katoomba RSL. Maximum 12 with bookings required by 19 January. (Locals welcome to dinner. Contact Therese.) Plan to use public transport and Shanks Pony (walking). DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM/EXPLORATORY MAPS: KATOOMBA, NPWS GRAND CLIFF TOP WALK. TRANSPORT: $Public
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
Feb 10 (Tue) NEWCASTLE AREA (Q)
Adamstown Station, Fernleigh Track and Loop, Glenrock State Conservation Area: find our way through its maze of tracks to the beach, Merewether Beach. Swim at Merewether Beach (and/or in the amazing Bogey Hole) to cool off. Memorial Walk, King Edward Park, Newcastle Beach, Light-rail Terminus. Catch the Light-rail to Newcastle Interchange and a train back to Sydney. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: NEWCASTLE AREA (Q) MAPS. TRANSPORT: TRAIN, Light Rail
Feb 13-16 MT KOSCIUSZKO (QQ*)
The plan is to catch the chairlift up to Eagles Nest then hike up towards North Rams Head & set up a 3 night base camp (at approx 2, 000 meters) & do 2 full day trips in the Mt Kosci, Mt Townsend & Rams Head area (14 &15th) before heading back down to Dead Horse Gap on Mon 16th.Those that wish to go on Ian Bruces Guthega 3day trip (Feb 18, 20) can have 2 nights & one full day in Jindabyne. You will need a good quality tent, stove etc. Note the weather in the Snowys can change suddenly, be prepared!. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: SUTMAP 1:40, 000 MT KOSCIUSZKO. TRANSPORT: $194. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Feb 18-20 GUTHEGA / MT TATE / ROLLING GROUNDS (QQ*)
The plan is to leave the cars at Guthega Dam & head up the ridge towards Consett Stephen Pass & set up a 2 night base camp at approx 2, 000 metres. The middle day (19th) will be a day walk in the Rolling Grounds / Dicky Cooper area. The last day will hopefully be a leisurely start & a walk back down the ridge to the cars at Guthega Dam, leaving plenty of time for those travelling home to do so. Good quality tent & stove, may have to carry water to campsite so have suitable containers, bladders etc. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: SUTMAP 1:40, 000 METRES. TRANSPORT: $195. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Feb23-Mar4 WALLS OF JERUSALEM NP (TAS) (QQ*)
A circuit walk on and off track exploring the western section of this NP. Hire bus to and from Launceston. Start and finish at end of Mersey Forest Road. This walk takes in Moses Creek track, Chapter Lake, Grail Falls, Tent Tarn, Cathedral Mountain, Twin Spires, Chalice Lake, Cloister Lagoon, Junction Lake, Lake Artemis, Mountains of Jupiter, Lake Meston, Mt Rogoona, Lake Myrtle, Jackson Ck Track, Moses Creek Track, Mersey Forest Rd. Much of this walk is involves exposed montane areas above 1, 000m to 1, 200m. Only fit and experienced walkers. 4-season tent needed. Stoves only. Lightweight day pack. Good wet weather gear. Bring book, Kindle in case of bad weather. Be prepared to stay in a tent for 24 hours as bad weather likely for at least a day. Route may vary depending on weather encountered. PARTY LIMIT - 6 people (limited camp sites). DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: JERUSALEM 1: 50000,# TL 06 TRANSPORT: $LOTS. * 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. **
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 6-14 2026 WALLS OF JERUSALEM NP, TASMANIA (QQ*)
From Launceston, travel to the very south part of the Walls of Jerusalem NP to start. Grail Falls, Junction Lake, Mountains of Jupiter, Mt Spurling- Mt Ida, Lake St Claire. 8 to 9 days of full pack walking for experienced and fit walkers, who have previous experience walking in Tassie or similar conditions. You need 4 seasons gear and lots of flexibility, as this route is little known and little travelled. The walk is exploratory for the leader. Party limit 6. Stoves only. Scrub. Wet feet. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: HARD/EXPLORATORY MAPS:. TRANSPORT: $Lots. . * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Mar 10 (Tue) GREAT RIVER WALK - PENRITH - Social/Historical
Emu Plains Station, Nepean River, Yandhai Nepean Crossing, Weir Reserve and Weir, back along the river to M4 Bridge, Regatta Park, Emu Plains Station. A coffee stop along the way, and perhaps a quick visit to Penrith Regional Gallery in the early afternoon.The date for this walk has been changed from January 13. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: PENRITH TRANSPORT: TRAIN
Mar 14, 15 2026 WOLLEMI NP (QQ*)
Mt Lagoon Rd, Fire Trail, Wheeny Ck/Pool/Falls, Wheeny Gap, return same way. A walk near Bilpin. Mostly along track (C. 5ks) with a short steep pad descent through the sublime rainforest then along the creek to a pretty pool and waterfall. Stoves only. Limited sand camping. Some will have to sleep on rock platforms so bring a good sleeping mat and swimmers. Beautiful campsite beside 40m diameter deep pool and 5m waterfall surrounded by 1 - 200m cliffs. Sublime spot. Carry 1-2 litres depending upon how hot. Minor rock hopping and scrambling 350m along the creek. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: MOUNTAIN LAGOON. TRANSPORT: $30. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
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. If interested, look at the AUSWALK website - https://auswalk.com.au/walks/self-guided/great-ocean-walk-7-day-unplug/ and then contact Leader. People will need to book individually via the website or contact karen@auswalk.com.au. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: PROVIDED BY AUSWALK. TRANSPORT: $426
July 2026 NITMILUK NP (NT) (QQ*)
Expressions of Interest (EOI) to walk the Jatbula trail (62 km 5-6 days). Exact start date to be dependent on being able to make the booking (plan to start around 20 July 2026). Bookings for the 2026 season open on 3 February 2026. EOI to leader required by 27 January (or earlier if trip fills up). Total costs TBD. Costs from Katherine is expected to be around $200-$300 (permit plus transport costs). There is no guarantee that the leader will be able to secure a booking (the bookings go quickly). Potential to also walk the Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park (dependent on group and transport). 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.