Walks Program

 

Apr 13 (Mon) SYDNEY INNER WEST SUBURBS - Cycling
Note this is a Monday Ride. A nice easy Recovery Ride to Haberfield after Trevors Spit / Balmoral workout last week. Epping, Rhodes then around all the bays east to Barnwell Pk, Fivedock, Haberfield, Ashfield, Croyden, Concord, Olympic Pk Meadowbank, Epping. Please ring to confirm details by Sunday night. Helmets, high vis jackets, sunscreen, water, spare tube, pump & repair kit required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: Bike

Apr 14 (Tue) SYDNEY CBD - Social/Historical
Think you know Sydney pretty well? Come with me to explore its hidden laneways and I dare you to NOT get lost! We will wander through some of the CBD lanes and streets you probably didnt even know existed, then cut across to check out Barangaroo. A huge choice of cafes and eating places along the way, and interesting historical commentary to boot. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: SYDNEY STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Apr 14, 15 Tue/Wed BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (QQ*)
Evans Lookout, down the Horse Track, then on to Acacia Flat, with a visit to Blue Gum Forest. Return route to be decided, depending on the number of cars. A scenic walk to the classic Blue Gum forest. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: KATOOMBA, MT WILSON. TRANSPORT: $43. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.

Apr 21 (Tue) BLUE MOUNTAINS (Q)
Katoomba Station, Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park (Radiata Plateau), Mount Elphistone, Megalong Head, Explorers Road, Norths Lookout, Bonnie Doon Falls Track, Farnells Road, Narrowneck Road, Katoomba station. This walk starts with a circuit of Radiata Plateau with views over Megalong Valley. Return to station includes the pretty Bonnie Doon Falls track with more valley views. Taxi from station to walk start required. All on tracks. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: KATOOMBA. TRANSPORT: TRAIN AND TAXI

Apr 24, 25 BLUE MOUNTAINS NP BUSH WALKERS ANNUAL ANZAC DAWN SERVICE (QQ*)
Dunphys Car Park, Waterboard Rd. Medlow Gap, Mobbs Soak, Mt Dingo, Splendour Rock, Mt Warrigal, Blackhorse Ridge, Breakfast Ck, Carlon Ck, Dunphys Car Park. Attend the Bushwalkers Annual Anzac Dawn service at Splendour Rock. This short, dignified service commemorates the bushwalkers from the Sydney area (c.30) killed in WW2. Beautiful elevated but dry campsite. Stunning views from Splendour Rock. We will pick up water at Mobbs Soak and carry 2 Ks to the campsite. Mostly on track. On the way back a 400m steep descent/ascent. Good walk for fit prospectives. Bring a bladder to collect/carry water for dry elevated overnight camp. Carry stoves. Note: Friday start. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: JENOLAN. TRANSPORT: $38. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.

Apr 25-27 BUDAWANGS (QQ*)
Quiltys Mountain. From Nerriga this is an on and off track walk, camping on top or in overhangs around Quiltys Mountain. This is a very large area to explore. We will make a base for a 2 night camp and then explore with day packs. Depending on weather either swimming in Endrick River or warm campfire in an overhang. Experienced walkers only, wet feet, some scrub, party limit 6. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD/EXPLORATORY MAPS: CORANG, ENDRICK. TRANSPORT: $94 ** Note: This Trip also appears on the Walks Program of - South Coast Bushwalkers. ** . * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.

Apr30-May9 BARMAH LAKE AND VOLCANIC TRAIL VICTORIA
Ten days exploring Barmah Lake and Forest, Bendigo and the Volcanic Trail: Mt Eccles, Mt Napier, Tower Hill; Warrnambool. Early expressions of interest sought, as remote campsite needs to be booked. Day walks, five nights camping in remote areas, the other five nights will be spent I. Towns. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM PLEASE NOTE: CONTRARY TO AN EARLIER INCORRECT NOTE, THE TRIP IS NOT YET FULL BUT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT LEADER NO LATER THAN MARCH 18 MAPS: SEE LEADER TRANSPORT: OWN VEHICLES. 4WD required for Barmah Lake and Forest.

Jun29-Jul9 TJORITJA / WEST MACDONNELL NP (NT) ARRERNTE COUNTRY (QQ*)
Highlights of the western end of the West Macs. A sublime landscape of harsh beauty with spectacular peaks, gorges and canyons.Redbank, Camel Pools, Mt Razorback (1274), Redbank, Mt Sonder (1379), Redbank. Bus shuttle, Ochre Pits, Inalanga Gorge, Alice Valley, Lower Giles Spring, Chewings Range, Canyon of Defiance, Pats Canyon, Dog Leg, Mt Giles (1389), Alice Valley, back to Ochre Pits. Mostly off-track in hard walking rocky country of low scrub and spinifex. Some steep exposed ascents and descents.Only for experienced fit walkers. Bring lightweight day pack, wear sturdy boots, wear gaiters. Route may vary depending upon conditions at the time. WALK FULL. Contact leader to go on waitlist. Party limit 10. Leader awaiting approval from NT Parks. Leader will send out more info once approval received. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: WEST MACDONNELL NP #1. TRANSPORT: $LOTS. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.