Walks Program
Sep 1 (Tue) BEROWRA WATERS NP (Q)
Berowra Heights to Berowra Heights via Berowra Waters, a section of the Great North Walk with great views, spring flowers and hills. All on tracks, with a few scrambles. Bus 599 from Berowra Station to Turner Rd / Elizabeth St junction, Berowra Heights. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: COWAN TRANSPORT: TRAIN/BUS
Sep 3 (Thu) MEADOWBANK - BANKSTOWN - COOKS RIVER - MEADOWBANK - Cycling
Meadowbank, Olympic Park, Strathfield, Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe, Regents Pk, Birrong, Yagoona, Bankstown, Salt Pan Ck, Riverwood, M5 Linear Cycleway, through Narwee, Beverly Hills, Kingsgrove, Clemton Pk, Earlwood, Cup & Saucer Ck, Cooks River cycleway back to Strathfield & Meadowbank. Please ring by Tuesday to confirm details. Helmets, Hi-Vis jacket, sunscreen, water, spare tube, pump & repair kit required. Limit 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: Bike
Sep 5, 6 GARDENS OF STONE NP (QQ*)
Baal Bone Gap, Pantoneys Crown, Crown Creek, Point Cameron, McLeans Pass, Baal Bone Gap. Fabulous camping on top of the Crown. Must carry water for the night which we should be able to replenish at Crown Creek. Amazing pagoda country. Some climbing and descending involving use of a tape. It has been a long time since any of us have visited Pantoneys but I thought now is a good time with the road being in much better shape than it has been for a very long time. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: HARD MAPS: BEN BULLEN. TRANSPORT: $72. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Sep 7-12* GANGUDDY CAMPGROUND WOLLEMI N.P.
Camping at the pretty Ganguddy Camping area at Dunns Swamp with short walks in the surroundings. There are 2 short easy walks on tracks but also some options for off track routes over pagodas and up prominent hills. Bring a canoe if you like. Walk, paddle or just observe the natural world. You will need to book a campsite with the NPWS. Ive booked tent site 59 and suggest you dont leave it too long to book. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: OLINDA TRANSPORT: $101.
Sep 8 (Tue) INNER WEST SYDNEY - Social/Historical
Explore the full length of the now completed GreenWay. Leichhardt North to Cooks River, then on to Tempe via Concordia Club. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: SYDNEY STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Sep 15 (Tue) KU -RING-GAI NP (Q)
Perimeter Track, Long Track to overlook Cowan Waters, and return. Meet at terminus of 270 Terry Hills bus stop, car shuffle to start of the walk.Planning to see wild flowers and waratahs. Bring water. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: SYDWAY. TRANSPORT: $OPAL CARD (NOT MUCH)
Sep 19, 20 ETTREMA PLATEAU (QQ*)
Waterfall Cave and Discovery Cave. This is a lovely overnight trip across the plateau. All off track from Nerriga area. Suitable for experienced and fit walkers. Great campsite under a big overhang. Party limit 6. Scrambling, creek crossing, possible wet feet, some scrub. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: TOUGA. 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.
Oct 2-6 BUDAWANGS EAST TO WEST TRAVERSE (QQ*)
An exciting 4 night / 5 day east-west traverse of the Budawangs. Starting at Long Gully, you will need to be there on Thursday night Oct 1 ready for an early start the next day. Then we will use the Castle Track, Monolith Valley track, Shrouded Gods (camping on top), then off track to Angel Creek (camping beside creek), off track to ascend Mt Tarn, then on track to Mt Haughton, Sallee Ck, off track to Fosters Mt (camping on top) then off track cross country to finish in Nerriga. Two cars will be left at Nerriga, and it will be necessary to return to Long Gully to collect cars on Day 5. This is a very varied walk with some bush bashing but plenty of awesome views and really special campsites. For very fit and experienced walkers only. I am unlikely to accept any walkers who have not walked with me before. Party limit 6. Lots of scrambling, some bush bashing, wet feet. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: CORANG, ENDRICK. TRANSPORT: $104. . * 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 9-12 MORTON NP - TALATERANG MOUNTAIN (QQ*)
From Mt Bushwalker track, descend Gadara Point, then Palin Pass to Talaterang Mountain for 3 nights. we will explore all over the mountain, which has spectacular views. This hike is for very fit and experienced walkers only, requires bush bashing and plenty of steep ascents and decents. Fantastic views west to Byangee, the Budawangs and beyond. Party limit 6. Carry water. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD/EXPLORATORY MAPS: MILTON. TRANSPORT: $91 ** 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.
Nov 1-6* SOUTH COAST NSW (Q)
Camp for 5 nights (Sunday to Friday) or come when you like. Join me to do some great day walks in this beautiful area of the Sapphire Coast, with plenty of swimming, walking and relaxing if good weather. We’ll look at climbing Mt Pigeon House. A mix of long and short walks to suit the party. Staying at Lakesea Caravan Park,South Durras. There are a number of options with Cabins:3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms,1 bedroom; caravan sites with ensuite and camping. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. MAPS: KIOLOA, DURRAS. TRANSPORT: $116
Nov 10-13 NAMADGI NP, ACT (Q)
Car camp for three nights at the attractive Orroral Campground, a great location for birds. Two full days for easy walks viewing some of the valleys, mountains and spectacular granite tors of Namadgi NP and possibly Tidbinbilla NR. Spring flowers should be out. Party limit of 12. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: ROOFTOPS NAMADGI - ACT SOUTH ACTIVITIES MAP 1:50 000. TRANSPORT: $131.
Nov26-Dec1 CROAJINGOLONG NP (Q)
A return to this area where our club members have enjoyed spending time camping, walking, talking and just lazing around. Base Camp next to the lagoon and beach at Thurra River, day walks only. Our booking is secured, please contact me to book your place. Party limit. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: NAT MAP CANN 1: 100, 000. TRANSPORT: $195
Mar 1-15 2027 NEW ZEALAND (QQ*)
This is a stunning 8-10 day loop walk on and off track, from Nelson. Amazing terrain, stunning views, free camping in high passes and beside wild tarns as well as beside some huts.much above the tree line, but plenty down along scenic forest, dramatic gorges and aqua-coloured rivers. We criss-cross along established tracks as well as known routes over high saddles. Approximately Lewis Pass through to St Arnaud. Total distance roughly 100km. A lot of steep ascents and descents, only for very fit and experienced walkers. I am unlikely to accept any walkers who have not walked with me before. Party limit 6. Stoves only. Exploratory for leader (we traverse known routes but I havent walked this hike myself). EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ONLY at this stage. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD/EXPLORATORY MAPS:. TRANSPORT: $Lots. . * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.