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May 5 (Tue) PARRAMATTA RIVER ( COCKATOO ISLAND ) - Social/Historical
Will meet at Cockatoo Island, then have great look around the area and the important part of Sydney and Australia it played in the past, a relaxed walk in this great area. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: GREGORYS TRANSPORT: $OPAL


May 12 (Tue) GARIGAL NP (Q)
Cascades Track, Davidson Middle Harbour Track Governor Phillip Walk,Carrol Creek Track Forestville. Meet at bus stop Kambora Ave and Borgnis St Davidson. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: STEP,SYDWAY. TRANSPORT: $OPAL CARD (NOT MUCH)


May 15-17 BUDAWANGS - MT TARN (QQ*)
MT TARN, from Sassafras. We will need to walk the first 12km on fire trail (not exciting) to The Vines. Then we will take Styles Creek track to Styles Creek which is heavily overgrown with lots of tree fall but still discernible. Then on to Mt Haughton and Mt Tarn via beautiful and good foot pads. We will camp on or near Mt Tarn for 2 nights, on the top if weather permits or else in overhangs. Some exploration possible if time permits. Some scrub & scrambling, possible wet feet. Experienced walkers only. Party limit 6. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: CORANG. TRANSPORT: $84. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.


May 17 (Sun) SYDNEY HARBOUR NP (Q)
Cremorne Ferry Wharf To Balmoral Beach Via Mosman Bay, Sirius Cove, Taronga Zoo. Should be at Middle Head for lunch before heading to Balmoral Beach. Bring swimmers if weather OK. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: GREGORYS. TRANSPORT: FERRY / BUS


May 20-22 MORTON NP - TALATERANG MOUNTAIN (QQ*)
From Mt Bushwalker track, descend Gadara Point, then Palin Pass to Talaterang Mountain for 2 nights. For fit and experienced walkers only, requires some bush bashing. Fantastic views west to Byangee, the Budawangs and beyond. Party limit 6. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD/EXPLORATORY MAPS: MILTON. TRANSPORT: $91. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.


May 23, 24 MORTON NP - RUSDEN HEAD & OYSTER CAVE (QQ*)
From Porters Creek Dam Rd we will follow Rusden Head track, then descend the Head through bush to a well established and cute overhang campsite called the Oyster Cave. From there we will explore along Wombat Ridge/Pigeon House Creek if there is time. Great views. Scrub bashing, experienced walkers only. Party limit 6. The night before the walk (Friday night) you can join me to camp at Mt Bushwalker in a wonderfully atmospheric secret spot:) (see separate walk May 20-22). DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: HARD MAPS: MILTON. TRANSPORT: $90. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.


May 29-31 GARDENS OF STONE NP (Q)
Base camp at Baal Bone Gap with vehicles (two nights, Fri and Sat). Day walk out to McLeans Pass and beyond for great views on the Saturday, traversing very attractive pagoda country. The road into Baal Bone Gap has been recently upgraded. Suitable for Prospectives. Bring gaiters for day walk. The road in is not suitable for low clearance 2WD vehicles. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: BEN BULLEN. TRANSPORT: $72


Jun 6-8 Three Days ETTREMA WILDERNESS, POSSIBILITY POINT, MORTON NP, (WANDANDIAN COUNTRY) (QQ*) Old 4wd track, Manning Saddle, Dog Leg Cave, Possibility Point, return. A longish walk on the Ettrema Plateau. Mostly flat undulating country. 2/3rds on track. Base camp with a day walk to Possibility Point. Stunning 300 degree views above Ettrema/Cinch Cks from a narrow peninsular 400m above the creeks. The best view of Ettrema Creek in the park! Expect some sections of scrub bashing. Max. 8. Carry water for 6-7 hours. Option to bring lightweight pack for day walk. Carry stoves.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: NERRIGA, YALWAL. TRANSPORT: $93 * 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. **. ** LEADER ADVISES: The Trip is now FULL. **


Jun 14 (Sun) BEROWRA VALLEY NP (Q)
Great training walk from Cowan Station to Berowra Station, via Berowra Waters. Note, this walk has a total height gain of 604m, few ups and downs. All on tracks (13 km) but with few scrambles. Great views on open ridge tops. Training walk so pace will be steady. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: COWAN. TRANSPORT: TRAIN


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.