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Oct 10 (Sat) 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. Great Views and wildflowers should be plentiful. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: COWAN. TRANSPORT: TRAIN


Oct 13 (Tue) OATLEY PARK
Enjoy a leisurely walk through this amazing bushland along the Georges River. Wildflowers, wetlands, water dragons and great views. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: SYDNEY STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: TRAIN


Oct 20 (Tue) ROYAL NP (Q)
Bundeena to Jibbon Head Loop. Pristine coastline and striking rock formations define this circuit near Bundeena, where the bush meets the sea. Ocean views, aboriginal carvings, and cafe for coffee at the start and finish. Lunch at Jibbon Beach and chance for a swim, note this is an unpatrolled beach. Will catch ferry from Cronulla to Bundeena although members may choose to drive. Ferry fare $4.70 Concession or $9.40 Adult each way cash or card. No Opal. Bring snacks, lunch, water, and sun protection for the day. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: RNP TOURIST. TRANSPORT: $28


Oct 31, 1 Nov MORTON NP, ETTREMA CREEK (QQ*)
Touga Rd, Boomerang Pass, Ettrema Creek, Murray Pools, Coolumburra. An introductory circuit walk to this stunning wilderness creek winding below towering sandstone cliffs to a beautiful campsite beside the creek. All off track with a steep 300m scree/scrubby descent to the creek then some rock hopping and some scrambling. Stunning swimming pools. Wet feet with some wading. Possible short 7-10m swims depending upon creek level. Waterproof your pack. A good walk for fit prospectives. Inexperienced walkers may find the rock hopping/scrambling hard. Bring stove and tent. Early exit. Limit 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: NERRIGA. TRANSPORT: $93. . * 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.


Nov 10 (Tue) NORTHERN SUBURBS (Q)
Thornleigh Station, The Jungo, Callicoma Walk, Cherrybrook Lakes, The Jungo, Thornleigh. A walk through pleasant bushland and some suburban streets, about 11km. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: SYDNEY STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: TRAIN


Nov 14, 15 KANANGRA BOYD NP (Q)
A short walk from the Kowmung RivernFire Trail to a pleasant campsite with great views over Box Creek Falls. Amazing waterfalls and swimming spots. Optional exploratory day trip or just relax in a beautiful sheltered campsite. Suitable for prospectives. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: KANANGRA & SHOOTERS HILL, 1-25000. TRANSPORT: $77.


Nov 16-20 WOLLEMI NP
Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp Campground. Short walks, canoeing/pack rafting, birdwatching. BYO water craft. Come for part or all of the week. Leader missed out on recent trip here so this is a second go. Camp near cars. Book and pay for campsite via NPWS website. BYO drinking and cooking water. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: NPWS WEBSITE - GANGUDDY-DUNNS SWAMP. TRANSPORT: $101.


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. ** LEADER ADVISES: The Trip is now FULL. **


Mar 8-22 NEW ZEALAND (QQ*)
This is a stunning 8-10 day walk on and off track, from Christchurch leaving March 8th, ending in 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.