Walks Program

 

Aug 11 (Tue) BRISBANE WATERS NP (Q)
Mt Pindar Lookout and Cave. Classic walk from Wondabyne Station. Enjoy the early spring flowers and terrific views over the Hawkesbury River. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: GUNDERMAN. TRANSPORT: TRAIN

Aug 13-21 OVERLAND TRACK, TASMANIA (QQ*)
North to South, start Cradle Mtn, 8 nights, 9 walking days, finish Lake St Clair visitors centre. On tracks/boardwalks, staying in or near huts but winter grade tents required. Opportunities for day trips to near-by peaks, weather permitting. Stunning scenery, weather permitting. EOIs sought. I have booked for 6 persons, want a minimum of four for this to proceed. Planning trip to start and finish in Hobart, with chartered bus transport in between. Minimal park permit fee will also apply. Itinerary flexible at this time, weather dependant, including boat trip down Lake St Clair at end (instead of walking the sublime track, approximately 16 kms). Stoves only. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: SEE LEADER. 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. **

Aug 13 (Thu) SYDNEY INNER WEST SUBURBS - Cycling
Note this is a nice easy ride to Haberfield. Epping, Rhodes then around all the bays east to Barnwell Pk & possibly Abbotsford, then Fivedock, Haberfield, Ashfield, Croyden, Concord, Olympic Pk Meadowbank, Epping. Please ring to confirm details by Tues night. Helmets, high vis jackets, sunscreen, water, spare tube, pump & repair kit required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: Bike

Aug 18 (Tue) ROYAL NP
Otford via Coastal Track and Burning Palms. Return via steep climb up Burg Ridge Track to Garawarra Farm then back to Otford station. Bring water, morning tea, lunch snacks etc!. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS_INFO MAPS: ROYAL NATIONAL PARK TOURIST MAP TRANSPORT: $2.50

Aug 25 (Tue) BLUE MOUNTAINS (Q)
Linden Station, Linden Ridge, Lake Woodford, Winbourne Road, Hazelbrook Station. A different route through a familiar area taking in the pretty Lake Woodford. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: KATOOMBA. TRANSPORT: TRAIN

Aug29-Sep9 LITCHFIELD NP AND NITMILUK NP (NT) (QQ*) (QQ*)
Tabletop and Jatbula Tracks. The Tabletop Track loops around the Tabletop Range in Litchfield National Park and is planned as a 4-day hike through savanna woodlands, monsoon forests, scenic pools and rugged rocky landscapes. The Jatbula Track is located in the stunning Nitmiluk National Park and will be completed over 6 days. Jatbula Track permits are extremely difficult to secure, and I have managed to obtain 5 permits. Party limit of 5. Walk grade is closer to the CMW medium grade, however it will be hot and NT Parks grade both tracks as Grade 4 (moderate to difficult). Both walks are exploratory for the leader. Thanks Kirsty for initial organisation. Trip now FULL. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK, NITMILUK NATIONAL PARK - JATBULA TRAIL TRANSPORT: LOTS * The Walks Secretary has designated each of these walks as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.

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 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

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

Nov26-Dec1 CROAJINGOLONG NP
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