Walks Program

 

Jul 13 (Sun) BLACKWATTLE BAY - Social/Historical
Circuit walk around Blackwattle Bay, Rozelle Bay, with some exploring, Anzac Bridge, Fish Market (lunch), Jubilee Park & back to Rozelle Bay. Starting at Rozelle Bay Light Rail. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: GREGORYS. TRANSPORT: PUBLIC

Jul 15 (Tue) BEROWRA VALLEY NP (Q)
Thornleigh, The Jungo, Elora Lookout, Fishponds, Blue Gum Walk Hornsby Station. At the end of this walk there are numerous stairs out of the park to the railway station. The stairs are not difficult, but there are quite a few stairs. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: HORNSBY 9120-4S. TRANSPORT: TRAIN

Jul 22 (Tue) ROYAL NP (Q)
Curra Moors Track, Coast Track, Garie North Head, Eagle Rock, CurraCurrang, and return via Curra Moors Firetrail. All on tracks, Curra Moors Track recently reopened by NPWS. Great views from the coast track, fingers crossed including whales. Party Limit. Transport: I will take my car and can pick up from Sutherland Station, or meet at Curra Moors car park. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM RESCHEDULED DUE TO FORECAST BAD WEATHER MAPS: RNP TOURIST TRANSPORT: I will take my car and can pick up from Sutherland Station ** Trip rescheduled from 1/07/2025 **

Jul 25-27* GARDENS OF STONE NP (Q)
Base camp at Baal Bone Gap with vehicles (two nights). Day walk out to McLeans Pass and on to The Pondage on the Saturday - traversing very attractive pagoda country. The road into Baal Bone Gap has been recently upgraded. Will check out the water situation at The Pondage (near Point Cameron) to prepare for a future overnight walk to that location. Suitable for Prospectives. Bring gaiters for day walk. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: BEN BULLEN TRANSPORT: $72. ** Trip rescheduled from 02/05/2025 due to Park Closure. Third Attempt ! **. ** LEADER ADVISES: The Trip is now FULL. **

Aug 4-6 BLUE MTNS NP (Q)
Katoomba, Cliff Drive to Narrow Neck/Glen Raphael Drive, Golden Stairs, track to Ruined Castle campsite, Mt Solitary, return same way. Option to camp at RC campsites for two nights and do day walk to Solitary. Or continue and do one or two nights camp on Solitary. Or just hang out at RC campsite! Experienced participants will sort this out amongst themselves.Golden Stairs has been repaired/re-newed and improved, but is still obviously steep. Track from GS to RC campsite has had the chainsaw and hedge trimmer treatment so is quite smooth (as at late June). Thanks NPWS! Bring stoves. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: KATOOMBA, JAMISON 1:25000. TRANSPORT: $38

Aug 26 (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

Aug27-Sep4 OVERLAND TRACK, TASMANIA (QQ)
Cradle Mtn to Cynthia Bay, Lake St Clair. Spend some time in this iconic world heritage area. 9 days allows for the 65 kms OT, and for some side trips and/or rest days (enforced or otherwise!). Ideally, we will have the time (and conditions) to climb some peaks including Cradle Mtn, Barn Bluff, Pelion East and Mt Ossa (all optional).Ferry down Lake St Clair a probable option.Start from Launceston, finish at Hobart. Plan to be staying at huts, but tents essential (recommended 4 season). Stoves only.On tracks, but for fit and experienced walkers only. Participants must be prepared to endure and enjoy cold, wet, windy, possibly icy or snowy conditions while looking at your shoes. Must also be prepared to endure and enjoy idyllic, cool, sunny conditions with stunning, panoramic vistas. Or both, or something in between!Have booked (no fee) for 8 persons (this is track access only, park permits, transport extra).Have also contacted a transport provider, who can also store and transport our post walk clothes. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: SEE LEADER. TRANSPORT: $LOTS

Sep 1-24 WARRUMBUNGLES NP, GUNDABOOKA NP, WEDDIN MOUNTAINS NP, NANGAR NP (Q)
1st-6th Sept: Warrumbungles. Join me on a trip in an iconic park, just as the weather warms up but cool in the nights. We will do 4 days of good walking. Ive booked booked accommodation in town before and after this walk. 11th Sept-16th Sept:.Gundabooka NP south of Bourke, travelling via Nyngan & Cobar for walks. This is a new area so we’ll call this set of day walks Exploratory. I found this park coming home from Meg’s Qld trip last year. It is remote, with a good camping area (very hard earth), good walks, plenty of wildlife and a great history. Leader has not stayed there, I just had a look and kept moving. Again leader has booked accommodation before and after at Cobar. Weddin Mountains NP 19th-24th Sept: We will be going south from here to Weddin Mountains NP and after that well then see about going to Nangar NP. Leader has not been here but from what I have looked at, there are some great walks. I would like ideas from anyone how has been there. Again I have booked accommodation before at Hillston and staying in Cowra two nights. Would Like feedback on going to Nangar NP. All the walks will be day walks with base camping by the cars. Feel free to come on all, or just whatever part of this trip that’s convenient. Gundabooka and Weddin Mountains: We will need to take water and extra fuel. If there is rain coming or it has rained, the roads will be closed. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/EXPLORATORY MAPS: VARIOUS. TRANSPORT: $400

Nov27-Dec2 WILSONS PROMONTORY (QQ)
Tidal River carpark, Oberon Bay camp, Roaring Meg camp, Little Waterloo Bay camp, Refuge Cove, Sealers Cove camp, return to LWB, then to Telegraph Saddle (short car swap). Will need to be able to carry water for overnight and into next morning, hopefully only once. This is the Southern Circuit. I enjoyed this walk last year so much that I decided to repeat it. I have booked the campsites for a party of six at $39.50 per person for the five nights (you need to bring a tent). I have a total of 8 participants at the moment, so if you want to come, contact me and I can direct you to the Parks Victoria website to make your own booking. I can have a maximum of 12. Walking is on a mix of tracks, fire trails and beaches. Stoves only. Coastal and forest scenery, great views. A chance to visit the Southern most point of mainland Australia. Snorkelling opportunities in crystal clear waters for those interested. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: SEE LEADER TRANSPORT: $436. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.

Mar25-Apr3 2026 GREAT OTWAY NP, PORT CAMPBELL NP (Q)
Expressions of interest required. GREAT OCEAN WALK. Victorian South Coast. 7 days unplugged, self-guided commercial Auswalk Company. All inclusive on walk: Accommodation x 6 nights. twin share or double bedroom with own ensuite. Accommodation offers single cocupancy too, at a cost. Food: Breakfast x 6, Dinner x 6 glorious meals. Lunch: Packed lunch per day x 6. BYO: snacks for each day on the walk. Alcohol/beer for the entire walk. Carry daypack only.Transfers: Every day to and from accommodation. Transfer backpacks/luggage back to Apollo Bay at end of walk, day 7. Limit of 10 people. Cost per person: $3,115.00, $500 deposit required on booking. 5% discount for each person if over 5 people. Experienced walkers preferred. Leader will need navigational help along the way. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: PROVIDED BY AUSWALK. TRANSPORT: $426