Walks Program

 

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

Jun 16 (Tue) SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK- WANGAL LAND - Social/Historical
Rhodes Station, Bennelong Bridge, Wentworth Point, Newington Armory, Haslams Creek, Wentworth Common, Brickpit Ring, Badu Mangroves, Concord West Station. A repeat of this popular walk (which uses the useful bike map for navigation.). View the progress on the new bridge across the Parramatta River. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK BICYCLE MAP. TRANSPORT: TRAIN

Jun 19-21 BUDAWANGS (QQ*)
Fosters and Quiltys Mountains. This is a totally off track loop walk and it starts from Nerriga. We will walk through the bush and over the top of Fosters Mountain and then over the top of Quiltys Mountain for 3 days, camping along the way. Camp sites will either be beside water or in overhangs, depending on the weather. This is a very tough walk for experienced and very fit walkers only. I am unlikely to take anyone who has not walked with me before. Party limit 4. Scrambling, bush bashing, steep ascents and descents. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: HARD MAPS: CORANG, ENDRICK. TRANSPORT: $94. . * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.

Jun 23 (Tue) HEATHCOTE NP (Q)
Waterfall Station, Mooray Track, Bullawaring Track, Kingfisher Pool, Lake Toolooma, Scout Camp, Waterfall Station. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: RNP TOURIST 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.

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. **

Aug29-Sep9 LITCHFIELD NP AND NITMILUK NP (NT) (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. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK, NITMILUK NATIONAL PARK - JATBULA TRAIL 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