Walks Program

 

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 24 (Sun) KU-RING-GAI NP (Q)
Hornsby Station, check out the new Hornsby Park, Heritage Steps, Berowra Valley Bushland Park, Blue Gum Walk, Fishponds, Quarter Sessions Road track, Elouera Lookout, Jungo, Thornleigh Station. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: HORNSBY TOURIST TRANSPORT: PUBLIC TRANSPORT

May 26 (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

May 26, 27 Tue/Wed BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q)
Dunphys carpark, Medlow Gap, Mobbs Swamp, and return via the same route. A shortish walk to a classic area. A chance to enjoy some autumn weather and to build up a bit of bushwalking fitness. Unit 10 87-89 Burns Bay Rd. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: JENOLAN, JAMISON. TRANSPORT: $50

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 2 (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: $ Public ** Trip rescheduled from 12/05/2026 **

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 13, 14 NATTAI WILDERNESS (QQ*)
From Hill Top (near Mittagong), we will walk the Nattai Road to the Nattai River, camp on the river overnight and return the same way. This is a training walk, approx 12 km on undulating trail, then a big downhill (which means a big uphill on the following day !). About 1km creek/boulder hopping to avoid scrub, and some light bush trails afterwards. I do not anticipate any heavy scrub on the route we are taking. This is a pleasant walk with a lovely river camp. We will have a fire. Party limit 8, possible wet feet. Experienced and fit walkers only. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: HILL TOP. TRANSPORT: $42. ** Note: This Trip also appears on the Walks Program of - South Coast Bushwalkers. ** * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.

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.

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: