Walks Program
Mar 2-16* SOUTHERN TASMANIA DAYWALKS (Q)
Day walks at 3 locations in Southern Tasmania. 4 days of walking at Tasman Peninsula (Tasman NP) staying at caravan park. Coastal walking to locations like Cape Raoul / Shipstern Bluff, Tasman Arch / Waterfall Bluff and West Arthur Head. 2 days of walking at Mount Field NP. Walks will depend upon the weather but aim to climb some peaks. Long distances and walking above the tree line, Mt Field West or Lake Dobson to Tarn Shelf return or Rodway Range /K-Col (ridge above Tarn Shelf). Staying at cabins or camping at entrance to park. 4 days of walking around Hobart area in Mt Wellington Park (climbing kunanyi/Mt Wellington) and along coast. Staying at hotel in Hobart / other accommodation. Walkers will have to arrange their own accommodation and transport to Hobart and around Tasmania eg fly and hire a vehicle or drive own vehicle and catch ferry. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: PENINSULA WALKS, MOUNT FIELD , WELLINGTON PARK, ALL TAS GOV PUBLICATIONS TRANSPORT: $$$- FLY/HIRE VEHICLE OR DRIVE AND CATCH FERRY. ** LEADER ADVISES: The Trip is now FULL. **
Mar 2-6 2026 MURRAMARANG NP (Q)
Camp for four nights (arrive Monday, leave Friday) at Depot Beach on the beautiful South Coast of NSW. We can swim, snorkel, do a variety of coastal walks, climb Mt Durras, with the option of doing shorter or longer walks. Accommodation: tent sites, powered and unpowered van sites, cabins with all amenities. The earlier we can book, the better. Bring your own food, as there are no local shops. Party limit of 16. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: KIOLOA, DURRAS. TRANSPORT: $112 from Sydney
Mar 3 (Tue) LANE COVE NP
Thornleigh Station to Cheltenham Station via Lorna Pass and upper Lane Cove Valley. A shady track walk with leech potential and creek crossings. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: LANE COVE STEP MAP TRANSPORT: TRAIN
Mar 6-14 2026 WALLS OF JERUSALEM NP, TASMANIA (QQ*)
From Launceston, travel to the very south part of the Walls of Jerusalem NP to start. Grail Falls, Junction Lake, Mountains of Jupiter, Mt Spurling- Mt Ida, Lake St Claire. 8 to 9 days of full pack walking for experienced and fit walkers, who have previous experience walking in Tassie or similar conditions. You need 4 seasons gear and lots of flexibility, as this route is little known and little travelled. The walk is exploratory for the leader. Party limit 6. Stoves only. Scrub. Wet feet. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: HARD/EXPLORATORY MAPS:Tasmap series: Mersey, St Clare, Du Cane. TRANSPORT: $Lots. . * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Mar 8 (Sun) ROYAL NP (Q)
Heathcote, Karloo Track, Karloo Pool, Kangaroo Creek, Bottle Forest Track, Engadine Track, Heathcote. A 7.5km loop walk on made tracks with some steep and rocky sections. There is a gradual descent of 200m, then we follow along a creek, ascend 200m and finish where we started. A swim in Kangaroo Creek, weather permitting but not compulsory. This walk is a Womens Week 2026 event hosted by Bushwalking NSW. Women who are not already members of our club or other bushwalking clubs are invited to participate. We will open this walk to club members if the maximum number of attendees is not met through BNSW. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: ROYAL NATIONAL PARK TOURIST MAP. TRANSPORT: TRAIN
** Note: This Trip also appears on the Walks Program of - Bushwalking NSW. **
Mar 10 (Tue) GREAT RIVER WALK - PENRITH - Social/Historical
Emu Plains Station, Nepean River, Yandhai Nepean Crossing, Weir Reserve and Weir, back along the river to M4 Bridge, Regatta Park, Emu Plains Station. A coffee stop along the way, and perhaps a quick visit to Penrith Regional Gallery in the early afternoon.The date for this walk has been changed from January 13. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: PENRITH TRANSPORT: TRAIN ** Trip rescheduled from 13/01/2026 **
Mar 14, 15 2026 WOLLEMI NP (QQ*)
Mt Lagoon Rd, Fire Trail, Wheeny Ck/Pool/Falls, Wheeny Gap, return same way. A walk near Bilpin. Mostly along track (C. 5ks) with a short steep pad descent through the sublime rainforest then along the creek to a pretty pool and waterfall. Stoves only. Limited sand camping. Some will have to sleep on rock platforms so bring a good sleeping mat and swimmers. Beautiful campsite beside 40m diameter deep pool and 5m waterfall surrounded by 1 - 200m cliffs. Sublime spot. Carry 1-2 litres depending upon how hot. Minor rock hopping and scrambling 350m along the creek. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: MOUNTAIN LAGOON. TRANSPORT: $30. * 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. **
Mar 15-21 KOSCIUSKO NP (QQ*)
Round Mountain Car Park, Round Mountain Fire Trail, Mt Jagungal, Farm Ridge Fire Trail, Round Mountain Car Park. An early autumn walk in the Snowys. Mostly on fire trails and tracks, though some off track walking will be required. bring stoves. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: 1:25 000 MT. JAGUNGAL, TOOLONG RANGE. TRANSPORT: $182. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Mar 17 (Tue) MEDLOW BATH
Medlow Bath Station, Mark Foys Tomb, Tuckers Lookout, cliff top track, Bathing Pool, Medlow Bath Station. An amble around the historic tracks behind the Hydro Majestic Hotel with good view over Megalong Valley. Tracks somewhat overgrown and muddy in places. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: KATOOMBA TRANSPORT: TRAIN
Mar 25-31 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. If interested, look at the AUSWALK website - https://auswalk.com.au/walks/self-guided/great-ocean-walk-7-day-unplug/ and then contact Leader. People will need to book individually via the website or contact karen@auswalk.com.au. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: PROVIDED BY AUSWALK. TRANSPORT: $426
Apr 3-7 MORTON NP - BUDAWANGS (QQ*)
An on and off track walk from Sassafras. Hike out to Folly Point, then Watsons Pass, Holland Gorge and Angel Creek. Traverse Angel Creek, ascend to Don Jon, visit Monolith Valley, then exit via track through Mt Tarn, Mt Haughton and via Styles Creek track. A 5 day 4 night adventure for very fit & experienced walkers only. Steep descents and ascents, scrambling and some bush bashing. Multiple creek crossings & wading. Mostly camping by creeks and in overhangs. One section is exploratory for the leader. Party limit 6. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: HARD MAPS: CORANG. TRANSPORT: $91. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Apr 3-5 ETTREMA CREEK. MORTON NP (WANDANDIAN COUNTRY) (QQ*)
Touga Rd, Transportation Spur, Ettrema Creek, Thompson Cliff, exit via minor scramble upstream of Myall Ck then out via Churinga Head to Touga Rd. A classic circuit of Ettrema Creek with its pristine pools below towering sandstone cliffs. Stunning country. Steepish 500m thick scrubby, scrambly descent/ascent with minor exposure. Most likely wet feet. All off track. Fit experienced walkers only. Limit 8. NOTE: This is 3-day Easter walk to avoid previous traffic jams encountered on the way home. Waterproof packs just in case. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: TOUGA. TRANSPORT: $73 . * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Apr 24, 25 BLUE MOUNTAINS NP BUSH WALKERS ANNUAL ANZAC DAWN SERVICE (QQ*)
Dunphys Car Park, Waterboard Rd. Medlow Gap, Mobbs Soak, Mt Dingo, Splendour Rock, Mt Warrigal, Blackhorse Ridge, Breakfast Ck, Carlon Ck, Dunphys Car Park. Attend the Bushwalkers Annual Anzac Dawn service at Splendour Rock. This short, dignified service commemorates the bushwalkers from the Sydney area (c.30) killed in WW2. Beautiful elevated but dry campsite. Stunning views from Splendour Rock. We will pick up water at Mobbs Soak and carry 2 Ks to the campsite. Mostly on track. On the way back a 400m steep descent/ascent. Good walk for fit prospectives. Bring a bladder to collect/carry water for dry elevated overnight camp. Carry stoves. Note: Friday start. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: JENOLAN. TRANSPORT: $38. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Apr 25-27 BUDAWANGS (Q)
Quiltys Mountain. From Nerriga this is an on and off track walk, camping on top or in overhangs around Quiltys Mountain. This is a very large area to explore. We will make a base for a 2 night camp and then explore with day packs. Depending on weather either swimming in Endrick River or warm campfire in an overhang. Experienced walkers only, wet feet, some scrub, party limit 6. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD/EXPLORATORY MAPS: CORANG, ENDRICK. TRANSPORT: $94
** Note: This Trip also appears on the Walks Program of - South Coast Bushwalkers. **
Apr30-May9 BARMAH LAKE AND VOLCANIC TRAIL VICTORIA
Ten days exploring Barmah Lake and Forest, Bendigo and the Volcanic Trail: Mt Eccles, Mt Napier, Tower Hill; Warrnambool. Early expressions of interest sought, as remote campsite needs to be booked. Day walks, five nights camping in remote areas, the other five nights will be spent I. Towns. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: SEE LEADER TRANSPORT: OWN VEHICLES. 4WD required for Barmah Lake and Forest.
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.