Walks Program
Feb 5 (Thu) EPPING - MEADOWBANK - COOKS RIVER TO BOTANY BAY - Cycling
Epping (80km), Meadowbank (60km) Olympic Pk, South Strathfield, Cooks River Cycle Path, Botany Bay & return, plenty of choices for joining & leaving the ride. We will explore the new cycleway options west of the bay including new cylcle bridge over President Ave. Early start. Lunch & time for a swim at Botany Bay. Please ring to confirm details etc by Tues. Helmets, Hi Vis jackets, sunscreen, water, spare tube, pump & repair kit required. Limit 8. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: Bike
Feb 10 (Tue) NEWCASTLE AREA - Social/Historical
Adamstown Station, Fernleigh Track, Glenrock State Conservation Area: find our way through its maze of tracks to the beach, Merewether Beach. Swim at Merewether Beach (and/or in the amazing Bogey Hole) to cool off. Memorial Walk, King Edward Park, Newcastle Beach, Light-rail Terminus. About 13 km. Catch the Light-rail to Newcastle Interchange and a train back to Sydney. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: NEWCASTLE AREA (Q) MAPS TRANSPORT: TRAIN
Feb 18-20 GUTHEGA / MT TATE / ROLLING GROUNDS (QQ*)
The plan is to leave the cars at Guthega Dam & head up the ridge towards Consett Stephen Pass & set up a 2 night base camp at approx 2, 000 metres. The middle day (19th) will be a day walk in the Rolling Grounds / Dicky Cooper area. The last day will hopefully be a leisurely start & a walk back down the ridge to the cars at Guthega Dam, leaving plenty of time for those travelling home to do so. Good quality tent and stove, may have to carry water to campsite so have suitable containers, bladders etc. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: SUTMAP 1:40,000 METRES. TRANSPORT: $195. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Feb 21, 22 ETTREMA GORGE (QQ*)
An exciting section of this stunning gorge full of emerald green pools. For experienced walkers only, you must be fit and confident swimming with pack. This walk starts from Tolwong Road at Touga. Entry to the gorge via Boomerang Pass, traversing Sentry Box Canyon. Camping at Jones Creek. Return via Myall Creek. A full two days of boulder hopping & rock scrambling. Myall Ck has some exposure and climbing with tape use. All off track, steep scrambling ascents and descents, some bush bashing, extended creek wading and swimming with packs, wet feet, party limit 6. Car shuffle required. Stoves only. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: HARD MAPS: NERRIGA. TRANSPORT: $94. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
Feb23-Mar4 WALLS OF JERUSALEM NP (TAS) (QQ*)
A circuit walk on and off track exploring the western section of this NP. Hire bus to and from Launceston. Start and finish at end of Mersey Forest Road. This walk takes in Moses Creek track, Chapter Lake, Grail Falls, Tent Tarn, Cathedral Mountain, Twin Spires, Chalice Lake, Cloister Lagoon, Junction Lake, Lake Artemis, Mountains of Jupiter, Lake Meston, Mt Rogoona, Lake Myrtle, Jackson Ck Track, Moses Creek Track, Mersey Forest Rd. Much of this walk is involves exposed montane areas above 1, 000m to 1, 200m. Only fit and experienced walkers. 4-season tent needed. Stoves only. Lightweight day pack. Good wet weather gear. Bring book, Kindle in case of bad weather. Be prepared to stay in a tent for 24 hours as bad weather likely for at least a day. Route may vary depending on weather encountered. PARTY LIMIT - 6 people (limited camp sites). DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: JERUSALEM 1: 50000,# TL 06 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. **
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 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 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.
July 2026 NITMILUK NP (NT) (QQ*)
Expressions of Interest (EOI) to walk the Jatbula trail (62 km 5-6 days). Exact start date to be dependent on being able to make the booking (plan to start around 20 July 2026). Bookings for the 2026 season open on 3 February 2026. EOI to leader required by 27 January (or earlier if trip fills up). Total costs TBD. Costs from Katherine is expected to be around $200-$300 (permit plus transport costs). There is no guarantee that the leader will be able to secure a booking (the bookings go quickly). Potential to also walk the Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park (dependent on group and transport). DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/EXPLORATORY MAPS:. TRANSPORT: $LOTS. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.