Walks Program

 

Aug 4-6 (Mon - Wed) 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 5 (Tue) SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK- WANGAL LAND
Rhodes Station, Bennelong Bridge, Wentworth Point, Newington Armory, Haslams Creek, Wentworth Common, Brickpit Ring, Badu Mangroves, Concord West Station. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK BICYCLE MAP. TRANSPORT: TRAIN

Aug 12 (Tue) MANLY WARRINGAH WAR MEMORIAL STATE PARK (MANLY DAM)
Walk the quiet back streets of Manly Vale to Manly Dam and complete the Manly Dam Circuit. Lunch stop on the shore of Manly Dam. Leader will have a campfire, boil a billy and serve tea. Return via Nature Trail and backstreets to B Line Bus stop. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: GREGORYS. TRANSPORT: BUS

Aug 16, 17 ETTREMA PLATEAU (QQ*)
Waterfall Cave and Discovery Cave. This totally off track walk departs from Braidwood Rd, Sassafras. Mostly plateau walking, however some short heavy bush bashing required. Camp overnight in Discovery Cave, no tent required. Scrambling, steep ascents and descents. Experienced walkers only. Party limit 6. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS:. TRANSPORT: $84. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.

Aug 19 (Tue) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q)
Faulconbridge station, Victory Track, The Perch Ponds, Magdala Creek Track, Martins Falls, Springwood Station. This walk is now open again after a long closure due to a small landslip and a few fallen trees. It follows popular tracks through valleys of the lower Blue Mountains. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: SPRINGWOOD. TRANSPORT: TRAIN

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

Sep 1-16* 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. I’ve 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

Nov 24-26 NAMADGI NP, ACT
Base car camp for three nights, Monday to Thursday, at the attractive Orroral River Campground which has recently been renovated. Easy to medium day walks mainly on track in different parts of Namadgi. Possibilities include the Granite Tors Walk; a scenic circuit from the Gudgenby car park; Brandy Flat; Baroomba Rocks and the granite tors beyond. Beautiful forests and views without any huge climbs. There are toilets, BBQs and fireplaces at the campground, but there may be a fire ban. Please contact the leader to book before 1 October. Rooftops Map may be available from Paddy Pallin. Party limit of 12. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: ROOFTOPS NAMADGI - ACT SOUTH ACTIVITIES MAP 1:50, 000. TRANSPORT: $FROM SYDNEY

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