Walks Program
Mar 21 (Sat) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP - Bushcare
Galong Creek Bushcare at Green Gully, Megalong Valley. Tree planting and maintenance for the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Join us for the day to see what we have been doing. A variety of tasks available. Tools and gloves provided. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: NOT NEEDED. TRANSPORT: $
Mar 22 (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
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 14 (Tue) SYDNEY CBD - Social/Historical
Think you know Sydney pretty well? Come with me to explore its hidden laneways and I dare you to NOT get lost! We will wander through some of the CBD lanes and streets you probably didnt even know existed, then cut across to check out Barangaroo. A huge choice of cafes and eating places along the way, and interesting historical commentary to boot. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: SYDNEY STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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 (QQ*)
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. ** . * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW.
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 PLEASE NOTE: CONTRARY TO AN EARLIER INCORRECT NOTE, THE TRIP IS NOT YET FULL BUT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT LEADER NO LATER THAN MARCH 18 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.