HOBART WALKING CLUB INC.

Circular 789 January 2014

General Meeting Friday 7 February at Philip Smith Centre at 7.30 pm Entertainment: John and Vonda Kerrison – Walk L Tour du Mont Blanc

Website: www.hobartwalkingclub.org.au Email: secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au

Postal Address: GPO Box 753, Hobart TAS 7001 Facebook: hobart walking club

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JANUARY 2014 2 Club Aims The Club encourages walking, skiing and similar outdoor activities, and promotes interest in the preservation of flora, fauna and natural scenery. Joining the Club Persons aged 16 years and over can apply for prospective membership. To become a full member, three qualifying walks and an Essential Skills Day have to be completed within 12 months of joining. For further details visit the Club website or contact the Membership Officer, Geoff O’Hara (03 6272 1225). Risk The Club is a group of people who enjoy bushwalks and similar activities, with trips organised on a voluntary basis by and for Club members. Every trip coordinator is an unpaid volunteer who organises the walk for fellow Club members. They are not paid professionals with commensurate training and responsibility. Thus each trip member is responsible for their own safety, suitability of equipment and personal skills. Members and visitors take part in Club organised activities at their own risk. The Club does not offer qualified first aid. Club activities involve inherent risks and dangers. The published Walk Previews grade the level of difficulty and distance, and may indicate some risks. However, unanticipated and unavoidable hazards can occur which result in serious injury or property loss/damage. For example, weather can be unpredictable and change quickly, tracks become treacherous and accidents can happen. Liability Members acknowledge and agree that in applying to become a member (of whatever grade) or renewing that membership of the Club that the nature of the activities carried out by the Club and by participating voluntarily, freely and at their own risk, are such that it would be unreasonable for the Club or any of its members acting on its behalf to be in any way responsible for any injury, or death, to members or to damage to their property and members hereby, to the full extent permitted by law, waive all of their legal rights of action against and fully release the Club for loss, damage or injury or death or loss or damage to property howsoever arising out of or in relation to member’s participation in the activities conducted by the Club including without limitation, liability for any negligent or tortuous Act or omission or breach of statutory duty on the part of the Club, its office bearers or agents. Insurance and Legal Matters The Club insurance covers public liability, excluding member-to-member events, during Club activities. Members' vehicles are not covered. For further information write to the Secretary on constitutional or legal matters and the Treasurer on insurance matters. Editorial Circular Editor: Ken Chilcott Walks Data Officer Vicki Martin Front Cover: Enjoying the sun after a hard slog – Gill Fitzgerald

JANUARY 2014 3Calendar and Forward Walks - Full details Walks p.9 Cycling p.31 Date Day Class Activity Coordinator 1 Jan Wed SE Poimena Tony Rae 1 Jan Wed MM Mt Wellington News Years Day Gillian Fitzgerald 2 Jan Thu MM Cape Raoul/Mt Raoul Suellen Jones 2 Jan Thu CYC Huonville/Cradoc TBA 2 Jan Thu CYC Cremorne – Opossum Bay Brian Haas 3 Jan Fri SCNQ Old Beach Foreshore Bob Wyatt 4 Jan Sat SM Tarn Shelf Rob McGregor 5 Jan Sun SE Lewisham Cathy Hutton 5 Jan Sun LR Tyenna Peak Helen Daly 6 Jan Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Ruth Raward 7 Jan Tue MM Platform Peak Roger Hurd 7 Jan Tue CYC Molesworth B. Wilkinson 8 Jan Wed SE Mt Mather Judy Bond 8 Jan Wed MM The Needles/Marriotts Falls Jenny Ford 9 Jan Thu February Walks Preview closing 9 Jan Thu MR Johnsons Knob * L Suellen Jones 9 Jan Thu CYC Cremorne/Clifton Beach Cecilia Eriksson 9 Jan Thu CYC Mangalore Brian Haas 10 Jan Fri SCNQ Dru Point Carmen Walker 10-13 Jan EXT MR Geryon North John Street 11 Jan Sat LR Hugel/Rufus Circuit David Chung 11 Jan Sat SE Lindisfarne to Shag Bay Jeanette Brown 12 Jan Sun MM Southport Lagoon Jim Anderson 13 Jan Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana 13-18 Jan EXT MR Cheyne Range Ian Welch 14 Jan Tue MM Old Hartz Track above Bennetts Rd Denis Mackey 14 Jan Tue February Circular closing 14 Jan Tue CYC Cremorne R Boocock 15 Jan Wed SE Marion Bay * L V Felicity Walch 15 Jan Wed MM Sth Wellington via Milles Track Mary Jolly 16 Jan Thu LR North West Bay River Jim Baptist 16 Jan Thu CYC Broadmarsh Jon Grey 16 Jan Thu CYC Blackmans Bay Brian Haas 16-19 Jan EXT MR Wander in the Wilderness Rupert Manners 17 Jan Fri SCNQ Half Moon Bay Phyl Wyatt 17 Jan Fri DWNC Old Farm Road Dog Walk Kathleen Mclaren 18 Jan Sat SE Knocklofty Reserve * D L Robyn Mounster 18 Jan Sat LR Mt Picton Chris Rathbone 18-26 Jan EXT MM Port Davey – CANCELLED Robert Greenwood 19 Jan Sun LM Wylds Craig Pam Powell 20 Jan Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Dianne Martin 21 Jan Tue MM Macgregor Peak Blane Fitzgerald

JANUARY 2014 4 21 Jan Tue CYC Cygnet Kathy Cane 22 Jan Wed MM Old Hartz Track above Bennetts Rd Denis Mackey 23 Jan Thu SE Lauderdale to Orana Felicity Walch 23 Jan Thu SM Single Hill Alan Wilson 23 Jan Thu SCNQ Orana Picnic Day Phyl Wyatt 23 Jan Thu CYC Sorell Brian Haas 23 Jan Thu CYC Orana Bob Wyatt 25 Jan Sat SE Blackmans Bay - Kingston Margret Mosmann 25 Jan Sat LM Mt Field West David Chung 25-27 Jan EXT MR Mt Gell John Kerrison 26 Jan Sun LM Tasman Trail Kathleen McLaren 28 Jan Tue MM Tarn Shelf Lindy Mackey 28 Jan Tue CYC Broadmarsh Dave Tucker 28 Jan Tue February Circular Production Roger & Heather Hurd 29 Jan Wed SE Whitestone Point Linda Cook 29 Jan Wed MM Cape Queen Elizabeth Bernd Janisch 30 Jan Thu LM The Watcher John Gora 30 Jan Thu CYC South Arm Malcolm Barron 30 Jan Thu CYC Rose Bay/Rokeby Brian Haas 31 Jan Fri SCNQ Cornelian Bay Foreshore Sylvia Ledger 30 Jan-3 Feb EXT Du Cane Traverse Rupert Manners 1 Feb Sat SE Redbanks - Nugent Judy Bond 1 Feb Sat LR Tyenna Peak Patricia Colles 1-6 Feb EXT MM Mt Ossa * D Paul Geeves 2 Feb Sun LM Adamsons Peak Jocelyn Darby 3 Feb Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 3 Feb Mon DWNC Seven Mile Beach dog Walk Kathleen McLaren 4 Feb Tue MM Pear Tree Bay & Sheppards Hill Heather Hurd 4 Feb Tue CYC Risdon Brook Dam/Otago Bruce Wilkinson 4 Feb Tue Executive Meeting 5 Feb Wed SE Bonnet Hill Judith Gilbert-Tait 5 Feb Wed MM Mt Wedge Gillian Fitzgerald 6 Feb Thu MM Mt Wedge * L Lee Lennard 6 Feb Thu MM Mt Sprent Jenny Ford 6 Feb Thu CYC Huonville/Judbury Cecilia Eriksson 6 Feb Thu CYC Cygnet Brian Haas 6 Feb Thu March Waks Preview Closing 7 Feb Fri SCNQ Tranmere Foreshore Bob Wyatt 7 Feb Fri General Meeting & Entertainment 8 Feb Sat SE Coningham Vicki Martin 8 Feb Sat LR Schnells Ridge Chris Rathbone 8-10 Feb EXT MR Ben Lomond Plateau Paul Geeves 9 Feb Sun LR Mt Anne Chris Rathbone 10 Feb Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana

JANUARY 2014 511 Feb Tue MM Sherwood Philip Rogers 11 Feb Tue CYC Sandy Bay C Howard 11 Feb Tue March Circular Closing 12 Feb Wed SE The Domain * L Tony Judd 12 Feb Wed MM Ida Bay Kay Mallinson 13 Feb Thu MM Lime Bay Circuit Vicki Martin 13 Feb Thu CYC Cremorne/Mortimer Bay Mary Foster 13 Feb Thu CYC Sorell/Pawlena Brian Haas 13-16 Feb EXT MM Cathedral Mountain Rupert Manners 14 Feb Fri SCNQ North West Bay River Carmen Walker 15 Feb Sat MR Wellington Falls via Dead Is Rob McGregor 15 Feb Sat Symphony under the Stars Tolosa Park Glenorchy 15 Feb Sat SE Kaoota Brian Garland 15-23 Feb EXT MM Maria Island Dawn Albert 16 Feb Sun MR Mt Bowes Vicki Martin 17 Feb Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Dianne Martin 18 Feb Tue MM Mt Wedge Roger Hurd 18-26 Feb EXT LR Princess Range Andrew Davey 19 Feb Wed SE Opossum Bay Vicki Martin 19 Feb Wed LM Tasman Trail Bonnie Tilley 20 Feb Thu LM Florentine Peak Malcolm Sherlock 21 Feb Fri SCNQ Montrose Bay/Wilkinsons Point Phyl Wyatt 22 Feb Sat SE Charles Darwin Trail * D L Wendy Pearson 22 Feb Sat MR Mt Wright Chris Rathbone 22-28 Feb EXT MR West Portal Tony Woolford 22 Feb-1 Mar EXT MR Lake Mackintosh Area Paul Geeves 23 Feb Sun MM Mt Wedge Pam Powell 24 Feb Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Wyn Manners 24 Feb-1 Mar EXT CYC North East Cycle Tour Tony Cook 24 Feb-2 Mar EXT Sea Kayaking - Macquarie Harbour/Gordon River Stacy Kirkby 25 Feb Tue MM Hartz Peak Heather Hurd 25 Feb Tue March Circular Production Victoria Wadley 26 Feb Wed SE Howrah Rob Hill 26 Feb Wed MM Gellibrand South Arm Bob Boocock 27 Feb Thu MM TBA Alan Wilson 28 Feb Fri SCNQ Shag Bay Hans Svennsen 1 Mar Sat MM Snowy South via Lake Skinner Catharine Errey 1-9 Mar EXT LR Frankland Range Rupert Manners 2 Mar Sun SE Mays Beach Judith Holmes 2 Mar Sun MM Tba Lee Douglas 3 Mar Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 4 Mar Tue MM Ship Stern Bluff Vicki Martin 5 Mar Wed SM Nugent Judy Bond 5 Mar Wed MM Cathedral Rock from Anderson Rd Kevin Hogue

JANUARY 2014 6 6 Mar Thu LM Hartz - Kermandie Malcolm Sherlock 7 Mar Fri SCNQ Stringy Bark Gully Bob Wyatt 7 Mar Fri General Meeting & Entertainment 8 Mar Sat SM Gunners Quoin Jim Anderson 8 Mar Sat SE A Quarried Coast David Leaman 8-10 Mar EXT MR Cradle Area Paul Geeves 9 Mar Sun MM Tba Helen Daly 10 Mar Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana 10-13 Mar EXT CYC Bike Camp - Spring Beach Dennis Breen 18-26 Mar EXT MR Mt Norway Kent Lillico 21-24 Mar EXT MM B W T Get Together Andrew Davey 21 Mar Fri MR Spinx Bluff, Knuckle & Pavement BluffRupert Manners 22-28 Mar EXT CYC North West Cycle Tour Linda Cook 25 Mar Tue April Circular Production Dianne Melville 4 Apr Fri General Meeting & Entertainment 9-11 May EXT MM Lake Dobson Dawn Albert 9 May Fri General Meeting & Entertainment President’s Report I have finally returned after over five months touring this amazing country of ours in a motor home. I know many of you are familiar with the joys and freedom of this sort of travel. It was a wonderful new experience for me. Back in the role of President, I’m looking forward to working together with the rest of the executive committee to ensure our Club continues to thrive into the future. Thank you to Rupert and Helen for filling the President’s role while I was away. Sub committees, delegates and custodians for the coming year have been appointed. Please see the ‘Who’s Who’ pages at the back of the circular for details. Thanks to all these people who do such valuable work for the good of the Club. We still have a vacancy for a Publications Sales Officer; if you are interested in this position, please talk with me or another member of the Executive Committee. At our last meeting, the executive committee brainstormed some ideas for the coming year’s priorities. These included: reviewing the constitution, rules and by-laws, aiming to streamline them in line with current best practice; finalising and embedding revised hut management processes; promoting walks; encouraging leaders; improving attendance at general meetings; improving communication with members; revisiting our marketing plan; reviewing our risk management; promoting HWC interests to relevant organisations. Our next step will be to prioritise this list and decide key areas that we need to focus on. If you have ideas about any of these topics, we’d love to hear from you … please speak with me or any other member of the Executive. We received eight new member applications in the week following the recent Sustainable Living Festival. Some of these were no doubt the result of interest generated by the festival. We also sold $155 worth of Tramps at the festival (which more than paid for the $80 cost of having a stall). This is a great result … we started participating in the festivals last year, as one of the strategies in our marketing plan.

JANUARY 2014 7One issue that has been raised is the number of members turning up for some bicycle rides, which is sometimes larger than we would like for safety and comfort reasons. A few executive members are meeting with Brian Haas to consider ways of meeting this challenge. Work continues with our two website update projects: the walks database (enabling electronic walks previews and walks reports) and the routes database (providing information on a number of walking routes). I’ve heard that some walks coordinators feel uncomfortable about their technical ability to use the walks database. Please remember that the current manual system, using paper walks preview and walks report forms, will run alongside the web system. So walks coordinators will have the choice of using the existing manual system or entering walks and cycles directly onto the HWC web system. We expect the new web system will make life much easier for those coordinators who are able to use it and also for Vicki and our circular editors. Regarding the routes database, some examples should be up on the website by the time you receive this circular. Please have a look and provide feedback to Andrew … what you like and dislike about the examples, and any alternative ideas you may have.

Storm Foulkes, President Membership News New Members The Executive wishes to congratulate the following members who were elected to full HWC Membership on 26 November 2013: Julie Fletcher, Jenny Counsell and Barry Plews Welcome to Prospective Members On behalf of all Club members I welcome the following Prospective Members to the Club at 26 November 2013: Richard Turk, Kelly Layng, Kevin Sheldon, Caroline Dutton, Bronek Burza, Richard Webb, Julie Harkins, William Harkins, Sharlene Currie, Sallyann Dakis, Allan Van Dulleman, and Amanda Paul. Vale Oliver Vaughan who passed away on 13 November 2013.

Geoff O'Hara, Membership Officer

Circular Production Homes Volunteers are required to assist in preparation of circulars for mailing which is followed by a sociable cuppa with friends. Work starts at 7.30 pm and usually finishes about 9.00 pm. Please bring a small supper contribution. 28 Jan Tue Roger and Heather Hurd, 9 Illawarra Court, Blackmans Bay 25 Feb Tue Victoria Wadley, 9 Ferndene Avenue, South Hobart 25 Mar Tue Dianne Melville, 10 Eureka Street, Mornington

Jim Anderson, Circular Coordinator

JANUARY 2014 8 Ski and Hut Notes The Ski and Hut committee and the HWC executive have agreed on a trial of a coded key system at the hut to do away with the need to collect a physical key. The code will be changed every couple of months. Once this system is in place there will be 3 contacts to obtain the code. Fred Koolhof will remain the principal booking officer. In the meantime a key and booking may be had from Fred on 6225 4216, or Simon on 6239 1104 or 0458 696 466. A trial of LED lighting has also been agreed. Quotes to be obtained. Roger Reed has agreed to supervise the installation, probably on one side of the hut at first. Five tons of firewood delivered on 5/12/13. Please note working bees for 2014: 15-16 Feb., 22-23 March, 12-13 April. Any one with some expert knowledge in zoology, botany, geology, meteorology etc who would share it with members at the hut would be most welcome.

Simon Benham, Ski and Hut Secretary

Search, Rescue and Training Before becoming a full member of the HWC, all prospective members have 12 months from joining the Club to complete three (3) qualifying walks and participate in an essential skills day to get to know the Club. The next Essential Skills Training Day is 15 January Prospective members to contact Greg Downer 0438 624 817 for details of the training day/walk.

Pam Powell, Essential Skills Coordinator Social Notes Join all the cycle groups and walkers for a picnic at Orana on Thursday 23 January from 10am onwards. BBQ and hot water available but bring anything else you may need. Any enquires to Phyl Wyatt, phone 6247 8966. Saturday 15th February at 7pm - Symphony Under the Stars at Tolosa Park, Glenorchy.

Gill Fitzgerald, Social Convenor For Sale North Shore Atlantic sea kayak. . rosalind.harrison@dhhs.tas.gov.au 0459 373 206 A stable and comfortable fibreglass kayak, suitable for all abilities. Retractable, centrally mounted skeg in the hull. Comes with: Epic adjustable paddle, Reed spray deck (S/M, adjustable waist), Pinnacle PFD (M), Thule J-bars for a roof rack, Paddle leash, paddle float, and pump. $2000 for the lot, will negotiate selling boat on its own. Contact Rosalind for photos or further information

The Tasmanian Tramp 2014 Articles, sketches, photos and poems need to arrive before the 31 January as this is the cut-off date. We now have a good range of stories but can always use more! Photos may be sent anytime either electronically or printed.

Helen Daly, Editorial Convener, The Tasmanian Tramp

JANUARY 2014 9 WALKS PROGRAM

Emailing Preview If you are emailing Previews, please follow format shown in the sample Preview below. Following the format shown minimises the editing required at the data entry stage. Thank you. Please include the information as part of the email AND NOT as an attachment using no tabs. Send in Body Text (Normal)/Arial/9. 4803 21 Sep Tue Mt Wellington MM 13 km 370 m 5 hr Umberta Clagglesworth 62XX XXXX Mt Wellington Walks A circuit walk............. Email previews to walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Important notes To be included in the Circular, all trips must be submitted by the due date. Unless stated otherwise, private transport is used. All maps are TASMAP 1:100 000, 1:25 000 Series or the Tasmanian Street Atlas. *A indicates additional walk *V indicates change of venue *D indicates change of date *L indicates change of coordinator Walks Classifications SCNQ Senior citizens, non-qualifying, (5 km or less) all ages welcome. Pace slow. NQ Non-qualifying (less than 8 km). Pace does not have to be slow, see

review/coordinator for details. S Short (8-12 km). Pace see NQ. M Medium (13-20 km). Pace as per preview/coordinator. L Long (over 20 km). Pace as per preview/coordinator. EVERY 100 METRES CLIMBED COUNTS AS ONE EXTRA KILOMETRE. E Easy, on tracks and open paddocks. M Medium, may include some off-track walking. R Rough, off-track, could include scrub bashing, creek crossings, negotiation of rocks etc. All intending participants must satisfy themselves that the walk is likely to be within their abilities. Prospective Members and those bringing Visitors must contact relevant Walk Coordinators prior to each intended walk to gain a booking. Those who do not know the coordinator or are uncertain about any aspect of the walk should contact the coordinator before the day of the walk. Some Walker Responsibilities Before each trip, check the Walk Preview to see if it is within your capability. If you have any questions, contact the coordinator before the day of the walk. You must notify them

JANUARY 2014 10at the time of booking, at least the day before the trip, of any medical conditions (such as allergies or asthma) which may affect your walking ability. Leave details of the trip and a Search and Rescue Contact (see inside back page of the Circular) with a friend or relative. If the trip is overdue, they should first contact them, not the Police. If you see other people who need help, offer assistance. Everyone should help to make the trip safer and more enjoyable for all. HWC Facebook Group Hobart Walking Club's Facebook group is a closed group where only group members can see the posts. Club members may join the HWC Facebook group and see Flashwalks; great photos of recent trips; up-to-date weather and fire warnings; road closures; National Parks and Wildlife news; a weekly walks summary and a Facebook FAQ's file. If you would like help to set up a Facebook page or have any questions regarding Facebook then contact Gill Mosmann. Gill.Mosmann@dpac.tas.gov.au Visitors A full Club Member may take one visitor on a Club trip with the prior agreement of the trip coordinator. A visitor may attend a maximum of three Club trips. Each visitor must sign the Visitor Waiver for each trip they attend. Transport Private cars are pooled for trips unless otherwise stated. Cost is shared by car, with a recommended maximum of 10c per passenger per km. Toddlers Toddles All children must be under the care of their member guardian. All guardians/parents should sign the Club Waiver for minors for each trip. Children shall be kept under watch at all times during a Club trip. Dog Walks All dog walks shall comply with the rules and regulations of government and local government authorities. Leave No Trace principles apply to official Club Dog Walks Program 1 Jan Wed Poimena * L SE 8 km 150 m 4 hr Tony Rae 6224 5675 Tas Towns/Hobart/Derwent We will start the new year in decadent style with a 10:30 morning tea adjacent to the car park opposite the end of Box Hill Road (adjacent to the now shuttered Claremont Primary School). From there we will leg it along to the Poimena Reserve via Austins Ferry. A new track wends us to the top and along the ridge top to lunch with grandstand northern views. Degusted, we will return the same way. Is there a coffee/cake shop in Claremont?

JANUARY 2014 111 Jan Wed Mt Wellington News Years Day MM 7.5 km 570 m 4.5 hr Gillian Fitzgerald 6234 4752 Wellington Walks Walk off the excesses of the festive season on our beautiful mountain. As a consideration for anyone who stayed up to see the New Year in, there will be a late start. Meet, ready to depart at 10am at the Upper Springs car park. Planned route will be Pinnacle track, Organ Pipes track, Red Paint track to the top, then across to South Wellington and down the Ice House track. NOTE the Red Paint Track is only a marked route and involves boulders. If weather is inclement we will walk on lower tracks. Contact leader if desiring transport from South Hobart.

2 Jan Thu Cape Raoul/Mt Raoul MM 15.3 km 950 m 5-6 hr Suellen Jones 6243 8638 0488 438 637 Raoul/Storm Bay This is always a very pleasant walk with great views. We will start by walking to Mount Raoul where you get views of Tasman Island from the remains of an old shipping signal station on the top of the mountain. From here we will descend to the main track joining it just past the first lookout where we get great views from the top of the.spectacular dolerite cliffs. This first part of the walk is a bit scrubby and rocky. The walk will then follow the well trodden track to the Cape and back. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8am to organize a ride or Sommerville St. Sorell (opp. Police station) at 8.30am. or meet the coordinator at the junction of White Beach Road and Storm Lea Rd at 9.30am. Bring water and wet weather gear,sunscreen and hats. Suitable for prospectives who must book. Approximate driving distance 225kms. Pace medium

3 Jan Fri Old Beach Foreshore SCNQ 5 km 10 m 2 hr Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 0417 321 483 Hobart St Atlas Meet at the recreation ground adjacent to Lennox Park in Jetty Road, Old Beach at 10.30am. We will walk along the foreshore track from the jetty at Old Beach to Cassidys Bay then back to the park for lunch. Slow pace.

No General Meeting in January

4 Jan Tarn Shelf SM 10 km 300 m 4-5 hr Rob McGregor 6223 5154 Mt Field NP/Tyenna/ Dobson This is a circuit-walk, probably anticlockwise, taken at a slowish pace allowing full appreciation of the waratahs and the various aspects of the glaciated mountains of Mt Field NP. By staying overnight at the Walking Club Hut you also experience the 6pm Friday evening happy hour and platypus viewing and/or the Saturday evening gluhwein gossip. I'll be staying overnight so day-trippers will have to organise their own transport, departing Fitzroy Gardens 8.00am for 9.30am start from the Lake Dobson car park. For further information please contact the leader.

JANUARY 2014 125 Jan Sun Lewisham SE 16 km m hr Cathy Hutton 6243 8044 Meet 9.30am at Sorell Police Station Somerville St for a moderately paced walk of approx 16km on coastal track, beach and optional cliff track between Lewisham and Spectacle Head, Dodges Ferry. Prospectives welcome but please phone me before day of walk. There is a possibility of a swim.

5 Jan Sun Tyenna Peak LR 14 km 940 m 7 hr Helen Daly 6243 5594 0428 435 363 Mt Field NP/Dobson/Tyenna This walk was cancelled in October due to deep snow. Expect a long day with several ups and downs. A boulder field to be negotiated as we pick our way to the summit. Some off track walking through scrub and probably some mud. Full wet weather gear. Moderate Pace. Meet Fitzroy Gardens at 7.30am

6 Jan Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Ruth Raward 6244 4467 0431 887 354 Meet at Bellerive Beach car park (near Fish Bar) at 10.00am for a Bellerive toddle: maybe the beach, maybe the fort or maybe the rocks. Let's see! All welcome with or without a toddler. Expect to finish around noon.

7 Jan Tue Platform Peak MM 12 km 470 m 5 hr Roger Hurd 6229 6922 0448 296 922 Broadmarsh/Derwent Meet at Granton at the Train Park ready to leave at 9.00am. Car pooling essential as only limited parking is available on Braslins Road. A climb up onto a plateau followed by a circuit walk to the summit. Suitable for Prospective Members who must book. Carry water and foul weather gear.

8 Jan Wed Mt Mather SE 8 km 230 m 3-3.5 hr Judy Bond 6253 6058 0448 900 910 Taroona/Derwent A walk on private property. A steady steep climb to the Telecom Tower over Lauderdale on Mt Mather then over Beauvais Hill and descending near the Rifle Range. Meet at 10.30am at the Foreshore Tavern, Lauderdale. Slow pace. Recommended for prospectives who should book with leader.

8 Jan Wed The Needles/Marriotts Falls MM 10 km 250 m 5 hr Jenny Ford 6243 8724

JANUARY 2014 13Two walks, great views of the South-West from The Needles, lunch on top. We will drive back to Marriotts Falls for the afternoon. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00am. Meet coordinator at Granton ready to depart at 8.30am.

9 Jan Thu Johnsons Knob * L MR Suellen Jones 6243 8638 0488 438 637 This walk will commence from The Springs Toilet carpark. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens for an 8:00am departure. If weather is foul, a lower mountain option may be offered. We will walk up the pinnacle track to the organ pipes junction, then along organs pipes track to the climbers track. An interesting and steep scramble up the rocks around Johnsons knob to the pinnacle, then over South Wellington and down the icehouse track to the cars. Bring foul weather gear and expect to be back at the cars around 3pm.

9 Jan Thu FEBRUARY WALKS PREVIEW CLOSING Walks previews must be in by this date. They can be posted to the Walks Data Officer, GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001, (post 3 days prior to due date) or email to walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au , or left in the HWC mailbox shared with the 50 & Better Centre, 108 Bathurst St, Hobart, by 12 noon today.

10 Jan Fri Dru Point SCNQ 2 km m 1 hr Carmen Walker 6229 6566 (after 8.30am) Meet at Margate Train at 10.45am from there we will go onto Dru Point for a walk in the area. Pace slow.

10-13 Jan EXT Geryon North MR John Street 6239 1690 0428 407 576 Lake St Clair/Cradle NP/Du Cane/ Dome/Mersey e-mail john.street.hobart@gmail.com The first day we will catch the ferry from Lake St Clair to Narcissus and walk for about 7 hours to the Pool of Memories via Geryon campsite. The next day we will climb Geryon North. On subsequent days we will meander through the Labyrinth possibly climbing Eros and Walled Mountain before walking back out to the ferry. The ferry costs about $40 each way. Full wet weather gear and portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limited. Book with the coordinator by 20 December.

11 Jan Sat Lindisfarne to Shag Bay SE 10 km 50 m 3-4 hr Jeanette Brown 6227 1828 Hobart St Atlas Meet at Simmons Park, Lindisfarne ready to start at 10.00am, for an easy foreshore walk to Geilston and Shag Bays and return. Slow/Medium pace.

JANUARY 2014 1411 Jan Sat Hugel/Rufus Circuit LR 19 km 900 m 8-9 hr David Chung 6278 3887 0481 322 630 Lake St Clair NP A long but rewarding walk, mostly on good tracks. However participants will need to be fit and confident on rock as there is a long rocky descent from Hugel. From Shadow and Forgotten Lakes we will climb Little Hugel before open off track walking to Hugel. A rough descent to connect with the Rufus circuit track at the saddle. An uphill slog to the summit of Rufus then 1.5 hours downhill back to the cars. Should conditions be unsuitable we may climb Little Hugel then return to Shadow Lake then complete the Rufus circuit. Suitable only for experienced members. Pace moderate, Bring full foul weather gear & water. Bookings by 9pm Friday 10 January.

12 Jan Sun Southport Lagoon MM 13 km 50 m 7 hr Jim Anderson 6234 7497 0418 347 86 Tasman Np/ Leprena/ S-E Cape A trip on the historic Ida Bay Railway for the first 7 km to Deep Hole then a mostly flat walk through open forest to Southport Lagoon and Southport Bluff. Bring swimmers. Return can be on the train or on foot. Fare is $14 one way or $28 return; $12.50 and $25 respectively for Seniors. Recommended for prospective members who must book. Pace will be medium and slower on the 1 km section of rock hopping on beach boulders. Bring water. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 7:45am for the 9:30am train. About 200 km return car trip.

13 Jan Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Helen Dalla-Fontana 6228 3718 0408 622 320 Meet at carpark end of Lenah Valley Road by 10.00am for a walk along the New Town Falls Track. Bring morning tea. Visitors welcome. Expect to be finished by noon.

13 Jan Mon Cheyne Range MR Ian Welch 6248 9957 0400 130 341 Rufus & Collingwood/Nive My intention is to follow the Franklin River from Lake Dixon to Lake Hermione and then travel in an anti-clockwise circuit back to our starting point via the Cheyne Range and Australia Tarn. There will be some, hopefully small, sections of scrub but we should encounter reasonably open walking. I have allowed extra time for poor weather and conditions. The pace will be moderate to allow for appreciation of the scenery and for photography. Please book by Friday 3 January.

14 Jan Tue Old Hartz Track above Bennetts Rd MM 13 km 300-350 m 4-5 hr Denis Mackey 6225 2747 0417 156 965 Waterloo/Huon Meet at the corner of Summerleas Rd and the Huon Highway at 8:30am. This is the middle section of the old walking track from Geeveston to Hartz Mountain. From Bennetts Road, the track climbs steadily through temperate forest and joins the Hartz Rd

JANUARY 2014 15near the car park. Depending on time and weather, we will have lunch at the Hartz shelter or walk on to Lake Osborne. The track was cleared recently so should be in reasonable condition although there may be a few wet patches at the start. Suitable for prospectives who should contact the leader beforehand.

14 Jan Tue FEBRUARY CIRCULAR CLOSING Circular items must be in by 1.00pm. on this date. They can be posted (3 days prior preferably) to the Circular Editor, Stephanie Schulz, 4/471 Nelson Rd, Mt Nelson 7007 or emailed to circular@hobartwalkingclub.org.au NOTE: non-members must correspond to the Secretary at the Club’s postal address.

15 Jan Wed Marion Bay * L V SE 8 km 0 m 3 hr Felicity Walch 6229 5391 Prosser Meet opposite Sorell Police Station in Somerville Street to leave at 10.30am for this stroll along a lovely beach and back along the other side of the spit. Water essential. Prospectives welcome but must book.

15 Jan Wed Sth Wellington Via Milles Track & Potato Fields MM 11 km 600 m 6 hr Mary Jolly 6227 8506 Mt Wellington Walks This circuit walk, though not long in distance, involves quite a lot of rock with some boulder hopping and is bordering on 'rough'. We will follow the Milles Track around the mountain, cross the Potato Fields and then climb, quite steeply at first, on a marked route to link up eventually with the top of the Icehouse Track. A good leg stretch on a less-visited section of the mountain. Excellent views from the higher vantage points if we've picked the right day. Prospectives welcome but please book. Bring water and full foul weather gear. Pace will be medium. Depart from Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00am or Upper Springs car park at 8.20am.

16 Jan Thu North West Bay River LR Jim Baptist 6236 9392 or 6253 5662 0458 086 968 Mt Wellington Walks Come along and explore this rarely visited and fascinating area. Plenty of waterfalls and beautiful clear pools to see. Walk will start from Lower Springs car park and proceed along the Milles Track to Wellington Falls. From there we will follow the bed of the North West Bay River to its source near Dead Island. Back via the Ice House Track. Quite a bit of off track work involved with rocky sections, but reasonably straight forward. Meet leader at Lower Springs car park for 8.30am departure. Pace medum.

16-19 Jan Wander in The Wilderness MR Rupert Manners 6292 1310 Walls Of Jerusalem e-mail rupertmanners@bigpond.com This year’s wander will be to start at Lake Ada and wander through to Chinamans Plains and then through the Walls of Jerusalem to Lake Fanny and back to Lake Ada. The

JANUARY 2014 16walk will include some off track but open easy walking with not a lot of height gain. Beautiful country, lots of lakes and hardly a peak. Recommended for prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit . Book with the coordinator by 2 January.

17 Jan Fri Half Moon Bay SCNQ 3 km beach walk m 2 hr Phyl Wyatt 6247 8966 Meet at the Foreshore Tavern, Lauderdale ready to leave at 10.30am. We will drive to South Arm and after sharing cars, go to the northern end of South Arm Beach and walk back to the cars. Bring bathers, sunscreen (there is very little shelter on this beach) and plenty to eat and drink. Slow pace.

17 Jan Fri Old Farm Road Circuit (Dog Walk) DWNQ 6 km m 1.5-2 hr Kathleen McLaren 0407 507 835 A short circuit walk from the Cascades Gardens car park onto the ridge above following a wide track up to the main fire trail, then to the top of Old Farm Road. We can return to the car park on the Cascade walking track. This section requires dogs to be on leads. The walk involves some up and downhill sections plus a bit of flat terrain. 9.00am start at the lower Cascade Gardens car park. (Just off Degraves Street)

18 Jan Sat Knocklofty Reserve * D L SE 8 km 100 m 4.5 hr Robyn Mounster 6234 6405 Tas Towns/Hobart Atlas/D’entrecasteaux Come along on an easy paced walk up, down and around Knocklofty. Meet at 9.30am at the Knocklofty car park, West Hobart (follow Forest Road to the end, turn right on to a dirt road which leads up to the car park) Return about 2pm.

18 Jan Sat Mt Picton LR 12 km 1200 m 9 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 0437 159 509 Burgess/Huon/ Picton A big uphill walk to a classic summit overlooking the South West. Initially it goes up through rain forest. Eventually there is an open alpine section and some steep boulder hopping. If the weather is unlikely to allow views from the summit an alternative lower walk will be substituted. Participants must be fit enough to keep up a steady uphill pace for long periods. Bring full foul weather gear. Depart Fitzroy Gardens 6:30am. Return driving distance is about 220 km. Anticipated return time is after 7pm.

18-26 Jan EXT Port Davey - Kayak / Walking - CANCELLED MM Robert Greenwood 6267 4224 0409 972 622 Port Davey/Old River e-mail argreenwood@hotmail.com

JANUARY 2014 1719 Jan Sun Wylds Craig LM 11 km 700 m 6-7 hr Pam Powell 6223 5205 0409 199 828 Wylds/Nive Please note the early start. Wylds Craig is the impressive looking peak towards the northern end of the Florentine Valley. The route follows a ridge through rain forest then open alpine country to the summit. The route is almost continuously uphill and despite its imposing appearance, the summit is easy to reach. The views here are amongst the best Tasmania has to offer. As the walk involves high exposed alpine country, warm and waterproof clothing is essential. Medium pace. I have been told the bridge over the Florentine River is closed, so we have a long drive on dirt roads to the start. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens for a 7am departure. Prospectives are welcome but they must book with the coordinator.

20 Jan Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Dianne Martin 6225 3731 0428 545 450 Turn down Taroona Crescent and meet at the playground on Taroona Beach for a 10am start. We will toddle north along the foreshore track to Taroona High School. Bring a snack and expect to finish around 12 o'clock. Visitors welcome.

21 Jan Tue Macgregor Peak MM 12 km 450 m 4 hr Blane Fitzgerald 6234 4752 Murdunna/Prosser A circuit from McGregor Road to the peak and back via Fazackerley Ridge to Schofields Road. The walk is partly on old logging and fire tracks and includes some great rain forest and views. Meet at carpark opposite the Sorell Police Station in Sommerville St, Sorell at 9am, or contact leader. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water. Pace medium/slow.

22 Jan Wed Old Hartz Track above Bennetts Rd MM 13 km 300-350 m 4-5 hr Denis Mackey 6225 2747 0417 156 965 Waterloo/Huon This is the middle section of the old walking track from Geeveston to Hartz Mountain. From Bennetts Road, the track climbs steadily through temperate forest and joins the Hartz Rd near the car park. Depending on time and weather, we will have lunch at the Hartz shelter or walk on to Lake Osborne. The track was cleared recently so should be in reasonable condition although there may be a few wet patches at the start. Suitable for prospectives who should contact the leader beforehand. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8am or at the corner of Summerleas Rd and Huon Highway at 8:15am.

JANUARY 2014 1823 Jan Thu Orana Picnic Day SCNQ km m hr Phyl Wyatt 6247 8966 Join all the cycle groups and walkers for a picnic at Orana from 10am onwards. BBQ and hot water available but bring anything else you may need.

23 Jan Thu Lauderdale to Orana SE 3 km m 1+ hr Felicity Walch 6229 5391 Meet at the car park end of Lauderdale Canal ready to leave at 11am to walk along the beach to the Orana Guide Camp for the annual picnic. Transport back to the cars has been arranged for those not wishing to do the return walk, and the walk could be extended for those wishing to further stimulate their appetites. Slow pace, all welcome.

23 Jan Thu Single Hill SM 10 km 100 m 3-4 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.30am to arrange lifts or meet leader at car park at Roches Beach (off Kirra Road) at 9am for a short walk to Seven Mile Beach via Single Hill. The plan is to return to Orana in time for the BBQ/swim. Prospectives especially welcome but please book with leader. Pace gentle but steady, bring morning tea and water.

25 Jan Sat Blackmans Bay - Kingston SE 10+ km m 3-4 hr Margret Mosmann 6227 2651 Depart at 10am from Suncoast Drive, Blackmans Bay (co-ordinator’s home) and walk to Kingston Beach and back. Lunch at Kingston Beach. Bring bathers if you like. Beautiful view all the way. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water. Pace medium/slow.

25 Jan Sat Mt Field West LM 20 km 900 m 8-9 hr David Chung 6278 3887 0481 322 630 Mt Field NP/Dobson/Tyenna A pleasant alpine leg stretch which is mainly easy walking. Hopefully we will have good vistas all day. Outward route is over the Rodways but we will return by Newdegate Pass & Tarn Shelf. Pace moderate. Bring full foul weather gear & water. Depart Franklin Square at 6.30am.

25-27 Jan EXT Mt Gell MR John Kerrison 6228 6427 Collingwood/Nive Mt Gell (1447m) is west of Mt Rufus and the 20th highest peak in Tasmania. I plan to drive up to Derwent Bridge on the Saturday morning and walk into Australia Tarn via the Rufus Canal route. Mt Gell, the Chimera & the Hippogriff are on the to-be-climbed list (weather permitting). Ring coordinator for further details.

JANUARY 2014 1926 Jan Sun Tasman Trail LM 15.5 km 778 m 6 hr Kathleen McLaren 6228 1238 0407 507 835 Tasman NP/Taranna / Hippolyte/Storm Bay Lovely walk from Waterfall Bay to Fortescue Bay with a bus to take us from Fortescue back to Waterfall Bay for start of walk. Mostly gentle undulating terrain except for a quite steep section up a gully for about an hour. Great coastal views. Book with coordinator for departure details by 7.30pm on 24 January. Recommended for prospectives who must must book. Bring full foul weather gear and water. Number limit of 12 will apply. Pace: medium/fast.

28 Jan Tue Tarn Shelf MM 10 km 400 m 4-5 hr Lindy Mackey 6225 2747 0417 156 965 Mt Field NP/Tyenna/ Dobson We will meet at Granton at 8:30am to arrange transport. A well-known and popular walk, hopefully with good weather assured (foul weather gear required just in case). We will start at Lake Dobson and climb to the bottom of the Rodway ski lift before crossing tarn shelf and having lunch at Lake Newdegate. We then descend to Lake Webster and climb steadily back to the Lake Dobson car park. Prospectives welcome but please contact the leader beforehand. Approximate travel distance from Granton is 150 km.

28 Jan Tue FEBRUARY CIRCULAR PRODUCTION This will be at the home of Roger and Heather Hurd, 9 Illawarra Court, Blackmans Bay. Come and help fold the Circulars and then enjoy a sociable cuppa with friends. Work starts at 7.30 pm and usually finishes about 9.00 pm. Please bring a plate of supper.

29 Jan Wed Whitestone Point SE 8 km m 3.5 hr Linda Cook 6228 4986 This is a new walk starting from Granton Park at 10am. We will walk along the old Main Road to Granton turning left at Whitestone Road continuing around the grassy headlands for morning tea by the Derwent River. Lunch will be at Goulds Lagoon before returning to Granton. I'm sure that a Traditional Cook's post walk coffee can easily be arranged somewhere close by. Prospectives are welcome but must book, and the pace very casual.

29 Jan Wed Cape Queen Elizabeth MM 14 km 150 m 5.5 hr Bernd Janisch 6249 2691 D'entrecasteaux Come and enjoy an enjoyable summer’s walk on part of Bruny Island’s magnificent coastal scenery. Departure at 8am from Fitzroy Gardens or meet at Kettering for the 9.30am ferry. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring full foul weather gear and water. Pace medium.

JANUARY 2014 2030 Jan Thu The Watcher LM 13.7 km 700 m 7 hr John Gora 6225 3373 0400 301 290 Mt Field NP/Dobson/Tyenna A pleasant alpine walk. At this stage I am hoping to walk along the Rodways ridge. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8am. If you wish to meet at Granton, please call me beforehand in case bad weather forces a change of plans.

30 Jan - 3 Feb EXT Du Cane Traverse MR Rupert Manners 6292 1310 Du Cane/Mersey email rupertmanners@bigpond.com I did this walk with Jim Gandy in October 2012. It was a winter wonderland and I would like to do it again in better weather. The walk involves a lot of rock hopping and boulder scrambling, camping on top of Mt Massif at 1500m. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit. Book with the coordinator by 20 January.

31 Jan Fri Cornelian Bay Foreshore SCNQ 5 km m 2 hr Sylvia Ledger 6228 0410 Two short walks from Cornelian Bay Foreshore. Meet at riverside car park at 10.30am.

1 Feb Sat Redbanks - Nugent SE 9 km 180 m 4 hr Judy Bond 6253 6058 0448 900 910 Prosser A walk on private property at Redbanks. There will be some walking in bush, open area and on vehicle tracks with lunch over looking the lake. There will be a 24km drive from Sorell to start the walk. Meet in the park opposite the Police Station, Sommerville Street Sorell ready to move off at 10am. Recommended for prospectives who must book

1 Feb Sat Tyenna Peak LR 14 km 940 m 7 hr Patricia Colles 6273 4179 0407 314 332 Mt Field NP/Dobson/Tyenna Beginning a Wombat Moor, we will follow the Lake Belcher track. We will branch off after the Humbolt River to follow a pad leading to Lake Belton. From here there is an off-track boulder field to climb to the summit of Tyenna Peak. We return the same way. Confidence over rock is needed. Foul weather gear. Medium pace. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 7.30am. Expect to be back in Hobart after 6pm.

1-6 Feb EXT Mt Ossa * D MM 10 km 800 m 6-8 per day hr Paul Geeves 6231 5215 0411 628 617 Mersey/ Rowallan/ Cathedra/ Achilles email paul.geeves@dhhs.tas.gov.au

JANUARY 2014 21The aim is to do an extended walk in the Mount Ossa area. We will start at the Arm River Track to Pelion Hut before heading out to Pinestone Valley. I want to visit the unnamed Southern Peak of Ossa before traversing the ridge to Mount Ossa. Ossa North Spur is also on my to do list. There is also the option to visit Mt Thetis, Paddys Nut, Mt Oakleigh, Mt Pelion East and February Plains. Suitable for experienced members. Full wet weather gear required. Fuel stoves required. Pace moderate. Bookings by Wednesday 29 January. Leader is away from 18-27 January. Contact leader for further details.

2 Feb Sun Adamsons Peak LM 17 km 1000 m 7-8 hr Jocelyn Darby 6239 1187 0417 818 369 Raminea/Huon I haven't done this peak before but I am told you follow a good track through rainforest which gradually steepens until it opens onto a plateau which has great views on a fine day. The final pitch involves sidling and boulder hopping. This will be a long day walk with 1000m height gain. Bring full foul weather gear and water. Pace medium to fast. Depart Fitzroy Gardens 7am. Approx return driving distance 200 km.

3 Feb Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 0407 320 766 Meet at 10am at the car park at Roches Beach (off Kirra Road) for a toddle along the beach and up along part of the track around Single Hill. All welcome. Expect to finish around noon.

3 Feb Mon Seven Mile Beach (Dog Walk) DWNQ 5 km m 1.5-2 hr Kathleen McLaren 6228 1238 0407 507 835 Carlton/Nugent Bring water and waste bags as none available at the beach. Bring bathers too if you’d like to swim. Just an easy flat beach walk. Meet at the NPWS office carpark at 9.30am.

4 Feb Tue Pear Tree Bay & Sheppards Hill MM 10 km 300 m 5 hr Heather Hurd 6229 6922 0419 565 991 Meet at the Margate Hall ready to depart at 9am. Walk direction will be determined on the day to best enjoy the weather. We will visit Pear Tree Bay and Sheppards Hill as well as enjoying the Coningham coastal trail. Suitable for prospective members who must book. Carry water and foul weather gear.

4 Feb Tue EXECUTIVE MEETING 5.00pm at Conservation Volunteers office.

JANUARY 2014 225 Feb Wed Bonnet Hill SE 9 km 230 m 4 hr Judith Gilbert-Tait 6229 7931 Town Atlas The walk begins over the pedestrian bridge linking Kingston Beach to the ‘dog beach’ (Tyndall Beach). We leave at 10am sharp. The latest highlight is the lookout at the trig point atop Bonnet Hill. Bring water and lunch and be prepared for all weather conditions as well as multiple steps on various sections of the track. Pace: medium/slow.

5 Feb Wed Mt Wedge MM 8 km 800 m 4-5 hr Gillian Fitzgerald 6234 4752 Bowes/Wedge One of the iconic day walks in the south west. The walk starts in rain forest with a steady uphill climb, then gradually leaves the forest behind and follows a rocky track onwards and upwards. If the weather is good we get wonderful 360 degree views from the top. Pace moderate. Full foul weather gear essential. Prospectives welcome but must book. To take advantage of the longer days and the location, there will be an option to stay overnight, camping at Ted’s Beach and do another walk on Thursday - see program for 6 February. The leader plans to stay. Day walkers welcome, but will need to arrange transport accordingly. Depart from Fitzroy Gardens 8am or Granton by arrangement with leader. Approx. return driving distance 260 km.

6 Feb Thu Mt Wedge * L MM 8 km 800 m 4-5 hr Lee Lennard 6243 7503 Bowes/Wedge Meet at the Granton Train Park for an 8am departure. A 2 hour drive will take us to the base of Mt Wedge, then a 4-5 hour return walk, steeply up hill. Lovely views on a good day. If there is a bad forecast, an alternative will be offered. Bring foul weather gear.

6 Feb Thu Mt Sprent MM 7 km 700 m 5 hr Jenny Ford 6243 8724 Serpentine/Olga Steep climb to the summit of Mt Sprent. This is the second day of an overnight walk car camping at Teds Beach. We may camp Thursday night also before driving home Friday. Depart at 8.30am from Teds Beach.

7 Feb Fri Tranmere Foreshore SCNQ 3 km 10 m 2 hr Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 0417 321 483 Tas Towns Meet at Wentworth Park (Correa Street) at 10.30am for morning tea. We will do a car shuttle to Tranmere and walk back to Wentworth Park via the Clarence Foreshore Trail for lunch.

JANUARY 2014 237 Feb Fri CLUB NIGHT/GENERAL MEETING The General Meeting will be held in the Philip Smith Theatre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe, starting at 7.30pm. All agenda items should reach the Secretary 7.15pm on the day of the meeting. Entertainment: John & Vonda Kerrison will talk about their experiences on the Tour de Mt. Blanc. Support the trade table. Coffee and tea after the meeting, supper contributions appreciated. 8 Feb Sat Coningham SE 7.5 km 50 m 4 hr Vicki Martin 6228 3228 0468 452 115 Barnes Bay/D'entrecasteaux A delightful summer coastal walk with some upping over Sheppards Hill. Meet at the Margate Hall (cnr Van Morey Road) ready to leave at 9.45am. We will drive to Coningham Beach and then walk up Shepherds Hill which is a climb of about 150m but will be done at your own pace. On the down hill you will enjoy the Mountain and Channel views on the way back via Legacy Beach. Slow/Medium pace. Prospectives welcome and must book with leader. Bring water and suitable gear for the weather. If warm enough, maybe a swim!

8 Feb Sat Schnells Ridge LR 15 km 500 m 9 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 0437 159 509 Scotts/Wedge/Old River The full traverse will only be attempted if the weather is good. If so spectacular views will be had all around, especially of Lake Judd and Mt Anne. It will involve a scramble across the steep rocky summit ridge and will take a return circuit down via the Anne River Valley. Some scrub-bashing. Bring water and full foul weather gear. Pace: medium to fast. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 7:30am. Approx return driving distance 300km. Get two peaks for the price of one. Drive and car camp with the leader at Scotts Peak on Saturday night and climb Mt Anne on Sunday.

8-10 Feb EXT Ben Lomond Plateau MR 15 km 800 m 5-6 hr Paul Geeves 6231 5215 0411 628 617 Mangana/St Pauls/Giblin/Stacks/ email paul.geeves@dhhs.tas.gov.au The aim is to visit some minor peaks on the Ben Lomond Plateau. Peaks will include some of the following Circinus Peaks, Magnet Crag, Stonjeks Lookout, Whymper Crags, Asgard Crag, Heimdall Crag, Storys Bluff, Stein Crags, Bent Bluff, Broken Bluff, Allen Heights. The walk includes off track walking so be prepared for some rock and scrub and steep slopes. Suitable for experienced members. Full wet weather gear required. Bookings by Thursday 6 February. Leader is away from 1-6 Feb. Bring water. Pace on the fast side of moderate. Contact leader for further details.

JANUARY 2014 249 Feb Sun Mt Anne LR 14 km 1200 m 8 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 0437 159 509 Anne/Scotts/Wedge The final ascent to the summit requires high competence in rock scrambling and a head for heights and will only be attempted if the weather is good. With the drive and 1200 metre ascent it will be a long day, even at the required fast/medium pace. Bring full foul weather gear. Contact the leader for a time to meet at Condiminium Creek. Return driving distance 300km.

10 Feb Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Helen Dalla-Fontana 6228 3718 0408 622 320 Meet at 10am at carpark at Mt Stuart Lookout (end of Mt Stuart Road above water reservoir). Bring morning tea. Visitors welcome. Expect to be finished by noon.

OVERNIGHT & EXTENDED WALKS PROGRAM

13-16 February Cathedral Mountain MM Rupert Manners 6292 1310 email : rupertmanners@bigpond.com The plan would be to climb Cathedral Mountain, Twin Spires, Bishop Peak and Dean Bluff. Day 1 we would walk into Chapter Lake. The next day we would do the short move to Chalice Lake and then do day trips to the various peaks. This will include some off track walking but we should be able to avoid most of the scrub. . Recommended for prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit: Book with the coordinator by 2 February. 15-23 February Maria Island MM Dawn Albert 6225 0921 Paul takes us on his boat direct to Encampment Cove where we base camp. Days are spent walking, fishing, cycling or just idling. Vacancies available for the 1st or 2nd periods of four days. Ring for further details.

18-26 Feb Princess Range LR jAndrew Davey The walk starts 18 Feb possibly with late afternoon car trip on 17th to overnight near Strathgordon for an early start. The trip should be up to eight days. Be aware wet weather may delay crossing the Denison River. I have a good GPS track of our successful trip of last summer to the high point of the Nichols Range, so much less scrub-bashing than usual. Some campsites are scrubby. Participants MUST be fit, experienced, observant, fully self-contained (include a 5L water-bag for one site), and readily accept their share of scrub-bashing. Expect some steep ground, major river crossings and much else potentially hazardous. Contact the leader early for further details. A numbers limit applies and several have expressed strong interest. Car trip about 345 km return.

JANUARY 2014 2522 Feb-1 March Lake Mackintosh Area kayak trip MR 8 km 500m u8-10 hrs Paul Geeves email paul.geeves@dhhs.tas.gov.au 6233 3905 The aim is to visit a number of small peaks around the shores of Lake Mackintosh. Peaks of interest include Romulus Pup, High Tor, Mount Swallow, The Sharks Fin and Southwell Peak. We may also do some side trips to other peaks in the Tullah area. This is an off track walk so be prepared for rock and scrub. Suitable for experienced members. Full wet weather gear required. Fuel stoves required. Pace moderate. Bookings by Monday 3 February. Contact leader for further details. Maps: 1:100,000 Sophia 1:25,000 Block, Charter, Tullah 22 - 28 Feb 2014 West Portal MR Tony Woolford 6248 5224 0418 248 569 email tnwoolford@tassie.net.au Leaving from Scotts Peak, I'm aiming to spend the first night at Seven Mile Creek. The main objective of this walk is West Portal and the other peaks south of Promontory Lake, where we will camp for at least two nights. The other peaks include Carina Peak, Mount Canopus, The Phoenix and Centaurus Ridge. If the weather is kind for the early part of the walk then on day four or five we will move to Haven Lake for a night or two where those who would like may attempt Mt Shaula. Others may wish to have a relaxing time exploring the area around Haven Lake or climb Mt Alderbaran or Mount Taurus.

24 Feb-2 Mar EXT Sea Kayaking - Macquarie Harbour and Gordon River Kayaking Trip Stacy Kirkby 0418 303 956 email: home.kirkby@gmail.com The plan is to be dropped off at St Johns Falls (place of the iconic Butlers Island- famous Dombrovskis photo) on the Gordon River. Paddle back up the Gordon - time permitting, walk a bit of Eagle track (recently cleared). We then make our way up the Gordon to Macquarie Harbour. Weather depending, we hope to visit Birchs Inlet ( orange bellied parrot habitat) and Kellys Inlet to explore the historic pioneer town of Pillinger. Back to Sarah Island for lift back to Strahan. Estimated cost $190 for boat transport.

1-9 March The Frankland Range LR Rupert Manners 6292 1310 rupertmanners@bigpond.com The Frankland range is one of the harder walks in Tasmania, but I thought I had better give it a go before the body packs up. This is an exposed off track walk traversing the Wilmot and Frankland Ranges. There will undoubtedly be some rock and scrub and navigational challenges. The area receives the usual south west weather. Suitable for experienced members. Wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit. Book with the coordinator by 20 February

8-10 Mar LWE Cradle Area MR 15 km 800 m 5-6 hr Paul Geeves 6233 3905 6231 5215 0411 628 617 Cradle/St Pauls email paul.geeves@dhhs.tas.gov.au The aim is to visit Weindorfers Tower, Smithies Peak and Cradle Mountain summit as well as other small peaks in the Cradle area. The walk includes some off track walking so be prepared for some rock and scrub and steep slopes. Suitable for experienced members. Full wet weather gear required. Bookings by Wednesday 5 March. Bring water. Pace on the fast side of moderate. Contact leader for further details.

JANUARY 2014 2621-24 Mar BWT Get Together Andrew Davey Bushwalking Tasmania is having its Get Together at the Scotch-Oakburn Valley Camp (formerly Fawlty Towers), near Fingal. The facility is booked for the period Friday – Monday 21-24 March. A longer stay may be possible, it is advisable to contact the camp caretaker (best) or John Bryan (6393 6162) if you wish to stay longer. Per night: $13 camping & $26 bunks or unit. It may be possible to take a campervan; let the caretaker know first. Full kitchen, toilet and shower facilities for both campers and bunkers will also be available. The walks currently offered are: Friday an offer welcome ? Rupert Manners - Spinx Bluff, The Knuckle & Pavement Bluff Saturday Upper St Pauls River SM BentBluff / Knuckle area MM Sunday Buffalo Brook Gorge, highish traverse? Nicholas – Huntsman traverse ± Durham MR Monday offers welcome ? Leaders are sought for some of the above (Bent Bluff Knuckle area, Nicholas – Huntsman traverse and days without an offer); alternative walks with leader offers also welcome. There are many walks possible in the area: Stacks Bluff, St Pauls Dome, Mts Victoria, Albert & Young, Byatts Razorback & Three O’Clock Hill, East & West Towers, St Patricks Head, Mt Elephant, There will be a Saturday evening meal for which BWT will supply the meat (BBQ). It is recommended Clubs/attendees bring some pre-dinner nibbles and salad to share to go with the meat. 18-26-March Mt Norway MR Kent Lillico The plan is to visit Mt Norway and adjacent peaks. Mt Norway is located at the Southern end of the Jane River track. The walk is exploratory in nature and will be character building. Expect thick scrub and difficult river crossings. Participants must be of sound mind and body, be flexible in will, and be able to enjoy long days of gruelling physical exertion

9-11 May Lake Dobson Dawn Albert 6225 0921

WALK REPORTS Whalers Lookout - Oct with Yvonne Waller A fine day with light winds was enjoyed by 20 of us with good views of Maria Island. A leisurely lunch on top of Whalers Lookout with even more extensive views topped the day! A good leg stretch. South Wellington Circuit - Oct with Philip Le Grove Perfect weather conditions greeted 13 walkers at the start of our walk via the Giant Cairn to the Potato Fields and the Disappearing Tarn. All agreed the views and the enthusiasm of the group resulted in an enjoyable day. Margate Rivulet / Nierinna Creek - Oct with Felicity Walch The first part of this walk was very wet underfoot, and much of the rest very muddy, but we did at least get out of very buffeting winds. The walk was actually a little further than advertised - it was 9.5km + approx 250m ascent.

JANUARY 2014 27Tasman Coastal Trail - Oct with Rupert Manners Over the four days we walked from Waterfall Bay over Tatnells Hill and Mt Fortescue to Cape Pillar and out to Fortescue Bay. The weather was foul in Hobart but we had pretty good weather. Cape Pillar is truly magnificent and the Three Capes Track will certainly be wonderful if ever completed. It was fascinating to see the progress (or lack of it) on the track. I doubt that much more than 20% has been done so far and with most of the money spent it is hard to see how it will ever be so. The spring flowers were wonderful. Government Hills October with Bob Lawson I cancelled the walk to Mt Field East due to the forecast weather conditions for the area. The group agreed on the morning for a walk to the Government Hills on the Eastern shore which we finished before the wind and rain arrived. Cape Conella/Slide Track - Oct with Jim Baptist First section of cliff top track to the Cape was quite severely fire damaged with little evidence of a track underfoot. Views were unaffected and spectacular, especially from our lunch spot on the dizzy edge of Cape Conella. Fortunately the fire did not extend to the forest track taken on the return leg. Circuit completed in 6 hours by 10 walkers on a fine calm day. Peter Murrell Reserve with Roger Hurd Trip left Blackmans Bay foreshore along the Headland track to Suncoast Drive then via road and lane to the reserve at Burwood Drive. We walked north to Scarborough then west to Penrhyn and Heron ponds. From the ponds we ventured to Howden and our lunch spot at Stinkpot Bay lookout. Our return was to take in the nature trail then back to the cars. 25 starters and finishers enjoyed a fine day. Curio Bay - Salters Point October with Phil Watson The warm sunny weather set the scene for this most enjoyable walk along the Tasman Peninsular scenic coastline. The sharp eyes of the party spotted half a dozen different orchids amid a sea of wild flowers within the coastal heathland. One very sleepy tiger snake who was very reticent to move off the track kept the party on their toes. Cobbs Hill October with Rob Hill A second try at Cobbs Hill in 6 months was successful. Despite high winds and a roaming shooter we achieved the summit, albeit with a modified route. The strange named Genappe Spur was avoided as the tall trees swayed and shots sounded. The alternative valley was relatively wind free as was the more sheltered northerly side of Cobbs Hill ridge. Lunch was taken here and Blane led a contoured traverse until our leader’s left hearing aid became detached. A 10 minute search ensued ending when sharp eyed Lytton spotted it. A gradual climb got us to the view point without further mishap. The Derwent and Hobart panorama was worth the climb Tyenna Peak/ Lime Bay Oct with Helen Daly Mt Field was clagged with a heavy snow cover which would have made our planned destination of Tyenna Peak both difficult if not impossible. Lime Bay on the Tasman Peninsula was a good alternative given the weather forecast. A circuit from Lime Bay around the point to Sloping Main was enjoyed by all. Another opportunity to observe native orchids

JANUARY 2014 28Waterworks to The Springs - Oct with Warwick Risby The fine forecast and later start attracted thirty nine, yes 39, walkers including 4 prospectives. Morning tea at the concrete reservoir at start of Fingerpost Track. Tail-end Charlie HH did a great job not to lose anyone as the group spread out. This pleased the leader to find all abided instructions and we arrived at The Springs for an early lunch.The circuit walk returned via Fern Tree and Gentle Annie. We were delighted to find so many orchids along the way during the usual friendly chatter. A good walk in Spring sunshine, enjoyed by all. Tamar Valley Cycle Tour - Oct with Linda Cook Well, the promised 40 knot north westerly winds certainly didn't fail us! For the safety and comfort of the seven cyclists, we had to change the approach to Papers Beach. It was decided best to go from Evandale via White Hills quiet country roads through St Leonards to Launceston. This direction worked very well and we certainly deserved the long awaited coffee at a very smart cafe near the ornate Kings Bridge. It was a long and hard day’s ride and everyone crawled into their tents very early that night! The second day was glorious and the cycling a joy, especially when invited in for morning tea and biscuits by members of the Auld Kirk at Deviot. We went from salvation to damnation just up the road when sampling many a fine wine at our favorite vineyard, this would be the 20th year we have visited. The cyclists were not to be denied headwinds on the final day's ride and our gourmet morning tea at a tranquil location at Legana was most enjoyable. The last one and half hour's climb up from Launceston returned us much fitter and stronger thanks to the headwinds to Evandale! West Coast - Oct/Nov with Charles Chadwick We walked up Mt Owen on the first day. Mt Owen stripped of vegetation by past acid rains, the first signs of green growth emerging. Next day we started up Mt Murchison in mist which cleared to a brilliant sunny day with views of the Overland peaks. Farrell and Dundas were climbed. A relaxing and enjoyable trip. Thanks to the Cuthbertsons for the use of their cottage. Mt Mueller - Nov with Trish Colles Overnight rain made it seem unlikely that we would get to the top, but 12 hopefuls made a start just in case. We were rewarded by a pleasant, if cloudy day and 12 reached the summit for lunch and enjoyed great views in all directions. Third time lucky for two members of the group. Eastern Arthur Range and Crags of Andromeda - Nov with Timothy Bunge Due to the swift and deep water levels in the Cracroft River, the Eastern Arthurs Range walk began at Scotts Peak. All the peaks in the Eastern Arthur Range with points climbed prior to weather change except Federation; return journey featured drifts of hail and snow. Beautiful weather reappeared for a scenic detour via Lucifers Ridge, Lake Rosanne, the fascinating Crags of Andromeda, West Portal, Phoenix, Carina Bluff and Promontory Lake. Muddy exit via McKays Track. Encountered just one party of 4 en route. Magnificent scenery. Sad no takers for this walk! Mt Montagu Bike/Walk November with Nick Hume Good turnout as the forecast was terrible. Considering Spring thus far, perhaps it was just an average forecast! No loitering today. We went like the clappers. Morning tea at Wellington Falls. "Is the track here, or over there?" - meandering on and sometimes off track to the summit. Too windy to lunch on top, we stayed long enough to glimpse

JANUARY 2014 29Marian, Trestle, Collins Bonnet, etc. Sunshine at our lunch spot soon developed into full-on snow flurries and precipitated a rapid retreat. Cycling through sprays of mud was fun. Everything turned brown! The end of the day we rewarded all our efforts with coffees at the Ferntree pub. The Watcher - Nov with Mary Jolly Twenty-two people turned out on a bright sunny morning. We had a brief morning tea together before 4 walkers set off across Tarn Shelf and the 18 began the climb over the Rodway Range. It was a day of perfect alpine walking conditions made slightly more challenging by the intermittent banks of snow amongst the boulders. Lunch on The Watcher rewarded us with extensive views of the South West and the tarns across Newdegate Pass were as beautiful as ever. After a brief sojourn at Lake Newdegate, we ambled across Tarn Shelf and were reunited with our “splinter group” for coffee at the cars. A very satisfying day. Seven Day Saunter - Nov with Alison Street Despite the cold, and at times, wet weather, 8 of us had a successful walk from Lake McKenzie to Travellers Rest Lagoon. Some of the walk was not a saunter, but more of a slog, or in fact a slop across the swamp on the last day. A great trip for practising navigation skills (which lake is that?), through largely untouched country with very few signs of other walkers. Hiring a bus to drop us off at Lake MacKenzie and pick us up on the Lyell Highway worked very well. Glebe Hill & Waverley Park Wildflower Walk - Nov with Phil Watson The small circuit walk in Glebe Hill Bushland Reserve proved a botanical bonanza with carpets of the rare blue flowering chocolate lily dominating the floriferous woodland’s understorey. It is estimated the Bushland Reserve is home to a staggering 500,000 plants. The walk also traversed through a healthy population of very rare Risdon Gum. Waverley Flora Park lived up to expectations with a colourful diversity of wildflowers and orchids in full bloom. Tasman Trail – Nov with Jeanette Brown We had rain all the way down the Peninsula until we drove into the Waterfall Bay carpark when it stopped. On Thursday we started our Crescent Bay walk when the rain stopped at about 11am. Crescent Bay was as beautiful as ever and the spring wildflowers were at their best. On Friday we were joined by Tony and Joss Judd who came down for the day at the Historic Coal Mines. Those people who had not been there recently were very impressed with the work which has been done to make this a very interesting part of Tasmanian history. The Port Arthur Holiday Park was a great choice with excellent accommodation and facilities, abundant wildlife and a coastal walk to the Historic Site. Marion Bay 16 November. For the Marion Bay walk on the way home we had 5 day walkers join us. The weather by this stage was magnificent, the tide was just right for us to walk back on the bay side and the day proved a fitting end to a wonderful 4 days. We are now wondering where to go next year!! Cape Queen Elizabeth - Nov with Warwick Risby Ideal walking conditions for our group of 14 who were amazed to learn of the Goblet's history before continuing to the windy Cape to enjoy great views and lunch. We returned via Mars Bluff and back in the ferry queue in time for coffee completing an exciting day. (Note: Parking tight at Kettering ferry due to extensive road widening).

JANUARY 2014 30Waterfall Bay – Nov with Felicity Walch We walked the coast track from Tasman Arch to Waterfall Bay for lunch, after which 3 continued on to Camp Falls. The others retraced their route and attempted to find the track from Tasman Arch to the Blowhole, without success. We found no trace of the track at the Blowhole end and it may be that it no longer exists. This meant a road walk back to the cars, where we met up with the Camp Falls 3. A good day in unforecast good weather which got our 3 day stay at Port Arthur off to a good start. Berriedale to Windermere - Nov with Rinda Burgess A nice walk after all the rain. Pleasant company. Mt Field East Circuit - Nov with Paul Geeves We changed plans to visit Dog Hill to better fit the capabilities of the group and instead did the Mt Field East Circuit. Great weather made for a very enjoyable trip. The new section of track to cut out most of the road walk is a welcome improvement to the circuit. Lakes Belton and Belcher – Nov with Lee Douglas After initially getting caught up in the Point to Pinnacle race, we had a fairly straight forward trip up to Mt Field. The weather was mild and very still with many biting midges. The morning tea views of the south west were fantastic from the shoulder of Mt Mawson. The track was very wet and boggy underfoot (with two people disappearing up to the tops of their thighs!) along the valley floor. Given the state of the ground and the limited time, we decided to go up to Lake Belton only. This is a really lovely area to enjoy lunch and a cuppa and to relax. Oddly, I didn't see any wildflowers along the way except for the odd red scoparia. Thanks to all who came along to make this a fabulous day out. Merton - Nov with Felicity Walch We missed David’s presence and knowledge of the walk but with the aid of leaflet 115 the party of 8 found their objective - “historic Merton” - and had an enjoyable time fossicking around. Mt Montague Circuit - Nov with Jim Baptist Eight starters gathered at Betts Road but three were discouraged by the steady drizzle and returned home. Remaining 5 did an abridged version of the originally planned walk and summitted Cathedral Rock in patchy conditions ending in fairly steady rain. No views but a good workout covering 10kms over ground plus a height gain of 700m in a little over 3 hours. Introductory overnight walk - Labyrinth and The Acropolis - November with Rupert Manners The forecast for the four days was rain, rain, rain and rain - but the wind was from the east and I thought that Lake St Clair and an easterly should be somewhat reasonable. As we arrived at Pine Valley it was raining steadily but there was no one at the hut so we abandoned the camping option. The next day we went to Lake Elysia and the weather broke to give us great views of the Geryons and the DuCane Range. As we returned the rain, thunder and hail started. The next day we went up the Acropolis, again with rain coming and going but with enough breaks to keep our spirits up. However we got no views from the top. As we walked out the weather cleared to be clear and perfect. It was a great few days and although we did not camp, participants certainly got the pleasure of exploring this wonderful area.

JANUARY 2014 31Geilston Bay/Lindisfarne - Nov with Isabel Thorp Weather report was daunting but the day turned out to be beautiful, sunny, slight breeze, no rain at all. We had lunch at the leader’s house and then returned the way we had come. Very happy occasion. Mt Sedgwick - Nov with Rohan Hutchinson Leader had an injured foot therefore did not participate in this joint Canberra - HWC walk which was lead very ably by Rohan. Seven participated and objectives were achieved in showery weather. Mt Hobhouse - Nov with Rohan Hutchinson The day started out a bit misty but steadily improved. We were able to follow the bombardier track all the way to the base of the approach ridge, where a convenient creek provided a very pleasant morning tea stop. From there we commenced our climb beneath a lovely tall forest of pines, myrtle, celery top and eucalypts. This gave way to the expected steeper pinch involving light scrub and rocky outcrops before a final easy stroll to the summit. As we ate our lunch on top the mist and clouds dissipated and cameras emerged to capture excellent views north to the reserve peaks, west to the the KW range and south to the Spires. Our return was delayed slightly by a broken wrist (and a lost camera), but an impressive display of team work delivered the injured party to the cars without further incident. CYCLING

Tuesday Cycle Rides Rides commence at 10.00 am sharp unless otherwise stated. No need to book. Pace considerate. Ride at own risk. Terrain categories are: MODERATE Undulating, but rideable by most people. INTERMEDIATE Steeper in parts, but not excessively difficult. CHALLENGING Route contains long steep hills that may necessitate

some riders walking SUITABLE BIKES Road (R), Mountain (M), Touring (T), All (A) 31 Dec: New Year’s Eve Ride - Meet at Blackmans Bay Coffee Shop, Esplanade. Route: Kingston Beach, Leslie Vale, Longley, Sandfly, Allans Rivulet, Margate, Howden, Blackmans Bay. 48km. Intermediate. Bikes A. Leader appointed on the day. 7 Jan: Meet at Molesworth recycling depot. Route: Lyell Highway, Lachlan, New Norfolk and back to Molesworth. 43km. Moderate. Bikes M&T. Leader Bruce Wilkinson 0418 120 942 14 Jan: Meet at Cremorne Beach carpark. Route: Delphis Drive, Sandford then single track over Mount Augustus to Gorringer Beach. Then follow coastal path around Ralphs Bay to Goat Bluff. Return by same route. 30km. Easy mountain bike ride. Sandy sections favour wide tyres. Leader Bob Boocock 0400 856 456.

JANUARY 2014 3221 Jan: Meet at Cygnet Square. Route: Cygnet, Nicholls Rivulet, Cross Road, Gardners Bay, Deep Bay, Randalls Bay, Eggs & Bacon Bay, Deep Bay, Cygnet. Bikes M & T. Leader Kathy Cane 0400 893 267. 28 Jan: Meet at Blackbrush Rd turnoff on Elderslie Rd. Route: Broadmarsh Rd, Elderslie, Hunting Ground, Cockatoo Gully Road, meeting point. 49km. Intermediate. Bikes M & T. Leader Dave Tucker 0448 102 307. 4 Feb: Meet at Risdon Brook Dam. Route: Grasstree Hill, Middle Tea Tree Rd, Tea Tree, Tea Tree Rd to Briggs Rd and Old Beach Rd to Old Beach, Otago Bay, Risdon Brook Dam. 50km. Intermediate. Bikes A. Leader Bruce Wilkinson 0418 120 942. TUESDAY RIDES FOR FEBRUARY Date Day Meeting Place Leader 11 February Tues Sandy Bay C Howard 18 February Tues Bushy Park A Holding 25 February Tues Mona Ferry Wharf, Hobart G Hayward For more information or if weather doubtful please phone the leader. For general information re rides please phone Bruce Wilkinson on 0418 120 942 Thursday Short Easy Cycle Rides Rides catering for slow cyclists on Thursday each week. Commence at 10.00 am at a pre-arranged venue. Rides are at your own risk. For more information or if weather doubtful please phone leader. For general information re rides please phone Chris Schokman on 6225 2213 Date Location Leader Phone Starting point 2 Jan Huonville Cradoc n/a n/a Apex Pk Hville 9 Jan Cremorne/Clifton Beach Cecilia Eriksson 6234 7591 Cremorne 16 Jan Broadmarsh Jon Grey 6228 5595 Granton Reserve 23 Jan Orana Bob Wyatt 6247 8796 Orana 30 Jan South Arm Malcolm Barron 6243 8082 Foreshore Tavern 6 Feb Huonville Judbury Cecilia Erikson 6234 7591 Apex Pk Huonville Thursday Moderate Cycle Rides Meet at venue for 10.00 am start (ride at own risk). Enquiries to Brian Haas on 6228 4891. 2 Jan: – From Cremorne, via South Arm to Opossum Bay. Rtn either direct or via Gellibrand Dve . Approx 43/47 km. 9 Jan - From Mangalore via Midland Hwy to Dysart, Clifton Vale Rd to Hunting Ground. Rtn via Elderslie, Broadmarsh and Black Brush Rds. Approx 50km. 16 Jan - From Sherburd Park Blackmans Bay, via Tinderbox Rd to Howden. Rtn via Howden Rd, Channel Hwy, Algona Rd and Burwood Dve. Approx 36km. 23 Jan - From Sorell, via causeways to Pittwater Rd, Seven Mile Bch and Acton Rd to Lauderdale and "Orana Guide Camp" at Roches Bch for HWC Australia Day Picnic.(bring bathers,barbecue available). Rtn via Nowra Rd. and Axiom Way etc to Sorell.Approx38km.

JANUARY 2014 3330 Jan - From Esplanade Rose Bay (opp.Yolla St.) via cycleway to Howrah and Tranmere, Oceania Dve & cycleway to Rokeby. Rtn via cycle path, Goodwins, Pass and Cambridge Rds, Bligh St, Gordons Hill Rd, Selby St, Fitness Trk, Kaoota Rd and Ronnie St. to Esplanade. Approx 40km. 6 Feb - From Burtons Reserve carpark Cygnet via Lymington and Drip Bch to Lower Wattle Grove. Rtn via Balfes Hill. Approx 37km. Forward Moderate Cycle Rides 13 Feb Sorell - Pawlena cct.35km. 20 Feb Brighton - Mangalore cct. 38km. 27 Feb Kettering - Sth Bruny cct. 50km. ADVANCE NOTICES Mon 24 Feb – Sat 1 Mar North East Tour CYC Tony Cook 6228 4986 six days, 293 kilometres Day One, Humbug Point to Weldborough, 53 km. Day Two, Weldborough to Derby, 22 km. Day Three, Derby to Bridport, 61 km. Day Four, Bridport to Tomahawk, 46 km. Day Five, Tomahawk to Weldborough, 54 km. Day Six, Weldborough to Humbug Point, 53 km.

Sat 22 Mar - Fri 28 Mar North West Tour CYC Linda Cook 6228 4986 340 kms Day One, Valley Field to Bracknell, 54 km. Day Two, Bracknell to Caveside x two nights, 60 km. Day Four, Caveside to Point Sorell, 80 km. Day Five, Port Sorell to Westbury, 60 km. Day Six, Westbury to Longford, 50 km. Day Seven, Longford to Valley Field, 34 km.

10-13 March Bike Camp - Spring Beach Jenny and Dennis Breen. 0439 446 690 Moderate pace. You are invited to spend a few days at "Camelot", Spring Beach for a bike camp. There is ample room to pitch a tent, bring a van or use a bed in the shack. You are welcome to stay or come for the day. Turn right at the Orford bridge and drive for 4 km. to Spring Beach. "Camelot" is on the right before the beach. Please contact Jenny for bookings. Proposed itinerary: Monday: Arrive mid afternoon to settle in at the shack. We will have a BBQ tea. Bring own meat and a salad or dessert to share. Tuesday: Depart 10:00 am for a ride to Triabunna via Barton Avenue and return to Spring Beach . BBQ tea as last night. Wednesday: At 9:15 am we will drive from the shack to Kelvedon Beach, 10 km south of Swansea. We then ride to Swansea, then Dolphin Sands to return to the cars mid after noon. Return to Spring Beach and enjoy a meal at Blue Waters Motel at Orford. Thursday: We leave at 10:00 am and ride to Earlham beach, south of Spring Beach for lunch. We return to the shack to pack up camp and depart for home.

JANUARY 2014 34WHO’S WHO Executive Committee PRESIDENT Storm Foulkes 6229 2913 VICE-PRESIDENT Rupert Manners 6292 1310 VICE PRESIDENT Helen Daly 6243 6738 SECRETARY John Street 6239 1690 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Tony Rae TREASURER Philip Le Grove 6224 4280 WALKS SECRETARY Andrew Davey 6239 6178 SKI & HUT SECRETARY Simon Benham 6239 1104 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Geoff O’Hara 6272 1225 COMMITTEE Gill Fitzgerald 6234 4752 John Kerrison 6228 6427 Alison Street 6239 1690 Subcommittees

WALKS Walks Secretary Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Walks Data Vicki Martin 6228 3228 Coordinators Overnight Paul Geeves 6231 5215 W/E SE+ Day Walks Jeanette Brown 6227 1828 W/E MM+ Day Walks Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Tuesday Heather Hurd 6229 6922 Wednesday Jenny Ford 6243 8724 Thursday Alan Wilson 6244 4467 Midweek SE Felicity Walch 6229 5391 Midweek SCNQ Bob & Phyl Wyatt 6247 8966 SKI AND HUT Simon Benham (Secretary), J De Burgh, A Holding, L Koolhof, F

Koolhof, F Lawrence, I Picken, F Rader, R Rader, R Reed, A Davey. CIRCULAR If the Circular does not arrive, advise the Membership Officer in writing,

GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001 or membership@hobartwalkingclub.org.au. Coordinator: Jim Anderson (6234 7497).

Editors: Doug McLean (6223 3541), Ken Chilcott (6228 1673), Stephanie Schulz (6223 2366), R Manners (Exec Rep)

EDITORIAL Helen Daly (Convener 6243 6738), J Adams, J Cannon, K Marriott, D Seymour, G Seymour

ENVIRONMENT Paul Geeves (Convener 6231 5215), A Davey (Exec Rep), D Jupe, P Watson. SEARCH RESCUE & TRAINING: Pam Powell Convener (6223 5205 H 6232 5216 W), S Denman, G Downer, I Draper, G Kowalik, C Rathbone, M Sherlock

(Police liaison), S Whitney, J Kerrison (Exec Rep). SOCIAL Gill Fitzgerald (6234 4752), Trish Colles, Linda Cook, Gill Mosmann,

Ruth Raward, Vicki Martin. Search and Rescue Contacts In the event of overdue parties, phone Malcolm Sherlock (0417 653 548 or 6273 4179) or Sue Denman (0417 566 670) or Chris Rathbone (6223 6757 H) or Pam Powell (6223 5205 H or 6232 5216 W) or Stuart Whitney (6234 7871 H)

JANUARY 2014 35HWC Email Addresses President: president@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Secretary: secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Treasurer: treasurer@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Membership Officer: membership@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Walks Secretary: walks@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Walks Data Officer: walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Circular Editors: circular@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Publications: sales@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Delegates and Custodians Bush Walking Tasmania Andrew Davey 6239 6178 John Kerrison 6228 6427 Clarence Tracks & Trails Committee Barry Ford 6243 8724 Club Librarian Keith Brown 6233 2271 Equipment Brian Haas 6228 4891 Hut Booking Officer Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 Landowners Liaison Book Kevin Hogue 6244 4022 Adrian Jowett 6227 8318 Mail Officer Vicki Martin 6228 3228 Publications Sales Officer vacant Southern Tas. Ski Association: Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Liz Koolhof 6225 4216 Tasmanian Bicycle Council Inc Linda and Tony Cook 6228 4986 Web Manager Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Wellington Park Management Tracks C’ttee John Cannon 6247 6464

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