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GENERAL MEETING8 pm Wednesday 18 November 2015
Into the heart of the HimalayasPresenter: Jono Lineen
Jono Lineen’s solo trek through the Western Himalayas came after the tragic death of his younger brother. Jono’s book tells of his four-month,
2,700 km trek from Pakistan to Nepal and of his years living in the Himala-yas: ‘a quest to honour and understand the lands and people of the great-
est mountain range on earth’.
The hall, Hughes Baptist Church,
32–34 Groom Street, Hughes
In this issue2 Canberra Bushwalking
Club Committee2 President’s prattle2 WalksWaffle2 Membership matters3 TrainingTrifles3 Review: Paddling Beaver
Creek, Alaska4 Mootik Walls and the
upper Tonalli Range6 Three treks in Peru7 CBC Xmas Party8 Activity program8 Wednesday walks16 Bulletin Board17 Feeling literary?
Important dates
18 November General meeting
25 November Committee meeting
25 November Submissions close for December it
Canberra Bushwalking Club Inc GPO Box 160 Canberra ACT 2601
www.canberrabushwalkingclub.orgVolume: 51Number: 10November 2015
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Also there will be a short (5 min) presentation on the features and use of the Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) and some leaders of walks in the current and next month will be on hand with maps to answer your questions and show you walk routes etc
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Excellent walk choices await you in the current Ac-tivity Program and the weather is most conducive
to getting out in the fresh air.I have asked all walk leaders to include an estimated distance and climb in their walk descriptions. This should help you self-assess whether the trip is within your current walking abilities. If in doubt, please ring the leader to discuss. A good walk leader is always looking to encourage and perhaps slightly extend participants, whilst being aware of party cohesiveness, safety and enjoyment.Corin Rd is currently closed at Smokers Gap (just after the Square Rock car park) and so is the walking track between Corin Dam and Stockyard Spur. Icon Water are enhancing the Corin Dam asset. Work will be completed by early 2016. Alternative access to the Brindabella tops is via the Mt Franklin Rd to the Ginini car park.
John Evans Walks Secretary
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Please keep your email address up to date via your membership page on the website. Contact the Mem-bership Secretary if you need help.New members: Lyn Dunmore, Nerida McCarthy, Andrew Struik, Trish Webb
Roger Edwards Membership Secretary
Committee reports
Canberra Bushwalking Club Committee
President: Lorraine [email protected] 0456 or 0434 078 496
Treasurer: Julie Anne [email protected] 118 359
Walks Secretary: John [email protected] 7235 or 0417 436 877
General Secretary: Cynthia [email protected] 266 501 or 6270 9010(w)
Membership Secretary: Roger [email protected] 7863
Training and Safety Officer: David [email protected] 222 154
Conservation Officer: Cynthia [email protected] 071 203
Web Manager: David [email protected] 3479
Editor: Alison [email protected] 0578(h) or 6289 2717(w)
Assistant Walks Secretary: Keith [email protected] 1081 or 0421 607 667
Social Secretary: Jenny [email protected] 4535
Publisher: David [email protected] 651 439
All members of the Committee can be contacted in one email to
Check in: [email protected]
Web site: www.canberrabushwalkingclub.org
The Committee has now agreed on Conservation Guidelines to assist us to decide on what conser-
vation activities to pursue. The Guidelines have been developedby the ourConservationOfficer,CynthiaBurton in conformity with the Club’s aims as set out in ourConstitutionandfinalisedafterreceivingfeedbackfrom CBC members. They will be posted on the CBC website. Cynthia has also organised a number of con-servation activities that have been added to the Activity Program, including the Annual Broom Clearing with ACT Parks. This will be on Saturday 28 November and it provides the opportunity to drive to Cotter Hut in Namadgi National Park – usually it is walking ac-cess only.
Lorraine Tomlins President
Walks Waffle
Membership matters
President’s prattle
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It’s late Spring, and the weather is heating up again. All the signs
are that this is going to be a long hot and dry summer. We should not stop walking, but there are the certain precautions that we should take to ensure that we stay safe and com-fortable in the summertime bush.Watch the weather reports – if it is going to be very hot, consider less ambitious walks, or cancelling altogether. Try to leave very early and get any climbing out of the way early in the day. Have plenty of rests in the shade as you go along.Hydrate properly. Have a good drink of water before you leave, and make sure that you take plenty of water. I always take at least two litres on a warm day. One cannot always trust the water in the creeks – but where you can, avail yourself of plenty of Adam’s Ale.Dress properly. Shorts and short sleeves can be nice, but a collared shirt is important to protect the neck. Remember to take sun-block to protect exposed skin on the arms and legs. Zinc cream is good for noses and elsewhere on the face. Remember to take a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses.Do tell someone where you are going and when you will be back. Don’t walk alone. Carry a PLB or a mobile phone in areas with cover-age. The party leader will watch for signs of heat stress among walk participants, but do not hesitate to inform the leader if you are feeling uncomfortable in any way.Above all, enjoy the summer walking.
David Dedenczuk Training and Safety Officer
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Training Trif les
Review: Paddling Beaver Creek, Alaska
Experienced kayaker Mike Brem-ers had already paddled the
length of Australia’s River Murray, so when the opportunity came to canoe down Alaska’s remote Beaver River, he and his son David were quick to take the opportunity. The Canadian-style canoes provided for the journey were unfamiliar to Mike – more open than a kayak. They are powered by two people, which requires good coordination between the two paddlers.Along with two other canoers, Ger-mans Pia and Gerd, Mike and David commenced their 25-day journey in August 2014. The temperatures were relatively balmy (around 20 degrees) but the fastflowingriver,sur-rounded by pine forest, proved quite treacher-ous. Pia and Gerd’s canoe capsised twice within a few kilometres of setting out. Luck-ily, Mike and David were able to negotiate the various hazards (including trees that had fallen into the river) more success-fully. Nevertheless, careful advance scout-ing was required. The time lost in this way meant they could not paddle the 600 km to the Yukon, but took the shorter, 200 km option to the point where Beaver and Vic-toria creeks intersect.Along the way, they saw only one bear (happily some distance away), but there were
paw prints at several campsites. The woods were rich in blueberries.The group hiked away from the river at Big Bend, and stayed at a cabin in the woods at Caribou Bluff. On several nights, the beautiful aurora borealis played its mauve and green lights above the horizon, a memorable sight. Mike is not planning to return to the Arctic for more canoeing, but was pleased to add this challenging experience to his impressive adventuring CV.
Jenny Stewart
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Review of general meeting talk
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Trip report
Participants:Meg McKone, Kerri-Ann Smith, Margaret Cooper, Lachlan Bailey, Rob Simon, Helen Zimmerman.
As we drove along the road to Batsh Camp, I was glad to see
the potholes brimming with recent rain. Even the muddy patches didn’t faze me. The Blue Breaks are no-toriously dry compared with other parts of the Blue Mountains, and if wecouldn’tfindwaterintheTonalliRiver or Butchers Creek we would be in big trouble. But though my mind was further quietened by some overnight rain, as we started along the Mount Armour Trail the next day the road was ominously dry. Obviously yesterday’s cloudbursts had missed the area where we were heading.One of the aims of the trip was to seeifwecouldfindaneasyrouteup the western end of Mootik Walls, a long, narrow plateau not far from Yerranderie, mostly surrounded by cliffs.Leaving thefire trail atthe high point of Tonalli Gap, we headed up the ridge and, turning slightly to the south of a small head a short way back from the point, found a hands-in-pockets pass. Soon we were at the end of theWalls,eyesfixedonoursecondobjective – the long, broken neck of sandstone, which almost joins Mount Yuburra to Tonalli Mountain.“The Coach and Horses”, declared Lachlan, by far the youngest mem-ber of our party, who had been researching the area on the web. I had never heard it called this before, or anything else for that matter, and had been mulling over ‘The Missing Molar’ as a name for the unclimbable gap. And indeed, the name ‘The Coach and Horses’ was confirmedbyKerri-Ann’s ancientKowmungsketchmap.GeoffJoneshad recently told me he’d climbed it a long while ago by getting through the seemingly unbroken cliffs at the southwest corner of the headwaters of Butchers Creek beneath the southern end of Mount Yuburra, and
now at last we were going to have a serious attempt.
It was a lovely walk along Mootik Plateau, brightened by the yellows andmauves of early springflow-ers, with views north to the Tonalli Range, the Axeheads, Vengeance Peninsula and beyond. There were rock orchids blooming beneath the cliffs, and a Greater Glider with a long furry tail and huge eyes darted out of its hole and ran up the tree before stopping to look at us. But the soil was very dry and I was wor-ried about water as we descended to the Tonalli via Colong Gap and reached our campsite beside the river, which last Easter had been almost dry. This time, though, there were several good pools close to campandonceagainIfeltconfidentabout our water situation for the rest of the trip.What was the best route across the Tonalli to Mount Yuburra? Eighteen months ago we’d tried to follow the horribly overgrown road across KowmungGap toTonalliGap inthe opposite direction, so this time I thought I’d try something differ-
Mootik Walls and the upper Tonalli Range
Lachlan at the gap in the Coach and Horses
Helen, Margaret and Lachlan on the disentegrating ridge of the Coach and Horses
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Trip reportent – follow the Tonalli Gap Trail for about three kilometres, drop into the Tonalli then climb up under the southernclifflineofMountYuburra,actually beneath the Coach and Horses, several hundred metres from its south-western end. The spursdownandupwereOK,thoughvery steep when approaching the cliffline,buttheroutebeneaththegrey, unbroken cliffs was very rough and slow.When we turned the corner, how-ever, it was another story. We were still moving slowly, but mainly because we were taking photos of the ruggedKowmung valley andof the cliff face on the western side of the mountain. Here, erosion had revealed the fragile cream and orange rock beneath its grey exte-rior and moulded it into a gallery of surprising shapes. At times we followed a lead which left us high and dry above a cliff and had to retreattofindalowerroute,butnotbefore we’d gained rare close-up views of Chiddy Obelisk backed by Cloudmaker.We had a quick lunch in the gap between Mount Yuburra and the Obelisk before turning 180 degrees tofollowtheeastern,innerclifflineof Yuburra, another exercise in scrabbling and scrambling. At the inner corner where the cliffs turn to head east along the Butchers Creek side of the Coach and Horses, we found ourselves on top of a dry waterfall with a couple of low clif-flinesuptothetop.HereRobandKerri-Ann continued upward andfound a small cave with a very slow drip and a rock wall, built no doubt as protection by a past camper. The rest of us continued on for a few
hundred metres beneath the cliffs untilwecouldfindawayup.Ittookjust an easy scramble before we were standing on the top of a very narrow ridge of rotting rock which was not far from disintegrating totally and tumbling into the depths below. After a short walk along the ridge and a slight descent we reachedtheflatsandstoneplatform,adorned with a few puddles of fairly fresh rainwater, which widens out and then comes to an abrupt end at the deep gap (the Missing Molar) before continuing again on the Tonalli Mountain side.It was an exhilarating spot, with the cliffs soaring down below us and wonderful views down Butchers Creek on one side and Yerranderie Peak on the other, with Burragorang Walls in the far distance. A few of us took advantage of the water in the rock pools, managing to suck some up without imbibing the little bugs scooting around on the bottom. We discussed the possibility of staying there the night, but the sky was clouding over and it would have been hard to put up our tents on the bare rock. Besides, there was barely enough water for the six of us.“What if there’s no water in the creek?” asked Rob. “There’d bloody better be,” I answered, never for a moment thinking that it might be dry.So we returned to our packs and scouted around for a route through the cliff below into Butchers Creek. With youthful vigour and long legs on his side, Lachlan bounded down the cliff while the rest of us found a more sedate, zigzag route through. It was very steep and scrubby to begin with and we made slow progress,
despite Rob doing a good job of bashing though the bushes. Around 5.15 pm we found a possible campsite on a spur, left our packs in the creek and followed it fruitlessly down-stream for twenty minutes. The creek bed was bone dry. Resigning ourselves to a dry night, we made it back to the packs around dusk and erected our tents on sloping ground.
Fortunately it had been a cool day and we all had enough water to drink though not to cook dinner, so most of us ate lunch food. A week later I was very pleased I hadn’t put the walk on over the Long Weekend with its soaring temperatures. Next morning we left early and after an hour and three quarters reached the Scotts Main Range Trail. Surely Butchers Creek would have a few pools in it here? But no, there was just the merest suggestion of water at a hole near the campsite a short way upstream from the road. Starting to feel a bit desperate, we continued on to Byrnes Gap where RobassuredusitwasOKtotakewater from the water tanks. We stayed for a while, eating breakfast and drinking copious amounts of tea. What a relief!My original intention of climbing Tonalli Mountain via Coventry Head and reaching the eastern side of the Coach and Horses gap being now out of the question, it looked as if we had a long road bash ahead of usroundtoourfirstnight’scamponthe Tonalli River. But it turned out to be quite pleasant and interesting, with a stop at the Silver Peak Mine near Yerranderie, which has been set up as an informative historical site for tourists and has a good view of the Blue Breaks. Next day we took the Tonalli then the Mount Armour Trails back to the cars, with a quick side trip up a flower-bedecked Colong Point for the views and a token scrub-bash, reaching the cars in time for an early lunch.The Coach and Horses must be one of the more dramatic features of the Blue Breaks-Southern Blue Mountains area, almost on a par with the narrow ridge on Vengeance Peninsula between Mounts Ruthless and Remorseless. It was a thrill to climb it after gazing from afar for many years. It’s a pity that access is so difficult, though thatmakessuccess all the sweeter. Perhaps a base camp on the Tonalli River with day trips, unencumbered by heavy packs, to the Coach and Horses via Mount Yuburra, and to Tonalli Mountain via a gully behind Zucchetti Head, would be a good option. I certainly don’t ever want to bash down Butchers Creek again.
Meg McKone
Chiddy Obelisk and the cliffs on the western side of Mount Yuburra
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Three treks in Peru
InJuly,nineClubmembers:Ka-ren Cody, Eve Conroy, Gerald Dodgson,ChristineFrancis,KimHello,PeterJones,LlewellynSib-ley, David Williams and I, returned from a six week trip to Peru. We did three wonderful treks: Salcantay, Cedros–Alpamayo and Huayhuash, with the trekking company Colonia Adventures.After a few days in Cusco, we set of on the Salcantay trek, which took us past the feet of glaciers at a 4600 metre pass and then down into cloud forest, and ended at Machu Picchu. We then headed north to the town of Huaraz for the second and third treks. We used a trekking company, with donkeys to carry our gear, because of the altitude; we walked most days in the 4000 to 5000 metre
Trip report
Rima Rima flower, growing at around 4400 metres
The CBC Group at Machu Picchu: photo L Sibley
Alpamayo Peak, photo L Sibley
Avalanche, day 11, Huayhuash Circuit : Photo Linda Groom
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range and camped between 4000 and 4500 metres. It took us longer than expected to acclimatise, with all of us feeling some effects of the altitude through all three treks.Some of the highlights? Seeing Alpamayo, the perfectly-shaped peak that Colombia Pictures uses for its logo. Watching ava-lanches cascade from the end of glaciers. Relaxing in sunshine on a 5000 metre pass. Floating in the clear water of the Viconga hot springs. Finding fossils. And observing our guides patiently revive a donkey that collapsed about 30 metres below a pass – they diagnosed altitude sickness and treated it with the smoke of local herbs and grass.
Linda Groom
Conservation mattersThe Club’s conservation guidelines have now beenfinalisedandapprovedbytheCommitteeat its October meeting. They are available on the CBC web site under the Club documents, Members and General tab: (http://www.canberrabushwalkingclub.org/documents/Conservation-guidelines.pdf). The committee would like to thank the members who provided helpful feedback on the working draft.
Cynthia Burton Conservation Officer
CBC Xmas Party
Saturday, 6.00–9:00 pm 5 December 2015at the home of Kate and John Danaro
1 Smith Street, Weetangera (entry via wrought iron gate at side)
The Club will provide: BBQs, salads and breads, You provide: meat, drinks, plates, utensils, fold-up chairs
Trip report
Bromeliads below Salcantay Pass: Photo by Peter Jones
The guides treat a donkey with altitude sickness - after a few hours tender care it revived
Llamacorral, the 1st camp on the Cedros Alpamayo Circuit: Photo Peter Jones
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Activity program
Activity programArrange for your Club-related activities to be included in the program with
John Evans (Walks Secretary) Ph: 6288 7235 or 0417 436 877, Email: [email protected], Post:
38 Rocklands Street, Duffy Information for participants
Distance and difficultyDistance: (S) Short – under 12 km/day (M) Medium – 12–20 km/day (L) Long – over 20 km/dayNote: In calculating distance, 1 km is added for every 100 metres climbed.
Terrain:(E) Easy – fire trail, tracks, beaches etc (M) Medium – bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub (R) Rough – much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles (W) Wet – compulsory swims, many river crossings(X) Exploratory
BookingContact the leader early rather than late so the leader has time to arrange transport. See walk description for booking deadline. Check with the leader about:
X the need to carry water, tents/fly, maps, etc X appropriate clothing, footwear X any precautions you might need to take for severe weather changes.
Ask about anything you’re unsure of, especially if you are new to our Club.
TransportCosts are 39¢/km/car, divided equally among all participants. This amount may be varied at the discretion of the leader, depending on the condition of the roads and other factors. The figures given are for the car as a whole and then, at the discretion of the leader, an estimate or range per person. Park admission and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately.
Duty of careEvery person taking part in a CBC activity acknowledges that he/she does so voluntarily and that he/she may be exposed to risks that could lead to injury, illness or death, or to loss of, or damage to property. Each person is required to sign the Club’s ‘Acknowledgement of Risks’ form. Visitors are welcome to join trips. However walkers are strongly encouraged to join the Club after a maximum of three trips.
For further information see: www.canberrabushwalkingclub.org
Check-in after walksBefore a trip leaders are to email or phone through the names of their party, and by 10 am the day after their trip report their safe return or trip cancellation, to the Check-in Officer, David Dedenczuk ([email protected], 0417 222 154 leave message if no answer). The Check-in Officer or the Walks Secretary (6288 7235 or 0417 436 877), not the Police or other bodies, should be the first point of contact for worried relatives if you are late in returning.
Map scale is 1:25,000 unless otherwise statedEquipment hireTake advantage of the excellent gear that the Club has available for hire before lashing out on your own equip-ment.TheEquipmentOfficerisRobHorsfield,whocanbe contacted on 6231 4535(h) or to borrow the northside PLB, David Dedenczuk, 0417 222 154.The equipment available and current rates per weekend/week are set out below. Hirers are responsible for col-lecting and returning the equipment. The hiring charge (butnotthedeposit)iswaivedformemberswhoare‘firsttime’ weekend walkers.A deposit of $20 is required and part or all of this will be refunded, depending on the condition of the items upon return and whether they are returned late.
Item w.e./weekOlympus two person tent $15 / $40Macpac Microlight one person tent $15 / $40Snow tent $15 / $403 season bag, mat and liner $10 / $25Assorted packs $5 / $15Trangia and fuel bottle $5 / $15Snow shoes/poles $10 / $25Snow sleeping bag, mat and liner $15 / $40Personal locator beacon – nil (see website for conditions)GPS – nil (see website for conditions of use)
Check you have ALL the bits and pieces you need when collecting and returning gear.
Wednesday walks‘Medium/Easy’ and ‘Medium/Hard’ walks are conducted every Wednesday. Walks are conducted in turn by leaders from the Canberra Bushwalking Club (CBC), Brindabella Bushwalking Club (BBC) and National Parks Association ACT (NPA). Destination and meeting place details are emailed a few days before each walk.
Control your receipt of Wednesday Walk emails via your membership profile. Contact Janet, co-ordinator of Wednesday Walks, via [email protected] for general enquiries. If you are not a member of CBC, BBC or NPA you must contact the leader before the walk to discuss the level of difficulty and must be accompanied on the walk by a sponsoring member. Please note that leaders retain the right to not accept any walker.
Due to space, walks scheduled more than three months in advance may appear only on the Club’s web site.
Activity program
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Corin Dam. Transport: ~$40 per car. Leader: David Hatherly 6154 1513 or [email protected] Limit: 8.
Wednesday 18 November: Wednesday walkSee the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. BBC Contact: [email protected]
Thursday afternoon 19 November: Weston Wander PRAMbulation – S/EAn interesting, somewhat devious route linking the parks and playingfieldsofWaramangaandStirling,withsomepleasantstretches of solid tree shade. All paved path except for about 100 m of hard-packed soil. About 1 hour 15 minutes walking. Park in the bitumen carpark behind Fisher shops, opposite no 31 Araluen Street Fisher, for a 1 pm start. Designed for parents and grandparents with kids in strollers. Non-members welcome. No need to book. Leader: Linda Groom [email protected] 6281 4917 Map: Google Maps. Transport: Drive yourself.
Thursday evening 19 November: Black Mt Hat Band – S/EMeet 6.30, park at end of Frith St near electricity sub-station. Some distance from the top, there is a track around the mountain with 360-degree views. No need to book. Map: Canberra. Leader: Stan Marks 62549568, [email protected] Transport: drive yourself.
(Fri) Sat–Tues (20) 21–24 November: Blue Mountains – Upper Grose Valley, Wild Dog Mountains and Newnes Plateau – M/MDay 1: Birrabang Canyon, Upper Grose Valley, BMNP, (M/M) A great introductory canyon with no abseils required – no swims with scrambling you need only get wet to the top of your legs. A nice canyon and a spectacular gorge. Days 2 and 3: Splendour Rock, BMNP (M/M 28 km and 1000 m climb) Starting in Megalong Valley (Dunphy’s carpark) we’ll walk viafiretrail toMobbSwamptrack,ascendtoWarrigalGapandcampovernightatSplendourRocktoenjoymagnificentviewsofKanangraWallsandtheWildDogMountains.Day4: Goochs Crater, Upper Wollangambe River, BMNP (S/E) Spend a half day exploring the crater’s pagodas, caves, and wildflowers.Trackandscramble,withmildexposure.Maps: Mount Wilson, Jenolan, Wollangambe. Leaders:KarenCodyand Bob Salijevic [email protected] Transport: ~$90 per person with 3 per car. Accommodation: Free camping available on 7 acres of private property in Dargan, with hot showers and toilets available. Feel free to ‘wag’ one of the walks to visit nearby tourist attractions. There will be a self catered BBQ on Saturday night. Limit: 12. Please book by: the 13th November. Further info on each walk is available at: https://sites.google.com/site/feralkaza/home under Upcoming Trips – Blue Mountains.
Sunday am 22 November: Watson–Majura Loop – S/ERelaxing meander mostly along an equestrian trail of either gradedgravelorgrass.Thisisawalkofcontrastswiththefirstpart taking us around the lower slopes of Mt Majura, through natural bush with views across the plains to northern Canberra.
Saturday 14 November: Gudgenby saddle and ridge to south-east – M/RAn interesting ridge, scrubby with several rock out-crops. Around 20 km and 600 m climb. Map: Yaouk. Leaders:JennyandRobHorsfield 6231 4535 [email protected] Transport: $40 per car.
Saturday 14 November: Byangee Walls – M/M–RLeaving the Bungendore Gunna Doo Bakery at 7 am will put us at Yadboro just after 9 am. We will walk up to Castle Gap and then scramble up the gully at the back of Byangee. The scramble isnotdifficultandIwillputinahandropetouseifneeded.We will lunch at the top and if time permits take a fast walk out towards Pickering Point. This is a good walk for those wanting to add some easy scrambling to their walking skills. Return via same route. Around 8km and 860m climb. Map: Corang. Leader: Allan Donnelly 0413309546 [email protected] Transport: $148 per car. Limit: 8.
14–15 November: Sub 24 hour camping #6 (S24C#6) – Pryors Hut – M/EDay 1: Drive in the Mt Franklin Rd to Mt Ginini car park (Corin Rd closed). An afternoon amble to set up camp by Pryors Hut, then climb Mt Gingera via the footpad. Day 2: A morning return by the same route with views from Mt Ginini. Around 15 km and 350 m climb. Ideal bush break for busy people. Suitable as an overnight pack trip for beginners. Map: Corin Dam. Leader: Sean Sunley 0433 073 959 [email protected] Transport: ~$60 per car. Book: Preferably by email before 1800 Thursday. Limit: 16.
Sunday 15 November: Hospital Hill – S/R,XCome to the rarely visited Hospital Hill. It is rarely visited because it is covered in scrub, there is no track and little to see from the summit. But don’t let that put you off. Access will be via the lovely Yerrabi Track, which terminates at the very scenic Boboyan Trig. Moderate pace. Around 7 km and 300m climb. Book with leader by Friday 13/11. Map: Yaouk. Leader: David Dedenczuk 0417 222 154 [email protected] Transport: $40 per car.
Sunday morning 15 November: Old Joe Hill Circuit – S/MThis walk is within the Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve to a trig station on the ACT/NSW border. After we reach the Goorooyarroo Track we will follow it in a northerly direction foracoupleofkilometers(skirtingOldJoe)beforeturningofftrack to approach the trig from the north. After morning tea on the summit we will head west before turning south-west to rejoin the Goorooyarroo Track and head back to the cars. About two thirds of this walk is off-track through grasslands and open wooded areas. About 8 km and a total climb of 270m. We will be home in time for lunch. Map: Hall. Leader: Phillip Starr 6161 3835(h), 0419 281 096, [email protected] Transport: Drive yourself but tell me when you book if you need a ride. Booking: Please book by email before 2 pm Thursday 12 November. Limit: 12.
Monday pm 16 November: Mt Ainslie – S/EMeet at 6.30 in car park atop Mt Ainslie on the airport side then walk to the west, north and east of the mountain. No need to book. Map: Canberra. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568, [email protected] Transport: drive yourself.
Tuesday 17 November: Headwaters of Honeysuckle Creek – M/M–R,XStarting at Honeysuckle Creek camp site, a gentle walk along the AAWT for 1.5km, then off track for the rest of the day. Up to Gorilla rocks, then along ridges to the south and west, beforefinallyturningeasttocircumnavigatetheheadwatersofHoneysuckle creek. This is an exploratory walk and there is likely to be thick scrub. About 8 km and 500 m ascent. Map:
Wednesday 18 November 2015, 8 pmMONTHLY MEETING
Into the heart of the HimalayasPresenter: Jono Lineen
Preceded by a short (5 min) presentation on the features and use of the Personal
Locator Beacon (PLB)The hall: Hughes Baptist Church
32–34 Groom Street, Hughes
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Activity program
COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday 25 November 2015, 8 pm
at the home of Cynthia Burton 7/34 Leahy Close, Narrabundah
Submissions close for December it
25 November 2015
The second part passes through grassland on the western side oftheFederalHighway.Thewalkfinisheswithastrollundermultiple rows of tall trees, mostly eucalypts (including Apple Box) with some pine and oaks. Total distance is only 9 km so home for lunch. Map: Hall. Leader: Phillip Starr 6161 3835(h), 0419 281 096, [email protected] Transport: Drive yourself but tell me when you book if you need a ride. Booking: Please book by email before 2 pm Thursday 19 November. Limit: 12.
Monday evening 23 November: Mulligans Flat North – S/EMeet at 6.30 in the main Mulligans Flat car park in the suburb of Forde. Go down Horse Park Drive, turn into Francis Forde Boulevard, then left into Amy Ackman St that will take you to the car park. Nice open bush. No need to book. Map: Canberra. Leader: Stan Marks 62549568 or [email protected] Transport: drive yourself.
Wednesday 25 November: Wednesday walkSee the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. NPA Contact: Mike Smith [email protected]
Thursday evening 26 November: Black Mt reserve – S/EMeet 6.30, park at end of Frith St near electricity sub-station. We will do a walk in the reserve, through to Caswell Drive and loop back. No need to book. Map: Canberra. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568 or [email protected] Transport: drive yourself.
Saturday 28 November: Broom clearing at Cotter Hut – S/EAnnual activity with ACT Parks and Conservation to monitor and remove broom (invasive weed) in Cotter Hut area. Bring gardening gloves and small tools (e.g. loppers, saws, secateurs). Leader: Cynthia Burton [email protected] Map: Rendezvous Creek. Transport: ~$44 per vehicle.
28–29 November: Max and Berts Hut – M/RDay 1: South Brandy Flat car park, Dry Creek, Booth Range, hut (beautiful campsite). Day 2: return by a different route. Scrubby but reasonable. Around 17 km and 1200 m climb over 2 days. Maps: Michelago, Colinton. Leaders:JennyandRobHorsfield62314535.Transport: $40 per car.
(Friday) Saturday–Sunday (27) 28–29 November: Tantawangalo – M/R/W/partXCome see why conservationists fought, successfully, to save the forests of Tantawangalo. From 211E 271N (GDA94, Cathcart map) descend to an unnamed tributary and then explore Tantawangalo Creek. Clear water cascading among granite slabs, at least one waterfall, sandy pools, beautiful forest, ferns. Lots of rock-hopping, some very thick scrub and some unavoid-ableknee-deepwadingincoolwater.FinishatashuffledcaratPostmans Camp 251E 286N (GDA 94, Candelo map). Depart Canberra 3.30 pm Friday for the 3 hour drive, camp with the cars Friday night. Leader: Linda Groom [email protected] 6281 4917 Maps: Cathcart, Candelo, Bemboka. Transport: $160 per car. Limit: 8.
Sunday 29 November: Billy Billy Rocks – S/RA testing scrub bash up to the Billy Billy Rocks high point. An interesting location. Participants should not object to scrub. Around 6km and 350m climb. More details will be available from the leader for interested participants. Map: Corin Dam. Leader: David Dedenczuk, 0417 222 154 [email protected] Transport: $20 per car. Book by Friday 27 November.
(Sat) Sun–Tues (28) 29 November–1 December: Old Yarrangobilly village to Goobragandra – M/ECamp at old Yarrangobilly village on Saturday night for three-day walk. Leave cars at Macs Crossing (Goobragandra) and old Yarrangobilly. Traverse Horseshoe Fire Trail (an early stock route) and Stokes Hut Trail. Informative trip with ruins of grazing huts (Long Flat Hut, Stokes Hut), existing huts (Venables Hut), a gold mine (Horseshoe gold mine) and associatedwater-raceandflumingfromPigeonSquareFlatwithdetails of former grazing blocks along the way. Around 40 km and 830m climb over 3 days. Maps: Yarrangobilly, Peppercorn, Brindabella, Blowering. Leader: David Lindley 6227 1275, [email protected] Transport: ~$190–$210 per car, twocarshufflerequired.Limit: 4.
Sunday 29 November: Bike ride: Yarramundi Reach to Tuggeranong and returnThis is an enjoyable trip ride on bike paths to Lake Tuggeranong, around the lake and return via a different route. It is about 40 kms and will take about 3 hours (or longer depending on how quickly we ride). Bring water and snacks. A helmet is com-pulsory. Map: Canberra Bike Path map http://files.transport.act.gov.au/cyclingmap/index.html Leader: Lorraine Tomlins 0434078496, [email protected] Meet: at 9 am in the carparknearYarramundiReachonLakeBurleyGriffinaccessed from Lady Denman Drive and in close proximity to the bike path (UBD 58 D7) No need to book.
Sunday morning 29 November: London Bridge to Washpen Crossing – S/EThis is a walk through the southern section of Googong. We will walk from the London Bridge woolshed to the old homestead then we cross Burra Creek to approach the London Bridge arch from the south. We will continue north to the junction of the Queanbeyan River and Burra Creek, visiting Washpen Crossing. Returning we will get a different view of the London Bridge arch by approaching from the north. We then return to the cars by crossing the arch. Total distance is about 9 km (mostly on track). Total climb is about 320 metres. We will be home in time for lunch. Map: Captains Flat. Leader: Phillip Starr 6161 3835(h), 0419 281 096(m), [email protected] Transport: $2–$3 per person. Limit: 12 people. Booking: Please book by email before 2 pm Thursday 26 November.
(Mon), Tues–Thurs (30 Nov) 1–3 December: Invasive Weed Survey: Kosciuszko National ParkGroundsurvey(onfoot)ofareasofKNPover3days–daywalks - to monitor for possible incursions of highly destructive mouseearhawkweed(MEHW),firstdiscoveredonthemainrange in 2014. Volunteer surveyors will be oriented to MEHW spotting and work under supervision of Greening Australia and NPWS. Coordinator: Cynthia Burton [email protected] Map: TBA. Transport, food and Accommodation: provided by Greening Australia (drive up afternoon of 30 Nov) Limit: 4.
Monday evening 30 November: Mulligans Flat East – S/EMeet at 6.30 in the main Mulligans Flat car park in the suburb of Forde. Go down Horse Park Drive, turn into Francis Forde Boulevard, then left into Amy Ackman St that will take you to
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Wednesday 2 December: Wednesday walkSee the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. BBC Contact: Peter Wellman [email protected]
Wednesday morning 2 December: Three parks of Fadden PRAMbulation – S/EA circuit that starts and ends at Fadden Pines, with its good playground, and traverses two other parks, some playing fields,andgreencorridors,withnoroadcrossings.Designedfor parents and grandparents with kids in strollers, this is the last PRAMbulation for 2015. About 1 hour 15 minutes actual walking. Note the earlier start time because it’s summer, and that it’s a Wednesday not the usual Thursday. No need to book. Meet at Fadden Pines Park car park, entrance off Budgen Avenue (opposite the villa development of 171 Bugden Avenue) at 10 am. Leader: Linda Groom [email protected] 6281 4917. Map: Google Maps. Transport: Drive yourself, or let Linda know if you need a lift.
Wednesday–Sunday 2–6 December: Canyoning, abseiling; Newnes Plateau – M/R/W/X/Come for all four days or just the weekend. Four days of great canyoning and camping. I will be driving up on Wednesday 2 December and returning Sunday afternoon. The choice of canyonswilldependonthefitness,skillsandinterestofthegroupbutcouldincludeHeartAttack,Surefire,Galah,TigerSnake, Hole in the Wall and Rocky Creek. Maps: Rock Hill, Mount Morgan. Leader: Allan Donnelly 0413309546 [email protected] Transport: $214 per car Limit: 6.
Thursday evening 3 December: YA 90 trig (‘Mt Sheaffe’) – S/EMeet at Shopping car park, Farr Place, Isaacs for a 6:30 start. The walk starts a couple of streets away but parking there is limited. We will be walking in Isaacs Ridge Nature Reserve starting with an off track climb, ascending approximately 100 metres to YA 90, then returning on track through the pine forest. Map: Canberra. Leader: Phillip Starr 6161 3835(h), 0419 281 096(m), [email protected] Transport: Drive yourself, no need to book.
Thursday evening 3 December: Weetangera Methodist cemetery – S/EContinuing a birthday theme established last year, walk from The Pinnacle via the Bicentennial National Trail across the back of Hawker to the Weetangera Methodist Cemetery. Return to champagne or your favourite mocktail. Around 6 km and 50 m climb. Map: Canberra. Leader:JohnEvans0417436877 [email protected] . Birthday person: All arranged. Transport: Drive yourself to the Springvale Dr entrance to The Pinnacle NR at the reservoirs for a 6.30 pm start. No need to book. Bring goodies to share.
Friday morning 4 December: Molonglo/Uriarra forest – S/EA short early morning walk through a mixture of wooded ridge, pine forest and Molonglo river corridor. All on track, with views eastwards and over a lovely stretch of the river downstream from Coppins Crossing. This area is gradually being squeezed by the Denman Prospect development so it is a chance to see what will soon be gone. 7.5 km. Transport: Meet at 7.30 am in the north-east corner of the Cooleman Court car park at Weston, near the bike path going past McDonalds. No need to book. Map: Canberra. Leader: Meredith Hatherly 6154 1513, [email protected]
Friday 6 pm 4 December: Participant meeting for Walking in Tasmania with the Hobart Walking Club 10–17 MarchNara Peace Park behind Hyatt Hotel. CBC Coordinator: Lorraine Tomlins 0434078496 [email protected]
5–6 December: Bimberi Peak – M/E–MThis is a good introductory trip for day walkers who would like to try out overnight camping. It also provides an opportunity to climb Bimberi Peak (1913 metres), the highest peak in the ACT. We’ll depart Canberra at 1:00 pm on Saturday and drive via Adaminaby to the locked gate at the northern end of Pockets Saddle Road. With overnight packs we’ll walk to OldfieldsHutwherewe’llcampovernight(3.5km).Thenextmorning, with day packs only, we’ll take the trail to Murrays Gap (4.5 km and 200 metres climb). We will ascend Bimberi Peak from Murrays Gap following an indistinct footpad to the summit (3.0 km and 390 metres climb). Following morning tea with fabulous 360 degree views we’ll return along the same routebacktoOldfieldsHutforlunchandthenbacktothecars.Maps: Rendezvous Creek, Rules Point or Rooftop’s Kosciuszko Northern Activities. Leader: Gerald Dodgson 0438 119 803(m), [email protected] Transport: ~350 km, $140 per car, $35–$45 per person Bookings: Please book by email before 2:00 pm Thursday 3 December.
Sunday 6 December: Bike Ride: Hockey Centre Car Park to Gold Creek and returnThis is another enjoyable trip ride mainly on bike paths and will take you through some relatively new suburbs and along the new bike path parallel to Horse Park Drive in Moncrieff. Youshouldbeaconfidentrider,aswewillneedtogoontheroad shoulder to connect with the bike path along Ginninderra Creek near William Slim Drive. It is about 40 kms long and will take about 3 hours (or longer depending on how quickly we ride). Bring water and snacks. A helmet is compulsory. Map: Canberra Bike Path map (http://files.transport.act.gov.au/cyclingmap/index.html) Leader: Lorraine Tomlins 0434 078 496, [email protected] Meet: at 9 am in the car park at the Hockey Centre in Lyneham south east of the junction of Ginninderra Drive with Mouat Street. (UBD 49 F2) No need to book.
Sunday 6 December: Monga rainforest adventure – S/RThis walk aims to introduce kids to the beautiful Monga rain forest, where Eucryphia trees provide deep, cool shade. The rainforest is protected by a 500 metre band of thick, sometimes prickly, scrub and tree ferns, which will take us about 30 minutes to traverse, after which we will explore the forest and a small creek and look for monkey vines. 4 km, ascent/descent 130 metres. Mostly open understory after the scrub, with some steep sections of loose soil in the forest. The pace will also suit photographers. 9am departure from Queanbeyan. Leader: Linda Groom [email protected] 6281 4917. Map: Monga. Transport if shared: $44 per car. Late bookings welcome.
CBC Xmas Party Saturday, 6.00–9:00 pm 5 December 2015
at the home of Kate and John Danaro1 Smith Street, Weetangera (entry via wrought iron gate at side)
The Club will provide: BBQs, salads and breads, You provide: meat, drinks, plates, utensils, fold-up chairs
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Willcommenceonfiretrails,butwillleavethemtoheadcrosscountry. Should be nice views. Participants should not object to scrub. Around 17 km and 500 m climb. More details will be available from the leader for interested participants. Map: Bredbo. Leader: David Dedenczuk 0417 222 154 [email protected] Transport: $40 per car. Book by Friday 5 December.
Monday morning 7 December: Earlybird walk – around Mt Arawang – S/EStarting at 7 am, we will go for a walk for 1 to 2 hours mainly on urban bushland tracks to the summit of Mt Arawang. Afterwards there will be an opportunity to go for breakfast. Map: http://www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/508520/Map-of-Section-6-from-Stromlo-Forest-Park-to-Tuggeranong-Town-Centre.pdf Leader: Lorraine Tomlins 0434078496, [email protected] Meet: on Lincoln Close Chapman (UBD 77 D6) No need to book.
Monday evening 7 December: Goorooyarroo Nature Park and Sammy’s Hill – S/EThiswalkismostlyonfiretrailsandthroughpleasantgrasslandto a hill with views. Meet at 6:30 pm on the northern side of Horse Park Drive about 1.5 km toward Gungahlin from the Federal Hwy junction (Gungahlin exit). Map: Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve at www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/390580/cnpmapgoorooyaroo.pdf. Leader: Phillip Starr 6161 3835(h), 0419 281 096(m), [email protected] Transport: drive yourself, no need to book.
Tuesday 8 December: Sugarloaf Creek – M/R/X possibly WA hot-weather circuit featuring creeks and rain forest. From the Misty Mountain Road (708E, 597N GDA 94) descend a ridge to Sugarloaf Creek; follow its tributary from 711E 605N upstream, then cross a ridge, roughly near spot height 435, to meet another tributary and follow it back down to Sugarloaf Creek. Around 8 km and 6 hours actual walking. 350 metres total descent/ascent. All off track, lots of rock hopping on possibly slippery rocks, possibly some wading, some sections of very thick scrub. Depart Queanbeyan 7 am for the 1.5 hour drive. Map: Monga. Leader: Linda Groom [email protected] 6281 4917. Transport: $48 per car. Limit: 12.
Wednesday 9 December: Wednesday walkChristmas Lunch Walk – All Wednesday Walkers invited. Come and meet our special Father Christmas. See the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. CBC Contact:[email protected]
Thursday pm 10 December: Mount Majura – S/EThis evening walk will follow the Centenary Trail to the summit of Mount Majura. After heading to the summit, we’ll head down the eastern side of the mountain, before heading back to the cars. Meet at 6:30 pm at the end of the houses in Antill Street, Hackett. About 8 km – please bring a torch. Map: Mount Majura Nature Reserve www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/390578/cnpmapmajura.pdf Leader: Nathan Holt [email protected] Transport: drive yourself, no need to book.
Saturday 12 December: Kambah Pool to Red Rocks Gorge – S/E
Meet 1.30 pm at the top car park (on the left before the road descends and forks) atKambah Pool.Wewillwalk lessthan 3 km upstream mostly on the walking track above the Murrumbidgee to a swimming hole just below Red Rocks Gorge. Return the same way; estimated time back at the cars about 5 pm. Bring hat, swimmers, towel, old shoes to wear in the river, sunscreen and drinking water. Map: Tuggeranong – not required. Leader:JeffBennetts0418662870jcmbenn@
ozemail.com.au . Please book (by 10am on the day) so I know numbers and can notify you if the walk needs to be cancelled (weather, insufficient participants, etc).Transport: drive yourself
12–13 December: Tuross River and Ridges – M/R/WFrom the junction of the Tuross River and Woila Creek, walk downstream ~5 kms to camp by a lovely pool. Next day, climb 500metres to a viewpoint to the east of JillicambraMtn,descend a ridge heading north and return to the Tuross via an attractive rain forested side creek, then upstream to the cars. This trip combines a beautiful river with superb ridge-top views across the Tuross to the mountains above Woila Creek. The walking is off-track and rough with steep ascents and descents on loose ground. There are several river crossings, so boots are not suitable unless you are prepared to get them wet. Forester-type AWDs are advisable for the descent into the Tuross. Map: Belowra. Leader:MegMcKone62545902,[email protected] Transport: ~300 kms return, ~$114 per car, ~$29–$38 per person. Limit: 8.
Monday pm 14 December: Urambi Hills – S/EMeet at 6:30 pm at Learmoth Drive (Turn from Athlon Drive into Learmoth Drive, pulling over to the left, about 50 metres from the traffic lights).Wewill enjoyapleasant strollwithviews. Map: Tuggeranong. Leader: Phillip Starr 6161 3835(h), 0419 281 096(m), [email protected] Transport: Drive yourself, no need to book.
(Tues), Wed–Thurs (15) 16–17 December: Invasive Weed Survey, Kosciuszko National Park (Trip full-reserve list only)Groundsurvey(onfoot)ofareasofKNPover2days–daywalks – to monitor for possible incursions of highly destructive mouseearhawkweed(MEHW),firstdiscoveredonthemainrange in 2014. Volunteer surveyors will be oriented to MEHW spotting and work under supervision of Greening Australia and NPWS. Transport to survey sites by helicopter; must be willing to use this form of transport. Coordinator: Cynthia Burton [email protected] Map: TBA. Transport, food and accommodation: provided by Greening Australia (drive up afternoon of 15 Dec) Limit: 10.
Wednesday 16 December: Wednesday walkSee the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. BBC Contact: Peter Wellman [email protected]
Thursday pm 17 December: Mount Ainslie – S/EThis evening walk will follow the Centenary Trail around the northern and eastern sides of the mountain, before heading to the summit and down the hill back to the cars. Meet at 6:30 pm behind the War Memorial in Treloar Circuit. About 7km–shouldfinishindaylightbutpleasebringatorch.Map: Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/390597/cnpmapmtainslie.pdf Leader: Nathan Holt [email protected] Transport: drive yourself, no need to book.
Monday evening 21 December: Mount Taylor Triple – M/EThe plan for this walk is to go to the summit of Mount Taylor three times via three different routes, taking in the fabulous views of Canberra, Tuggeranong, and the Brindabellas. The descents will be via another three routes. Meeting time is 6:00pmatSulwoodDrive,oppositeMannheimStreet,Kambah.All up, the walk’s about 8 km with around 500 metres of climb-ing.Shouldfinishbyciviliantwilightat8:47(sunsetisat8:17)but please bring a torch. Map: Mount Taylor Nature Reserve www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/390593/cnpmapmttaylor.pdf Leader: Nathan Holt [email protected] Transport: drive yourself, no need to book.
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Friday 25 December: Christmas DayDo come and join us and help us celebrate Christmas Day. We will be meeting right at the end of Black Mountain Peninsular from midday onwards. Barbecues and toilet facilities are avail-able. Bring your lunch, shared nibbles, and a canoe, if you have one. Please contact the leaders if you want further information on the day’s arrangements. Look for the CBC signs at the end of Garryowen Drive. Leaders: Doug Wright 6281 4148 and Margaret Roseby 6166 0118 or 0428 142 733 Transport: Drive yourself. No need to book.
26 Dec–2 Jan: Walks in the Victorian Alpine National Park – variety of walks – S/E to L/RWe will be based in Falls Creek at the self-catering Australian Alpine Club Lodge (http://aacfallscreek.com/). There will be at least two walks available each day to choose from – one medium to hard and one easy. A sample of the proposed walks include Wallace Hut – Mt Cope Circuit; Pretty Valley – Cope Saddle; Heathy Spur – Mt Nelse – Watchbed Creek; Pretty Valley – The Jaithmathangs;RockyValley –ThePark –Fitzgeralds andKellyHuts;LangfordGap–FitzgeraldsHut;JunctionSpurto Howman’s Gap; Mt Cope; Wallace Heritage Trail; and The Aqueduct Trail. May also do some walks in the Mt Buffalo area. Maps: Nelse, Fainter, Mt Wills (all 1:25,000), Buffalo, Falls Creek, Vicmap Outdoor Leisure Series Bogong Alpine Area (all 1:50,000). Leader:BarryKeeley61546391or0415152389 or [email protected] Book: For information andbookingscontactmeuntil13AugustandthenJillBellon0422677866 or [email protected] until I return at the end of September. Transport: TBA. Accommodation: Shared accommodation costs of $33 per night per person. Maximum of 2 persons to a room and each room has an ensuite. There are no Park Entry fees. Accommodation deposit will be required by end of October and full payment end of November. Please note that the walk is now full, however I can place you on a reserve list.
Wed–Mon 30 Dec–4 Jan: New Year’s eve + 3 days in the Snowies – various grades and activitiesJoinourgrouptoGunumaSkiLodgeatSmiggins.Activitiesincludefishing,coffeesatCharlottesPassandlong/shortwalks,e.g. Rainbow Lake, Porcupine Rocks, Guthega Trig-Consett Stephen Pass, Mt Tate, Guthega Waterfall, Plains of Heaven, Mt Twyman and around Blue Lake and simply enjoy being in the mountains. We hope participants will help lead walks. Self-cater for breakfasts and lunches. We organise people into catering groups of 4 so you only need to cook one evening meal. This has worked out extremely well previously and is fun. The kitchen is well equipped with storage space for your food. There are TVs, lounges and a deck to enjoy life! Cost is $35 per person per night / $350 per couple for the 5 nights. Leader:[email protected] Please email me asap and by 5 Dec to ensure availability of a room.
Friday–Sunday 1–3 January: Kowmung River – M/MFromKanangraWalls,descend~900mviaBrumbyRidgetocamp at Orange Bluff. Possible toddle without packs upstream, then a relaxed walk downstream to camp at the base of Roots Ridge.UpRootsRidge~900mtoKanangraWalls.Plentyoftime for swimming. River crossings – expect wet feet. Maps: Yerranderie,Kanangra..Leader:[email protected] Transport: $190 per vehicle, ~$48–$63 per person. Also on the CMW program.
Monday pm 4 January: Campbell Park – S/EBe at the northern end of the airport side of the Campbell Parkofficescarparkat6.30.Thewalkfollowsthetrackalongthe eastern side of the Ainslie reserve toward Mt Majura then loops back. Map: www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/390597/cnpmapmtainslie.pdf. Leader: Phillip
Starr 6161835(h), 0419 281 096 (m), [email protected] Transport: Drive yourself, no need to book.
Thursday evening 7 January: Frost Hollow, Cork Plantation and Arboretum – S/EMeet at 6.00 (note earlier time) in the car park accessed via theroadbeside61MacKellarCrescent,Cook.Wewillwalkon track to the Arboretum via the Cork Plantation and the Aranda Frost Hollow. Returning to the cars on different tracks. No need to book. Map: Canberra. Leader:DianaKirby0421851 212 (m), [email protected] Transport: drive yourself.
Saturday 9 January 2016: Source of the Murrumbidgee – S/MA 12 km return walk, mostly on Peppercorn Firetrail, to the source of the Murrumbidgee River. A small bit of scrub bashing near the source, so bring your gaiters. A short walk but a long drivetoLongPlainnorthofKiandra.Atotalclimbof330minsmall increments. Map: Peppercorn. Leader: Mike Bremers 0428 923408 or [email protected] Transport: $175 per car.Book:by3pmThurs7Jan.Limit: 8.
Sunday 10 January: Mt Townsend – L/RA long drive and a long walk to Australia’s second highest mountain. The walk will include a visit to Australia’s highest tarn. More details will be available from the leader for interested participants. Map: Perisher Valley. Leader: David Dedenczuk 0417 222 154 [email protected] Transport: $100 per car.BookbyFriday8January.
Monday evening 11 January: Farrer Ridge and Wanniassa Hills – S/EWe will stroll along Farrer Ridge then on to Wanniassa Hills. Return via a different route. Meet at 6:30 on Sulwood Drive, Wanniassa, between Sainsbury Street and Gaunson Crescent. Map: Tuggeranong. Leader: Phillip Starr 6161 3835(h), 0419 281 096(m), [email protected] Transport: drive yourself, no need to book.
(Mon 11) Tues–Thur 12–14 January: Weed survey, Kosciuszko National ParkSurvey (on foot)of areasofKNPover3days–daywalks– for possible incursions of highly destructive mouse ear hawkweed (MEHW). Volunteer surveyors will be oriented to MEHW spotting and under supervision of Greening Australia/NPWS. Coordinator: Cynthia Burton [email protected] Map: TBA. Transport, food and accommodation: provided by GA (drive up afternoon of 11Jan).Limit: 4.
Wednesday 13 January: Wednesday walkSee the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. CBC Contact: Meredith and David Hatherly [email protected]
Thursday evening 14 January – Black Mt hat band – S/EMeet at 6.30 in the car park at end of Frith St near electricity substation. We will walk to the top of Black Mountain and on the way down take the track around the mountain for 360-degree views of Canberra. No need to book. Map: Canberra. Leader: DianaKirby0421851212(m),[email protected] (email). Transport: drive yourself.
(Fri 15) Sat–Tues 16–19 January: Blue Mountains and The Wollemi – M/MDay 1: Dumbano Tunnels BMNP (M/M/W 10km off track and 300 m ascent) A series of deep, water sculpted canyons with tight bends and shallow pools, featuring examples of 3 types of tree ferns. No abseils, wet to your waist in a few places. Day 2: Devils Throat & Camp Creek, Newnes Plateau(M/M/X 10 km off track and 400 m ascent) We’ll walk around and under this
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Activity programunique formation which forms the base of Alacatraz Canyon. On return, we’ll do a short detour to capture some great views of the pagodas along Carne Creek. Day 3: Wollangambe River (Wollangambe One canyon) BMNP, (M/M/W 10 km & 500 m ascent) A great introductory canyon which is traversed by li-lo, walking in shallow water and scrambling over boulders. Note: each person will require their own cotton covered li-lo and wetsuitandshouldbeconfidentinwaterovertheirheads.Day4:Rocky Creek Canyon WNP (M/M/W) A dark, deep and beautiful canyon, we will return by coming back up through the canyon. No abseils, several swims up to 50 m, wetsuit required. Maps: Lithgow, Cullen Bullen, Wollangambe, Rock Hill. Leaders: KarenCody&[email protected] Transport: ~$90 per person with 3 per car. Accommodation: Free camping available on 7 acres of private property in Dargan, with hot show-ers and toilets available. Feel free to “wag” one of the walks to visit nearby tourist attractions. There will be a self catered BBQ on Saturday night. Limit:12.Pleasebookby:7January.Furtherinfo on each walk is available at: https://sites.google.com/site/feralkaza/home under Upcoming Trips – Blue Mountains.
Sunday 17 January: Peak 1409 – M/RA challenging walk cross country and through scrub to the lovely shale peak in between Tidbinbilla and the Brindabellas. Participants should not object to scrub. More details will be available from the leader for interested participants. Map: Corin Dam. Leader: David Dedenczuk 0417222154 [email protected] Transport: $40 per car. Book by Friday15January.
Monday evening 18 January: Goorooyarroo Nature Park and Old Joe Hill – S/EThiswalkismostlyonfiretrailsandtothetopofOldJoeHillwith a great view towards Canberra and the mountains. Meet at 6:30 on the northern side of Horse Park Drive about 1.5 km toward Gungahlin from the Federal Hwy junction (Gungahlin exit) Map: Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve at www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/390580/cnpmapgoorooyaroo.pdf Leader: Nathan Holt [email protected] Transport: drive yourself, no need to book.
Wednesday 20 January: Wednesday walkSee the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. BBC Contact: Peter Wellman [email protected]
Thursday pm 21 January – Aranda Bushland, Kiers Trig and Frost Hollow – S/EMeet at 6.30 in the car park accessed via the road beside 61MacKellarCircuit,Cook.Wewillwalk in theArandaBushlandtotheKiersTrigpointandthenpickupatrailtotheAranda Frost Hollow. Returning to the cars on different tracks. No bookings. Map: Canberra. Leader:DianaKirby 0421851 212 (m), [email protected] Transport: drive yourself.
(Fri) Sat–Tues (22) 23–26 January: Kayaking and bushwalking at Corner Inlet – M/R/WFrom Port Welshpool, Victoria, 4 days of kayaking and bush-walking based in the clear, semi-protected waters of Corner
Inlet, with a commercial kayaking guide. BYO kayak or hire at Port Welshpool. Itinerary will depend on weather; for likely itinerary and approx. prices see www.seakayakaustralia.com/tours/multi-day-tours/corner-inlet-wilsons-promontory.html though we will add a day’s walking into the remote, scrubby northendofWilsonPromNP.Suitfitbeginnerswithgoodupper body strength, as well as experienced kayakers. Maps: tba. Leader: Linda Groom [email protected] 6281 4917. Transport: if shared, $475 per car. Limit: 12. Expressions of interest by late November please, though earlier if possible to allow booking of shared cabin or camping accommodation Friday night.
Sat–Mon 23–25 (26) January: Snowy Mts weekend – (various)Drive down Saturday morning to the Southern Alps Ski Club Lodge at Charlotte Pass where we stay. The Saturday afternoon walks will be Mt Stillwell and Rainbow Lake, 2 hours and 1¼ hours respectively, led by Ross Andrews and me. We will all do Watson’s Crags on Sunday, approx. 20km and 6hrs, 60% on track. There are two options on Monday. Some participants will choose to go back after the Monday walk but there is also the option of staying on an extra night. On Monday, I will lead the Rennix Track, about 4 hours for those who are going home and others wanting a shorter option. Ross Andrews will lead a harder option, only available to those staying on for the Tuesday walk. There will not be a shared meal on Monday night. Ross, or another leader, will also lead a walk on the Tuesday. Maps: Perisher Valley, Geehi Dam, Kalkite Mountain. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568 email: [email protected] Transport: ~$50–$60 incl. park entry. Accommodation: single room – $90 for the weekend, double/twin – $80 per person for the weekend.
Monday pm 25 January: Black Mountain – S/EThe walk will start from near the substation at the end of Frith Road. Please meet at 6.30 pm. We’ll head to the sum-mit, take in the Forest Track, before heading back to the cars. All on track. Map: www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/390595/cnpmapblackmountain.pdf Leader: Nathan Holt [email protected] Transport: drive yourself, no need to book.
Wednesday 27 January: Wednesday walkSee the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. NPA Contact: Mike Smith [email protected]
Thursday pm 28 January – Mt Painter S/EMeet at 6.30 in the car park accessed via the road beside 61MacKellarCircuit,Cook.Wewillwalkon trackupMtPainter for great views from the top. Returning via the horse paddocks and Wybalena Ridge, mostly on tracks. No need to book. Map: Canberra. Leader:DianaKirby0421851212(m),or [email protected] Transport: drive yourself.
Wednesday 3 February: Wednesday walkSee the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. BBC Contact: Peter Wellman [email protected]
6–7 February (TBC): Alpine weed control – Kosciuszko National Park – S/E to L/MMonitoring of invasive weeds and rehabilitation of weed-impactedareas,includingweedidentificationtrainingLeader: Cynthia Burton [email protected] Map: TBA. Transport and Accommodation: provided by Greening Australia.
COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday 27 January 2015
Wednesday 20 January 2015, 6 pmMONTHLY ‘MEETING’
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Monday morning 8 February: Earlybird walk around Mt Taylor – S/EStartingat7am,wewillwalkfor1to2hoursfromChifleyShops for a gradual climb and descent to and from Mt Taylor and pause for a view at the vantage points to the top. Around 6 km and 250 m climb. Afterwards there will be an option to samplethedelights,includingawesomecoffee,fromtheChifleyGrocer in one of the outdoor spaces there. Maps: Tuggeranong, Canberra. Leader: Gabrielle Wright 0400 013604, [email protected] or [email protected] Meet:ChifleyShops.No need to book.
Wednesday 10 February: Wednesday walkSee the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. CBC Contact: Cynthia Breheny [email protected]
Sunday 14 February: Mt Ginger Ale – M/R and cycleThe idea is to ride mountain bikes from the Ginini car park down the fire trail and aroundMtGingera.Wewillchain the bikes to trees at the base of Mt Ginger Ale and walk cross country from there. More details will be avail-able from the leader for interested participants. Map: Corin Dam. Leader: David Dedenczuk 0417 222 154 [email protected] Transport: $40 per car. Book by Friday 12 February.
(Mon) Tues–Thurs (15 )16–18 February: Weed survey, Kosciuszko National ParkSurvey (on foot)of areasofKNPover3days–daywalks– for possible incursions of highly destructive mouse ear hawkweed (MEHW). Volunteer surveyors will be oriented to MEHW spotting and under supervision of Greening Australia/NPWS. Coordinator: Cynthia Burton [email protected] Map: TBA. Transport, food and Accommodation: provided by GA (drive up afternoon of 15 Feb) Limit: 4.
Wednesday 17 February: Wednesday walkSee the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. BBC Contact: Peter Wellman [email protected]
Sunday 21 February: High Range – M/RA scrubby walk from the Corin Dam Rd to the rarely visited High Range high point. Participants should not object to scrub. More details will be available from the leader for interested participants. Map: Corin Dam. Leader: David Dedenczuk 0417 222 154 [email protected] Transport: $20 per car. Book by Friday 19 February.
Monday–Thursday 22–25 February: Depot Beach 4 day camp – Easy grade with swimming, surfing, snorkellingAn opportunity to enjoy 4 days’ camp at the Depot Beach Campground. Activities include walking around to Pt Upright along a spectacular wave cut platform, walking along to Pebbly Beach to snorkel and surf, a short walk in the rainforest, and another day exploring the Durras beaches. Campers need to bring their own tent or van (powered site $23 per site), gear + food, etc as there aren’t shops nearby. Tent sites $5–$10 per person per night, depending on number of participants. Please book asap with me so I can arrange for tent sites and for joint car travel. We will meet at Spotlight in Qbyn, 6 Bungendore Road(akaKingsHighway)by8.30amonMonday22Feb.JointactivitywithCBC&BBC.Leader:[email protected] Transport: ~$50 per person.
Wednesday 24 February: Wednesday walkSee the Wednesday walks information at the head of the Activity program, for conditions on participating. NPA Contact: Mike Smith [email protected]
27–28 February: Sub 24 Hour Camping #1 (S24C#1): Brandy Flat Hut – S/EDay 1: An afternoon constitutional along Gudgenby Creek Fire Trail from Caloola Farm. Camping by Brandy Flat Hut. Day 2: A morning return by the same route. Approx 8km 100m climb. Ideal bush break for busy people. Suitable as an overnight pack trip for beginners. Map: Michelago. Leader: Sean Sunley 0433 073959 [email protected]. Transport:≈$30percar.Book: Preferably by email before 1800 Thu. Limit: 16.Sunday 28 February: Leap Year picnic and day walks from Honeysuckle Camp groundTomorrow is the Leap Day for 2016. CBC invites members past and present to celebrate this once-in-4 year event with a social occasion. It’s an opportunity to meet other walkers past and present and renew old acquaintances, explore the old space tracking installation area and other points of interest. Please bring a picnic lunch or BBQ, chair or rug. You may like to camp overnight (but you will need to book with the Namadgi Visitors Centre). Meet at Honeysuckle Picnic Grounds 12 midday. Leader:[email protected]
Sun 28 February to Sat 5 March: Seven days on Flinders Island, Tasmania – M/M–RAll bushwalks are day trips from campsites. Visit: Strzelecki Peak 6–7 hours, a regular but steep track 780 m of ascent and descent in 14 kms, the highest mountain on the island. Also Pillagers Peak and Mt Hauland 440 m of ascent, Mt Killicrankie traverse 4–6 hours, PatriarchWildlifeCentre,Red Bluff and Sellars Point beachwalk 5–6 hours, Wybalenna and other tourist activities. Mostly on track or beaches, some off-track. See: www.flinders.tas.gov.au and www.parks.tas.gov.au/?base=3834. Flinders Island is 63 km long and 31 km wide. Accommodation will be mostly car based camping at free of charge campsites, with occasional cabin possible. Leader: Peter Conroy, [email protected]. Expressions ofinterestbyearlyFeb2016.Confirmtravelby~Mon22Feb2016. Maps: Tasmap 1:100 000. https://www.tasmap.tas.gov.au/do/product/100000DIG/8517DIG. Digital download for $2 or printed map for $10, digital download includes GeoTIF and .kml,kmlformatfilewillloadintoGoogleEarth.Also,atnocost, see http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/draw/ and select, Open Cyclemap, WorldTopo4U, or Google Hybrid. Transport: Fly to Flinders Island from Launceston or From Tullamarine Airport Melbourne. See www.visitflindersisland.com.au/sharp-airlines/ We will hire cars on the island.
Thursday–Thursday 10–17 March: Walking in Tasmania with the Hobart Walking Club – Variety of walks – M/M to M/RThe Hobart Walking Club (HWC) and the CBC are working together to arrange visits to each other’s favourite walking areas. The HWC will be hosting CBC members for a week in 2016 – Thursday 10 March to Thursday 17 March. Overnight trips (e.g. hut based day walks on Mt Field, Tyndalls and Mt Murchison Circuit) will be offered over the long weekend 11–14 March and then day walks from a Hobart base (e.g. CapeRaoul,MtWright,WellingtonFallsCircuit)onthefinalthree days. The HWC will also be offering walks with grades similar to the easy/medium Wednesday walks. We will be able to book on walks before arriving in Tasmania Maps: TBA. CBC Coordinator: Lorraine Tomlins 0434078496 [email protected] Accommodation: responsibility of par-ticipants. Transport: TBA. Bookings: by 30 November – late bookings accepted.
Saturday 26 March: Middle Creek – M/RA walk part way up Middle Creek to a rock and a geocache, GC26Y22. Middle Creek is likely to be quite scrubby. Around 15 km and 550 m climb. Maps: Rendezvous Creek and Yaouk. Leader: Roger Edwards 6288 7863 (h) [email protected] Transport: ~$15.00. Limit: 8.
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Activity program2–3 April: Sub 24 hour camping #2 (S24C#2):
Hospital Creek Hut – S/EDay 1: An afternoon promenade along Hospital Creek Track and Old Boboyan Road from Yankee Hat Picnic Area. Camping by HospitalCreekHut.Day2:AmorningreturnbyFrank&JacksHut and Yankee Hat Rock Art. Approx 10 km 100 m climb. Ideal bush break for busy people. Suitable as an overnight pack trip for beginners. Map: Yaouk. Leader: Sean Sunley 0433 073 959 [email protected]. Transport: ~$50 per car. Book: Preferably by email before 1800 Thu. Limit: 16.
Saturday 9 April: Orroral Valley Heritage Walk – S/ECBC is organising this walk in conjunction with Minders of Tuggeranong Homestead. Meet at 1.30 pm at the Orroral River campground, just inside the entry to Namadgi National Park. The walk of about 4 km each way goes over into the Orroral Valley and along to the Orroral Homestead, former home of decorated Light Horseman and intrepid pilot Andy Cunningham. Afternoon tea will be served after a talk about Cunningham and his colourful career. Return the same way. Gold coin donation. Bookings required: contact JennyHorsfield62314535,[email protected]
30 April–1 May 2016 Sub 24 hour camping #3 (S24C#3): Bushfold Flat Hut – S/EDay 1: An afternoon lope along Australian Alps Walking Track from Honeysuckle Campground. Optional trip to Booroomba Rocks. Dry camping by Bushfold Flat Hut. Day 2: A morning return by the same route. Approx 8 km 200 m climb. Ideal bush break for busy people. Suitable as an overnight pack trip for beginners. Map: Williamsdale. Leader: Sean Sunley 0433 073959 [email protected]. Transport:≈$40percar. Book: Preferably by email before 1800 Thu. Limit: 16.
Monday–Monday 2–16 May 2016: Flinders Ranges in South Australia – M/M and one at L/RA joint CBC/BBC activity. Enjoy 9 day walks + touring the Flinders Ranges from Melrose and Wilpena Pound. Details in the October it. Leader:[email protected]
28–29 May 2016 Sub 24 Hour Camping #4 (S24C#4): Westermans Hut – M/EDay 1: An afternoon ramble along Old Boboyan Road and Waterholes Fire Trail via Boboyan Homestead Ruin, Lutons Shed, and Waterhole Hut. Hut. Camping by Westermans Hut. Day 2: A morning return by Burnt Hill and Long Flat Fire Trail. Approx 10 km 100 m climb. Optional trip to Wrights Hill. Approx 2km 100 m climb. Ideal bush break for busy people. Suitable as an overnight pack trip for beginners. Maps: Yaouk, Shannons Flat, Bredbo. Leader: Sean Sunley 0433 073 959 [email protected]. Transport: ≈$60percar. Book: Preferably by email before 1800 Thu. Limit: 16.
Bulletin BoardThe Bulletin Board is for members to advertise (at no cost) goods for sale, private trips or other personal bushwalking-related matters. The Club is not involved in, takes no responsibility for, and does not endorse, the activities or goods advertised here. Hence, if people participate in any activities advertised here, they do so as private individuals, not as members of the Club, and will not be covered by the Club’s insurance.
Conservation Council for the ACTThe Conservation Council for the ACT, of which the CBC is a member, is helping to coordinate ACT participation in a national day for climate action planned for Sunday, 29 November (in advance of international meetings in Paris on CC). ConsACT is seeking volunteers to help out with the event, as well as participants in the main activity of the day, a CC march. Interested individuals can contact [email protected] for further details.
Full skyline traverse of Cradle Mountain from Weindorfers TowerExpression of interest. I am considering undertaking this trip and would like to hear from anyone who would like to join me. Lots of rope work and exposed scrambling are involved. No date planned, just a thought at this stage. Allan Donnelly email: [email protected]
For saleWalking shoes, Merrell, Mimosa Lace, taupe, size Euro 41, USA 10, UK/GB 7.7, cm 27, hardly worn, vgc, bought $179, sell $80 ono. Sue 6290 0490.
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