Walks Program

 

Jan 23 (Thu) EPPING - GUILDFORD - PROSPECT - FAIRFIELD - GUILDFORD - EPPING - Cycling
Choice of leaving from Epping, Olympic Pk or Guildford Station. The ride takes us out to Prospect Reservoir, southeast down Prospect Ck to Fairfield & back to Guildford, Parramatta via Rail Trail & back home via Carlingford tramway route. Note: we are not riding to Fairfield City Farm or Orphan School Ck on this ride. Plenty of places to join or leave the ride. Please ring to confirm details etc by Wed. Helmets, Hi Vis jackets, sunscreen, water, spare tube, pump & repair kit required. Limit 8. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: Bike

Jan 25-27 BUDAWANGS (Q)
This walk starts from the near the Clyde River bridge at Yadboro. You will need to be there for 9am start Saturday morning. I will drive down and camp at Yadboro the Friday night before. Use Deadmans Gulch walking track for approx 4km, then through easy bush land to the junction of the Clyde River and Pigeon House Creek. We will set up camp about 2km from here, camping nearby Pigeon House Creek. Total hike about 6km. There are 2 wicked hills on Deadmans Gulch track, apart from that this is an easy off track walk. Then we will use day packs to explore west nw along the Clyde Gorge and east ne along pigeon house Ck. We will be wading and/or swimming with packs to explore, returning to the same camp for 2 nights. This is a relaxing bush walk with lots of river wading, river swimming and exploring. Experienced walkers only. Stoves only. Exploratory. Compulsory swims. wet feet. Some scrub. Some scrambling. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM/EXPLORATORY MAPS: CORANG. TRANSPORT: $100 ** Note: This Trip also appears on the Walks Program of - South Coast Bushwalkers. **

Jan 26 (Sun) IRON COVE - Social/Historical
Short 7 km summer walk circumnavigating Iron Cove. Start the loop at Haberfield, Callan Park, King George Park, Iron Cove Bridge, Henley Marine Drive, Rodd Point, Timbrell Drive, Robson Park and back to the start. Swimming opportunity at Drummoyne Olympic Pool if desired. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: SYDNEY STREET DIRECTORY. TRANSPORT: PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Feb 12, 13 Wed/Thu BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q)
Evans Lookout, down the Horse Track, then on to Acacia Flat, with a visit to Blue Gum Forest. Return route to be decided, depending on the number of cars. A scenic walk to the classic Blue Gum forest. At the time of writing, the route is open; however, the (now usual) caveats regarding floods, landslides, heatwaves and fires apply. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: KATOOMBA, MT WILSON. TRANSPORT: $43.

Feb 15, 16 ETTREMA GORGE (Q)
An overnight walk hiking one of the best sections of Ettrema Gorge. This walk starts and ends on Tolwong Rd. Across the plateau and descend via Boomerang Pass. Then north along Ettrema Ck, through Sentry Box Canyon to camp near or on Myall Creek. Exit on Day 2 via Myall Creek & Churinga Head. Campsite may be very rough. Two long and tough days. Possible exposure. Possible compulsory swims, full waterproofed pack required. Wet feet. Steep scrambling. Stoves only. Fit and experienced walkers only. Party limit 6. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: HARD MAPS: TOUGA, NERRIGA. TRANSPORT: $94.
** Note: This Trip also appears on the Walks Program of - South Coast Bushwalkers. **

Feb22-Mar1 2025 SNOWY MOUNTAINS (Q)
We will stay in a lodge in Perisher and do day walks. People do not need to stay for the whole 7 nights. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: TBA. TRANSPORT: $193. ** LEADER ADVISES: The Trip is now FULL. **

Feb 22-25 SNOWY MTS- GUTHEGA AREA (Q)
The plan is to do two 4 day / 3night walks & setting up base camps & going on 2 day walks from camp. Sat 22nd, Walk up the Snowy River from Guthega to the Suspension Bridge near Illawong Lodge then up into Pounds Creek catchment & set up a base camp for the 3 nights. Sun 23rd, First day walk loop on the Main Range (Twynam, Carruthers, Blue Lake, Little Twynam). Mon, 24 Second day trip loop (Mt Andeson, Mt Tate area). Tues 25th, Walk back to Guthega Village by Mid day. Those doing both trips will have Wed 26th to rest & re supply for second walk starting Thu 27th. You will need a good quality tent & stove. Note the weather in the Snowies can change suddenly - be prepared. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: GEEHI DAM, PERISHER VALLEY. TRANSPORT: $195.

Feb27-Mar2 SNOWY MTS - CHARLOTTES PASS (Q)
This 4day/3night walk will involve setting up a base camp in the Trapyard Ck catchment for the 3 nights and two day walks. Thurs 27th -Leave cars near Charlottes Pass & head out to Mt Stilwell & Trapyard Ck catchment & set up base camp. Fri 28th, First full day walk loop ( ? to Porcupine Rocks /Mt Duncan area with views down to Thredbo River). Sat Mar 1st, Second full day walk loop (? to Eagles Nest -Top Station). Sun 2nd, Walk back to cars at Charlottes Pass via Johnnies Plain by midday. Make sure you have a good tent & stove as the weather conditions can change suddenly in these mountains. Note if the weather forecast is bad both these walks will be put back a week. Note: Ian will be away in January you can book in via Col Halpin (02/98761685) he is leading the Guthega Trip. Party Limt 8 for both trips. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: PERISHER VALLEY. TRANSPORT: $197.

Mar 10-15 2025* MURRAMARANG NP (Q)
Three full days days of shortish day walks around the coast, lakes and mountains of Murramarang NP, plus swimming and snorkelling, from a base at the NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort. Book your own cabin or powered/unpowered site. Relaxed trip surrounded by beautiful South Coast beaches and forests, and sparkling clear blue seas. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: DURRAS, KIALOA TRANSPORT: $111.

May26-Jun11 KIMBERLEY NW AUSTRALIA (Q)
Dates are approximate at this stage. Expressions of interest sought by 31 January 2025 for an exploratory trip through Prince Regent NP, in the vicinity of the Roe and Garimbu Rivers. We will need to charter a fixed wing aircraft and a helicopter. Planning on leaving a food drop where the helicopter is inserting us and then doing two week-long trips from our base. Not costed yet but anticipate costs of approximately $3-4000 from Kununurra. Party limit of 4. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/EXPLORATORY MAPS: TRANSPORT: $LOTS

Jun 1-30 2025* FAR NORTH QLD (Q)
Dates and areas not finalised yet, but we could visit Magnetic Island (off Townsville), Atherton Tableland, Daintree NP, Chillagoe Caves, Quinkan area (near Laura), Cooktown, Lakefield NP and smaller NPs along the way. Day walks from car camps / accommodation. Swimming and snorkelling where possible. I’ve made a booking for Frank and me 18-20 June for a Jarramali tagalong Tour in Quinkan Country to see the outstanding Aboriginal art explained by a Traditional Owner; please let me know asap if you’re interested. High clearance 4WDs needed for the Jarramali tour and Lakefield NP - these vehicles are available for hire in nearby Cooktown. Bookings for Lakefield NP need to be made 6 months in advance. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: CONTACT LEADER TRANSPORT: $LOTS

Jun19-Jul10 TREKKING IN MONGOLIA (Q)
Expressions of Interest are sought for two walks with Mongolia Expeditions: (a) Kharkhiraa Turgen Peaks area in NW Mongolia, 8 days walking beside lakes and rushing rivers among snow-capped peaks (b) Altai Mountains in Western Mongolia, 8 days walking at elevation of 2000-3000m with optional side trip to climb snow covered Malchin Peak 4051m above glaciers. Tour total 22 days. We carry day packs only. This trip is a repeat of the successful trips in 2019 and 2023 undertaken by Canberra Bushwalking Club members. https://www.mongolia-expeditions.com/Trek-Mongolia-trekking-tours/30/Altai+Mountain+Trek/https://www.mongolia-expeditions.com/Trek-Mongolia-trekking-tours/4/kharkhiraa-turgen-peaks-trekking-tour/EOI closes 21 Jan 2025. The route is mostly on tracks but some sections are rocky. There are some interesting creek crossings where you may get wet and cold. Experienced multi-day walkers only, ability to walk up to 25km per day, ascents/descents 800m per day, 3000m passes, good balance on scree slopes and track record of getting along well with others on extended trips. Cost includes flights within Mongolia, transfers, accommodation in hotels and tents, all meals while walking. Itinerary includes rest days and some cultural visits. Tour cost USD$3565 to USD$4860 depending on group size. DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: TRANSPORT: $LOTS

Jul29-Aug8 KAKADU NP (Q)
11 days from Maguk/Barramundie Gorge across trackless country to Twin Falls Ck, Rainforest Ck, Jim Jim Ck and exit at Jim Jim Falls. Dates approx at this time. Access dependent on road clearance after the Wet. Early starts to avoid walking in the hottest parts of the day, participants must be accustomed to hot weather walking. Will have to carry water through parts of the day. Expect fantastic swimming spots and rarely seen art sites. Cooking on a fire unless you want to bring a stove. Contact leader for further details. Firm EOIs required by 30 Jan 2025 for permit application process. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: GOODPARLA, KOOLPIN, JIM JIM FALLS 1:50000 TRANSPORT: $LOTS