Walks Program

 

Dec 24 (Tue) ROYAL NP
From Wattamolla walk along the Coast Track to Curracurrong (Eagle Rock) to enjoy the views from up high; return the same way and finish with a swim at Wattamolla. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY - PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE FOR THIS WALK HAS BEEN CHANGED MAPS: RNP MAPS TRANSPORT: $22. Car

Dec26-Jan3 NEW ZEALAND - SOUTH ISLAND - RICHMOND RANGES. (QQ)
Fly into Nelson December 26. Walk starts December 28 and finishes January 3rd. 6 nights 7 days. Returns to Nelson. Hut to hut hiking and all on track, although we will free camp if possible. I have not walked in this area before. A lot of allowance is made for the weather, possible side trips and possible exploring for free camping. Days 3-7 are all up high with a lot of time on exposed ridges. Spectacular views, steep climbs and descents. Party Limit 6. Experienced walkers only. I have one place left. Contact me for more details. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS: TRANSPORT: $LOTS.

Dec27-Jan1 KOSCIUSZKO NP – JAGUNGAL AREA (QQ)
Round Mountain to Mount Jagungal and back (6 days/5 nights). Round Mountain car park, Tumut River, Farm Ridge fire trail, Grey Mare fire trail to Doubtful Creek. Up Doubtful Creek to Cesjacks Hut, Jagungal Saddle, Mt Jagungal (camping on top). Track down to Grey Mare fire trail, O’Keefes Hut and Farm Ridge fire trail to cars. Driving on 26 Dec to camp the night at 3 Mile Dam camp site. Bring water carrier/container to carry water short distance for some campsites. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: TOOLONG RANGE AND JAGUNGAL OR MOUNT JAGUNGAL (1:40). TRANSPORT: $182.

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. **

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. **

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.

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