Walks Program
Apr 1 (Tue) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP (Q)
Wentworth Falls Station, Darwins Walk, Wentworth Falls, Undercliff, Over Cliff Track, Lilians Bridge Track, Sublime Point Road, Gordon Falls Reserve, Leura Mall, Leura Station. This walk takes in the eastern half of the Grand Cliff Top Walk and will be completed at a leisurely pace. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: KATOOMBA. TRANSPORT: $35
Apr 3-6 ETTREMA GORGE (QQ)
An exciting and demanding section of this stunning gorge full of emerald green pools – hopefully still warm enough for lots of swimming! For experienced walkers only, you must be fit and confident swimming with pack. This walk starts from Tolwong Road at Touga. Entry to the gorge via Boomerang Pass, traversing Sentry Box Canyon. Camping 2 nights at Jones Creek with plenty of time for Jones Ck exploration on Day 2. Day 3 travel north to Cinch Creek with a visit to Perryman’s Falls if we have time. Camping at Cinch Creek junction before exiting via Dungeon Canyon & Tullyangela Creek. Day 4 will be long and demanding. All off track, steep scrambling ascents and descents, some minor bush bashing, extended creek wading and swimming with packs, wet feet, party limit 4. Car shuffle required. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/HARD MAPS:. TRANSPORT: $94. ** Note: This Trip also appears on the Walks Program of - South Coast Bushwalkers. **. ** LEADER ADVISES: The Trip is now FULL. **
Apr 6-13 KAKADU NP (Q)
I have signed on for a commercial Willis Walkabouts trip to Kakadu in the Baroalba Ck/Mt Brockman area which is fairly near to Jabiru. This will be six days walking and last day overnight at the Cooinda resort with an early morning wetlands cruise before driving back to Darwin.The trip looks quite interesting, details https://irp.cdn-website.com/01744755/files/uploaded/kh03-25b.pdf.Trip list price is $2, 695, discounts may apply. Participants supply their own breakfasts, lunches and snacks, evening meals provided by Willis. Please make all booking arrangements for this trip direct through Willis, details on his website as above. You have to arrange your own transport to/from Darwin and accommodation at your expense. Return travel from Darwin to Kakadu is included in trip cost, conditions as per website. Please let me know if you are interested in coming on this trip. Its short notice, you will need to book in before the end of March. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: NOURLANGIE CK 1:50. TRANSPORT: $LOTS
Apr 21 (Mon) SYDNEY HARBOUR NP (Q)
Taronga Zoo to Spit Bridge. Relaxed walk visiting Bradleys Head, Georges Head and Middle Head. Time to take in magnificent harbour views, stroll along beaches and explore historic military sites. Catch ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo. Return by bus from Spit Bridge. There will be cafes along the way but carry some water and food for the day. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: SYDNEY HARBOUR NATIONAL PARK. TRANSPORT: $Public
Apr 29 (Tue) BLUE MOUNTAINS NP
Glenbrook Station, Bruce Road, Brook Road, Chalmers Lookout, Williams Lookout, Ross Lookout, tramway track, Explorers Road, Glenbrook Park. A short walk for views over Glenbrook Gorge before joining Karen Taylors picnic in Glenbrook Park. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: PENRITH. TRANSPORT: $24
May 2-4 GARDENS OF STONE NP (Q)
Base camp at Baal Bone Gap with vehicles (two nights). Day walk out to McLeans Pass and on to The Pondage on the Saturday - traversing very attractive pagoda country. The road into Baal Bone Gap has been recently upgraded. Will check out the water situation at The Pondage (near Point Cameron) to prepare for a future overnight walk to that location. Suitable for Prospectives. Bring gaiters for day walk. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: BEN BULLEN TRANSPORT: $72. ** Trip rescheduled from 28/03/2025 due to bad weather forecast **
May 4 (Sun) KU-RING-GAI NP BEROWRA WATERS
Great on-track walk from Cowan station to Berowra station (5hr) or Mt Kuring-gai station (17km 680m ascent/descent 6 hr). Great views on open ridge tops, passing Berowra Waters foreshore. Mt Kuring-gai station exit provides a long track section along a pretty creek. https://bushwalkingnsw.com/walk.php?nid=995. Carry 2-3L water. Starts Cowan station 7.40am. DISTANCE: TRIP GRADE: MAPS: SEE URL TRANSPORT: $18 ** Trip rescheduled from 23/03/2025 **
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
Jun 9-25 KIMBERLEY NW AUSTRALIA (QQ*)
9-26 June. 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. This trip is now Full. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/EXPLORATORY MAPS: TRANSPORT: $LOTS. * The Walks Secretary has designated this trip as worth TWO Q walks towards qualifying for full membership of CMW. ** Trip rescheduled from 26/05/2025 **
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