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Canberra Bushwalking Club Inc PO Box 160 Canberra ACT 2601
www.canberrabushwalkingclub.org
GENERAL MEETING8 pm Wednesday 21 July 2010
Remote area First Aid management for Bushwalkers
Presenter: Allan DonnellyThis presentation will be focused on applying emergency First Aid
management skills in a remote scenario. After a short review of key First Aid competencies there will be a structured remote area
emergency presented to a selected group from the audience to manage. All equipment/ First Aid gear will be provided. Previous
experience/knowledge in First Aid is not a prerequisite.
Main hall, Hughes Baptist Church,
32–34 Groom Street, Hughes
Volume: 46Number: 6July 2010
In this issue2 President’s prattle2 Walks waffl e2 2011 calendar and
photography competition
2 Membership matters3 Walking in South
Africa: review16 June 2010
4 Canberran treasures4 Christmas Creek5 Photos from your
Committee6 Letter to the Editor6 Day walk (poem)6 From the Archives7 Activity program11 Bulletin Board11 Discount offers for
club members
Important dates21 July
General meeting
28 JulyCommittee meeting
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The Canberra Bushwalking Club used to hold regular Walks Planning evenings. A high proportion of the walks programmed emerged during the course of these evenings. Over time, the importance of these evenings diminished as leaders tended to offer their walks ‘out-of-session’.I would like to reinstate leaders’ meetings, once or twice a year, not to restore the old regime for contributing walks, but to gain some of the benefi ts from getting leaders together to discuss:a. Ideas for walks. Is there a place
on the map that looks interesting, but you don’t know whether the cliff lines are passable, the scrub is impenetrable, or the views are really as good as the map would suggest? Chances are that someone has been there and can give useful advice. I hope that we can liven up the program by going to places that have been rarely visited in recent times.
b. Particular issues of relevance to leaders: safety, gear, map limitations, etc.
Each meeting will have a theme for walk areas and issues, though participants are welcome to discuss other locations and issues. The fi rst meeting’s themes will be:a. Eastern escarpment walks
(Macquarie Pass to Brown Mountain);
b. What to do if a party member becomes separated.
The fi rst leaders’ meeting will be held at Linda Stone’s place, 20 Earle Place, Page, from 7.45 pm on Wednesday 4 August. A light supper will be provided. Experienced, new and aspiring leaders are all welcome. I have an extensive (though ageing) range of maps, which cover most areas walked by CBC on weekends.
Jeff BennettsWalks Secretary
The ACT and region has been a delight to walk in lately with the recent rain giving the bush some vivid colours and making the air clean enough to see the furthest ranges. The snow on the Brindabellas was soft and powdery a few weeks back, thus offering a beautiful opportunity to ramble through some of the higher peaks. Pryor’s Hut, being on the south side of Little Ginini was surrounded by snow and looked very picturesque. I hope you are taking the opportunity to get out and enjoy some of the winter offerings. If it is too cold for you, there is always the magic of walks closer to the coast. You may even like to lead a walk yourself or jointly with an experienced leader.The photo competition has closed with many inspiring images. I can imagine the judges struggling to separate the winners from so many great photos. Due to the very high number of excellent photos a sub-committee selected a further set of photos, in addition to those selected by the judges, for display on the web site. I feel these photos will encourage more people to take up or return to bushwalking. Many thanks to the photographers, judges and organisers for making the competition such a success. Make sure you attend the next club meeting as the winning entries, and runner-ups, will be on display.On a fi nishing note, I am happy to report that the club has a growing membership with many new and enthusiastic walkers, primarily due to the efforts of the walk leaders and the Membership Secretary. It is nice to see the club growing as it approaches its 50th year.
Peter JonesPresident
Membership matters
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Please ensure that you keep the Membership Secretary informed of any changes to your email address.New members: Kim Cameron, Cynthia Coppock, Steven Marchant, Liam Mitchell
Gary TreveanMembership Secretary
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President’s prattle
Last year I entered the New York City Marathon. The race started and immediately I was the last of the runners. It was embarrassing. The guy who was in front of me, second to last, was making fun of me. He said, “Hey buddy, how does it feel to be last?” I replied: “Do you want to know?” and I dropped out.
Committee reports
2011 calendar and 2011 calendar and photography photography competitioncompetition
TTh e j u d g i n g o f t h e p h o t o g r a p h y
competition is complete.There were 79 entries from 24 entrants.Calendar photo winners and the runners-up will be announced at the 21 July General meeting.
An order form is now available on the Club’s web site, or email your order to the Social Secretary at [email protected] stating the number of copies you wish to order.
h t t p : / / w w w .canberrabushwalkingclub.org.au/galleries/2011_CBC_Calendar_Order_Form.pdf
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At our June meeting four club members gave a combined presentation about their trip last year to Southern Africa. Keith Thomas and Rene Davies have lived and worked in Africa, and remembering its great bushwalking potential, invited others to join them there on a three-month circuit over the winter season.They started at Pretoria, and after a loop through the Kruger National Park moved west into Namibia then down around the south-west and along the southern African coast, culminating with a walk in the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains.Keith and Rene, plus Meg and Frank McKone, presented some of their photographs and each talked about different sections of the trip. The variety of landscapes was stunning, ranging from the almost lunar landscape of the Fish River Canyon in Namibia (a feature formed as part of the ancient continent of Gondwanaland) to the green and beautiful landscape along the Tsitsikamma Trail in the south.
Walking in South Walking in South Africa: reviewAfrica: review
16 June 201016 June 2010
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The trails were generally provided with convenient camping sites and welcome shelters, though there were opportunities to pitch tents in remote areas and enjoy that sense of wilderness that bushwalkers treasure.
The group was also able to sample some of Southern Africa’s tourist attractions, visiting vineyards, botanical gardens, g a m e p a r k s a n d historical sites.
Jenny Horsfi eld
Several of the areas they walked in were privately owned and managed and bookings for some of the trips had to be made well in advance.
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Walking the Swart Tobie Trail on the west coast of South Africa - Photo by Meg McKone
Climbing the waterfall on Day 7 of the Naukluft Trail in Namibia. Photo by Christiaan Coetzee
Rock formations near Wolfberg Arch Cederberg, South Africa
Looking over Worlds End Naukluft Trail (Day 7), Namibia
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Yes, we are bushwalkers, venturing far and wide to discover and delight in terrain, close to the ACT and further afield, but when not bushwalking, how many of us stay secluded in the warmth and comfort of our own home, unaware of the delightful treasures much closer to home?Having recently enrolled on Rob and Jenny Horsfi eld’s navigation course, I found myself experiencing the wondrous scenery at the back of Kambah and discovering a track along the length of the Murribidgee River, which I did not know existed. The day trip took us to the Red Rock Gorge for a leisurely lunch on the rocks of the river.The following week, I signed on for John Evans’ urban ramble from Point Hutt Crossing to Tuggeranong. This trek took us along the same track as the previous weekend, but further south. If we had continued north, we would have reached the lunch spot from the navigation course.John’s walk took us through Pine Island (south and north) and fi nally to the Tuggeranong Stone Wall. Following the wall eastward brought us to the main road directly opposite the Tuggeranong leisure centre (swimming pool complex).While I don’t live on the southside, I have been to the hyperdome many times and would never have known of the existence of the stone wall if it weren’t for John’s walk.
I took a party to this lovely place in June.Christmas Creek is a mossy grotto accessed from the Glow Worm Glen track at Bundanoon. Instead of descending to the glen after the fi rst set of metal stairs, follow a taped side track to the left. The track, not always distinct, proceeds to Buchanans Lookout and, after a series of descents and climbs with lookouts in between, drops to Christmas Creek. The grotto is dark and mossy with a small waterfall at its top end. Because of the low light you will need a tripod if you want to take good pictures.In all probability, Christmas Creek would have a rich display of glow worms at night, but the track out would be impossible to follow after sunset and if you camped nearby you would need to carry water. The creek does not have a pristine catchment.
Jeff Bennetts
Christmas CreekChristmas CreekTrip report
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This wall marks the boundary of the original Tuggeranong and Yarralumla homesteads.How many other treasures are we missing by not paying attention to our own backyard?
Alison Milton
Tuggeranong Stone Wall
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Photo spread
Photos from your Committee
OrroralBrigitte Tabuteau
Hotham sunsetQuentin Moran
Crosscut Saw, VictoriaPeter JonesBlack Mountain
Brigitte Tabuteau
Jagungal from GungartanJeff Bennetts
Kanangra WallsLinda Stone Coolamine Homestead
Quentin Moran
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sweating upsweating upthrough regrowththrough regrowthemergingemergingon to rock slabson to rock slabsthe breeze blows coolthe breeze blows cool
from the hilltopfrom the hilltopI watch clouds movingI watch clouds movingrain showersrain showerssweeping the landsweeping the landjoy overflowingjoy overflowing
scrub bashingscrub bashinglosing heightlosing heightlosing heartlosing heartand wondering …and wondering …where am I going?where am I going?
swing down the gullyswing down the gullygasp up the spurgasp up the spurbreeze on the ridgebreeze on the ridgelunch with a viewlunch with a viewflow down the hillflow down the hill
the sun goes downthe sun goes downbehind the Brindabellasbehind the Brindabellasdark grey … broodingdark grey … broodingI feel this dayI feel this daypassing into historypassing into history
Gerry Jacobson
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Literary contributions
From the Archives
Mt CoreeMt Coree has been in the news lately with the commemoration of the border survey beginning in 1910.A trip up Mt Coree on Easter Monday in 1967 mentions the ‘diffi cult scrub’ that is still a feature of the area. But the party saw something now lost to us: ‘Lunch at a creek in the valley was eaten in a shower of rain with corroborree frogs crawling out of the rocks on which we’d made a fi re.’The CBC Walks program for the latter part of 1967 shows that their range of activities was not much different to our own programs. There was a car-based camp at Chakola in the Kangaroo Valley, with day walks and a climb of Wattamulla Mountain. One Saturday saw a ‘gourmet walk’ up Paddy’s River to Murrays Corner ‘with expert tuition in culinary art by the leader’. Another car camp on the South Coast included a climb up Mt Dromedary. There was a wildfl ower visit to Barren Grounds, a visit to Tidbinbilla Tracking Station, a picnic up the Molonglo Gorge and a walk up Pigeon House.More strenuous walks included a traverse of Tidbinbilla via Fishing Gap; a long weekend in the Mother Woila region, and an exploratory trip along the Upper Tuross.
Jenny Horsfi eld
Letter to the Editor
I joined CBC in September 2004. At the time I didn’t know how to lace up boots correctly or roll a waterproof shell into its hood. I loved the view west from Canberra to the Tidbinbilla Range, but had no idea of what was there. Thanks to living legends like Rob Horsfi eld and Rupert Barnett and their readiness to impart skills to others on their great walks, I started to see a bit of Namadgi National Park and Tasmania. I led my fi rst walk to Mt Orroral in October 2005, having fi rst reconnoitred it with my mate Max Smith. I didn’t know it at the time, but the committee likes to check out new leaders, so the club president booked on the walk. Thankfully, I brought all the participants back alive!Since then I’ve participated in over 400 walks, worn out a few pairs of boots, learned that having suffi cient water is essential and that light-weight gear and laughter can keep the ravages of age at bay for a while.All types of walks are great. Our health and fi tness, other commitments and interest determine whether we participate in short rambles, day walks, over-nighters or multi-week epics in local, interstate or overseas locations. The thing is, we get out and have a go, enjoying what nature has for us.I reckon if this little bunny can lead a walk, many more of our club members could. Jeff Bennetts, our Walks Secretary, often reminds us of the help and resources available to ease us into leading a walk. Do Rob and Jenny Horsfi eld’s Navigation Course, talk to an experienced hand, get involved in the navigation on your next walk, grab a co-leader…Wouldn’t it be great if we had such a number and wide choice of walks that no one was refused because a walk was full and that every style was catered for?CBC is an excellent walking club and one wouldn’t be dead for quids … don’t you reckon?See you in the bush soon.
Cheers.
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Activity program
Wednesday 14 July August: Wednesday walkCBC continues its participation in the Wednesday walks program shared with FBI and NPA. Co-ordinator: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h).
(16)17–18 July: Gorgeous Gorges Gourmet Weekend – M/MDrive to Bundanoon YHA on Friday evening, our base for the weekend. On Saturday, we will have another go at the Nattai Gorge. Access to the Nattai will be via Boxvale at the southern end and, at the northern end, via the track which runs to the river from the Mt Waratah (Hidden Ck) car park between Mt Waratah and ‘The Crags’ property. Walk is expected to be 5–6 hrs. On Sunday, we will walk the spectacular and beautiful Bargo Gorge, twice as deep and twice as wide as Boxvale, on track, 4½ to 5 hrs walking. The YHA is a renovated early 20th century home of delightful ambience. Shared meal on Saturday evening. About 5 hrs walking each day. Maps: Picton, Mittagong 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: ~$150 per car, ~$50 per person. Accommodation: ~ $60.
Saturday 17 July: Mt Domain – M/RWalk along the fi re trail to Fishing Gap then off track through patches of regrowth and with some rock scrambling to reach the peak. Lunch at the top whilst admiring views of Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and the Cotter Valley. Total climb of about 700m. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25,000 Leader: Contact after 1 July, Mike Bremers 6292 3408(h), [email protected] Transport: $36 per car + TNR entry fee. Limit: 8
Activity programArrange for your Club-related activities to be included in the program with
Jeff Bennetts (Walks Secretary)Ph: 6231 5899 (h), Email: [email protected], Post: 6 Toohey Pl Wanniassa ACT 2903
Distance and diffi cultyDistance: (S) Short - under 12km/day(M) Medium - 12-20km/day(L) Long - over 20km/dayNote: In calculating distance, 1 km is added for every 100 metres climbed.
Terrain:(E) Easy - fi retrail, 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. Book by Thursday 2.00 pm for the following weekend (both one-day and multi-day walks) so the leader has time to arrange transport.Check with the leader about:
X the need to carry water, tents/fl y, 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 37¢/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 fi gures given 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 Offi cer, Rob Horsfi eld ([email protected], 6231 4535 leave message if no answer). The Check-in Offi cer or the Walks Secretary (6231 5899), not the Police or other bodies, should be the fi rst point of contact for worried relatives if you are late in returning.
Information for participants
Equipment hireTake advantage of the excellent gear that the Club has available for hire before lashing out on your own equipment. The Equipment Offi cer is Rob Horsfi eld, who can be contacted on 6231 4535 (h).The equipment available and current rates per weekend/week are set out below. Hirers are responsible for collecting and returning the equipment. The hiring charge (but not the deposit) is waived for members who are ‘fi rst time’ 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 (e.g. damaged or dirty) and whether they are returned late.
Item w.e./weekOlympus two person tent $15 / $40Macpac Microlight one person tent $15 / $403 season bag, mat and liner $10 / $25Assorted packs $5 / $15Trangia and fuel bottle $5 / $15Snow 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.
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Activity programand follow the Alpine track to Bushfolds Flat. We will then follow the fi re trail for a while and will walk back to Honeysuckle creek ‘off track’, on an old overgrown fi re trail. The weekend can be joined for one day or both. Maps: Corin Dam 1:25,000 (Sat/Sun); Williamsdale 1:25,000 (Sun). Leaders: Austin Kenney 6262 2358 and Eva van Gorsel 0437 574 389, please book with Austin. Transport: ~$35 per car. Accommodation: Camp at Honeysuckle ~$11 per person.
Sunday 25 July: Umbagong District Park – S/E, XA combined CBC and Parkway church urban ramble. Something north of the lake. Stroll around Umbagong District Park between Macgregor, Holt and Latham on Gininderra Creek to see what is there. Around 7 km. Map: Hall 1:25,000. Leader: John Evans 6288 7235(h), [email protected] Transport: TBA. South-siders meet at Parkway church, cnr Tuggeranong Parkway and Sulwood Drive Kambah at 1 pm. Further details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au
Saturday 31 July: Mt Foxlow – M/E–MFrom the car park just off Woolcara Lane at the entrance to the Yanununbeyan Conservation Area, we will head off track until we meet the Foxlow fi re trail, then about 2 km up Foxlow itself for lunch. Return initially along the fi re trail then swing off track along a ridge through attractive light forest to end the day. Short car shuffle, about 5½ hours actual walking. Map: Captains Flat 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: ~$15
Sunday 1 August: Race Point – M/MA long drive via Nerriga. We walk from Touga Road to an isolated clifftop lookout over a grand, remote and rarely seen part of the Shoalhaven Gorge, between Water Race and Tail Race creeks. On the way we will explore the cliffs overlooking the Shoalhaven and Water Race Creek. Maps: Nerriga, Touga 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h). Transport: ~350km return ~$130 per car, ~$32–$40 per person. Limit: 12.
Tuesday 3 August: Border Marker Hunting around Angle Crossing – M/M, XAn easy paced day east and west of Angle Crossing with a reasonable return time. The 100th led walk for CBC. With little previous hunting on the eastern border of the ACT, it will be interesting to see what this turns up. Around 14 km and 500 m climb. Map: Williamsdale 1:25,000. Leader: John Evans 6288 7235(h), [email protected] Transport: ~$10 per person. Further details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au
Tuesday 3 August: Navigation Refresher 2010 #7 – an evening looking at PC software and GPSAn evening looking at the integration of GPS and digital maps and their use for walk planning and reporting. Routes, waypoints and tracks can be exchanged between
Sunday 18 July: Mt Palerang – M/MPalerang is a mountain near the Great Dividing Range south of the Kings Highway (the pointy one on the right as you approach Braidwood). Access is via Rossi and Forbes Creek. We won’t stay in the shadow (Stan has patented that walk!) but climb to the top. On a clear day you can see Braidwood, the Budawangs, the Brindabellas … and the Canberra water jet! The access ridges have moderate scrub and a few easy scrambles; there are also a few kilometres of fi re trail walking. Map: Bombay 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h). Transport: ~160km ret, ~$60 per car, ~$15–$20 per person. Limit: 12.
Tuesday 20 July: More border marker hunting on the Boboyan Divide and Scabby Range – L/M–R, pt X(Rescheduled from 8 June.) Quickly insert to the 112 Mile marker via the Grassy Creek fi re trail and a bit of scrub. Follow the border NE through the area where Mouat’s and Johnston’s surveying parties met in late April 1915 (enjoying a special dessert – half oranges hollowed out and fi lled with jelly (see p122 of Matthew Higgins’ Rugged Beyond Imagination). Continue on towards marker A86 on the steep SE slopes of Sentry Box Mountain. Exit down Grassy Creek to the Grassy Creek fi re trail and so back. Around 21 km and 300 m climb. Maps: Shannons Flat, Yaouk 1:25.000. Leader: John Evans 6288 7235(h), [email protected] Transport: ~$30 per person. Further details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au.
Wednesday 21 July 2010, 8 pmMONTHLY MEETING
Practical First AidPresenter: Allan Donnelly
Main hall: Hughes Baptist Church32–34 Groom Street, Hughes
Saturday 24 July: Goorooyaroo and Mulligan’s Flat – M/MThis walk will transit these two adjacent parks which form the northern fringe of the ACT west of the Federal Highway. The former has great views and the latter is attractive woodland. We will meet at the Mulligan’s Flat car park in the suburb of Forde at 9.30 am, aim to fi nish the walk by 3. Go down Horse Park Rd, turn into Francis Forde Drive as per sign, then left into Amy Ackman Drive which will take you to the Mulligan’s Flat car park. Short car shuffl e. Map: n/a. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: drive yourself but please book as usual; there may be someone from your area who needs a lift.
24–25 July: Booroomba Rocks and Deadmans Hill loop – M/R, M/MWe will leave Canberra early Saturday morning for Honeysuckle campground. From there we will follow a lovely track to Booroomba Rocks carpark and on to Booroomba Rocks where we will leave the track to scramble up some granite rocks. From the top we will have magnificent views! The return to Honeysuckle campground is mainly off track; we will set up camp when we get back. Sunday morning we will start off on track through Honeysuckle Creek to Booroomba carpark
COMMITTEE MEETINGWednesday 28 July 2010, 8 pm
at the home of Linda Stone20 Earle Place, Page
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Activity programsuitably capable GPS and computer based mapping programs accessing digital maps. A walk can be planned in detail from the comfort of your armchair and the agony and ecstasy reviewed in detail afterwards. 7.30–10.00 pm. Bring a little supper to share. Presenter: John Evans 6288 7235(h), [email protected] Transport: Drive yourself to my home in Duffy. Further details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au
7–8 August: Budawangs track clearing weekend from Wog Wog towards Corang PeakCome and join us for a most rewarding and invigorating weekend clearing the track between Wog Wog and Corang Peak. As many of you will know parts of this track are heavily overgrown which detracts from the enjoyment of walking in the area. Last year Club members and National Park Rangers cleared a long section of the track from before Corang Peak through to the Conglomerate slopes. This year we would like to complete the unfi nished section. There will be a car camp at the Wog Wog entrance to the park on Saturday night and camp fi re with barbecue. We would encourage as many members as possible to come along to ensure that we can complete the work. Park rangers will be there to supervise and assist us. Leader: Rene Davies 6230 1081(h) [email protected] Transport: ~$105 per car.
Saturday 7 August: Wild Cattle Creek – M/MThis walk is south of Captains Flat in the Tallaganda National Park. It is a wander, mostly off track, along ridges through light, open forest and along the wide open valley of Wild Cattle Creek and other watercourses. About 4 hours actual walking. Return via the purple eatery. Map: Tinderry 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: ~$20
Wednesday 11 August: Wednesday walk – route to be advisedCBC continues its participation in the Wednesday walks program shared with FBI and NPA. Co-ordinator: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h).
Saturday 14 August: Rendezvous Creek cross-over – M/RNursery Creek car park, top end Nursery Swamp, Rendezvous Creek, Boboyan Road near Gudgenby River. This is usually a very popular trip with a car shuttle. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leaders: Jenny & Rob Horsfi eld 6231 4535(h) Transport: ~$40 per car.
Sunday 15 August: Black Mountain and Aranda Bushland – M/EMeet at 9.30 am in the the car park opposite 160 Dryandra St, O’Connor. This walk traverses the Bruce Ridge then crosses into the Black Mt Reserve. Traverse the reserve, following the track part way up the mountain, then along the lake to Yarramundi Peninsula for lunch. Home via the cork plantation and the Aranda Bushland. All on track, about 5 hours walking. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254
9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: drive yourself but please book as usual; there may be someone from your area who needs a lift.
Wednesday 18 August 2010, 8pmMONTHLY MEETING
National Arboretum, CanberraPresenter: Adam BurgessHughes Baptist Church Hall32–34 Groom Street, Hughes
(20)21–22 August: Southern Highlands bushwalking bonanzaDrive down Friday night to the Bundanoon YHA, where we stay the weekend. Mt Carrialoo (to be led by Barry Keeley on Saturday) is brilliant and if you like spectacular views and a bit of a challenge, you will love it. On Sunday, we start at the Fitzroy Falls Visitors’ Centre and follow the west rim track then head off via an old ruin and a tree fern forest, to the cliff line across the Yarrunga creek valley from Carrialoo. On Saturday night, the Bundanoon Pub for dinner. The YHA is an early 20th century home of delightful ambience. Map: Bundanoon 1:25,000. Leaders: Stan Marks and Barry Keeley. Bookings to Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: ~$60 per person. Accommodation: ~ $60.
Saturday 21 August: Old Boboyan Road to Boboyan Trig – M/M/XStart at locked gate at ref 797297 (approx) and thence walk the Old Boboyan Road for 8 – 9 kms then head north-east into the bush to Boboyan Trig. Return to cars via Yerrabi Track. Great views across Gudgenby from Boboyan Trig. Car shuffl e will be required. Grade is ‘X’ as leader has not walked the section on Old Boboyan Road for some years but has walked the rest of planned trip. Map: Yaouk 1:25,000. Leader: Tim Wright 6295 9995 (h) 0409 847 534 (m) [email protected] Transport: ~$60 per car.
Sunday 22 August: Conglomerate Castles – M/MA walk from Wog Wog over, under and around some conglomerate outcrops in the western Budawangs. Features include Tinderry Lookout, The Chute, Goodsell Creek and The Refrigerator. Partly on track but there will be some scrub and easy scrambles around the rocks. Map: Corang 1:25,000 Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899. Transport: ~$25. Limit: 12.
Saturday 28 August: Wild Cattle Ridge – M/EA walk near Captains Flat in the Tallaganda National Park. From Wild Cattle Flat Road, we will follow an open ridge south toward Mt Tumanang. The mountain is too far to access this way in a day and we will lunch on an unnamed peak of 1335m then go on to the cars. Varied vegetation, some interesting views. About 5 hours walking, almost all off track but not hard. Home via the purple eatery.
LEADERS MEETINGWednesday 4 August 2010, 7.45 pm
at the home of Linda Stone20 Earle Place, Page
COMMITTEE MEETINGWednesday 25 August 2010
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Activity programMap: Tinderry 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: $60 per car, ~$20 per person.
Saturday 28 August: Caving at Wee JasperWith guidance from Bill Wallace who knows these caves and has been in them many times, a look into a couple of the caves. No ropes required, but helmet and light, and clothes which will get very dirty. Map: Couragago 1:25,000. Leader: John Evans 6288 7235(h), [email protected] Transport: ~$60 per car. Limit: 10. Further details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au.
Sunday 29 August: Uriarra Former Pine Forest – M/MAbout half on fi re trails and half through burnt out pine forest with the possibility of fallen timber to negotiate. Climb up Uriarra Hill, Mt Blundell and Ganges Peak. Map: Cotter Dam 1:25,000. Leader: Roger Edwards 6288 7863(h) 6208 5444(w) [email protected] Transport: ~$30 per car, $7–$10 per person.
4–5 September: Upper Endrick – S–M/E (with harder optional side trips)This pack walk is 11 km each way on fl attish fi re trails from near Nerriga to a lovely campsite near Endrick River, passing below the impressive cliffs of the Sassafras Plateau in the Budawangs. Relax around the campsite, or on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning do optional side trips with day packs on or off track depending on the interests of the party, perhaps to Sallee Creek, The Vines (both easy), Battleship Rock (rough) and the Aboriginal Bora Ground (longish, great views to Pigeon House), some with co-leader Jeff Bennetts. Suitable for people who want an easy pack walk as well as those wanting more on the side trips. Map: Endrick 1:25,000 or CMW Budawangs. Leader: Alison Milton 6254 0578(h) 6289 2717 (w), [email protected]. Transport: ~270km return ~$100 per car, ~$25–$40 per person. Limit: 12.
Saturday 4 September: Nattai Gorge/Boxvale Tramway – M/MWalk through light forest then traverse the spectacular and beautiful Nattai Gorge near Mittagong. Lunch at Boxvale Creek then back to the cars along the historic tramway alignment. All on track but a steep climb out of the gorge. About 4½ hrs actual walking. Map: Mittagong 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: ~$100 per car, ~$30 per person
Wednesday 8 September: Wednesday walk – route to be advisedCBC continues its participation in the Wednesday walks program shared with FBI and NPA. Co-ordinator: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h).
(10) 11–12 September: The Castle and Pigeon House – L/M–R, S/MTwo consecutive day walks to the Castle and Pigeon House. The Castle walk will be the more strenuous involving a 700 m climb overall along a track with some steep sections and an exposed rock scramble at the top. The hard work of climbing is rewarded with magnifi cent views. The Pigeon House walk is shorter than the Castle at 4.8 km, but involves a 480 m climb with some steep sections and ladders near the top. Again, the climb is
rewarded with fi ne views at the top. You can join in one or both of the walks. Camping on Friday and Saturday nights near the Castle trail head at Yadboro. There will be a dawn start for the Castle walk. Maps: Corang and Milton 1:25 000. Leader: Monika Binder 6139 1887, [email protected] Transport: ~400 km return, ~$145 per car. Party Limit: 12.
Saturday 11 September: In the shadow of Palerang (S/E–M)A walk in the Tallaganda National Park. From the Forbes Creek track head east of Hoskinstown, follow trails to Mulloon Creek, then along the Palerang fi retrail before swinging west off track for about an hour to the creek and the Mulloon fi retrail back to the cars. Mostly on track. The forest is different from that near Canberra. About 5 hours actual walking. Map: Bombay 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: ~$15
Saturday 18 September: Bushfold Flats – M/E–MFollow the Australian Alps walking track from the Booroomba Rocks car park to Bushfold Flats, an area of open forest and grassland. Transit the fl ats, then follow the track until lunch on a rocky outcrop with views north, east and west. Follow the track to the Mt Tennent fi re trail and then drop down, off track, to the Flats and return to the cars. 5 hrs actual walking, all on track. Map: Williamsdale 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: ~$10
(24) 25–27 September (Canberra LWE): Blue Mountains – M/MLeave Canberra Friday night and stay in a comfortable 4 bedroom house in Blackheath for the long weekend. Saturday: along the cliff top from Gordon Falls, Leura to Scenic World, Katoomba, including the valley (4–5 hours). Sunday: into and along the valley fl oor below Wentworth Falls, returning via the Valley of the Waters (6 hrs walking, plenty of steps). Monday: Govetts Leap to Pulpit Rock (3½ hours) or Grand Canyon from Evans Lookout (4½ hours). Map: Katoomba 1:25,000. Leader: Edwina Yee 0418 651 421, [email protected] Transport: ~$70 per person, Accommodation: ~$75 for the weekend. Limit: 12.
(27) Tues–Thurs 28–30 September: Blue MountainsWe will base ourselves at Blackheath Caravan Park; you can choose camping or cabins. This trip can be done in conjunction with Edwina’s trip the weekend before, or as a standalone. The walks are negotiable but may include Glow Worm Tunnel and Dry Canyon (M/E–M), Narrow Neck to Clear Hill (L/E), Mt Hay (S/E–M); Centennial Glen and Porters Pass (M/E–M); Ruined Castle (S/E–M). Maps: from among Rock Hill, Katoomba, Jamison, Ben Bullen, Cullen Bullen 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h); book early (it’s NSW school holidays) if you want a cabin, but in any case by 23/9. Transport, Accommodation: ~TBA. Limit: 12
Sat–Mon 2–4 October: Kiandra to Orroral Valley on the AAWT – L/M, XThree days on the AAWT. A long day 1 with an early start and drive, then Kiandra to Hainsworth Hut with a full bag,
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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 peo-ple 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.
Notices for the Bulletin board should be emailed to the Walks Secretary: [email protected]
Walking in England ? Or roots in England?You may be interested in “Awakening Albion” a new book about a seven-week walk from Cornwall to Norfolk following the Michael and Mary Ley line. The book contains poetry and journalling by me and others, and is richly illustrated. I have some copies at the wholesale price of $20. Gerry Jacobson – phone 6281 3850
Wednesday walkThe regular mid-week walk series continues, close to Canberra with a destination to be decided. Contact the coordinator before 8 pm Tuesday to fi nd out destina-tion and meeting place. CBC coordinator is currently the Walks Secretary, Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h). This walk is every Wednesday and the clubs, CBC, FBI and NPA take turns to host it. Details for each Wednesday are now available by email and interested members should contact the Walks Secretary.
BackpacksBackpacks – Macpac (Cascade harness), Kathmandu, Wilderness Equipment, Black Wolf – several new and some used (excellent condition) –most under half cost price – Ideal multi days trips – details phone Louise Thake 0428 247 570
House Sitting for BushwalkersWant to go away walking and not worry about the gar-den? Call Cate on 0407266942 and I will gladly look after your place, experienced reliable and mature.
‘Gear for sale’ tableIn place of our one-night auction, as in previous years, we shall put out a table at General Meetings, for a while. Hopefully it will be of benefi t to those wanting to get rid of equipment and those wishing to buy some. Please label gear for sale with adequate personal details and asking price.
Discount offers for club membersDiscount offers for club membersOutdoor & adventure stores in Canberra who give a discount (usually 10%) on most of their stock to CBC members are:Adventure TrekkingLonsdale Street, Canberra CityBelconnen Camping World,Oatley Court, BelconnenPhillip Camping World,18–24 Townsend Street, PhillipTuggeranong Camping WorldHomeworld Centre, Tuggeranong
34 km and 550 m climb. Day 2 Hainsworth to Oldfi elds Hut 27km and 300 m climb. Day 3 Oldfi elds to Orroral 27 km and 300 m climb. Maps: Ravine, Tantangara, Rules Point, Rendezvous Creek and Corin Dam 1:25,000. Leader: John Evans 6288 7235(h), [email protected] Transport: ~$200 per car. Limit: 4 (+ 4 if another cooperative driver can be found). Further details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au
2–4 October: North-western Budawangs – M/M, partly XA 3-day trip from the Nerriga entrance to Morton NP to some rather rarely visited Budawangs mesas with low but interesting cliffs and nice scenery and wildfl owers. On Saturday morning we walk 8 km to our campsite on upper Running Ck, from whence we walk out on Monday afternoon. Over half this section is on track. In between we visit with day packs only: Saturday pm – Castle Hill; Sunday – Smilers Tops, Barneys Hill and Crafts Crown; Monday am – the lovely Square Top Mtn. Some scrub and scrambling but I don’t envisage anything very diffi cult. Maps: Endrick 1:25,000 or CMW Budawangs. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h); if booking after 23/9 use 0418 662 870. Transport: ~270km return ~$100 per car, ~$25–$40 per person. Limit: 8.
2–4 October: Budawang weekend – M/MI have booked basic accommodation near Nerriga on the edge of the Morton National Park for the long weekend, driving down Saturday morning. We will leave Canberra on Saturday morning and walk to Churinga Head for lunch with a spectacular view over Ettrema Gorge and, if like 2009, wildfl owers in abundance (2½ hours easy off track). Then go to our accommodation. On Sunday, will attempt to reach the bora ground on Quiltys Mountain (7 hrs walking all on track incl one short, steep section); but if the weather is bad, we will turn around at the Vines (5¾ hrs walking, no rough bit). Return home Monday morning. The bunkhouse holds four to six. Others can use tents but all can use the shower. Maps: Endrick and Touga 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: ~$40, Accommodation: depends on numbers, ~$20
Fungi, Quilty Red Ground, Budawangs, NSW
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