The program for a month usually covers walks from the second Wednesday of the month to the second Wednesday of the following month. This program covers from the second Wednesday of May to the second Wednesday of June.
For more walks, see the Program for last month or next month.
If you are not familiar with the procedures of the Club, please read the Information for Walkers for details of booking on a walk, gradings, our disclaimer, search and rescue procedures, equipment hire etc.
Saturday 13 May – Palerang – M/R
We’ll climb Palerang, the central mountain of the new council with the
same name. Going in from the Braidwood-Bombay end we follow the Bombay Fire
Trail, visit point 1059 and transverse the rocky ridges of Palerang itself to
return via the Mulloon Fire Trail. Map: Bombay 1:25000 Leader: Gösta L
Transport: ~$15
Sunday 14 May – Orroral Valley/Legoland
and Beyond – M/M
From Orroral Valley carpark cross the Orroral River, climb up a firetrail
of about 400m to walk to magnificent rocky outcrops known as the Belfry,
Cloisters and onto Legoland. Explore this area, which includes a large cave
underneath, and then eat lunch admiring the view. We continue along the ridge to
another rocky outcrop nick-named Easter Island Statues before a steep and often
slippery descent down through the bush to the valley floor. If lucky I’ll find
the track! We return walking in the valley looking up at the scenery that we
have earlier walked. Map: Corin Dam 1:25000 Leader: Janet E Transport:
~$11
Sunday 14 May – Bendoura Hill –
M/M&E
Generally following the Moonlight Hollow Road with side trips to Bendoura
Hill, Bushranger Hill, Forest Knob and Bulls Head. Map: Tidbinbilla
1:25000 Leader: Roger E Transport: ~$10 Limit: 12
Sunday 14 May – Black Range – M/E
From the Forbes Creek track head, follow the trail north through
attractive open forest to South Black Range trig with its enormous rock for
morning tea, then along an open ridge for about a km to rejoin the track for a
while. Loop east then south off
track before returning to the cars. About
4¾ hrs actual walking. Map: Bombay 1:25000 Leader: Stan Marks
6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@dotars.gov.au Transport:
~$12
13-14 May – Corang Peak and Corang
Lagoon (Beginners’ Walk) – S-M/M
This is a reasonably easy walk suitable for people with no weekend walking
experience. We walk via Corang Peak to camp on Canowie Brook and return to the
cars via Corang Pool. There are many scenic views along the way. If time permits
we will visit the caves in Burrumbeet Brook. Contact the leaders for further
details or for assistance with gear and food. Maps: Corang 1:25000 Leaders:
Rene D and Keith T Transport: ~$25
Tuesday 16 May 7:15 pm – Navigation
Refresher #2 of 4
Venue: Kambah. This is an
evening exercise on the method of dead reckoning with a short refresher
before-hand. Members may attend all or part of the three remaining events as
needs or interests determine. Leaders: Jenny H and Rob H. This
has been over-subscribed in past years so please book early.
Saturday 20 May – Budawangs Exploratory:
Oaky Creek and cliff below Mt Nibelung – M/R
We will start from the Yadboro River and walk up the creek that comes from
Monolith Valley between Owen and Nibelung. When the creek gets too steep we will
walk up to the Nibelung cliff base to look-look. Return the reverse. Map:
Corang 1:25000 Leader: Chris L Transport: ~$30
Sunday 21 May – Snowy Corner – L/R
This is a great trip over the Tidbinbilla Mountain and Peak with a descent
from the latter direct to the Camels Hump Fire Trail. Map: Tidbinbilla
1:25000 Leader: Rob H Transport: ~$8
(19) 20-21 May – Durras Weekend – M/E
Leave Canberra Friday night and stay in cabins at Depot Beach.
The Saturday walk is an ascent of Durras Mountain through the rainforest
from the SW - not the usual Pebbly Beach-Pretty Beach route - and views to take
your breath away. Sunday will be the Little Forest Plateau with views west to
the Budawangs, north to Pigeon House and beyond, then home.
We will eat at the cabins on Saturday night, no shared meal organised by
me. About 5hrs walking on Saturday,
4hrs on Sunday. Maps:
Kioloa/Durras/Tianjara/Milton 1:25000
Leader: Stan Marks
6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@dotars.gov.au
Transport: ~$40-$50, Accommodation: ~$40-50
Saturday 27 May – Harrisons Peak – M/E
A walk through open forest near Captains Flat, initially on a fire trail
to Harrisons Peak which has views from Lake George to the Tinderry Range.
We then walk off track through lovely open forest toward Mt Foxlow and
then back to the cars. About 5hrs actual walking.
Map: Captains Flat 1:25000 Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h),
6274 7350(w), stan.marks@dotars.gov.au
Transport: ~$15
Saturday 27 May – Navigation Refresher
#3 – M/M
This is a day trip to the south west of Kambah consolidating position
finding techniques using compass and maps. Members may attend the one or two
remaining events as needs or interests determine. Map: Tuggeranong
1:25000 Leaders: Jenny H and Rob H
Sunday 28 May – Meryla Pass-Sandy Creek
Lookouts – M/R
From the top of Meryla Pass, south-east of Moss Vale, we walk on and off
track to some fine lookouts above the two sandstone cliff lines of Sandy Creek
Gorge, including the long nose point at GR 570 548.
Also good views east to Kangaroo Valley.
Be prepared for a fair bit of scrub.
Map: Bundanoon 1:25000 Leader: Jeff B Transport:
~$30 Limit: 12
Sunday 28 May – Tinderry Range – M/R
A bushbashing and rockhopping extraganza. A walk along the the main ridge
of the Tinderry range from the Michelago-Captains Flat Road. We’ll head to
Tinderry Peak and see how far we get. We’ll return to the cars via a slightly
different route that will take the party off the ridge in an easterly direction,
through some outstanding rock features, followed by a short road bash. Leader:
John K Map: Tinderry 1:25000 Transport: ~$15 Limit: 8
29 May-8 June – The Great North Walk –
L/E
This is the long distance walk from Sydney to Newcastle (~11 days). The
time chosen should avoid the summer heat and the cold of winter. The walk is
very scenic and enjoyable. Leader: Jenny H Transport: public,
costs TBA.
Saturday 3 June – Middle Creek – M/E-M
Walk from the Yankee Hat car park across open country to where the creek
enters a valley, then through open forest, attractive and largely unaffected by
the fire with lunch by the creek. Return
to the cars along on a somewhat different route.
Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25000 Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h),
6274 7350(w), stan.marks@dotars.gov.au Transport:
~$15
3-4 June – Mt Gudgenby – M/R
Boboyan car park - Bogong Ck - Mt Gudgenby - saddle upper Naas Ck - saddle
south east of Gudgenby - Boboyan car park. A spectacular peak and a sheltered
campsite. (This is a re-scheduled trip). Maps: Yaouk, Rendezvous Creek
1:25000 Leader: Rob H Transport: ~$10
10-12 June – Royal National Park – L/E
Leave Canberra mid morning Saturday, lunch at Robertson then to Minnamurra
Rainforest for a loop walk (1½ hrs) to the Falls.
On Sunday, do Otford-Gairies Beach (17.8km, 5½ hrs actual walking) along
the spectacular coastline of the Royal National Park and associated features.
On Monday, short walk before lunch at the Pig and Whistle, Robertson on
the way home. Nights at Gerringong
youth hostel. Shared ‘everyone
bring something’ meals both evenings. Map:
to be provided Leader: Stan
Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w) stan.marks@dotars.gov.au
Transport: ~$40-$50 Accommodation: ~$45
10-12 June – Namadgi National Park –
M/R
Middle Creek - Big Creamy Flats - Mt. Namadgi - Rotten Swamp - Sams Creek
- Scabby Range - Mt Gudgenby. Stoves only. Map: Rendezvous Creek
1:25000 Leader: Sandy B and Ian S Transport: ~$10 Limit:
8
10-12 June Morton NP – Bibbenluke and Mt
Owen – M/M(R)
Saturday: Wog Wog car park to the Bibbenluke Mountain campsite via Corang
Peak and Arch, Conglomerate slopes and Burrumbeet Brook. We’ll base camp here
for the weekend. Sunday: we’ll explore the Mt Owen/Mt Cole area.
This will require some rock scrambling to get onto Mt Owen. Monday -
we’ll return via the same route with a side trip to the Yurrunga Lookout for
some great views. Leader: John K Map: Corang 1:25000 Transport:
~$25 Limit: 8
Wednesday 14 June – Wednesday Walk
The regular mid-week walk series continues, close to Canberra with a
destination to be decided. Contact the leader before 8pm Tuesday to find out
destination and meeting place. Leader: Allan M
For more walks, see the Program for last month or next month.
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