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 requirement that all walkers sign an acknowledgement of risks and obligations, search and rescue procedures, equipment hire, etc.
From the Forbes
Creek track head, follow the trail north through attractive open forest to
South Black Range trig point with its enormous rock for morning tea, then along
an open ridge to rejoin the track for a while. Swing east then south off track
before returning to the cars. About 4½ hrs actual walking. Map: Bombay
1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@infrastructure.gov.au
Transport: $40 per car, ~$10–$15 per person.
An exploration of
the Nattai wilderness. We’ll follow Starlights Track to McArthurs Flat thence
along the Nattai River to the Wanganderry Creek junction. Depending on
conditions, we’ll go up or down stream and attempt an ascent via a side creek
to the Wanganderry Tableland area. Thereafter we’ll either descend back to the
Nattai for further such explorations downstream, or head to the Allum Creek
headwaters. Campsite unknown – either by a creek or atop a ridge, whatever
takes our fancy. Lovely Hawkesbury sandstone country with spectacular cliffs
and walls. Maps: Hilltop, Nattai 1:25,000. Leader: Ian S. Transport:
tba Limit: 8
Climb Stockyard Spur
from Corin Dam, past Pryors Hut to Mt Gingera. Follow the border south to
Blackfellows Gap, looking for border markers. Return via the Mt Franklin fire
trail/road. Around 25km + 1500m climb. Map: Corin Dam 1:25,000. Leader:
John E. Transport:~$40 per car, ~$10 per person. Further details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au Limit:
8.
What’s going on in
our woodlands? Presenter: Dr David
Shorthouse, Fenner School for the Environment and Society, ANU
Main meeting room,
St John’s Church Hall, Constitution Avenue, Reid.
A working party to
clear vegetation on the Corang Plateau Track, organised and assisted by NPWS
rangers. This follows on from an enjoyable and productive workparty at Folly
Point last year. Map: Corang 1:25,000. Leader: Rob H. Transport:
$108 per car, $27–$36 per person.
Leave Canberra
Friday night, stay in comfortable cabins at Depot Beach Caravan Park. Saturday
will be the spectacular Little Forest Plateau with views to the Budawangs,
Pigeon House and beyond. Lunch at Ngaityung Falls. On Sunday, we will start at
Pebbly Beach and climb Durras Mountain via the made trail and then drop down to
Snake Bay via an open ridge line. Lunch is either Snake Bay or Clear Point
depending on timing. Each person is responsible for his/her own meals. About 5½
hrs walking on both Saturday and Sunday. Maps: Kioloa/Durras/Tianjara/Milton
1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@infrastructure.gov.au
Transport: ~$160 per car, ~$50 per person. Accommodation: ~$50–60
Shannahans Mtn,
Booth Range, Max’s Hut, Naas River, Horse Gully Hut, Shannahans Mtn; reasonable
going, beautiful country. Maps: Michelago, Colinton 1:25,000 Leader:
Tim W. Transport: 150 km return, $54 per car, $13–50–$18 per person.
After a latish start
from Bundanoon we follow old and partially overgrown tracks north of the main
tourist area to some excellent lookouts over Bundanoon Ck, before descending to
the exquisite mossy gully of Christmas Ck, reminiscent of the Green Room in
Monolith Valley. Then return to the Glow Worm Glen by dusk for a view of the
glow worms. Back in Canberra around 8.30 pm. Map: Bundanoon 1:25,000.
Leader: Jeff B. Transport: ~300km ret, ~$108 per car, ~$27–$36
per person. Limit: 12.
Drive to the locked
gate at the end of Woolcara Lane and walk, mainly on track, to this grassy peak
for lunch and spectacular views. About 5½ hrs actual walking. Map: Captains
Flat 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@infrastructure.gov.au
Transport: ~$40 per car, ~$10–$15 per person.
Take advantage of
the summer rains to do two trips of one week each. The routes will be chosen
from Redbank Gorge to Mt Zeil (highest peak in the NT), an exploration of the
north side of the Chewing Range east of Ellery Creek, Mt Giles area and Hugh
Gorge – Brinkley Bluff – Standley Chasm area, depending on conditions,
especially any recent rain. Map: Hermannsburg 1:250,000. Leader:
Meg M. Transport: $lots.
This is yet another
repeat of the first trip conducted after the CBC was formed in November 1961.
Start at Gurrangorambla Creek, walk about 7 km and climb about 200 m on fire
trails to camp at a picturesque clearing about half way between Oldfields Hut
and Murray Gap. An optional 8 km round trip on tracks to the top of Bimberi,
the ACT’s highest peak, towering 500 m above, can be undertaken either in the
afternoon or the next morning. Expect a cold night, clear mild days, great
alpine scenery. The trip will be conducted at a pace to suit the leader’s unfit
condition, though more energetic options are also available. Maps: Rendezvous
Creek & Rules Point 1:25,000. Leader: Alan V. Transport:
~$150 per car.
Features some spectacular views and
interesting rock formations above the Shoalhaven River. The walk starts near
the end of Matodoro Ridge Fire Trail and descends 400 m via Assay Buttress to
the Shoalhaven River. The 600 m ascent of Backbender Buttress followed by a
short walk along the edge of the scarp brings us to Wineglass Tor. Return to
the car is via a descent to the Tims Gully/Shoalhaven River confluence followed
by an ascent of Monitor Mount. Map: Touga 1:25000 Leader:
Keith T. Transport: ~$120 per car, $30–$40 per person; 4‑wheel drives
are required.
Start and finish at
Orroral camp ground. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leader:
Rob H. Transport: ~48 km each way, $35 per car, ~$9–$12 per person.
About half on fire
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. About
600 metres of ascent involved. Map: Cotter 1:25,000. Leader:
Roger E. Transport: ~$30 per car $7–$10 per person.
Camp at Seatons Farm
campground on Friday night. On Saturday we ascend Eualdrie Trig after which we
head south to Weddin Gap and then east to our first water drop. The next
morning we climb Weddin Mountain and visit some of the gullies to the south
west, hopefully finding Black Spring on our travels. This will lead us to our
second water drop. Return to the cars will be via Wentworth Gully, Black Gin
Gully and Seatons Farm. Water will need to be carried each day. No campfires. Maps:
Marsden, Grenfell and Bendick Murrell 1:50,000. Leader: Keith T
and Irene D. Transport: ~$200 per car.
Leave
Canberra around 9am Saturday, lunch at the Robertson Pie Shop then a 1½ hr walk
at Minnamurra Rainforest. On Sunday, will do Otford–North Era Beach return (15
km, 5½ hrs actual walking) along the spectacular coastline of the Royal
National Park and associated features. On Monday, we will do a short walk
through the rain forest below the cliffs of Macquarie Pass before lunch at the
Pig and Whistle, Robertson and 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@infrastructure.gov.au
Transport: $180 per car, ~$60 per person, Accommodation: ~$55
Explore
Condor Creek upstream from the bridge at Thompsons Corner to Shannons Flat.
Apparently several old fords there. Walk described in Beyond the Cotter by
Allan J Mortlock and Klaus Hueneke ANU Press Canberra 1979, Condor Creek and
the Six Fords. Around 8 km + 150 m climb. Map: Cotter Dam 1:25,000.
Leader: John E. Transport: ~$40 per car, ~$10 per person. Further
details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au
Limit: 8.
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