sbw winter program 2016

Winter Program 2016

THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INC – Winter Program 2016

Grading System - Distance S < 10km, M 10-19km, L 20-30km, X >30km Fitness 1-3, Ascent 1-3, Terrain 1-3, Exposure

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SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INC P.O. Box 431 Milsons Point NSW

WALKS GRADING

Day Walk: A day walk means walking all day - the walks usually start at 8:00am and finish by dark. Often we have dinner

afterwards.

Weekend Walk: A weekend walk may start Friday night and camp at the start or early Saturday morning. On the first day, the party

usually gets to camp after 3:00pm and before dark, (hopefully). Happy hour occurs before dinner and is a time when

party members share ‘nibbles’. The next day’s walking could start between first light and 9:00am, usually 8:00 to

8:30am. We usually get back to the cars between early afternoon and dark. After dark finishes do happen, however

they are usually not planned for. Often a dinner is arranged at a venue on the way home.

THE GRADING SYSTEM The Grading System is shown at the bottom of each page and has 4 categories: (D)istance, (F)itness, (A)scent,

(T)errain and (E)xposure

Distance S < 10km, M 10-19km, L 20-30km, X >30km; Fitness 1-3; Ascent 1-3; Terrain 1-3; Exposure

D - Distance: S - Short under 10 km per day M- Medium 10 - 20 km per day L - Long 20 - 30 km per day X - Extra Long more than 30 km per day

F - Fitness: 1 Beginners - frequent long rest breaks 2 Intermediate fitness - stand up regroups, morning tea, lunch and afternoon

tea breaks, stops for views 3 Strenuous, fit walkers only - short regroups, short meal breaks A - Ascent: 1 Flat to undulating 2 Undulating with one or more 200m to 300m climbs 3 Climbs of 300m plus, or one or more large steep climbs T - Terrain: 1 Formed tracks and / or open terrain, no scrub 2 Sections of rough track and / or off track and/or creek crossing and / or

rock scrambling 3 Similar to 2 for long periods and / or thick scrub E - Exposure: Mild to high exposure to heights (yes or no)

Note that some walks may involve an exploratory component where the leader is exploring a new area or feature.

Q - Qualifying: Prospective members note that qualifying walks are indicated on the program with a Q

IMPORTANT: All Q walks require a good level of fitness. It is advisable that new members do a number of easier

walks with the club prior to applying for a Q rated walk.



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Legend

Colour Codes Abbreviations Day Q Walk NP: National Park Overnight Q Walk SF: State Forest Social Activity NR: Nature Reserve Extended Walk SCA: State Conservation Area Any other Activity

* All Map scales are 1:25000 unless otherwise specified.

Advance Notice and Extended Walks Sat 18 Jun -

Tue 28 Jun

Kakadu NP - Maguk to Koolpin This walk includes the most stunning of Kakadu's creeks - Cascade, Barramundi, Gronophylum, Twin Falls and Koolpin. All the swimming you could wish for with an optional pack swim on the second last day. Food party. TRIP FULL Grade: M222

Mon 18 Jul

- Tue 2 Aug

Q

Nitmiluk NP (NT) - Nitmiluk Walks Maps: TBA Section 1 - Jatbula Trail - 5 nights camping at Biddlecombe Cascades, Crystal Falls, 17 Mile Falls, Sandy Camp and Sweetwater Pool. Section 2 - Southern Walks - 4 nights camping at Smitt Rock and Eighth Gorge. Need to arrive in Darwin on Tuesday 19th July at the latest for early departure Wednesday 20th July. Must be willing to share hire car costs. Joint with Bush Club. TRIP FULL. Grade: M212-Q

Sat 13 Aug

- Sun 14

Aug

Q

Blue Mountains NP, Kanangra-Boyd NP, Jenolan Karst CR - Six Foot Track in a Day Maps: Jenolan, Katoomba, Hampton A SBW tradition for a fit and social group of friends who are seeking a challenge by completing this

iconic walk from Explorers Tree outside Katoomba to Jenolan Caves ‘in a day’. A support crew will be essential to the success of the day and wellbeing of the walkers. Good preparation for those considering the K2K challenge a few weeks later. We will be staying overnight at Jenolan Caves for the traditional post walk dinner and frivolity. Cost includes shared accommodation, 3-course dinner on Saturday night, buffet breakfast on Sunday morning, ‘happy hour’ and cost of the support crew and supplies. Saturday dinner drinks are not included. Approximate cost is $200 per person with deposit payable upon nomination due to the need to secure accommodation. Please note that there will be an early start due to the BIG day ahead of us! Walkers and supporters please contact the organiser as soon as possible to secure your spot as late nominees may be restricted due to pre-booked accommodation. Please note that this walk has been scheduled 1 week earlier than previous years due to Oxfam Trailwalker.

Option exists for unsupported return walk to Katoomba on 14/8/16. Grade: X331-Q, Approx. 45km

Thu 25 Aug

- Thu 15

Sep

Walking in the Dolomites and sailing/walking in Croatia Late August - mid Sept 2016 - listed dates are approximate only. Still in the planning stage but a seven day walk in the Dolomites followed by an eight-day sailing/walking holiday in Croatia. After the Dolomites we'll charter a yacht in Croatia for seven nights of sailing and walking along the coast with a couple of days spent in Dubrovnik. Small group. TRIP FULL Grade: TBC



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Sun 28 Aug

- Mon 12

Sep

Italy - Dolomites, Italy Maps: Tabacco 1:25,000 N.030, 07, 015, 06, 022, 023 Expressions of interest are sought for walking the Alta Via 2 (AV2) in the spectacular Dolomites region of northern Italy. For a description of the AV2 see, for example, http://dolomitesport.com/activities/hiking-2/alta-via-two/. The AV2 starts at Bressanone (Brixen) and finishes at Feltre and guidebook duration is 13 days. This walk is scheduled for 16 days to allow for bad weather and diversions from the guidebook to include some challenging vie ferrate (plural of via ferrata). (See http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=6918.) Distance is around 200km, with a daily average ascent and descent of about 900m. It crosses many interesting Dolomites groups including Odle, Sella, Pale di San Martino and Marmolada (highest in the Dolomites). Maximum walking altitude is around 3100m. Accommodation will be in mountain huts (“rifugios”) which serve full meals. This allows light packs with only day walk equipment required plus via ferrata gear. Cost of accommodation and food averages around €45 per day excluding drinks. The standard AV2 includes many “aided” sections where steel cables are utilised to help on steep terrain. This walk will depart from the standard route to include additional challenging vie ferrate. These should include the Sass Rigais, Brigata Tridentina (see alta-badia.org/en/sport-offers/climbing-and-mountaineering/brigata-tridentina-route.html), Piz Boe variant and Eterna vie ferrate. Participants need to be comfortable with big exposure: experience in rock climbing or serious canyoning is essential. Full via ferrata gear including helmets is necessary. The leader may be able to help source some such gear in Australia at reasonable cost. Party Limit. WALK FULL Grade: Varies from day to day and within days from M111 to L333E

Mon 5 Sep

- Mon 12

Sep

Blue Mountains NP, Kanangra-Boyd NP, Nattai NP, Yerranderie SCA - Hilltop to Katoomba Maps: Jamison, Jenolan, Kanangra, Katoomba, Yerranderie This is a far more interesting variation of the Mittagong to Katoomba extended walk that will commence from Hilltop/Wattle Ridge and progress through to Katoomba via the Nattai - Beloon Pass - Yerranderie - Mt Colong - Mt Armour - Kowmung River - Cambage Spire - Bullhead Range - Kanangra Tops and then through to Katoomba via the standard K2K route. Suitable for experienced and compatible walkers although pace and duration will be adjusted to suit. Approx. 7-8 days and dates are subject to confirmation. Grade: L332E

Sat 10 Sep -

Sat 17 Sep

Kosciuszko NP - Charlotte Pass Skiing - Southern Alps Lodge Week Maps: Perisher Valley, Kosciuszko Lodge-based ski day trips from Charlotte Pass. Enjoy the luxury of dry boots, skiing from the door, day trips to places like Lake Cootapatamba, Mt Kosciuszko, Mt Townsend, Mt Lee, Mt Carruthers, Mt Twynam, Watsons Crags, Blue Lake, Club Lake, Mt Stilwell, Twin Valleys, etc, or sharpen up your teles on the lifts. (Lifts at Charlotte Pass will be open for the whole week.) Experience the outrageously cooperative spring snow and choose the grade to suit yourself. Come for some or all of the week. Cost for the week $445.50 for Southern Alps club members and $526.50 for visitors, fully catered. Great value for full board. You can come for less than the full week, cost pro-rata. Booking should be made and deposit paid early as it is likely the lodge will be full. Booking and final payment required by 19 August. Grade: Variable

Mon 31

Oct - Thu

17 Nov

Japan - Western Japan: 8 Mountains and 5 Beauty Spots Maps: Yama to Keikoku series A clockwise circuit, starting and finishing in Osaka, visiting eight prefectures, crossing and recrossing the Inland Sea, and popping across to the Sea of Japan and back. We’ll climb eight mountains, big and small, and also have enough time to enjoy the scenic highlights of Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Tsuwano, Izumo and Matsue. All the walks, bar one, are day walks. Grade: M231



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Fri 11 Nov -

Sun 13 Nov

Q

Kosciuszko NP - Snowies Spring Weekend Maps: Perisher Valley, Geehi Dam Beg a day off work and take a spectacular spring long weekend in the Snowy Mountains! We'll drive down and make camp on Thursday evening, and on Friday morning we'll drive on to Charlotte Pass. From there plans have to be speculative as things will depend very much on the conditions. In an ideal scenario there will be a small amount of snow - just enough to be fun - and we'll have a look around the main range, possibly camping in the Albina region. It may be possible to visit Mt Townsend, the Sentinel etc. If there is hard ice on the main range this will be too dangerous and we'll stay down lower. In any case there should be no difficulty visiting the lakes, Snowy valley and/or Mt Kosciuszko. We'll aim to be back at the cars by lunchtime on Sunday to leave plenty of time for the drive home. Grade: M232-Q, could be harder or easier depending on conditions

Tue 27 Dec

- Mon 2 Jan

Q

Kosciuszko NP - Mt Jagungal area - peaks, huts and cascades Maps: mainly Jagungal, Toolong Range, Denison A 6.5 day ramble in the magnificent high country surrounding Mt Jagungal. Start at Round Mountain, visit Jagungal itself, south as far as Gungartan, and then back north to Kiandra. Route planning will be flexible, maybe even improvisatory, but we'll probably include some of the fascinating old huts such as Mawson's, Cesjack's, Boobee and Brooks. Possible side trips to Dicky Cooper Bogong, Mt Tabletop and the Valentine Falls. The route is likely to involve some off-track walking through the open Alpine plains. You will need to travel from Sydney to Round Mountain on 26 December in order to start walking on the 27th. We'll finish on 2 January (public holiday) with a short walk out in order to give plenty of time for the drive back to Sydney.

Grade: M232-Q, about 120km

Wed 1 Feb

- Fri 24 Feb

Southern Patagonia, Chile Maps: TBA A multi day walk in the Parque Nacional Torres Del Paine for the full circuit walk or the W circuit. The plan is to do the full circuit in 9 nights, weather permitting. After Torres Del Paine we will go to El Calafate for a day trip to Perito Moreno Glacier and then on to El Chalten for a few day walks in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. We will travel by public transport and either be camping or staying in Refugios in Torres Del Paine and/or camping/hotels in towns. Expressions of interest are welcome. Party limit. Grade: M323

Fri 24 Feb -

Sun 26 Mar

Carretera Austral, Chile Maps: TBA A number of day and overnight walks along the Carretera Austral, between Coyhaique and Villa O'Higgins (500 slow k's). We'll hire cars to negotiate the trip and getting to walks, due to the lack or unreliability of public transport. I have a plan but what we actually do will depend on factors out of my control, such as weather, the

state of roads and boat or ferry availability. The plan includes walks of 2, 3 and 4 days to glaciers, lakes, mountains, ancient rainforests and semi-deserts, with spectacular scenery all round. We'll also take boats to famous glaciers and caves and check out other activities. Email for detailed notes.

Party Limit Grade: In my trip notes by walk

Above: Cloud in the Capertee, Wollemi NP; Image ©Tom Brennan



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Additional Expenses

TRAVEL: SBW recommends fuel travel costs are recovered at 30 cents per kilometre shared by all the occupants in the vehicle, including the driver/owner. Drivers may however suggest any amount they believe appropriate. There may be other expenses such as tolls & park entry fees. We encourage car sharing, it is environmentally friendly, helps with driver fatigue and it is a good way to get to know other club members. ABSEILING/CANYONING: On abseiling trips, fees may be charged for use of the ropes.

“Parks & Garden” Walks

Sydney abounds with lots of “green areas” and walking routes on formed trails, which Members can use to put on walks after work, midweek or on weekends. There are lots of guide books and websites with information on where to go. If these walks are of grades S111 or S211 then they do not have to be vetted by the Committee prior to publication. However, they must be led by a full Member, who is taking a first aid kit and mobile phone. Members can send their walk to [email protected] up to the Monday prior, for publication in the Short Notice Activity club-wide email, or for lead times under a week, a Member can advertise themselves by sending an email to [email protected]

NPWS Party Limits WILDERNESS AREAS: 8 persons

OTHER NATIONAL PARK AREAS: 20 persons

DEADLINES FOR Spring 2016 PROGRAM Period: Spring 2016 (Sep/Oct/Nov)

Deadline: 28 Jul 2016

Regular Activities Mon night Climbing at St Peters Rock Gym

Indoor climbing at St Peters every Monday night from 6pm. Come and improve your climbing or learn a new skill together with other SBW members. Climbing is a great whole body exercise, helps clear the mind after a busy day and can help improve your confidence in the outdoors (especially for scrambling and canyoning).

Wed night Stair Climbing in the Rocks The weather is cooler and the longer winter walks are upon us. Here is an opportunity to prepare

with some midweek interval training. Join me to work off any work related stress. We'll climb 8 sets

of stairs up to 4 times each. Go at your own pace. Some walk up the stairs, others jog and a few

spring. We walk together between stairs through the historic Rocks and the new Barrangaroo.

Impressive night time views city skyline. Meet 6:30pm every Wednesday throughout winter,

outside Starbucks Coffee on corner of York and Margaret Sts, Wynyard. Please text me so I know to

wait for you.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



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Koala Field Training

Science for Wildlife are regularly completing training days in the Blue Mountains for the Koala

Projects and need your help. By participating you'll be making a real contribution to research and

conservation of the elusive Blue Mountains koala population. On the training day you will learn how

to VHF track koalas, get your eye in "koala spotting", learn some tree identification in the field, and

enjoy a walk around this beautiful study site including seeing some massive trees.

If you would like to join in please email Science for Wildlife; to [email protected] and she

will keep you updated when these training days will be held.

Please note this is not being run by SBW but may be of interest to members.

Mid Week Thu 2 Jun Lane Cove NP - Lane Cove River Circuit Maps: Parramatta River

An oldie but a goodie. Meeting outside the Whitefire Grill & Bar (213 Delhi Road, Chatswood West) at 6:50pm we will join the GNW and walk to De Burghs Bridge before looping back on the other side of Lane Cove River. Approx 11km. Moderate pace with limited breaks. Torch required.

Grade: M211

4-5 June Sat 4 Jun

Q

Blue Mountains NP - Wild Dogs Maps: Jenolan Galong Farm - Ironpot Mountain - Ironmonger Hill and Spur - Blue Dog Spur - Knights Deck - A Knights Pup - Breakfast Creek - Pots and Pans Spur - Ironpot Mountain - Galong Farm Great scenery with two big climbs

Grade: M232-Q

Sat 4 Jun

Q

Blue Mountains NP - Kedumba Valley Maps: Jamison Kedumba Gate - Old Road - Kedumba Valley - Rolling Stones Pass - Lions Head - Lions Head Ridge -

Double Hill A great walk into the Kedumba Valley. An interesting ascent up Rolling Stones Pass and wonderful views from Lions Head. Grade: M232-Q, Approx 13km 600m ascent

Sat 4 Jun -

Sun 5 Jun

Q

Morton NP - Caoura Ridge Maps: Caoura, Bundanoon Caoura Road, Tallong - Caoura Ridge Walk (or possibly ride) along Caoura Ridge to locate and then follow an old fire trail (visible on the aerial photographs) to a clifftop over looking the junction of Bundanoon Ck and Tallowa Gorge. Explore the many interesting features visible on the aerial photos. Find a camp spot and watch the sunset. Exploratory for leader but looks easy on the aerials Grade: M212-Q

Sun 5 Jun Royal NP - Burgh Track Maps: Otford, Appin We will meet at Helensburgh Station, walk east to the coast for lunch and then south to Otford Station. This is the first walk that the Club organised in 1927.

Grade: M221

Sun 5 Jun Blue Mountains NP - Castle Head Abseil Maps: Jamison, Katoomba

Descend Castle Head on the east side of Narrow Neck. Scenic views of the Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary. 5-7 abseils up to 45m. Some exposure while scrambling. Lunch on the Ruined Castle. Grade: S222E, Canyon Grade: 3, 8km ±300m



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Mid Week Thu 9 Jun Garigal NP - Seaforth Circuit Maps: Parramatta River

Meeting at end Currie Road, Forestville (just before the gates to Forestville Park) at 6:50pm, we will complete a circuit including Currie Rd Track - Natural Bridge - The Bluff Lookout - Bantry Bay -

Timbergetters Steps and the Engravings Track. Expect to be walking for approx. 2hrs at a moderate pace with limited stops. Torch required. Grade: M211

11-13 June (Queen’s Birthday Weekend) Sat 11 Jun Ku-ring-gai Chase NP - Mt Murray Anderson Maps: Hornsby

Duffys Forest - Mt Murray Anderson - Duffys Forest This walk follows a rough and indistinct track out to a fairly remote part of Ku-ring-gai Chase. This time we will go out to the north-western knoll of the mountain for fabulous views of Cowan Water and Smiths Creek. Meet at Gordon Station for car convoy. Grade: M212, 12 km

Sat 11 Jun Yengo NP - Womerah Range Mountain Biking Maps: St Albans St Albans Pub - Kief Trig - Womerah Trigh - St Albans Pub

Not the one in SA, the one near Wisemans Ferry. Start at St Albans pub, stiff climb (or push) up Jacks Track to Kief Trig, Womerah Range Trail, camping ground, Womerah Trig (334 m), return to the pub for late lunch and beer. About 35km. Reasonable quality mountain bike needed. Grade: L221

Sat 11 Jun -

Mon 13 Jun

Q

Namadgi NP - Mt Mavis, Namadgi, Kelly & Scabby Maps: Rendezvous Creek, Yaouk Meet at Yankee Hat Carpark on Old Boboyan Rd. Sat: Walk on track then footpad along Bogong Creek then up to Gudgenby saddle. Follow vague footpad down to Naas Creek where we will pick up the remnants of Sams Creek firetrail, follow this route to a spur going up Mt Scabby. Follow the ridge and then dip into the source of the Cotter River, thence down to Scabby Tarn. Camp (18km) Sun: Scale Mt Kelly and down to Bogong Gap, if we have some extraordinary energy a quick trip up Mt Burbidge may be on offer. Then down to Rotten Swamp, up Mt Namadgi, back down to camp at

Big Creamy Flats (9km) Monday off to climb Mt Mavis (SH 1711) then NE to Nursery Creek where we will pick up a track to a second car at Nursery Swamp CP on Orroral Rd (9km) Aboriginal rock arrangements on Namadgi & Scabby, Art around Nursery Creek. Depending on water, participants, weather and cars we may do in reverse or make a circuit back to Yankee Hat missing Mt Mavis. Plenty of scrub and mostly off track, some scrambling. Partly exploratory for leader. Plenty of ups and downs Grade: M233-Q

Sat 11 Jun -

Mon 13 Jun

Q

Blue Mountains NP - Wild Dogs - Jenolan Creek - Scrubbers Hump Maps: Jenolan Day 1: Galong Farm - Coxs River - Jenolan Creek. Set up camp at the junction of Jenolan Creek and Coxs River. . Mid morning start and about 4-5 hours of easy walking over 10 km in the beating heart of the Wild Dogs. Day 2 - Scrubbers Hump - Krungle Bungle Range - Coxs River. This section involves some rock scrambling and mild exposure on the ridge leading up to Scrubbers Hump. Great views and exciting

bushwalking in a remote area of the Wild Dogs. Relatively short distance and 5-6 hours of mostly off track walking. Day 3: Leave camp around 10am to make our way back to Galong Farm via Breakfast Creek and Hobbles Spur. About 13km with a nice climb up Hobbles Spur to finish off the weekend. Grade: M223E-Q



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Sun 12 Jun Ku-ring-gai Chase NP - Bobbin Head Loop Maps: Hornsby A lovely half day walk including coffee at the Marina. A circuit walk includes Sphinx, Warrimoo, Bobbin Head, Gibberagong & Murrua Link Trail. If required could organise a pick up from Turramurra Station. 8:30am start. Grade: M211, Approx 13km

Mid Week Wed 15 Jun Marie Byles Biography Book Launch

"The Summit of Her Ambition: the spirited life of Marie Byles" is the first biography of this remarkable woman. In it, Anne McLeod relates Marie’s adventurous life and her passion for causes that remain relevant today: women’s equal rights, environmental protection, and the spiritual journey. Anne has a background in the film industry, has a degree in Adult Education and writes magazine articles on environmental themes. See the Social Program at the end for further details.

Thu 16 Jun Garigal NP - Barra Brui & Bungaroo Maps: Hornsby Meeting at 6:50pm at Barra Brui Oval, St Ives (off Burraneer Avenue), we will walk out to the Cascades and back. Tracks covered include: Pipeline - Bungaroo - Governor Philip. A moderate pace will be required with limited stops. Torch required. Grade: M211

Fri 17 Jun Wollemi NP - Mystery Mountain Maps: Ben Bullen, Mount Morgan From the old Newnes Hotel cross the Wolgan River and ascend Mystery Mountain. Descend the first line of cliffs and then walk under the cliffs to about GR 438 245, where there is a slot that enables an ascent to the top of the Mystery Mountain Plateau. Then walk towards the top of Zobels Gully. Descend this gully exiting at the site of the former Constance railway workshops. Follow the alignment north to the ford crossing point of the Wolgan River. Return to the old Newnes Hotel. Grade: S233E, About 8km

18-19 June Sat 18 Jun

Q

Royal NP - Waterfall to Otford Maps: Royal National Park Waterfall Station - Uloola Track - Couranga Track - Walumarra Track - Curra Moors Track - Garie Beach - Burning Palms - Otford Station This is a joint walk with CBC. Grade: L221-Q, 25km

Sat 18 Jun Ben Bullen SF - From Heaven To Hell And Back Maps: Cullen Bullen Ben Bullen State Forest, part of the Gardens of Stone region, encapsulates, in a relatively small area, everything that is exciting and interesting about bushwalking – incredible rock sculptures, tall pagodas, narrow slot canyons, magnificent caves, verdant forests and more. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. This walk includes a visit to the stunning Hall of Elrond. All off track, scrambling and exposure. Grade: S222E, About 8km

Sat 18 Jun -

Sun 19 Jun

Q

Blue Mountains NP - Coxs River camping Maps: Jenolan Galong Farm - Hobbles Spur - Cattle Dog Ridge and Spur - Blue Dog Ridge and Spur - Grand Bluffs (camp) - Quartpot Ridge - Tinpot Mountain - Ironpot Mountain - Galong Farm A typical Wild Dogs circuit, with one climb on each day Grade: L232-Q



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Sun 19 Jun Royal NP - Burning Palms Maps: Otford Garrawarra - Mid Era Ridge - North Era Beach - Semi-Detached Point - Burning Palms - Figure 8 Pool - Burgh Ridge - Garrawarra. Spectacular coastal scenery. A mix of foot tracks, beaches, seaside rock platforms, and rock hopping. Steep sections. Meet at Waterfall Station for car convoy. Grade: S222, 10 km

Sun 19 Jun Brisbane Water NP - Woy Woy to Mooney Mooney Maps: Gosford, Broken Bay Part of the Great North Walk that goes through Brisbane Water NP. Visits the peaks of Mt

Wondabyne, Scopas Peak and Leochares Peak, as well as Kariong Brook Falls. Car shuffle needed. Grade: M221, approx 17km

Mid Week Mon 20 Jun

- Fri 24 Jun

Wollemi NP - Cabins at Newnes: Maps: Ben Bullen The new large cabin and two smaller ones adjacent to the Newnes Hotel have been booked We

have stayed in these cabins before and enjoyed the walks and spectacular mountain scenery. Our host, Thomas assists in making our stay very comfortable. Interesting optional walks each day including a visit to the old township ruins, Pipeline Pass and the Glow Worm Tunnel. Or perhaps you just want to relax and enjoy the views. Grade: M111

Thu 23 Jun Castlecrag - Sugarloaf Crescent Maps: Parramatta River Meeting at end Sugarloaf Crescent, Castlecrag at 6:50pm, we will walk for approx. 2.5 hrs along the foreshores of Middle Harbour. Moderate pace with limited breaks. Torch required. Grade: M211

Fri 24 Jun

Q

Wollemi NP - Old Baldy and Skywalker Traverse Maps: Ben Bullen, Mount Morgan

Start at Newnes Campground and walk up Petries Gully and on to the top of Old Baldy. Traverse the summit westwards, enjoying the amazing views, then use Campground Defile to descend to the lower level and walk Skywalker Traverse eastwards. Come down into Petries Gully and return to the cars. Scrambling and exposure.

Grade: S233E-Q, About 6km

25-26 June Sat 25 Jun

Q

Blue Mountains NP - Wild Dogs Maps: Jenolan Galong Farm - Ironpot Mountain - Pots 'n' Pans - Breakfast Creek - Cattle Dog - Knights Deck - North Blue Dog - Ironmonger Spur - Galong Farm A classic Wild Dogs walk with great views. This is a good walk for fit prospectives who have completed other Q walks. Grade: M232-Q, Approx 15 km, 1100m ascent

Sat 25 Jun -

Sun 26 Jun

Q

Kanangra-Boyd NP - Orange Bluff Maps: Kanangra, Yerranderie Another wilderness walk in Kanangra. We will meet on Saturday morning and walk across the Kanangra Tops then we turn right to Coal Seam Cave and the Gingra Range. We will walk down the Roots Ridge to the Kowmung River the up the river to a large flat camp site, Orange Bluff. Nobody sees The Kowmung River unless they walk there. We will return on Sunday via Brumby Ridge. Grade: M232-Q



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Sun 26 Jun Brisbane Water NP - The Icicles Maps: Broken Bay Brooklyn Ferry - Little Wobby - Highway Track (great views) - Rocky Ponds - the Icicles (rocky pinnacles overlooking the Hawkesbury and Dangar Island) - return to Little Wobby for ferry - bus to Woy Woy Grade: M212, About 12 km

Sun 26 Jun Blue Mountains NP - Lawson and Dawes Ridges Maps: Katoomba, Springwood Starting from Linden, we'll head out to the end of Glossop Road before cutting down beneath the dam of Lake Woodford and up to Blue Mountain Trig. From here it's out along Lawson Ridge ending

with a descent down to the Wentworth / Woodford Creek junction. Heading back, we'll shoot up Dawes Ridge along the tops and past Mt Twiss back to the start. Half on fire trail, the rest on open ridges. Bring your long legs. Grade: X322

Mid Week Thu 30 Jun Ku-ring-gai Chase NP - Bobbin Head Maps: Hornsby

What better way to celebrate the end of the financial year than a bushwalk! This week we will do a circuit around Bobbin Head including the Sphinx, Warrimoo & Darri tracks as well as a bit of fire trail. We will meet at 6:50pm on Bobbin Head Rd, just before the turnoff to the Sphinx memorial. Moderate pace with limited breaks. Torch required. Grade: M211

Fri 1 Jul

Q

Wollemi NP - Cliffs and Slots South of the Wolgan River Maps: Ben Bullen Cross the ford at Newnes and park at the locked gate, GR 434 259. Walk the fire trail to GR 448 260, then climb south to under the first line of cliffs. Explore it in the northerly and then easterly direction. If possible, find a way up to the tops. The exit options are several and will depend on what we find. Grade: S233E-Q, About 6km, may be more

2-3 July Sat 2 Jul -

Sun 3 Jul

Blue Mountains NP - Merrigal Creek Maps: Jenolan Galong Farm gate - Hobbles Spur - Blackhorse Ridge - Splendour Rock - Brindle Dog Ridge - Merrigal Creek (camp) - Blue Pup Spur - Cattle Dog Ridge - Pots and Pans Spur - Galong Farm gate. A classic walk, being a circuit of some of the best of the Wild Dog Mountains. Please note: Owen will be out of contact from 1 June to 25 June. i.e. places might still be available after 25 June. Grade: M332, total ascents of 800m on Sat and 1100m on Sun

Sat 2 Jul -

Sun 3 Jul

Blue Mountains NP - 6 Foot Track in a Day Maps: Jenolan, Katoomba Walk the 6 Foot Track in a day, staying at Caves House overnight and catching the bus back to Katoomba the following day. This day walk will be unassisted. Party limit of 8. Grade: X331, Approx 45 km



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Sat 2 Jul -

Sun 3 Jul

Some national park - BWRS NavShield Maps: Supplied Navigation event organised by the BWRS (search and rescue volunteer organisation) that is also their main fundraiser. A great way to help those who might help us in the future whilst practicing our navigation. Starts at 8.45am on Saturday with the one day event finishing at 7.30pm Saturday and two day event finishing at 2pm Sunday. Open to teams of two to six members. About 3 hour drive from Sydney. Exact location kept secret until the Sunday before the event. More info and registration at http://www.bwrs.org.au/?q=NavShield or contact Vivien who might be able to put you in touch with other keen participants. As an added incentive to compete, the SBW committee has decided that the club will cover the team entrance fee for any SBW team that enters, meaning it will only cost you the individual fee of $27.50 to take part. Grade: M222

Sun 3 Jul

Q

Blue Mountains NP - Grose Valley Maps: Katoomba, Mt Wilson Govetts Leap - Cliff Track - Evans Lookout - Horse Track - Govetts Creek - Du Faur Head - Govetts Creek - Govetts Leap Brook - Govetts Leap Grade: L232-Q, Approx 21km, 1000m ascent

Mid Week Thu 7 Jul Lane Cove NP - South Turramurra Maps: Hornsby

Meeting at end of Canoon Road, South Turramurra (outside the gates of the Netball Courts) at 6:50pm, we will spend a pleasant couple of hours exploring the Lane Cove National Park. Moderate pace with limited breaks. Torch required. Grade: M211

Fri 8 Jul

Q

Wollemi NP - Around Minotaur Lair Maps: Ben Bullen Park at GR 431 232 on Wolgan Rd and climb towards Minotaur Lair. Attempt to find a way up to the tops along the southern cliffs of the gully leading to Minotaur Lair. Explore the incredible dissected pagoda and slot country S and E of Minotaur Lair. Return the same way or via Minotaur Lair. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Grade: S233E-Q, About 6km

9-10 July Sat 9 Jul

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Blue Mountains NP - Wild Dogs Maps: Jenolan Dunphys Camping Area - Carlon Creek - Breakfast Creek - Faithful Hound Ridge - Kennel Flat - Blackhorse Ridge - Breakfast Creek - Bellbird Ridge - Dunphys Grade: M232-Q

Sat 9 Jul Blue Mountains NP - Wentworth Falls to Leura via Hippocrene Falls and Lindeman Pass Maps: Katoomba Wentworth Falls Station - Charles Darwin walk - Wentworth Falls - National Pass - Hippocrene Falls - Vera Falls - Roberts Pass - Lindeman Pass - Leura Falls - Leura Cascades - Leura Station Sensational views. Long day. Drink/meal at a pub in Leura afterwards. Grade: M222, Approx 18km

Sat 9 Jul

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Newnes SF - Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern Maps: Cullen Bullen This is a walk in the unprotected part of the Gardens of Stone region. We will visit two stunning locations – Cathedral Cave and Diamond Cavern, starting and finishing on a fire trail off Sunnyside Ridge Road. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. All off track. Scrambling and exposure. Grade: S223E-Q, About 6km



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Sat 9 Jul -

Sun 10 Jul

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Blue Mountains NP - Wild Dogs #1 - Jenolan River Maps: Jenolan Galong Carpark - Ironpot Ridge - Ironpot Mtn - Ironmonger Hill - Ironmonger Spur - Coxs River - Lower Jenolan Gorge (overnight) - Grand Bluffs - Flaggi Clear - Galong Spur - Tinpot Hill - Ironpot Ridge - Galong Carpark. An overnight walk in the Wild Dogs camping in a small clearing in Lower Jenolan Gorge. This walk will provide the usual fantastic views and challenges that the Wild Dogs provides however with a more gentle entry and exit. Approx. ascent 900m / descent 900m. Note - Party limit of 8 with 4 spaces reserved for suitably fit and adventurous Prospective Members. Grade: M232-Q

Sat 9 Jul -

Sun 10 Jul

Kanangra-Boyd NP, Blue Mountains NP - Mount Colong Maps: Yerranderie, Bindook Colong Stock Route - Blackall Rocks - Mt Moore - Myanga Mountain - Barralliers Pass - Murruin Range - Roaring Wind Mountain - Mt Colong - Swamp Head Mountain - Mount Marrup - Woolpack Head - Mootik Plateau - Byrnes Bluff - Mt Armour Fire Trail - Blackall Rocks If there is sufficient interest, an opportunity exists to extend this walk for a few more days to further explore the area. Grade: M333

Sun 10 Jul Brisbane Water NP - Somersby Falls Maps: Gosford This walk starts from Mooney Mooney Creek Junction. Along Mooney Mooney Creek with part of The Great North Walk via Lower Mooney Dam, then head to Somersby Falls. Beautiful Mooney Mooney Creek crossing. Car shuffle required. Grade: M211, 11km +/- 200m

Mid Week Tue 12 Jul -

Wed 13 Jul

Q

Kanangra-Boyd NP - Kanangra to the Kowmung River Maps: Kanangra, Yerranderie Kanangra Walls - Gingra Range - Hughes Ridge - Kowmung River (camp) - Roots Ridge - Kanangra Walls Kanangra Walls car park to the Kowmung via Hughes Ridge, follow the river upstream for 3 km, then return via Roots Ridge. This walk is 27 km long, and the river is more than 800 m below the carpark, so a certain amount of exertion will be required. But it will be worth it, for the expansive views from the Tops, and the special loveliness of the river. Grade: M232-Q

Thu 14 Jul

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Wollemi NP - Petries Slots and the Crater Maps: Ben Bullen Start at Newnes Campground and follow Pipeline Track till about GR 446 272. Walk SW to a glide

block at GR 444 271, then descend south into the Crater. Explore that area and try to ascend back to the tops at about GR 442 268. From here, move on to Petries Slots. Find a descent into Petries Gully at about GR 439 277. Exploratory. Grade: S233E-Q, About 10km

Thu 14 Jul Garigal NP - Belrose Maps: Parramatta River This week we will explore parts of Garigal National Park around Belrose. Meeting point is Morgan Road, Belrose (at the top of the road leading to the fire trail) at 6:50pm. Moderate pace with limited breaks. Torch required. Grade: M211



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16-17 July Sat 16 Jul

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Blue Mountains NP - Mt Solitary Traverse Maps: Jamison, Katoomba Katoomba Oval - Furber Steps - Dardanelles Pass - Sublime Point Trail - Solitary Pass - Mt Solitary - Ruined Castle Track - Landslide - Furber Steps.

Long challenging day walk. Approx 30 km Grade: X332-Q

Sat 16 Jul

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Royal NP - Coast Walk Maps: Otford, Port Hacking The classic walk from Bundeena to Otford along the coast. Start with the ferry ride from Cronulla, end with the train back from Otford. If it's a sunny winter's day this will be a beautiful bright walk, if the weather is foul the views from the cliffs will be spectacular. Can't lose either way! Grade: L221-Q

Sat 16 Jul -

Sun 17 Jul

Secret - Navigation training Maps: Supplied Weekend of navigation retrieving flags from NavShield with a car-based camp on Saturday. A good

way to improve navigation skills, visit the flags you missed during NavShield or learn what the event is about if you did not. There are a couple of spots for prospective members who would like to fulfill the navigation and first aid component for their full membership. Exact location cannot be revealed before NavShield. Grade: M222

Sun 17 Jul Botany NP - French Language Walk Maps: Botany Bay, Bondi, UBD French Language Walk: Maroubra à La Perouse via le coast. Map: rien. Once we start French will be spoken. For some a Gallic walk in the Sydney bush, for others a silent walk. Join the fun, bring a dictionary, easy about dix km, avec le bus on the way home. Grade: Easy 11 km, Start 0930 hours. Grade: S111

Mid Week Mon 18 Jul

- Fri 22 Jul

Brisbane Water NP - “Illoura” at Phegans Bay Woy Woy: Maps: Broken Bay We will stay in a generously proportioned 4 bedroom bungalow is set on a large waterfront block. There are 4 large bedrooms with plenty of sleeping arrangements, 2 modern bathrooms outside deck and a private wharf to Phegans Bay. Well situated for kayaking and bushwalking! Although the house can sleep ten I will limit bookings to eight people. The likely cost is about $150 for the four nights. However there is a separate flat as well and if numbers suit we can incur the extra cost. I need to confirm numbers so please contact me ASAP if you would like a few days in a waterfront cottage with us Grade: S111

Wed 20 Jul SBW Midwinter Feast Fabulous SBW Midwinter Feast, drinks provided, bring a plate. More details closer to the time.

Mid Week Thu 21 Jul

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Wollemi NP - Koopartoo Gorge and Koopartoo Point Maps: Ben Bullen Park at GR 412 209 on Wolgan Rd and climb NW into Koopartoo Gorge. Walk up the gorge and investigate a circular overhang area at around GR 404 222, then climb the cliffs to the east onto the spur and follow it to Koopartoo Point, GR 407 213, exploring pagoda formations and enjoying views along the way. Attempt to descend a slot at GR 407 217, otherwise use Koopartoo Pass to come down into the gorge and return to the vehicles. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Grade: S233E-Q, About 8km



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Thu 21 Jul Ku-ring-gai Chase NP - Hornsby Hills Maps: Hornsby Meeting at end Rosemead Road, Hornsby at 6:50pm, this week we will complete a circuit around Hornsby including parts of the Great North Walk and some fire trails. Good training walk. Moderate pace with limited breaks. Torch required. Grade: M221

23-24 July Sat 23 Jul

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Blue Mountains NP - Wild Dogs Maps: Jenolan Galong Farm - Ironpot Mountain - Ironmonger Spur - Breakfast Creek - Blue Dog Spur - Knights Deck - Cattle Dog Spur - Breakfast Creek - Hobbles Spur - Galong Farm A traditional Wild Dogs circuit - good bush, climbs and views Grade: M232-Q

Sat 23 Jul

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Blue Mountains NP - Traverse of the Gods Maps: Mt Wilson Starting at Frank Hurley Head, we'll traverse the middle ledge across the face of Mt Banks. Expect

good views, stunning rock formations, some scrambling and plenty of exposure. One particularly narrow and exposed section. Exploratory for the leader. Grade: M222E-Q, Approx 12km

Sat 23 Jul -

Sun 24 Jul

Kanangra-Boyd NP - Mt Cloudmaker and Gingra Range Maps: Kanangra, Yerranderie Kanangra - Gangerang Range - Mount Cloudmaker - Ti Willa Tops - Little Gingra Buttress - across Gingra Creek - climb up to northernmost top of Gingra Range (camp) - Coal Seam Cave - Kanangra Tops A classic walk, being some of the best of the Kanangra-Boyd National Park. PLEASE NOTE: Owen will be out of contact from 1 June to 25 June. Grade: M323

Sun 24 Jul

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Blue Mountains NP - Solitary Traverse Maps: Jamison, Katoomba Kedumba Gate - Kedumba River - Mt Solitary - Korrowall Knife Edge - Federal Pass - Golden Stairs Swap cars needed for this walk. Suitable for fit prospectives who have completed other Q walks. Grade: L332-Q, Approx 22km 1000m ascent

Sun 24 Jul

Q

Blue Mountains NP - Walls Pass Maps: Jamison, Katoomba Locked Gate Narrow Neck - Bushwalkers Hill - Walls Pass - Cedar Creek - Ruined Castle - Golden Stairs Visit two historic passes of Narrow Neck. Walls Pass is one of the few "passes" on the eastern side of Narrow Neck. I say "pass" as it involves an exposed 10m descent via chains. Good views of the Jamison. 12km of the 16km is on track, but descent to Cedar Creek is scrubby in places. Grade: M232E-Q, 16km ±540m

Mid Week Thu 28 Jul Lane Cove NP - Lane Cove River Maps: Parramatta River

Instead of heading north towards De Burghs bridge, this week we will follow the Great North Walk to the south through Fairylands towards East Ryde. Meeting location is outside the Whitefire Grill & Bar (213 Delhi Road, Chatswood West) at 6:50pm. Moderate pace with limited breaks. Torch required. Grade: M211



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Fri 29 Jul

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Wollemi NP - Altar Room and Cliffs above Newnes Campground Maps: Ben Bullen, Mount Morgan Park the vehicles at the Newnes Campground. Make our way up the amazing Altar Room, then head east and south east to explore several pagoda spurs above the Newnes Campground. If there’s time, explore a couple of interesting slots to the north. There are several return options, depending on time. Grade: S333E-Q, About 6km

30-31 July Sat 30 Jul -

Sun 31 Jul

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Kanangra-Boyd NP - Kowmung River Maps: Kanangra, Yerranderie Kanangra Walls - Coal Seam Cave - Gingra Range - Brumby Ridge - Kowmung River - camp at Rainbow Bluff or Ferny Flat (or in between) - Hughes Ridge - Gingra Range - Kanangra Walls Classic Kowmung walk with one big descent to the river on Saturday, and a steep climb out on Sunday. On track or open ridges except for the section along the Kowmung, which has some rough bits. I haven't been far downstream from Rainbow Bluff, but there look to be large grassy flats on the aerial photos, so should be excellent camping. Good Q walk for fit prospectives. Grade: M232-Q, 28km, ±900m

Sun 31 Jul Ku-ring-gai Chase NP - Western Shores Pittwater Maps: Broken Bay, Mona Vale We walk the Pittwater Track north to south along Pittwater's western shore from Bennett Wharf to South Elvina Wharf including a new section near Elvina Bay. We walk in tracks, no tracks, across a shallow water bay and a bit of rockhopping, a bit of everything plus a visit to the Youth Hostel. Public transport at both ends with a bus and ferry combination. Grade: M212, 16km

Sun 31 Jul

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Royal NP - Coast Track Maps: Otford, Port Hacking An oldie but a goodie. Spectacular scenery and might see a whale or two if the weather is good. Early start from Otford Station. Grade: L221-Q

Mid Week Thu 4 Aug Ku-ring-gai Chase NP - Bobbin Head & Apple Tree Bay Maps: Hornsby

Meeting location is bottom of Bobbin Head Rd (park just across the bridge) at 6:50pm. This week we will head across to Apple Tree Bay via the Bobbin Head Track. Expect to walk at a moderate pace with limited breaks. Torch required. Grade: M211

6-7 August Sat 6 Aug

Q

Dharug NP - Dharug Traverse Maps: Gunderman Go places you haven't been before. Dharug NP is an area of lovely untouched bushland and this walk will introduce you to places very few people visit. On the way we'll visit Haycock Trig, Foody Trig and the Group 6 aboriginal site on our way to Mill Creek. Grade: M222-Q

Sat 6 Aug –

Sun 7 Aug

Morton NP - Exploring Binnari Pass Maps: Endrick Red Ground Track - Quiltys Clearing - camp at Blackett Creek cave - seach for Binnari Pass - and return via Redgrounds Track We will be walking in on old fire trail. The search for Binnari Pass is exploratory and will probably involve exposure. Grade: M212E



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Sat 6 Aug -

Sun 7 Aug

Q

Kanangra-Boyd NP - Hundred Man Cave Maps: Kanangra We will meet on Saturday morning, walk across the Kanangra Tops to the Gangerang Range then to its highest point, Mount Cloudmaker then we turn south and find the cave. If we have time we will visit Thousand Man Cave. Return on Sunday. Grade: M232-Q

Sun 7 Aug

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Nattai NP - Sharp Peak and Blue Gum Creek Maps: Nattai, Picton Let's explore a new area to the leader in Nattai NP. From Buxton, we'll head on fire trail along the Buxton Plateau to the end lookout, before what appears to be a knife edge traverse to (the aptly

named?) Sharp Peak. We'll then descend to the junction of Little River and Blue Gum Creek, before ascending to take on Eastwood Bluff. Finally a descent via Perrott Bluff to Blue Gum Creek for an easy fire trail walk back to Buxton. Hopefully some nice views, a few big blue gums and some pass finding / scrambling practice. Bring a sense of adventure! Grade: L222E-Q, 25km

Sun 7 Aug

Q

Blue Mountains NP - Wild Dogs Maps: Jenolan

Galong Car Park - Pots'n'Pans - Breakfast Creek - Knights Pup - Knights Deck - North Blue Dog - Coxs River - 391562 - Ironpot Mountain - Galong Car Park Suitable for fit prospectives who have completed other Q walks. Come and visit some rarely walked "Dogs". Grade: M332-Q, Approx 15km 1100m ascent

Mid Week Mon 8 Aug

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Wollemi NP - Penrose Slot Maps: Ben Bullen Park vehicles on the Wolgan Road at about GR 412 208. Head east, climb up to the old Wolgan Valley Railway alignment and traverse some of the Old Coach Road. Head into a deep tributary of Penrose Gully, then up to the tops to connect with the Tiger Snake Canyon Track at about GR 431 190. Follow the track north for a while, then make our way to the top of the Penrose Slot. Descend the slot and then inspect the bottom of Penrose Canyon. Walk down Penrose Gully to re-connect with the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Grade: M233E-Q, About 10km

Mon 8 Aug

- Fri 12 Aug

Illawarra - 5 Days in Illawarra: Maps: Illawarra There will be five days of activities starting from our house in Shell Cove. This includes a visit to the Historical Aircraft Museum at Albion Park, coastal walks to scenic beaches and other attractions

(such as the beautiful escarpment waterfalls) and some bicycle riding. The activities will be notified in advance and you may join us for the five days (limited accommodation) or just for a day or two. Grade: S111

Thu 11 Aug Garigal NP - Garigal NP Maps: Parramatta River Meet at end Ferguson St, Forestville (nearest crossroad is Woodlands Rd) at 6:50pm for a walk in Garigal National Park. Expect to walk at a moderate pace with limited breaks for approx. 2.5hrs. Torch required. Grade: M211

13-14 August Sat 13 Aug Wahroonga Rocks - Improvised Rope Rescue Workshop Maps: Sydney

This workshop will cover several advanced rope rescue techniques. Preference will be given to members who currently lead abseil trips or experienced members who are looking to start leading abseil trips.



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Sat 13 Aug

- Sun 14

Aug

Blue Mountains NP - Wild Dogs Maps: Jenolan Galong Farm - Ironmonger Spur - Coxs River - Scrubbers Saddle - Krungle Bungle Range - Mt Jenolan - Mt Queahgong - Mt Thomas Jones - Queahgong Buttress - Coxs River - Mt Yellow Dog - Yellow Pup Track - Blackhorse Ridge - Carlons Creek - Galong Farm The aim of this walk is to visit a very old plane wreck on the Krungle Bungle Range. There is not much of the wreck left so finding it may be difficult. Camping in a beautiful place on the Coxs River Saturday night. Grade: L332, Approx 31km, 2000m ascent

Sat 13 Aug

- Sun 14

Aug

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Wollemi NP - Hunter Main Trail and Blackwater Creek Maps: Putty, Kindarun, Monundilla, Coricudgy Day 1. Early start. Travel to Putty and then take a number of fire trails to Three Ways. Walk Hunter Main Trail and a small portion of Monundilla Fire Trail to GR 650 736. From here, descend into Blackwater Creek at GR 631 735 through a known pass at Bounty Gully. The objective now is to find a way up on the western side of Blackwater Creek. Most likely, we will fill up with water and have a high camp on our way up. Day 2. Complete our exploration of the ascent from Blackwater Creek and retrace our steps back to the cars. About 14-15km each day, 10km of it is on fire trails. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Co-leader: Ian Thorpe Grade: M333E-Q

Mid Week Wed 17

Aug

West McDonnell Ranges - Henry Gold & David Rostron This spectacular range extends for about 200km from Alice Springs. There are many impressive peaks and canyons and it is a photographers delight. Henry made 6 trips from early 70s and with Frank Rigby produced a book on the range with many great photos. David has led 7 trips since 1984. They have explored from Mt Sonder in the west to Simpsons Gap in the east. This presentation will have you rushing off to the McDonnells.

Thu 18 Aug

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Wollemi NP - Cliffs and Slots between Petries Gully and Pipeline Track – Part 2 Maps: Ben Bullen Start at Newnes Campground and walk up Petries Gully till about GR 440 282. Climb east to the cliff line and investigate a slot at GR 441 279. Then explore the area south of it, full of slots. Descend into a gorge at about GR 443 276, follow it to a known exit ramp at GR 443 272. Walk west, connecting with the Pipeline Track and return to the cars. This plan will be modified frequently during the walk as the terrain is very dissected and full of surprises. Exploratory. Grade: M333E-Q, About 12km

Thu 18 Aug Ku-ring-gai Chase NP - Wildflower Gardens Maps: Hornsby This week we will meet at end Kitchener Street, St Ives (west side) at 6:50pm and we'll walk for

approx. 2hrs around Wildflower Gardens. Moderate pace with limited breaks. Torch required. Grade: M211

20-21 August Fri 19 Aug -

Sun 21 Aug

Blue Mountains NP - Mt Moorilla Maps: Jenolan, Kanangra Friday night - Dunphys to the Coxs via White Dog and the light of the just past full moon. Saturday - Coxs to Mt Moorilla via Morriberri Pass, the lower Gangerang Range and Gentles Pass.

Sunday - Return to Dunphys via Nurla Morella, Howling Dog, Spendour Rock and Mt Mouin. Expect great views and a little exposure. Bring a light pack and a sense of adventure! Grade: L233E



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Sat 20 Aug

- Sun 21

Aug

Kanangra-Boyd NP - Kalang Falls and Dione Dell Maps: Kanangra, Yerranderie Two of the dry canyons at Kanangra. Kalang Falls has spectacular views of Thurat Spires and Kanangra Deep. Dione Dell finishes at the impressive 110m Margaret Falls. Car camp at Boyd River or nearby on Saturday night (and probably Friday night too) so all the mod cons! Saturday - Kalang Falls - 10 abseils up to 50m, possible wet feet, 600m climb out up Murdering Gully Sunday - Dione Dell - 4 abseils up to 50m, probable knee- to waist-deep wade, 300m climb out. Grade: S232E, Canyon Grade: 3-4

Sun 21 Aug Dharug NP - 11km Circuit Maps: Gunderman

This excellent circuit walk (yes, this is actually its name!) offers a lot of beautiful scenery & views. It is a reasonably tough walk, with some steep rocky sections. The sections in the gullies and valleys are mostly very moist with lots of ferns. There are also some lovely cliffs and boulder scenery at various points around the walk. Grade: M211, 11km +/- 160m

Mid Week Mon 22

Aug

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Wollemi NP - Beyond Barton Pass Maps: Ben Bullen Park at GR 393 201 on Wolgan Rd and use Barton Pass to climb up and explore the area around Barton Slot. Then walk north past spot height 979 and explore the ravine, pagodas and slots at around GR 388 222. Exit via Barton Pass or Koopartoo Ravine. Exploratory. Grade: M333E-Q, About 12km

Thu 25 Aug North Sydney - North Sydney Bush Maps: Parramatta River Something a little different and a little more urban this week. We will explore some of the tracks and trails around North Sydney, Waverton and Wollstonecraft. Meeting time will be 6:50pm for a 7pm start. Leader will confirm meeting location a little closer to the date. Moderate pace with limited breaks. Torch required. Grade: M211

27-28 August Sat 27 Aug Blue Mountains NP - Mount Jenolan Maps: Jenolan

Dunphys Camping Area - Carlons Creek - Breakfast Creek - Cattle Dog - Knights Deck Track - Blue Dog Buttress - Coxs River - Gaspers Buttress - Mt Jenolan - Krungle Bungle Range - Coxs River - Ironmonger Spur - Dunphys Camping Area A long walk which means a very long day of walking. Gaspers Buttress is very steep but the views from just before the summit are spectacular. Grade: L332, Approx 26km, 2000m ascent

Sat 27 Aug Muogamarra NR - Muogamarra Nature Reserve Maps: Cowan Reserve HQ - Lloyds Trig - Peats Bight - Point Loop - Reserve HQ. Fabulous views of Hawkesbury River. Steep sections. Wildflowers galore! Meet at Berowra Station for car convoy. Entry fee into Reserve, Limit 20 people. Grade: M121, 12 km

Sat 27 Aug

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McPherson SF - Mangrove Creek Maps: Gunderman Kyola Road, Kulnura - Kesby Fire Trail - Mangrove Creek - Boiler Flat - Stockyard Gully - Kyola Rd Stunning sandstone caves, lavish rock orchid displays, remnants of convict era stone bridge, old steam boiler at Boiler Flat, two major aboriginal art sites - the Emus and Swintons Cave, natural stone arch. About 17km, several km off track Note: leader may be incommunicado to 20 August, be patient if no email reply. Grade: M223-Q



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Sat 27 Aug

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Newnes SF - Wolgan Falls and Point Green Maps: Cullen Bullen This is a walk in the unprotected part of the Gardens of Stone region. We will visit Point Green and the Wolgan Falls, starting and finishing on Sunnyside Ridge Road. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. All off track. Scrambling and exposure. Grade: S223E-Q, About 9km

Sat 27 Aug

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Blue Mountains NP - Blue Gum Forest Maps: Katoomba, Mt Wilson Mt Hay Rd - The Pinnacles - Lockley Pylon - Du Faur Head - Blue Gum Forest - Junction Rock - Rodriguez Pass - Horse Track - Evans Lookout

Car shuffle involved. A varied walk with 4 distinct terrains Grade: M232-Q

Sat 27 Aug

- Sun 28

Aug

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Blue Mountains NP - Cedar Creek Weekend Maps: Jamison An overnight trip in beautiful Cedar Creek. We will camp in Cedar Cave so a tent is not strictly required. Day 1: Golden Stairs - Ruined Castle - Cedar Creek. Set up camp in Cedar Cave and explore the northern section of Cedar Creek.

Day 2: Explore southern section of Cedar Creek towards Mt Solitary. This will be a short recce for a planned multi day walk later in the year down to Cedar Valley and around Mt Solitary. Return to Golden Stairs via Ruined Castle in the afternoon. Grade: M232-Q

Sat 27 Aug

- Sun 28

Aug

Blue Mountains NP - Wollangambe Crater Maps: Wollangambe Great views, pagodas, rocky outcrops and camping near Wollangambe Crater. A mix of terrain and approx 4 hours of walking per day. Public transport accessible and exploratory for the leader. Prospectives welcome. Grade: S122, 9 km per day +/- 300 metres

3-4 September Sat 3 Sep

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Kanangra-Boyd NP - K2K in a Day Maps: Jenolan, Kanangra The single day trip from Kanangra to Katoomba is an annual SBW classic. Crack of dawn start from

the walls after camping there Friday night. Accommodation and dinner on Saturday night in town. To complete within 12 hrs, a fast and furious pace will be set, so only fit walkers will be accepted. Get in quickly to secure your spot and get out on a training walk (keep your eye on the SNAs) to confirm fitness and pace. Helpers needed for support and transportation to make the walk possible, let me know if you can lend a hand.

Grade: X332-Q, 43km

10-11 September Sat 10 Sep

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Centennial Park - Basic Skills Workshop Maps: Botany Bay Basic navigation, bush craft and first aid skills required for Prospective Members seeking to advance to Full Member status. Experienced Members will be on hand to facilitate this full day event. Please send an email to Thuy at the address below to register your interest.

Sat 10 Sep -

Sun 11 Sep

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Blue Mountains NP - Wild Dogs camping Maps: Jenolan Galong Farm - Hobbles Spur - Blackhorse Ridge - Wombat Parade [Blackhorse Gap, Mt Warrigal, Mt Merrimerrigal, Mt Dingo] - Camp - Mobbs Swamp - Blue Dog Ridge and Spur - Breakfast Creek - Ironmonger Spur - Ironpot Mountain - Galong Farm A must do camp at Splendour Rock with 270 degree views Grade: M232-Q



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Winter 2016 Social Program

Every event is held at the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre (KNC), 16-18 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli, unless otherwise

indicated.

Please assemble on the ground floor so that the yoga class, which uses the room before us, can finish in quiet.

Social Evenings are preceded by a pre meeting dinner at the Mad Italian, a cheap and cheerful Italian restaurant just

around the corner at 5A Broughton St, where club members congregate from 6.30pm on.

June

Wed 1 Jun, 7:00pm - Committee Meeting - Observers welcome

Wed 8 Jun, 8:00pm - Introduction to SBW - New members evening. An opportunity for those thinking about joining

the club to learn more about it.

Wed 15 Jun, 7:35pm - Social Evening: “Marie Byles Biography Book Launch”

As 'an heretic among the orthodox' Marie Byles was at the forefront of social change in Australia. In 1924 she

qualified as the first female solicitor of NSW. Told she could only work as a law clerk, she eventually established a

successful practice with 13 female paralegals. She fought for equal rights with feminist activist Jessie Street and

helped change discriminatory laws. An early member of the Sydney Bush Walkers and contemporary of Myles

Dunphy, Marie served as legal advisor to the Federation of Bushwalking Clubs and worked to save vast tracts of land

for national parks. In 1928 she travelled the world by cargo boat to gain experience as a mountaineer and climbed

Mt Cook. In 1938 she led an international expedition to Yunnan Province overland from Burma by mule train. When

injury curtailed her outdoor activities she returned to Burma to learn mindfulness meditation. The books she wrote

on Buddha’s life and teachings influenced a generation of seekers in the 1960s. The talk will be illustrated with

Marie’s own photographs taken on her travels around the world.

"The Summit of Her Ambition: the spirited life of Marie Byles" is the first biography of this remarkable woman. In it,

Anne McLeod relates Marie’s adventurous life and her passion for causes that remain relevant today: women’s

equal rights, environmental protection, and the spiritual journey. Anne has a background in the film industry, has a

degree in Adult Education and writes magazine articles on environmental themes.

July

Wed 6 Jul, 7:00pm - Committee Meeting - Observers welcome

Wed 13 Jul, 8:00pm - Introduction to SBW - New members evening. An opportunity for those thinking about joining

the club to learn more about it.

Wed 20 Jul, Social Evening: “SBW Midwinter Feast”

Fabulous SBW Midwinter Feast, drinks provided, bring a plate. More details closer to the time.

Above: Sunset over the Wolgan Valley, Wollemi NP; Image ©Tom Brennan



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August

Wed 3 Aug, 7:00pm - Committee Meeting - Observers welcome

Wed 10 Aug, 8:00pm - Introduction to SBW - New members evening. An opportunity for those thinking about

joining the club to learn more about it.

Wed 17 Aug, 7:35pm - Social Evening: “West McDonnell Ranges - Henry Gold & David Rostron”

This spectacular range extends for about 200km from Alice Springs. There are many impressive peaks and canyons

and it is a photographer’s delight. Henry made 6 trips from early 70s and with Frank Rigby produced a book on the

range with many great photos.

David has led 7 trips since 1984. They have explored from Mt Sonder in the west to Simpsons Gap in the east. This

presentation will have you rushing off to the McDonnells.

COME AND SUPPORT OUR GUEST SPEAKERS!

Why not come along and meet for dinner at Kirribilli before one of the social evenings?

If you have any ideas for social events, contact the Social Secretary: [email protected] au

Have you had a great trip somewhere you would like to share? Let us know.

Above: Sunset from Splendour Rock, Blue Mountains NP; Image ©Tom Brennan

Front cover: Pigeon House Mountain from Talaterang, Morton NP; Back cover: Kanangra Walls in the mist, Kanangra-Boyd NP; Images ©Tom Brennan

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