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| Date | Grade | Route and Description |
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| September 2023 | ||
| Fri 29 Sep | Grade 3 M Unhurried pace 21.8km 214m total climbs | Sydney Harbour Bondi to Manly Part 4 - Taronga Zoo to Manly Wharf: This is the Forth of 5 sections completing the walk from Bondi to Manly which links all the tracks between Australia’s two most famous surf beaches. Great harbour views throughout walking mainly along well graded bush tracks and a few short stretches along residential streets. I will be using the App “Bondi to Manly Walk” and you are welcome to download this app by going to www.bonditomanly.com and follow along. Map: Sydney Harbour National Park Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Fri 29 Sep | Grade 6 M Medium pace 8km 450m total climbs | Wollemi NP Revelations Ridge and Around: Park at the locked gate on Bowen Hill Trail, GR 689 967. Head west across a deep gully, then continue along Revelations Ridge. Find a way down the cliffs to visit Revelations Chamber, and from there, descend underneath the next cliff line. Traverse north to GR 679 980 or even further, to GR 681 981, depending on what we will find, then climb above both cliff lines and walk south west to visit Dragon Teeth Rocks. Now, head to the top of the ridge and retrace our steps of this morning to the cars. Partly exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBM. Map: Mountain Lagoon, Wollangambe Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 30 Sep | Grade 4 M LTW Medium pace 10km 350m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Ikara head - Asgard Swamp: Victoria Falls Road - Ikara Head - Girraween Cave - Lookout near Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp - Victoria Falls Road Great walking country, magnificent scenery, swamp land, spring wildflowers. Some off track walking. A loop walk that's not too short and not too long, with plenty of interest. Joint walk with NPA. Map: Mount Wilson 1:25 000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 30 Sep | Grade 3 M Unhurried pace 12km No major climbs | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Mount Murray Anderson: A beautiful, less well known walk along a mostly well defined pad through very varied vegetation typical of many of the ridge- tops in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with great views from our lunch spot on the rocky promontory at Mt Murray Anderson. The first 1.8 km are on Perimeter Trail then we veer left off the fire trail onto a track through a mix of low heath and then woodland wandering along the ridge top to a low scarp of sandstone above a broad saddle with wet heath and many low Grass Trees. At the bottom of this saddle we cross a rock slab with Aboriginal carvings, then weave through mallee eucalypts before emerging in the open to walk along sloping sandstone slabs. A little bit of scrambling up through a line of mallee eucalypts we get to the ridge top on more rock slabs with some carvings. A bit more easy (but scrubby) scrambling we reach to summit of Mt Murray Anderson, and walk to the very end on a narrow rock ridge with fabulous views over Smiths Creek. A great place for lunch. Return along the same route. Map: Hornsby Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 30 Sep to Mon 2 Oct | Grade 4 LTW Medium pace 38km 1400m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Wollangambe Crater & Further Beyond: Bell Station – Wollongambe Crater (camp) – Goochs Crater – Bell Station This is a full pack 3-day/2-night walk which meanders through the magnificent Wollangambe and Wollemi wilderness area with amazing creeks, pagodas, slots and slides – including many blooming waratahs. Starting out from Bell Station we have a rather short and relaxed first day through spectacular pagoda country to a nice camp on the Wollangambe River. Our second day will be largely off-track along open ridges as we make our way to Goochs Crater. Our third day will be relatively short however again of-track through mostly open forest and ridges to meet up with our first day’s route at the “Centre of the Universe” before walking back to Bell Station along formed tracks. No major ascents/descents. Mostly off-track or faint pads with fire trails in parts. Walkers are expected to be self-sufficient in terms of all necessary gear (good quality tent, sleeping bag & mat, rain gear, cooking, etc) and food requirements. Public transport available at both ends as well as parking for those wishing to drive. Party limit = 6. Map: Mt Wilson & Wollongambe 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| October 2023 | ||
| Sun 1 Oct | Grade 4 M LTW Medium pace 15km 350m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Katoomba-Castle Head Circuit: Katoomba Falls Reserve, Narrowneck, Castle Head, Golden Stairs, Federal Pass, Landslide, Furber Steps, Katoomba. Classic Blue Mountains walk. Some off-track near Castle Head visiting lookouts with stunning views. Giant boulders, interesting terrain along Landslide track. Rainforest, waterfalls, valley views. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Katoomba Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 1 Oct | Grade 5 M Medium pace 9km 350m total climbs | Newnes SF / GOS SCA Temple Creek, Holy Grail Ravine and Last Crusade Point: Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone region must be better protected for future generations. Park vehicles on the Blackfellows Hand Trail at GR 327 090. Walk north down into Temple Creek, then turn west and walk along the base of the cliffs to Last Crusade Point and Ravine. Climb to the tops, then descend into Holy Grail Ravine. Walk to the end, then climb out on the eastern side and return to the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. About 9 km. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBMBC. Map: Cullen Bullen Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Mon 2 Oct | Social | Kirribilli Club Monthly club lunch : The Bush Club monthly lunch at the Kirribilli Club. Open to all members and a great opportunity for retired walkers to catch up on club news and meet up with other members. Seniors menu has 9 meals to choose from plus a dessert and coffee or tea for $35. No need to book - simply check in at reception as a guest and move to the restaurant on level 1. The club is about 5 minute walk from Milsons Point station Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply |
| Wed 4 Oct | Grade 1 Unhurried pace 10km No major climbs | Musical meander Glebe to the Conservatorium of Music: We travel from Central to Glebe by light rail. From the Glebe Station we head down to Blackwattle Bay then follow the foreshore path around Blackwattle Bay and Rozelle Bay. After crossing the Anzac Bridge we head around Johnstons Bay & Elizabeth Macathur Bay, past Jones Bay and Pyrmont Bay to the Pyrmont Bridge. From here we head up to the Conservatorium for a SPECIAL CONCERT! The Conservatorium Chamber Choir will be performing with the NUER KAMMERCHOR, 'ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING CHAMBER CHOIRS IN BERLIN.' A gold coin donation is requested.....quite a bargain!! Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Wed 4 Oct | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 660m total climbs | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Cowan to Berowra: A shortish walk along the Great North Walk track with a few ups and downs and some nice ridge top walking. Great views over Berowra Waters and lovely bushland throughout. Public transport at both ends. Map: Cowan 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Fri 6 Oct | Grade 2 Unhurried pace 10.2km 240m total climbs | Sydney Harbour Bondi to Manly Part 5 - Manly Wharf to Manly Beach: This is the Last of 5 sections completing the walk from Bondi to Manly which links all the tracks between Australia’s two most famous surf beaches. This last section of the walk will go via Little Manly Cove, Colins Flat Beach and then explore North Head, ending along Shelly Beach and the lovely walkway to Manly Beach. I will be using the App “Bondi to Manly Walk” and you are welcome to download this app by going to www.bonditomanly.com and follow along. Map: Sydney Harbour National Park Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Social | The Bush Club 84th Birthday Celebrations Commandment Rock (Venue 16), Lane Cove National Park: There will be a number of walks that will end at this venue. Lots of details to come. Scheduled to commence at 12:00pm with cake cutting and celebration at 1:00pm There is no hot water available on site, so if you want hot water you will need to self cater. |
| Sat 7 Oct | CYCLE Medium grade Unhurried pace 23km 480m total climbs | Lane Cove NP Birthday Ride -Artarmon Station by Epping Road Cycleway to Commandment Rock: Starting at Artarmon Station, east side. Ride through Flat Rock, then the Epping Road Cycle-way to Commandment Rock, a distance of 9.6km ascents 114m. There is the option to do the circuit of Lane Cove NP, an additional13KM with ascents 378m. The ride is mostly on bike track and then quiet roads in the National Park. There are some major road crossing with lights on the Epping Cycle-way. After the function we will be returning to Artarmon Station (9.6km) or you can Metro Train it home from North Ryde metro station. Map: Lane Cove Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 2 Unhurried pace 7km No major climbs, a number of steps along Swaines Creek | Lane Cove NP Birthday Walk - Chatswood Station to Commandment Rock: Starting at Chatswood station, street walking via a couple of parks to the Ferndale Track which winds beside Swaines Creek, past what was Chatswood Golf Club to OH Reid Memorial Park. From there some street walking to Lady Game Drive and Lane Cove NP where we join the Riverside Walk to Commandment Rock. An easy short walk for those who might like an extra half hour in bed on a Saturday or just would like a more relaxed walk to the Birthday Party. A number of steps beside Swaines Creek Map: STEP Walking the tracks of the Lane Cover Valley Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 12km 145m total climbs | Lane Cove NP Birthday walk - Gordon to Commandment Rock: We will walk from Gordon Railway Station through the streets to Blackbutt Creek Reserve then via pipeline track to the Great North Walk, Fullers Bridge and Riverside walk to Commandment Rock. Some rough and rocky track, may be slippery rocks. Map: Lane Cove National park Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 3 M Medium pace 13.7km No major climbs, some steps | Lane Cove NP Birthday Walk - Eastwood Station to Commandment Rock: Starting at Eastwood Station, this walk moves through some quiet suburban streets before heading along Terry's Creek to Brown's Waterhole, then along the Great North Walk to De Burgh's bridge. We cross the river there (via the bridge), then head along the River Walk to Commandment Rock where there will be cake. Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 3 M Unhurried pace 14km Mostly flat with a few minor ups and downs | Lane Cove NP Birthday Walk - Huntley’s Point to Commandment Rock : Ferry from Circular Quay to Huntley's Point Wharf. Then trekking north via multiple reserves and parks to Epping Road Bridge. From there we will follow the River Trail along the eastern shore to Fullers Bridge and into Lane Cove National Park to join the Club’s 84th celebration. A relaxing walk with harbour, bush and mangrove views. Multiple toilet and water taps along this route. Following the celebration transportation is available a short walk to North Ryde Station. Map: STEP Walking Tracks of the Lane Cove Valley Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km No Major climbs | Lane Cove Valley Birthday Walk - Epping to Commandment Rock: From Epping station some street walking takes us to the start of the Whale Rock Track. From here it is a lovely walk through the Lane Cove Valley. The Whale Rock Track will link up with the Great North Walk Track. We follow the GNW along the side of the river for quite some distance. This track is undulating; it has some wide sections, some narrow rough sections and some short steep sections but all through beautiful bushland. Once we reach De Burghs Bridge we cross the bridge to the left and pick up the Riverside Track which will take us along the other side of the river to Commandment Rock in time to join the Club's birthday celebrations. After the celebrations it is a short walk to the Metro station at North Ryde or outside the Metro station you can get a bus to Macquarie Centre. Map: Walking Tracks of the Lane Cove Valley Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 3 M Medium pace 14km 220m total climbs | Lane Cove NP Birthday Walk - Thornleigh to Commandment Rock: Thornleigh Station, Thornleigh Oval, Great North Walk Track, Brown's Waterhole, De Burgh's Bridge, Riverside Track, Commandment Rock. A pretty walk through the Lane Cove Valley, providing lots of shade and abundant birdlife. Track is rocky in parts, with steep sections and multiple creek crossings. Map: STEP Walking Tracks of Lane Cove Valley Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Mon 9 Oct | Grade 1 Unhurried pace 6km minor climbs | Redfern and Newtown Hidden Sydney: A short, easy walk aiming to finish with lunch in the delightful Sydney Park weather permitting. I will be showing you some intriguing parts of these suburbs you may not have believed existed: a men’s facility that is outside, street artwork that is spectacular, fabulous monuments to heavy industry and the place where Australia’s own Miss Havisham lies buried. Warning: the walk is all pavement walking and there is a 1000 metre length of King Street to be negotiated. I hope to see you anyway. Map: Sydney UBD Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Tue 10 Oct | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 15km 370m total climbs | Nth. Turramurra Sphinx Memorial to Apple Tree Bay return: Spxinx / Warrimoo / Bobbin Head / Birawanna tracks to Apple Tree Bay. Return same route Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Tue 10 Oct to Thu 12 Oct | Grade 4 Unhurried pace 32km 1700m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP - Kedumba Valley Kedumba Valley Pack Walk: Kedumba Valley, Cedarland Ridge, Mount Solitary. The pack walk is a 2 night camp in Kedumba Valley. A great pack walk for those wishing to work on fitness and test out gear. Day 1 - park at Kedumba Valley Road locked gate and walk 9km to the Kedumba Valley River Crossing campsite. This is a stunning campground with views to Katoomba escarpment, Mt Solitary and Kings Tableland. Explore Kedumba River. Day 2 - Day walk across Kedumba river, along Cedarland Ridge up Mt Solitary. Steep and eroded in sections (approx 14km, 1000m asc). Day 3 - pack up and return to cars (9km 700m asc) Map: Mt Solitary and Kedumba Valley tracks Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 12 Oct | Committee Meeting | Bush Club Committee Meeting, 4:30pm, Thornton Room Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy St, Kirribilli |
| Fri 13 Oct to Sun 15 Oct | Grade 6 M Medium pace 28km 1200m total climbs | Wollemi NP Labyrinth Peak and Around: Co-leader Kevin Songberg. A 3-day pack trip to Bylong Labyrinth. Day 1. Park at Benjang Gap and proceed up Lee Creek to GR 317 890. Establish camp. With day packs only, walk up the gully to the north and explore the area to the north of the camp. About 10 km. Day 2. We may find water higher up on the previous day, but it is very likely that it will need to be collected in Lee Creek and carried for the rest of the trip (Days 2 and 3). Break the camp and find a way up to the eastern end of Labyrinth Saddle, GR 315 903. Explore the area to the north before proceeding to Labyrinth Peak for overnight camp. About 10 km. Day 3. Descend from Labyrinth Peak, walk east then north, following the ridge to around GR 312 920 for the final descent towards Lee Creek. Walk back to Benjang Gap. About 8 km. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBMBC. Map: Talooby Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 14 Oct | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 14km 300m total climbs | Berowra Valley NP Hornsby Loop via Westleigh: A fabulous walk via Depression steps, GNW and Blue Gum Track. We leave the GNW at Westleigh to Dog Pound Creek, Florence Cotton Reserve and walk through the beautiful Lisgar Gardens and back to Hornsby Station. You will not be disappointed with this walk. First time for the Leader to lead this walk. Map: Hornsby Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 15 Oct | Grade 3 LTW Medium pace 14km 550m total climbs Training | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Nav 101 Training - Cowan to Brooklyn via Porto Ridge: This is a hands-on introduction into basic map & compass based navigation, route finding and (relatively easy) off-track walking with a little theory provided to start – all whist completing a short day walk between Cowan and Brooklyn via the very nice Porto Ridge. The program will cover the basics around topographic maps, following map-based tracks, setting and following compass bearings, interpreting the terrain from the map to the ground and some fairly straight forward route finding whilst walking off-track. This program is offered to Full Members only and those attending will be required to bring a compass and print out a relevant map section (provided). Party limit = 8. Public transport available at both ends. Map: Cowan 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 15 Oct to Sun 29 Oct | Grade 3 & 4 Unhurried pace Typical day: 16km-20km 800m total climbs | South Korea South Korea Autumn Leaves: Invigorating cool autumn weather, maple and gingko autumn leaves highly likely, World Heritage Buddhist temples, relaxing hot springs, exotic foods and alcohols, cheap hiking gear. Hotels and B&Bs. No huts, no tents, no sleeping bags. Grade 3 and 4 day walks. All on track. No creek crossings. Minimal rock scrambling. Day packs only. Typical day walk will be 16-20 km, ascent 800m, same descent, steep sections most days. Estimated cost for food, accommodation, land transport, entry fees is about $150/day per person twin share or double. Plus alcohol, plus international air fare. Single rooms may be available for a supplement. Meet in Sokcho City (North East Coast near Seoraksan NP) on afternoon of Sunday 15 October 2023. Trip ends in Seoul on morning of Sunday 29 October 2023. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own international air travel and travel insurance. Party limit 10. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Korean National Parks Service Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply |
| Sun 15 Oct to Mon 30 Oct | Grade 3 & 4 Typical day: Medium pace 16-20km 800m total climbs | Gangwon-do, South Korea Seoraksan and Odaesan National Parks in the Gangwon-do region: a 2 week hiking trip mid to end October 2023. All hikes will be day hikes on track, with a variety of grades, mainly Grade 3 & 4, 16 to 20km per day with around 800m climbs. Background The leader lived in South Korea from 2018 to 2021 and was an active hiker with both local and international hiking group, mostly in Bukhansan NP, which was accessible by public transport and fell in love with the people, food, culture and last, but not least, the mountains! This trip is designed to explore the other famous National Parks that are harder to get to via public transport, Seoraksan and Odaesan in the north east (and possibly Chiaksan NP), so many of the hikes will be new to the leader. The other key focus of the trip will be the food and culture, making great memories with new friends and lots of photo opportunities Airfares T’way (new Korean Air Budget Airline) – I have access to discounted airfares for this trip for direct SYD - ICN - SYD flights. (note that October is peak season being best weather during Autumn, so the sooner we can book flights the lower the price will be. ) Transport private coach with local driver option (numbers permitting) and / or public train, subway and/or bus Accommodation – We will be staying in budget accommodation up to 2/3 star, using a combination of budget hotels, one night Temple Stay subject to availability. Pricing tbc but should be under $3000 for 2 week land content – airfare, accomodation and local transport costs will be firmed up once I have numbers. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own travel insurance. Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Tue 17 Oct | Grade 4 M (due to distance) Medium pace 25km 560m total climbs | South Coast Kiama Coast Walk: A spectacular walk along the South Coast starting from Minnamurra Station – Kiama Downs – Bombo – Kiama – Kiama Heights – Gerringong Station. This walk provides a bit of everything with some beach and headland walking as we meander along the coast – definitely bring your camera ! Option to exit walk at Kiama for those seeking a shorter day. Public transport at both ends. Map: Kiama Coast Walk Brochure Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 19 Oct | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 660m total climbs | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Cowan to Berowra: A shortish walk along the Great North Walk track with a few ups and downs and some nice ridge top walking. Great views over Berowra Waters and lovely bushland throughout. Public transport at both ends. Map: Cowan 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 21 Oct | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 13km 350m total climbs | Berowra Regional Park Hornsby to Thornleigh via Refuge Rock: Start from Hornsby Station. Some street walking to start of GNW track. Follow GNW track before descending to cross Berowra Creek and then climb to Refuge Rock. From here a mix of bush tracks and firetrails to the Jungo and back to Thornleigh Station. Map: Hornsby Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 26 Oct | Grade 2 Slow pace 7km 100m total climbs | Eastern Suburbs Sculptures by the Sea, Bondi to Coogee coastal walk: Sculptures by the Sea, Bondi will be celebrating 25yrs this year. The outdoor exhibition is along the 2km coastline between Bondi to Tamarama. We will walk the 7km to Coogee. There are several exit points for those wanting a shorter walk. Optional swim at Coogee beach. Map: Eastern Suburbs Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 28 Oct | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 15km 450m total climbs | Lower Blue Mountains Springwood Circuit via Martins Lookout: Springwood Station - Sassafras Gully Track - Perch Ponds-Martins Lookout- Magdala Creek Track- Springwood Station. All on track - mostly lovely shaded walk. Map: Springwood Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| November 2023 | ||
| Thu 2 Nov | Grade 1 Unhurried pace 10km No major climbs | Musical Meander Woolwich to Huntleys Point.: This walk will follow parts of the Great North Walk around Woolwich, Hunters Hill and Huntleys Cove. From Huntleys Point we take a ferry to Circular Quay then walk up through the gardens to the 'Con' where we will be entertained by the Con"s Big Band and Jazz Choir. A gold coin donation is requested, Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 5 Nov to Mon 13 Nov | Grade 3 Unhurried pace Typical day: 15km 500m total climbs | Hong Kong Hong Kong - Green Hills, Sandy Beaches, Glorious Food: Expressions of interest sought. Hong Kong is 75% undeveloped hilly countryside with National Parks, green hills and sandy beaches. You can walk it on day trips from your comfortable hotel in bustling downtown Kowloon using cheap transport. November climate is usually cool and dry. Day walks (Grade 3) on MacLehose Trail, Sai Kung Country Park, Lantau Peak, Lamma Island, Hong Kong Island, Ma On Shan Country Park. Typical day walk will be 15 km, ascent 500m, same descent. All on track. No creek crossings. No rock scrambling. Moderate pace. All walks finish long before the shops and restaurants close. No packing and unpacking - stay in the same hotel the whole week. Estimated cost for food, accommodation, land transport, is about $180/day per person twin share or double. Plus alcohol, plus international air fare. Single supplement available on request. Non-walking partners are welcome, irrespective of whether they are Club members or not. They will stay in the same accommodation. But they will need to organise their own activities during the day. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own international air travel and travel insurance. Group limit 14. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Peter Spurrier, The Serious Hiker's Guide to Hong Kong Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 9 Nov | Committee Meeting | Bush Club Committee Meeting, 4:30pm, Thornton Room Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy St, Kirribilli |
| Mon 13 Nov to Fri 17 Nov | Grade 4 M LTW Medium pace 80km Various climbs220972 | Kosciuzko NP Top 10 Peaks - Basecamp: A multiday walking experience from a base camp nestled below Mt Kosciuszko in the spectacular Wilkinson Valley. We will have a relatively easy 12 km walk from Charlottes Pass to our base camp and each day we will set out with light day packs to “bag” the top 10 peaks on the Australian Mainland with a few others thrown in for a bit of fun ! Day 1 – Charlottes Pass to Wilkinson Creek via Mt Stilwell (2040m) and Mt Kosciuszko (2228m) Day 2 – Rams Head (2190m), Rams Head North (2177m), Unnamed peak on Etheridge Ridge (2180m) Day 3 – Mueller Peak (2129m), Mt Townsend (2209m), Alice Rawson Peak (2160m), Abbott Peak (2145m), Byatts Peaks/Mt Du Faur (Unnamed peak south-west of Abbott Peak) (2159m) Day 4 – Carruthers Peak (2145m), Mt Twynam (2195m), Watsons Crags (Mt Dubious, Tenison Wood Knoll) (2136m) Day 5 – Wilkinson Creek to Charlottes Pass via Mt Northcote (2131m), Mt Clarke (2101m) This is a full pack walk with walkers expected to be self-sufficient in terms of all gear and food requirements. Prior multiday walk experience is advantageous. Fit and well-prepared Prospective Members welcome. Members private vehicles required. Party limit = 8. Map: Perisher Valley & Youngal 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Mon 13 Nov | Social | Kirribilli Club Monthly club lunch : The Bush Club monthly lunch at the Kirribilli Club. Open to all members and a great opportunity for retired walkers to catch up on club news and meet up with other members. Seniors menu has 9 meals to choose from plus a dessert and coffee or tea for $35. No need to book - simply check in at reception as a guest and move to the restaurant on level 1. The club is about 5 minute walk from Milsons Point station Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply |
| Tue 14 Nov to Wed 15 Nov | CYCLE Medium/hard grade LTW Medium pace 115km 600m total climbs | Wollongong Cycle Thirroul to Minnamurra Return: Our two day cycle will start from Thirroul (start of cycleway). Beautiful coastal scenery as we cycle through Wollongong. We then cycle parallel to the industrial area of Port Kembla for a few kilometers before re-joining the coastal route to Shellharbour The cycle is mostly on shared cycleways with limited cycling on quiet roads / streets. Following an overnight stay in Shellharbour we cycle to Minnamurra and return the same route to Thirroul. Limited Numbers / Dates & Route subject to change / 115kms round trip (45k / 70k) Map: Wollongong Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply |
| Sat 18 Nov | Grade 5 M Medium pace 6km 200m total climbs | Newnes SF / GOS SCA Wolgan Loops and Point Green: Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone region must be better protected for future generations. Park one car on FT No.5 off Sunnyside Ridge Road and the other car near FT 8. From the first car, walk above the Wolgan Loops, then make our way to Point Green and the second car. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBMBC. Map: Cullen Bullen Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Tue 28 Nov | Training | Lane Cove NP Navigation Training for MapOut: A practical and theoretical course using the MapOut app for iPhones. Suitable for beginners. # This course is only suitable for iPhone users. Course will cover following existing tracks as well as recording your own tracks, navigating to a destination, locating co ordinates and use of Topo maps. Following theory, a short walk to demonstrate/practice learned theory will be undertaken. Numbers strictly limited Map: MapOut app Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| December 2023 | ||
| Sun 3 Dec to Sat 9 Dec | Grade 3 M & 4 M Medium pace average day: 15km 450m climbs | Kosciuszko National Park Expressions of interest – Snowys Day walks: Day walks while staying in a Ski Lodge at Charlotte Pass. Please contact leader for details. Joint walk with NPA. Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 7 Dec | Committee Meeting | Bush Club Committee Meeting, 4:00pm, McMahons Point |
| Thu 7 Dec | AGM & Social | AGM & Christmas Party o AGM 4:30pm – 5:00pm o Celebration 5pm - 7:30pm |
| Wed 13 Dec | Grade 2 Medium pace 10km No major climbs but some stairs | Christmas Musical Meander Wollstonecraft [or Milsons Point] to St Andrews Cathedral: There is an option to walk from Wollstonecraft to St Andrews Cathedral OR join the group at Milsons Point. From Wollstonecraft we follow the shoreline around Gore Cove, Balls Head Bay and Berrys Bay to Sawmillers Reserve where we have a morning tea stop. From here we walk on to Blues Point, Lavender Bay and up to Milsons Point. After crossing the Harbour Bridge we head down to Darling Harbour and along to Pyrmont Bridge then walk up to St Andrews for a wonderful concert presented by the Police Band. There will be no lunch stop but after the concert you are invited to come to lunch at Cheers Sports Bar, just down George St from St Andrews. When you register for this walk would you please let me know if you are walking from Wollstonecraft or Milsons Point. You also must let me know by Sunday December 10th if you are coming to lunch at Cheers as I need to confirm a booking. Partners are welcome to come to lunch and you may also just come for the concert and lunch. A gold coin donation is requested for the concert. Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 17 Dec to Mon 15 Jan 24 | Grade 2, 3 & 4 Unhurried pace km TBA | Victoria Mallee & Grampians 4WD & Bushwalking adventure: Expressions of Interest sought. A four week adventure including plenty of opportunity for walking. It will operate as a tag-along (self-drive convoy) 4WD trip with new locations on most days. You may camp, attach a vehicle camper (preferred) or tow an off-road camper-trailer. Mallee country, visiting Murray-Sunset NP, Big Desert Wilderness Park & Wyperfeld NP featuring a vast desert with saltbush flats and grassland plains scattered with sand dunes and the famous Pink Lakes are outstanding subjects for photography, with large numbers of emus, kangaroos, native birds, attractive woodlands and colourful spring wildflower displays. Followed by: The Grampians NP, spectacular mountain peaks and dramatic rock formations feature picturesque waterfalls, panoramic views and fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. Dramatic lookouts and a network of excellent walking tracks. Joint adventure with the NPA.Travel guides available - (request by email to leader). Strict limit on vehicle numbers Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Wed 27 Dec to Wed 3 Jan 2024 | Grades 3 & 4 M LTW Medium pace 10-20km 300-600m climbs | Kosciuszko National Park Post XMAS, New Year in the Snowies: Multiple day walks of varying lengths from lodge at Guthega. Track and off track included with ascents between 300 and 600 metres. Participants can choose from a selection of walks each day to suit their interest and capability. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Perisher, Thredbo, Chimneys Ridge, Geehi Dam and Youngalal Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Wed 27 Dec to Mon 1 Jan 2024 | Grade 4/5 M LTW Medium pace 80km 2500m total climbs | Kosciuszko NP Jagungal Wilderness & Kidmans Hut: Munyang – Schlink Hut – Kidmans Hut – Mawsons Hut – Mt Jagungal (day trip) – Schlink Hut – Munyang A 6-day/5-night adventure in Kosciuszko NP visiting remote huts along with fantastic alpine walking and amazing campsites. Track conditions vary from management trail, faint pad and off-track. This is a full pack walk with walkers expected to be self-sufficient in terms of all gear (good quality tent, sleeping bag, rain gear, cooking, etc) and food requirements. Prior multiday walk experience carrying a full pack is advantageous. Fit and well-prepared Prospective Members welcome. Members private vehicles required. Party limit = 8. Map: Geehi Dam & Jagungal 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 31 Dec to Sun 7 Jan | Grade 5 M LTW Medium pace 20km Variousm total climbs | Kosciuszko NP Snowy Day Walks: Expressions of Interest: Day walks from lodge at Smiggin Holes (limited numbers and subject to availability of accommodation). Walks will be weather dependent but will be grades 4, 5 and possibly exploratory, most will include some off track sections. Once the participants are known, the walks will be determined. Walks may be between 15 and 20 km unless off track and could include boggy ground, creek crossings, rock hopping, button grass and some scrub. Climbs will depend on walks but could exceed 600m on a walk. Accommodation will be at Gunuma Lodge at Smiggin Holes and the lodge Covid policy will apply. First and last day are travel days. Map: Perisher Valley, Geehi Dam Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| 2024 Walks | ||
| Tue 2 Jan to Fri 5 Jan 2024 | Grade 5 M Medium pace 45km 650m total climbs | Kosciusko NP Main Range Pack Walk: 4 days exploring the Main Range and surrounding areas of the Snowy Mountains. Great alpine walking, beautiful and unique lakes, grand views all round. Some very steep climbing. Extreme weather may occur. Full pack walk - fit and experienced walkers only. Joint walk with NPA. Map: Contact leader Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Mon 29 Jan to Sat 3 Feb | Grade 4 Unhurried pace 45km total 350m climbs per day | Gibraltar-Washpool NP World Heritage Pack Walk: Day 1 Mulligans Hut, Day 2 Mulligans Hut to Boundary Falls (19km 350m asc), Day 3 Boundary Falls to Bellbird camp (17km 350m asc), Day 4 side trip Washpool Walk (8km), Day 5 Bellbird Camp to Mulligans Hut (9km 330m asc) Map: Gibraltar-Washpool NP Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Mon 29 Jan to Mon 5 Feb | Grades 4 and 5 M LTW Medium pace 60km 2300m total climbs | Kosciuszko National Park Snowy huts pack walk: From Guthega Munyang power station we will do a loop walk taking in Whites River Hut, Schlink Pass, Tin Hut (night 1), Gungarten, Brassy Mtns, Burrungubugge River to Kidmans Hut (night 2), Cesjacks Hut (partial exploratory route) (nights 3 & 4), option to do day exploratory to Jackey Lookout or visit Jagungal. Leaving Cesjacks via Bulls Peaks, Mailbox Hill, Cup & Saucer to arrive at Mawsons Hut (night 5), the Kerries, Gungarton, Schlink Pass management trail to Munyang. If the weather is good we may camp at Cup and Saucer rather than Mawsons Hut. Expect button grass, boggy ground, creek crossings, fire trail, tracks, pads and off track. Fabulous views, magnificent wildflowers, snow gums, wide open spaces, bubbling creeks and historical huts. First and last nights will be at Gunuma Lodge at Smiggin Holes. Own transport to Smiggins, club cars to Munyang. Map: Geehi Dam, Jagungal Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 1 Feb to Fri 9 Feb 2024 | CYCLE Commercial trip Medium/hard grade 300km | Central Otago, New Zealand Cycling the Otago / Clutha Gold / Roxburgh / Lake Dunstan Trails: Expressions of Interest. MTB rental / Shuttle Transfers / Luggage Transfers / Twin Bed ensuite accomodation will be included. E-Bike rental available at extra cost. Non refundable deposit will be required. Limited numbers This is an overseas commercial cycle (run by Bike it Now), so the insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own air flights and travel insurance Map: Central Otago Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 3 Mar to Sun 10 Mar 2024 | Grade 2, 3 & 4 LTW Unhurried pace about 12-15km Various climbs | Kosciusko National Park Snowy Mountains: A variety of walks in the Thredbo and Perisher Valleys including surrounding Alpine areas staying at St George Ski Lodge in Jindabyne Map: Perisher/Thredbo and various local area walks Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply |
| Mon 8 Apr to Fri 12 Apr 2024 | Grade 3 Unhurried pace with lots of campfire chat 2km to camp then day walks Generally flat with undulating terrain | Kosciusko National Park Davies Hut Camp: Davey’s Hut Sits at 1300m on the Snowy Plain, a vast open plain just off the Gungarlin River. It offers a great view overlooking the plain and the chance to get together by the campfire each night in the most historical and oldest hut in the Snowy Mts. Monday - drive in from Cooma, hike 2km to Davies Hut and set up tents Tue, Wed, Thu - day walks to explore the area Friday - hike back 2km to cars and drive home This is also reunion walk for full pack walkers past ( I mean still alive!) and present thus allowing plenty of time for afternoon relaxing and campfire chatter. The walking is generally easy on fire trails. But will include some off track stuff following rivers and or ridges. No significant climbs. Being so close to our cars, its pretty flexible for food and gear to bring. You could leave earlier if required too. Map: Rooftops - Kosciusko Northern Section Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 1 Sep 2024 to Mon 16 Sep 2024 | Grade 4 Medium pace 295km Ave Ascents (600-1000m)m total climbs | Scotland Cape Wrath Trail (North & South): Seeking Expression of Interest for one place for a women (twin share accommodation) to join this commercial trip. The Cape Wrath Trail is often considered the hardest long distance trek in the UK, however the challenge of this trail is equally matched by breath-taking scenery, making it described as one of the most wild and beautiful places in the UK. We will walk the South section of the trail for six days (excluding a small part of the beginning section, which has no road access), then after a rest day, walk the North section over seven days, reaching Scotland's most northern tip. The ave length of days will be 20kms but there are several that are 30kms. Usually to complete this walk you need to wild camp (and brave all the elements), but Thistle Trekking offer full support, with a guide to get us through the bogs and a support person to manage the transport and accommodation. We will only carry day packs & have a hot shower every night! Thistle grade this walk a 5, compared to the West Highland Way, which they grade 3. The trail is not well established in some areas and remote and there will be short sections of road walking to meet transport. The weather will be unpredictable. Walk cost is $5,351. Accommodation will be twin share in mostly Bed & Breakfasts. Lunches and dinner are not included. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants will need to arrange their own international air travel & internal travel to be in Fort William to start on Sept 1. The trip will conclude in Inverness on Sept 16th. Group size: Max 6. Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
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| September 2023 | ||
| Fri 29 Sep | Grade 3 M Unhurried pace 21.8km 214m total climbs | Sydney Harbour Bondi to Manly Part 4 - Taronga Zoo to Manly Wharf: This is the Forth of 5 sections completing the walk from Bondi to Manly which links all the tracks between Australia’s two most famous surf beaches. Great harbour views throughout walking mainly along well graded bush tracks and a few short stretches along residential streets. I will be using the App “Bondi to Manly Walk” and you are welcome to download this app by going to www.bonditomanly.com and follow along. Map: Sydney Harbour National Park Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Fri 29 Sep | Grade 6 M Medium pace 8km 450m total climbs | Wollemi NP Revelations Ridge and Around: Park at the locked gate on Bowen Hill Trail, GR 689 967. Head west across a deep gully, then continue along Revelations Ridge. Find a way down the cliffs to visit Revelations Chamber, and from there, descend underneath the next cliff line. Traverse north to GR 679 980 or even further, to GR 681 981, depending on what we will find, then climb above both cliff lines and walk south west to visit Dragon Teeth Rocks. Now, head to the top of the ridge and retrace our steps of this morning to the cars. Partly exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBM. Map: Mountain Lagoon, Wollangambe Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 30 Sep | Grade 4 M LTW Medium pace 10km 350m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Ikara head - Asgard Swamp: Victoria Falls Road - Ikara Head - Girraween Cave - Lookout near Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp - Victoria Falls Road Great walking country, magnificent scenery, swamp land, spring wildflowers. Some off track walking. A loop walk that's not too short and not too long, with plenty of interest. Joint walk with NPA. Map: Mount Wilson 1:25 000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 30 Sep | Grade 3 M Unhurried pace 12km No major climbs | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Mount Murray Anderson: A beautiful, less well known walk along a mostly well defined pad through very varied vegetation typical of many of the ridge- tops in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with great views from our lunch spot on the rocky promontory at Mt Murray Anderson. The first 1.8 km are on Perimeter Trail then we veer left off the fire trail onto a track through a mix of low heath and then woodland wandering along the ridge top to a low scarp of sandstone above a broad saddle with wet heath and many low Grass Trees. At the bottom of this saddle we cross a rock slab with Aboriginal carvings, then weave through mallee eucalypts before emerging in the open to walk along sloping sandstone slabs. A little bit of scrambling up through a line of mallee eucalypts we get to the ridge top on more rock slabs with some carvings. A bit more easy (but scrubby) scrambling we reach to summit of Mt Murray Anderson, and walk to the very end on a narrow rock ridge with fabulous views over Smiths Creek. A great place for lunch. Return along the same route. Map: Hornsby Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 30 Sep to Mon 2 Oct | Grade 4 LTW Medium pace 38km 1400m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Wollangambe Crater & Further Beyond: Bell Station – Wollongambe Crater (camp) – Goochs Crater – Bell Station This is a full pack 3-day/2-night walk which meanders through the magnificent Wollangambe and Wollemi wilderness area with amazing creeks, pagodas, slots and slides – including many blooming waratahs. Starting out from Bell Station we have a rather short and relaxed first day through spectacular pagoda country to a nice camp on the Wollangambe River. Our second day will be largely off-track along open ridges as we make our way to Goochs Crater. Our third day will be relatively short however again of-track through mostly open forest and ridges to meet up with our first day’s route at the “Centre of the Universe” before walking back to Bell Station along formed tracks. No major ascents/descents. Mostly off-track or faint pads with fire trails in parts. Walkers are expected to be self-sufficient in terms of all necessary gear (good quality tent, sleeping bag & mat, rain gear, cooking, etc) and food requirements. Public transport available at both ends as well as parking for those wishing to drive. Party limit = 6. Map: Mt Wilson & Wollongambe 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| October 2023 | ||
| Sun 1 Oct | Grade 4 M LTW Medium pace 15km 350m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP Katoomba-Castle Head Circuit: Katoomba Falls Reserve, Narrowneck, Castle Head, Golden Stairs, Federal Pass, Landslide, Furber Steps, Katoomba. Classic Blue Mountains walk. Some off-track near Castle Head visiting lookouts with stunning views. Giant boulders, interesting terrain along Landslide track. Rainforest, waterfalls, valley views. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Katoomba Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 1 Oct | Grade 5 M Medium pace 9km 350m total climbs | Newnes SF / GOS SCA Temple Creek, Holy Grail Ravine and Last Crusade Point: Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone region must be better protected for future generations. Park vehicles on the Blackfellows Hand Trail at GR 327 090. Walk north down into Temple Creek, then turn west and walk along the base of the cliffs to Last Crusade Point and Ravine. Climb to the tops, then descend into Holy Grail Ravine. Walk to the end, then climb out on the eastern side and return to the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. About 9 km. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBMBC. Map: Cullen Bullen Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Mon 2 Oct | Social | Kirribilli Club Monthly club lunch : The Bush Club monthly lunch at the Kirribilli Club. Open to all members and a great opportunity for retired walkers to catch up on club news and meet up with other members. Seniors menu has 9 meals to choose from plus a dessert and coffee or tea for $35. No need to book - simply check in at reception as a guest and move to the restaurant on level 1. The club is about 5 minute walk from Milsons Point station Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply |
| Wed 4 Oct | Grade 1 Unhurried pace 10km No major climbs | Musical meander Glebe to the Conservatorium of Music: We travel from Central to Glebe by light rail. From the Glebe Station we head down to Blackwattle Bay then follow the foreshore path around Blackwattle Bay and Rozelle Bay. After crossing the Anzac Bridge we head around Johnstons Bay & Elizabeth Macathur Bay, past Jones Bay and Pyrmont Bay to the Pyrmont Bridge. From here we head up to the Conservatorium for a SPECIAL CONCERT! The Conservatorium Chamber Choir will be performing with the NUER KAMMERCHOR, 'ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING CHAMBER CHOIRS IN BERLIN.' A gold coin donation is requested.....quite a bargain!! Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Wed 4 Oct | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 660m total climbs | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Cowan to Berowra: A shortish walk along the Great North Walk track with a few ups and downs and some nice ridge top walking. Great views over Berowra Waters and lovely bushland throughout. Public transport at both ends. Map: Cowan 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Fri 6 Oct | Grade 2 Unhurried pace 10.2km 240m total climbs | Sydney Harbour Bondi to Manly Part 5 - Manly Wharf to Manly Beach: This is the Last of 5 sections completing the walk from Bondi to Manly which links all the tracks between Australia’s two most famous surf beaches. This last section of the walk will go via Little Manly Cove, Colins Flat Beach and then explore North Head, ending along Shelly Beach and the lovely walkway to Manly Beach. I will be using the App “Bondi to Manly Walk” and you are welcome to download this app by going to www.bonditomanly.com and follow along. Map: Sydney Harbour National Park Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Social | The Bush Club 84th Birthday Celebrations Commandment Rock (Venue 16), Lane Cove National Park: There will be a number of walks that will end at this venue. Lots of details to come. Scheduled to commence at 12:00pm with cake cutting and celebration at 1:00pm There is no hot water available on site, so if you want hot water you will need to self cater. |
| Sat 7 Oct | CYCLE Medium grade Unhurried pace 23km 480m total climbs | Lane Cove NP Birthday Ride -Artarmon Station by Epping Road Cycleway to Commandment Rock: Starting at Artarmon Station, east side. Ride through Flat Rock, then the Epping Road Cycle-way to Commandment Rock, a distance of 9.6km ascents 114m. There is the option to do the circuit of Lane Cove NP, an additional13KM with ascents 378m. The ride is mostly on bike track and then quiet roads in the National Park. There are some major road crossing with lights on the Epping Cycle-way. After the function we will be returning to Artarmon Station (9.6km) or you can Metro Train it home from North Ryde metro station. Map: Lane Cove Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 2 Unhurried pace 7km No major climbs, a number of steps along Swaines Creek | Lane Cove NP Birthday Walk - Chatswood Station to Commandment Rock: Starting at Chatswood station, street walking via a couple of parks to the Ferndale Track which winds beside Swaines Creek, past what was Chatswood Golf Club to OH Reid Memorial Park. From there some street walking to Lady Game Drive and Lane Cove NP where we join the Riverside Walk to Commandment Rock. An easy short walk for those who might like an extra half hour in bed on a Saturday or just would like a more relaxed walk to the Birthday Party. A number of steps beside Swaines Creek Map: STEP Walking the tracks of the Lane Cover Valley Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 12km 145m total climbs | Lane Cove NP Birthday walk - Gordon to Commandment Rock: We will walk from Gordon Railway Station through the streets to Blackbutt Creek Reserve then via pipeline track to the Great North Walk, Fullers Bridge and Riverside walk to Commandment Rock. Some rough and rocky track, may be slippery rocks. Map: Lane Cove National park Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 3 M Medium pace 13.7km No major climbs, some steps | Lane Cove NP Birthday Walk - Eastwood Station to Commandment Rock: Starting at Eastwood Station, this walk moves through some quiet suburban streets before heading along Terry's Creek to Brown's Waterhole, then along the Great North Walk to De Burgh's bridge. We cross the river there (via the bridge), then head along the River Walk to Commandment Rock where there will be cake. Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 3 M Unhurried pace 14km Mostly flat with a few minor ups and downs | Lane Cove NP Birthday Walk - Huntley’s Point to Commandment Rock : Ferry from Circular Quay to Huntley's Point Wharf. Then trekking north via multiple reserves and parks to Epping Road Bridge. From there we will follow the River Trail along the eastern shore to Fullers Bridge and into Lane Cove National Park to join the Club’s 84th celebration. A relaxing walk with harbour, bush and mangrove views. Multiple toilet and water taps along this route. Following the celebration transportation is available a short walk to North Ryde Station. Map: STEP Walking Tracks of the Lane Cove Valley Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km No Major climbs | Lane Cove Valley Birthday Walk - Epping to Commandment Rock: From Epping station some street walking takes us to the start of the Whale Rock Track. From here it is a lovely walk through the Lane Cove Valley. The Whale Rock Track will link up with the Great North Walk Track. We follow the GNW along the side of the river for quite some distance. This track is undulating; it has some wide sections, some narrow rough sections and some short steep sections but all through beautiful bushland. Once we reach De Burghs Bridge we cross the bridge to the left and pick up the Riverside Track which will take us along the other side of the river to Commandment Rock in time to join the Club's birthday celebrations. After the celebrations it is a short walk to the Metro station at North Ryde or outside the Metro station you can get a bus to Macquarie Centre. Map: Walking Tracks of the Lane Cove Valley Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 7 Oct | Grade 3 M Medium pace 14km 220m total climbs | Lane Cove NP Birthday Walk - Thornleigh to Commandment Rock: Thornleigh Station, Thornleigh Oval, Great North Walk Track, Brown's Waterhole, De Burgh's Bridge, Riverside Track, Commandment Rock. A pretty walk through the Lane Cove Valley, providing lots of shade and abundant birdlife. Track is rocky in parts, with steep sections and multiple creek crossings. Map: STEP Walking Tracks of Lane Cove Valley Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Mon 9 Oct | Grade 1 Unhurried pace 6km minor climbs | Redfern and Newtown Hidden Sydney: A short, easy walk aiming to finish with lunch in the delightful Sydney Park weather permitting. I will be showing you some intriguing parts of these suburbs you may not have believed existed: a men’s facility that is outside, street artwork that is spectacular, fabulous monuments to heavy industry and the place where Australia’s own Miss Havisham lies buried. Warning: the walk is all pavement walking and there is a 1000 metre length of King Street to be negotiated. I hope to see you anyway. Map: Sydney UBD Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Tue 10 Oct | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 15km 370m total climbs | Nth. Turramurra Sphinx Memorial to Apple Tree Bay return: Spxinx / Warrimoo / Bobbin Head / Birawanna tracks to Apple Tree Bay. Return same route Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Tue 10 Oct to Thu 12 Oct | Grade 4 Unhurried pace 32km 1700m total climbs | Blue Mountains NP - Kedumba Valley Kedumba Valley Pack Walk: Kedumba Valley, Cedarland Ridge, Mount Solitary. The pack walk is a 2 night camp in Kedumba Valley. A great pack walk for those wishing to work on fitness and test out gear. Day 1 - park at Kedumba Valley Road locked gate and walk 9km to the Kedumba Valley River Crossing campsite. This is a stunning campground with views to Katoomba escarpment, Mt Solitary and Kings Tableland. Explore Kedumba River. Day 2 - Day walk across Kedumba river, along Cedarland Ridge up Mt Solitary. Steep and eroded in sections (approx 14km, 1000m asc). Day 3 - pack up and return to cars (9km 700m asc) Map: Mt Solitary and Kedumba Valley tracks Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 12 Oct | Committee Meeting | Bush Club Committee Meeting, 4:30pm, Thornton Room Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy St, Kirribilli |
| Fri 13 Oct to Sun 15 Oct | Grade 6 M Medium pace 28km 1200m total climbs | Wollemi NP Labyrinth Peak and Around: Co-leader Kevin Songberg. A 3-day pack trip to Bylong Labyrinth. Day 1. Park at Benjang Gap and proceed up Lee Creek to GR 317 890. Establish camp. With day packs only, walk up the gully to the north and explore the area to the north of the camp. About 10 km. Day 2. We may find water higher up on the previous day, but it is very likely that it will need to be collected in Lee Creek and carried for the rest of the trip (Days 2 and 3). Break the camp and find a way up to the eastern end of Labyrinth Saddle, GR 315 903. Explore the area to the north before proceeding to Labyrinth Peak for overnight camp. About 10 km. Day 3. Descend from Labyrinth Peak, walk east then north, following the ridge to around GR 312 920 for the final descent towards Lee Creek. Walk back to Benjang Gap. About 8 km. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBMBC. Map: Talooby Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 14 Oct | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 14km 300m total climbs | Berowra Valley NP Hornsby Loop via Westleigh: A fabulous walk via Depression steps, GNW and Blue Gum Track. We leave the GNW at Westleigh to Dog Pound Creek, Florence Cotton Reserve and walk through the beautiful Lisgar Gardens and back to Hornsby Station. You will not be disappointed with this walk. First time for the Leader to lead this walk. Map: Hornsby Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 15 Oct | Grade 3 LTW Medium pace 14km 550m total climbs Training | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Nav 101 Training - Cowan to Brooklyn via Porto Ridge: This is a hands-on introduction into basic map & compass based navigation, route finding and (relatively easy) off-track walking with a little theory provided to start – all whist completing a short day walk between Cowan and Brooklyn via the very nice Porto Ridge. The program will cover the basics around topographic maps, following map-based tracks, setting and following compass bearings, interpreting the terrain from the map to the ground and some fairly straight forward route finding whilst walking off-track. This program is offered to Full Members only and those attending will be required to bring a compass and print out a relevant map section (provided). Party limit = 8. Public transport available at both ends. Map: Cowan 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 15 Oct to Sun 29 Oct | Grade 3 & 4 Unhurried pace Typical day: 16km-20km 800m total climbs | South Korea South Korea Autumn Leaves: Invigorating cool autumn weather, maple and gingko autumn leaves highly likely, World Heritage Buddhist temples, relaxing hot springs, exotic foods and alcohols, cheap hiking gear. Hotels and B&Bs. No huts, no tents, no sleeping bags. Grade 3 and 4 day walks. All on track. No creek crossings. Minimal rock scrambling. Day packs only. Typical day walk will be 16-20 km, ascent 800m, same descent, steep sections most days. Estimated cost for food, accommodation, land transport, entry fees is about $150/day per person twin share or double. Plus alcohol, plus international air fare. Single rooms may be available for a supplement. Meet in Sokcho City (North East Coast near Seoraksan NP) on afternoon of Sunday 15 October 2023. Trip ends in Seoul on morning of Sunday 29 October 2023. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own international air travel and travel insurance. Party limit 10. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Korean National Parks Service Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply |
| Sun 15 Oct to Mon 30 Oct | Grade 3 & 4 Typical day: Medium pace 16-20km 800m total climbs | Gangwon-do, South Korea Seoraksan and Odaesan National Parks in the Gangwon-do region: a 2 week hiking trip mid to end October 2023. All hikes will be day hikes on track, with a variety of grades, mainly Grade 3 & 4, 16 to 20km per day with around 800m climbs. Background The leader lived in South Korea from 2018 to 2021 and was an active hiker with both local and international hiking group, mostly in Bukhansan NP, which was accessible by public transport and fell in love with the people, food, culture and last, but not least, the mountains! This trip is designed to explore the other famous National Parks that are harder to get to via public transport, Seoraksan and Odaesan in the north east (and possibly Chiaksan NP), so many of the hikes will be new to the leader. The other key focus of the trip will be the food and culture, making great memories with new friends and lots of photo opportunities Airfares T’way (new Korean Air Budget Airline) – I have access to discounted airfares for this trip for direct SYD - ICN - SYD flights. (note that October is peak season being best weather during Autumn, so the sooner we can book flights the lower the price will be. ) Transport private coach with local driver option (numbers permitting) and / or public train, subway and/or bus Accommodation – We will be staying in budget accommodation up to 2/3 star, using a combination of budget hotels, one night Temple Stay subject to availability. Pricing tbc but should be under $3000 for 2 week land content – airfare, accomodation and local transport costs will be firmed up once I have numbers. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own travel insurance. Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Tue 17 Oct | Grade 4 M (due to distance) Medium pace 25km 560m total climbs | South Coast Kiama Coast Walk: A spectacular walk along the South Coast starting from Minnamurra Station – Kiama Downs – Bombo – Kiama – Kiama Heights – Gerringong Station. This walk provides a bit of everything with some beach and headland walking as we meander along the coast – definitely bring your camera ! Option to exit walk at Kiama for those seeking a shorter day. Public transport at both ends. Map: Kiama Coast Walk Brochure Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 19 Oct | Grade 3 M Medium pace 15km 660m total climbs | Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Cowan to Berowra: A shortish walk along the Great North Walk track with a few ups and downs and some nice ridge top walking. Great views over Berowra Waters and lovely bushland throughout. Public transport at both ends. Map: Cowan 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 21 Oct | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 13km 350m total climbs | Berowra Regional Park Hornsby to Thornleigh via Refuge Rock: Start from Hornsby Station. Some street walking to start of GNW track. Follow GNW track before descending to cross Berowra Creek and then climb to Refuge Rock. From here a mix of bush tracks and firetrails to the Jungo and back to Thornleigh Station. Map: Hornsby Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 26 Oct | Grade 2 Slow pace 7km 100m total climbs | Eastern Suburbs Sculptures by the Sea, Bondi to Coogee coastal walk: Sculptures by the Sea, Bondi will be celebrating 25yrs this year. The outdoor exhibition is along the 2km coastline between Bondi to Tamarama. We will walk the 7km to Coogee. There are several exit points for those wanting a shorter walk. Optional swim at Coogee beach. Map: Eastern Suburbs Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sat 28 Oct | Grade 3 M LTW Medium pace 15km 450m total climbs | Lower Blue Mountains Springwood Circuit via Martins Lookout: Springwood Station - Sassafras Gully Track - Perch Ponds-Martins Lookout- Magdala Creek Track- Springwood Station. All on track - mostly lovely shaded walk. Map: Springwood Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| November 2023 | ||
| Thu 2 Nov | Grade 1 Unhurried pace 10km No major climbs | Musical Meander Woolwich to Huntleys Point.: This walk will follow parts of the Great North Walk around Woolwich, Hunters Hill and Huntleys Cove. From Huntleys Point we take a ferry to Circular Quay then walk up through the gardens to the 'Con' where we will be entertained by the Con"s Big Band and Jazz Choir. A gold coin donation is requested, Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 5 Nov to Mon 13 Nov | Grade 3 Unhurried pace Typical day: 15km 500m total climbs | Hong Kong Hong Kong - Green Hills, Sandy Beaches, Glorious Food: Expressions of interest sought. Hong Kong is 75% undeveloped hilly countryside with National Parks, green hills and sandy beaches. You can walk it on day trips from your comfortable hotel in bustling downtown Kowloon using cheap transport. November climate is usually cool and dry. Day walks (Grade 3) on MacLehose Trail, Sai Kung Country Park, Lantau Peak, Lamma Island, Hong Kong Island, Ma On Shan Country Park. Typical day walk will be 15 km, ascent 500m, same descent. All on track. No creek crossings. No rock scrambling. Moderate pace. All walks finish long before the shops and restaurants close. No packing and unpacking - stay in the same hotel the whole week. Estimated cost for food, accommodation, land transport, is about $180/day per person twin share or double. Plus alcohol, plus international air fare. Single supplement available on request. Non-walking partners are welcome, irrespective of whether they are Club members or not. They will stay in the same accommodation. But they will need to organise their own activities during the day. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own international air travel and travel insurance. Group limit 14. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Peter Spurrier, The Serious Hiker's Guide to Hong Kong Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 9 Nov | Committee Meeting | Bush Club Committee Meeting, 4:30pm, Thornton Room Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy St, Kirribilli |
| Mon 13 Nov to Fri 17 Nov | Grade 4 M LTW Medium pace 80km Various climbs220972 | Kosciuzko NP Top 10 Peaks - Basecamp: A multiday walking experience from a base camp nestled below Mt Kosciuszko in the spectacular Wilkinson Valley. We will have a relatively easy 12 km walk from Charlottes Pass to our base camp and each day we will set out with light day packs to “bag” the top 10 peaks on the Australian Mainland with a few others thrown in for a bit of fun ! Day 1 – Charlottes Pass to Wilkinson Creek via Mt Stilwell (2040m) and Mt Kosciuszko (2228m) Day 2 – Rams Head (2190m), Rams Head North (2177m), Unnamed peak on Etheridge Ridge (2180m) Day 3 – Mueller Peak (2129m), Mt Townsend (2209m), Alice Rawson Peak (2160m), Abbott Peak (2145m), Byatts Peaks/Mt Du Faur (Unnamed peak south-west of Abbott Peak) (2159m) Day 4 – Carruthers Peak (2145m), Mt Twynam (2195m), Watsons Crags (Mt Dubious, Tenison Wood Knoll) (2136m) Day 5 – Wilkinson Creek to Charlottes Pass via Mt Northcote (2131m), Mt Clarke (2101m) This is a full pack walk with walkers expected to be self-sufficient in terms of all gear and food requirements. Prior multiday walk experience is advantageous. Fit and well-prepared Prospective Members welcome. Members private vehicles required. Party limit = 8. Map: Perisher Valley & Youngal 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Mon 13 Nov | Social | Kirribilli Club Monthly club lunch : The Bush Club monthly lunch at the Kirribilli Club. Open to all members and a great opportunity for retired walkers to catch up on club news and meet up with other members. Seniors menu has 9 meals to choose from plus a dessert and coffee or tea for $35. No need to book - simply check in at reception as a guest and move to the restaurant on level 1. The club is about 5 minute walk from Milsons Point station Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply |
| Tue 14 Nov to Wed 15 Nov | CYCLE Medium/hard grade LTW Medium pace 115km 600m total climbs | Wollongong Cycle Thirroul to Minnamurra Return: Our two day cycle will start from Thirroul (start of cycleway). Beautiful coastal scenery as we cycle through Wollongong. We then cycle parallel to the industrial area of Port Kembla for a few kilometers before re-joining the coastal route to Shellharbour The cycle is mostly on shared cycleways with limited cycling on quiet roads / streets. Following an overnight stay in Shellharbour we cycle to Minnamurra and return the same route to Thirroul. Limited Numbers / Dates & Route subject to change / 115kms round trip (45k / 70k) Map: Wollongong Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply |
| Sat 18 Nov | Grade 5 M Medium pace 6km 200m total climbs | Newnes SF / GOS SCA Wolgan Loops and Point Green: Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone region must be better protected for future generations. Park one car on FT No.5 off Sunnyside Ridge Road and the other car near FT 8. From the first car, walk above the Wolgan Loops, then make our way to Point Green and the second car. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km. Joint walk with SBW, NPA, UBMBC. Map: Cullen Bullen Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Tue 28 Nov | Training | Lane Cove NP Navigation Training for MapOut: A practical and theoretical course using the MapOut app for iPhones. Suitable for beginners. # This course is only suitable for iPhone users. Course will cover following existing tracks as well as recording your own tracks, navigating to a destination, locating co ordinates and use of Topo maps. Following theory, a short walk to demonstrate/practice learned theory will be undertaken. Numbers strictly limited Map: MapOut app Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| December 2023 | ||
| Sun 3 Dec to Sat 9 Dec | Grade 3 M & 4 M Medium pace average day: 15km 450m climbs | Kosciuszko National Park Expressions of interest – Snowys Day walks: Day walks while staying in a Ski Lodge at Charlotte Pass. Please contact leader for details. Joint walk with NPA. Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 7 Dec | Committee Meeting | Bush Club Committee Meeting, 4:00pm, McMahons Point |
| Thu 7 Dec | AGM & Social | AGM & Christmas Party o AGM 4:30pm – 5:00pm o Celebration 5pm - 7:30pm |
| Wed 13 Dec | Grade 2 Medium pace 10km No major climbs but some stairs | Christmas Musical Meander Wollstonecraft [or Milsons Point] to St Andrews Cathedral: There is an option to walk from Wollstonecraft to St Andrews Cathedral OR join the group at Milsons Point. From Wollstonecraft we follow the shoreline around Gore Cove, Balls Head Bay and Berrys Bay to Sawmillers Reserve where we have a morning tea stop. From here we walk on to Blues Point, Lavender Bay and up to Milsons Point. After crossing the Harbour Bridge we head down to Darling Harbour and along to Pyrmont Bridge then walk up to St Andrews for a wonderful concert presented by the Police Band. There will be no lunch stop but after the concert you are invited to come to lunch at Cheers Sports Bar, just down George St from St Andrews. When you register for this walk would you please let me know if you are walking from Wollstonecraft or Milsons Point. You also must let me know by Sunday December 10th if you are coming to lunch at Cheers as I need to confirm a booking. Partners are welcome to come to lunch and you may also just come for the concert and lunch. A gold coin donation is requested for the concert. Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 17 Dec to Mon 15 Jan 24 | Grade 2, 3 & 4 Unhurried pace km TBA | Victoria Mallee & Grampians 4WD & Bushwalking adventure: Expressions of Interest sought. A four week adventure including plenty of opportunity for walking. It will operate as a tag-along (self-drive convoy) 4WD trip with new locations on most days. You may camp, attach a vehicle camper (preferred) or tow an off-road camper-trailer. Mallee country, visiting Murray-Sunset NP, Big Desert Wilderness Park & Wyperfeld NP featuring a vast desert with saltbush flats and grassland plains scattered with sand dunes and the famous Pink Lakes are outstanding subjects for photography, with large numbers of emus, kangaroos, native birds, attractive woodlands and colourful spring wildflower displays. Followed by: The Grampians NP, spectacular mountain peaks and dramatic rock formations feature picturesque waterfalls, panoramic views and fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. Dramatic lookouts and a network of excellent walking tracks. Joint adventure with the NPA.Travel guides available - (request by email to leader). Strict limit on vehicle numbers Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Wed 27 Dec to Wed 3 Jan 2024 | Grades 3 & 4 M LTW Medium pace 10-20km 300-600m climbs | Kosciuszko National Park Post XMAS, New Year in the Snowies: Multiple day walks of varying lengths from lodge at Guthega. Track and off track included with ascents between 300 and 600 metres. Participants can choose from a selection of walks each day to suit their interest and capability. Joint walk with SBW. Map: Perisher, Thredbo, Chimneys Ridge, Geehi Dam and Youngalal Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Wed 27 Dec to Mon 1 Jan 2024 | Grade 4/5 M LTW Medium pace 80km 2500m total climbs | Kosciuszko NP Jagungal Wilderness & Kidmans Hut: Munyang – Schlink Hut – Kidmans Hut – Mawsons Hut – Mt Jagungal (day trip) – Schlink Hut – Munyang A 6-day/5-night adventure in Kosciuszko NP visiting remote huts along with fantastic alpine walking and amazing campsites. Track conditions vary from management trail, faint pad and off-track. This is a full pack walk with walkers expected to be self-sufficient in terms of all gear (good quality tent, sleeping bag, rain gear, cooking, etc) and food requirements. Prior multiday walk experience carrying a full pack is advantageous. Fit and well-prepared Prospective Members welcome. Members private vehicles required. Party limit = 8. Map: Geehi Dam & Jagungal 1:25,000 Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 31 Dec to Sun 7 Jan | Grade 5 M LTW Medium pace 20km Variousm total climbs | Kosciuszko NP Snowy Day Walks: Expressions of Interest: Day walks from lodge at Smiggin Holes (limited numbers and subject to availability of accommodation). Walks will be weather dependent but will be grades 4, 5 and possibly exploratory, most will include some off track sections. Once the participants are known, the walks will be determined. Walks may be between 15 and 20 km unless off track and could include boggy ground, creek crossings, rock hopping, button grass and some scrub. Climbs will depend on walks but could exceed 600m on a walk. Accommodation will be at Gunuma Lodge at Smiggin Holes and the lodge Covid policy will apply. First and last day are travel days. Map: Perisher Valley, Geehi Dam Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| 2024 Walks | ||
| Tue 2 Jan to Fri 5 Jan 2024 | Grade 5 M Medium pace 45km 650m total climbs | Kosciusko NP Main Range Pack Walk: 4 days exploring the Main Range and surrounding areas of the Snowy Mountains. Great alpine walking, beautiful and unique lakes, grand views all round. Some very steep climbing. Extreme weather may occur. Full pack walk - fit and experienced walkers only. Joint walk with NPA. Map: Contact leader Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Mon 29 Jan to Sat 3 Feb | Grade 4 Unhurried pace 45km total 350m climbs per day | Gibraltar-Washpool NP World Heritage Pack Walk: Day 1 Mulligans Hut, Day 2 Mulligans Hut to Boundary Falls (19km 350m asc), Day 3 Boundary Falls to Bellbird camp (17km 350m asc), Day 4 side trip Washpool Walk (8km), Day 5 Bellbird Camp to Mulligans Hut (9km 330m asc) Map: Gibraltar-Washpool NP Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Mon 29 Jan to Mon 5 Feb | Grades 4 and 5 M LTW Medium pace 60km 2300m total climbs | Kosciuszko National Park Snowy huts pack walk: From Guthega Munyang power station we will do a loop walk taking in Whites River Hut, Schlink Pass, Tin Hut (night 1), Gungarten, Brassy Mtns, Burrungubugge River to Kidmans Hut (night 2), Cesjacks Hut (partial exploratory route) (nights 3 & 4), option to do day exploratory to Jackey Lookout or visit Jagungal. Leaving Cesjacks via Bulls Peaks, Mailbox Hill, Cup & Saucer to arrive at Mawsons Hut (night 5), the Kerries, Gungarton, Schlink Pass management trail to Munyang. If the weather is good we may camp at Cup and Saucer rather than Mawsons Hut. Expect button grass, boggy ground, creek crossings, fire trail, tracks, pads and off track. Fabulous views, magnificent wildflowers, snow gums, wide open spaces, bubbling creeks and historical huts. First and last nights will be at Gunuma Lodge at Smiggin Holes. Own transport to Smiggins, club cars to Munyang. Map: Geehi Dam, Jagungal Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Thu 1 Feb to Fri 9 Feb 2024 | CYCLE Commercial trip Medium/hard grade 300km | Central Otago, New Zealand Cycling the Otago / Clutha Gold / Roxburgh / Lake Dunstan Trails: Expressions of Interest. MTB rental / Shuttle Transfers / Luggage Transfers / Twin Bed ensuite accomodation will be included. E-Bike rental available at extra cost. Non refundable deposit will be required. Limited numbers This is an overseas commercial cycle (run by Bike it Now), so the insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants to arrange own air flights and travel insurance Map: Central Otago Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 3 Mar to Sun 10 Mar 2024 | Grade 2, 3 & 4 LTW Unhurried pace about 12-15km Various climbs | Kosciusko National Park Snowy Mountains: A variety of walks in the Thredbo and Perisher Valleys including surrounding Alpine areas staying at St George Ski Lodge in Jindabyne Map: Perisher/Thredbo and various local area walks Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply |
| Mon 8 Apr to Fri 12 Apr 2024 | Grade 3 Unhurried pace with lots of campfire chat 2km to camp then day walks Generally flat with undulating terrain | Kosciusko National Park Davies Hut Camp: Davey’s Hut Sits at 1300m on the Snowy Plain, a vast open plain just off the Gungarlin River. It offers a great view overlooking the plain and the chance to get together by the campfire each night in the most historical and oldest hut in the Snowy Mts. Monday - drive in from Cooma, hike 2km to Davies Hut and set up tents Tue, Wed, Thu - day walks to explore the area Friday - hike back 2km to cars and drive home This is also reunion walk for full pack walkers past ( I mean still alive!) and present thus allowing plenty of time for afternoon relaxing and campfire chatter. The walking is generally easy on fire trails. But will include some off track stuff following rivers and or ridges. No significant climbs. Being so close to our cars, its pretty flexible for food and gear to bring. You could leave earlier if required too. Map: Rooftops - Kosciusko Northern Section Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |
| Sun 1 Sep 2024 to Mon 16 Sep 2024 | Grade 4 Medium pace 295km Ave Ascents (600-1000m)m total climbs | Scotland Cape Wrath Trail (North & South): Seeking Expression of Interest for one place for a women (twin share accommodation) to join this commercial trip. The Cape Wrath Trail is often considered the hardest long distance trek in the UK, however the challenge of this trail is equally matched by breath-taking scenery, making it described as one of the most wild and beautiful places in the UK. We will walk the South section of the trail for six days (excluding a small part of the beginning section, which has no road access), then after a rest day, walk the North section over seven days, reaching Scotland's most northern tip. The ave length of days will be 20kms but there are several that are 30kms. Usually to complete this walk you need to wild camp (and brave all the elements), but Thistle Trekking offer full support, with a guide to get us through the bogs and a support person to manage the transport and accommodation. We will only carry day packs & have a hot shower every night! Thistle grade this walk a 5, compared to the West Highland Way, which they grade 3. The trail is not well established in some areas and remote and there will be short sections of road walking to meet transport. The weather will be unpredictable. Walk cost is $5,351. Accommodation will be twin share in mostly Bed & Breakfasts. Lunches and dinner are not included. This is an overseas trip, so the normal insurance arrangements of the Bush Club do not apply. Participants will need to arrange their own international air travel & internal travel to be in Fort William to start on Sept 1. The trip will conclude in Inverness on Sept 16th. Group size: Max 6. Covid vaccination restrictions no longer apply. |