2 Nov (Sat) 2024: CRAYFISH CREEK/CANYON BLACKHEATH (M-H) Crayfish Creek lies to the west of Burramoko Ridge. The route involves mostly creek walking, but it includes a beautiful short canyon constriction. There will be a few wades and possibly a short swim. The plan is to park at the locked gate on the Burramoko Ridge Trail, walk to Burramoko Hill, then descend into the creek. We will then proceed downstream through the creek/canyon. To exit, we’ll scramble up a tricky gully onto a ridge that leads to Baltzer Lookout. From there, we’ll return to the cars via the fire trail. This is an easy non-abseil canyon, but the exit is medium to hard, though there is an alternative if it proves too difficult for anyone in the group. The total distance is about 12 km, with an ascent of 240 m, taking approximately 5 to 7 hours. Helmets are mandatory; wetsuits are optional. Please contact me if you have any questions. Limit: 8. Map: Mount Wilson.

4 Nov (Mon) 2024: PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HALL SPRINGWOOD General Meeting. Our Guest Speaker this month is Steve McLaughlin, recently appointed Sales Director of Aurora Expeditions. Aurora Expeditions was founded by Greg Mortimer OAM who received his OAM for services to mountaineering. Aurora Expeditions focuses on small groups of travellers with cruises around Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic Islands. Tea/Coffee and small Supper provided for a gold coin donation. 7:00 pm for a 7:30 pm start. Please bring your own cup.

6 Nov (Wed) 2024: WARRIMOO (E-M) A half day walk: 5km approx; Rocky Lookouts Warrimoo: A walk along the unsealed section of Greens Road, south from Warrimoo along a ridge to rock formations with great views into the Glenbrook Creek Valley and the rocky walls opposite of Bunyan lookout. Bring morning tea. Limit: 16. Map: Katoomba.

7 Nov (Thu) 2024: BRAHMA KAMARIS BUSH REGEN (E) Come and do a morning of bush regeneration in beautiful surroundings with lovely people. Brahma Kamaris is situated on the Mt Hay Rd in Leura at the end of the bitumen section. All equipment and training supplied. Then stay for a complimentary vegetarian lunch. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba .

7 Nov (Thu) 2024: NEPEAN RIVER EMU PLAINS TO YARRAMUNDI (VH, Kayak) EXPRESIONS OF INTEREST. Very short notice after heavy rain. 20km paddle with fast flowing water, rapids, portage and car shuffle involved. Limit: 6. Map: Penrith.

9 Nov (Sat) 2024: LITTLE CRATER RIDGE (H) This walk is now FULL. If you wish to register you will be put on the waiting list. We will explore some of the country on the southern side of Erskine Creek. Starting at Pisgah Rock, we will make our way to the junction of Erskine and Lincoln creeks before making the "exhilarating" climb up the narrow ridge directly opposite. Once up top we will carry along the cliff edge, taking in the views, before joining Little Crater Ridge proper. Our return route to Erskine Creek will be the ridge on the northern side of Big Crater, where we will stop part way down to ponder the who, why and when of an ancient mystery cairn and stone arrangements. Return to road via Jack Evans track. About 9.5 Kilometers, mostly off track. Less if we can leave a car at the top of Jack Evans. Will involve some rock scrambling with some exposure. This is a combined Springwood and Upper Blue Mountains walk. Limit: 8. Map: Penrith.

9 Nov (Sat) 2024: WINMALEE (M-Exp) SHAWS CREEK - WINMALEE TO YARRAMUNDI. The plan is to start from the end of Whitecross Road, Winmalee and follow a track down into Shaws Swamp, taking the chance to look at some impressive trees, and then follow a track beside Shaws Creek for some distance before dropping into the creek itself and heading downstream as far as Springwood Road, Yarramundi. The creek is initially narrow but then opens out with rock platforms on one or both sides. Your feet and possibly a little bit more will get wet. There is a nice swimming hole along the way, so bring a swimming costume if it's a warm day. Total distance I'm estimating is around 5kms. Limit: 10. Map: Springwood.

10 Nov (Sun) 2024: WENTWORTH FALLS, RED RIDGE - ERSKINE CREEK (H-Exp) Attempt 2 as 1st was cancelled. Walk along red ridge trail to a ridge then descend down towards Harris Creek then walk along to Erskine creek. From there walk up to the junction of Glen Erskine and Bedford creeks. Time permitting explore up Glen Erskine Creek. Return via the same route. Roughly 20km. Will involve rock hopping, wet feet, some scrub and 400m of ascent/ descent. Limit: 6. Map: Jamison.

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10 Nov (Sun) 2024: WISEMANS FERRY OLD CONVICT ROAD. (E) Drive to Wisemans Ferry which is 74 km from Springwood or 1 hour 11 mins according to Google, and walk up the Old Convict Rd built in 1830s as part of the Great North Rd. Admire the amazing stone buttresses and drainage as these men toiled in irons. Read the good information boards. See the remains of their camp and quarry. About 6 km return with an extension to a lookout over the Hawkesbury River. From there we can return the same way or continue down an even earlier road and then walk 2 km back to the cars depending on the condition of this road making it about 9 km. Limit: 16. Map: Lower Portland.

14 Nov (Thu) 2024: NORTH RICHMOND (M) Bike ride North Richmond- Grose Vale Rd - diversion down Cabbage Tree Rd to Vale of Avoca lookout - Kurrajong - Comleroy Rd - East Kurrajong Rd - Tennyson Rd - Crooked Lane - North Kurrajong. All good for road bikes except for short section at the lookout. Bring water and snacks. Food available at Kurrajong, especially apple charlotte. Possible shortcuts if weather turns nasty. Limit: 8. Map: Kurrajong, UBD.

14 Nov (Thu) 2024: SYDNEY (E) CITY RAMBLE - COOGEE TO BONDI: An iconic Sydney walk that offers pleasant and, at times, spectacular coastal scenery. We'll visit some of Sydney's best known beaches - Coogee, Gordon's Bay, Clovelly, Bronte, Tamarama, Bondi. Under normal conditions there are a number of safe swimming options and Clovelly is a renowned snorkelling spot. We should also have time to do some exploration of Waverley Cemetry, where a number of prominent Australians, dating back to the nineteenth century, are buried. Total walk distance is 6km with some stairs. Plenty of options along the way to get coffee and other refreshments. Limit: 15. Map: Botany Bay.

16 Nov (Sat) 2024: GLENBROOK CREEK (M-H) Martins Lookout to Duckhole (Springwood to Glenbrook) along Glenbrook Creek. Opportunities for swimming along the way. 9km, some off track sections. Car shuffle required. Limit: 10. Map: Springwood.

16 Nov (Sat) 2024: YELLOW ROCK LOOKOUT (M) Abseiling Practice Day - Beginners to advanced. Depending on experience we will break into a couple of groups to cover basic abseiling skills and more advanced techniques. Limited spare gear available so let me know if you don't have your own helmet (even a bike helmet), harness, descender, carabiners, prusik loops (preferably 3) & gloves (optional).There will be a $5 rope use fee. Limit: 12. Map: Springwood.

17 Nov (Sun) 2024: GLOSSOP RD TO LINDEN CREEK II (M-Exp, scrub) From Glossop Road in Linden, navigate down to the creek junction at 683 684 (approx), follow the creek to Linden Creek, follow Linden creek upstream for about 500m. Ascend the spur that runs into Dawes Avenue. This is a continuation of the walk on 26th October. We found massive turpentine stumps with springboard notches used by the loggers, the remains of the logging roads and some beautiful sections of creek. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood.

Introduction Walk

17 Nov (Sun) 2024: GLOWWORM TUNNEL NEWNES PLATEAU (E) Walk is completely full. GLOWWORM TUNNEL and Dry Canyon (E] A repeat of my October walk for those who missed out. Another wonderful day out. In the morning we'll drive to the Glowworm Tunnel on the Newnes Plateau and walk along the old train line through the tunnel on the new raised path. Hopefully the glowworms will be doing their thing. Bring a torch for this. As NP have now opened the track further again, we'll follow the trainline down the creek and around onto the ledge partway down the cliffs until we get good views into the Wolgan Valley and can truly appreciate the difficulties of the builders and maintenance crew. Then the option is to go back through the tunnel or walk up the canyon beside it but this section is medium. Return to the cars the same way. About 6 km. See fantastic pagodas as well. We even have the option of going through a section where the creek has gone underground. Then we'll drive back a little way to the Dry Canyon, also called Wolgan View or Nobles Canyon. This is a 4 km return walk through an amazingly proper canyon with dark sections where the sculptured walls nearly meet overhead. A few scrambly bits but nothing too difficult if done slowly. A great way to experience a canyon without getting wet. And another pagoda heaven. Great for adventurous children. Limit: 16. Map: Rock Hill.

17-22 Nov (Sun - Fri) 2024: CANBERRA BICYCLE RIDING (E-M-Exp) Staying at a Van Park where you can choose to camp, caravan or cabin. We will be doing a series of day rides on the magnificent and highly varied network of bike paths around Canberra- where navigation can sometimes be a challenge, hence exploratory. Opportunities for enjoying cafes and restaurants. Cycling distances vary between 30 and 70km. Flexible and cruisey. No pressure to ride everyday. Limit: 20. Map: Canberra Cycling map.

20 Nov (Wed) 2024: BLACKHEATH (E-M) A half day walk: 4km approx: It is a shorter than normal walk but packs a lot in. From the car park at Hat Hill we will go to the foundational remains of William Murphy's dwelling (1846-1927), the hermit of Hat Hill. From there to what is left of the Wallace brothers steam driven traction engine. Then to Wallace Lookout where we will get spectacular views into the Grose over Acacia Flat camping ground and into the Grose. We will then descend below the Wallace Lookout on an overgrown footpad to a ridge and spur with views into Orang Utan Pass. This pass is an alternative walking route to the Perrys Lookdown track and goes directly to Acacia Flat . Then back to Wallace Lookout and from there return to the cars. Bring morning tea. Limit: 16. Map: Mount Wilson.

Introduction Walk

23 Nov (Sat) 2024: GLOWWORM TUNNEL AND DRY CANYON (E) In the morning we'll drive to the Glowworm Tunnel on the Newnes Plateau and walk along the old train line through the tunnel on the new raised path. Hopefully the glowworms will be doing their thing. Bring a torch for this. As NP have now opened the track further again, we'll follow the trainline down the creek and around onto the ledge partway down the cliffs until we get good views into the Wolgan Valley and can truly appreciate the difficulties of the builders and maintenance crew. Then the option is to go back through the tunnel or walk up the canyon beside it but this section is medium. Return to the cars the same way. About 6 km. See fantastic pagodas as well. We even have the option of going through a section where the creek has gone underground. Then we'll drive back a little way to the Dry Canyon, also called Wolgan View or Nobles Canyon. This is a 4 km return walk through an amazingly proper canyon with dark sections where the sculptured walls nearly meet overhead. A few scrambly bits but nothing too difficult if done slowly. A great way to experience a canyon without getting wet. And another pagoda heaven. Great for adventurous children.(With thanks to Yvonne for the description). Limit: 15. Map: Ben Bullen.

23 Nov (Sat) 2024: YARRAMUNDI (M) MORNING SWIM ON THE LOWER GROSE: We'll park at the end of Mountain Avenue Yarramundi and follow a fire trail into the Blue Mountains National Park. We then take a well marked track down to the Grose River. On the drive back we can look at some aboriginal rock carvings near Shaws Creek. Total walking distance I'm estimating at around 5kms with 100 meters plus ascent/descent. This should not be a long day. Limit: 12. Map: Springwood.

27 Nov (Wed) 2024: MT WILSON (M) The Loops of Mt Wilson - 1. Cathedral of Ferns / Boronia Pt Lookout/part of Happy Valley 2. Mt Wilson Rainforest Loop 3. Du Faur Rocks Lookout Chinamans Hat Track and Wynn’s Rock Lookout => there are 4 separate areas in which we will need to drive to start the walks and all have easy access and parking. Bring lunch and morning tea. Limit: 10. Map: Mount Wilson, Wollangambe.

30 Nov (Sat) 2024: BUNDEENA TO WATTAMOLLA (E, 8km) The coast walk from Bundeena to Wattamolla takes in some of the most spectacular scenery in Royal National Park, including Wedding Cake Rock (and the fence) and Marley Beach. There are a couple of places to swim if summer makes aa appearance. Car swap required, we'll meet at Wattamolla then drive to Bundeena to start. (Driving time from mid-mountains to Wattamolla is just over 1.5 hours, which is about what it takes to drive to the Glow-Worm tunnel - and the road is better!). We should be finished by 3pm, to miss the return traffic. Or you can have dinner with us at Bundeena and return after the madding crowds have left. Limit: 12. Map: Royal National Park.

30 Nov (Sat) 2024: SWIMMING HOLE SERIES (E-M) NORTONS BASIN - WALLACIA. 3km return walk. Descend down to Nortons Basin, a very large pool on the Nepean River near Wallacia. Rock-hop up to St. Johns Basin (300m) and return for swimming. Ascend back up to carpark at end of day. Rocky/scrambly track but not overly steep. Some artefacts from the building of Warragamba Dam to be found. Limit: 15. Map: Penrith .

1 Dec (Sun) 2024: MAGIC IN SPRINGWOOD (E) FIREFLY MAGIC IN SPRINGWOOD (E) SPRINGWOOD FIREFLY MAGIC (E) A repeat of Friday's walk. It's that time of the year again. A short easy walk of less than 1 km down to the creek at Birdwood Gully to watch the fireflies doing their mating dance. Sheer fairyland. Once they've exhausted themselves, we'll walk a bit further to Madeline Glen to see the thousands of glowworms. Return the same way once you've had enough. What better way to spend a Sunday evening. Children and visitors welcome. Limit: 20. Map: Springwood.

2 Dec (Mon) 2024: SPRINGWOOD FIREFLIES (E) FIREFLY MAGIC IN SPRINGWOOD (E) SPRINGWOOD FIREFLY MAGIC (E) A repeat of Friday's walk. It's that time of the year again. A short easy walk of less than 1 km down to the creek at Birdwood Gully to watch the fireflies doing their mating dance. Sheer fairyland. Once they've exhausted themselves, we'll walk a bit further to Madeline Glen to see the thousands of glowworms. Return the same way once you've had enough. What better way to spend a Monday evening. Children and visitors welcome. Limit: 20. Map: Springwood.

3 Dec (Tue) 2024: FIREFLY MAGIC IN SPRINGWOOD (E) Cancelled. See other dates - 1st, 2nd and 5th. SPRINGWOOD FIREFLY MAGIC (E) A repeat of Friday's walk. It's that time of the year again. A short easy walk of less that 1 km down to the creek at Birdwood Gully to watch the fireflies doing their mating dance. Sheer fairyland. Once they've exhausted themselves, we'll walk a bit further to Madeline Glen to see the thousands of glowworms. Return the same way once you've had enough. What better way to spend a Tuesday evening. Children and visitors welcome. Limit: 20. Map: Springwood.

4 Dec (Wed) 2024: SPRINGWOOD (E-M) A half day walk: 6km approx: From Lawson Lookout through Sassafras Gully Reserve following Magdala Creek to the Batman track, then onto a disused fire road to Council Land at the northern end of Farm Road. Next there a short walk up Farm Road to Burns Road and down Spring Street to the tennis court car park. From there back into Sassafras Gully Reserve. We will walk down a rocky spur through Christine Pass to the Magdala track then onto Lawson Lookout in Raymond Road and the cars. Bring morning tea. Limit: 16. Map: Springwood.

5 Dec (Thu) 2024: MAGIC IN SPRINGWOOD (E) FIREFLY MAGIC IN SPRINGWOOD (E) SPRINGWOOD FIREFLY MAGIC (E) A repeat of Friday's walk. It's that time of the year again. A short easy walk of less than 1 km down to the creek at Birdwood Gully to watch the fireflies doing their mating dance. Sheer fairyland. Once they've exhausted themselves, we'll walk a bit further to Madeline Glen to see the thousands of glowworms. Return the same way once you've had enough. What better way to spend a Thursday evening. Children and visitors welcome. Limit: 20. Map: Springwood.

6 Dec (Fri) 2024: SPRINGWOOD FIREFLY MAGIC (E) This walk is full. See the 3 other days for another opportunity unless it's the only day you can do it. It's that time of the year again. A short easy walk of less that 1 km down to the creek at Birdwood Gully to watch the fireflies doing their mating dance. Sheer fairyland. Once they've exhausted themselves, we'll walk a bit further to Madeline Glen to see the thousands of glowworms. Return the same way once you've had enough. What better way to spend a Friday evening. Children and visitors welcome. If this date doesn't suit you I can run other dates. Let me know. Limit: 20. Map: Springwood.

7 Dec (Sat) 2024: CLUB XMAS PARTY All members and partners are welcome to attend the annual Christmas Party! commencing 12 pm (lunchtime). The party will be fully catered i.e. all food will be provided including gluten free and veg options. BYO drinks.BYO plates, bowls, cutlery etc and chairs. It is also an opportunity for new members to come along and get to know the leaders and meet other members of the club. On arrival make sure you come and see a Committee member for your raffle ticket for the lucky door prize. There are 10 prizes to be won, valued at $100 each.Please book onto the activity and notify us if you are also bringing someone with you so that we have numbers for catering purposes.

7 Dec (Sat) 2024: NEPEAN RIVER, BENTS BASIN (E-H) This is a 6km return section of the Nepean River from Bents Basin to Teresa Park Wier that can not be negotiated by kayak. We will be bush bashing, rock hopping and liloing along the Nepean River Limit: 4. Map: Warragamba .

7 Dec (Sat) 2024: NORTH LAWSON (E) A pre Christmas party walk to work up an appetite, just down from where the party will be. We'll do a shortened version of Empire Pass but still encompassing Dantes Glen, St Michaels Falls, an unnamed falls and beautiful iron coated Fairy Falls. Less than 2 km. If we finish early we can walk up to the waterfall at the head of Wilson Park and admire the recently restored historic map of Australia Limit: 20. Map: Katoomba .

14 Dec (Sat) 2024: WENTWORTH FALLS, ROCKY KNOB- ERSKINE CREEK (H-Exp) Follow the Erskine range trail to Rocky Knob Ridge, follow the ridge down to Harris creek then down to Erskine creek.Go down Erskine creek to Kiara creek then up Kiara onto Rocky Knob ridge and follow the firetrail to cars. Roughly 18kms, will involve some offtrack, rocks hopping, swimming, scrub and 300m of descent and ascent up the ridges. Time permitting explore down to a pool. Will most likely be a longer day, so be prepared. Limit: 6. Map: Jamison.

Introduction Walk

15 Dec (Sun) 2024: NORTH WINMALEE SHAWS CREEK (EM) An afternoon walk for those who go to church or whatever and so we walk out in the cool of the late afternoon. It's only a 1 km walk down to Shaws Creek where there is a waterfall, a lovely swimming hole with rocks to jump off and an amazing camp cave. Time to laze on the rock platform and explore up the creek. The walk is half along a fire trail and then descends to the creek via a slot and a fairly steep track which can be slippery if there is too much leaf litter. But we'll take it slowly and carefully. This magnificent spot is worth the effort. Children welcome. Limit: 15. Map: Springwood.

19 Dec (Thu) 2024: CYCLISTS CHRISTMAS LUNCH (E, Cycle) Ride Old Castlereagh Road, Cassola place and River cycle path out to Glenmore Park, via Factory Road and then Schoolhouse Creek cycleway then back to Old Castlereagh Road for our Christmas lunch. Please book on website and advise if lunching at Long House(for booking purposes)- approx 25km Limit: 20. Map: Gregory.

20 Dec-5 Jan 2025 (Fri - Sun) 2024: SOUTH WEST VICTORIA (M) EOI. Great South West Walk. Victoria. 262 km loop. I would like to do a one-way canoe-hire for 5 days to paddle 75km from Dartmoor, down the Glenelg River to Nelson, instead of bushwalking that parallel section. Interestingly, to walk or paddle takes one into South Australia for 6km. Leader has a qualification in providing canoe lessons, ought you care for that. Canoe hirer provides barrels for your gear. I will likely take a train to Warrnambool from Melbourne, and a bus to Portland, Victoria. You may be able to persuade me to fly Sydney - Adelaide - Mt Gambier - buy our food and fuel there, and taxi to Nelson. Let's talk. https://greatsouthwestwalk.com/trail/ Canoe trail - chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://nelsoncanoehire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Park-note-Lower-Glenelg-NP-River-guide.pdf Other resource; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_South_West_Walk Limit: 28. Map: Zoom in on Windy.

22 Dec (Sun) 2024: SWIMMING HOLE SERIES (M) Grose River Float - Kids welcome - 3km walk down to the Grose River from Mountain ave, Yarramundi. We will then float down 6km of the river to Navua Reserve, Yarramundi. Bring something to float on, we will inflate with portable pump once down at the river. Car shuffle required. If water levels too low, we will just walk back out the way we came in and spend the day swimming in this part of the Grose. Limit: 13. Map: kurrajong.

30 Dec (Mon) 2024: RIVER CAVES CANYON, NEWNES PLATEAU (M) River caves is an easy canyon and the walk in is easy if taken slowly. Suitable for adventurous children as well. The canyon is really quite amazing with dark sections. You will get wet up to the knees at a minimum but last year many people opted for deep wades rather than climb up and over like me because the water was quite pleasant and they were dry by the time we got back to the cars. Return the same way to experience the canyon from the other direction. Less than 4 km. After lunch we'll return to visit Dargens Arch behind Bell Station for those who wish to. A short fairly easy walk to go over and under this remarkable arch in a pretty gully. Less than 2 km. Limit: 20. Map: Rock Hill.

1 Jan 2025 (Wed) 2025: ERSKINE CREEK, GLENBROOK (E, swim) Celebrate the first day of 2025 with a swim! One of the best, most secluded, easiest to access swimming holes in the area. Drive through Glenbrook National Park (actually it's Blue Mountains NP), to the carpark for the Jack Evans track. Walk down a track to a sandy beach on Erskine Creek. We'll explore up or downstream and return the same way. Bring picnic lunch and something that floats to help with exloring (air bed or pink flamingo/donut/etc left over from Julie's Colo R trip would be good). Around 3km return, but 150m down and then back up to the cars. Limit: 15. Map: Penrith.

2 Jan 2025 (Thu) 2025: SOUTH LEURA BUSHCARE (E) Spend a morning in beautiful surroundings at Brahma Kamaris doing bush regeneration. All instructions and equipment supplied. Bring morning tea although this is often supplied as well. Stay for a complimentary vegetation lunch. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba.

6 Jan 2025 (Mon) 2025: NEPEAN RIVER, WALLACIA (H, Kayak) kayak from Wallacia to Norton's Basin and return. Fast flowing water, portage and rapids involved. Limit: 4. Map: Warragamba .

7 Jan (Tue) 2025: GEORGES RIVER (M, Kayak) Kayak, Georges River in the Macquarie Fields area. 15ks return. Bring morning tea. PDF,and swimmers, there may be a chance for a swim at Simmo,s Beach. Limit: 6. Map: Liverpool & Campbelltown.

26 Jan to 2 Feb 2025 (Sun-Sun) 2025: CHARLOTTE PASS (M) Join me for the 12th annual visit to Charlotte Pass. Comfortable accommodation in a private ski lodge in the heart of the Kosciuszko National Park. We are within walking distance of the ten highest peaks in Australia plus lots of slightly lower peaks. Cost approx. $500. Limit: 18. Map: Perisher, Geehi Dam.

9-16 Feb 2025 (Sun-Sun) 2025: CHARLOTTE PASS (E-M-H, alpine) Because another club has booked the west wing, we have limited space this year. HOWEVER, please continue to book - we are looking at additional/alternate accommodation, possibly in another lodge. Join us for the 4rd annual February Snowies Trip. Not just walks - we've found excellent kayaking on Lake Jindabyne, some great mountain bike tracks, horse riding, and a range of walks from 2 hours to all day. Bring or hire your kayak or bike (or both). Comfortable accommodation in a private ski lodge in the heart of the Kosciuszko National Park. Self catering (group meals) and we have to clean up before we leave. We are within walking distance of the 10 highest peaks in Australia, plus lots of slightly lower peaks. Cost around $440 per person for the week, and you are asked to supply (part of) an evening meal for 16 people. Please bring some cash to re-imburse drivers if you car-pool. Entertainment includes Twister, Trivia, jigsaw, pool, table tennis. Bring a chess set. Limit: 23. Map: Perisher Valley, Geehi River, Koscuiszko.

16-21 Feb (Sun - Fri) 2025: MUNYANG TO VALENTINES (M, scrub) An adaptation of last year's cancelled walk. Start at Munyang, climb the steep but graded road to Whites River Hut or Schlink. Explore a route to Dicky Cooper Bogong etc with a day pack the next day, and stay at Schlink Hilton the second night. Next day, continue on to Valentines hut. Next day, find the route to Mawsons Hut (wiht a day pack) and possibly Cup and Saucer Hill if Mawsons is easy to get to. Return to Valentines(or maybe continue to the old Orange Hut site) that night. Return to civilisation on the AAWT, either stopping at Whites River that night, or all the way to Munyang. Plans are flexible and subject to weather, scrub, participants, etc Limit: 8. Map: Geehi, Jagungal.

16-20 Mar (Sun - Thu) 2025: CURRARONG HOLIDAY (E-M, Social) Sunday to Friday avoiding crowds. A now traditional short holiday where you can do as much or as little as you wish. In 2024 we had 27 booked and in 2025 there may be more. Accommodation options include tents, caravans and cabins at Holiday Haven Currarong with its sparkling amenities. Opportunities for coastal walking, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and bicycling etc. Similar organisation to the Snowies but without having to cook for a multitude. Limit: 50. Map: CURRARONG and surrounding maps.