THE CANBERRA • BUSHWALII'ING CLUB

7 INC. NEWSLETTER

GPO Box 160, Canberra ACT 2601

VOLUME 35 NOVEMBER 1999 NUMBER 11

President's Prattle

In last month's IT, I noted that a number of working groups were being fanned to give closer attention to particular aspects of the Club's activities. The first of these groups - the Social Programme Working Group - has now been set up. Michael Hansford, Cate Kennedy and Michael Sutton are helping Wendi Johnson to organise speakers for next year's general meetings and to encourage members to arrange a number of additional social events on the Club's programme. These events should be seen as an addition, rather than an alternative, to our regular activities - we are, after all, a walking club, rather than a social club that uses the bush as a venue for some of its activities. Having said that, 1 an aware that there are a number of members who are seeking

opportunities for social interaction outside general meetings and IT collations; There are advantages for the lông term health of the Club if such social events create greater enthusiasm for our activity programme and lead to some of these members becoming more regular walkers.

Elsewhere in this IT you will find details of this year's Christmas Party. This year's party will be held on Sunday 12 December at Jenny at Rob Horsfield's home. The changes in timing and venue from previous years are aimed at making the event more.accessible and friendly. I ant delighted to extend an invitation to all members to come along on the day, catch up with old friends, meet some new faces and celebrate the season in style.

The Committee has recently made a couple of new appointments to non-elected positions withinthe Club. All leaders should note that Stan Marks is the new Check-In Officer to whom they should report the safe return or cancellation of their trip. Those intending to hire gear should note that Jenny and Rob Horsfield are the new equipment officers. Many thanks to Elizabeth McCamley and Mike Pedvin for performing these roles over the past year(s). in a similar vein, Jenny Horsfield has been appointed as Vice President and Rob Horsfleld and Alan Vidler have agreed to continue as Confederation representatives on the Alpine Walking Track Liaison Committee and the Kosciuszko Summit Management Committee respectively.

Terence Uren, President

November General Meeting

Kayaking in South West Tasmania

Chris Bellamy

If you think of canoeing and kayaking as being a form of 'bushwalldng on water', then it is entirely appropriate that the Canberra Bushwalking Club includes these activities in its programme.

The fact that our Club has a more extensive flatwater touring progranmie than either of the two Canberra based canoe clubs is largely

I. due to the efforts of Chris Bellamy. His efforts over the years have introduced many members to the delights of flatwater touring and have also led to a number of paddlers joining our Club and becoming fanatical bushwalkers!

Chris is an experienced kayaker who has completed most of the possible long distance paddle tours in Eastern Australia and is a three-time

veteran of the gruelling Murray Marathon.

At the November General Meeting, Chris will talk about a recent trip to Bathurst Harbour in South West Tasmania. The trip was a stunner, not only for its splendid scenery but also for the complexity of its logistics with the party walking overland to the start of the paddle *hilst its kayaks were transported by yacht from Hobart.

Terence Uren

SOCIAL NEWS UPDATE

A social subc6nunittee is bein set-up to assist with co-ordinating social events for the next year. If you want to participate S the sub-committee please contact Terence Uren or myself. If you have any suggestions for speakers at club meetings or ideas about social events please let me know them.

One of the major annual social events for the year will be t h e Christmas Party. The theme and date for the party has

changed. This year we will have a BBQ on Sunday 12th December at 6pm at the Horsfield's residence at 11 Studley Street Kambah. Tickets will be $7/head (c hi 1 d r .e n under 10 years free). Included in the ticket price is a BBQ dinner and desert - vegetarians will be catered for. BYO drinks, chair, plate, cup and cutlery RSVP for ticket sales is 5th December. Tickets can be purchased at club

meetings and from:

Wendi Johnson at Lyneham (tel 6257 0338);

Stan Marks at Hawker (tel 6254 9568);

Kate Kennedy at Kambah (tel 6231 4444);

Janet Edstein at Waramanga (tel 6288 1398)

Michael Sutton at Narrabundah (tel 6295 7107)

The November social event will be a Bush Dance at Yarralumla Wool Shed on Saturday 27th November at 8pm. We will gather inside the hall near the ticket door. Woolie's Home Band will be playing. I hope to see you there.

Wendi Johnson, Social Secretary

Membership Matters

New member:

Alan Gamble

Roger Edwards, Membership secretary

Walk Reports

Ovens, Ovens Creek, Cyril Rock, Coorongoobra,

October 2 -4th.

Party:- AS & David Sweeting, Gosta Lynga, Monica Binder, David Jolmstone, David Drohan, Xaver Chyan from Canberra.

We all met at the gate to the Old Anny Trail at 10:30, the Newcastle lot there at 10:00 after pizza on the go, the Canberra party after a multi course 2 hours plus Chinese banquet at Bathurst. It was decided to just say "David" if you wanted to speak to anyone - save confusion. We camped at foot of Mt Darcy pleasant overcast night, so flies or tents or "Combies" were the order of the

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night, slight sprinlde of rain during the dark.

Gradually came awake the sound of birds all around us including the usual Lyre birds practising their bird call lies not too far away. On the go.

b7:30,Ami'èldIiiiily añdgently drove us up the hill to the start point in her HiLux, bit crowded with all the packs and people, but saved an hour or so, and a lot of ssreat, well done Aini. Followed down the ridge 511 578 to the Ovens easy àoing with vestige of track. Wild flowers most beautiful every where many colours and varieties. The Ovens is a large cleared hole" nicely grassed but with a sprinkle of blackberry to dodge.

"Holes" are areas where basaltic plugs intruded through the sand stone and then eroded faster than the sand stone leaving fertile often level based. "holes" in the sandstone plateaus. Theyare mostly blue gum forests in

the nattiral state, truly dèlightfiul spots, (unfortunately often cleared by early settlers for farming and grazing). Also made famous by a number of bush raiging and cattle duffing stories, tales of hidden valleys to secret stock or people.

Onwards down the Ovens creek, bit swampy at the start (easier to walk on the sides of the hill) but soon into creek proper. Mixture of going from eay under rainforèst areas where cieek narrow or east/wesç to bit viny where more open or north/south, to B scrubby and viny in open places like creek junctions often exacerbated by fallen trees (fortunately not too: many). The cieëk" delightful sand 'bottorn reasonably flat eay going banks. Tall cliffs either side in places, wonderful hidden spots.

• I was glad I'd spoken to Ian Hickson who told me what the Ovens creek was like, because I originlly expected a canyony start with much slower going (not from the map but from experience just a little to the west). Ian also told me.of the

• delightful hole opposite Cyril Rock which was to be our camp for tonight. Everyone was moving well taking turns trail blazing/route finding and showing things of

interest frees, plants, flowers, crayfish/yabbies, fungi, overhangs beautiful spots, Theo and Petet showing the largish crayfish with eggs.

Passed my oiiginal, first possible camping spot by 10 am. At side creek 537 541 found a well trodden track that went over the obvious saddle right on the next bend into "The Swampy Bottom Hole". From the top of the saddle Monica and two Davids could see a big yellow and green marquee between the scrub on the grassy slopes.below [but the wee folk had removed it by the time we got down (or was it the leaf the

sighters were èhewing on)]. This is a nice hide possibly cleared in.thç past hut I'm not sure. Base swampy but

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good water after it had settled. 4 p.m. camp spread out on flat spots up the hill 545 542, good place to be. Pleasant bird calls, Lyre, Whip, Choughs, Mopoke and some new to me. As would be expected lots of frogs of many calls. Leisurely tea and dinner with much light hearted or ponderous chatter depending on the whim.

Awoke to the drip drip drip of steady drizzle, and the muted call of birds, not the morning for a quick start. Creek bashing in the wet didn't appeal to any one. Eventually plan B up the ridge to Cyril Rock then into the Coorongoobra to a largish camping cave with possible packless side irips. The way up was a bit slower than expected due to a not obvious from the map scrambly bit just before Cyril Rock (but then again not entirely unexpected as I've found the terrain more rugged as you go west). Found way by staying as high as possible and to the right, hand line scramble, then up the daunting looking ramp that David Drohan found (it's ok when you're on it). Lunch at a bend and dip in the road; no longer raining.

Four decided to return to the cars via the trail, while the rest of us headed down the gully. This has a number of short canyon section, needing hand line in places. Eventually we came to a short waterfall into a pool it looked like the rope and descenders, - but fortunately we found a way up a crack onto a ledge and then a way down via a fallen tree (would probably need rope if the tree wasn't there). This is an interesting and pretty route with a reasonable size blue gum forest "hole". For information the next gully north along the road goes much more easily and is attractive too.

The Coorongoobra is always a delight to walk, more rugged than the Ovens and more beautiful (but how do you compare two beauties). Up a side creek to a high vaulted camping cave with sandy floor, by 3:10.

Where every one sick of wet clothes, dried off, had hot tea and then some went for a swiniiwash in the pool with bubbling stopper (bit cool I'm reliably told). Today the bush has been wonderful with lushness and flowers every where, somehow the colour is enhanced in the rain and the drips add gleaming highlights particularly seen on the ridges. This countiy is very rugged with many coloured cliffs everywhere (red, yellow, gray, black, bright green covered in ferns, dark green covered in creepers and rain forest plants). The canyony bits have leg thick "strangler fig" vines/roots growing down the .rocks or dangling in space or twisted together climbing to the sky somewhere above, (it did pass my mind pity about the over use of canyons in the "book", they look so much better with all the moss and ferns, but better to have a few turned into exciting tourist places than them all).

Again a really nice camp chattering, listening to the rain or babbling, stream seeing the shadows cast on the smooth cave walls and glow worms. In the morning Lyre

birds quite close, no rain but scrub still wet. Away by 7:40, up the creek then turn north into the next side creek, drop our pack at the foot of the ramp that leads to the exit ridge, across the Blue Gum forest "hole" and up the gully that leads to Saw Cut Canyon. Wild flowers everywhere and in the gully early crimson red Waratahs as I remember

from a few years ago. Saw Cut is delightful, narrow with ferns and moss then opening into a clam shell overhang, with water raining down from the rounded edges above. Duck under the chock stone and there is the saw cut about 50 ft of very narrow cleft with a 15 ft very narrow waterfall if you wanted to continue.

Back to the packs then round the snout of the ridge and up to the "Cathedral Cave" and the thee short section of canyon with side canyon. Last time we were here two Lyre birds flEw along and across the narrow gap in the roof. Then up onto the ridge beside the ,flen logs, for nibbles and photo stop before the push through the Hakea and Mallee to the top. Of course lunch on the way at the "tables and chairs" so we could admire the grandeur of where we were leaving. Back to the cars by 1:40 for beers or milo, willingly given and gratefully accepted.

This was a really great walk in a great area with great people, we all

Christmas on Springbank Island

Spend a convivial Christmas Day picnic lunch on Springbank island in Lake Burley Griffin. All CBC members and their friends are

invited to meet by the lakeside at the Acton Peninsula Jetty (end of Lawson Drive) at midday. We will then row/saillcanoe over to the island. Contact Doug Wright 62814148(h) for further information and let him know if you can bring a boat or canoe to help ferry the party to the island.

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got on and each took their turn route fmding, showing or helping. Thank you to every one and I hope to see you soon.

Doug Floyd

Nursery Hill

Wednesday 13 October

Following my retirement a few weeks earlier I decided to sample a mid-week "Wednesday' walk with Allan Mikkelsen and the "geriatrics". I was kindly given a lift to Kambah shops where 9 of us assembled at about 8-30am. There was much debate about where to go. The choice was either Hospital Hill or Nursery Hill from Boboyan Road and the information available suggested that the latter was scrubby but the former was worse. Eventually we settled on Nursery Hill which sounded a little deja vu for me since the last walk I had led was to that same hill - but from the other side.

We drove down to where Nursery Creek crosses the road, parked our cars and started to walk. It was not the leisurely stroll along the swamp that I was used to but quite a serious walk and rock scramble along the creek and '*e were gaining height quite quickly. I soon discovered that while the average age of the group

might be quite high the pace was not slow and at times I was struggling a little to keep up. We continued till and eventually reached the start of Nursery Swamp where the gradient

eased considerably. Then it was decided not to go in along "my" route - up the side creek, to the saddle than along the main ridge from the other side. Instead we start off up the nose of the hill. The going was not to bad nor was it as scrubby as we had feared and before too long we were eating our lunches on a rocky platform very near the top.

After lunch a little exploration located the summit which was not to far away which I soon recognised from earlier trips even though we were approaching from the other side. Soon we were standing on the top admiring the magnificent views. I was able to remark that that was the only time for the day that we were on the same ground as I had covered on my previous trip.

We then started our descent going along the main ridge but in the opposite direction. At first the going was fairly easy and the regular huge rocky outcrops proved a magnet to

Allan and Ray who loved to explore them. However, when the descent began in earnest we finally encountered the scrub we had been warned about. It got thick and in conjunction with the steepness and the rocks made going much slower and more difficult. Eventually we gave up trying to follow the ridge and just tried to pick the easiest route down into the Creek. This was eventually achieved and after much slow progress we found ourselves in Nursery Creek again. We then retraced our steps back to the cars and a reasonably early return to Canberra. This was a new way to Nursery Hill, probably not one I will try again but I am glad to have done it once. A possible variant would be to ascend the way we did, return along the old route past Nursery Swamp and do a car shuffle. I enjoyed my fir st Wednesday walk with the "oldies" and hope it will not be my last.

Vance Brown

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Ptuvhittohtnii$rnbane Mkilstry of Fish and Wildlife

MOYAMBIQUE

WARNING Due to the rising frequency of iuunan,lion encauntcn, the Ministry Fish and Wildlife, Inhambaric Branch, Mozambique is advising hikers, hunters, fishennen, and any motorcyclists thatnse the I,nt.ofhdoors in nuereahonal or work related function to take extra precaiitioiis willie in the bush.

We advise the outdoorsman to wear little noisy bells on clothing so as to give advanced warning to anylians that aught bccicsc by so you don't take them by surprise.

We also advise suyone using the cmt-ofdaars to cany "Pepper Spray" with him or her in case of an-encounter with a lion.

Outdoorsmvn should-to be on the watch for fresh lion activity, and be able to tell the difference between lion cub shit.ind big lion slit. Lion cub slit is smaller mid contains lots of berries and dassie fur. Big-lion shit has beilsin it, and smells like pepper.

Ei$y your stay in MOZAMB IOUE

Something C/iC walkers do not usually have to worry about

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Arrange for your Club-related activities to be included in the programme with Rob Horsfield (Walk Secretary)

Ph: 6231 4535 (h), E-mail: horsfield@ozemail.com.au, Post: 11 Studley St, Kambah, ACT 2092

Wild Card Walks - Phohe ROB HORSFIELD 6231 4535 (h) No walk on that suits you? Walk already booked out when you ring leader? Found you have time for a walk after all? Rob will try to put you in touch with others in a similar situation, help find a leader to get you out in the bush.

The sooner you ring Rob, the better your weekend or day walk will ba

Wednesday 10 November - Wednesday Walk - WM

The regular Wedcs4ax walk series qontinues. Close to Canberra with destination to be decided. Contact leader before or at IT collation. Leader: Allan Mildcelsen 6278 3164(h).

Saturday 13 November - 7th Annual Broom Clearing Work Party at Cotter Rut.

Apparently the seeds can remain in the soil for up to twenty years. So this is definitely a long term project. Come along and be transported to the Cotter Hut where you can look at the beautiful scenery below Biniberi. Lots of digging and chopping with regular breaks for tea. Come along and do your bit for conservation! Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25, 000. Lender: Johil Thwaite 6254 3 193(h), 6207 6168(w). Transport: -47.

Sunday 14 November - Mt Mavis - L/E After Saturday's broom clearing, walk from the Cotter via Little and Big Creamy Flats to Mats then RV Creek, Nursery Swamp then the car park in the Orroral. Leader: Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h). Transport: $7.

13 -14 November - Wyangala Dam Flat water Canoe Trip - Easy

Car camp at Grabine SRA at junction of Lachian and Abercrombie Rivers. As the dam is full, we should be able to paddle up the deep protected valleys of each river on flat water. Drive in from Crookwell. Map: CMA Northern and Central Lakes. Leader: Chris Bellamy 6249 7167(h) by previous Wednesday.

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15 - 20 November - Classic Snowy Mountains - Kiandra to Perisher M/M.

Table Top, Dr Phillips Hut, Happy's I-Jut, Ces Jacks, Cup and Saucer, Mâwson's, Valentines, White River. Maps: Khancoban, Eucumbene, Mt Koskiusko 1:50,000. Leader: Michael Banyard 6295 6203(h) Transport: Vehicle to Kiandra, bus return via Ski Tube and Bullock's Flat.

Saturday 20 November - Büngonia Creek/ Shoalhaven River - M/M

Descend the Red Track with views of spectacular Bungonia Gorge to reach Bungonia Creek just below the "boulders". We then follow the creek to the Shoalhaven River where we proceed to a beautiful sandy beach for lunch. The 500m ascent involves, initially a steep scrubby section before reaching the Mt Ayre Ridge and the White Track with magnificent views along the ridge. Map: Caoura 1:25,000. Leader: Vance Brown 6251 3997(h). Transport: -418.

Sunday 21 November -Yaouk Bill Peak - M/R Yaouk Bill Peak, not to be confused with the more accessible Yaouk Peak, I understand has some interesting rock pinnacles and steep cliffs on it. The exact route yet to be flnalised, may involve lóknrof scrub and 400m of ascent. Map: Shannons Flat, Yaouk 1:25,000. Leader: Roger Edwards 6288 7863(h), 6275 3534(w). Transport: TBA., limit 8.

(19)20 - 21 November - Jagungal, Round Mountain Circuit - L/M

Drive to Round Mountain Friday after work, walk into Round Mountain hut (full moon),then onto Jagungal on Saturday. Map: Khancoban 1:50,000. Leader: Steve Galliford 6286 5744(1). Transport: -$35.

20-21 November - Mt ScabbyIKelly - M/ll Two wonderful peaks in the Namadgi and a great campsite at a tarn between the two. Map: ACT

1:100,i300. Leader: George Carter 6251 2130(h). Transport: $8.

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(26) 27 - 28 November - Kowmung River from Mt Werong Rd -M/R

800m descent into the Kowmung via Irrae Gowar Ridge; superb campsite at Hatcher's Hollow; meander downstream and return via a spur of Spring Ridge. Map: Yerranderie 1:25,000. Leader: Meg McKone 6254 5902. Transport: --$30.

Saturday 27 November - BreakfasI and Canoe Trip at Googong Dam

An early morning paddle on Googong while the water is still. Bring breakfast; an easy drive from Canberra. Beginners can hire canoes in Canberra. Map: ACT Govt Googong Foreshores. Leader: Julie Cronin 6281 0002(h).

Saturday 27 November - Nursery Swamp, Rendezvous Creek - M/M

Nursery Swamp to Rendezvous Creek via saddle at GR 769487 then return to Nursery Swamp via the usual track. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leader: Ian Smith 6282 1226(h). Transport: —$8, limit of 8.

Saturday 27 November - Gingera - M/E Delights of Gingera

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with Delights Gingera with the r flowers. Track

9568(h), 6274 7350(w). Transport: '-$9.

Saturday 27 November - Rush Dance, Yarralumla Wool Shed, —8:00 pm.

This is in association with another group. Contact: Social Sec., Wendi Johnson .6257 033 8(h). Cost: —$10.

27-28 -Rainforests of upper Bimberamala -M/R. From the Mt Budawang Road we gain access to the headwaters of the upper Bimberamala River and follow it to an Al campsite at a creek junction. Map: Brooman 1:25,000. Leader: Chris Leslie 6251 6123(h). Transport: $15.

Wednesday 1 December - Lake Burley Griffin Twilight Paddle.

Social canoe circuit of Lake Burley Griffm. No need to book- just turn up to paddle at Orana Bay, Yarralumla(6 :00 pm) or join the flotilla at Acton Ferry Tenninal (6:30pm) or the Menindee Drive boat ramp in Grevillea Park (7:00pm). Map: Canberra UBD. Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403(h). Transport: nil.

Sat'4 December - Kambah Pool.to Casurina Sands - M/M

A lovely walk partly along the track and partly along the river with a good spot for lunch and an optional swim. Map: ACT 1:100,000. Leader: Vance Brown 6251 3997(h). Transport: —$5, car shuffle.

(3)4-5 December -Cross-Over Walk - LIMIR This strenuous trip takes us over the Ramshead Range, into Wilkinsons Valley and around Abbott Ridge to five star campsite at Moira's Flat (15km +500 ascent +600m descent), followed by a descent of the precipitous Hannel's Spur (6km and ilOOm descent). Steep climbs, even steeper descerits and magnificent alpine views all weekend. Map: Thredbo, Kosciusco 1:50,000. Leaders: Janet Edstein 6288 1398(h) Transport: —$30. Note: fuel stove required, limit 8.

4-5 December -Geehi to Deadhorse Gap via flannel's Spur -L/MIt

This is the reverse of Janet's trip for those who enjoy steep climbs or who have knees like mine that cannot take the stress of long descents. (see above). Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403(h). Transport: —$30. Note: fuel stove required; high level of fitness essential; limit 4.

4-5 December - Guthega, Gungartin, Rolling Grounds -M/R

Guthega power station, Disappointment Ridge, Gungartin, Schlinks Pass, Rolling Grounds, Guthega. The Snowys are very pleasant at this time of the year. With luck, the first of the wild flowers will be appearing.. Excellent views. Come prepared for all types of weather. Map: Mt Kosciusco 1:50,000. Leader: Ian Smith 6243 4300(w), 6282 1226(h). Transport: —$35, limit of 8, no, fires, stoves only.

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Ginith car via Prior's Hut then a climb of several hundred metres. Not a doddle, nor a bush bash. Spectacular views. Map: ACT 1:100,000. Leader: Stan Marks .6254

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Wednesday 8 December -" Wed. Walk" The regular Wed walk at a venue to be decided. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h).

Sat 11 December -Bushfold Flats -STE. A short 9km walk along the Alpine Walking Track from Booroomba Rocks to Bushfold Flats. Early start to avoid the heat, morning tea at the flats and home for lunch. Maps: Corin Dam and Williamsdale 1:25,000. Feader: .[Ference Uren 6282 2403(h). Transpoil: -$7

**sunl2 December - Day walk NEEDED

11-12 December - Bungonia Gorge and Shoalhaven from Long Point - S/M-R

Explore the rarely visited short stretch from the foot of Long Point to Bungonia. The trip will involve extended opportunities to sample Shoalhaven swimming poois, an optional trip up Bungonia Gorge, the only rough bit and a return to Canberra in time to attend the club Christmas Party. Map: Caoura 1:25,000. Leader: Alan Vidler 6254 5373(h). Transport: -$18.

11-12 December - Breakfast Creek- M/R From Pikes Saddle we follow the Dampier Trig road to Breakfast Creek then follow the creek down to a spot below Mother Woila. Return via Big Badja. Map: Snowball and Badja 1:25,000. Leader: Chris Leslie 6251 6123(h). Transport: $20. -

11 -12 December - South Coast Canoe Trip - Wallaga Lake.

Camp next to the Lake near Bermagui, at Beauty Point caravan park. Lots of birdlife in the sheltered aims and superb mountain backdrops. Several trip options depending on the weather. Hire canoes in Moruya. Map: Natmap Narooma Leader: Keith or Heather Aubrey 6297 4352(h). Transport: TBA.

Saturday 18 December - Annual Gingera Wild Flowers to-avoid-shopping Walk - M/M. as per title. Leader: Allen Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h), Transport: TBA.

Sun 19 December - Tidbinbilla Mountain and Peak- LIM

A traverse of the Tidbinbilla Range. Good views from the peaks. Involves over bOOm of climbing. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25,000. Leader: Roger Edwards 6275 3534(w), 6288 7863(h). Transport: -$7 plus park ently fee.

Sunday 19 December - Rock-climbing - Booroomba Rocks.

A day of easy to intermediate climbing. Beginners welcome but numbers may need limiting. Leader: John Ions 6231 6326(h). Transport: -$8.

**18 -19 Dec - Weekend trips NEEDED - ElM and-M/M?±

No walks are currently scheduledfor Christmas Day and Boxing Day

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Contact I)oug Wright o2KI 414S(Ii)

30 Dec - 3Jan - Brogo River - M/1VI See preview in October IT. Leader: Allen Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h).

27 Dec - 3Jan - Brogo River To extend Allen Mikkelsen's walk with an extra three days bludging. Leader: Alan Vidler 6254 5373(h). Details TBA.

27 Dec -10 Jan -Alpine Track L/M Mts Skene, Sunday, MacDonald, Clear, Howitt, Speculation, Viking, Twins, Hotham Hts. Please confirm interest before 1 Dec. Leader: Rob Horsfleld 6231 4535(h).

Wednesday 5 January - Local Kayak trip Details TBA. Leader: David Campbell 6254 15 11(h).

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Saturday 8 January - Shoalhaven River, Long Point to Badgerys - M/MJW

After leaving a car at Badgerys we will descend the tack to the Shoalhaven River with its many lovely

sandy beaches and swimming holes - lunch will be at one particularly delightful spot. We will then follow the river to Badgerys Spur

where we will take the track out. This is one of the classic Shoalhaven tips but does means crossing the river (usually a swim), a 500 in asbent and a car shuffle. Map: Caoura 1:25000. Leader: Vance Brown 6251 3997(h). Transport: - $18.

Jane Spicers Beach before setting up a base camp for two nights at Nadged Beach. Superb swimming and

Little River Beach, Nadgee Nature Reserve.

cliffs and an 1 Aboriginal site. .Map: Nadgee and Narrabarbal:25000. Leader Doug Wright 6281 4148(h). Transport: $35 plus camping fees.

15-16 January - Kosciuszko N.P. Details TBA. Leader: David Campbell 6254 1511(h).

15-16 Jan -Tuross Gorge Day and a half- SIR+ Leave Canberra about 11:00 AM. Drive to Tuross Cascades and walk by fire trails to the ridge above the Tuross Riven Bumberry Creek junction. Next day return to vehicles via Tuross Gorge and Falls,

• arguably the finest in SE NSW. This trip involves substantial rock-hopping, several compulsory swims and general hard work. The 4.5 kmof gorge usually takes about 6 to 8 hours:. Do not consider this trip unless you are - corifident and competent at

• rock-hopping. Map: Belowra 1:25,000. Leader: • Man Vidler 6254 5373(h). Transport: —$18.

March 2000- New Zealand • Hopkins and Huxley Valleys and the Dasler

Pinnacles. This trip is proceeding, but at present is • full. Leader: John Ions 6231 6326(h).

(21)22-26 - January Nadgee Nature Reserve (Australia Day Holiday) - SIM-E

From the Ranger Station we will leisurely explore the country to camp at Wonboyn Beach. A compulsory swim over the Merrica River to walk and camp at

** Walks are needed for January and February**

LEADERS:

Please use the sheet the Walk Booking Sheet to record who is bookS on your walks (photocopy the one in the January 1999 edition of It or pick up blank forms at Club meetings).

Leave this information in your mailbox while you are away so we can find it in a Search and Rescue emergency.

Please also take some membershiji application forms for gny non-met bers who may be interested in joining the Club. Contact Roger Edwards 6288 7863 (h) or 6275 3534(w) ifyou needforins.

Don 'tforget to ring Stan Marks - Checkln Officer - as soon as you get back so he doesn't have to chase you. His phone numbers are 6254 95681'h) and 6274 7350(w). If you don't phone, Stan has to treat the situation as a POSSIBLE EMERGENCY

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INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS IN CBC ACTIVITIES Distance

(5) Short - under 12km/day.

(M) Medium - 12-20km/day.

Long - over 20km/day.

NOTE: In calculating distance, 1 km is added for every 100 metres climbed.

• Difficulty

(E) Easy - fire trail, tracks, beaches etc.

Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub.

(R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles.

(W) Wet - compulsory swims, some river crossings.

Thursday 2.00pm for the following weekend (both one day and two day walks) so the leader has time to arrange transport.

16 is the maximum, unless a smaller number is advertised in the program.

Please be specific If the leader asks about your experience in the activity. Check with the leader about:

• the need to carry water, tents/fly, maps, etc • appropriate clothing, suitable foot-wear, etc; and • any precautions you might need to take for severe

weather changes, etc.

Ask about anything you're unsure of, especially if you're

NOTE: Every person taking part in a CBC activity does so as a volunteer in all respects and accepts responsibility for any personal injury or loss Incurred. Prospective participants ,should check with the leader that they are capable of completing the proposed trip based on their previous' experience, fitness and personal capabilities. Participants should also ask the leader what the trip entails and what food, equipment or special skills are required. Conversely, leaders should also ensure these points are checked and may reject an applicant they consider unsuitable for the trip.

TRANSPORT: Costs are presently 25 cents per kilometre per car, divided equally among ALL participants. This amount may be varied at the discretion of the leader, depending on: the condition of the roads; the number of passengers per car; and other factors. The figures given for individual trips are estimates only, based on four people per car and other factors - costs may rise if cars are only partly filled. Park admission and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately.

SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISATION S&R Contacts: the Training & Safety Officer (David Campbell) 6254 1511(h), the President (Terence Uren) 6282 2403 (h), or the Walks Secretary (Rob Horsfield) 6231 4535 (h).

CHECK-IN / CONTACT OFFICER The Check-in /Contact Officer for the Club is.Stan Marks Ph: 62549568(h) or 6274 7350 (w). He (not the Police or other bodies) should be the first point of contact for worried relatives if you are late in returning from a trip. Leaders must also report the safe return OR cancellation of their trip to the Check-in Officer.

EQUIPMENT HIRE i Take advantage of the excellent gear that the Club has available for

hire before lashing out on your own equipment. The Equipment Officer is Rob Horsfield, who can be contacted on 6231 4535 (h).

The equipment available and current rates per weekend/week are set out below. Hirers are responsible for collecting and returning the equipment.

A deposit of $20 is required and part or all of this will be refunded, depending on the condition of the items upon return (eg. damaged or dirty) and whether they are returned late.

Item w.efweek Item w.eiweek Olympus two person tent $15 / $40 Assorted packs $5 / $15 Macpac Microlight one person tent $15 / $40 Trangia and fuel bottle $5 / $15 3 season bag, mat and liner $10 / $25 1 Snow sleeping bag, mat and liner $15 / $40

Check you have ALL the bits and pieces you need when collecting gear.

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Please take 5 seconds to look at your address label. Does it say Renew Soon, Renew Now or Last IT? Tithe answer is YES, please fill in this form, cut it out and post it with the appropriate amount ($24 single / $32 family) to the

Membership secretary, Canberra Bushwalking Club, P0 Box 160, Canberra ACT 2601.

I am aware that, though Canberra Bushwalking Club office bearers and activity leaders take all reasonable care, when joining in any activity of the Club I do so as a volunteer in all respects and, as such accept responsibility for any personal injury or loss incurred.

Name/s:

Address:

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Home Phone: Work Phone: (Please tick as appropriate)

I am willing to participate in Search and Rescue YES 0 NO 0 - at 2 hours notice YES 0 NO 0

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CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB COMMITTEE Position Name Home Work Email PRESIDENT Terence Uren 6282 2403 terence_uren@dpa.act.gov.au TREASURER Janet Edstein 6288 1398 WALK SECRETARY Rob Horsfield 6231 4535 6205 6739 EDITOR Vance Brown 6251 3997 vance.brown@ento.csiro.au MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Roger Edwards 6288 7863 6275 3534 TRAINING & SAFETY OFFICER David Campbell 6254 1511 6254 1511 dcampbell.fishbigpond.com CONSERVATION OFFICER Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 amikkelspcug.org.au PUBLISHER Robyn Sheen 6297 5718 rsheenpc.gov.au ASSISTANT WALK SECRETARY Stan Marks 6254 9568 6274 7350 SOCIAL SECRETARY Wendi Johnson 6257 0338 GENERAL SECRETARY Jenny Horsfield 6231 4535

MEMBERSHIP ENQU1RJES: Ring ROGER EDWARDS on 6288 7862 (Ii)

For internet users the Club home page is at: http://www.pcug.org.au/—'amikkels/cbcf and the latest activity programme is at: http://www.pcug.org ,au/--amikkels/cbcprog.html

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