Family Bushwalkers Inc.

Sun 1 Jul – Corner Hill, Yanununbeyan Reserve 7 km Easy (7)

Leader: John C. This is a walk to see the very dry forest of this area and the Queanbeyan river in tranquil setting. A chance to see the area just upstream from the Googong Foreshores Reserve. We start near Corner Hill on Woolcara Lane, and walk to Corner Hill, down to the Queanbeyan River, retrace our steps and do an arc through the forest back to the cars. The forest has almost no scrub, and is relatively easy underfoot. Total climb 260 m. Cars: 60 km ($6). Map: Captains Flat. Meet at Q.

Wed 4 Jul –WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI – Medium

Wed 4 Jul – SHORT WEDNESDAY WALK – Easy
Contacts: Val B or Meg C.

Leader: Olivia D. A walk from the suburb of Banks to a couple of trigs to the south, to Mt Rob Roy summit at 1099 m. Mostly on track and mostly uphill for the first half. Great views over the valleys (total climb 500 m) Cars: 22 km ($2). Maps: ACT 1:100 000, Tuggeranong 1:25000. Meet at K.

Sun 8 Jul – Mount Tennent from the Visitors Centre – 10km Medium (10)

Leader: Diana K. We walk from the Namadgi National Park Visitors Centre up the Alpine Walking Track to the fire tower at the top of Mt Tennent for lunch. Return the same way. Climb of 750m, all on track. Nice views from the summit. Map: Williamsdale. Meet at Namadgi National Park Visitors Centre at 9.30 am.***

Wed 11 Jul – WEDNESDAY WALK – CBC – MEDIUM

Sat 14 Jul – Mount Lowden – 9 km Easy (6)

Leader: John M. From the Lowden Road south of Rossi we follow the fire trail to the communications tower on the Mount Lowden summit ridge. Climb about 250 m. Return the same route. Optional visit to the Mill’s Cross on the way home. Cars: 80 km ($8). Map: Bendoura. Meet at: Q.

Sun 15 Jul – WOOLPACK FIRE TRAIL – MOUNT WOOLPACK – 13 km Medium (10).

Leader: Peter W. We position cars at 069432 and 125425(GDA94/WGS84), and walk through the Tinderry Nature Reserve, through a variety of forests along the Round Flat, East Tinderry, and Woolpack Fire Trails to Mount Woolpack. Then there is 3 km across grass to the cars. Several climbs totalling 680 m. Cars: 120 km ($12). Map: Tinderry. Meet at K.

Wed 18 Jul – SHORT WEDNESDAY WALK – Easy
Contacts: Val B or Meg C.

Wed 18 Jul – WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI – Medium

Sat 21 Jul – CASUARINA SANDS TO BULGAR CREEK – Half day walk 7km Easy (5)

Leader: Judy G. Follow the track south along banks of the Murrumbidgee, stopping for morning tea near Bulgar Creek, before returning to the cars. The track traverses a variety of vegetation and rises to high points providing attractive views along the Murrumbidgee gorge. Cars:25km ($3). Map: Cotter Dam. Meet at W.

Sun 22 Jul – NURSERY HILL 13 km Medium (9)

Leader: John C From the Nursery Swamp car park, follow the track to Nursery Creek and the swamp. From there we follow a direct route to the summit of Nursery Hill. Total climb 450m. Return via same route. Cars: 100 km ($10). Map: Rendezvous Creek. Meet at K.

Wed 25 Jul – WEDNESDAY WALK – NPA – Medium

Sat 28 Jul – BACK OR GRASSY CREEK FROM MT CLEAR CAR PARK 13km Easy (7)

Leader: Jillian B Walk from the car park south along Grassy Creek towards Boboyan Rd & then return to the intersection with an unnamed creek. We walk up a track westward to Long Flat Fire Trail, which we follow for about 1 km & then go north to join the Naas Valley Fire Trail & back to the car park. Total Climb 200m. Cars: 120km ($12). Maps: Colinton, Bredbo & Shannons Flat. Meet at K.

Leader: Trevor B. Trevor will conduct a one-day introductory navigation course in a bushland setting within the ACT. The first part of the course will be spent going through some of the principles behind map reading and compass navigation. The second part will apply the theory in navigating around a route of varying difficulty in a bush terrain. If you have (or can borrow) a Silva-type compass (or other brand), bring it along, but don’t go and buy one. Mapping material and notes will be supplied. Please contact Trevor by Sun 22 Jul to book a place on the course. Meet at K at 8.30am.***

Leader: Doug F From Woods Reserve we will head towards Gibraltar Falls and then climb up to the ridge to the south (500m); then along the ridge and down the far side. We then walk along the valley floor to link up to the trail back to the cars. Cars: 60km ($6). Map: Tidbinbilla. Meet at K.

Sun 29 Jul – FAMILY WALK – Very Easy

1 Aug – Deadline for ETTREMA GORGE PACK WALK Sat 4-Sun 5 Aug Contact: Philip G

1 Aug – Deadline for Car Camp, Mt Dromedary & Coast Walk Fri 31 Aug-Sun 2 Sep. Contact Di & Mac K

Wed 1 Aug – SHORT WEDNESDAY WALK – Easy

Wed 1 Aug – WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI – Medium

Sat 4 Aug – Tinderry Range North of Tinderry Twin Peak 13 km Hard (12).

Leader: Max S.  The walk begins from the Burra Rd, entering the Tinderry NP via the Mt Allen Fire Trail.  On entering the NP proper the climb to the ridge will be via a spur to the north of the Mt Allen Fire Trail, crossing the West Tinderry Fire Trail on the ridge to explore the rock formations around minor peaks to the north of Twin Tinderry.  Return via fire trail.  Some rock hopping, about 8 km off trail.  Climb 700 m.  Cars 90 km ($9). Maps: Michelago and Tinderry. Meet at K 8.00 am.***

Sat 4 Aug – Mulloon Creek Tallanganda State Forest 12km Easy (7)

Leader: John C) We follow the Mulloon Fire Trail for 3 km from the Great Dividing Range down to Mulloon Creek. We walk up the Creek for 4 km and then back to the cars, a further 3 km along fire trails. Cars: 80 km ($8). Map: Bombay. Meet at Q.

Sun 5 Aug – Naas Creek Gudgenby Saddle – 23 km Medium (11)

Leader: Mac K From the Boboyan (Yankee Hat) car park we follow the Old Boboyan Road south to Naas Creek. We turn NW to follow Sams Creek Fire Trail along the Naas valley, turning NE to cross the saddle just south of Mount Gudgenby, and return along Bogong Creek. Total climb 350m. Cars: 130 km ($13). Map: Yaouk. Meet at K.

Leader: Philip G A walk to the spectacular Ettrema Gorge in Morton National Park. The plan is to start from Quiera Clearing and reach the gorge via Transportation Spur. The next day we'll leave the gorge via Myall Creek or Jingles Pass. Rock scrambling and a climb of around 500 metres involved. Contact leader by Wednesday 1 August. Cars: 260 km ($26). Map:Touga 1:25000.

Sat 11 Aug – Murrumbidgee River & Shepherds Lookout half day 8 km Easy (6)

Leader: Judy G. From East Uriarra we follow a track across open country to cross the Molonglo River. We climb 100 m to Shepherds Lookout then return via the Molonglo to the Murrumbidgee and back to East Uriarra. Cars: 25 km ($3). Map: Umburra. Meet at W.

Leader: Doug F A round trip from the Boboyan Pine Forest parking area across Bogong Creek to the SE slopes of Little Yankee Hat, the peak nearest Middle Creek. We climb up to the ridgeline and then scramble over the top rocks and over the other side to Middle Creek and then back to the cars. Mostly off track with about 450 m climbing. Cars 130 km ($13) Maps: Yaouk, Rendezvous Creek. Meet at K.

Wed 15 Aug – WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI – Medium

Wed 15 Aug – SHORT WEDNESDAY WALK – Easy
Contacts: Val B or Meg C

Leader: Paul N Walk from the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station collimation tower car park to a series of rock outcrops named by rock climbers of the ANU Mountaineering Club in the 1970s. These include Legoland, the Sentinel, Easter Island, and Elephants Nest. There should be good views of the Orroral Valley and Namadgi peaks. Return by roughly the same route. Undulating with small climb, less than 100 m. Cars: 80 km ($8). Map: Corin Dam. Meet at K.

Leaders: John & Davinia W After fording the (generally 30 cm deep) upper Shoalhaven River, an easy walk of about 2 km leads to the spectacular Big Hole, 120 m deep. A further 3–4 km along tracks and fire trails takes us to the Marble Arch site. We then explore some short caves and gorges, which are unusual but very uneven and slippery. You may wish to bring ‘Dunlop Volleys’ for the river crossing and/or caves. Do bring a torch. Total climb 240m.

Cars: 200 km ($20). Map: Kain. Meet at Q.

Sun 19 Aug – Johns Peak Tidbinbilla 12 km Hard (12)

Leader: Mac K. Starting at Tidbinbilla nature reserve, we will walk along fire trail towards Camel Back Ridge. We will then find a side track to Johns Peak and Tidbinbilla Mountain, followed by a long descent off-track to the cars. Total climb 500m. Cars: 70 km ($7). Map: Tidbinbilla. Meet at K.

Mon 20 Aug – Deadline for POTLUCK DINNER on Fri 24 Aug.

Wed 22 Aug – WEDNESDAY WALK – NPA – Medium

Fri 24 Aug – POT LUCK DINNER

Co-ordinator – Joy L We will enjoy a meal together where each person brings along an agreed part of the dinner to share. There will be a limit of 30 persons. Meet at 6.30 for 7pm. at the MS Society, Gloria McKerrow House, 117 Dennison Street Deakin. Approaching from Carruthers Street Curtin the turn into the MS Society is just past the Woden Special School on the right. Please book with Joy for this popular event before Monday 20 Aug.

Sat 25 Aug – BLACK MT, MT PAINTER & THE CORK PLANTATION – 13 km Easy (6)

Leader: Ken J The walk will start from the back of the Botanic Gardens & go around Black Mountain to Mt Painter.The walk will continue into the cork plantation & back to the cars.The exact route will be determined before the walk. Map: Canberra 1:100,000. Meet at Black Mountain car park on Frith Rd in Acton at 9.30 am.***

Sun 26 Aug –ORRORAL CIRCUIT – 12 km Medium (9)

Leader: Peter B This walk starts at the car park on the Cotter Hut road near Orroral Tracking Station. We follow the road for 3 km before heading off track to hill 1339 for lunch and views of Orroral valley. The return is via a steep descent to the valley. Climb of 200 m on road and 200m in forest. Cars: 100 km ($10). Map: Corin Dam. Meet at K.

Sun 26 Aug – FAMILY WALK – Very Easy

Wed 29 Aug – WEDNESDAY WALK – NPA – Medium

Wed 29 Aug – SHORT WEDNESDAY WALK – Easy
Contacts: Val B or Meg C

Leaders: Di & Mac K. Enjoy a weekend in cabins set in rural Tilba. Meet late Friday afternoon for a pot luck dinner. Saturday – climb Mt Dromedary (medium, distance 12 km, height 770m, mostly on track). Saturday night enjoy a barbecue. Sunday – Handkerchief Beach, Bogola Head, Fullers Beach coastal walk on good tracks (easy, distance 7 km, height 100m), time for swimming or relaxing. Map: Central Tilba. Numbers limited, early bookings essential.

Leader: David W A walk mostly on track through beautiful forest. We will start from the Mount Franklin Road near Piccadilly Circus and wander along Old Mill Road, Bulls Head Creek Road, a short stretch of Blundells Creek Road, as well as some unnamed tracks. Expect a profusion of bird life. Total climb 400m. Cars: 100 km ($10). Map: Cotter Dam. Meet at W.

Leader: Trevor B.Starting along the Nursery Swamp Walking Trail we head west as we approach the swamp area. There are some Aboriginal paintings on the way. At the saddle above Rendezvous Creek we turn south to visit two peaks before descending towards Nursery Swamp. There are interesting and massive boulders up to and along the ridge. Some tall scrub and rough ground should be expected. The first peak provides good views of Rendezvous Creek and mountains opposite. From Nursery Swamp we return to the cars by the Walking Trail. Total climb 600m. Cars: 100 km ($10). Map: Rendezvous Creek. Meet at K.

Wed 5 Sep – Deadline for MIDWEEK PACK WALK FOSTERS MOUNTAIN on 11-12 Sep Contact: Philip G

Wed 5 Sep – SHORT WEDNESDAY WALK – Easy
Contacts: Val B or Meg C

Wed 5 Sep – WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI – Medium

Wed-Tue 5-11 Sep PACK WALK – NAMADGI TRAVERSE Hard (dates negotiable)

Leader: Mary H. This walk will take us from south of Sentry Box Hill to Corin Dam Road over 7 days. We will cross or do side trips to 8 or 9 of Namadgi's rocky peaks on the way. The route is over Sentry Box to Naas Creek; over Gudgenby and 'The Fortress' to Bogong Creek; to Bogong Gap and over Burbidge to Rotten Swamp; over Namadgi to Little Creamy Flats; along a fire trail to Pond Creek Flats (possible side trip to Coronet Peak); up to Cotter Gap; an optional side trip to Split Rock; then follow the ridge line to Mt McKeahnie; finally, over McKeahnie Trig to Corin Dam Road. There will be up to 10 km per day through rough country and frequent thick scrub, with up to 700 metres of climb in a day. The first and last days will be relatively short to allow for the car shuffle between Bradley's Creek and Corin Dam Road. The walk will run some time in the first 2 weeks of September depending on participants’ preferences.

Maps: Yaouk, Rendezvous Creek and Corin Dam 1:25000. Contact leader in first half of August for further details and to organise firm dates. 

Sat 8 Sep – COOLEMAN RIDGE TRIG TO TRIG – Morning Walk – 8 km Easy (6)

Leader: Margitta A From Mt Arawang Trig to Cooleman Hill Trig via footpads, the equestrian and other trails. Great views. Bring morning tea. Meet 8.50 am in Namatjira Drive, Kambah, about 200m north of the Kambah Pool Road turn-off.

Leader: Trevor B. This is a circular walk from Square Rock Walk car park and is all off track with some rough sections. We walk north to head for Billy Billy Creek. Over the creek Billy Billy Rocks are ahead up a steep slope and we scramble through the massive boulders to get to the top for extensive views of distant mountains and the Tidbinbilla and Paddys River open areas with the deepspace communication dish visible in the distance. We return by a more gentle route via a prominent boulder outcrop to the WSW and thence mostly downhill to the cars. Total climb 250m. Cars: 70 km ($7). Map: Corin Dam. Meet at K.

Tue11-Wed 12 Sep – MIDWEEK PACK WALK FOSTERS MOUNTAIN Medium

Leader:  Philip G Fosters Mountain is on the western edge of the Budawangs. The walk starts at the Nerriga entrance to Morton National Park and is partly on tracks. Some rock scrambling across creek gullies and through cliff lines will also be involved. Total climb about 350m. Cars: 240 km ($24). Map: Endrick 1:25000. Contact leader by Wednesday 5 September.

Wed 12 Sep – WEDNESDAY WALK – CBC – MEDIUM

Sat 15 Sep – BLUE RANGE AND SHERWOOD RUINS – 10 km Easy (5)

Leader: Annabel A Relaxing ramble from Blue Range Hut ruin (off the road to Piccadilly Circus) to Sherwood Homestead site on track, and return via lookout point. Mainly on forest roads. Some burnt-out areas. Daffodils should be in flower. Cars: 90 km ($9). Map: Cotter Dam. Meet at W.

Sat 15 Sep – THE ONION & TINDERRY OUTCROPS – 8 km Hard (12)

Leader: Doug F Starting at locked gate on the Tinderry Road, head west to the top of a rocky hill then north towards The Onion. A scrubby creek heading east is our next challenge until we supposedly meet a track for the last kilometre. Plenty of rock scrambling, up-and-down and thick bush. Spectacular views. Total climb 500m. Cars: 100 km ($10). Map: Tinderry. Meet at K at 8.00 am.***

Sun 16 Sep – SPLIT ROCK – 17 km Medium (11)
Leader: Jillian B & Prue D Walk from the Orroral car park along the Alpine Walking Track to Cotter Gap Track. Climb up to the prominent split rock towering above Cotter Gap. Total climb 600m. Cars: 110 km ($11). Map: Rendezvous Creek. Meet at K at 8.00 am.***

Wed 19 Sep – WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI – MEDIUM

Leader: Eric P

Wed 19 Sep – SHORT WEDNESDAY WALK – Easy
Contacts: Val B or Meg C.

Sat 22 Sep – CURROCKBILLY MOUNTAIN – 8 km Medium (9)

Leader: Peter W This is an isolated mountain between the Budawangs and Mount Budawang, very different from those near Canberra. We go up the mountain by footpads and fire trails, then go east 300m for views and lunch, then back the same way. One part of the path is scrubby. Several climbs totalling 500m. Cars: 300 km ($30). Map: Brooman. Meet at Q at 8 am.***

Sun 23 Sep – LAKE Burley GRIFFIN CIRCUIT – 18 km Easy(6)

Leader: Cathryn O Clockwise circuit of western side of Lake Burley Griffin via the Commonwealth Avenue bridge. Meet at the car park near the rowing club on Black Mountain Peninsular at 9.00 am.***

Sun 23 Sep – FAMILY WALK – Very Easy

Wed 26 Sep – WEDNESDAY WALK – NPA – Medium

Sat 29 Sep – GOOROOYARROO WOODLAND RESERVE TO MULLIGANS FLAT – 10 km Easy (5)

Leader: Lorraine S An easy walk on track through Canberra's newest nature reserve to Mulligans Flat through yellow box and red gum grassy woodland and brittle gum open forest. Nice views of Black Mt and the Brindabellas. Car shuffle required. Map: Hall. Meet at the Goorooyarroo Woodland Reserve car park on Horse Park Drive, Gungahlin at 9.30 am.***

Sun 30 Sep – CAMELS HUMP & JOHNS PEAK – 15km Medium (9)

Leaders: John & Davinia W We will follow the Camelback fire trail to the saddle, and decide which peak to visit first. Johns Peak may be difficult if the wind is strong. Return by the same route. Map: Tidbinbilla. Cars 70km ($7). Meet at W