Family Bushwalkers Inc.

Sat 23 Feb –Sat 1 Mar 2008 KOSCIUSZKO WEEKS WALKING . Contact John C for more details & Judy L to book your accommodation

Sat 5 Jan Vanity Crossing 12km Easy (7)

Leader: John C. The walk will start and finish at the locked gate below Hardy Trig. All on forest roads. Two crossings of the Cotter River, firstly at Vanity Crossing via Vanity Crossing Road, then again shortly before Pipeline Road. Bring sandshoes for the crossings. Lunch will be at the river. The walk is now 2km longer than before as one road has become inaccessible The mud that deposited after the fires seems to have gone Total climb 400 m. Cars: 50 km ($5). Map: Cotter Dam. Meet at W.

Leader: Prue D A loop walk covering Mt Taylor, Farrer Ridge, Mt Wanniassa, Isaacs Ridge. Lunch in the Isaacs Pine Plantation with an early finish. A longish walk that can be shortened if it gets too hot. All on track. Total climb 450m Map: Canberra Street Directory Meet at the Southlands Shopping Centre, near the Woolworths petrol station in Mawson Place, Mawson at 7.30am. ***

Wed 9 Jan – WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI/CBC – Medium

Leaders: Pat and Eric P. An exploration of a number of gorges between Tharwa and Angle Bend. They are located on the Murrumbidgee and tributaries, Reedy, Guises and Dyballs Creeks. All are listed as sites of significance in the ACT. Opportunities for swimming if the weather is warm. Rock-hopping and possible river crossings. Only a short climb back to the cars. A car shuffle will be involved. Cars: 60 km ($6). Maps: Corin Dam, Williamsdale. Meet at K at 8.20a.m.***

Sun 13 Jan - EARLY MORNING on BLACK MOUNTAIN - 7km Easy (6)

Leader: Clare M.  Starting from the end of Frith Road we will spiral up to the top of Black Mountain via a lookout over the city and descend by a circuitous route that delivers us to coffee/breakfast in the Botanical Gardens at 10ish.  Total climb: well graded 300m. Map: Canberra Street Directory.  Meet at end of Frith Road [behind the CSIRO] at 7.30am.***

Wed 16 Jan - WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI – Medium

Sat 19 Jan – LOWER MOLONGLO RIVER GORGES -6km Easy (7)
Leader: John C. From Uriarra Crossing follow the Molonglo River upstream through the gorges. After lunch return either via the same route or partly on the adjacent ridge line. There are swimming holes and it will be necessary to cross the river several times. Cars: 20km ($2). Map(s): Canberra, Cotter, Umburra. Meet at: W

Leader: Davinia W. Vineyards, golf course, horse trails, Ginninderra Creek and pot luck lunch. These are the ingredients for a leisurely walk in Belconnen, concluding with a social lunch at the Wells’ abode in Scullin. Commencing at Belconnen Way we will walk along the Drake Brockman Drive horse trail which allows views of the vineyards [our version of Umbria] into the Holt Golf Course Estate. We will then connect with horse trails bordering the edge of Macgregor and then wind our way along Ginninderra Creek. From there we will navigate the green belts through Holt and Higgins before returning for lunch. Ring leader to discuss your contribution to the lunch. Meet at 9 am, Belconnen Way, Scullin. ***

Wed 23 Jan -– WEDNESDAY WALK – NPA – Medium

Leader: John C.We start from the locked gate about 1km along Brindabella Road above the Cotter Dam. We follow a spur down to the Murrumbidgee River and will attempt to follow the course of the river downstream. We will go as far as possible by lunchtime And probably return by the same route. We should be able to swim at several places. Climb 250m. Cars 20km($2) Map: Cotter. Meet at W

Sun 27 Jan - GUDGENBY RIVER 6km Easy (7)

Leader: Doug F. A summer walk along the Gudgenby River between Rendezvous Creek and Nursery Creek not far from Glendale Crossing. Hopefully there will be enough water for a splash. Suggest you bring wading shoes and bathers. It may be possible to extend this walk a little farther but may involve some rough terrain underfoot. Total climb less than 100m. Cars: 100km $10. Maps: Rendezvous Creek, Michelago. Meet at: K

Wed 30 Jan – WEDNESDAY WALK – NPA – Medium

Fri 1 Feb - MOUNT AINSLIE CHAMPAGNE SUNSET WALK - 3km Easy (5)

Leader: Joy L. Enjoy nibbles while sipping champagne or fruit juice and admiring the sunset over the Brindabellas. This traditional event is always popular. Bring your own glass or mug and $3 to cover expenses. Total climb 250 m. Bring a torch for the walk back down at dusk. Cancelled if weather is wet. Meet at War Memorial car park at 6.30 pm. ***

Sat 2 Feb –Gudgenby, Brandy Flat Hut & Glendale Crossing 10km Easy (7)

Leader: Ken J. A walk along trails from Brandy Flat South Car Park at Gudgenby to Brandy Flat Hut, then continuing along the fire trail to Glendale Crossing. Total climb 300 m. Short car shuffle. Cars: 100 km ($10). Map: Michelago. Meet at K at 9.20a.m.***

Wed 6 Feb – SHORT WEDNESDAY WALK – Easy
Contacts: Val B or Meg C.

Wed 6 Feb - WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI – Medium

Leader: Margaret R. Undulating tracks around the Wanniassa Hills. Bring drinks and snack. Meet at the pond on Bugden Ave, Fadden, (Appel/Jessop side) at 6.30 pm. ***

Sat 9 Feb – KOWEN FOREST 9km Easy (6)

Leader: Brian L. From the Burbong Bridge on the Bungendore Road we walk along the Molonglo River to the junction with Glen Burns Creek across grassland and fire trails. We visit the ruins of the William Collier and Glenburn homesteads and one of the earliest European cemeteries in the region. Return along Kowen Forest tracks. Listen for the competition trap shooters at their national range facility near Glen Burns Creek. Cars: 10 km ($1). Map: Bungendore Meet at Q

Leader: Prue D Starting at the Honeysuckle Creek Car Park, take turns in leading the group to various landmarks - eg hill 1241, Gorilla Rock, hill 1396. Off track, experimental. This is a training walk, with Trevor Bainbridge on hand to advise. Total climb about 450m. Cars: 80km ($8). Map: Corin Dam. Meet at K.

Wed 13 Feb - WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI/CBC – Medium

Sat 16 Feb –White Rocks, Queanbeyan River. 8km Easy(6)

Leader: Brian L We park at Barracks Flat 3 km from Queanbeyan.

Cross the Queanbeyan River to visit old lime kilns and the mining area Possibility of swimming. Cars 3km ($1) Meet at Q

Sun 17 Feb - BILLY BILLY ROCKS – 6km Medium (10)
Leader: Derek S This is a circular walk from Square Rock Walk Car Park (Smokers Gap) and is all off track with some very rough going likely. We walk N to skirt round the hill to the left and avoid the steepest slopes. After crossing Billy Billy Creek we approach the rocks from the E and scramble through the massive boulders to get to the top for extensive views of distant mountains. We return via a prominent boulder to the WSW and thence mostly downhill to the cars. Total climb 250m. Cars: 70 km ($7). Map: Corin Dam. Meet at K.

Wed 20 Feb – SHORT WEDNESDAY WALK – Easy
Contacts: Val B or Meg C.

Wed 20 Feb - WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI – Medium

Sat 23 Feb –Sat 1 Mar KOSCIUSZKO WALKING WEEK. We will stay in a lodge in Perisher, for a week in February,and walk in the National Park. We can probably organise 2 walks a day and so the numbers are limited to about 30. Contact John C for more details and Judy L to book your accommodation

Leader: Peter W. From the Misty Mountain Fire Trail bridge we will walk up Sugarloaf Creek with swimming in the many pools. The creek and rainforest are beautiful and peaceful. The walk is graded medium because of the uneven footing along the bouldery creek bed. Total climb 100 m. Cars: 240 km ($24). Maps: Monga, Currowan. Meet at Q.

Leader: David W.The walk starts at the locked gate at Moonlight Hollow Road, on the Bendora Road ,0.5 km from Bulls Head. Follow this road to the Bendora Arboretum where we will have lunch . Then follow Warks Road back to Warks Camp. Climb about 200m. A car shuffle is required. Cars 110 km ($11). Map: Tidbinbilla. Meet at W.

Leader: Doug F. A classic, great, varied, but hardish walk. A steep walk down a track from the car park to the gorge, then a scramble over and under the very large boulders of Bungonia Canyon which has spectacular cliffs, then rock hop, and take a path down the creek to the Shoalhaven River for lunch and a swim. There is a steep climb of 600 m back to the cars on a path, with views en route. Cars 220 km ($22 plus NSWNP entrance fee). Map: Caoura. Meet at Q at 8 am ***

Sun 24 Feb -– FAMILY WALK – Very Easy

Wed 27 Feb – WEDNESDAY WALK – NPA – Medium

Sat 1 Mar – AN AFTERNOON ON BLACK MOUNTAIN – 5km Easy (7)

Leader: Barry McC. We will walk from the car park below the summit on Black Mountain using some of the lesser trodden footpads as well as some dirt roads. Some short steep sections. These are good routes for your regular walking exercise. Bring a picnic for dinner near the summit after the walk. Total climb approximately 300m. Map: Canberra Street Directory Meet at the car park about 1.3 km below Telstra Tower at 2.00 pm.***

Leader: Peter W. This will be a circuit, mainly off-track, through the open snow gum forest. It is at 1500 to 1600 m, so should be 10^oC colder than Canberra. We walk to Mt Ginini, Little Ginini Mountain, then down Stockyard Creek to the arboretum, and back to the cars on the old fire trail. Total climb 570m. Cars: 140km ($14). Map: Corin Dam. Meet at W.

Tue 4 March to Fri 14 March. Please contact Mary H between these dates if you are interested in doing a 7 day Traverse of Namadgi NP (Hard) from just south of Sentry Box to the Corin Dam Road. The aim is to do the walk sometime in April. This is the walk that was abandoned last September because of poor weather and other mitigating circumstances.

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

Wed 5 Mar - WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI – Medium

Sat 8 Mar – WILD CATTLE CREEK – 10km Easy (7)

Leader: Lyn W Starting on Wild Cattle Flat Road we walk through varied forest in Tallaganda National Park. We follow Wild Cattle Creek and Ballinafad Creek to the park boundary and return to cars. Total climb 250m. Cars 120km ($12). Map Tinderry. Meet at Q.

Leader: Peter W. We will drive along the Forbes Creek Road to the saddle, and up the fire-trail to the north. We walk along fire trails to the base of South Black Range Trig, then do a loop off-track around the plateau, and then back to the cars. Walking is variable, some through fairly rough bush,  some along narrow grassy flats, and some along fire trails. Total climb 300m. Map: Bombay. Cars: 80km ($8). Meet at Q

Sun 9 Mar –– SUNDAY MORNING IN THE SUBURBS – 9km Easy (5)

Leader: Lyn W Weather may be too hot for the bush, but just right for a shaded morning walk through some of Canberra’s older suburbs. We will explore a different route from last year’s Leafy Suburbs Stroll and will finish in time for lunch at Manuka for those who wish. Map: Canberra Street Directory. Meet across the road from the Manuka Pool at 9am. ***

Sun 9 Mar - MOUNT WEE JASPER AND BEYOND – 12km Hard (12)

Leader: Doug F. Climb up Hume and Hovell Track from near Wee Jasper Creek through open forest to top of Mount Wee Jasper for lunch. We will then head along a series of ridgelines southeast and end up at Micalong Creek Reserve Total climb about 780m. Car shuffle required. Cars: 170km ($17). Map: Couragago. Meet at W at 8:15 am ***

Wed 12 Mar - WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI/CBC – Medium

14 March Deadline to contact Derek S for. Fri 21-Mon 24 Mar –Easter at Mt Jagungal Medium-hard pack walk, 54km

Leader: Allan M. Leave Canberra late morning Saturday for the drive to Meroo Point (about 30 km north of Batemans Bay) for a beach walk possible swim and an evening car camp. On Sunday we drive north to Little Forest Plateau for the walk to Mount Bushwalker and Gadara Point, with a possible extension to Pallin Pass or Ngaityung Falls. There are spectacular views of the Central Budawangs including the Castle and Byangee Walls. Cars: 350km ($35). Maps: Milton and Tianjara 1:25000 or CMW Budawangs. Contact leader by Tuesday 11 March for details and transport arrangements.

Leader: Jillian B From the picnic grounds near the Brindabella Road we follow the Hume and Hovell Track downstream along Micalong Creek. En route we admire cascades and waterfalls and are accompanied by many kinds of birds. We have lunch at the lovely Micalong Creek Campsite, then return on the other bank. Bring a container as there might be blackberries. Cars: 120km ($12). Maps: Bobbys Plains, Couragago. Meet at W at 8.15a.m.***

Sun 16 Mar – CATHEDRAL ROCKS FROM ORRORAL VALLEY – 10km Medium (8)
Leader: Mac K. From the Orroral Campground we head north then north-west up a ridge to Cathedral Rocks, with views over Orroral Valley. We descend and return along the valley. Total climb 350m. Cars: 80km ($8) Map: Rendezvous Creek. Meet at K

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

Wed 19 Mar - WEDNESDAY WALK – FBI – Medium

Leader: Derek S Walk along Farm Ridge Fire Track to O’Keefes Hut site. On the second day, climb Mt Jagungal, the highest mountain in the northern part of Kosciuszko National Park. We will then search for the old bridle trail around Ryries Parlour and follow its alignment through to Pretty Plain. An easy third day along Pretty Plain to the historic Wheelers Hut. The final day is another short day along Snakey Plains Fire Track to our cars. Cars: 500km ($50) Map: Khancoban 1:50,000 Contact Derek by Friday 14 March

Sat 22 Mar - Red Hill Bushland Morning Walk 7km Easy (5)

Leaders: Bent and Karen J From behind Telstra’s Deakin Offices we walk on fire trails and footpaths up to Red Hill lookout, descend on the eastern side and walk around to where we meet the path bordering Federal Golf Course which leads back to the cars. Map:Canberra Street Directory Meet on Hampden Place off Kent Street,Deakin next to the Telstra building at 9.00 am.***

Sun 23 Mar – FAMILY WALK – Very Easy

Contact: Val B

Leader: John C. We follow the Mulloon Fire Trail from the Great Dividing Range down to Bald Hill Fire Trail for about 1km and then go east crossing an unnamed creek until we meet Mulloon Creek. This is open forest and avoids the scrub towards the road crossing. We then walk up the Creek for 4 km, and back to the cars a further 4 km along fire trails. Cars: 80 km ($8). Map: Bombay. Meet at Q.

Leader: Doug F. This walk will begin near Shannons Flat along some of the fire trails that take us to the top of Clear Hill, Black Cow Peak and Jocks Hill (How could I miss that one out?) on the Yaouk Bill Range. Should be some good views and interesting geology. Total climb 550m climbing in stages. Cars: 180km ($18). Map: Shannons Flat. Meet at K.

Wed 26 Mar – WEDNESDAY WALK – NPA – Medium

Fri 28-Sun 30 Mar –– BUNDANOON CAR CAMP - Easy-Medium

Leaders: Trevor and Lyn W We will camp at Gambells Rest in the Morton National Park near Bundanoon on the Friday and Saturday nights. Weekend program includes a walk from Long Point Lookout down to the Shoalhaven River - a medium walk with about 500m climb coming back up and an easier walk close to Bundanoon. Cars: TBA. Map: Caoura. Contact leaders by Monday 17 March.

Sat 29 Mar – Orroral Valley heritage walk 12km Easy (7)

Leader: Olivia M A walk exploring early and more recent history of the area through interpretive signs along a track. Starting from the Orroral Camp ground we follow a trail that leads into Orroral Valley. We head up the valley stopping at places of interest. Return off track following the river until we meet the track again.. Cars: 80 km ($8). Map: Rendezvous Creek. Meet at: K.

Leader: Peter W. The objective is to see some 100% shade forest very different from that around Canberra. Starting from Dasyurus Picnic area I propose to walk from the valley to the tops near Monga Mountain up beside a stream in  plumwood forest (with hopefully no undergrowth, 280 m in 3 km), come down on minor forest roads. Then to do a circuit near Penance Grove (3km, 100m). Total climb 400 m. Map: Monga Cars: 174km ($17). Meet at Q

W.A.Wildflowers and National Parks. The intention is to hire one or more minivans from Perth and travel either north or south for about 1000km, looking at and walking in accessible National parks.

2008 is my preference and September is the best month for wildflowers. We would go for 2 weeks, or 4 weeks if people wanted to do both north and south.

Accommodation would be in self catering cabins where available.

Contact John C if you are interested. The plans are flexible.

Walking in Slovenia. I am proposing a 2 weeks walking holiday at Kranjska Gora in the Julian Alps of Slovenia.I have not been there but the area looks very scenic with a good range of walks.

There is a sufficient range of accommodation at prices a little lower than many other parts of Europe.

Probably we would go in May 2009,but like the W.A. trip the details are flexible.

If you are interested contact John C