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Springwood Bushwalking Club Inc.
PO Box 126 Springwood NSW 2777
www.springwoodbushwalker.org.au
SPRINGWOOD BUSHWALKING CLUB
BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER
FEBRUARY – APRIL 2019
NOTICES
DEADLINE FOR NEXT PROGRAM
The deadline for submission of new activities or changes to existing activities for the next
program is Wednesday 20 March 2019.
COVER PHOTOGRAPH
Great Uncle George canyon on 23 January 2019
Photo by Phil Foster
FIRST AID TRAINING
Here's a great opportunity to renew your First Aid certificate in the company of SBC friends -
Jeanette is organising a 1 day "hands on" course somewhere in the lower mountains, probably
in July. There will be a prerequisite online theory refresher and test. The club is prepared to
subsidise cost for active members and leaders to a maximum (for you) of $80. Watch the
program for more details and registration.
PROGRAM
4 Feb (Mon) 2019: FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING Brian Stevens will give a presentation
titled “cycling in the Bergslagen area of Sweden”.
6 Feb (Wed) 2019: SPRINGWOOD (E, Cycle) Easy cycle from Springwood on quiet local
back roads - usually about 15 -20km, no real hills. Limit: 8. Map: Gregory. Gordon W
0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com
6-16 Feb (Wed - Sat) 2019: BLUE MOUNTAINS CANYONS (Various) If you are interested
in doing a canyon or two, I will be doing a few with a very experienced friend between Feb 6
to 17. At this stage, I'm not sure which canyons and when, because it will depend on weather
and other factors. But if you'd like to get an email at short notice and join us, send a request to
join walk and in the email to leader tell me what days you are available, whether you are
competent abseiling (some canyons may not require abseils) and whether you have your own
abseiling gear, wetsuit, etc. Limit: 8. Map: Various. Robyn W 0431428796
robweb2@bigpond.com
9 Feb (Sat) 2019: RIVER CAVES (M) If you haven't experienced a Blue Mountains canyon,
now is your chance. You may get wet to the waist, so bring swimmers and a change of shoes.
Always a wonderful day out. Some off-track! Limit: 12. Map: Rock Hill. Phil and Jan 4787
1570 jplcnk@bigpond.com
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9 Feb (Sat) 2019: SPRINGWOOD INTRODUCTION WALK AND TALK (E-M) Prospective members: Find out how to get the most out of the club and safe bushwalking practices. Come on an easy-medium entry level standard walk down Sassafrass Gully to the nice pool at the junction of Glenbrook Creek. Early start to beat the heat 5km with a 200m descent and ascent. Rainforest and some rough sections of track. Maybe a steep semi off-track section to view the mystery cross. The walk will be punctuated with lots of stops where we go over items in the introduction course, Approx 3½ hours. Full members are welcome to come along. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood. Greg C 0450453700 greg.chapman@outlook.com 10 Feb (Sun) 2019: WALLACIA TO WARRAGAMBA (H, Kayak) 16 km return paddle to Warragamba from Wallacia. Rapids and portage involved. Please bring morning tea, lunch and PFD. Limit: 8. Map: Warragamba. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 13 Feb (Wed) 2019: SPRINGWOOD (E, Cycle) Easy cycle from Springwood on quiet local back roads - usually about 15 -20km, no real hills. Limit: 8. Map: Gregory. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 16 Feb (Sat) 2019: ERSKINE CREEK- PISGAH ROCK- TIERNEYS TRACK (M, some exposure) Steep walk down to the best swimming spot in the Blueys. Hope we get there this time, as the road was closed in Dec. Have fun in the waterholes, or just relax! Scramble back out to the top. Limit: 12. Map: Penrith. Phil and Jan 4787 1570 jplcnk@bigpond.com 16 Feb (Sat) 2019: LANE COVE TO FIGTREE BRIDGE (E-M, kayak) A leisurely paddle from the Lane Cove National Park to Figtree Bridge and return with the tide both ways. Please bring morning tea and lunch. Limit: 12. Map: UBD. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 17 Feb (Sun) 2019: GLENBROOK, BREAKFAST CREEK (M-Exp, Scrub, Cliffs) Make our way down Breakfast Creek to koala corner or the Nepean. Swim, then ascend steeply to the fire trail between Breakfast Creek and the Nepean River to return to cars. 8km with half off track. Limit: 8. Map: Penrith. Greg C 0450453700 greg.chapman@outlook.com 18 Feb (Mon) 2019: ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION TRAINING (Training) A series of 90 minute evening adult ed sessions to improve confidence in the use of computer navigation tools and several other apps. Topographic map reading with practical tips for off-track navigators to plan and navigate for off-track bushwalking. Topics outlined in meeting details. Attendance will be given to iphone users, but more importantly to aspiring and current leaders. When you book in nominate how many extra walks you intend to lead in the next twelve months! Third Monday of the month at 7:30 private home in Springwood. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood. Greg C 0450453700 greg.chapman@outlook.com 20 Feb 2019 (Wed) 2019: SPRINGWOOD (E, Cycle) Easy cycle from Springwood on quiet local back roads - usually about 15 -20km, no real hills. Limit: 8. Map: Gregory. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 20 Feb (Wed) 2019: SUPPER IN THE BUSH (E) We'll find a great vantage point to enjoy a sumptuous dinner and watch the full moon come up. Bring something to share, plates etc. and a torch. Limit: 16. Map: TBA. Phil and Jan 4787 1570 jplcnk@bigpond.com 23 Feb (Sat) 2019: NORTH HEAD TO MANLY (M) From the wharf at Manly walk to Shelley Beach, then across the headland to North Head. Lots of history along the way, as well as time to explore. Then we'll head to Collins Beach for a swim. About 12km. Limit: 12. Map: Sydney. Phil and Jan 4787 1570 jplcnk@bigpond.com BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER February – April 2019 Page 3
23 Feb (Sat) 2019: NORTH RICHMOND (M-H, kayak) Kayaking from North Richmond towards Windsor and return. 20+ km depending on the conditions on the day. Please bring morning tea and lunch. Limit: 8. Map: Kurrajong. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 24 Feb (Sun) 2019: BEST OF ERSKINE CREEK (M-H-Exp, Scrub, Cliffs) Previously cancelled due to wet weather. This walk encompasses the best of lower Erskine Creek. Jack Evans Track, Erskine Creek, Ascend spur and cross the ridge. Descend to Dadder Cave, Big Pool, Lincoln Creek, Monkey Ropes Creek, Attic Cave. Replenish two visitor books Limit: 8. Map: Penrith. Greg C 0450453700 greg.chapman@outlook.com 27 Feb (Wed) 2019: SPRINGWOOD (E, Cycle) Easy cycle from Springwood on quiet local back roads - usually about 15 -20km, no real hills. Limit: 8. Map: Gregory. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 1 Mar (Fri) 2019: BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK AT GLENBROOK (M) Weeding in the National park at Glenbrook removing invasive weeds. This is a combined NPWS activity. Limit: 14. Map: Penrith. Janet B 4739 1925 janbabicci@bigpond.com 2 Mar (Sat) 2019: BEDFORD CREEK LAKES VIA MURPHY'S GLEN WOODFORD (E-M) Commence at 8.45am and from Bedford Road Woodford preferably by 4WD on the scenic route past the equally tallest tree in NSW to Murphy's Glen and thence on foot by established track for some 30-40 minutes to Bedford Lake 1, an excellent swimming spot. If time permits then, a further ten minute walk beside the track to another swimmable lake. If time permits on the return journey, a drive around the area of giant blue gums at Murphy's Glen and a glimpse of the giant tree on the way back. We plan to arrive at Woodford Station at 12 noon. Limit: 20. Map: 8930-2N & 8930-IS. Kenneth G 4758 6591 kgoodlet@tpg.com.au 2 Mar (Sat) 2019: KANUKA BROOK AND CRAYFISH POOL (M) A short walk to a mountain pool with cool, clear water and a sandy beach. Some rock scrambling. Plenty of time to swim and enjoy! Limit: 12. Map: Penrith. Phil and Jan 4787 1570 jplcnk@bigpond.com 2 Mar (Sat) 2019: WINDSOR (H, kayak) Explore South Creek and Eastern Creek 25 plus km with the tide both ways. Please bring morning tea and lunch. Limit: 8. Map: Kurrajong. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 3 Mar (Sun) 2019: NATIONAL PARK GLENBROOK = CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY (E-M) Clean up Australia Day is once again at Glenbrook. Time and Place to be announced closer to the date. Limit: 20. Map: Penrith. Robyn H 0409127012 hine1306@bigpond.com 4 Mar (Mon) 2019: SPRINGWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ( ) Annual General Meeting. The Golden Boot, Volley and Croc will be awarded. New committee members will be nominated and elected and the President's and Treasurer's annual reports will be presented. Stephen F 0437791987 thomcov@live.com 7 Mar (Thu) 2019: BLACKHEATH (E) Valley View Swamp (Blackheath). 9.00am - 3.00pm. Come for the day or just the morning. Help us get this swamp back into shape. This stream is part of the headwaters of Braeside Swamp which is very important to the health of Govetts Leap Falls. There is a wide range of weeds to choose from, including honeysuckle, privet, jasmine etc. Enjoy a delicious morning tea and lunch donated by Hominy Bakery. Please note that to book on this walk you need to book in directly with the co-ordinator by 25th February on 4780 5623 or at bushcare@bmcc.nsw.gov.au . Limit: 12. Map: Katoomba. Helen R 0409987372 helenrose66@gmail.com 9 Mar (Sat) 2019: BLACKHEATH (M) Pope's Glen Creek (remote). (9.00am - 3.00pm). Spend the day extending the efforts of the Pope's Glen Bushcare Group by working BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER February – April 2019 Page 4
downstream to stop the weeds spreading further into the National Park. Some work is in the creek so be prepared for wading. This is a joint BMCC/NPWS activity. Morning tea and lunch provided. Please note that you need to book in directly by Monday 18th February with Grant on 4787 3112 or at vanessa.richardson@environment.nsw.gov.au . Limit: 12. Map: Katoomba. Helen R 0409987372 helenrose66@gmail.com 9 Mar (Sat) 2019: SAFE RECOVERY LESSON (H, kayaking) A Free three hour Safety Course with Sydney Harbour Kayaks. Using your own kayak is preferred. Kayak hire is $50.00 if required. Strictly limit of 8 with our own instructor on the day. Please see web site for further information, https://www.sydneyharbourkayaks.com.au/ Limit: 8. Map: UBD. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 10 Mar (Sun) 2019: BEROWRA WATERS (E, kayak) Paddle to Crosslands Reserve and back, 10 km with the tide both ways. Suitable for beginners with kayak hire available at the marina. Please bring morning tea, lunch and PFD. Limit: 8. Map: UBD. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 10 Mar (Sun) 2019: KANUKA BROOK - GLENBROOK (M) Kanuka Brook is pristine and beautiful. This is a classic lower mountains walk. Leave cars at Red Hands Cave carpark. Ridge and spur descent to S bend and its interesting caves, then downstream to the twin creek junction. Swim or relax. Ascend via rough track to fire trail and return 6km and 120m climb. Mostly off-track. Limit: 8. Map: Penrith. Greg C 0450453700 greg.chapman@outlook.com 16 Mar (Sat) 2019: BEROWRA WATERS TO BAR ISLAND (H, kayak) Paddle out to bar Island and return 20 km with the tide both ways. Please bring PFD, morning tea and lunch. Limit: 8. Map: Cowan. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 16 Mar (Sat) 2019: KATOOMBA (M) Katoomba Creek (remote). (8.30 - 5.00pm). Continue the great work done by volunteers over 16 years in a remote section of Katoomba Creek. Bush regeneration experience and bushwalking experience essential. Off-track walking and wading along the creek. Morning tea and lunch supplied. Joint NPWS/BMCC activity. Book by Monday 11th March with Grant on 4787 3112 or at grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba. Helen R 0409987372 helenrose66@gmail.com 16-31 Mar (Sat-Sun) 2019: VOLCANOES OF VICTORIA (M) Approx. last 2 weeks in March. Exact dates and itinerary to follow later. A camping safari, checking out the volcanic past. We will start at Mt. Macedon and Hanging Rock, then Mt. Buninyong, a more complex volcano. Mt. Elephant at Derrinallum, has 3 scoria cones and nearby Lake Corangamite is Victoria's largest lake. From here, we'll head to Mt. Eccles N.P. via Mt. Shadwell. At Mt. Eccles, we'll have time to explore maar craters, a lava canal, lava tunnels and a rare natural bridge. After a few days here, we'll head for Port Fairy, following the lava flow for 56km to the ocean. Time here to relax and enjoy a causeway walk to the mutton bird sanctuary, before moving on through Warnambool for our last camp near Colac, to explore Lake Purrumbete, one of the world's largest maar volcanoes. After this we'll head home via Geelong and Melbourne for the garden show, which is 2nd in the world to Chelsea. 5 camps and 1 night in a cabin. See Aust. Geog. No. 137. Limit: 8. Map: various. Phil and Jan 4787 1570 jplcnk@bigpond.com 17 Mar (Sun) 2019: SPIT TO MANLY - ICONIC HARBOUR SIDE WALK (M) Train then bus to the Spit. Sandy Bay, Clontarf Beach, Grotto Point, Castle Rock, Dobroyd Point, Forty Baskets Beach, North Harbour, Fairlight and Manly. Your guide has local knowledge of the area and can regale with semi-interesting factoids and tales of yore. Emergency icecream/sorbet or ozzie pie prior to boarding ferry and then return via train. 10km with minor flights of steps. Languid pace with time for swims at our choice of Clontarf, Forty Baskets, Fairlight or Manly baths. Limit: 12. Map: Street directory. Greg and Julie C 0450453700 greg.chapman@outlook.com BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER February – April 2019 Page 5
22-24 Mar (Fri - Sun) 2019: NEPEAN RIVER NORTONS BASIN (M, Kayak) Spend one or two nights at Nortons Basin. 15 km from Tench Reserve Penrith. Saturday we will explore the waterways to Warragamba Dam and Wallacia. Limit: 8. Map: Penrith, Warragamba. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 23-25 Mar (Sat-Mon) 2019: BLACKHEATH (H) Grose Valley (remote). This multi-day activity is ideal for the fit and adventurous who want to spend a full 3 days rock hopping and weeding along the Grose River. Some experience at overnight self-reliant camping is required and numbers are limited. Book by Monday 18th March with Grant on 4787 3112 or at grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au. Limit: 8. Map: Mt Wilson. Helen R 0409987372 helenrose66@gmail.com 24 Mar (Sun) 2019: LINDEN CREEK EXPLORE (M-H-Exp, Rainforest Creek obstructions) From Highland Road Faulconbridge descend along the route of the old trestle track and visit the remains of the abandoned saw mill. Make our way along the banks of Linden Creek to Paul's pool at the end of the Shirlow Avenue track. Explore along the creek. Approx 3km of off track walking along the creek. 6km on track. 180m descent and ascent. Short car shuffle. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood. Greg C 0450453700 greg.chapman@outlook.com 30 Mar to 7 Apr (Sat-Sun) 2019: SBC ANNUAL BIKE CAMP AND RIDES (E-M, cycling) This years Big Ride will be down on the Great Victorian Rail Trail, with 4 nights in Yea and 4 in Mansfield. Rides will be mostly on bitumen roads or good fine gravel trails, between about 40 km and 100 km a day with varying grades but no lengthy steep ascents unless you want them. Plenty of opportunities to stop in local towns and most afternoons free after the ride. See website www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au . We stay in camp grounds with good communal facilities. Registration fee $100 covers support vehicle, other costs, a dinner together and residual to charities. If you have not already been sent other details contact the leader. Limit: 25. Map: Mansfield district Victoria. Frank W 4739 3621 fwi85131@bigpond.net.au 1 Apr (Mon) 2019: SPRINGWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HALL (social) Club General Meeting. David Churches will present his 2018 trek in Nepal. Stephen F 0437791987 thomcov@live.com 5 Apr (Fri) 2019: NATIONAL PARK AT GLENBROOK (M) Weeding in the National Park at Glenbrook. This is a combined activity with the NPWS removing invasive weeds from the Park. Need to bring morning tea and lunch and plenty of water to drink. Limit: 14. Map: Penrith. Janet B 4739 1925 janbabicci@bigpond.com 6 Apr (Sat) 2019: BEROWRA WATERS (H, kayak) Paddling out to Crosslands Reserve and beyond 25 km return with the tide both ways. Please bring morning tea and lunch. Limit: 8. Map: Cowan. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 6 Apr (Sat) 2019: WALLS PASS-CEDAR CREEK-GOLDEN STAIRS (H) Out near the fire tower on the Eastern side of Narrowneck is a chain going down a 30metre vertical cliff. Then we'll scramble along the cliffs and down the ridge to Cedar Creek. Up to Ruined Castle, along to Golden Stairs and home. Exposure! Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba. Phil and Jan 4787 1570 jplcnk@bigpond.com 7 Apr (Sun) 2019: MOONEY MOONEY TO BAR ISLAND (E-M, kayak) Kayaking from Mooney Mooney to Bar Island and return, with the tide both ways 12 km. We will then go on to the shipwreck of the H.M.A.S. Parramatta if conditions are favourable. Please bring morning tea and lunch. Limit: 8. Map: Cowan. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER February – April 2019 Page 6
13 Apr (Sat) 2019: CASTLE HEAD ABSEIL (H) Very scenic with some exposure and a few big abseils. This will hopefully be 3rd time lucky! Walk out via Golden Stairs. Experienced abseilers only. ROPE FEE APPLIES. Bring harness, helmet and gloves. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba. Phil and Jan 4787 1570 jplcnk@bigpond.com 14 Apr (Sun) 2019: LAWSON TO WOODFORD VIA INGAR (M-H-Exp, Scrub, Cliffs?) Should be an excellent walk. Terrace Falls, Bedford Pool then ascend to and explore the aeroplane hills rock outcrops. Short distance on firetrail then cross country bush with minor creek crossings, grassy flats and an old fire trail to spot height 657 thence Mount Bedford and the best bit of the classic the Ingar Circuit. Admire views, Ingar pool and the falls. Then descend on the fire trail to cross Bedford Creek and ascent along the Bedford Ridge fire trail to our waiting cars. Short car shuffle. Lots of interesting vege communities and views. Two 150m ascents and descents. Approx 12km with half on track. Short car shuffle. Limit: 8. Map: Katoomba. Greg C 0450453700 greg.chapman@outlook.com 18-20 Apr (Thu - Sat) 2019: SHOALHAVEN (M, kayak) Three day kayaking trip from Tallowa dam to Fossickers Flat on the Shoalhaven River. Free campsite with toilets only. Limit: 8. Map: Burrier. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 20 Apr (Sat) 2019: EASTER WALK (M) A great walk around Mt. Vic. with great views and pagodas in the Upper Grose, THEN BACK TO OUR PLACE FOR AFTERNOON TEA. Limit: 12. Map: MT. WILSON. Phil and Jan 4787 1570 jplcnk@bigpond.com 22 Apr (Mon) 2019: LINDEN CREEK AND DAWES CREEK EXPLORE (M-H-Exp, Scrub, Cliffs?) Easter Monday Explore. Follow the Faulconbridge Linden link track and then make our way up the magnificent unnamed tributary of Linden Creek past the occupation shelter, heritage graffiti and amazing rock formations onto spot height 538 ridge with its magnificent views and sharpening grooves. Descend to the open bowl to the south and explore the large overhang below its waterfall. Return via Linden Ridge fire trail and the link track. Two 200m descents and ascents. 7km off track - some exploratory. May be run in conjunction with other clubs. Limit: 8. Map: Springwood. Greg C 0450453700 greg.chapman@outlook.com 24 Apr (Wed) 2019: MT VICTORIA (E) Headwaters of the Grose. (9.00am - 4.00pm). Spend some time exploring the headwaters of the Grose. We will be continuing on from previous work to stop the weed invasion further downstream and into the swamp. Be prepared for the possibility of wet feet. Morning tea and lunch provided. Book by 18th April with Grant on 4787 3112 or at grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au. Limit: 12. Map: Mt Wilson. Helen R 0409987372 helenrose66@gmail.com 24-28 Apr (Wed - Sun) 2019: SPLENDOUR ROCK, COX'S RIVER, KANANGRA CREEK (M) walk out to camp at Mt Dingo ready for the dawn Anzac day commemoration. On Anzac Day, continue on to the Cox's River via Yellow Pup ridge. Camp two nights at Konongaroo clearing and explore Kanangra Creek and maybe the Cox's River. Return the same way, perhaps stopping at the Mobbs Soak alternative campsite on Saturday night. Limit: 8. Map: Jenolan. Jeanette L 4751 1392 bmaudio@exemail.com.au 28 Apr (Sun) 2019: BLACKHEATH (E) Braeside Blitz (9.00am - 3.00pm). Come along and support the Braeside Bushcare Group. We will spend the day walking through the swamp in search of weeds, especially gorse and broom. Morning tea and lunch provided. Book by 21st April directly with Grant on 4787 3112 or at grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au . Limit: 12. Map: Katoomba. Helen R 0409987372 helenrose66@gmail.com 1 May (Wed) 2019: WENTWORTH FALLS (E) Kittyhawke Swamp. (9.00am - 3.00pm). An opportunity to continue the long-term efforts of volunteers to keep improving this large swamp system that needs help to reverse the impact many varieties of weeds. A known site of 2 threatened species: Giant Dragon Fly and the Blue Mountains Water Skink. Joint BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER February – April 2019 Page 7
BMCC/NPWS activity. Lunch and morning tea donated by Hominy Bakery. Book in directly with bush care officer by 22nd April on bushcare@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or 4780 5623. Limit: 12. Map: Katoomba. Helen R 0409987372 helenrose66@gmail.com 3 May (Fri) 2019: GLENBROOK NATIONAL PARK (M) Weeding invasive weeds at the Glenbrook section of Blue Mountains National Park. Need to bring morning tea and lunch plus plenty of water to drink. This is a combined activity with the NPWS. Limit: 14. Map: Penrith. Janet B 4739 1925 janbabicci@bigpond.com 4 May (Sat) 2019: WINDSOR TO WISEMANS FERRY (M-H, kayak) A series of paddles over the coming months starting with Windsor to Cattai and return 20km with the tide both ways. Please bring morning tea, lunch and P.F.D. Limit: 8. Map: Wilberforce. Gordon W 0413991524 gordon.robert.watson@gmail.com 6 May (Mon) 2019: SPRINGWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH June General Meeting. Greg Chapman presents: five SBC walkers spend a few weeks walking in northern South Australia. How did we do it? What did we see? And was that a giant cuttlefish? An entertaining and inspiring selection of photos of the best bits of the best walks and sights in the Flinders and the Gammon Ranges. Stephen F 0437791987 thomcov@live.com ADVANCE NOTICES 1-14 Jun (Sat - Fri) 2019: PILBARA & KARAJINI NATIONAL PARK (E-M-X, planning stage) (North West WA.. stage 1) Dates to be decided, but somewhere between May and July. So much to see - Millstream-Chichester National Park (remnant palm forest), Karijini (gorges and desert), aboriginal art on the Burrum Peninsula, cultural tour, stay in Karijini eco lodge, possibly snorkelling around Dolphin Island, Hammersley Gorge, history and perhaps a mine tour. Return air fare to Karratha is around $1100 with Qantas, 4wd hire around $1000 a week (split between, say, 4 people), less if we don't need 4wd. Accommodation - camping. Additional costs would be day tours perhaps. Limit: 8. Map: google so far... Jeanette L 4751 1392 bmaudio@exemail.com.au 7 Jun (Fri) 2019: BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (M) Removing invasive in the National Park at Glenbrook. Bring morning tea and lunch plus plenty of water to drink Limit: 114. Map: Penrith. Janet B 4739 1925 janbabicci@bigpond.com 12-19 Jan (Sun - Sun) 2020: CHARLOTTE PASS (M) Join us for the 8th annual visit to say at a private ski lodge in the heart of the Snowy Mountains. We are within walking distance of the 10 highest peaks in Australia, plus several slightly lower peaks. Accommodation in a very comfortable lodge. We need to book and pay for the accommodation as soon as possible. Cost approx. $290 per person. Limit: 25. Map: Perisher, Geehi Dam. Rae G 4751 4263 raegooch@hotmail.com BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER February – April 2019 Page 8
REPORTS
Cave camping in the
Buderwangs in late ‘80s.
Long term members will
remember that we were
all that young once.
“When the undies
turn red they are
dry”
Greg Chapman
As illustrated by our cover photo, there have been plenty of water-based activities recently in
this summer’s extraordinary heat. Here’s another report –
KAYAK TRIP 28th December 2018
As any leader knows, car swaps are tense at the best of times, so why would anyone design a
walk that requires people swaps? The benefits are many - you get to see two lots of scenery,
you can share kayaks, people without kayaks can come, you can all meet at lunch-time, but
just try and organise one!
Anyway, due to the generosity of the kayak owners and some expert advice from Gordon we
finally managed to get a quorum for this event - and an even number of people, as well as
people who were happy to
lead each bit.
We met at Fisherman's Bay
(Maianbar), where there was
adequate parking and only a
short portage across the
mudflat (I had expected the tide
to come in a bit faster). The
kayakers set off around
Costen's Point to the deeper
water in South West arm - and
quite a few power boats.
About half way down, the South
West Arm becomes South West
Arm “Creek”, and sand flats and
low speed signs make it not fun
BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER February – April 2019 Page 9for power craft. The kayaking becomes much more peaceful. This is a beautiful part of Port Hacking, with sandstone rock outcrops, mangroves and riparian forest. We stopped on a sandy beach for morning tea, and watched the tide come up (very quickly). Meanwhile the walkers drove up the hill (for a head start, because walking is slower than paddling), and started on the track to Winifred Falls. The plan was to meet at the end of the track for lunch. Robyn W led the walkers, having only done a very quick reckie on the start of the track the day before. The kayakers won and spent a few tense moments wondering where the other group was (at least I did). However, due to some expert planning, they turned up about 15 minutes later, complaining of the heat and a scrubby track (obviously they haven't done much walking in RNP). Unfortunately, the wind had picked up a bit and the group 2 kayakers faced a much tougher trip back. We decided that the kayak trip has much better scenery than the walk. The track, while well marked, passes through a lot of dense heath with only a couple of spots where you can enjoy the view. I tried to encourage some off track exploration of some very interesting rocks poking through the heath but there was a general mutiny. Both return trips went without incident, and we arrived at Fishermans Bay in time to see the last kayaks being dragged up to the cars. A great trip - but probably better done in spring, when the walkers would enjoy some spectacular wildflowers. There is also the possibility of driving to another track-head. More to explore! A few things I learnt: 1. high tide in South West arm is at least an hour later than it says it will be, 2. if you have an uneven number of people, someone has to return the same way (obvious? not to me!), 3. you need exactly half the number of kayaks than people (that was a light bulb moment), 4. the wind will pick up after lunch, and .. 5. this means that all the strong paddlers have to be in the other group, 6. you can't plan something like this unless everyone books in at least a week in advance! 7. Port Hacking is very busy on 28th December, and 8. everyone in Sutherland Shire must own some sort of water craft! Jeanette Learned BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER February – April 2019 Page 10
GENERAL INFORMATION The Springwood Bushwalking Club Inc. (SBC) is a non-profit, volunteer association. It is affiliated with Bushwalking NSW (formerly the Confederation of NSW Bushwalking Clubs), and through this organisation with Bushwalking Australia. The SBC organises a year- round program of activities including bushwalking, cycling, camping, abseiling, canyoning, rogaining, and paddling. This Newsletter includes the club program for the coming months. In addition, Short Notice activities may be listed on our website, and advised to members by email. The Sunday night email bulletin also includes all activities that are not full or nearly full, according to the number of registered participants. If you would like an item to be included in the bulletin please contact the webmaster before 7pm on Sunday at bmaudio@exemail.com.au. Group sizes are subject to limitations set by the activity Leader, in accordance with Club and NPWS guidelines. All activities are graded according to degree of difficulty. Grading details are listed on our website. Library Lists of books and maps held by our librarian are now available on the club’s website (under LIBRARY and MAPS accessed from the HOME page), from where they may also be requested. Please give the librarian a good week’s notice to bring your order to the next meeting. Equipment The club now has a reasonable set of camping and bushwalking equipment to lend to members, listed on our website HOME page under BUSHWALKING and CLUB EQUIPMENT. Use the booking form in the member area to reserve an item, or see if it's available. What is Bushwalking NSW up to? This is the year we are focusing on Young People in Clubs. We're calling it the YPIC project and it's going to be epic :-) So reach out to us if you'd like to get involved. We already have a list of clubs interested in engaging with the Outdoor Education Group guides and students. In May, the Office of Sport will kindly provide us with tips on how to include youth and young children on our walks and adventures. And throughout the year we will be sharing success stories and ideas for engaging young people. Feel free to share your own! Canyoning Do you love canyoning? We do too! And we are currently organising a group of experienced club members to write canyoning content for the Recreational Bushwalkers' Manual. The manual will provide guidelines and information for safe, enjoyable community-based volunteer bushwalking in Australia. The manual will be an updated version of the really useful Bushwalking and Ski Touring Leadership Handbook. If you'd like to assist with this project, please contact Bushwalking NSW. 19th February | Bushwalking with a Purpose & Bushwalking NSW General Meeting Redfern Town Hall, Redfern NSW Hear how you could exponentially raise your satisfaction and enjoyment of bushwalking! Is that even imaginable??? Hear how from successful author and explorer, Yuri Bolotin. More details 24th February | Protect our National Parks Rally Lawson Mechanics Institute, Great Western Highway, Lawson, NSW @ 2pm Blue Mountains Conservation Society invites you to join their rally for parks and park managers. National parks face many threats from high end accommodation proposals, rapidly BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER February – April 2019 Page 11
increasing visitor numbers, outdoor events, horseriding, increasing helicopter and small plane joy flights, Western Sydney airport, and destructive flooding from raising Warragamba Dam. More details TEAM VINNIES IS GOING TO TREK LARAPINTA - 2-8 May 2019 Trip Highlights Raising money for Vinnies Trek the ancient landscape of the West MacDonnell Ranges Stay in Award Winning Semi‑Permanent Campsites Visit highlights along the trail including Ormiston Gorge and Standley Chasm Summit Mount Sonder for a spectacular sunrise Gain a deeper understanding of the ancient Indigenous culture and Traditional Owners of the land View spectacular and abundant endemic bird‑life along the whole trail For details see www.vinnies.org.au/larapinta ATTENTION CANYONERS “T2”, who claims some of you would know, has sent the following offer to members of SBC: I've recently set up a small online store specifically for canyoning equipment: canyongear.com.au. One of my goals is to support the work of outdoor clubs. As such, I'd like to offer two things to the Springwood Bushwalkers committee and members: 1) I'd like to offer a 10 per cent discount on all full priced items to all Springwood Bushwalkers members. Let me know if that is of interest and I can create a discount code that can be entered at checkout. 2) I'm keen to help outdoor clubs get their hands on canyoning equipment at the best possible price. Let me know when you are next looking to buy club items (harnesses, descenders, ropes, etc) and I am certain I will be able to get them for you at a better price. It doesn't matter whether they are items stocked on the website, as I am building up relationships with a range of distributors and manufacturers that allow me to get pretty much any canyoning gear. T2 t2@fatcanyoners.org . TRAIL HIKING AUSTRALIA Darren Edwards of Trail Hiking Australia has sent the following invitation - As an active participant in Australia’s adventure community I wanted to invite you to participate in a new initiative I have been working on. Its Australia’s Outdoor Adventure Directory, Get Me Wild Australia. www.getmewild.com.au. For more information about this not-for-profit community project, see Trail Hiking Australia. BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER February – April 2019 Page 12
COMMITTEE MEMBERS – 2018-19 President: Jeanette Learned 0402228896 Vice President: Gillian Fuller 4751 6163 Secretary: Stephen Fuller 4751 6163 Treasurer: Mike Zikan 4757 4142 Membership: Leonie Stanberg 9682 3151 Activities Secretary: Paul Daley 4751 4875 Training Officer: Greg Chapman 4751 3700 Web Master: Jeanette Learned 4751 1392 Newsletter Editor: Frank Wilkinson 4739 3621 OFFICE BEARERS Equipment Officer: Peter Curtis 0457326127 Library: Sue Ryerson 0404309482 Catering Officer: Tony Foster 4751 6660 Public Officer: Mike Zikan 4757 4142 Publicity Officer: Tony Foster 4751 6660 Volunteers Officers: Upper Mts: Helen Rose 4784 3423 Lower Mts: Jan Babicci 4739 1925 Emergency Contacts: Annette Macrae 4754 2039 Barry Watson 0413443168 Rae Gooch 4751 4263 Bushwalking NSW Representatives: Ex-officio President, Vice President, Training Officer If undeliverable return to: Springwood Bushwalking Club PO Box 126 Springwood NSW 2777 BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALKER February – April 2019 Page 13
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