National Parks Association of NSW
Walks Program for January-February, 2002
This page is a draft version of the NPA
Walks Program for January-February, 2002. The intention is to show non-members the
range of activities offered by the NPA. For this reason details about how to
book on the walks have been removed.
For information about how to join the NPA please contact the NPA Office on (02) 9299 0000 during working hours or email: bushwalks@npansw.org.au
25 Dec 01 Tue Blue Mountains NP
Picnic lunch. Wentworth Falls Lake. Come and
relax beside the lake. Bring your own lunch (electric BBQs). Hot drinks
provided, fast turn up any time between 10am to 4pm. One km from Station along
Sinclair Crescent. Optional extra, a 4km wander around the reserve.
27 Dec Tue Sydney Harbour NP
Easy/med day walk 6-10km. ferry to Rose Bay,
walk to Watson's Bay then South Head. Possible swim, visitors and kids welcome,
can shorten walk
28-30 Dec Fri/Sun Shoalhaven River
Flat water paddle 24km, short walks. Paddle
to Fossicker's Flat on the magnificent Shoalhaven River. Camp from canoes. Time
to relax and recover from Christmas. Experienced paddlers can paddle to the
camp site between these dates or earlier in the Christmas break and join us.
Swimming, canoe hire available, PFDs compulsory.
29 Dec Sat Wollemi NP
Med day walk 250m asc 12km track, canyon,
rock hopping sc rambling. cars into Wollemi, 2 canyons (you only get your feet
wet) plus interesting slot chasm. Deep Pass plus river caves, canyons. Two easy
canyons and interesting rock formations plus "the green room" a very
attractive area!
29 Dec - 2 Jan Sat/Wed
Blue Mountains NP
Pack walk 600m asc 20km off track. The annual
New Year trip to a great camping site on the Kowmung, a truly magnificent
bushwalkers resort (members only). Options for coming all, several or more days.
2-7 Jan Wed/Mon 02
Murray River
Canoe 152km over 5 days fast flowing flat
water. Touring trip on the Upper Murray from Bringenbron Bridge to Talmalmo,
Hume Weir. This trip is renowned for fast clear flowing water, low, timbered and
grassy banks, the ever changing panorama of hills and mountains and excellent
camping sites, three near pubs. Some canoe experience necessary. PFDs
compulsory.
2 Jan Wed Sydney Harbour NP
Day walk 50m asc 10km on rocky and slippery
track in places. Manly to Spit plus extras. Manly Ferry, Circular Quay
5 Jan Sat
Royal NP
Day walk 400m asc 18km rock hopping, swimming
and on tracks. Waterfall Station to Sutherland Station via Uloola Falls, Karloo
Pool, Kangaroo Creek, Audley, Bungoona Lookout and Temptation Creek. Cool walk
at a hot time of year. Plenty of short swims depending on weather conditions ie.
longer swim s if it's hot. Expect to get wet one way or another.
5 Jan Sat
Berowra Valley
Easy/med day walk approx 200m 13km on tracks,
some steep sections. Galston Gorge to Berowra via Crosslands. Car shuffle. Early
start. Beautiful bush and views of Berowra Creek, limit 10
6 Jan Sun
To be Determined
Day walk. Route and location will be
determined closer to the date
6 Jan Sun
Illawarra SRA
Easy/med on tracks 250m asc, 12km. walk to
plateau and Kelly's Falls and lookouts over Hacking River. Return to station,
views.
5-6 Jan Sat/Sun Carrington Falls
Base camp at cars 300m asc 8km each day max.
Rainforest v alley scrub moorland. proceed to Carrington Falls. Day 1 - Barren
Grounds - Gerringong Falls. Day 2 - Missingham Steps (fern gully) beautiful
swimming holes both days
6-18 Jan
Upper Murray River
Canoeing, Grade 1 flat water. Corryong,
Tintaldra, Jingel lic, Talmalmo, Albury. A summer holiday on the water. Paddling
from Corryong to headwaters of Lake Hume and then to Albury, possibly Albury to
Corowa. Some river camping, some camping grounds. Suitable for Canadian canoes.
8 Jan Tue
Royal NP
Easy day walk, picnic 4-6km. walk to Bombora
for picnic, bring some nice food to share. Visitors and kids welcome, swim.
9 Jan Wed
Sydney Harbour NP
Day walk 20m asc 12km tracks, rocky, slipper
in places. Cremorne Point to Balmoral, swimming. Cremorne
12 Jan Sat Megalong Valley
Day walk 800m asc 17km. Green Gully, Ironpot
Mtn, Ironmonger Spur, Coxs River, Scrubbers Hill, Breakfast Creek, Green Gully.
Mostly on tracks, river crossing, partly exploratory. Swimming spots, steep desc/asc
12 Jan Sat Blue Mountains
Day walk 300m asc 14km tracks, creeks,
off-track. Day walk through Erskine Creek with several stops for swims, the
classic way to spend a summer's day
13 Jan Sun To be determined
Day walk. Route and location will be
determined closer to the date
13 Jan Sun Royal NP
Day walk 14km 240m asc 3km rock hopping.
Heathcote Station to Karloo Pool, Kangaroo Creek, Head of Navigation, Robertson's
Knoll, Audley, Loftus Station. Swimming in Kangaroo Creek
12-13 Jan Sat/Sun Blue Mountains NP
Two day pack walk: D1 100m asc 18km on
tracks. 400m a sc 7km along creek and on tracks. Megalong Valley, Six Foot track
to Coxs River, down river to Breakfast Creek, up Breakfast Creek, Carlon Creek
to Carlon's Farm. Typical Coxs River scenery, scenic part of Six Foot track,
along Breakfast Creek (one of the best walks in the Blue Mountains)
Sat 12 - Sun 20 Sat/Sun
Snowy Mountains
A week of easy to medium mountain walks, or
swimming, sailing, canoeing on the lake as weather permits. Budget accommodation
and equipment available if required. Come along for all or part of a nice lay
back week.
15 Jan Tue Botany Bay NP Part 1
Easy/med day walk 10-12km beaches, cliffs.
walk to Prince Henry hospital via beaches, cliffs. Swim. Visitors welcome.
16 Jan Wed Munmorah NP
Easy/med day walk 100m asc 10km beach track
and rocks. Catherine Hill Bay to Caves Beach. Swimming and snorkling
19 Jan Sat Blue Mountains NP
Easy/med day walk 280m asc 10-12km. Neate's
Glen, Grand Canyon, Evans Lookout, Neate's Glen
19 Jan Sat Eastern Suburbs Ramble
12km day walk, asc 250m total. Cooper Park,
Bellevue Hill , Rose Bay, Hermitage trail, Nielsen Park (swim/lunch), Parsley
Bay
19 Jan Sat Royal NP
Day walk 800m asc 18km rock hopping, swimming
and track walking. Waterfall Station to Otford Station via Uloola Track,
Couranga Track, Forest Path, Garrawarra, Burning Palms, Figure Eight Pool and
Werrong. Cool walk at a hot time of year. Some short swims and maybe some long
swims if it's hot. Some creek walking and rock hopping. Expect to get wet one
way or another. Bring plenty of sunscreen.
20 Jan Sun Wollemi NP
Day walk and river li-lo 500m asc 8km track
and river. Mountain Lagoon, T3 track, Tootie Creek and Colo River return. Enjoy
a cool li-lo trip down a mile section of the Colo River, short but steep walk to
and from river, a great fun trip for a summer's day.
20 Jan Sun Heathcote NP
14km 200m asc, tracks, 2km of-track. Walk
from Waterfall to Boobera Pool on the Woronora River via Kingfisher Pool,
Bullawaring Track, Lake Eckersley and Pipeline Track to Heathcote. Swimming.
19-20 Jan Sat/Sun Blue Mountains NP
Med day walk plus base camp with cars, approx
500m asc 12 km on tracks with steps, ladders and steep sections. National
Pass/Wentworth Pass with car camp at Ingar. BBQ after walk. Lazy Sunday with
brunch at camp. Walking at a relaxed pace with spectacular scenery. Limit 8
20-21 Jan Sun/Mon Morton NP (Budawangs)
Med 2 day pack walk - Day 1: 300m asc, Day 2:
100m asc, 2 0-25km. Wog Wog entrance, Corang Peak, Corang Arch, Corang River
(splash about a t many rock ribs), Goodsell Basin. Some off track walking
and some rough ground (beware hakeas!) Bring memorable food and wine for
Saturday night (but watch out f or fire bans). Limit 6
22 Jan Tue Botany Bay NP Part 2
Easy/med day walk 10-12km. walk via cliffs,
beaches to Maroubra. Swim. Visitors welcome
23 Jan Wed Balmain
Day walk 10m asc 8km some tracks and streets.
Balmain Browse
24 Jan Thur Eastern Suburbs Ramble
Day walk 12km, asc 250m total. Cooper Park,
Bellevue Hill , Rose Bay, Hermitage trail, Nielsen Park (swim/lunch), Parsley
beach
24-26 Jan Thur/Sat Morton NP
Easy canoeing . Lake Yarrunga/Tallowa Dam.
One of the nicest flat water paddles in NSW. Easy paddling, wonderful scenery,
good shady campsite and plenty of swimming
26 Jan Sat Brisbane Water NP
Easy day walk 200m asc 10km on beach, track
and fire-trail, 2 steep climbs. Patonga to Pearl Beach via Warrah Trig and
Warrah Lookout. Ferry Brooklyn to Patonga and water taxi back. Wonderful
views of the Hawkesbury River. A lovely way to celebrate Australia Day.
27 Jan Sun Georges River
Med 7km walk along Georges River, swimming
27 Jan Sun Lower Blue Mountains
Easy day walk 360m asc 10km on tracks, lots
of steps, up and down. Martin's Lookout to Lost World via the Link Track.
Views, swimming, steep descent and ascent (both ways). Come and hear the story
about the cross and read the 23rd Psalm.
25-28 Jan
Kanangra Boyd NP
4 day pack walk 35km tracks/trackless. Gap
Camp Gully, Kowmung River, Sombre Dome, Mt. Savage, Uni Rover Trail. Come along
on this classic summer walk down the wonderfully scenic Kowmung River. The pace
will be such that there will be plenty of time to swim in as many of the superb
pools as possible. Do the odd bit of fishing/exploring and generally enjoy what
this captivating wilderness area has to offer.
29 Jan Tue Botany Bay NP Part 3
Easy/med day walk 10km. walk via coast to
Bondi. Swim. Visitors welcome
2 Feb Sat
Royal NP
Day walk 400m asc 16km rock hopping and
scrambling, beach and track walking. Stanwell Park station to Bulgo via coast,
continue to Werrong, Figure 8 Pool, Burning Palms and then to Otford via Palm
Jungle Track. Beautiful piece of coastline rarely seen due to difficulty
of terrain. Watch the hang gliders and paragliders from the bottom of Bald Hill.
Walk the rugged rocks below spectacular cliff lines and see remote beaches
visited only by those that know they exist. Good rock hopping training for those
wishing to go on more exciting and remote walks.
2 Feb Sat
Wollemi NP
River li-lo Meroo to Upper Colo River Bridge.
A very cool and relaxing way to spend a summer's day. A short easy walk to Meroo
followed by a leisurely float down the river. Plenty of opportunities to cool
off and a swim . Suitable for all ages.
2 Feb Sat
Sydney Harbour NP
Easy day walk 8km on footpaths and tracks.
Rose Bay to Watson's Bay, including South Head. Wonderful harbour and ocean
views. Limit 10
3 Feb Sun
To be determined
Day walk Route and location will be
determined closer to the date
3 Feb Sun
Garigal NP
Day walk undulating 14km on track, one creek crossing. Two Creeks track, Lockley track, Middle Harbour track, cascades and return. Historic interest (Gov.Phillip's expedition campsite 1788) - scenic.
3 Feb Sun
Wollemi NP
Canyon 300m asc 7km mostly pools in canyon.
Joes, Du Faur and Bell Creek canyons. The best parts of three great canyons near
Mt.Wilson. A li-lo is needed by each person but there are no abseils
2-3 Feb Sat/Sun Beecroft Peninsula
Car camp. Base camp at Holiday Haven Tourist
Park, Currarong. Easy walks at the beautiful Abraham's Bosom and, if open,
Honeymoon Bay. Fees apply. Limit 15
5 Feb Tue
Warringah Coast Walk Part 1
Easy/med coast walk 10-12km. walk via coast
to Manly. Swim.
6 Feb Wed
Lane Cove Valley
Great North Walk
Day walk 10m asc 14km tracks, rocky and
slippery. Epping t o Fullers Bridge.
6 Feb Wed
Blue Mountains NP
Walk and lilo 250m asc 14km firetrail, track
and creek. Woodford, Bedford Creek, Murphy s Glen, Woodford. Summer walk with a
difference! Walk from Woodford, lilo down the chilly waters of Bedford Creek,
return to Woodford via Murphy s Glen & Serpentine Track. Numbers limited
9 Feb Sat
Blue Mountains NP
Easy day walk 14km road/track. Start and finish
Hazelbrook Station. Adelina Falls, Terrace Falls, Junction Falls, Federal Falls
and Bedford Pool circuit. This walk involves several kms of road walking at
start and finish but visits several delightful waterfalls amongst the
rainforest
9 Feb Sat
Royal NP
Early morning birdwatch and BBQ breakfast,
2km on tracks. We will arrive at sunrise and bird the Wattle Forest area and Lady
Carrington Drive before enjoying a late BBQ breakfast and departure. Bring
binoculars and your own food requirements.
9 Feb Sat
Royal NP
Easy, mostly tracks undulating. Walk to
Little Marley and Deer Pool, return via Big Marley to Wattamolla Beach,
swimming.
10 Feb Sun Blue Mountains NP
Med day walk 400m asc 22km fire trail and off
track. Mt. Banks, Edgeworth David Head, Mt. Caley, Mt. Strzelecki. A long walk in
Explorers Range. Mostly fire trail, some off track. Heavy going through thick
scrub with Lawyer Vine.
10 Feb Sun Bouddi NP
Easy/med day walk 200m asc 14km varied
tracks. Maitland B ay, Putty Beach, Box Head. Great views of coast, Hawkesbury
River and Brisbane Water. Swims at delightful secluded beaches. Cars from Woy
Woy station. Ideal summer walk.
9-10 Feb Sat/Sun Morton NP
(Budawangs)
Medium long 2 day pack walk Day 1: 150m asc,
Day 2: 150m asc, 35km Sassafras entrance, Newhaven Gap, Folly Point, return. All
on track (one tricky ravine), some road walking (yuk), may need to carry all
water. Sunset/sunrise over Holland's Creek Gorge makes the road bash, rock
stepping worthwhile! Limit 6
9-10 Feb Sat/Sun Morton NP
Paddle, flat water 16km, all gear in canoes,
exploratory walks. Camping and exploring Danjera Dam and gold mine. Bring torch.
Swimming. Beautiful isolated campsite.
12 Feb Tue Sydney Harbour NP Part 2
Easy/med day walk 10km. circular walk via
Shelly and Collins Beaches. Swim.
13 Feb Wed South Sydney Beaches
Day walk 20m asc 14km tracks, rocky and
slippery. Coogee Beach to La Perouse. Swimming
16 Feb Sat Blue Mountains NP
Easy/med 200m asc 11kmSpringwood, Sassafras
Creek, Perch Ponds, Magdala Creek, Springwood
16 Feb Sat Royal NP
14km 250m asc tracks. Walk from Otford via Palm
Jungle and Figure 8 Pool to Burning Palms. Swimming. Return via Burg Ridge and
Garrawarra to Otford.
17 Feb Sun Lane Cove NP
Day walk undulating 12km on tracks (rough in
places). Turramurra Station to Thornleigh Station via Lane Cove River. Part of
GNW route, bushland.
17 Feb Sun Royal NP
Day walk 100m asc 12km on tracks. Garie Beach
to Burning Palms Beach via Era Beach return. Scenic walk along the coast with
time to enjoy the ocean views and swim at 3 of Royal NP s best beaches.
17 Feb Sun Royal NP
19km 100m asc tracks, 500m off track. Walk
from Waterfall down Couranga Track to Forest Island rainforest circuit and then
to Palona Cave . Walk back via National Falls and Couranga Track to Waterfall.
16-17 Feb Sat/Sun Morton NP
Car base camp at Lake Conjola. Day 1: Green
Island or Narrawallee Nature Reserve 5-10km firetrails beaches rocks. Choice
depends on tides. Day 2: Pigeon House Mountain 7km 400m asc track , steel
ladders at top. If unable to camp drive to walks. Walk one or both days.
Swimming.
16-17 Feb Sat/Sun Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
Base camp plus easy/med day walks 10km each
on tracks and beach (some steep sections)
Camp at the Basin, day walks to Barrenjoey
and West Head, using the Palm Beach ferry. Small camping and parking fees.
Views of Pittwater. Leave cars at Palm Beach.
19 Feb Tue South Coast Part 1
Easy/med day walk 10km. walk to Thirroul via
cliffs, beaches, swim.
20 Feb Wed Blue Mountains NP
Med day walk 150m asc 11km mostly on track;
some creek work. Springwood, Glenbrook Creek, Blaxland. Down Magdala Creek; explore
the secluded pools of Glenbrook Creek, then up to Blaxland. Swimmers delight!
Numbers limited .
20 Feb Wed Blue Mountains NP
Day walk 150m asc 10/12km tracks, rocky and
slippery. Glenbrook Causeway to Crayfish Pool
23 Feb Sat Royal NP
Early morning birdwatch and BBQ breakfast,
2km on tracks. We will arrive at sunrise and bird the Bonnie Vale area before
enjoying a late picnic breakfast and departure. Bring binoculars and your own
food requirements.
23 Feb Sat Seven Mile Beach NP
12km 100m asc rock hopping, tracks and
beaches. Walk from Werri Beach near Gerringong to Geroa and part of Seven Mile
Beach along headlands, beaches and rock platforms. Magnificent coastal scenery
and swimming.
24 Feb Sun Lane Cove River Valley
Easy day walk 50m asc 18km all on Tourist
tracks, some street walking. Hunters Hill to Fullers Bridge on west side of
river and return on east side.
24 Feb Sun Wollemi NP
Day walk 500m asc 8km all on tracks. Grassy hill fire trail, Canoe Creek, Colo River and return. A nice but steep (all track) walk to a beautiful section of Colo River. Plenty of time for a swim and some exploring.
24 Feb Sun Lake Illawarra Cycleway
55km flat cycle with one short steep grade
mainly cycleway, short road section. Bicycle from Berkeley to Bass Point around
Lake Illawarra and including Black Butt Forest and return via short direct
route.
23-24 Feb Sat/Sun Barrington Tops NP
2 day walks 70% tracks/trackless. Wangat
River & Williams River. From a biological point of view the Barrington Tops
region is a treasure chest, with a wealth of plant and animal life. Also from a
walker's perspective the area has many charms not the least being countless
pools to swim in, and rivers and tracks to explore - then of course there is the
rainforest, fantastic
23 Feb - 3 Mar Sat/Sun
Northern Rivers
Paddle white water, Grade 1 & 2
rapids. Paddle on Macleay and other northern rivers, maybe some camping from
canoes, no sea kayaks, no beginners, experienced novices welcome. PFDs and
helmets compulsory. Trip depends on river heights.
26 Feb Tue South Coast Part 2
Easy/med day walk 6-14km. walk to Wollongong
or shorten via beaches. Cycle track, swim.
27 Feb Wed Southern Sydney Branch Presents
"Provence to the Pyrenees"
A walking holiday through
Switzerland/France/Spain. Sutherland Multi Purpose Centre. 123 Flora St
Sutherland 8pm. Peter Vaughan 9528 7341 for details
ADVANCE NOTICES
March 2002 Working Weekend Gentleman's Halt
Originally planned for August this activity
had to be postponed because the Coronial Inquest into the Mt.Ku-ring-gai fire
disrupted work and leave rosters.
March or April 2002
Bundanoon Youth Hostel House Party
See article in the Sydney Branch Newsletter
in this Journal
11-20 March Australian Alps
Full pack walk 10 days, many small ascs, 700m
asc for most of day 9. 230km mostly on tracks, short sections off track.
Thredbo, The Cobberas, Mt. Pendergust, Mitta Mitta River, Mt. Wills, Mt. Bogong,
Mt. Beauty. Highlights include the rocky peaks of The Cobberas, peaceful alpine
valleys with snow gums, the Mitta Mitta River and the treeless summit of
Mt.Bogong. Lots of great views along the way.
21-26 March Bogong NP Vic.
Five days full pack walk, small ascs and one
long climb on day 1 of 1,600m, 100km mostly on tracks. Mt.Beauty, Mt. Bogong,
Bogong High Plains, Mt. Hotham, Mt. Feathertop, Mt. Beauty. Alpine herbfields
and great views are the main highlights of this walk. Camp amongst the snowgums
near huts built by cattlemen early last century.
23-30 Mar Sat/Sat Kosciuszko NP
8 day full pack walk 116km track and
off-track. Kiandra, Jagungal, Gungarten, Mt.Twynam, Mt.Kosciuszko, Thredbo. A
classic walk across the roof of Australia, crossing our four highest peaks on
the way. No flies, beautiful weather and crisp swimming in high alpine tarns
and creeks! Numbers limited so book early. Quiet walkers welcome.
23 Mar Sat Six Foot Track in a Day
It is on again! A distance of 46km and an
ascent of 1100m make this a testing day walk. Accommodation is booked at Jenolan
for Saturday and dinner is arranged for the evening. A great weekend for
everyone. Supporters and helpers are especially welcome.
20 Apr Sun Woodford to Glenbrook Social Walk
Several walks of various grades ending up at
Glenbrook for a BBQ dinner. A great way to do a walk and then enjoy the company
of other NPA walkers at dinner. Supporters and helpers are especially welcome.
18-26 May Sat/Sun Mittagong to Katoomba
A classic walk! Nine days, 160km, 4000m
vertical. Lots of fun and a great sense of achievement. Come for the entire walk
or join us in Yerranderie for our rest days
7-14 July
West MacDonnell NP
8 day pack walk 95km + optional sidetrips 80%
tracks. Brief trip route: Serpentine Gorge, Ochre Pits, Ormiston Gorge, Glen
Helen Gorge, Redbank Gorge, Mt.Sonder