This is Day 2 of a navigation training weekend.  You can come to either or both days but preference for this second day will be given to people who also register for Day 1.  This second day will put into practice the lessons from Day 1 by navigating off-track through the relatively open bushland of Prosser Reserve (Tasmanian Land Conservancy) just north of Buckland.

Opportunity for begineers to enjoy a gentle paced paddle on the Derwent River from Prince of Wales Bay Boat Ramp off Gepp Parade Derwent Park where there are toilets close by. We will paddle up river and take a look around Mona before turning back and stopping at Montrose foreshore for a break and lunch. On the way back we may have a look at the amazing new Electric ferry that Incat has built. Depending on the forecast, an alternative location may be chosen and the day could be changed to Sunday. 

Departing from the Lower Springs Car Park our route will be, the Pinnacle Track, Organ Pipe Track, morning tea on the rocks with a view before heading up the Red Paint Track to the Summit. 

Lunch in the Pinnacle Observation Shelter, warm seats for those that are lucky.

Our descent back to Lost Freight for refreshments will be down the Zig Zag Track.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO THE STARTING POINT FOR THIS WALK DUE TO TRACK MAINTENANCE ON THE LOWER SLOPES. The walk will now leave from the carpark at the Mt Nelson Oval, on Mt Nelson Road. We will make our way along different tracks, including one steep fire trail to the Mt Nelson Lookout for morning tea, before making our way back and crossing over Mr Nelson Road to explore more tracks behind Mt Nelson College. Lunch will be on the track somewhere before making our way back to the cars. Coffee at the Mt Nelson shop for those who are interested

A biannual bit of silliness, why not walk to the southernmost point of the Tasmanian mainland on the shortest (day light) day of the year? Start walking with sunrise and finish well after sunset, 26km return to Southeast Cape, with 10 to 12 hours of walking and not a lot of time for long rests. Sunrise is 7:41a., sunset is 4:42pm, with 9:00:50 of daylight, plus some twilight. We'll definitely be walking by headlight as we return to our cars from South Cape Bay along the South Coast Track. I have done this walk twice before.

A pretty walk starting on the beach at Randall’s Bay, we will have morning tea at the top of the Echo Sugarloaf, walk back to Randall’s Bay beach and along to Mickey’s Beach for lunch. WAlk through the regenerated gravel pits now a frog pond. 

On a recent recce to try and find an interesting winter walk I came across a track that looked promising. Marked as Magazine Gully in the Tinderbox Nature Reserve I thought "Let's check this out!"

We will walk up this track onto the Tinderbox Hills track, passing some interesting historical buildings and then to the high point of the reserve for morning tea.

After enjoying the view we will head down to Mt Louis and visit the old ruins of the Signal Station which is recorded as a Georgian Convict Site.

We will then head back into the reserve and enjoy a leisurely stroll across the grasslands and back down to the cars.

This is a very undulating walk but not overly difficult underfoot, hence the easy-medium grading. At approximately 13-14km it is probably pushing closer to "medium" so if you have any concerns please reach out to me prior to booking.

There are a couple of steep climbs, however they are reasonably short. There are short sections of read walking.

Time permitting, we will visit the Pierson's Point Lighthouse and the Tinderbox Marine Reserve at the end of the walk.

Inspired by, "one if by land, two if by sea".

Meet at Montrose Boat Ramp, 4:00pm, just before sunset, 4:44pm, and get sorted and onto the water about 4:30pm. 

Paddle the short distance to Berridale Bay and observe and listen to Spectra from the water. Possible paddle a little further up-stream for a different vantage point. Making sure to avoid the MONA Roma ferry.

Ryoji Ikeda, Spectra, an array of xenon lamps pointed skywards, accompanied by a mathematically derived score audible from each of the lamp bases.

Return to the boat ramp, get changed and load the kayaks.

Retire to Local Pizza to warm up and enjoy a pizza.

Then visit MONA to check out Spectra from the base of the beams.

Note: a rear deck light and head torch is mandatory to comply with MAST safety requirements for paddling a kayak at night.

This is a repeat of the successful walk last year .

we will head along the waterfront to geilston  bay cross over the highway and head on tracks in the area completely a circuit 

we will then head up to the top of Natone Hill to watch the sunset one one of the shortest days of the year . Watch all the lights of Hobart come on and maybe the bridge will delight us with its colour 

all this while enjoying mulled wine , cheese and bic , provided and enjoying our dinner 

we will head back down the zig zag track in the dark

and back to our cars 

I have put this walk on in June after high demand for my March walk. The route up Kenmore Road at Glenora, over the hill and alongside the beautiful Derwent River will still be most enjoyable as long as the weather holds. In fact if could be a balmy sunny day - as long as the sun stays up!

We begin our walk at the remarkable cave carpark. After approximately 1.5 hours we will reach a junction where we will head South toward Mount Brown. Although relatively steep and rocky it is only a short climb. We will return to the track junction and head down towards the beach after a short scramble over some boulders. We will return to the carpark via the same route. 

This is quite a straightforward walk, with the aim of camping at Lake Judd and seeing Mt Anne in her winter mantle.  If the conditions are suitable we may climb high on Mt Sarah Jane.

If you have not camped in cold, winter conditions before, and want to give it a go, this is a good opportunity.  The trick is to stay dry and warm!  We will talk about that closer to the date.  

 Clear, crisp days are needed for this to work well - and a reasonably dry campsite.  I will endeavour to check the campsite the week before, but the weather is unfortunately out of my hands.  If completely miserable I may opt for a different location - if the weather is better elsewhere.

This walk is similar to my walk of 30 May but will be extended to include Caves Hill from Flagstaff Hill. The Meehan Range consists of the hills you can see on the Eastern Shore, the most well-known one is Flagstaff Hill with a particularly good view of the Derwent River and Wellington Range. It is usually dry walking but may be wet or slippery after rain. Many of the tracks may also be used by cyclists, but less frequently than on the week-end. 

We will meet at Penelope Place for an easy stroll along the Tangara Trail.  This is a flat there and back walk of around 5km. We will stop along the way for morning tea before heading back to the cars.  We will be lunching either at the Local Grocer or Beaches at 7 Mile beach, yet to be decided.

From the meeting point we willl walk down to Boronia Beach for morning tea, return to Kingston Beach and from there take the Allum Cliffs Track to the Brickfields for lunch.  We will return the same way

We will access Lake Dobson by car, then Urquhart Track, ski lodge access track, Snow Gum Track to the Rodway Day Shelter for a snack. Then onto Tarn Shelf before turning off on a saddle to Mt Bridges, 1208m. Returning to the car(s) by the same route. Anticipate an total ascent of about 525m, some mud, possible snow, wet rocks & scrub. Not a technically demanding walk. Note: I haven't been to Mt Bridges before. This walk will be weather and access to Lake Dobson dependent.

I now have permission to enter another property so the walk is now 13 kms & not 11 as previously posted. We will be walking on 3 properties with permission to do so kindly given. NB THE OWNERS HAVE REQUESTED CLEAN BOOTS DUE TO FARM HYGENIE REQUIREMENTS. Expect hills, mud, & a lot of off-track walking over paddocks & through bush (mostly dry schlerophyll). The start of the walk passes by the site of an old lime kiln & lime quarry & a year-round spring. After that we tackle a steep hill to inspect an old trig point & wander a bit further along the ridgeline to the top of Brains Hill. Retracing some our steps, we head downhill to Daisy Banks Lake, then uphill to "Bald Hill" & along Jones Sugarloaf. On the way back to the cars, we pass the quarry where sandstone was sourced for the farm buildings.  Total ascent for this walk is 320m. Optional visit for a wine, coffee or soft drink at Nocton Vineyard as Bains Hill is on their property. 

We will walk around the Waterworks Dams, up the Gentle Annie Falls track and then continue to Siver Falls along the Pipeline track stopping somewhere enroute for morning tea. 
We will continue on up to the Springs via Reid’s Track, (quite steep) for lunch.

After lunch we will descend along Radfords Track through the Fernglade and back along the Pipeline Track. 

We will meet at the end of Spring Farm Road, NOT Spring Farm Lane, Kingston Spring Farm Road is the turning opposite Bunnings at the roundabout.  From there we will take the Whitewater Creek track through to the playground at Kingston.  Here we wI’ll have morning tea before retracing our steps back to the car.  Lunch will be at the Kingston Hotel.

This a fairly easy walk following tracks to Lambert Gully then up to Signal Station  via Bicentennial Track in time for lunch (Coffee shop unfortunately closed at present)

Walk is mostly through dry sclerophyll forest, casuarina and alot of lomandra and poa .Good views over the Derwent from SS.

Return to starting point via various fire trails.

There is a bit of a climb out of Lambert Gully but otherwise fairly easy walking on formed tracks.

We will start our walk at Fortescue Bay. Track follows Cape Pillar track to the 3 Capes track, and then back along the coast, over Mount Fortescue and back to the start. Hoping for some stunning scenery depending on weather. 
Well tracked with some hills including a steep climb up Mount Fortescue. 
Campsite will be at Bare Knoll. There are tent platforms, toilet and water tank. Will need to carry water on track during the day. 
Rough itinerary will be:

Day 1 Walk to Bare Knoll campsite, set up tents and maybe visit Wughalee Falls. Approx 8 km

Day 2 Walk to Cape Pillar and return to camp approx 14km

Day 3 Walk Return to Fortescue Bay via Mount Fortescue approx 14km

It should be a good winter walk through pleasant bush and with wonderful views on a fine day.

We will start by walking over the Government Hills to Shag Bay, where we will have morning tea. This is followed by  some riverside walking till we climb to the top of Natone Hill for lunch. 
After lunch we will return to the cars mainly on a different set of tracks.

Join me for a short circuit walk on the lower slopes of Kunanyi. We'll meet at the lower/overflow carpark at the Springs and walk down the Lenah Valley track as far as Junction Cabin where we will have morning tea. We'll then walk back to the Springs via the North/South track, a multi use and well graded track also used by cyclists. This walk should take about two and a half hours, and is about 7k in total. Opportunities for coffee at Lost Freight the end of the walk.

We follow a coastal track which undulates along the hills above the rocky coastline. The track ultimately descends to Seven Mile Beach in the vicinity of Single Hill. Morning tea will be taken on a small beach accessed by a steepish incline where poles may be useful. Coffee may be an option at Lauderdale after the walk.

After the success of our 2025 trip to the Gammon Ranges, I'm emboldened to organise a trip to the Mawson Plateau, in the far northern Flinders Ranges.  Again we will toss up the benefits of either flying to SA and hiring vehicles or driving from Tasmania. A meeting place will be organised in Adelaide for team members to meet at, prior to the walk, and another place after the walk to count as the official end of the expedition. This trip will cater for members doing their own touring pre and post the walk (bearing in mind the official start and finish places). Costs to do with group transport will be shared equally amongst participants. 

Day 1, we will meet in Adelaide, at a location to be arranged.

Day 2, we will drive to Balcanoona Shearers Quarters.

Day 3, we will drive to the start of the walk and commence walking.

Day 4, we will climb a Granite Escarpment and onto the Mawson Plateau. 

Day 5, we will cross the Plateau and into Hamilton Creek. 

Day 6, we will climb to the summit of Freeling Heights.

Day 7, we will return to our cars, and showers at Balcanoona. 

Day 8, we will drive south to a place to be decided and the official end of the activity.

Day 9, participants will return home.

This itinerary is subject to change by the participants. Plus, the location or route of the walk may also change by agreement between participants. 

Preference will be given to Club members who have previously walked with me. And by registering, you agree to use a poo-tube, WagBag or similar. 

Keeping pack weight down is important, though not at the expense of leaving out essential or safety equipment. Utilising a menu that uses the least amount of water is strongly recommended, ie. 1lt for dinner, 1litre for breakfast, etc. Participants may at times be required to walk carrying up to 5-6litres of water each. Warm days and cold nights should be anticipated. 

Expect walking in dry conditions, on scree, rocks and boulders, dodging vegetation, with some (but not extreme) exposure. Navigation may be challenging at times.

We will be retracing a route I walked in 1997.

This walk is joining two short poimenas together in the Miena area.

Both are on gravel 4WD roads with some short off track sections. 

We will visit Barren Tier first with morning tea at the old fire lookout with views towards Shannon Lagoon. This first walk is approximately 5km return and should take us approximately 1.5-2 hours with a bit of a climb on gravel well marked track.

After enjoying the scenery we will return to the cars and take a short drive to the start of the second walk, Five Mile Pinnacles.

This walk is very interesting and enters an area I had never even heard of before, let alone walked! It is a bit of a grind up a gravel road but well worth it for the views. It was on the high point of this walk I was swooped by a wedgetail eagle so I am hoping not to have this happen again! This second walk will also be about 5km and take 1.5-2 hours. We will have lunch at the top.

I have marked this walk as easy medium due to the good track conditions and relatively short walks. Members should be comfortable walking on gravel and some boulders with some short sharp inclines.

 Mount Direction is a short walk in the Hobart area.

The walk starts at Risdon Brook Reservoir, where the initial path offers a gentle warm-up alongside the Reservoir.

Then onto a wide fire trail ascending through dry Sclerophyll forest. Some loose gravel will be encountered, so sturdy footwear is essential and a walking pole if you use one.  Total ascent of 460 mtrs.

Your efforts will be rewarded with views South to Kunanyi, North towards Mt Dromedary and Hobarts three bridges.

 Coffee afterwards if we have time,  at Spencers,  Lindisfarne.  Open until 16.00 for coffee and cake.

A slow walk around Hobart's CBD with hopefully a few surprises. Some history, architecture, old signs, street art, quirky shops, hidden laneways and some gossip! Optional coffee/tea at the end of the walk in an historic building which involves a narrow flight of stairs. This is a repeat of a walk I have organised several times but not for a year or two. Small group size is for group safety and crowd control.

We will walk the pipeline track, which, after a couple of hundred metres of gentle uphill, is mostly level and shady with some lovely eucalypts, tree ferns and small creeks. We will make the short diversion to Silver Falls; this does involve a bit of a hill but the falls are rather lovely. We will have lunch in the park at Ferntree before returning the same way.  There is an option of coffee or a cold drink at Ferntree Tavern, after the walk. For anyone who wants to walk just one way, you may make your own arrangements to leave a vehicle at Fern Tree.

The pace will be leisurely!

The Sentinel Range is pretty cool. Short steep climb up, with a narrow ridgeline finish.  Great views on a good day.
It's only a  short walk so we could add another peak in the area too if the group was keen.  TBD.

The route taken will be up the Myrtle Forest track and then on to Collins Cap. There is a rocky climb near the summit and the track up is steep but well formed. It follows the creek so water shouldn’t be aproblem.

After a car shuffle at Granton, we will start our walk from the Gordon River Road approx 90 minutes West of Hobart. 
The start is a little muddy. The climb is short but sharp to the summit. If weather is kind we will stroll along the slightly scrubby ridgeline to enjoy great views of Mount Mueller and Mount Anne and have our lunch before returning to the cars. 

A gentle scenic walk on a flat, wide, well maintained gravel track beside the River Derwent and Boyer rail line with views of Mt Dromedary and the Bridgewater Bridge. River wetlands and abundant birdlife.  Trail length 2.7km then return the same way.  Morning tea/early lunch break along the way.

This is a circuit walk using a selection of tracks that are situated near Strickland Avenue and Huon Road.  The beginning will involve a climb with an elevation of 400 metres.    We will then use a variety of fire trails, bike tracks and walking paths  back to the beginning. Maybe we will see some orchids 

This activity is dependent on access to Clark Dam and the key to the Dam Wall Gate.

We will park near the end of Butlers Gorge Road and start our walk crossing the Dam. Then follow an old 4WD track south for about 5-6km, before locating a pad that will take us through forest to the Mt Hobhouse Ridge. The summit of 1222m will, weather permitting, afford us extensive views of Lake King William, and numerous small lakes bordering the King William Range, which form the headwaters of the Gordon River. We will return to the cars via the same route.

 I have previously climbed Mt Hobhouse. Anticipate some boggy sections, mud, Bauera, fallen logs and a rocky ridgeline.

This is a lovely coastal walk that we frequently do with our pup. We will meet at the BBQ shelter at Taroona Beach and follow the coastal track towards the city. The track follows beaches, coastal tracks and some suburban streets. We will have the option of following the rocky foreshore (at low tide) or the cliff top track. Morning tea will be at the Coffee Van at Cartwright Park then returning to Taroona Beach the same way. For those interested, we can have coffee/lunch at the nearby Picnic Basket.

Tim Shea and The Needles are both poimenas on the Humboldt Divide which is the gateway to the south west.

For this walk, I intend on following the road up to Tim Shea first rather than tackle the buttongrass plains in the saddle. We will complete this first and then continue on to The Needles (should the weather play nicely).

Both walks are relatively short but do climb steadily for most of the way.

The drive to this location is quite long for this time of year so be prepared for a later return in to Hobart after the walk.

Meet at Sarah's shack at 154 Bally Park Road Dodges Ferry for a walk around the coast in Dodges ferry. There will be some up and down the headlands, beach walking and perhaps some rock hopping, tide dependent. Some parts of the tracks can be slippery. Hopefully we will get to Steeles Island for lunch. Afternoon tea at Sarah's after the walk if you wish to have one. 

We will start our walk at the Playground at Fern Tree and head along the track behind the Church. We will then pickup the Bracken Lane fire trail then joining the  O’Grady’s Falls fire trail, along to the falls.  We will be heading back the same way finding a suitable spot for morning tea.

 A circuit walk of the Coningham Reserve. There are some up and downs, a few short steepish sections, a 1km section of gravel road and an overall elevation gain of approx 200 metres. If the weather is kind we will have nice views of the channel and Bruny

We'll visit some of the HWC Peaks in Ben Lomond National Park including Markham Heights and Hamilton Crag. For those travelling from afar, there could be the option of a second day of peaks in the NE or NW with carpcamping over night too.

This trip will only proceed with a good weather window (aka not in a blizzard or strong winds - we may still proceed if there is snow on the ground and take snow shoes) and have the option of taking the Shuffle Bus up Jacobs Ladder.

If I haven't walked with you before please get in touch to chat about your experience and gear requirements before registering - email or SMS is best due to working remotely and on shift work.

Meet at Cambridge Park in the National Tiles car parking area  at 8.30 to arrange car sharing.
Drive to Buckland & turn left onto the C318, just before the Shell garage. Continue for 11.6 km, & about 600m past the Cutting Grass Road intersection. There is a small car parking area & the start of the walk.

The trail starts over fairly flat ground before reaching the gorge where we descend steeply. On this occasion I plan to walk only one side of the gorge, and depending on conditions we will either return along the same track or ascend to a 4x4 track along the rim of the gorge. My preference is to retrace our steps as the sandstone cliffs & views will be quite different in reverse.

We will stop for morning tea at a beautiful sandstone cave on the track, and lunch at a high point of the track with great gorge views.

The track is steep and rugged in many places, not particularly well marked and there is a bit of scrub bashing, but well worth it for some fabulous rock formations & scenery. Please be aware that this walk, although not particularly long requires a pretty good level of fitness and good balance.

This is a circuit walk at the southern end of Marion Bay and takes us round the Point, past the Narrows and into the sheltered waters of the start of the Dunalley Canal. I've checked the tides and we should be able to walk right round the point without any trouble. Once round the point we follow the coast of Blackman Bay back to our start. Great views, birdlife. 

This is a circuit walk on a good walking tracks through light bushland and coastal foreshore.

We start from Sandford and head in an anti-clockwise  direction around the foreshore towards Storm Bay , then a gentle climb to gain great ocean views of Storm Bay, including Wedge Island.

The track then takes us down towards Goat Bluff viewing point and our lunch spot near the beach. From here we follow a sandy track to Calverts Lagoon and rejoin the Track back to our start point.

A very flexible plan dependant on the weather and the attendies. But vauge idea to paddle from the boat ramp upstream, checking out all the small bays along the shore to Cadbury. Returning by the same route, then continueing downstream to the Bowen Bridge, before returning to the car(s).

This is a circuit of the peninsula between Oyster Cove and Kettering. We will walk on bush and coastal tracks and some road walking. There are a few steep sections.

A pleasant Sunday ramble on our gorgeous mountain. Views, plants, trees & good company!

Meet at the end of Lenah Valley road, at the parking area (limited parking, so car pool beforehand if possible).

We head towards New Town Falls for a fairly early morning tea, as it’s the perfect spot.
We then follow the Lenah Valley track to Junction Cabin & continue to Sphinx Rock via Lone Cabin. We’ll have lunch at the rock, looking out over the river & beyond before heading back to Junction Cabin.

We return to the cars on the North South track & the Old Hobartians track.

We will meet at the Carpark at Mortimer Bay 9am. Walk will be mostly on the Tangara trails.

A couple of short hills, but otherwise undulating for most of walk. Good tracks both in light bush and around the lagoons. 

After a short slightly uphill walk on a suburban footpath we will enter the Rosny Hill Reserve and walk along dirt tracks with a few short undulations. We won't be climbing to the summit but will walk down a short zig-zag dirt track before entering suburbia again via a long set of concrete steps with handrails. Then on flat footpaths around Kangaroo Bay to our morning tea stop at the Bellerive Boardwalk where there are many choices for a coffee or something from the bakery. After a half hour break we will head back to Montagu Bay via the foreshore trail around Rosny Point. This is a wide paved footpath (good for walking and talking) but it is undulating in places with one continuous uphill section of a distance of around 200 metres around the TasWater Plant. There is the option of a "short cut" to the end of the walk through suburban streets with less undulations.    

In the morning we will walk along the Lake Dulverton Walking Track. The group will be divided into two with one group setting off from the Parattah Railway Station and the other from Lake Dulverton carpark near Callington Mill. The walking trail has a rich history including Lairmairanepair (aboriginal people and territory occupied by the Tasmanian Big River Tribe), historic farm and land grants, convict heritage, the scenic lake and featured flora and fauna. 

The walking track is primarily gravel and aligns to the old railway route. The walk is flat with some mild undulations. There is interpretive signage along the way, we will pass over restored railways culverts and former sandstone quarries that provided the stone for Oatlands buildings. Time has been allowed for the key landmarks and to enjoy a pleasant stroll. The walkers heading to Parattah will bring the vehicles at Parattah back to Lake Dulverton for lunch alongside the Lake. 

After lunch the group will explore the heritage buildings in Oatlands that are supported with key access by the Southern Midlands Council:

- 1829 Supreme Courthouse, Campbell Street

- 1836 Gaoler's Residence, Mason Street

- 1827 Commissariat (lime washed building at rear of 79 High Street.

Our Oatlands trip will conclude with coffee and cake at one of the lovely local cafes.

This walk has no pre-conceived objectives other than to spend some time in the great outdoors, with the added bonus of hut accommodation each night. It will be interesting to see if the Tahune hut hydro power system adequately heats the hut in mid-winter.

A tentative program is Vera hut on day 1, Tahune hut on day2, climb Frenchmans (or other peaks or points of interest) on day 3, return days 4 and 5. If we all feel fit we might want to walk out from Tahune on day 4, or spend day 4 exploring and walk out on day 5. We can determine the final objectives as a group.

This walk is entirely weather dependent, so cancellation is a possibility, or the timing might need to be adjusted to suit.

If you have not walked with me before, or are new to overnight walking, please contact me for a chat before registering. Please be aware that there are a few steep and eroded sections of the track, and the Frenchmans climb may be challenging..We will only climb peaks, including Frenchmans, if safe to do so.

Grasstree Hill is the highest peak in the Meehan Range and can be accessed via a variety of tracks. It is also a poimena for anyone collecting them!

I intend on making a bit of a circuit utilising old fire trails near Risdon Brook Dam.  The track is relatively straightforward for most of the way but is steep and a bit unforgiving at times.

We will also cross on to private land with permission and it becomes a bit off track until we pick up some old bulldozer tracks.

Bring a sense of adventure! The high point has a restored old cairn and some telecommunications towers!!

It is quite a long walk, so please bring enough food and water to make it a relaxed day out.

This is an easy coastal walk with a mix of track, gravel road, rock hopping and beach walking. The return trail explores the coastline of the South Arm Peninsula.

Come and join me for a long medium graded walk along the historic tramway track that was originally used to transport coal from the Kaoota coal mines to the Margate wharf. It commenced operation in 1906. After coal mining ceased the tramway was used to transport logs, fruit and passengers. The line was dismantled in 1922 after bushfires destroyed several bridges. The track is mostly flat and wide but some sections can be quite muddy. We may have lunch in the fern tree gully on the Nierinna creek track and then return the same way back to our cars. We shall meet at the Sandfly Community Hall and car pool to the top of Thompsons Road and commence the walk up to the start of the Kaoota Tramway track via a new track and part of the Kaoota Road.  

A Pandani Bushwalking Club Social Evening to allow Club Members and like minded people to join in for an evening of mingling, chatter and entertainment. The main feature of the evening will be our guest speaker Peter Marmion, author of the book "Hidden Worlds, A Journey into toogelow/Port Davey, South-West Tasmania", story teller and outdoors guide. We are hoping that Peter will bring along copies of his book for sale on the evening, plus sign copies of his book.

Dinner will be available in the dinning room prior to the Social Evening, plus light food and drinks will be available to order all evening. As we are expecting a big turn out, there may not be room to eat dinner in the Caroline Room.....we will keep you advised.

The Caroline Room is heated, and there is plenty of parking around the Hotel.

Seating may be limited so I encourage Members to register early, plus on the flip side, if you've registered and can't attend, I ask you cancel your Registration early to make room for other Members. If you're bringing a guest, please register them as a visitor, attached to your Registration. Final details on the evening will be emailed to those Members who have Registered.

We will drive from Margate train to Randall’s Bay and meet near the toilets.

We will walk the beach to the start of Echo Sugarloaf hill and start climbing.

Morning tea hopefully on top of the reserve then complete the circuit and back down and alone the beach for lunch.

After lunchtime we will climb the stairs and check out the point and also Mickey’s Beach and surrounds.

Returning to Margate for Coffee etc if you wish

A weekend of two or maybe three short walks, staying at the Branxholm Imperial Hotel Saturday night. The number of participants will ultimately be dictated by the mix of participants and rooms/beds in the Hotel. Dinner Saturday night will be at the Hotel.

The three walks on offer are Paradise Plains, Ben Nevis Abel #49 and Mt Saddleback Abel #83. We'll just have to see if we can fit in two or three walks. I have previously visited both of the Abels. The Paradise Plains walk is Medium, while both the Abels are probably Medium-Hard. 

tbc

We will walk along the beach before heading into the Lauderdale Wetlands.  We will follow different tracks around the wetlands before heading back to the beach and our cars.  Lunch will be at Angie Sue’s 

Will be included once received done

We will meet at the Station Lane carpark in Sorell and carpool to Fortescue Bay. Usually done overnight, Cape Pillar also makes a great "big" daywalk. We start our walk on the old Cape Pillar track and join up with the 3 Capes Track for our walk out to Cape Pillar and the Blade. It will be approximately 30km return but for the most part on the well formed 3 Capes Track. Estimate the walk will take 8-10 hours depending on the speed of the group, so be prepared for a long day out and bring a head torch in case of finishing in the dark. Recommend trail runners or lightweight hiking boots. Bring plenty of snacks and be able to carry two litres of water - we will be able to refill at Munro cabin.

Situated on the eastern edge of the Great Western Tiers overlooking Poatina, Bradly Lookout is named after famous bushranger Matthew Brady.

The walk is a mixture of walking on old roads and open alpine terrain. There may be some scrubby sections and rocky ridges.

It is a reasonably long walk and with the long drive to Poatina to start, please do not expect to be back in Hobart for an early dinner!

This walk is described in The Poimenas Part A (edited by Bill Wilkinson) P.20. It will involve a car shuffle from the meet spot to a zig zag track. Then walking along the East-West Trail as far as Mt Hull. Possibly we shall go up the Mount for lunch. After that the weather & other factors will determine whether we go over it or retreat to a nearby lookout. Then we shall retrace our way out the same way we came in. 

We will meet in Davey St and car pool to the start of the walk.  Parking is very limited at the start, hence the small number of people.  I’ll check it out before hand again and see if there is any flexibility in parking.  We head up Jackson’s Bend to the Bracken Lane fire trail, and along to Betts Vale track.  From here we will go to Rock Cabin before heading back to the Springs, down Fingerpost and Jackson’s Bend back to our cars.   Morning tea and lunch will be taken along the way.  Jackson’s bend is a fairly steep track but not all that long. Coffee will be at C3 for those interested.

The plan is to walk in and camp along the shore of Shadow Lake, and then to climb Little Hugel and perhaps do some exploring around the lakes.  On Sunday we will be away early to climb Mt Hugel.

We will then return, pack up camp and head back to Cynthia Bay.

Mt Hugel itself is not a difficult climb, but there is a bit of scrub and plenty of boulders on the way up to the plateau and on the final climb.  On a good day, though, the views are tremendous.

Depending on the weather we could start earlier on Saturday, and climb Mt Hugel then.  Time will tell. 

We will meet at Risdon Brook Dam car park after a car shuffle to leave some cars at Strathayr

We will then walk half way around the dam and pick up a track upward to the back boundry of Strathayr farm, will continue through the boundary gate and continue over the hill (part of Grass Hill)

We will also check out the views across the Coal River and beyond and also checking out a cave.

Then will continue to some of our cars that will take us back to the other cars at Risdon Brook Dam

Coffee etc can be had somewhere at Lindisfarne

We will start in Howden with a car shuffle, then make our way up to the Tinderbox Hills via the Magazine Gully and out to Mount Louis for lunch. After lunch we will return along the Tinderbox Hills and join up with the Peter Murrell Reserve and back to the cars. This walk will involve  road and track walking. It will be a longish day.

We will walk pathways and streets in the vicinity of New Town Rivulet, diverting a little to the north into Moonah at one point. Where possible, access to properties and gardens of historic interest will be negotiated prior to the walk, and the actual route on the day will depend on these negotiations. 

Last year when we did this walk at a similar time we saw not only heaps of wild flowers but also quite a few migrating whales, so I thought I'd repeat it, hoping that an El Nino doesn't stymie my plans.The track starts at the Tasman Arch car park and leads along the cliff tops with splendid views down to the waterline. The track is well graded and leads through sclerophyll forest with lots of blossoming understorey. Once we reach the Waterfall Bay road, it is a rougher bush track and takes us to Waterfall Creek and its campsite and then out to Waterfall Bluff. Here there are tremendous views up and down the coast. I aim to have lunch at this point. We return the same way.

Mt Charles is a poimena located near Derwent Bridge in State Forest.

We will be accessing a series of forestry roads which climb steadily through working forest.

Great views will be likely towards Mt Olympus and back the other way to Laughing Jack Lagoon.

An interesting spot to visit and explore.

Please note that it is a relatively long drive, so please don't expect to be back in Hobart for an early dinner (just in case!)

The group will meet and carpool to Collinsvale (approx. 8kms from the meeting point), and then take the Springdale Road to Myrtle Forest Road to the beginning of the trail for Collins Bonnet. The well-marked walking track through Myrtle Forest is mainly a constant incline and can be slippery in areas. Once we arrive at the fire trail roads the walking will be easier until we reach the sign for Collins Bonnet. From this sign it is a well-marked rock scramble to get to the summit of Collins Bonnet. This is the most difficult part of the trail, the dolerite bolderfield is marked with poles and cairns.

Anticipate beautiful views along the entire track, and if the weather is clear we should enjoy a lovely panaroma of the Huon and Derwent Valleys, Wellington Park and the D'Entrecasteax Channel. We will return to the cars the same way.

If the weather conditions are poor due to ice, snow and poor visibility, I will offer an alternative walk on the day. Please note that the recommendation for this walk is, that it is for experienced walkers who are well-equipped for the conditions.

As we are trying to minimise car use & save fuel we will car pool from Cambridge Park. Please could you be at the meeting point well before the start time of 8 am so we can organise this & leave on time.  

This walk starts near White Beach & is in Tasman National Park. More details after I've done the recee. 

.We will organise a car shuttle from Cornelian Bay to Montrose Bay (An alternative is to meet us there if you have return plans organised). Our route will connect four bays (Montrose, Prince of Wales, New Town and Cornelian) via streets and parklands between them. Each bay has its own distinctive views and characteristics, there are some distinctive urban developments associated with the EZ Company in past decades, and some attractive recreational areas are recently completed. At the end of our walk, coffee or icecream at Cornelian Bay is an option. 

Entries for the annual PBC Photography Competition will close at the end of August to allow time to print, mount and judge the entries.

* Bush & Mountain Scene.

* Water Scene.

* Snow & Ice Scene.

* Pandani People.

* Mushrooms, Fungi, Lichen or Moss

* Flora.

* Sky Scapes

The run sheet for the Exhibition will look something like:-

* 5:30-6:30pm set up Hall.

* 6:30pm Doors open.

* 6:30-7:30pm chat, check out the photographs and cast your Peoples Choice vote.

* 7:30-8:00pm continue to chat while the Peoples Choice votes are collated.

* 8:00-9:00pm announce the Awards and finalise proceedings.

* 9:00-10:00pm finalise the evening, clean up and vacate the Hall.

This has been the second biggest Social event of the Club Year, and we look forward to our Members entering their photographs in the Competition and/or attending the exhibition. It's a fun evening and well worth supporting.

We will meet at Cartwright reserve near the start of the walking track (Sandy Bay end of the reserve). Although this is a short walk, I have made the rating medium as the Truganini Track has deteriorated over time and requires caution. The walk will follow the Truganini Track to the Signal Station, a 308m climb, then return along a track via Porters Hill junction. Please note that the Signal Station Cafe has closed, however the Helios Coffee Van at Cartwright Reserve will be open for those wanting a morning coffee.

Mt Othrys is an Abel at the southern end of Mt Olympus.  It is well protected by cliffs on the eastern, northern and southern approaches, and by thick scrub and mature rainforest on all of the above plus the western approach.  Not to be treated lightly!  

By the end of September there is enough daylight to have a serious go at Mt Othrys from the western approach, via the Cuvier Valley.  It still means an early start, and potentially in-the-dark finish, though that should only be the case if we pick a poor line on the ascent.  Although I have tried the eastern and northern approaches without success, I do have a track for a good line from the west.  

I have booked a cabin on the Saturday night at Cynthia Bay for five people so that at least some of us can head up on the Saturday afternoon in order to have a pleasant night and make an early get away on the Sunday morning.  If you are interested in that option, let me know.  I am prepared to pre-book anyone who wishes to commit to the cabin option.  Indicative cost will be $120 each.

You should be reasonably fit and able to sustain a long day's effort, and manage both scrub and boulder-scrambling for this one.  If in doubt, and particularly if this is your first Pandani walk, please get in touch beforehand.  

If the weather forecast is completely foul I will likely reschedule.

The weather in early Spring can be very Winter like, so an easy, short walk to a 1077m mountain, not to far from Hobart. While reasonable dexterity and fitness is required, this walk should suit Club Members who are 'new' to Alpine walking. Note: if we're climbing in or immediately after snow the Grade of this walk will shift to Medium-Hard.

A bit of old Forestry road, a pad, some Forest, some scree, some rock, some scrub and whatever the weather is on the day. Total ascent about 320m.

If been to Mt Styx twice before and suspect the hardest part of the day might be finding the trailhead while driving old Forestry roads.

Meeting place Tony Haig Walk North Hobart

From our meeting place we will walk to Campbell Street, down Campbell, across to the Royal Engineers Building, along Davey, up Elizabeth with the occassional diversion.

We will look at a number of historic buildings along the way - I will have info about them

This is a public transport friendly walk.  Catch a bus that goes up Elizabeth Street - there are many and they run about every 10 minutes.  Get off at the stop by the Chemist in  North Hobart and walk the short distance back to the Tony Haig Walk.

TBA

This is a weekend walk to the Anne plateau, with the intention of camping high and exploring - with Even Peak and Eliza Bluff particular goals.  While I have walked extensively in this area in the past, it is a long time between visits and high time to get re-acquainted.  The plateau can be delightful in calm weather; it can be brutal in a south-westerly gale, with no place to hide.  The weather forecasts will help a decision on that score.

It is a long but not too difficult climb to the plateau on a good track, and easy once on top, though expect some scrambling to reach the summits of Eve Peak and Eliza Bluff.  The views, though, are stunning - as long as the weather co-operates.

I have already registered this walk on the NPWS website for six people.  If the weather is not conducive for a safe walk I'll reconsider and we may well try a different destination. 

We have a 2.5 hour drive to the start of the walk at Serpentine Dam. From the dam we climb steeply, with roughly 800m elevation gain to the summit. The track is steep and slippery in places but if we are lucky we will be rewarded with wonderful views of the southwest (or the inside of a cloud!)

After looking at Simon's photos of the Hazards Traverse last year, I wondered if we could manage to climb the Coles Bay poimenas in a more relaxed way with a base camp at Freycinet National Park.

I approached Simon to assist in leading this walk, given his experience with the terrain and knowledge of the tracks.

The plan at this stage (which may change closer to the time) is to travel to Coles Bay and climb both Mt Parsons and Mt Dove before setting up camp and enjoying a nice evening at the Freycinet NP campground.

The next morning after packing up camp, we will climb the more challenging Mt Mayson and then possibly Mt Stacey on the way home.

Please note that the Hazards is a slippery environment and most of the walking is off-track.

I have walked over most of the Mt Roland massif, but have never completed a full traverse - Mr Claude to Mt Roland via Mt Van Dyke.  We can do this as a through walk, either in one long day, or split over two days.  Mt Claude has an interesting summit block which I have not climbed, but that will be one aim of this trip.

The Mt Roland Plateau has good tracks, magnificent views, and even a bit of water - though it cannot be relied upon. 

My plan is to base ourselves at the Gowrie Park campsite, which has quite good facilities.  Some people may wish to drive up on the Friday (which I plan to do.). If we manage the whole traverse on the Saturday there may be an option to explore the Gog range on the Sunday.  We'll see.  Weather may also be a factor.