This walk is a reasonably relaxed walk over the post Easter days. Commencement is weather dependent.

Day 1 involves the 2 hour drive to Cockle Creek and a 7 km mostly level walk to South Cape Bay. Camping will most likely be close to Lion Rock, where there is water and toilet facilities. Alternatively, we may be able to camp close to where the South Coast Track meets the coast; however, I'm not sure of the availablility of water close by.

Day 2 involves the 8 km return walk out to South East Cape. This will involve some scrub and scrambling on steep terrain. I haven't been on this part of the walk.

On day 3 we return to Cockle Creek and make the drive home.

This is a cruisey circuit on the lower slopes of Kunanyi. We'll meet up at Halls Saddle, wander along the Pipeline Track and up to Fern Tree. Then we'll walk up the Fern Glade Track, and make a detour down to Rocky Whelan's Cave before continuing on to the Springs and morning tea at Lost Freight. From there we'll follow the Lenah Valley Track, checking out Sphinx Rock on the way and then take the pleasant Shoobridge Track down hill to Betts Vale Track and O'Grady's Falls. Lunch around here some where. We walk out to the road and then follow Bracken Lane down to an old fire break and a bike track which zigzags down hill to Huon Rd, emerging directly opposite the junction with Ridgeway Road. A neat circuit. If time permits, we can check out Lone Cabin which has historic interest!

The weekend is planned to be quite leisurely, with a final plan to be nutted out with the eventual participants and taking the weather into account. Catch the midday ferry to Echo Point and walking along the shore of Lake St Clair, before climbing  onto the long ridge of Mt Olympus.  This late start will allow people to attend Dawn Service should they want to. 9:00am departure from Hobart. Friday afternoon and Saturday will be spent exploring both the north and south summits of Mt Olympus, plus maybe Lamonts Lookout and the Seven Apostles. After a lazy start on Sunday, walk back to Cynthia Bay. The Fagus will be spectacular so I expect lots of photographs to be taken.

This circuit will commence from Robin Court Lindisfarne which is near Pilchers Hill. We shall wend our way via old tracks and trails over Caves Hill and then up Flagstaff Hill for lunch. After lunch we begin our descent. Taking a trail from the Skyline Trail we shall walk towards Flagstaff Gully and eventually make our way, via tracks and an old trail, back to our cars. There is a bit of up and down on this walk, some off track, so is classified Medium. Depending on our time of return, we may have a cafe or simply head for home.

This circuit walk is in the North Gravelly Ridge Conservation Area near Colebrook. Bring your secateurs, if you’d like to make your participation a “walk & work” event - this is optional. We follow a mix of off-track & formed routes. For those of you who have been on this walk before with me, I have revised the route so that we only walk a short distance on Hungry Flats Road - hence more off track sections. The terrain is variable - some easily walked fire trails, some scrubby parts, some gravelly & rocky sections & some through fairly open dry schlerophyll forest. There are a few ups & downs, beginning with a nice steep hill through the bush. Total ascent is 200 m. 

Our meeting point (at 9:00) is in Campania at the Flourmill Park. DO NOT RELY ON GOOGLE MAPS. This is how to find it:  From Richmond, go along the B31 (Colebrook Road/ Reeve Street). The carpark is on the left, immediately past the Campania HALL & opposite HALL Street. We will car pool from there (about a 30 minute drive each way). Part of this is on gravel roads - usually well maintained & suitable for a 2WD. 

We will carpool from the Kettering Oval at 0830 and head over to catch the Bruny Island  ferry (0850 or 0910).  The cost of the ferry per car is now just over $53 and shared between occupants.  Once leaving the ferry its approx 20 minutes drive to the walk start opposite the Honey Farm.  The tides are likely against us so unfortunately that means traversing up and over Mars Bluff twice (hence the medium part of the walk rating). We will have morning tea on the beach and lunch atop Cape Queen Elizabeth where the views are rewarding.  We then return the same way   

Final details will be sorted closer to the event based on participants and weather forecast. But the starting concept will be to launch from the boat ramp at Norfolk Point, Taranna. Circumnavigate Dart Island, then follow the coast westward around Single Tree Point, Sympathy Point, Quarrells Point, around the coast of Cascade Bay, Parkinsons Point, Eli Point, Glenila Point, Premaydena Point, Impression Bay, Halfway Bluff and Prices Bay. Deer Point will be our turn-around marker. Having followed the coast on our outward leg, we'll enjoy the open expanses of Norfolk Bay for our return paddle. There is a lot of Coastal Reserve on our outward paddle so we can stop occasionally  to stretch our legs. On the 10km return paddle we will try and stay out in Norfolk Bay, and while stopping from time to time to regroup and take short rests, we will not exit the kayaks (well not intentionally anyway). This activity is weather, wind and wave dependent. Note, I haven't kayaked in Norfolk Bay before.

We will walk uphill at a leisurely pace along the Cascade and Myrtle Gully tracks to our lunch spot at Junction Cabin. Then along the Lenah Valley, Shoobridge and Lower Sawmill Tracks followed by an undulating section along the Middle Island Fire Trail. This will take us back to the top of the Cascade Track then down to our starting point. Some uneven rocky sections and possibly some mud. There is a climb of around 500 metres before lunch hence the medium grading. This walk was due to be held on a Sunday in January but was cancelled due to the strong possibility of thunder storms and heavy rain. 

Please note new meeting point-Cambridge Park, opposite National Tiles in the car park. This means that we can bypass Sorrell.

Five kilometres from Murdunna Roadhouse we turn into Macgregor Road (signed as Fazakerleys Ranges). Almost 2km along unsealed roads we park in a small parking area to begin our walk.

The steep (rather boring) track heads to a fire tower where we’ll stop for morning tea.. Views by cliimbing to the platform.

The next section of the track has a lot of cutting grass & rocks before we reach the start of the ‘magic forest’ - a beautiful area  full of sassafras, laurel, moss, fungi & plenty of fallen trees & logs to navigate.

Continuing through the forest to Macgregor’s Peak at 591m we will get some fabulous views of the Tasman Peninsula coast from a lookout a few metres further on. We can either have an early lunch here or continue along the ridge and find a suitable spot.

The next section of the walk along the ridge is stunning - full of thick moss, lichen, dense trees, & incredible convoluted tree ferns. There is evidence of past logging, too. Hopefully some fungi to be seen,, although it was quite dry on my recce, so not much around.

We’ll head back to the cars along Schofields Road, (although it’s really only a track), & then a steep up & down trail for another couple of kilometres.

Ice cream at Murdunna Roadhouse.

We will meet at the silo carpark and take an easy walk along the Rivulet Track.  We will stop for morning tea at the end of the track, either taking your own or purchasing something at the cafe.  Well then retrace our way back to the cars.  Lunch at the Cascade Hotel.

This walk will explore many (but not all) of the tracks and trails in the Knocklofty Reserve and its environs. While this is a relatively small area there will be minimal “double walking” on the same path. We will take in some good views, unexpected little corners and a chance to learn some of the history of the area. There will be some hill climbing – but only one short section steep enough to need steps.

Starting near Stormlea, we follow the track to the lookout above Tunnel Bay.  We then follow a pad down to the coast for a spectacular view and lunch.  Return the same way.  There is a total of about 600 m of climbing.  Relaxed pace.

This walk was very popular a number of years ago so we have decided to do it again.

This walk is based on European walking where one can find places to eat along the way. Robert and I will provide the food. We meet at Fern Tree and make our way to the Springs up the Fern Glade Track. Here you can buy a drink at Lost Freight but we provide the morning tea goodies. From here we intend to go up the organ Pipes Track to the Chalet where we shall eat our sumptuous lunch. After lunch we will make our way back to The Springs, either along Hunters Track and the Lenah Valley Track or back a little way along the Organ Pipes Track, then Sawmill Track and Lenah Valley Track. For details of the food please ring the organisers.

After meeting at Tynwald, we will head out to Maydena and then down the Gordon River Road to the trail head. Tims Track leads through beautiful old growth forest, which at this time of year will hopefully be decorated with all sorts of amazing fungi. Our aim will be to walk to Ewe's Inn on the Adamsfield Track and then onto the banks of the Florentine River for lunch. This can be an opportunity to see a platypus, if we are lucky. After taking in the beauty of the river banks and rain forest, we will return the same way. Approx 3 hours driving  and 5 hours walking. Fairly level track, can be muddy and slippery in places. Trekking poles and gaiters recommended - leeches, mud.

This is a repeat of the walk planned for Wednesday 16th April as some people may have missed out due to the small group size.

An amble around Hobart's CBD with hopefully a few surprises. Some history, architecture, old signs, street art, quirky shops and hidden laneways. Optional coffee/tea at the end of the walk in a historic building which involves a narrow flight of stairs. The route taken will be the same as a walk I organised several year's ago. 

Why walk to Fraser Creek Hut? 

The location provides an opportunity to:

- be immersed in the rugged beauty of the West Coast

- experience staying in a mountain hut

- see first-hand the remains of some of the early logging and mining sites in the area

Potential walks are: Fraser Falls (4-5 hrs. RTN); Fraser Falls/ Montezuma Falls circuit (7-8 hrs. RTN); Moores Pimple (4-5 hrs. RTN). ALL WALKS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT.  

The hut is located approx. 13 km east of Zeehan, in the foothills behind the historical mining town of Dundas.  From where the vehicles are parked, the walk to the hut is just over 4km, with an elevation of around 600m and takes 2½  -3 ½  hours depending on fitness and track conditions.  The in-out walk initially follows a 4WD track and then traces the Carbine Track, an old horse drawn sledge track which, as well as being steep, is in poor condition.  It then follows a short section of what was Wallace’s tramline.  Bear in mind the location is only a stone’s throw from Mt Read and the ground underfoot, whether uphill or downhill, is usually wet in varying degrees, all year round.

You will need to bring the usual multi day bushwalking requirements, minus a tent, crockery and cutlery.  A butane gas cooker is available but you would need to carry in a canister of gas.  A variety of Billy’s and saucepans are also available.  Some people prefer to take their own cooker and pans to avoid waiting. 

There is a wonderful fire, but all participants need to be prepared to carry wood, on a daily basis, from pre-stacked piles a short distance up the track – in all weather conditions!

The hut and bunks are only small and so for comfort, numbers for this trip are limited to four. Additional information about the hut, including a shared hut fee, will be forwarded to participants after registration.

Travel arrangements and more detail about the hut will be provided once attendees are known.

We will do the circuit from the carpark at National Park, following the track down a 100 plus steps leading to Lady Barron Falls, then on to the Tall Trees track, home of the Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans), which leads to Horseshoe and Russell Falls. Please note that a Parks Pass is necessary to be able to park in the National Park carpark.

The Annual General Meeting will commence at 10:30am and will go for about half an hour.

The Agenda will include reports of activities over the past year, election of committee members and office-bearers for 2025-26, and voting on two nominations for Life Membership.

Tea and Coffee will be available at the end of the meeting.

An on site tour of the Scout Museum will follow.

Update 29 April 2025.  I received last week a special approval from National Parks to support this Work While You Walk activity.  The approval has some appropriate conditions attached, and is valid for one month from 16 May to 16 June.  So it will be going ahead, and if the weather is too poor on the 18th of May I will try and reschedule to another date within the period approved.  

This is a walk with a different purpose - to clear some of the smaller obstacles blocking the Mt Bowes track - essentially those that can be dealt with by hand tools and hands.  The track was well constructed in its day, and maintained for a long time.  It has however suffered the ravages of time and inattention.  

While it would be great to get to the top of Mt Bowes - I've been there, but no view was on offer - the primary purpose is to clear the way for others.

I don't know how far we will get in this effort.  We will follow the guidance set out by Parks - and I will confirm this with them well before we set off.

Depending upon numbers it may be possible to space people out to work on different problem areas - there were a number when I was last out that way with Clive.

Please get in touch if interested.

We will meet at Sorell and carpool down to the trail head at the end of Storm Lea Road near Nubeena. This walk may be a perfect early winters day walk with little wind and lots of sunshine OR showery, windy and sometimes wet conditions so participants should be prepared for all possibilities.  It will be great to see this Cape in any condition if you haven't done this walk before. With a bit of luck, we may see big waves crashing onto the cliffs below and the possibility of whales in the bays below as well.  Bring your binoculars!

This will be a leisurely walk with plenty of stops for photos or for appreciating where we are. We'll visit a number of waterfalls along the way which, hopefully by then, might be flowing. From Ferntree we'll head via Bracken Lane to O’Grady’s falls, continuing up Betts Vale track, then via Shoobridge, Rocky Wheel'n, Woods and Ferny Glade tracks to Rocky Whelan's cave, where we'll have lunch. We'll descend the mountain via Ferny Glade (with the option if we're tired of the easier although less scenic route of Middle Track) to Silver Falls and thence back to the cars. Afternoon tea at Ferntree Tavern.

We will meet at the car park at the end of Lenah Valley Road, crossing the New Town Rivulet onto the Lenah Valley Fire Trail and up to Junction Cabin for lunch then return by the same route, or following the North South trail if there aren't too many bikes.

Hydro Tasmania are kindly allowing access via Lake Margaret pending a detailed risk assessment and other safety documents being drafted and provided by the Trip leader. There will be a cost per person to enlist RoamTasmania for transport onto the site which will need to be paid in advance by each participant to secure your spot on the walk. 

As this is a difficult hike to obtain permission for access and as the case for other walks, in the event of an event waitlist, preference will be given to current Financial club members and those who have gotten in touch to express an interest and discuss with me, over non Financial members. Please get in touch via email to chat further if I haven't walked with you before to ensure you have the right gear to bring and experience level due to safety.

This is an offtrack hike with scrub and rock and will be very steep in sections and will need to be fast moving with the daylight hours available. More details on the route can be found here: https://www.natureloverswalks.com/sedgwick-bluff/ 

I have not walked on Mt Dromedary for some years and it appeals at this time of the year due to its relatively close proximity to Hobart.

The track has changed since I last walked it as the original track crossed private land which is no longer allowed.

We will make our way carefully up a rocky bush track enjoying the views as we go.

At this stage, I am unsure whether we will do the loop as outlined in the Poimenas book or return the same way, I will recce prior to the May date.

This walk will be similar to another walk put on earlier this year except (1) it will proceed in the opposite direction, (2) some minor changes in tracks may occur, and (3) the total distance may be increased by up to 3 km. It is an Eastern Shore walk and includes hills, beaches and headlands. Cafe may be taken either in the middle or end of the walk (or both if you feel thirsty). The walk will commence from the Bellerive Ferry terminal at 9:30am in order to connect with the 9.00am ferry departing from Hobart (should you decide to leave the car at home). Parking in the vicinity of the Bellerive ferry terminal may be difficult so if taking a car please arrange to arrive early to find a nearby parking spot. Ferry users please note the walk ends approx. 3.00 pm but the next ferry to city leaves at 4.10pm. You can fill the time gap at Cocomo (nr ferry terminal) or consider catching a city-bound bus in Rosny Hill Rd near Rosny College.  

This is something different for a Wednesday, we are going to have a club member come and talk to us regarding the work of the Forensic Science world.  We will be using a room in The Black Buffalo and the option of having lunch there afterwards is available.  There is a maximum of 30 currently for this venue.  There will be a charge to cover room hire etc.amount to be advised later.

Drive through Snug township and turn left at the Coningham sign onto Old Station Road. Continue along and around the sharp bend then left again onto Coningham Road. Continue to just before the end of the road and you will see a sign saying 'Beach'. Drive down the 'No through road' and the carpark is on the left. We will start our walk by crossing over the road onto the Coningham Reserve where we will walk on the lower slopes of fire trails and bush tracks (not including Sheppard’s Hill)  before crossing the road again and making our way down to Clark’s Beach, checking out small sandy inlets before walking a steep narrow track, which is very close to the cliff top, back to the cars. Walking poles are recommend  as we will be walking over some rocky areas and steep uneven ground at times. Coffee will be at the Channel Café for those who wish to stop on the way home.

Our route will take us via the New Town Track and up the very steep but short Breakneck Track to Junction Cabin. From there we will follow sections of the Lenah Valley, Shoobridge, Lower Sawmill and Middle Island Tracks, the Main Fire Trail and the Slides Track. Nothing spectacular but a pleasant work-out (perhaps apart from the Breakneck!)

 We will meet at Lauderdale and car pool to the start of the walk at Cape Deslac. After walking the track to the cliffs we will decide if we want to go further or just head to the lookout.  We will then head back to our cars and on to lunch at Angie Sue’s.

This will be a gentle (AKA SLOW!) stroll along the pipeline track from Neika to the hut at the base of the little track to St Crispin's Well.

We will stop for morning tea on the way there, lunch near the hut and stop for afternoon tea on the way back.

Coffee (or something else) at the Ferntree Tavern for those feeling thus inclined.

The 'plan' is very simple. Leisurely drive to Cynthia Bay, Lake St Clair, pack and launch the seakayaks adjacent to boat ramp, paddle to Echo Point, camp on the beach near the jetty. Sunday morning, break camp, paddle to Narcissus, stretch the legs, continue paddling around towards Ida Bay, check out outflow of Lake Laura (into Lake St Clair), years ago i heard rumors of an old boat wreck near here so maybe have a look, onto Ida Bay to camp. Opportunity to climb Mt Ida. Monday morning, second opportunity to climb Mt Ida, break camp, paddle to Lake St Clair boat ramp, load cars, late lunch at Hungry Wombat. Hopefully the days will be crisp and calm, with stunning vistas of snow capped mountains. I have paddled on Lake St Clair a number of times but never circumnavigated the Lake, I have previously climbed Mt Ida. This activity is weather dependent. 

This will be a leisurely walk at a gentle pace. Photography is encouraged. We'll walk round the back of the waterworks reservoirs and via the stream to Gentle Annie Falls. If the new track is open by then, we'll go up to the pipeline that way. Otherwise we'll continue up the steps. At Ferntree, those who wish to add on the Ferny Glade-Silver Falls loop will continue while anyone who prefers can wait at the Ferntree rest area where we'll return for lunch. The return route will be via the McDermott's Fire Trail and a footpath to the park entrance.

We will carpool if necessary at Granton and drive to the Wombat Moor track a few kms short of Lake Dobson. (Last toilet stop at Mt Field visitor centre)

The route follows the formed track to almost the top of the ridge before taking a left turn eastward along the ridge. In good weather extensive views are enjoyed.

After crossing a shallow valley, the main ridge of the mountain is attained, and the summit reached by circling to the North. There are patches of light scrub to be negotiated. Lunch will be taken near the summit.

After back tracking for a few minutes and passing through some more scrub, a more direct route may be  used to return to the cars.

We will walk the 2.2 kms  Themeda track / Soldiers memorial walk to the Menzies Research Institute. If you choose to meet at the Menzies at 1015 please let me know. The plan is to meet Sahana, Community Engagement Officer at 1015. We will then be divided into two groups, to tour both the  clinical areas and laboratory areas. It is anticipated the tour will take approximately 2 hours and for the two groups to meet at the end. Sahana will then briefly address the group about how we may continue to be involved. You may choose to leave the event at the end of the meeting with Sahana. Alternatively we will return to our cars +/- lunch or coffee at the botanical gardens.

We walk along the foreshore for some distance through various reserves. There is some road and verge walking involved as well as a short steep ascent and descent of Harts Hill as well as a short steep ascent and descent of harts hill but the view makes it all worthwhile. We return to the cars via a circuit. 

Update 24 Mar 25.  I have tentatively booked accommodation in Queenstown where we will be staying.  The indicative cost is $80 per person per night, but it does depend on the mix of singles/couples.  If you are seriously interested in this option please get in touch asap.

These are two day walks - neither is overly long, although the West Coast in winter usually means both will be quite long enough!   Last time I was there Lake Sandra was completely frozen over, and Mt Lyell was icy near the summit.

If the weather is unco-operative I will come up with something else, as I will be in Queenstown anyway.

People should aim to arrive in Queenstown the previous night, and to make their own accommodation arrangements.  With enough prior warning and co-ordination it should be possible to book an AirB&B or similar, and share costs.  

So if you are interested in this one, please get in touch. 

We will meet at the Sandfly Community Hall and arrange car pooling if required. The walking track is a gradual incline through trees to the impressive falls. Hopefully some winter rain prior to the walk will give us good viewing. Lunch at the falls before returning to our cars.

On arrival, we will walk up Mt Adelaide (a hill really - about 1.5 return). Then make our way to a cafe for morning tea. Next we drive a short distance to farmland. We are fortunate to have permission to visit “The Falls of Clyde”. This 18m waterfall is on private property and the walk to it is only a couple of kms. It’s a relatively level walk, but the many rocks are likely to be hidden by long grass, so concentrating on your footing is a must. As we near the waterfall, there is one short steep section (but not too steep!) . After returning to the cars, we go back into Bothwell to do a history walk  (about 2.5 kms). 

The full plan will evolve over time as the accommodation is selected, and participants fine-tune the details. But the rough idea is climb Mt Stacey, Tar Hill, UNN274 and Round Top on Saturday, enroute to our accommodation. Participants stay at the same accommodation, share entree, main course and dessert. Self cater for lunches and breakfast. On Sunday climb Bald Ridge, Breasted Sugarloaf, Moaners Tier and Round Head in the drive home. Reference: The Poimenas, Part A, Group 3, Central East. Note, I haven't climbed these Poimenas before. In addition to the normal activity registration on the Club's Web Page, payment (amount to be advised once booked is made) for accommodation, prior to the activity, will be necessary to confirm your attendance.

Hopefully the weather will allow a fun off track (though possibly taped) route to Ragged Range, down near SawBack Range. We'll be walking along an old 4WD track and then possibly a marked pad and a rock scramble at the end (460m elevation and 7km distance). I haven't walked this route before however have checked with some folks who have completed it for intel and it took them 7 hours at a nice pace with a summit break.

If the weather is good and based on participants keenness, we'll go climb a second peak in the afternoon nearby to make a day of it.

There is also Becca's blogpost here with some information: https://rockmonkeyadventures.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/ragged-range-20-september-2015/

If you haven't walked with me previously or a new member please get in touch first to have a chat and introduce yourself. This is to make sure folks on the walk know what to expect and to bring for safety.

This will be a shortish walk to celebrate the winter solstice and heading towards longer days and summer

we will start at Simmons Park car park on the esplanade at Lindisfarne and head along the waterfront out to Shag Bay ,for a small afternoon tea, then we will head back towards Natone hill and head up tracks to the trig for dinner and wine.

After dinner we will head back head back down tracks and return to our cars.

This popular walk is part of the Tangara trail in the Sandford area on Hobart's Eastern Shore and has beautiful views of both Mortimer Bay,  Fredrick Henry Bay and Storm Bay. We meet at the Mortimer Bay Coastal Reserve car park ready to start at 9.30am, crossing over Gillibrand Rd to pick up the Emu Track and proceeding on to the Storm Bay View track which means most of the hill walking is done while we're feeling fresh. Morning break will most likely be taken along this part of the track which has a view overlooking Calvert's Lagoon. We then have a mostly downhill section of track that leads us over to our lunch spot at Goats Beach. Our return will include a little uphill section before follow the coastal track around Mortimer Bay back to the parked cars. 

After walk coffee will be available in Lauderdale.

I first visited Mt Hobbs and Split Rock only a few years ago and it was so much fun. On that trip we only went in and out the same way so I would like to include the circuit this time for a bit of added interest.

This will be a fairly straightforward walk with lovely winter views (hopefully!)

We will have an explore and maybe visit Split Rock before lunch so we can squeeze through...

The walk will commence from the carpark at Dru Point, close to the kiosk. Please try to be there at least 15 minutes before start time. We shall make our way to Harts Hill via a variety of roads and tracks. The climb to the summit is steep. Then, after lunch with a view, downwards past the frog pond in Barretta reserve to cross the highway (safely) and do the Burrows track along the foreshore. Then the usual route back to Dru Point. Note that coming down Harts Hill can be slippery if the ground is wet, good boots or a pole may be useful. Hopefully cafe afterwards at the Margate train.

We will meet at the Sorell side of the 2nd causeway on the side of the road just past nursery.  From here we will take paths and some pavements through to Shark Point Road where we will have morning tea.  We then retrace our steps to the cars before heading to the Midway Point Tavern for lunch.

The Vulkathunha Gammon Ranges National Park is in the far Northern Flinders Ranges and provides stunning gorge walking. The semi-arid conditions can provide challenges with heat/cold and availability of water. At this early stage I am suggesting a 5-6 day walk, roughly Grindells Hut - Junction Waterhole - Streak Gorge - The Terraces - Fern Chasm - Rover Rockhole - Rover Rockhole - Cleft Peak - Wildflower Creek - Mt John Roberts - Bunyip Chasm - Loch Ness Well - Grindells Hut. Two highlights should be climbing into the stunning Bunyip Chasm and watching the sunrise from our camp on Mt John Roberts. I have walked in this area before. Transport arrangements will be organised between participants. Prior participation with me on an Alpine daywalk or bushwalk should be considered as mandatory. Dates may be adjusted to suit whatever transport arrangements the participants select. Walk is dependent on availability of water in the Vulkathunha Gammon Ranges National Park, and road access to Grindells Hut. Register your interest and we'll chat.

This trip was originally scheduled for the first weekend of June however I've been told this is a long weekend for those that work the usual Mon-Friday roster (I don't!) so have shifted it a month back to not take up a long weekend! We'll be doing some NE Peak bagging peaks based on the group which will include two from Nichollas, Foster, Spion Kop, Mt Scott or Byatts Razorback  based on a group vote.

Some folks travelling from afar may wish to carcamp/base camp in the area and complete some other peaks the day prior too (this would be as a private trip/non official Pandani trip).

A short walk around the Cascade area, then to Cascade Female Factory for a Notorious Strumpets Experience at 11.30. Cost is 27.00 for concession holders and 40.00 for Adults. Finishes at 12.45. For those who wish to join us for lunch at the Cascade Hotel, at 1.15

more information to follow shortly.

We will be walking on private property with kind permission from the owners. Hana & Ben Jones. You may have noticed signs near Richmond for accommodation at “Daisy Banks”. This is the property we will be visiting. We’ll be going across paddocks and through dry schlerophyll bush. It may or may not be muddy! Points of interest include the site of a lime kiln & lime quarry, a spring, Daisy Banks Lake and a walk up “Bald Hill” (where we have 360 degrees views). Last year we also went up Longs Hill, but in order to make this an easy- medium walk, we will give this part a miss!

A morning paddle to explore the environs of Carlton River Spectacle Island and Isle of Caves. An opportunity for participants to experience 'cold' weather paddling and to refine their clothing choices to cope with this. This activity is wind and wave dependent. Our Plan B will be a paddle on the Derwent River. Please be advised that I haven't paddled in this area before.

Climb Mt Murchison, 1278m, via the traditional route  to the summit. From here traverse the ridge south before dropping down to Lake Sandra to camp. Anticipate a classic, rocky, scrubby, exposed ridgeline, that is narrow in places, with some challenges. This may be compounded by cold conditions, snow and/or ice, hence ice grippers will be required. If there is early season snow, snowshoes and walking poles may also be required. I have climbed Mt Murchison, in varied conditions, and visited Lake Sandra, but not traversed the connecting ridge. Competency on rock will be required and preference will be given to Club Members who have previously walked with me in Alpine conditions. This trip is wind and rain dependent.

If we have time after getting back to the car(s) on Sunday, we will transfer essential gear into daypacks and do the short climb to the summit of Julia Peak 918m.

We’ll start a the Remarkable Cave Carpark, walk to Safety Cove Beach, then follow the coastline to Crescent Bay where we’ll have lunch & maybe a swim.  This first part is along a narrow track that has a few challenging parts on and near the rocky shoreline. Sure footedness is important here. After that we’ll make our way back to the cars along the well formed track. 

TBA

A fun trip we've done a few times now. Launch from the Huonville boat ramp, paddle downstream. In Franklin leave the kayaks to grab a coffee and fish'n'chips. Return upstream to Huonville. Execute a figure 8 around North Egg Island, South Egg Island and the 'Convict Dug' channel. A fun day out.