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Short Walk with Lunch - Acton Park |
Wednesday 05 February 2025 |
10:30 |
4-5 with lunch |
Easy |
5km |
We will start from Penelope Place and follow various parts of the Tangara Trail. Some will be in the bush and some in open areas. This is virtually flat, with a couple of gentle uphill sections. Morning tea will be held along the way. This is a “there and back” walk.
Lunch venue will be Beaches at 7 Mile Beach.
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Eggs and Bacon Bay and Echo Sugarloaf Hill |
Thursday 06 February 2025 |
09:00 |
5 hours + |
Medium |
about 12 kls |
Meet at the Margate Train rear Carpark at 9.am
We will drive to Eggs and Bacon Bay to begin walking by 10.00 am.
Walk along the coastline past Mickeys Beach and Randall's Bay with morning tea along the way. We will walk up Echo Sugarloaf Hill via the circuit track opened in 2021, with lunch on top of the hill.We will complete the circuit and retrace our steps back to our cars.
Coffee, ice cream or drinks on way back probally Margate.
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Festival of Maccas |
Friday 07 February 2025 |
15:00 |
3 days, 3 nights |
Rural |
Varied |
The Festival of Maccas is back to celebrate the local area of Kooparoona Niara, the Palawa name for the Great Western Tiers and means ‘Mountains of the Spirits’. Mole Creek is our base camp and there is fabulous walking available in the area.
The plan is to have tent based camping at our property in Mole Creek (Maccas Shed) and walk, relax and enjoy the local area.
You will need to bring camping equipment as no accommodation is provided. If you would rather not camp there are many local accommodations options available including the Wandering Trout, Blackwood Park and others.
There will be a camp kitchen set up with hot and cold running water, gas cookers, fridge and a BBQ. Again, there are lots of local food options if you would rather not "rough it". There will be limited refrigeration so please bring eskies, ice is available at the local supermarket and pub.
Please bring camp chairs, blankets to make yourselves at home. Also bring your bathers as the local pool may be open if the weather is nice!
The walk program will be listed separately and you are required to register for the walks separately to this registration. Priority will be given to those who participate in the walks not just those who wish to camp as we have limited facilities on site.
A cover charge of $5 per person, per day will be required to cover cost of power, gas and portable toilets.
Hope to see you all soon!
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FoM - Twilight adventure on the Yeates Track (South Mole Creek Track) |
Friday 07 February 2025 |
15:30 |
5-6 hours |
Medium |
8km |
Yeates Track, also know locally as the South Mole Creek Track, is historically important access to the Great Western Tiers and the Chudleigh Lakes system. It was a stock route and tourist route, as well as access for local sawmillers in more recent times (50 years!) and likely used by the local Pallittorre people for centuries before this.
A wide easy to follow track it gradually climbs to the Central Plateau Conservation Area through beautiful forest on to the flat and wild peaks of this area. We will find a sheltered spot with a view to enjoy dinner and sunset before heading back in twilight to the cars.
There are several vantage points where we can look down on to the township of Mole Creek and more importantly view Macca Shed from on high.
All members who register for the Festival of Maccas are welcome to attend this opening walk, the terrain is bouldery only for a short section at the top and the uphill walking is approx 2 hours of gradual incline.
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FoM - Badgers Ridgeline Track |
Saturday 08 February 2025 |
07:45 |
6hrs one way |
Medium |
8.9kms |
This walk will leave from Macca's where we will travel through to Sheffield (approx 35kms) and a short distance to the Badgers Road Carpark where the walkers will be dropped off to wait for the drivers to return from the car shuffle to the Morgan Skyline Trailhead where we will finish the walk.
The walk encompasses the Badgers Ridgeline Track and combines sections of other tracks that make up the Badger's Network including Morgan Skyline, Nose Rock, Jarman's Skyline, Kimberley's and, Maraea's Lookout Tracks. I am anticipating some great views from the track and the 20 lookouts on the way.
There will be both ascent and descent with this walk which I plan to walk North to South.
I have recently completed a recce walk. It's a great walk that will fill the day and is a solid medium walk. We drank 2L of water on the recce so please bring ample, and made use of our walking poles getting up and down the sections of the Ridgeline. There is an ascent up a ladder before the descent to Morgan Road, this is very manageable and avoids a long steep alternate route.
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FoM - Winterbrook Falls |
Saturday 08 February 2025 |
08:30 |
5 hours |
Medium |
10km |
Winterbrook Falls is in the Black Bluff region and is one of Tasmania's largest waterfalls. It is probably best viewed in Winter when there are higher volumes of water but it has long been on the list and so a perfect time to give it a shot.
The track as I understand it is fairly well marked in most place and starts of with a gradual incline as it used to be an old tramway. Closer to the falls it becomes steeper and more alpine vegetation. I have not walked this track before.
As the climate around Bluff Range is very changeable please bring full wet weather gear and layers as we may start out in sunchine and end in rain or vice versa!
We will have approximately 1.5 hours drive in each direction to get to the start of this walk in South Nietta.
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FoM - Three short waterfall walks near Mole Creek |
Saturday 08 February 2025 |
09:00 |
Approx 4 to 5hrs |
Easy |
Approx 10km |
The plan is to visit Lobster Falls, Westmorland Falls, and Montana Falls which are all easy walks ranging from 2 to 4 km although the track to Lobster Falls has a steep section with loose rocks. On the way back to Maccas we'll stop at Honeycombe Cave with the option of checking out the wide entrance cavern.
On the short drives between walks there is the option of a coffee and/or lunch stop in Chudleigh, Mole Creek or the 41 Degrees South Salmon Farm (menu on their website).
Maximum number of 8 (two cars) is due to the small parking areas at the start of several of the walks.
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FoM - Mt Pillinger via Maggs Spur (Abel 76) |
Sunday 09 February 2025 |
08:00 |
5-6 hours |
Medium |
10km+ |
Mt Pillinger on the February Plains overlooking the Mersey River valley is one of the peaks you see as you walk up the Arm River.
Instead of accessing it via the Arm River, we will take the alternative route off the Maggs Spur which I find much less steep and seems to get you closer to the start of the peak approach. I walked this track earlier in the year.
The landscape is full of ancient pencil pines and is stunning.
The climb to the summit of Mt Pillinger if fairly short, but sharp and if a clear day will provide views that go on and on.
I have graded this medium (rather than medium-hard) due to the reasonably short track but with several steep sections including some rocky terrain as we near the summit.
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FoM - Mt Roland Exchange |
Sunday 09 February 2025 |
08:00 |
8 |
Medium - Hard |
15 |
We will do a car swap and start from Kings Rd and climb the Face Track. I have reconnoitred this and it is steep and a bit loose underfoot at first (poles were helpful) and there are a couple of easy rock scrambles (which were quite fun). The ascent is 850 metres, with the last 100m quite gentle. It will be at a gentle pace!
We will then descend the normal route down the Mt Roland Track to O'Neils Rd (about 800 m descent but more gentle and a better track.
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FOM - Devil’s Gullet & Sandy Lake Hut |
Sunday 09 February 2025 |
09:00 |
4 hrs? + drive |
Easy |
About 9 kms |
Devil’s Gullet Lookout ( near Lake Mackenzie) is reached by taking a short, well-formed track. Elevation gain is 200m. Spectacular views include Cradle Mountain- Lake St Clair World Heritage Area, Mt Ossa & Walls of Jerusalem.
Nearby is the track to Sandy Lake Hut . This replica was built by the Mountain Huts Preservation Society. The track is relatively flat, but a bit rocky in parts & follows the shoreline of Lake Mackenzie to the Hut’s location on a peninsula between Lady Lake Bay & Pine Marsh Bay. We retrace our steps to return to the cars.
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Tarn of Islands and lakes of the February Plains |
Tuesday 11 February 2025 |
07:30 |
3 days, 2 nights |
Medium - Hard |
15km+ |
This walk is an off-track explore of the Tarn of Islands and the northern route off the Arm River track to the February Plains with guest organiser Ian Hayes of the Mountain Huts Preservation Society (MHPS), organised by myself. This will be held immediately after the Festival of Maccas but does not form part of the program for this event.
At this stage the likely itinerary is to proceed up the Arm River to Basil Steers Hut #3 (The Smurf Hut) a upcoming project of MHPS. We will find a suitable campsite for a 2 night base camp and will explore the Tarn of Islands, Lake Steers and possibly Lake How area in the southern parts of the February Plains.
Ian Hayes is a long term founding member of the MHPS and the current secretary. He is a wealth of knowledge on the huts and history of this area and there are many historical features he is keen to explore.
Expect both a fast and slow paced trip. Ian is an experienced bushman and is likely to see points of interest at short notice for us to explore. He is a fantastic story teller and expect to cover a lot of ground.
I expect everyone to arrive in Mole Creek on Monday 10th February in order to be ready for a 7.30am departure to meet at the start of the Arm River Track at 9.00am sharp on Tuesday.
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Mount Brown - Crescent Beach |
Tuesday 11 February 2025 |
08:30 |
4 Hrs |
Easy - Medium |
8 km |
The track to the summit of Mount Brown is steep with the view from the top well worth the effort. Gazing out over the blue ocean in clear weather you’ll have spectacular views of Cape Raoul, Cape Pillar and Tasman Island.
Start this walk from the Remarkable Caves car park and head along the Maingon Blowhole Track.
The track winds along the coast from Maingon Blowhole until you will reach a junction. From here either turn north-east to towards Crescent Bay or continue south to climb Mount Brown. The main track stops about half way up to the summit.
If you are keen to reach the trig point at the top, the ascending track toward the summit is quite steep and requires some clambering over rocks. This part of the track is recommended for moderately fit walkers.
Return to the car by the same route. We should have time for a coffee, will decide on the day.
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Organisers Get Together at Site 9 at The Waterworks |
Wednesday 12 February 2025 |
17:00 |
3 |
Easy |
0 |
Meet at Site 9 at Waterworks from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. BBQ and drinks provided. Come along and chat to other organisers about walks you have done, want to do and generally get together with fellow organisers. The committee hope to see as many organisers there as can make it. The club relies on organisers to make our walks program run and we would like to say a small thank you for all that you do for the club.
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Forest Hill Rd to Seven Mile Beach. |
Thursday 13 February 2025 |
09:15 |
5hrs |
Medium |
11Klm |
We'll meet at Lewis Park to car shuffle to the walk start at Forest Hill Rd, which is accessed at the end of Lauderdale Wetlands.
The walk starts with a gentle short uphill track through a pretty forested area, coming up to a spectacular view of Fredrick Henry Bay, we continue on via the coastal track to Mays Beach. At the northern end of Mays Beach we rejoin the coastal track that takes us around the headland and on to Lauderdale Canal for morning tea break.
From here we have a 6klm distance to get to back to Seven Mile Beach, there a plenty of nice places along the way to choose from for our lunch break. There are a few undulating sections on this walk with no notable long uphill sections.
It's my intention to have a leisurely walk with perhaps the opportunity for a swim either along the way or back at Seven Mile Beach.
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Minotaur and Guardians |
Saturday 15 February 2025 |
06:00 |
3 days |
Medium - Hard |
30 |
Okay. Seventh time lucky? You'll need to be prepared to pay your ferry fares in advance ($110 by 8/2/2025) and share vehicle costs. The plan is to catch the first ferry up the lake on Saturday at 9 o’clock and head up towards the Labyrinth through Pine Valley. In favourable weather we would follow the Lake Elysia track then the ridge line to the Minotaur and camp in the saddle between the Minotaur and Mount Gould at about 1290 metres. Otherwise we may camp at Pine Valley. We’ll explore the Guardians next day if the weather’s okay and return to Pine Valley. On day three, we will pack up and head back to Narcissus for the ferry to Cynthia Bay at 3:30 pm. The total distance is not great but some of the walking is challenging and off-track. All up it’s about 14 kilometres each way along this route from Narcissus to the Guardians. The climb from the start to the Guardians summit is about 650 metres.
This walk will only proceed if there are suitable on-ground conditions and a favourable weather window.
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Mt Connection and Pulpit Rock |
Saturday 15 February 2025 |
09:00 |
3- 4 hours |
Medium |
9km |
We will meet at Big Bend Car Park ready for heading off at 9.00am. We will walk along a fire trail then a well marked track to Pulpit Rock and Mt Connection. There will be some rock scrambling to reach the summit where, hopefully, we will have an early lunch admiring the view. We will return the same way we came. When we get back to the car park, if anyone is interested, we may do Mt Arthur as well as we will be in the vicinity.
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Jordan River and Surrounds Stroll |
Sunday 16 February 2025 |
09:00 |
2 hours |
Easy |
6.5Km |
This is most definitely not a bush walk. This is a peaceful, semi-rural meander, partially following two sections of the Jordan River in the back streets of Brighton and Pontville. The ground underfoot is a mixture of cement paths, gravel paths, connecting laneways and a short section of bitumen and verge walking. Most of the route lends itself to a slow stroll, and appreciation of the surrounding environment, although joggers are sometimes encountered! It’s a great walk and talk circuit, with minimal concern for roots and rocks. The walk should be completed within two hours, allowing time for elevenses at the picnic area, or the nearby Brighton Bakery.
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Tasmanian Bushland Garden & a Beach or two |
Tuesday 18 February 2025 |
09:00 |
4-5 hrs + drive |
Easy - Medium |
9-13 |
We will drive to the Tasmanian Bushland Garden (entry donations are welcomed) & do a 1.5 km walk. Then, take a 40 minute drive north to the Bolton Beach car park. The last 4 kms of the drive is unsealed, but suitable for a 2wd. We will walk north (along the beach) about 3 kms and maybe a little way (20-50m) along the rocks. Then, retracing our steps, we head south along the beach to Hermitage Lagoon & maybe to the rocks just past this. If we have time (unlikely), we can take another 20 drive north to The Saltworks at Little Swanport, inspect the ruins & take a short circuit walk (which includes the jetty.)
i don’t know if Bolton or Saltworks Beaches are safe for swimming, but you might like to have a paddle!
Please note, I have graded this walk as Easy- Medium, but please be aware that there are a few tricky stretches on the other side of the hill at the Bushland Garden. If you wish to skip this part, you can wander amongst the sculptures &/ or sit at the picnic tables. Optional coffee at Orford on the way home.
As there is quite a bit of beach walking, the order of these walks will depend on the tides.
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Pawleena Gully and Lavender Farm |
Wednesday 19 February 2025 |
10:00 |
3-4 hours |
Easy - Medium |
Approx 5 kls |
We will travel from Station Lane to Pawleena approx 6 kls to the lavender farm on the left opposite the Pawleena Hall.Once there we will be able to roam around the lavender bushes for as long as we like, then we will check out 2 old buildings that have been restored.
The owners (Claire and Brendon) will provide some history on the old buildings.
We will then travel a bit further (by cars) to the Pawleena reservoir where we will be able to walk around the reservoir on a circuit and enjoy the wildlife that call home there.
If time prevails and energy levels,we can do a little more walking in that area.
Lunch and morning tea somewhere convenient.
Afterwards coffee etc at Sorell somewhere.
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Weilangta Forest Walk - Sandspit Reserve |
Thursday 20 February 2025 |
09:00 |
5 hours |
Easy - Medium |
12km |
After meeting at Station St Sorell at 8.30 we will car pool to start of walk, probably re-grouping at Orford.(unless the road from Copping is greatly improved). About 70km with 15km of gravel.
We will walk from the remnants of the old timber town, Weilangta (Weilangta="tall trees") where there is a grave of a young child killed in an explosion. The timber mill operated from 1911 to 1924 with cut trees carted on trams to the coast at Rheban.
The walk passes through some beautiful rain forest and ferns and climbs to more open forest near the Sandspit Reserve Picnic area where we will have morning tea or lunch, depending on the time. There may be a creek crossing. (easy) We will return to cars via the same route. There is an optional short walk through a delightful fern forest near the picnic area.
As it is quite a short walk there may be time to drive to Earlham (on the way back to Orford) for a stroll along the beach where we may see pelicans, swans, dotterel, oyster catchers -but probably not the rare visiting King Penguin.
Coffee at Earlham? Or Orford?
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Waterworks to Ferntree |
Saturday 22 February 2025 |
09:30 |
5 |
Easy - Medium |
10 km |
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. Our intention is to go via the bypass track to McDermott’s Saddle but if by then it is closed for track works, we’ll continue up the steps to the Pipeline Track and up to Ferntree. If we're not too hot and tired, we'll walk the short circuit around Silver Falls and back to Ferntree for lunch but if it's a very hot day, we might buy ice creams and cold drinks and stay at Ferntree instead. We'll return via the Pipeline and then the fire trail from McDermott's Saddle, using the bike/foot track back to the Reserve gates.
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Mt Franklin & Tunbridge Tier |
Tuesday 25 February 2025 |
08:00 |
5-6 hours |
Medium |
8 kms |
These 2 short, rough, off track walks are in the Central Highlands, west of Tunbridge. Allow at least 90 minutes drive each way (about 230 kms rtn). The access road from the Midlands Highway is mostly gravel & is generally well maintained. The first walk is in the Tunbridge Tier Conservation Area. We’ll have morning tea at the lookout. This is a 1.5 km rtn slow walk - rocky & scrubby. Next we drive to the start of the Mt Franklin walk. The last 7kms of the drive is a bit rougher, but I have driven it with a 2WD without a problem. After parking the cars, we walk 1.3 kms up a gravelly 4wd track then head off-track to the summit. We can cut out this uphill road part of the walk if we can travel in 4wd cars or in cars with good clearance & a confident driver. On this second walk the terrain is littered with logs & branches & is rocky & scrubby. A few boulders will need to be negotiated. Progress will be slow. The summit is marked by a cairn & this is our lunch spot. There is a wedge-tailed eagle’s somewhere near the summit. I hope we can spot it. Ascent for this second walk (scramble!) is 210m. We make our way back to the 4wd road by a slightly different route.
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Short walk at Old Beach |
Wednesday 26 February 2025 |
10:00 |
3-4 hours |
Easy |
3-4km |
We will meet at the end of Jetty Road, Old Beach and follow the track along the waterfront. Morning tea will be at the end of the track before heading back to our cars.
As previously Karen and Kens’ have been good enough to open their garden for us to have lunch, this is a beautiful serene setting for a picnic.
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2 Bluffs and a Hill |
Thursday 27 February 2025 |
09:15 |
approx 5 hrs |
Medium |
12 km |
This walk will commence from the Bellerive Ferry Terminal at the end of Victoria Esplanade. If travelling by ferry there is one departing Brooke street Pier at 8.40am. For those driving, you may find parking in surrounding streets or near Kangaroo Bay. The walk does not pretend to be in Charles Darwin's footsteps but we may cross them inadvertently at times. We shall walk via the 2 Bellerive Bluffs and then through Howrah Heights to cross over Mornington hill and through the Waverley Flora Reserve. This will include beach, street and track walking. Max elevation gain 200m. The walk will conclude at Cocomos coffee shop on the Bellerive Boardwalk close to the Ferry Terminal. There is a ferry departing at 4.10 pm for Brooke St Pier.
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Mount Anne |
Saturday 01 March 2025 |
06:00 |
9+ hours walking |
Hard |
15km |
Two and a bit hours drive from Hobart, past Maydena and then on to Condominium Creek on the road to Lake Pedder. Then a very long day, via High Camp hut and Mount Eliza, with lots of large boulders to navigate, and then a tough scramble to the summit of Mount Anne that may not be for all.
More than 1400m of ascent for the day (and the same descent obviously!)
Its definitely a dry weather walk- an alternative in the SW will be provided if it looks like a wet day. And if Sunday March 2nd looks better than the Saturday for Mount Anne we will go for this!
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Mt Frederick Daywalk |
Saturday 01 March 2025 |
07:00 |
6 hours plus travel |
Medium - Hard |
7km |
We'll leave Hobart early and drive out to South Weld Road, via Huonville and Judbury, the latter part of the drive will be on dirt roads. Driving as close the Mt Frederick as Forestry operations will allow, before parking the car(s) and continuing on foot. Anticipate about 500m of height gain, through untracked forest before attaining the 921m high summit. Be advised I have not climbed Mt Frederick before.
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Mt Riveaux |
Sunday 02 March 2025 |
08:00 |
8 hours |
Medium - Hard |
12 |
This will be a fabulous walk with the right weather - with some road, some scrub and excellent views - and a HWC peak too.
If I haven't walked with you before in subalpine and offtrack walks (or any walks!) please make contact with me via email or mobile to introduce yourself and share some info about your hiking experience.
More information can be found on Becca's blog here: https://rockmonkeyadventures.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/riveaux-mt-17-november-2012/
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Roches Beach, Single Hill and the Tangara Trail |
Tuesday 04 March 2025 |
10:00 |
4.5 hrs |
Easy - Medium |
10 km |
This will be a less demanding walk than many Tuesday events - apart from the steep ascent of Single Hill from Seven Mile Beach.
We'll walk along Roches Beach and if the conditions are right we may well stop so those interested can enjoy a morning swim. After morning tea we'll continue to Seven Mile Beach, climb Single Hill, enjoy its great views and then return to our starting point via a variety of the tracks that make up the Tangara Trail. If we decide not to swim in the morning, the option is still there in the afternoon. So is tea/coffee in Lauderdale.
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Short walk with lunch - Marion Bay |
Wednesday 05 March 2025 |
10:00 |
3-5 hours with lunch |
Easy |
6-7 km |
We will meet at the Station Road Carpark, Sorell and then carpool to the start of the walk at Marion Bay. This is an easy beach walk. We will then head to Dunally for lunch at the fish restaurant on the waterfront. We will aim to have lunch around 12.30-1.00.
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Green Head Circuit |
Thursday 06 March 2025 |
08:30 |
Approx 4 hours |
Easy - Medium |
Approx 10km |
We'll drive out to Lime Bay on the Tasman Peninsula, where we'll leave the cars and start our walk along a bush track heading west. We leave the track and follow a route that will take us round the coastline of Green Head, so called because of the colour of the water rather than the rather dry vegetation. ( It's in a rain shadow area.) The path/pad we follow has great views of the Carlton/Cremorne area as we follow the low cliff line line round the foreshore. Eventually we descend to some pretty beaches, and then continue following the coastline round to Lagoon Beach, where we'll have lunch, and possibly a swim. After walking the length of Lagoon Beach, we'll duck inland behind the dunes and make our way back to the cars via the Sloping Lagoons which are generally dry. Coffee at Bangor on the way home, for those who wish.
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Walled. Macs and Nereus Bushwalking |
Saturday 08 March 2025 |
06:00 |
3 days |
Hard |
55km |
Catch either the last ferry on Friday or the first ferry on Saturday. Big push on Saturday to camp in vicinity of Walled Mountain. Sunday is another big day with a return walk to Macs Mountain and Mt Nereus. Monday anticipate an early start and another big push to catch the last ferry back to Cynthia Bay. Details of the trip may change as participants discuss and modify plans. Be advised I've not been to any of these Mountains. This will not be an easy bushwalk, involving early starts, long days, scrub, rock, challenging route selection and possible scarcity of water. Prior walking experience with me, in an Alpine environment should be considered a prerequisite.
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Lion Rock |
Tuesday 11 March 2025 |
07:30 |
5-6 hours |
Medium |
15 km |
We will meet at sandfly hall ready to leave at 7.30 for the 100km ( 1 1/2 hours ) drive to the start of the walk at cockle creek . This means we can start walking by 9 to 9.15 am. 4wd cars will be appreciated on the gravel roads.
The south cape bay track is fairly easy and flat on some boardwalk, through marshland, banksia forest, eucalypt forest and rainforest and out on the bluff overlooking the southern ocean.
cairns then lead us onto the beach and about 1 km along to Lion Rock where will have lunch before we return the same way .
This is about 15 km return so hope to be back to the cars by 4 pm then drive back up to Hobart.
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Lenah Valley to Fern Tree - and Back By Bus! |
Thursday 13 March 2025 |
09:30 |
4.5 hrs plus |
Easy - Medium |
9.5 km |
This walk involves the use of Metro buses. We will start from our meeting point at Acanthe Park - park cars on the roadside or in the car park opposite the Lady Franklin Art Gallery. We will follow the New Town Rivulet path upstream to the start of the Lenah Valley Track, then progress via New Town Falls to Junction Cabin. From there we will have a choice of routes, but eventually we will end up at Fern Tree, with time for a refreshing stop at the Tavern. Then the plan is to take two buses - Fern Tree to Hobart and Hobart to Lenah Valley.
The bus details are:
Route 448 at 2:45pm, arriving Macquarie St at 3:05pm
Route 553 at 3:14 from Stop B1 in bus interchange, arriving Acanthe Park at 3:44pm
The alternative is to organise a car shuttle, and we will do that if the bus situation seems unreliable!
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Maria Island Easy Overnight |
Friday 14 March 2025 |
07:00 |
3 days, 2 nights |
Easy - Medium |
10km+ |
This will be an easy overnight base camp for those new to overnight hiking or those wanting to get back in to it. We will catch the early ferry across to Maria Island and then have a wuick explore at Darlington before heading south via French's Farm to Encampment Cove.
We will base here for 2 nights and use the inbetween day to explore the island further to the south.
Hopefully the water will be warm enough to swim and just relax.
I do not intend to climb any of the mountains on Maria Island as part of this trip.
On day 3 we will walk back to Darlington and catch the ferry home.
Please note the following ferry fees:
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Schouten Island by Boat transfer and Boots |
Friday 14 March 2025 |
16:00 |
2.5 - 3 days |
Medium - Hard |
20 |
This will be a fantastic weekend of hiking and beach time on beautiful Schouten Island. Given the location and nature of getting there via water, the trip is weather dependent for transport and safety.
While on the island we will climb Mt Storey, Mt Daedalus and Bear Hill (3 separate walks and two HWC peaks), and there will be time for spending on the beach and relaxing too. Some members will sea kayak across under the coordination of Simon K (see separate event to book if you are kayaking), others will catch a water taxi with Kym (there is a fee applicable to be paid upfront for this).
Registrations will open sooner than usual for this event to allow bookings and payment in advance for a seat in the water taxi.
The start times above are a guide only and will depend on whether water taxi or charter boat We hope to get the water taxi Friday afternoon (there is a taxi at 1230), and return Sunday afternoon.
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Monk Bay via Whitehouse Point |
Tuesday 18 March 2025 |
08:30 |
4-5 hours |
Easy - Medium |
10k - 14k |
After a recce, always a very useful exercise, I am rerouting this walk. The track from the Coal Mines is very overgrown and time consuming and hard to follow. We'll drive out to Lime Bay with an optional stop at the Coal Mines to look at the ruins. After this, we'll continue up the road to Lime Bay and head out via Lhotsky Bay, to Monk Bay toward the east. The track is close to the coast and there are lovely views of the coast line and the coast of the Forestier Peninsula. There's an interesting unnamed little point to explore. Monk Bay itself is a beautiful shallow bay but somewhat hard to access down a low cliff line. If we can make it down to the bay we can walk out to another point, Ironstone Point, where there are nice views, but this will depend on tides. We then retrace our steps to Lime Bay. This is a distance of 10k. We can, should the party wish, then follow another bush track out to Lagoon Beach on Frederick Henry Bay where we could have a swim, or merely take in the scenery - South Arm, Storm Bay and Sloping Island. This will add another 4 k to the walk. Then back to Lime Bay and coffee at Bangor if time permits. All up 4 - 5 hours walking and 3.5 hours driving.
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Ice Houses via Zig Zag & Smith's Monument |
Tuesday 18 March 2025 |
09:30 |
5 - 6 hrs |
Medium |
10 |
Pinnacle track, Zig Zag track, South Wellington track, Smith's Monument track, Icehouse track, Mills track, Coffee track. Approx 640 M ascent.
Please note that the planned route does include sections of walking over and around rocks.
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Austins Ferry-Berriedale Wander |
Wednesday 19 March 2025 |
10:00 |
3.0 hrs |
Easy |
5.5 km |
After meeting at the Berriedale Reserve, we will car pool to Austins Ferry, where an short walk (easier than last time!) will take us to Poimena Reserve. Those who have the energy will walk to a lookout point, then we will all walk down through the reserve to Roseneath Park. We will pass historic James Austin's cottage (but not tour it this time), see where the ferry used to cross the Derwent, then walk alongside the Derwent to the Foreshore Park at Claremont. From there we will continue to Windemere Beach and follow the Windemere Track back to Berriedale.
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Penguin to Cradle Trail |
Thursday 20 March 2025 |
07:00 |
6 days walking |
Medium - Hard |
80km |
80km walk from Penguin on the NW coast to Cradle over six days. Dial Range, Leven Canyon, Black Bluff among the highlights. Well published route, maintained in part by the NWWC. Further details to be provided soon.......
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Mount Hobbs |
Thursday 20 March 2025 |
09:30 |
5 hrs |
Medium |
9km |
We will carpool from Sorrell, travelling to our starting spot about 4km beyond Levendale. The walk starts on an old logging track on private property, then a 4wd track to the summit. The walk is a steady climb gaining over 400 mtrs and will be taken slowly! Several sections are walking on loose stones. Views from the top extend to Maria Island and the east coast on a clear day. The summit contains a variety of communication equipment. Return is via the same route. If warm weather is forecast, sufficient water should be carried.
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Helder / Cawthorne |
Saturday 22 March 2025 |
06:00 |
3 days |
Medium - Hard |
18 |
This walk is an exploratory journey to some difficult mountains between the Gordon River Road and Lake Pedder. I’ve heard that there is some significant scrub along the way. I plan to leave the Gordon River Road in the vicinity of McPartlan Pass to find a route up to some flattish high country near Mount Helder to camp. It looks like about 6 kilometres from the road with a climb of 320 metres. We’ll climb Cawthorn (about 3 kilometres with some undulations from camp) the next day and go to the top of Helder whenever it makes sense to do so. We may need to carry water up to the campsite. As usual we’ll adjust these plans according to the group’s preferences and the prevailing weather. So it could be a total distance of about 18 kilometres that includes a climb of 320 metres and some undulations.
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Seakayaking, Middleton to Bruny Island |
Saturday 22 March 2025 |
07:00 |
6 hours plus travel |
Kayaking - Coastal |
26km |
Plans are weather, wind and wave dependant, but in broad terms; Middleton to Simpson's Point, to Chuckle Head, through Isthmus Bay, Bruny Island Game Reserve, Simpson's Bay, Fancy Bay, Chuckle Head Conservation Area, Fancy Bay, Chuckle Head and back to Middleton. This will involve open water paddling so being able to re-enter your kayak in deep water unassisted is a prerequisite. Please note I've not paddled this area before.
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East Coast Easy-Medium |
Saturday 22 March 2025 |
08:00 |
up to 5 hrs per walk |
Easy - Medium |
Max 10km per walk |
This weekend on the east coast (organise your own accomodation - probably at Bicheno) will offer a couple of gentle easy strolls.
On Saturday we will meet at the Bicheno Breakwater (near the new Peggy's Point commercial accommodation development) at 10:45am and walk the foreshore walk round to the blowhole. We will return via roads, Lookout Rock and Whaler's Lookout. Time will be taken to watch the waves, the seals, the blowhole and amuse ourselves watching international tourists tempting fate and a soaking by the blowhole. There is some uneven footing on Lookout Rock and a bit of steepness on both lookouts. If time and the inclination is on our side, we may choose to continue the walk for a while along Waubs Bay beach and over the headlands.
After lunch we will reconvene at the Apsley Waterhole carpark (carpooling may be arranged previously) for the very short walk to the waterhole and, if we are not at risk of being carried away by mosquitoes, a swim in the delightful fresh water. I recommend water footwear is recommended for the swim.
For the energetic and semi-intrepid another walk leader may choose to offer the Gorge circuit - which involves a hill, a steep descent then rock hopping down the river bed (or return the same way)
For those so inclined, there is good snorkelliing near the breakwater for late afternoon amusement.
On Sunday, we will meet at the Coles Bay turnoff at 9:30am to car pool to the car park in the middle of Friendly Beaches for some very gentle beach combing on South Friendly Beach; bring bathers, as the very southern corner is beautifully sheltered. We will return the same way. For those so inclined continuing and walking North Friendly Beach is an option. I shall not.
Tides are looking good for beachcombing.
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Eastern Arthurs |
Tuesday 25 March 2025 |
06:00 |
6 days |
Medium - Hard |
50km |
This is a walk to the Eastern Arthurs, and the broad intent is to climb everything except Federation Peak. That might be an option, if the weather co-operates, but it is NOT the object of the trip.
We will walk in from Scotts Peak, aiming to get well down the Arthur Plains on Day 1. Day 2 should see us on the Eastern Arthurs, but that will depend on progress on Day 1.
Either way, Day 3 and Day 4 should see us climbing the Needles, Four Peaks, and possibly East Portal, and maybe moving camp closer to Federation, with the prospect of a day trip to climb Geeves Bluff.
Please contact me if interested in this walk. Preference will be given to those who expressed interest in the walk planned for last November - cancelled on account of weather.
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Beachcombing and more at Orford |
Tuesday 25 March 2025 |
09:00 |
5 hours |
Easy - Medium |
12-13 |
We will start near the Orford Park near the Millington Beach Conservation area and walk slowly and mindfully along Millington's beach, around the headland and East Shelley Beach to Spring Beach. We may or may not walk to the end of Spring Beach
We will return the same way, at the same slow and mindful pace.
It is a combination of beach walking, formed walking tracks, a bit of dirt road and a little bit of across rocks - there are some wonderful sandstone formations. For anyone not totally confident of balance, walking poles might help here.
If the weather is suitable, a swim might be included.
A lovely long cup of coffee, or something, at a cafe near the bridge can round off the day for those so inclined.
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Parliament House Tour |
Wednesday 26 March 2025 |
02:30 |
2.00 |
Easy |
1-2km |
We will meet out the front of Parliament House at 2.15 for a 2.30 start. This tour was very well received by participants in 2023 when I ran it.
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Mt Wellington Huts |
Thursday 27 March 2025 |
09:30 |
4 |
Easy - Medium |
10 to 12 kilometres |
Starting from the silos we walk up Cascade track to the top of Old Farm Road, and make our way to start of the track which heads into the bush to find relics of 3 huts. Morning tea will be in this area. We then make our way to the Myrtle Gully track and visit 2 more hut relics, with lunch at the last one. We head back to cars by Myrtle Gully track and back to Cascade track.
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Gellibrand Circuit |
Sunday 30 March 2025 |
09:30 |
5 hrs |
Medium |
12 km |
This walk starts from Tradewinds Tce, driving south down Gellibrand Rd turn right after passing Priscilla Park and Granary Pl. We may organise a car shuffle from Lauderdale (will advise all participants after registrations close). From Tradewinds we shall walk south along tracks and trails, perhaps visiting Calvert's Lagoon, then maybe Goat Bluff, before making our way back to the cars. Cafe at TCM Lauderdale for those interested.
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Pelverata and Slippery Falls |
Tuesday 01 April 2025 |
08:30 |
5 h |
Medium |
8 |
The base of Pelverata Falls is reached by a track to a lookout platform where we will probably have morning tea. Then there is a very steep rough climb up a faint pad to the top of the falls and another km or so of faint track to the top of Slippery Falls. Back the same way. The walk is a mix of good track plus significant steep and rough sections which may be tough for those who are less agile.
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Short walk with lunch |
Wednesday 02 April 2025 |
10:00 |
3-5 hrs with lunch |
Easy |
5km app |
Tba
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Lake Skinner. |
Tuesday 08 April 2025 |
08:00 |
4.5 |
Medium |
6.6 |
An hours drive from the meeting point.
I will be suggesting AWD or 4WD for car pooling as some parts of the road near the trailhead are quite bumpy & high clearance would be best.
We walk steadily uphill through beautiful rainforest of myrtle, tea tree, large Pandani & ferns, on a trail that can double as a mountain stream, depending on the weather!
The path is quite narrow & rough with lots of webbed tree roots acting as steps, so good balance is required. However the rainforest is fantastic & reasonably sheltered.
We’ll have morning tea somewhere along this section of the walk.
The forest eventually gives way to open eucalypt and a subalpine scape at the lake, which is surrounded by King Billy & pencil pines. There are several rocks & boulders to negotiate at various stages of the track.
Lunch at the lake where there is a natural rock hollow suitable for shelter if the weather is dreadful.
Return the same way.
Possible additional short walk to Grove of Giants depending on time & group preference. However as daylight savings will be over, it might not be feasible.
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Autumn at Cradle - Staying at the Scout Hut |
Wednesday 09 April 2025 |
08:00 |
2 days |
Medium |
28km |
This trip is planned to give us the opportunity to enjoy the Cradle area during Autumn when the Fagus is turning. I would have preferred a later booking but this is the best date available at the Scout Hut which provides us with comfortable overnight accommodation at reasonable rates. With a group size of 8, we will each pay $75, to cover the $200 deposit for the booking and $25 a night fee per adult. The bunk arrangements are in three, four-bunk alcoves, two up and two down. Anyone wanting to avoid a top bunk should book early and let me know so they can have priority.
Details of the facilities at the Scout Hut can be found here https://thescouthut.com.au/ The hut is about 3km from Ronny Creek where the Cradle shuttle buses will drop us off. On the 9th April we will drive up to the Visitor Centre, then take the shuttle bus to Ronny Creek and hike up to the hut, which will be available for us after 1400. There is a steady climb up to the hut on a good track.
On Friday the 10th, with suitable weather, we will hike to Kitchen Hut, then take the Face track across to the Ranger Hut. After a break we can head over Hanson's Peak and then return to the Ranger Hut via Lake Hanson and Twisted Lakes for lunch, and retrace our route across the Face Track in the afternoon. This circuit is about 14.5kms and has some exposed sections which are rocky and some areas around the Twisted Lakes that can be muddy. However in high winds and rain there are other options available.
On Saturday I suggest that we descend from the Scout Hut and head to Crater Lake, then down past Wombat Pool and Lake Lilla to Dove Lake. I expect there will be time to do the circuit of Dove Lake before catching the shuttle bus back to the Visitor Centre to our vehicles.
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Signel Hill Circuit |
Thursday 10 April 2025 |
09:30 |
4 hours |
Easy - Medium |
10 |
TBA
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Mt Shakespeare (Abel) - day trip |
Friday 11 April 2025 |
07:00 |
9 |
Medium - Hard |
10 |
Most people visit Mt Shakespeare as an overnight hike combined with Wylds Crag - carrying overnight packs and encountering some delightful scrub. There is also a way to access Mt Shakespeare as a day trip from a different direction - including with a road walk and then a vague pad/track that is overgrown with scrub until 500 metres from the summit where there is no track.
Intel from several people who have completed this route recently have said there is scrub to push through, but we'll have day packs on and it sounds a lot more enjoyable than the longer route with overnight packs. This is a great opportunity to visit the peak for those who are time poor (Wylds as a day trip too), who don't wish to carry large overnight packs, and who are up for an adventure.
Important: this is not a beginner walk, and we will be walking at a quick pace given the time of year and less daylight hours available. Folks must be comfortable off track and pushing through scrub at a reasonable speed to make sure we can complete the walk in the daylight hours available safely.
If I have not walked with you offtrack before, please make contact via email or send me an SMS before registering to chat further about your experience and gear requirements.
This hike was originally scheduled for February however it clashed with my new work roster, so rescheduled to the April date instead.
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Mount Hobhouse (Abel) |
Saturday 12 April 2025 |
07:00 |
9 plus travel |
Medium - Hard |
19 |
This event was originally scheduled for February, the date has been changed to April due to the Walk Coordinator work roster changing.
Mount Hobhouse is an offtrack hike with stunning views in good weather. There will be some rock, some scrub and a full day of adventures. Some folks may wish to stay the night and explore additional peaks in the area on the Sunday. There is free camping in several areas near Lake St Clair and King William. Some info from Beccas' blog here: https://rockmonkeyadventures.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/mt-hobhouse-7-july-2014/
. The start/finish times are an estimate at this stage and will be discussed with the group. estimate 9 hours walk. As the days will be shorter in April, this will be a relatively quick moving hike.
If you haven't walked with me previously, please make contact via email or give me a call to share some of your hiking experiences and to make sure you have (and bring) the required gear.
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Lost World from the Springs to Big Bend |
Tuesday 15 April 2025 |
09:00 |
6 hrs |
Medium |
8 Km |
Meet at the Lower Springs car park 9 am. After a car Shuttle to Big Bend car park we will begin the walk from Lower Springs car park by 9.30.
The plan is to take the North South Tract to Junction Cabin for morning tea. Then the Hunters Track & the Old Hobartians Track to the New Town Rivulet, where we ill have a good rest and lunch before the steep boulder scramble up through the Lost World. We will emerge at the Big Bend where 2 Vehicles will have been left to transport us back to the other cars at the Lower Springs car park.
We would grade this walk as Medium plus!
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Easter walk with shared lunch |
Thursday 17 April 2025 |
10:00 |
Two hours walking |
Easy |
N/A |
From the carpark we will use a variety of easily walkable tracks and paths around the Domain, nothing strenuous - similar to the Xmas walk in 2023. We will aim to return between 12-12.30 to then enjoy a shared lunch at Legacy Park which has plenty of seating options (some sheltered) and also public toilets.
Please join me to walk and share lunch, walk only or lunch only - whatever fits in with your calendar. Please note: if you are walking please register but if only coming for lunch just turn up. All welcome.
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South East Cape |
Monday 21 April 2025 |
08:00 |
3 days |
Medium |
25km |
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.
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Halls Saddle Circuit |
Thursday 24 April 2025 |
09:30 |
4 - 5 hours |
Easy - Medium |
Approx 10km |
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!
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Mt Olympus Bushwalking Weekend |
Friday 25 April 2025 |
06:00 |
3 days |
Medium - Hard |
30km |
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. But could include catching the ferry to Narcissus and walking back along the shore of Lake St Clair, before climbing onto the long ridge of Mt Olympus. 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, either walk back to Cynthia Bay, or catch the ferry from Echo Point.
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Pilchers Hill Circuit |
Sunday 27 April 2025 |
09:30 |
approx 5 hrs |
Medium |
12-13 km |
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.
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Crescent Bay Circuit |
Tuesday 06 May 2025 |
08:30 |
4.5 hrs |
Medium |
9-10 |
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.
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Knocklofty Exploration |
Thursday 08 May 2025 |
10:00 |
4.5 hrs |
Easy - Medium |
10 km |
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.
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Tims Track Fungi Ramble |
Tuesday 13 May 2025 |
08:00 |
5 - 6 hours |
Medium |
13 -14k |
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.
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Fraser Creek Hut and Surrounds Experience |
Thursday 15 May 2025 |
08:00 |
4 days |
Medium - Hard |
8Km + selected walks |
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.
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Waterfalls Mt Field National Park |
Thursday 15 May 2025 |
09:30 |
4 hours approx |
Easy - Medium |
Approx 6km |
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.
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Pandani Bushwalking Club Inc Annual General Meeting |
Saturday 17 May 2025 |
10:30 |
2.5 hrs |
Easy |
0 |
Details of the AGM including venue, agenda and speaker will be advised later. Register now and save the date!
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Coningham Reserve and Coastal tracks |
Thursday 29 May 2025 |
10:00 |
3 to 4 hours |
Easy - Medium |
10 to 12kms |
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.
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Kunanyi Lower Tracks Circuit |
Tuesday 03 June 2025 |
09:30 |
5.5 hrs |
Medium |
13 km |
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!)
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Pipeline gentle stroll |
Thursday 05 June 2025 |
10:00 |
4-5 |
Easy - Medium |
10 - ish |
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.
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Mount Monash |
Tuesday 10 June 2025 |
08:00 |
5 hours |
Medium |
5 |
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.
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