HOBART WALKING CLUB INC.

Circular 772 AUGUST 2012

General Meeting/Club Night on Friday 3 August at 7.30 pm Blane & Gill Fitzgerald will talk about their trip to Bhutan.

Website: www.hobartwalkingclub.org.au

Email: secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Postal Address:GPO Box 753, Hobart TAS 7001

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AUGUST 2012 2Club Aims The Club encourages walking, skiing and similar outdoor activities, and promotes interest in the preservation of flora, fauna and natural scenery. Joining the Club Persons aged 16 years and over can apply for prospective membership. To become a full member, three qualifying walks and an Essential Skills Day have to be completed within 12 months of joining. For further details visit the Club website or contact the Membership Officer, Geoff O’Hara (03 6272 1225 Risk The Club is a group of people who enjoy bushwalks and similar activities, with trips organised on a voluntary basis by and for Club members. Every trip coordinator is an unpaid volunteer who organises the walk for fellow Club members. They are not paid professionals with commensurate training and responsibility. Thus each trip member is responsible for their own safety, suitability of equipment and personal skills. Members and visitors take part in Club organised activities at their own risk. The Club does not offer qualified first aid. Club activities involve inherent risks and dangers. The published Walk Previews grade the level of difficulty and distance, and may indicate some risks. However, unanticipated and unavoidable hazards can occur which result in serious injury or property loss/damage. For example, weather can be unpredictable and change quickly, tracks become treacherous and accidents can happen. Liability Members acknowledge and agree that in applying to become a member (of whatever grade) or renewing that membership of the Club that the nature of the activities carried out by the Club and by participating voluntarily, freely and at their own risk, are such that it would be unreasonable for the Club or any of its members acting on its behalf to be in any way responsible for any injury, or death, to members or to damage to their property and members hereby, to the full extent permitted by law, waive all of their legal rights of action against and fully release the Club for loss, damage or injury or death or loss or damage to property howsoever arising out of or in relation to member’s participation in the activities conducted by the Club including without limitation, liability for any negligent or tortuous Act or omission or breach of statutory duty on the part of the Club, its office bearers or agents. Insurance and Legal Matters The Club insurance covers public liability, excluding member-to-member events, during Club activities. Members' vehicles are not covered. For further information write to the Secretary on constitutional or legal matters and the Treasurer on insurance matters. Editorial Circular Editor: Doug McLean Walks Data Officer Chris Rathbone Front Cover: Bhutan – Trongsa Dzong, 2200m, Ancestral home.

AUGUST 2012 3Calendar and Forward walks-Full details Walks p.11, Cycling p. 28 Date Day Class Activity Coordinator 1 Aug Wed MM Mt Direction * L Duncan Hamilton 2 Aug Thu SE Den Hill Josephine Petrov 2 Aug Thu MM Platform Peak Malcolm Sherlock 2 Aug Thu CYC Sorell to 5 Mile Beach Carol Nodder 2 Aug Thu CYC Rose Bay – Rokeby Brian Haas 3 Aug Fri SCNQ Tranmere/Howrah Phyl Wyatt 3 Aug Fri General Meeting & Entertainment Gill Fitzgerald 4 Aug Sat SE Tangara Trail Carole Nodder 4 Aug Sat LM Mt Fortescue Circuit Chris Rathbone 4-5 Aug WE SAREX 2012 Malcolm Sherlock 5 Aug Sun MM Grass Tree Hill & Gunners Quoin David Chung 6 Aug Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 7 Aug Tue MM The Springs to Neika Hill * D Polly Firth 7 Aug Tue CYC Dave’s Suburban Ramble Dave Tucker 7 Aug Tue Allgoods Evening, Cambridge Store Andrew Davey 8 Aug Wed MM Pelverata & Slippery Falls Mary Jolly 9 Aug Thu MM Hellfire Bluff Ruth Raward 9 Aug Thu CYC Broadmarsh Jon Grey 9 Aug Thu CYC Huonville Brian Haas 9 Aug Thu September Walks Preview Closing 10 Aug Fri SCNQ Suncoast Track Tony Judd 11 Aug Sat SE St Crispins Well Dieter Buechner 11 Aug Sat LM Sea to River Phil Watson 11-12 Aug WE Ski Tow Duty Fred Koolhof 12 Aug Sun MM Wellington Falls via Milles Track *V Helen Daly 13 Aug Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana 14 Aug Tue MM Mt Direction Jillian Finch 14 Aug Tue CYC Brighton start Dave Tucker 14 Aug Tue September Circular Closing 15 Aug Wed SE Cape Deslacs Malcolm Barron 15 Aug Wed MM Bluff River Gorge Kevin Hogue 16 Aug Thu MM Crescent Bay Jim Baptist 16 Aug Thu CYC Cambridge to 7 Mile Beach Anneliese Ortmann 16 Aug Thu CYC Lauderdale Brian Haas 17 Aug Fri SCNQ Waterworks Ben Gard 18 Aug Sat SE Domain South David Leaman 18 Aug Sat MM Cape Hauy Lee Douglas 19 Aug Sun MM Tom Thumb / Devils Throne Patricia Colles 20 Aug Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana 21 Aug Tue MM New Town - River to Falls Margaret Gibbs 21 Aug Tue CYC Richmond start Dave Tucker 22 Aug Wed SE Richardsons Beach - Maria Point Anne Pearce

AUGUST 2012 422 Aug Wed MM Coal River Sugarloaf John Cannon 23 Aug Thu MM Cape Hauy Lee Lennard 23 Aug Thu CYC Brighton Brian Haas 23 Aug Thu CYC Short Easy Bike ride Chris Schockman 24 Aug Fri SCNQ Geilston Bay / Anzac Park Hans Svennsen 25 Aug Sat ME Mt Wellington * V Duncan Hamilton 25 Aug Sat MM Cape Raoul John Kerrison 26 Aug Sun MM Prosser Sugarloaf Chris Rathbone 27 Aug Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 28 Aug Tue MM Cape Hauy Warwick Risby 28 Aug Tue Circular Production Rosanne McDougall 28 Aug Tue CYC Bellerive start Dave Tucker 29 Aug Wed SE Mt Elizabeth Judy Bond 29 Aug Wed MM O H A Track to Chalet Jenny Ford 29 Aug Wed Slide Show, Himalayas, Grant Dixon Catherine Errey 30 Aug Thu MM Mt Wellington Stacy Kirkby 30 Aug Thu CYC Margate Brian Haas 30 Aug Thu CYC Short Easy Bike ride Chris Schockman 31 Aug Fri SCNQ The Springs to Rock Cabin * D L Bob Wyatt 1 Sep Sat MM Meehan Range * V John Cannon 2 Sep Sun SM Tom Thumb Tony Judd 2 Sep Sun MM Arthurs Peak Patricia Colles 3 Sep Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 3 Sep Mon Executive Meeting. The Glebe 6.30pm. 4 Sep Tue SE Mt Wellington Blane Fitzgerald 4 Sep Tue CYC Cygnet start Dave Tucker 5 Sep Wed MM Waterworks To Springs Warwick Risby 5 Sep Wed SE Mt Wellington Duncan Hamilton 6 Sep Thu LM The Watcher Peter & Carol Hendrie 6 Sep Thu CYC Richmond Brian Haas 6 Sep Thu CYC Short Easy Bike ride Chris Schockman 6 Sep Thu October Walks Preview Closing 7 Sep Fri SCNQ Risdon Brook Dam Rinda Burgess 7 Sep Fri General Meeting & Entertainment Philip & Lia Le Grove 8 Sep Sat ME Cape Queen Elizabeth Catharine Errey 8 Sep Sat SE Marion Bay Judy Bond 9 Sep Sun MM Bluff River Gorge Chris Rathbone 10 Sep Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla Fontana 11 Sep Tue October Circular Closing 11 Sep Tue MM Tolmans Hill/Waterworks Carole Nodder 11-18 Sep EXT MR Cape Barren Island Rupert Manners 11 Sep Tue CYC Sandford Bruce Wilkinson 12 Sep Wed MM Cape Hauy Jennifer Reid 13 Sep Thu CYC Short Easy Bike ride Chris Schockman

AUGUST 2012 513 Sep Thu SE Mount Nelson Walter Bartlett 13 Sep Thu MM Mt Marion Alan Wilson 14 Sep Fri SCNQ New Town Rivulet Jon Grey 14-18 Sep EXT MM Cradle Mountain Getaway Helen Daly 15 Sep Sat MM Mt Wellington From Cascades Gillian Fitzgerald 15 Sep Sat SE Mortimer Bay Jeanette Brown 15-16 Sep WE Ski Tow Duty Fred Koolhof 16 Sep Sun Essential Skills Day Stuart Whitney 16 Sep Sun MR Celtic & Druid Hills David Chung 18 Sep Tue MM Pt Ventenat Carolyn Thomas 18 Sep Tue CYC Cambridge Park Bruce Wilkinson 19 Sep Wed SM Mount Mather Judy Bond 19 Sep Wed MM Mt Wellington Gillian Fitzgerald 20 Sep Thu CYC Short Easy Bike ride Chris Schockman 20 Sep Thu MM Tunnel Bay/ Shipstern Bluff Geoff Morffew 21 Sep Fri SCNQ Knocklofty Reserve Carmen Walker 22 Sep Sat MR Jubilee Range Chris Rathbone 22 Sep Sat SE Three Dams Christine Wright 23 Sep Sun MM Devils Gulch Rob McGregor 25 Sep Tue Circular Production Jenny & Barry Ford 25 Sep Tue MM Waterworks to The Springs Josephine Petrov 25 Sep Tue CYC Huonville Bruce Wilkinson 26 Sep Wed SE Tba Rob Hill 26 Sep Wed MM Margate To Kaoota Ken Chilcott 27 Sep Thu MM Mother Brown's Bonnet Nick Hume 27 Sep Thu CYC Short Easy Bike ride Chris Schockman 28 Sep Fri NQ Parattah / Oatlands Phyl Wyatt 29 Sep Sat MM Mt Koonya & Clark Cliffs Ian Welch 29 Sep Sat SE Coningham Helen Young 30 Sep Sun MM Collins Bonnett Kathleen McLaren 1 Oct Mon Executive Meeting. The Glebe 6.30pm. 2 Oct Tue MM Mt Marion Roger Hurd 2 Oct Tue SE Seven Mile Beach ( Bus Walk ) Dawn Albert 3 Oct Wed MM Mt Field East Bob Lawson 4 Oct Thu MM Devil’s Throne Alan Wilson 4 Oct Thu CYC Short Easy Bike ride Chris Schockman 4 Oct Thu November Walks Preview Closing 5 Oct Fri SCNQ Botanical Gardens Carmen Walker 5 Oct Fri Annual General Meeting & Entertainment 6 Oct Sat LM Mt Wellington Summit From Pottery Rd John Kerrison 6 Oct Sat SM Ragged Tier Judy Bond 7 Oct Sun MM Snake Plains Circuit Brian Garland 9 Oct Tue November Circular Closing 11-14 Oct EXT MM West Coast Rupert Manners

AUGUST 2012 620 -27 Oct EXT CYC Hawley /Port Sorrell- Cycle Camp Brian Haas 25-28 Oct EXT MR Du Cane Range Jim Gandy 25-28 Oct EXT LR Showday Getaway - Frenchmans Cap Helen Daly 2-5 Nov EXT MM Introductory Overnight Walk - Walls of Jerusalem Rupert Manners 28 Nov - 3 Dec EXT MR Central Plateau, Mt Oana & Layatinna Hill Rupert Manners 13-16 Dec EXT MM Cradle Mountain Area Rupert Manners 26 Jan - 3 Feb EXT MR Port Davey Kayak / Mt Hean Paul Geeves Membership News New Members: The Executive wishes to congratulations to the following members elected as a full Club member on 2 July 2012: Winifred Price and Christopher Wright. Welcome to Prospective Members: On behalf of all Club members I welcome the following prospective members to the Club: Matthew Blackburn and Tim Price Please give them your full support. Vale Mary Hewitt Mary joined the HWC in 1958, and served on the Executive Committee, Walks and Social Committees and led many walks in the medium category. She was made a Life Member in 1986. Mary was an adventurous woman - climbing many major peaks in Tasmania, including Federation (before tracks!), PB, Geryon, Spires. She crossed Bass Strait as a crew member on a yacht; flew with a pilot friend on a single engine plane from Hobart to Alice Springs, and travelled around Australia by car and tent. She visited many countries - China, India, Nepal, South America, and Europe. She will be missed by her many friends in the Club. (written by Rosalie Davis)

Annual Renewal of Membership Included in this Circular is a Renewal Form. Options for Return of the Form and Payment instructions are listed below. Your early renewal would be appreciated.

OPTIONS FOR PAYMENT AND RETURN OF FORMS

Option 1 – Payment by direct credit • Complete and sign form, • Pay by direct credit to the Club bank account Commonwealth Bank, Hobart

Walking Club, BSB 067 002, Account Number 2804 3645. Include your name in the payment details. Annotate payment details on the top of the form (including date of payment)

• Mail form to the Club office at GPO Box 753,Hobart 7001; OR

• Hand the form to Membership Officer (or rep) at the monthly meetings. OR

AUGUST 2012 7• Scan form (all pages - we need the signature for legal reasons), and email

scanned copies to the treasurer@hobartwalkingclub.org.au and membership@hobartwalkingclub.org.au (You can reduce quality to reduce file-size of the scanned document).

Option 2 – Payment by cheque. • Complete and sign form, • Post cheque for payment and the signed forms to the HWC office at GPO

Box 753,Hobart 7001. OR

• Hand cheque and forms to the Membership Officer (or rep) at the monthly Club meetings.

Option 3 – Payment by cash

• Complete and sign form, • Hand forms and cash to the Membership Officer (or rep) at the monthly Club

meetings. Should you have any questions or comments phone me on 03 62721225 or email me at membership@hobartwalkingclub.org.au

Geoff O'Hara, Membership Officer

Broken River Ski Club I am the Marketing Officer for Broken River Ski Club, which is a non-for-profit ski club that is maintained by it members. We are found in the Southern Alps in the South Island of New Zealand. .We offer ski weeks (6 night/7 day packages with 3 group lessons included in the price) at very reasonable rates. http://www.brokenriver.co.nz/prices/australian-ski-package/ We have a ski week with Telemark instructors (ski week includes complimentary 3 telemark lessons) - Level One of the NZSIA Telemark Instructor's Course - finishing off with a fun weekend of telemark events and clinics. http://www.brokenriver.co.nz/news-events/telemark-events/ We also run avalanche courses http://www.brokenriver.co.nz/prices/avalanche-courses/ Claire Newell Broken River Marketing Coordinator Milton Rotary Tramping Club Inc We are a non commercial group of unpaid volunteers, who have, over the past 26 seasons taken almost 16,000 people (mostly middle aged), on some of our most famous tracks and activities in the southern part of NZ. Many return year after year, to participate in another trip. As word has spread, we find that more and more Aussies are joining our activities, and a quite a number are from the Bush Walking Clubs. We often find that

AUGUST 2012 8members of your Bush Walkers Clubs are generally well suited to our trips, as most have done some backpacking and tramping. And we love Aussies !!

Our trips are not the "up Market" excellent guided trips, run by Commercial operators on some of our tracks,. We undertake the "Freedom Walks", where we use the very adequate Department of Conservation Huts, carry all our own gear & food (we supply food), and do our own cooking etc. We are a Tramping Club, and as such, as we operate on Public Lands, are required (by law) to run our trips at "cost recovery'' only, and hence can offer these adventures at very moderate cost. We do ask that participants become members of our Tramping Club, for the season of their trip(s) ($50), and also suggest an optional donation to our funds, so we are able to support the 2 Charitable organisations, that are the parent bodies of our Cub. We organize all Leaders, Transport, (Dunedin or where applicable Queenstown return) bookings, food., boats, etc.

MILFORD TRACK, HUMP RIDGE TRACK, KEPLER TRACK, BORLAND LODGE, CYCLE THE OTAGO CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL, ROUTEBURN/GREENSTONE TRACK, CATLINS-TAUTUKU LODGE, MT ASPIRING LODGE, HUXLEY LODGE, SUTTON CAMP

Full information about us, and the trips, contacts, costs and dates, etc, is on our Website: www.otagorotarytrusttramps.org.nz

Regards Peter Vollweiler The Otago Youth Adventure Trust/Rotary Club of Milton Tramping Club Inc. PO Box 15014 , Waihola 4923, South Otago, New Zealand. Phone (03) 417 7190 Email peter.vollweiler@xtra.co.nz The Hunger Project My name is Cyra and I work with The Hunger Project Australia. We support community development programs in Asia and Africa with the goal of eliminating hunger and extreme poverty. In support of World Food Day, October 16, we run a campaign called hike4hunger and I'd like to invite you and the members of the Hobart Walking Club to be involved. hike4hunger aims to raise awareness about the global hunger crisis and to inspire people to take a small yet effective step towards ending global hunger. So what would we like you to do? We would love to have you involved! Our concept is simple, we ask people to create and lead a hike, and get your friends, family, colleagues and like-minded hikers on board. The hikes can be as long or short as you like and can be wherever you like. We have also planned two long hikes, which we call pilgrimages, from Canberra to Mount Kosciuszko and along the Kokoda Track, which are open to anyone who wishes to join. To be involved, all you have to do is register your interest with us, and be prepared to do a little fundraising.

AUGUST 2012 9By creating a hike you are choosing to walk in solidarity with the women, men and children who are fighting to end their own hunger. The money you raise will be used to support The Hunger Project programs in Africa that have been proven to be effective and sustainable in reducing poverty and hunger. In the past, we have raised over $120,000 for our programs in Malawi and Mozambique. This year, we hope to raise over $150,000. We would like to invite you and your group members to join us in achieving this goal by creating a hike or joining one of our existing hikes. Further information about who we are and what we do is located on our website. Please click on the links to learn more about The Hunger Project and hike4hunger. If you prefer to contact us directly, please email me at cyra.patel@thp.org or call us at 02 9222 9088. If you would like for us to meet with your members to tell you more about the campaign or the work we do, please contact us and we would be happy to set up a time to do so. We hope you will share our message and consider partnering with us to end global hunger. Sincerely, Cyra Patel Slide Show: The Himalayas. Presented by long-term mountaineer, expeditioner and wilderness photographer Grant Dixon. Grant is an off-the-beaten track expeditioner and his slides are always a treat. To be held at the Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, University of Tasmania. Wed 29 August 7.30 pm The evening will include refreshments. The event is a fundraiser for the Tasmanian National Parks Association, a not for profit organisation. For further information contact Catharine Errey on 0418 276 896 Search, Rescue and Training Before becoming a full member of the HWC, all prospective members have 12 months from joining the Club to complete three (3) qualifying walks and participate in an essential skills day to get to know the Club. Essential Skills Training Days for the remainder of the year will be as follows:

16 Sep Sun Sue Denman 0417 566 670 21 Oct Sun Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 18 Nov Sun Pam Powell 6223 5205

Please contact the coordinator listed should you be interested in attending a “Skills” Day. Call Stuart Whitney on 6234 7871 if you have difficulty contacting the relevant coordinator.

Stuart Whitney, Essential Skills Coordinator

SAREX 2012 This annual Search & Rescue training weekend is being held at Lake St Clair on the 4 - 5th August. For those unfamiliar with SAREX it is an annual Search and Rescue Exercise conducted jointly by Tasmania Police and the SES. Volunteers from bush-walking clubs across Tasmania also attend and form the bulk of the search teams. The aim is usually to improve

AUGUST 2012 10 the skills of the search planners, team leaders, coordinators and search volunteers in either remote area or day search scenarios. This years event has a different focus to those of the past and will aim to improve/refine search communications [testing both the VHF and EDAC networks and a HF link] and also evaluate the search capabilities of volunteer groups in wilderness areas [in what could be quite snowy conditions]. People with expertise in cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing are especially encouraged to attend. Helicopter deployment of search teams is likely if the weather conditions allow. For more information please contact Malcolm Sherlock on 0417 653 548 or email malsherlock@internode.on.net Circular Production Homes Volunteers are required to assist in preparation of circulars for mailing which is followed by a sociable cuppa with friends. Work starts at 7.30 pm and usually finishes about 9.00 pm. Please bring a small supper contribution. 28 Aug Tue Rosanne McDougall, 21 Crystal Downs Dr, Blackmans Bay. 25 Sep Tue Jenny & Barry Ford, 62 Begonia St, Lindisfarne. 23 Oct Tue TBA

Jim Anderson, Circular Coordinator Ski & Hut Notes Winter is upon us, but the snow is slow in falling at Mt. Field. HWC is one of the member clubs of STSA which operates the tows. The clubs take rostered turns to run the tows on the weekends during the ski season. Our tow duty dates are 11-12 August & 15-16 September. Come along and help operate the ski field should there be skiable snow, and enjoy sharing a sociable evening in our hut. Many hands make light work and can give you a chance to learn or brush up on your skiing. All welcome - non - skiers too. Contact me for further information. ph 6225 4216

Fred Koolhof, Ski & Hut Coordinator

Wanted to Buy Cross country skis, poles and bindings (triple N) Please contact Frank Lawrence, tel. 6227 8012 Walk after Work The middle of winter has been and gone, and we are getting closer to organising the schedule of what to do with all those extra daylight hours you’ll have after Sunday 7th October, when daylight savings starts again. Come for a walk after work! These walks will be in and around Hobart, generally meeting at 5.30 pm and finishing by 8.00 pm. There will be a range of walks for all interests, from the brisk stroll to the arduous hike with terrains to match.

AUGUST 2012 11These weekday walks will be scheduled to suit the walk leader. Thank you to the folk who have already been in contact with offers to lead the walks. That's wonderful! I look forward to many more offers of walk leaders and walk route suggestions with great enthusiasm. If you have some ideas of places to walk, please let me know by email. This does not oblige you to lead the walk, but that would be lovely. robyn.everist@gmail.com I anticipate that this walks series will go through until the end of daylight savings on 7th April 2013.

Robyn Everist, Walk After Work co-ordinator HIRE OF CLUB EQUIPMENT. As I will be overseas during September and October, members intending to hire equipment during that period may collect same from me before 1st September. Otherwise PLBs may be borrowed from Rupert Manners, contact him on 6292 1310 and other equipment from Stuart Whitney, contact him on 6234 7871.

Brian Haas "Equipment Custodian". WALKS PROGRAM

Emailing Preview If you are emailing Previews, please follow format shown in the sample Preview below. Following the format shown minimises the editing required at the data entry stage. Thank you. Please include the information as part of the email AND NOT as an attachment using no tabs. Send in Body Text (Normal)/Arial/9. 4803 21 Sep Tue Mt Wellington MM 13 km 370 m 5 hr Umberta Clagglesworth 62XX XXXX Mt Wellington Walks A circuit walk............. Email previews to walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Important notes To be included in the Circular, all trips must be submitted by the due date. Unless stated otherwise, private transport is used. All maps are TASMAP 1:100 000, 1:25 000 Series or the Tasmanian Street Atlas. *A indicates additional walk *V indicates change of venue *D indicates change of date *L indicates change of coordinator

AUGUST 2012 12 Walks Classifications SCNQ Senior citizens, non-qualifying, (5 km or less) all ages welcome. Pace slow. NQ Non-qualifying (less than 8 km). Pace does not have to be slow, see

review/coordinator for details. S Short (8-12 km). Pace see NQ. M Medium (13-20 km). Pace as per preview/coordinator. L Long (over 20 km). Pace as per preview/coordinator. EVERY 100 METRES CLIMBED COUNTS AS ONE EXTRA KILOMETRE. E Easy, on tracks and open paddocks. M Medium, may include some off-track walking. R Rough, off-track, could include scrub bashing, creek crossings, negotiation of rocks etc. All intending participants must satisfy themselves that the walk is likely to be within their abilities. Prospective Members and those bringing Visitors must contact relevant Walk Coordinators prior to each intended walk to gain a booking. Those who do not know the coordinator or are uncertain about any aspect of the walk should contact the coordinator before the day of the walk. Some Walker Responsibilities Before each trip, check the Walk Preview to see if it is within your capability. If you have any questions, contact the coordinator before the day of the walk. You must notify them at the time of booking, at least the day before the trip, of any medical conditions (such as allergies or asthma) which may affect your walking ability. Leave details of the trip and a Search and Rescue Contact (see inside back page of the Circular) with a friend or relative. If the trip is overdue, they should first contact them, not the Police. If you see other people who need help, offer assistance. Everyone should help to make the trip safer and more enjoyable for all. Facebook walks Remember to check out our Facebook page for last minute walks which are not in this programme. If you need help to set up your Facebook page contact Gill Mosmann. Gill.Mosmann@facebook.com Visitors A full Club Member may take one visitor on a Club trip with the prior agreement of the trip coordinator. A visitor may attend a maximum of three Club trips. Transport Private cars are pooled for trips unless otherwise stated. Cost is shared by car, with a recommended maximum of 10c per passenger per km. Program 29 Jul – Sun Mortimer Bay/Calverts Lagoon/Roaring Beach MM 16 km 40 m 5 hr Jim Anderson 6234 7497 0418 347 868 Derwent/D’entrecasteaux

AUGUST 2012 1330 Jul – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Wyn Manners 6292 1310 0417 921 310 31 Jul – Tue Wellington Wander MM 13 km 300 m 5 hr Charles Rankin 6224 5155 0419 604 179 Mt Wellington 1 Aug – Wed Mt Direction * L MM 6 km 500 m 4 hr Duncan Hamilton 6223 1659 6221 0277 A fine winter walk on the eastern shore. After the summit we will follow the ridge line northwards and return along the power line track. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am to meet the coordinator at the Risdon Brook Dam car park by 8.30 am. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring full foul weather gear. Pace medium.

2 Aug – Thu Den Hill SE 11 km 200 m 4.5 hr Josephine Petrov 6234 5215 0447 455 731 Blackmans Bay/Taroona A pleasant walk on farm land and along beaches follows coast line around South Arm. Pace slow to moderate. Bring lunch and water. Full foul weather gear. Prospectives are welcome but must book with leader. Meet at the Lauderdale Tavern at 9.30 am.

2 Aug – Thu Platform Peak MM 15 km 600 m 6 hr Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 0417 653 548 Broadmarsh/Derwent This walk will start from Brazlins Road and follow unused fire-trails to go directly to Platform Peak. The return leg is via trails north of Big Marsh and Little Marsh. There is a very short but easy off-track section. Medium pace. Full foul weather gear is required. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens for an 8.00 am departure. Prospectives are welcome but must book with the coordinator.

3 Aug – Fri Tranmere/Howrah SCNQ 3 km 10 m 2 hr Phyl Wyatt 6247 8966 Hobart Street Atlas Meet at Wentworth Park (Correa Street) at 10.30 am for morning tea. We will do a car shuffle to Tranmere and walk back to Wentworth Park via the Clarence Foreshore Trail for lunch.

3 Aug – Fri CLUB NIGHT/GENERAL MEETING The General Meeting will be held in the Philip Smith Theatre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe, starting at 7.30 pm. All agenda items should reach the Secretary 7.15 pm on the day of the meeting. Entertainment: Bhutan. Blane & Gill Fitzgerald visited the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ recently. A Himalayan Kingdom where the aim of its people is Gross

AUGUST 2012 14 National Happiness and life goes on much as it has for centuries. Pictures will show some highlights of the culture, scenery, unique architecture and the people of this fascinating country. 4 Aug – Sat Tangara Trail SE 12 km m 5 hr Carole Nodder 6244 4293 Meet 10.00 am Foreshore Tavern Lauderdale for a ramble on tracks in the Lauderdale section of the Tangara Trail. Exact route will be decided on the day.

4 Aug – Sat Mt Fortescue Circuit LM 19 km 730 m 7.5 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Hippolyte/Storm Bay e-mail crathbone@internode.on.net We will start along the Cape Pillar track and then turn left to climb Mt Fortescue for lunch. After lunch the views unfold as we traverse along the coastal edge high above the sea. Pace on the fast side of medium. Bring water and foul weather gear. Depart Fitzroy Gardens 7.30 am or be at Sorell opposite Police Station before 8.00 am or be at Fortescue Bay day car park approx 9.00 am. Parks passes required. Expect to be back in town late. Approx return driving distance 200 km.

5 Aug – Sun Grass Tree Hill & Gunners Quoin MM 13 km 720 m 5 hr David Chung 6278 3887 0428 114 188 Richmond We will depart Franklin Square at 9.40 am, or alternatively meet at Risdon Brook Park car park, for a 10.00 am departure. A pleasant winter walk with good views, mainly on trails and pads. Quite a bit of climbing until we are on top of Grass Tree Hill then a pleasant downhill stroll until the small rise to Gunners Quoin. Thereafter it's a longish walk back to the dam on fire trails. Bring water & foul weather gear. Pace will be medium (considerate uphill). Recommended for prospectives who must book.

6 Aug – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 0407 320 766 Meet at entrance to Tranmere Foreshore (near bus stop 23 on Tranmere Rd) for a toddle along the foreshore and back. Bring a picnic and appropriate clothing. All welcome, finish around noon. (Parking in Cleve Court, adjacent to entry is suggested).

7 Aug – Tue The Springs to Neika Hill * D MM ? km m 5 hr Polly Firth 6229 6193 Mt Wellington Walks Pace: moderate. Meet at The Springs lower car park at 9.00 am for a wander on the lower slopes including Snake Plains. Maybe wet under foot. Recommended for prospectives who must book.

AUGUST 2012 158 Aug – Wed Pelverata And Slippery Falls MM 15 km 50 m 5 hr Mary Jolly 6227 8506 Huonville/D'entrecasteaux My first intention was to lead this walk starting from Pelverata to the bottom of the Falls, then to climb up the steep scree and rock slope to the top of the ridge, to cross the 2 creeks with a short scrub bash in between and so to the top of Pelverata Falls. On my first reconnoitre we found and taped the remnants of the track from there to Slippery Falls. This section is an easy 1/2 hour walk. On a subsequent visit this week those creeks were running high (one impassable after snow melt) so --- I have decided to start from Van Morey Rd, Margate. From here a fire trail takes us across the plains to the top of Pelverta and then on the newly marked track to Slippery Falls. Parks are doing major repair work on the fire trail so it will be re-opened and hopefully in good condition by August. Both Falls should be spectacular at this time of the year. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water and full foul weather gear. Pace Medium. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am or meet at Margate Hall, Van Morey Road, at 8.30 am. Approx return driving distance 40 km.

9 Aug – Thu Hellfire Bluff MM 18 km 350 m 5-6 hr Ruth Raward 6244 4467 0431 887 354 Kellevie/Prosser A beautiful winter's walk along the foreshore of Marchwiel to Cape Bernier. Bring water and wet weather gear. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am to arrange transport or meet leader opposite the Sorell Police Station by 8.20 am. Suitable for prospectives who must book with leader.

9 Aug – Thu SEPTEMBER WALKS PREVIEW CLOSING Walks previews must be in by this date. They can be posted to the Walks Data Officer, GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001, (post 3 days prior to due date) or email to walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au , or left in the HWC mailbox shared with the 50 & Better Centre, 108 Bathurst St, Hobart, by 12 noon today.

10 Aug – Fri Suncoast Track SCNQ 2 km 50 m 2.5 hr Tony Judd 0419 471 322 Kingborough Walks Meet at 10.30 am at Ocean Esplanade, Blackmans Bay at the shelter near the playground halfway along the beach for morning tea. We will then walk south to the Suncoast track and follow it for about half a kilometre to the highest point (about 50m) to admire the views. We will then return to the small park on the headland for lunch, and then back to the cars.

AUGUST 2012 16 11 Aug – Sat St Crispins Well SE 10 km 80 m 3.25 hr Dieter Buechner 6229 6585 Meet at 10.30 am at the small car park at Neika (on Huon Road, 4 km south of the Fern Tree Tavern) for a slow walk on the almost level Pipeline Track to St Crispins Well. Recommended for prospectives who must book.

11 Aug – Sat Sea to River LM 22 km 500 m hr Phil Watson 6248 5445 0419 012 162 Enjoy a ramble through the grassy woodland on the Eastern Shore of the Derwent starting at Seven Mile Beach and finishing at Geilston Bay. Spectacular vistas from Single Hill, Mt Rumney, Flagstaff Hill and Pilchers Hill ensure this sea to river ramble is worth listing in the diary. Meet at 7.30 am at Geilston Bay Yacht Club car park for a car shuffle to the far western end of Seven Mile Beach. Depending on how the time goes, hope to enjoy your morning tea (or lunch) at leader’s home. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water. Pace Medium. For more departure details, phone the leader. Approx. return driving distance 30 km.

12 Aug – Sun Wellington Falls via Milles Track *V MM 13 km 350 m 6 hr Helen Daly 6243 6738 0428 435 363 Wellington Walks Meet coordinator at Fitzroy Gardens for 8.30 am departure or at Upper Springs car park. I intend to follow the Milles Track to Wellington Falls and return. Rocky under-foot in parts and some boulders to cross. Good fitness required. Moderate pace, full foul weather gear required. Prospectives need to book with coordinator. This a good leg stretch with some great views along the way.

13 Aug – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Helen Dalla-Fontana 6228 3718 0408 622 320 Meet at lower car park of Cascade Gardens by 10.00 am for a walk along the rivulet. Bring morning tea and appropriate clothing. Expect to be finished by noon. Visitors welcome.

14 Aug – Tue Mt Direction MM 6 km 500 m 4 hr Jillian Finch 6225 4351 0419 360056 Richmond/Derwent Meet at Risdon Brook Dam at 9:00 am for a walk up the eastern side of Mount Direction, mostly on tracks, steepish in parts. Gentle pace, and good views from the top. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Pace - Medium/Slow.

AUGUST 2012 1714 Aug – Tue SEPTEMBER CIRCULAR CLOSING Circular items must be in by 1.00 pm on this date. They can be posted (3 days prior preferably) to the Circular Editor, Stephanie Schultz, 4/471 Nelson Rd, Mt Nelson 7007 or emailed to circular@hobartwalkingclub.org.au NOTE: non- members must correspond to the Secretary at the Club’s postal address. 15 Aug – Wed Cape Deslacs SE 9.5 km 50 m 3.30 hr Malcolm Barron 6243 8082 0418 334 926 Easy walking over varying terrain,including a beach, open cliff-tops, coastal scrub and a short section of roadway. Good water views including an interesting geological feature. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water. Pace medium/slow. Departure details from coordinator. Approx. return driving distance 60 km.

15 Aug – Wed Bluff River Gorge MM 12 km 200 m 5 hr Kevin Hogue 6244 4022 Woodsdale/Prosser This is one our more scenic walks. We will head to Octopus Rock for lunch. A decision will be made there whether to continue along the far side of the gorge. if not, we will stop off on the way back & do a short walk at the Native Gardens near to Buckland. Recommended for prospectives (Please ring the leader). Meet at Fitzroy Gardens by 8.00 am & arrange transport. Meet the leader at Gordon Street, Sorell ( opposite the Police Station ). The pace will be medium.

16 Aug – Thu Crescent Bay MM 9 km 50 m 4 hr Jim Baptist 6236 9392 0458086968 Raoul/Storm Bay A lovely scenic circuit walk on the Tasman Peninsula. Walking will start from Dog Bark Road and follow the coast to Crescent Bay. Lunch will be earned with a short climb to enjoy the views from Mt Brown. Return via the Blowhole and Remarkable Cave. All good on track and beach walking except a short section on flattish seaside rocks. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens for and 8.00 am departure to car park opposite the Police Station, Sommerville St, Sorell to car pool. Meet Leader corner of Bay Road and Arthur Highway (just past Shell Petrol Station), Dunalley at 9.00 am. All welcome. Pace medium.

17 Aug – Fri Waterworks SCNQ 2 km m 2 hr Ben Gard 6227 8194 Hobart Street Directory Meet at parking area above Waterworks Reserve site No. 2 at 11.00 am. The shelter has been reserved for our use. We will walk in the area according to wishes of members - at an easy pace. Morning tea and lunch in the shelter. Dress according to the weather conditions.

AUGUST 2012 18 18 Aug – Sat Domain South SE 8 km 50 m 4 hr David Leaman 6244 1233 Derwent/Hobart/Tas Towns A gentle wander around the historic features of the southern part of the Domain. Meet at entrance gate (upper car park) of Botanical Gardens at 10.30 am.

18 Aug – Sat Cape Hauy MM 8.8 km 546 m 4.5 hr Lee Douglas 6225 5361 Hippolyte/Storm Bay I've heard the recent track work is worth a look at - hopefully we might get a dose of sunshine while we're there. We'll begin the walk at Fortescue Bay campsite. Bring your wet weather gear, thermos of tea etc. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8:00 am. Recommended for prospectives who should book. (Please phone no later than 8:30 pm).

19 Aug – Sun Tom Thumb / Devils Throne MM 14 km 600 m 6 hr Patricia Colles 6273 4179 0407 314 332 Mt Wellington Walks This is a pleasant circuit walk around the back of Mt Wellington starting and finishing at Big Bend. A relaxed walk on fire trails takes us to Tom Thumb for morning tea then on to Devils Throne for lunch and hopefully great views down the Huon Valley. We return via Thark Ridge. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Full foul weather gear. Medium pace. Depart Fiztroy Gardens at 8.30 am.

20 Aug – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Helen Dalla-Fontana 6228 3718 0408 622 320 Meet at the parking area outside the gates at the Waterworks Reserve. We will walk around the dams. Bring morning tea and appropriate clothing. Expect to be finished by noon. Visitors welcome.

21 Aug – Tue New Town - River to Falls MM 16 km 440 m 6 hr Margaret Gibbs 6228 0741 0400 069 140 Hobart St Atlas/Mt Wellington Walks A good leg stretch on locally-known by-ways with a bit of height thrown in. We will meet at 9.00 am at Cornelian Bay, parking cars in the area opposite the Boat House Restaurant. Not next to the restaurant (limited parking) and not at the playground. We will follow the New town Rivulet and end up at New Town Falls for lunch. Medium pace. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring full foul weather gear.

AUGUST 2012 1922 Aug – Wed Richardsons Beach - Maria Point SE 10 km m 3 hr Anne Pearce 6247 9844 0437 560407 Derwent Meet at the Foreshore Tavern, Lauderdale car park at 9.45 am for a 4 km drive via Rifle Range Road and Dixon Point Road to start of walk. The return walk from Richardsons Beach to Maria Point (of approx 10 km) will be on beaches and rocky foreshore, great views and easy rock walking. Morning tea prior to walk at Richardsons Beach shack (water, toilet and kettle available). Lunch at Maria Point with time for fossicking at old Hobart tip site. Return via same route for afternoon tea at shack and late winter swim if keen. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water. Pace medium/slow.

22 Aug – Wed Coal River Sugarloaf MM 16 km 380 m 5-6 hr John Cannon 6247 6464 Tea Tree/Derwent An opportunity to walk on private property near Campania. We will climb Coal River Sugarloaf from the south and continue north towards Gunnings Sugarloaf before retracing our steps. Bring water. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am to meet leader at Richmond (in the car park between the gaol and the bakery) at 8.30 am.

23 Aug – Thu Cape Hauy MM 8.8 km 546 m 4.5 hr Lee Lennard 6243 7503 0409 147 002 Hippolyte/Storm Bay Come and enjoy this short winter walk down on the peninsula and admire the fabulous new track work. There are good views as we make our way to the awe inspiring cape, we will see the Candlestick and the Needle . The candle stick rises sheer from the sea for 120 metres. Hopefully we will see some sea birds and maybe even an albatross. Depart from Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am or meet the leader at the Sorell Police Station, Sommerville St, at 8.30 am. Bring full foul weather and water.

24 Aug – Fri Geilston Bay / Anzac Park SCNQ 5.5 km <50 m 2.5 hr Hans Svennsen 6243 7833 This is a return walk, mostly along the waters edge from Geilston Bay to Anzac Park, Lindisfarne. The pace will be slow. There is a short steepish section of about 100m. Walk time approx 2.5 - 3 hours, distance 5.5 km. Meet at the parking area at end of De Bomford Lane, Geilston Bay at 10.30 am. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring foul weather gear and water. Book by 20 August.

AUGUST 2012 20 25 Aug – Sat Mt Wellington * V ME 14 km 500 m 5-6 hr Duncan Hamilton 6223 1659 Mt Wellington Walks/Bowes/Derwent An easy paced walk from the Springs to Junction Cabin, up the Hunters Track to the Chalet, and then back to the Springs. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Meet at upper Springs car-park for 10.30 am start.

25 Aug – Sat Cape Raoul MM 13.6 km 550 m 6 hr John Kerrison 6228 6427 Raoul/Storm Bay Pace Medium. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am. Approx return driving distance 200 km. An iconic walk on the peninsula with great views. Bring your binoculars to look at the fur seals on the rocks below the cape.

26 Aug Sun Prosser Sugarloaf MM 17 km 640 m 5-6 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Sandspit/Prosser e-mail crathbone@internode.on.net Starting from the Twamley property just past Buckland, mainly along 4wd tracks but some off-track and rocky bits. Return down a short steep scramble then 4wd tracks back to the start. Medium pace. Bring water and foul weather gear. Depart Fitzroy Gardens 8:30 am or meet the party in Sorell opposite the police station at 9:00 am. Approx 130 km return drive.

27 Aug – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 80 m 2 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 0407 320 766 Meet at 10.00 am at the end of Geilston Bay Road for a toddle to Shag Bay. Bring a picnic and appropriate clothing. All welcome, finish around noon.

28 Aug – Tue Cape Hauy MM 8.8 km 546 m 4.5 hr Warwick Risby 6225 1711 Hippolyte/Storm Bay Meet at Fitzroy Gardens to arrange car transport to depart 8.00 am or Sorell Police Station, Somerville St. at 8.30 am. This is a great peninsular walk from Fortescue Bay along the recently upgraded track. Parks passes required. Medium pace. Recommended for prospective who must book. Carry food, water & full foul weather gear. Return driving distance approx. 200 km.

28 Aug – Tue SEPTEMBER CIRCULAR PRODUCTION This will be at the home of Rosanne McDougall, 21 Crystal Downs Dr, Blackmans Bay. Volunteers are required to assist in preparation of circulars for mailing which is followed by a sociable cuppa with friends. Work starts at 7.30 pm and usually finishes about 9.00 pm. Please bring a small supper contribution.

AUGUST 2012 21 29 Aug – Wed Mt Elizabeth SE 9 km 300 m 4 hr Judy Bond 6253 6058 0448 900 910 Sorell This walk is on private property near Sorell. Following a farm track all the way to the top of Mt Elizabeth. Lunch at the top. Considerate pace. Meet in the park opposite the Police Station in Sommerville St, Sorell ready to leave at 10.00 am. There is a short drive to the start of the walk. Recommended for prospectives who should book with leader.

29 Aug – Wed O H A Track to Chalet MM Jenny Ford 6243 8724 Mt Wellington Walks A good day on Mt Wellington. Up hill from Lenah Valley to the Chalet for lunch via the OHA Track. Return on Lenah Valley Track. Depart at 8.00 am from Fitzroy Gardens, to meet the Leader at Lenah Valley Track car park at 8.20 am. Medium pace.

30 Aug – Thu Mt Wellington MM 12 km 500 m 5 hr Stacy Kirkby 6228 2971 0418 303 956 Mt Wellington Walks/Collinsvale/Derwent Winter mountain leg stretch. Intend to go up Old Hobartians track and across to Organ Pipes. Along to The Springs and back to the beginning along Shoobridge or new bike track. If weather is great might add in Lost World. Meet leader past Lady Franklin at the very end of Lenah Valley Road. Start time of 9.00 am. Only prospectives need book.

31 Aug – Fri The Springs to Rock Cabin * D L SCNQ 5 km 10 m 2 hr Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 0417 321 483 Hobart St Atlas Meet at the lower Springs car park for a short stroll to Rock Cabin for lunch. Be ready to start walking at 10.30 am and be prepared for mountain weather conditions, slow pace.

1 Sep – Sat Meehan Range * V MM 12 km 400 m 4.5 hr John Cannon 6247 6464 Hobart/Richmond/Derwent A through walk in the mighty Meehan Range from Bourbon Avenue to Risdon Brook Dam via Quoin Ridge and Grass Tree Hill. Meet at Risdon Brook Dam at 9.00 am. Bring water. We will drive the minimum number of cars required to the start of the walk and retrieve them afterwards.

2 Sep – Sun Tom Thumb SM 7 km 300 m 3.5 hr Tony Judd 0419 471 322 Mt Wellington Walks Meet at Fern Glade car park to assess the weather. If it is inclement, we will do an alternative on the lower slopes. Otherwise we will leave Fern Glade at 10:00 am and proceed to the car park above Big Bend. We will then walk back to Big Bend and from there follow the fire trail as it descends towards Tom Thumb. Near the base of Tom

AUGUST 2012 22 Thumb we turn off onto a track which at times is narrow, scrubby and steep, but only about 50m rise. From the top, on a good day, there are excellent views to the East and North to be admired during lunch. We retrace our steps on the return journey with the added bonus of a good workout while ascending the fire trail.

2 Sep – Sun Arthurs Peak MM 16.5 km 450 m 5.5 hr Patricia Colles 6273 4179 0407 314 332 Tasman/Storm Bay A nice walk on the Tasman Peninsula beginning at Fortescue Bay. We walk along the Cape Pillar track before turning off to Arthurs Peak and spectacular cliff views. Hopefully there will be some early wild flowers. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Full foul weather gear. Medium pace. Depart Fiztroy Gardens at 8.30 am.

3 Sep – Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 0407 320 766 Meet at 10.00 am at top of Nubeena Street, Lindisfarne for a toddle up and around Natone Hill. All welcome with or without a toddler and bring a picnic and appropriate clothing. Hope to finish around noon. 3 Sep – Mon EXECUTIVE MEETING – The Glebe at 6.30 pm 4 Sep – Tue Mt Wellington SE 12 km 500 m 4-5 hr Blane Fitzgerald 6234 4752 Mt Wellington Walks Walk will start from Cascade Brewery car park up to Junction Cabin and possibly the Chalet route depending on weather conditions and party. Depart at 9.00 am from Cascade Brewery car park. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water and full foul weather gear. Pace Medium/slow.

5 Sep – Wed Mt Wellington SE 9 km 100 m 4 hr Duncan Hamilton 6223 1659 Mt Wellington Walks/Collinsvale/Derwent Meet at Springs at 10.30 am. The walk will be along the Lenah Valley track to Junction Cabin returning to the Springs back along the North-South Track. Pace moderate/slow. Recommended for prospective members who must book. Bring water and wet weather gear.

5 Sep – Wed Waterworks To Springs MM 14 km 500 m 5 hr Warwick Risby 6225 1711 Mt Wellington Walks Meet outside the Lower Waterworks gates at 9.00 am. We will make our way to Huon Road and then the Finger Post Track and up to the Springs. We will return via Radfords

AUGUST 2012 23and Pipeline Tracks. Suitable for prospectives who must book. Pace medium. Carry food, water & wet weather gear.

6 Sep – Thu The Watcher LM 15 km 600 m 7 hr Peter & Carol Hendrie 6227 9612 0406 930 849 M Field NP/Dobson/Tyenna Meet at 8.00 am at Fitzroy Gardens. The plan is to do the clockwise circuit by crossing the Rodways and descending Newdegate Pass for the return along the Tarn Shelf. A longish walk with stretches of rock hopping but a steady pace will see us enjoy a good day out. Changes will be made if weather impacts. Prospective members should book with Coordinator. Carry full foul weather gear and water.

6 Sep – Thu OCTOBER WALKS PREVIEW CLOSING Walks previews must be in by this date. They can be posted to the Walks Data Officer, GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001, (post 3 days prior to due date) or email to walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au , or left in the HWC mailbox shared with the 50 & Better Centre, 108 Bathurst St, Hobart, by 12 noon today.

7 Sep – Fri Risdon Brook Dam SCNQ 3 km m 1.5 hr Rinda Burgess 6223 3610 Meet at Risdon Brook Dam at 10.45 am for morning tea, then we will do our walk. People unable to walk are welcome to join us for lunch.

7 Sep – Fri CLUB NIGHT/GENERAL MEETING The General Meeting will be held in the Philip Smith Theatre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe, starting at 7.30 pm. All agenda items should reach the Secretary 7.15 pm on the day of the meeting. Entertainment: In November 2011, Lia and Philip Le Grove fulfilled a dream to trek in the Himalayas when they visited Nepal and tackled the Annapurna Sanctuary climbing to Annapurna Base Camp. Come and hear about this classic trek up the Modi Khola Valley and into the heart of a vast natural amphitheatre culminating at Annapurna Base Camp, below the south face of Annapurna (8,091m). Hear some amazing stories, experience a culture and see some vistas unlike anything in our country. 8 Sep – Sat Marion Bay SE 8 km m 3.5 hr Judy Bond 6253 6058 0448 900 910 Prosser An easy paced walk along Marion Bay beach to the end of Long Spit returning on the Blackman Bay side to complete the circuit. Walkers could meet opposite the Sorell Police Station, Somerville Street to car pool and leave at 10.00 am to meet the coordinator at the Copping Roadhouse, Arthur Highway Copping by 10.30 am. Recommended for prospectives who should book with the leader.

AUGUST 2012 24 8 Sep – Sat Cape Queen Elizabeth ME 14 km 150 m 5.5 hr Catharine Errey 6239 1946 0418 276 896 D'entrecasteaux e-mail catherrey@gmail.com An easy and varied walk, including heathland, beaches, dunes, rocky coves and cliff top views. Recommended for prospectives, who must book. Bring full foul weather gear and all your drinking water for the day. Pace medium. We will catch the 9.30am Bruny Ferry. Departure details from trip coordinator. Bookings no later than Fri 7 Sep 8.30 pm.

9 Sep – Sun Bluff River Gorge MM 10 km 400 m 4-5 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Woodsdale/Prosser e-mail crathbone@internode.on.net The walk is a circuit down into the winding gorge and wending along beside the river, occasionally under impressive overhanging sandstone cliffs and past tranquil pools. The two river crossings are usually easy but may be slippery and the route may be modified if water levels are high. Easy to moderate pace. Bring water and wet weather gear. Depart Fitzroy Gardens 8.00 am or meet at Sorell opposite police station at 8.20 am. Approx return driving distance 120 km.

10 Sep– Mon Toddles Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Helen Dalla Fontana 6228 3718 0408 622 320 We will meet at the Lady Franklin museum, Lenah Valley at 10.00 am for a walk along the rivulet. Bring appropriate clothing for the weather and bring morning tea. Expect to be finished by noon. Overnight & Extended Walks Program 11 – 18 September Cape Barren Island MR Rupert Manners Cape Barren Island is a large island off Flinders with two significant peaks, Mt Munro and Mt Kerford at opposite ends of the island. The plan is to fly into Flinders Island and then be dropped off by boat at the eastern end near Mt Kerford and to walk back over Kerford and Munro. It will be mostly off track walking and I have no idea how bad the scrub will be, so be prepared for anything. If the scrub is not too bad we will have a lovely time exploring beautiful bays and mountains. We will fly by regular passenger flights and charter a boat to take us to the eastern end. The total cost will be around $400 per person. The strict number limit is 9 (as that is all the plane will take) and payment will need to be received by 16th July. Full wet weather gear required. The baggage limit is 21kg for going over and 15kg for coming back. We will have to confirm portable fuel stove arrangements before hand as gas may not be available on the island. Email rupertmanners@bigpond.com

AUGUST 2012 2514-18 Sep Cradle Mountain Getaway Helen Daly I am going to book a Discovery Holiday Park Cabin that sleeps 4 so early birds who book can share the cost / accommodation with me if they wish. Otherwise participants will need to book their own accommodation. The park has a bunk-house as well as powered and un-powered sites. This is over the school holidays so If you intend coming let me know asap. Anyway while there I intend undertaking a range of day walks - both long and short, hard and easy. Haven't been to Cradle for years so looking forward to this Spring get away. Numbers limit of 12. Helen Daly 62436738 0428435363. 11 – 14 October West Coast MM Rupert Manners 6292 1310 Base Camping at or near Queenstown and then doing day trips to some of the peaks in the area. These may include Mt Owen, Mt Jukes, Mt Huxley, Mt Dundas and Mt Agnew. If the weather is bad we will do some lower level walks. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit . Book with the leader by 1st October. Email rupertmanners@bigpond.com 25 – 28 Oct – EXT Du Cane Circuit Jim Gandy 0408 123 899 jimgandy@netspace.net.au Nive (email changed 2012-03-24 CER) We will take the ferry to & from Narcissus and walk a circuit via Du Cane Gap, Falling Mountain, Mt Massif, Big Gun Pass, the Labyrinth, Pine Valley & back to Narcissus. It's a high exposed walk early in the season so good gear is essential. 25 – 28 Oct Show Day Getaway Frenchmans Cap Helen Daly This is a extended overnight walk. Suitable for fit people. We need to carry tents and all overnight gear. We may be able to use huts depending on how many people are around. Frenchmans Cap itinerary - Day 1 drive to start and walk to Lake Vera, day 2 up to Tahune and the Cap, day 3 and 4 retrace our steps. Number limit of 8 book with Coordinator. Helen Daly 62436738, 0428435363 2 – 5 November Introductory Walk Walls of Jerusalem MM Rupert Manners 6292 1310 This walk is for prospectives, the slow and for those who want to learn about the joys of overnight camping. We will walk up from the main carpark, past Trappers Hut to the campsite at Herods Gate. The next 2 days we will climb Mt Jerusalem, The Temple, Solomons Throne and King Davids Peak. These will be done as day trips from Herods Gate. The 4th day we will walk out. The pace will be medium/slow. King Davids Peak has a bit of boulder hopping, but we will have plenty of time to get there. We will have a pre trip meeting to go through the equipment needed and remember the Club has various things for hire. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit. Book with the leader by 20th October. Email rupertmanners@bigpond.com

AUGUST 2012 26 28th Nov -2nd Dec Central Plateau, Mt Oana and Layatinna Hill MR Rupert Manners 6292 1310 I always like to have one wander on the Central Plateau and this year I plan to drive as far as we can towards Olive Lagoon and then to walk through to Layatinna Hill, Mt Oana and then through Chinamans Plains and back to Lake Ada. This will be off track walking and although the plateau is reasonably open we are likely to find bits of scrub here and there. It will require a car shuffle. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit . Book with the leader by 15th November. Email rupertmanners@bigpond.com 13 – 16 December Cradle Area MM Rupert Manners 6292 1310 A year ago a good friend of ours broke her ankle in her garden. She was told it would take a year to heal and this will be the test. We will base camp in cabins in the Cradle area at Waldheim Chalets or Cosy Cabins and do day trips from there. The walks will include Hansons Peak and Twisted Lakes, Hounslow Heath, Crater peak and others. These are all relatively short walks of 4 – 5 hours duration and the pace will be slow. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Numbers limit . Book with the leader by 1st December. Email rupertmanners@bigpond.com 26 Jan - 3 Feb 2013 Port Davey Kayak Mt Hean Paul Geeves Phone (Wk) 6233 3905 (H) 6231 5215 or email paul.geeves@dhhs.tas.gov.au If you like kayaking and want to climb some remote South West Mountains with day packs this is the trip for you. We will take a catamaran from Southport around to Port Davey with a maximum of 12 kayaks on board, landing at the hut site at Bond Bay. You will need sealed possum proof containers to stash food as we have two sorties. First paddle across Bond Bay and Kelly basin to within 1km of the coast, stow kayaks and walk across to coast and up to Wreck Bay to camp behind the shipwreck on the beach. It was quite an impressive site from Mt Hean a few years ago, half the ship is stuck in the sand, exposed at low tide. Day walk up Mt Hean, then return to kayaks, pick up more supplies from our stash, and head up the Davey river. There is wonderful camping at settlement point, and we will explore upstream as far as the Davey gorge. Also will go up the De Witt river for a day walk up a couple of unnamed but impressive peaks. After exploring as much as we like we return to civilization on the Catamaran. The intention is to leave Kent and companion(s) at the De Witt river to walk out over the Propsting Range, Piners Peak and Davey Sugarloaf to Port Davey Track and Scotts Peak, anyone wishing to accompany Kent see him. We will tow the remaining kayaks back to the rendezvous point. Walks Reports Victor’s Hut - May with Jim Baptist A good 6 1/2 hour leg stretch was enjoyed by 14 walkers. A cool autumn day with light drizzle for the last few minutes only. Native plants are re-establishing in the garden,

AUGUST 2012 27affording little in the way of views from the old hut site. It was interesting exploring around the area to imagine how it must have been when in use. Much improved access in recent times via the North-South Track. Cape Hauy - May with Trish Colles Pleasant weather and great views but so many steps! The new track is well made and wide and a credit to the hard work of the track builders. Nice to be out walking after several days of rain. Trestle Mountain - May with Roger Hurd Almost the perfect autumnal day with just an intermittent cool breeze on top to join us for lunch. Views to the south west obscured but otherwise excellent in each valley. Track in good condition after weekend downpour. Fishwalking on Crescent Bay/Mt Brown - May with Lee Douglas Seven walkers were treated to a clear blue day, frothy breathing blowholes and warm autumnal sunlight on orange doleritic boulders. The pace was relaxed, there was time for photography and laying about on sunwarmed rocks. Colin even had time to catch a sizeable mackeral which attracted few hitch hikers trying to get a feed (European Wasps). Thanks to my companions for a really enjoyable day out. New Norfolk - May with Dieter Buechner Our group of 12 just missed out on the usual colour display along the Derwent and Lachlan, but still enjoyed a pleasant walk in good company. Mt Wellington - May with Ken Chilcott Most walkers had not been on the new cycle track before so this was a new experience. From Rangeview Avenue, we walked the 2 km to the end of Lenah Valley Road then up to where the Old Hobart Track crosses the new cycle track. We headed north and downhill towards Glenorchy until a smidgen of disgruntlement was evident. We back tracked and eventually reached Junction Cabin for lunch. The forecast rain was proved correct, so our return on the Lenah Valley Track was a damp one. The day ended with a delightful visit to the Lady Franklin Museum where we viewed an exhibition of paintings and ceramics by local artists. Mt Giblin - Folded Range - Feb with Paul Geeves This was a combined trip with the Launceston and North West Walking Clubs. We also walked in with a party proceeding onto Greystone Bluff. On Day 1, we boated across Lake Gordon and climbed onto Mt Jim Brown before proceeding along the range to Mt Giblin and then dropping down to Jones Pass to camp. On Day 2 we attempted the Folded Range from the western side to get to the western summit of the range but ran out of time. On Day 3 we exited via the same route as we came in. Fine weather made for an enjoyable trip even though we didn’t quite get to our summit in the Folded Range. South East Peaks - June with Paul Geeves This was a trip to some small peaks on private land near Buckland. Peaks visited were: Mount Calvary, Mount Minnie, Mount Calder and Hodgsons Sugarloaf. The weather was mostly good with the occassional light shower and the walking was mostly open and easy. A good winters trip to some seldom visited peaks!

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CYCLING

Tuesday Rides Rides commence at 10.00 am sharp unless otherwise stated. No need to book. Pace considerate. Ride at own risk. Terrain categories are: MODERATE Undulating, but rideable by most people. INTERMEDIATE Steeper in parts, but not excessively difficult. CHALLENGING Route contains long steep hills that may necessitate

some riders walking SUITABLE BIKES Road (R), Mountain (M), Touring (T), All (A) 7 Aug: – Meet at Smith St Café, Cnr Argyle & Smith Sts, North Hobart. Dave’s Suburban Ramble. Moderate. Bikes All. 14 Aug: – Meet at Brighton Bakery carpark. Route: Tracks around Brighton area, Broadmarsh, Millvale Rd, Boyer Rd, Old Bridgewater Rd, returning to Brighton via new bike track. Moderate. 30 km. Bikes M&T 21 Aug: – Meet at the car park in Franklin St, Richmond. Route: Richmond, White Kangaroo Road, Campania, Colebrook, Richmond. 61 km. Intermediate. Bikes All 28 Aug:– Meet at the car park behind the cricket ground at Bellerive. Route: Via cycle tracks to Risdon Vale, Grasstree Hill, Malcolms Hut Rd to Cambridge, Tunnel Hill, Bligh St. Return via cycle track to Bellerive. 55 km. Intermediate. Bikes A. 4 Sep: – Meet at Cygnet Square. Route: Cygnet, Lymington, Glaziers Bay, Cradoc. Return to Cygnet via Cradoc Hill Rd or Channel Hwy, depending on the wishes of the group. 42 km. Moderate. Challenging. Bikes M & T For more information or if weather doubtful please phone the leader. For general information re rides please phone Dave Tucker on 6268 6570 or 0448 102 307. TUESDAY RIDES FOR SEPTEMBER Date Day Class Meeting Place Leader 11/09 Tues CYC Sandford B Wilkinson 18/09 Tues CYC Cambridge Park B Wilkinson 25/09 Tues CYC Huonville B Wilkinson

AUGUST 2012 29Midweek Short Easy Bike Rides Rides catering for slow cyclists on Thursday each week. Commence at 10.00 am at a pre-arranged venue. Rides are at your own risk. For information phone Chris Schokman on 6225 2213. Thursday Moderate Cycle Rides Meet at venue for 10.00 am start (ride at own risk). Enquiries to Brian Haas on 6228 4891. 2 Aug: - From Esplanade Rose Bay (opp. Yolla St.) via cycleway to Howrah and Tranmere, Oceania Dve & cycleway to Rokeby. Rtn via cycle path Goodwins, Pass and Cambridge Rds, Bligh St, Gordons Hill Rd. Selby St, Fitness Track, Kaoota Rd and Ronnie St to Esplanade. Approx 40 km. 9 Aug: – From riverside carpark Huonville, to Franklin and Glen Huon to Judbury. Rtn via Ranelagh to Huonville. Approx 43 km. 16 Aug: – From Lauderdale Canal, via Acton Rd to Roches Bch, via shortcuts, Acton Rd, Kennedy Dve and Tasman Hwy to Five Mile Bch. Rtn via Seven Mile Bch. Approx38km. 23 Aug: – From William St. Brighton via Broadmarsh Rd to Broadmarsh, to Mangalore and Pontville via Black Brush Rd. and Midland Hwy. Approx 38 km. 30 Aug: – From Dru Point carpark Margate, via Esplanade, Main Rd, Electrona, Snug Bch, Esplanade and Old Station Rd to Coningham Bch. Old Station and Manuka Rds to Oyster Cove and Kettering. Rtn via Main Rd. Approx 38 km. 6 Sep: – From Richmond carpark, via Middle Tea Tree and Tea Tree Rds to Pontville. Tea Tree Rd to Campania. Rtn via Colebrook Rd. Approx 45 km. Forward Moderate Cycle Rides for September 2012 6 Sep – Richmond - Pontville cct. 45km. 13 Sep – Montrose - Bridgewater cct. 35km. 20 Sep – Dru Point - Longley cct. 35km. 27 Sep – Cambridge - Lauderdale cct. 36km. 4 Oct – Pontville - Richmond cct. 48km Advance Notice 20-27 Oct Hawley/Port Sorell - Cycle Camp Further details Sep/Oct Circulars.

AUGUST 2012 30 WHO’S WHO Executive Committee PRESIDENT Rupert Manners 6292 1310 VICE-PRESIDENT Midj Jones 6243 4192 VICE PRESIDENT John Street 6239 1690 SECRETARY Dawn Hendrick 6272 2477 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 TREASURER Philip Le Grove 6224 4280 WALKS SECRETARY Andrew Davey 6239 6178 SKI & HUT SECRETARY Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Geoff O’Hara 6272 1225 COMMITTEE Gill Fitzgerald 6234 4752 Chanchal Foxen 6239 1262 Alison Street 6239 1690

Subcommittees WALKS Walks Secretary Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Walks Data Vicki Martin 6228 3228 Coordinators Overnight Paul Geeves 6231 5215 W/E SE+ Day Walks Jeanette Brown 6227 1828 W/E MM+ Day Walks Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Tuesday Heather Hurd 6229 6922 Wednesday Jenny Ford 6243 8724 Thursday Alan Wilson 6244 4467 Midweek SE Felicity Walch 6229 5391 Midweek SCNQ Bob & Phyl Wyatt 6247 8966 Walk after Work Robyn Everist 6244 1540 SKI AND HUT Fred Koolhof (Secretary 6225 4216), J De Burgh, A Holding, L Koolhof,

F Lawrence, V Linsell, I Picken, F Rader, R Rader, R Reed, A Davey. CIRCULAR If the Circular does not arrive, advise the Membership Officer in writing,

GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001 or membership@hobartwalkingclub.org.au. Coordinator: Jim Anderson (6234 7497). Editors: Doug McLean (6223 3541), Ken Chilcott (6228 1673), Stephanie Schulz (6223 2366), J Street (Exec Rep)

EDITORIAL Helen Daly (Convener 6243 6738), C Errey, J Adams, K Marriott J Cannon, J Street (Exec Rep) ENVIRONMENT Paul Geeves (Convener 6231 5215), A Davey (Exec Rep), M Jones, D Jupe, P Watson. SEARCH RESCUE & TRAINING: Pam Powell Convener (6223 5205 H 6232 5216 W), S Denman, G Downer, Ian Draper, G Kowalik, C Rathbone (Exec Rep),

M Sherlock and S Whitney. SOCIAL Gill Fitzgerald (6234 4752), Trish Colles, Linda Cook, Anne Elston, Gill

Mosmann, Ruth Raward. Search and Rescue Contacts In the event of overdue parties, phone Robyn Mounster (6234 6405 H) or Chris Rathbone (6223 6757 H) or Pam Powell (6223 5205 H or 6232 5216 W) or Stuart Whitney (6234 7871 H)

AUGUST 2012 31HWC Email Addresses Walks Secretary: walks@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Walks Data Officer: walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Secretary: secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Treasurer: treasurer@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Membership Officer: membership@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Circular Editors: circular@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Publications sales@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Delegates and Custodians Bush Walking Tasmania Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Midj Jones and Rupert Manners (backup) Southern Tas. Ski Association: Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 A Davey 6239 6178 Liz Koolhof 6225 4216 Tasmanian Bicycle Council Inc Linda and Tony Cook 6228 4986 Clarence Tracks & Trails Committee Barry Ford 6243 8724 Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 Wellington Park Management Tracks C’ttee John Cannon Web Manager Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Mail Officer Vicki Martin 6228 3228 Landowners Liaison Book Kevin Hogue 6244 4022 Adrian Jowett 6227 8318 Publications Sales Officer Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 Equipment Brian Haas 6228 4891 Club Librarian Keith Brown 6233 2271

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