HOBART WALKING CLUB INC.

Circular 783 July 2013

Club General Meeting Friday 5 July at Philip Smith Centre 7.30 pm Entertainment: Patagonia Trip Highlights

Website: www.hobartwalkingclub.org.au

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

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JULY 2013 2 Club 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: Ken Chilcott Walks Data Officer Vicki Martin Front Cover: Fitz Roy and Lago de Los Tres

JULY 2013 3Calendar and Forward Walks - Full details Walks p.12 Cycling p.31 Date Day Class Activity Coordinator 1 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 2 Jul Tue MM Grasstree Hill Josephine Petrov 2 Jul Tue CYC Risdon Brook Dam Bruce Wilkinson 3 Jul Wed SE Tangara Trail Carole Nodder 3 Jul Wed MM Craigow Circuit John Cannon 4 Jul Thu MM Here ‘N’ There on Mt Nelson Walter Bartlett 4 Jul Thu CYC SE ride – Lauderdale/7Mile Beach Malcolm Barron 4 Jul Thu CYC Cygnet via Balfes Hill Brian Haas 4 Jul Thu August Walks Preview Closing 5 Jul Fri SCNQ Kingston Wetlands*D Carmen Walker 5 Jul Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: Patagonia 6 Jul Sat SE Mt Wellington Duncan Hamilton 6 Jul Sat MR Meehan Range from Risdon Vale Chris Rathbone 7 Jul Sun MM Cape Raoul Pam Powell 8 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana 9 Jul Tue August Circular Closing 9 Jul Tue MM Orford Cathy Hutton 9 Jul Tue CYC Elderslie Bruce Wilkinson 10 Jul Wed SM ‘Daisy Banks’, Richmond Rob Hill 10 Jul Wed MM Knocklofty-Junction Cabin Philip Le Grove 11 Jul Thu MM Mt Wellington Alan Wilson 11 Jul Thu CYC Rose Bay - Rokeby Brian Haas 11 Jul Thu CYC SE ride – Judbury Stella Bucher 12 Jul Fri SCNQ Risdon Brook Dam Rinda Burgess 13 Jul Sat SE Mt Nelson Dawn Albert 13 Jul Sat LM Goat Hill, Tom Thumb From Montrose Tracy Sparks 13-14 Jul WE Ski Tow Duty Fred Koolhof 14 Jul Sun MM Platform Peak From Braslins Road Chris Rathbone 14 Jul Sun DWNQ Rokeby Hills * A John Cannon 15 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Dianne Martin 16 Jul Tue MM Nierinna To Kaoota Warwick Risby 16 Jul Tue CYC Suburban Ride Dave Tucker 17 Jul Wed SE Mt Nelson Charles Rankin 17 Jul Wed MM Mays Beach Pieter Buining 18 Jul Thu MM Mt Wellington Old Hut Sites Jim Baptist 18 Jul Thu CYC Barilla Pk Cambridge - Lauderdale Brian Haas 18 Jul Thu CYC SE ride – Broadmarsh Jon Grey 19 Jul Fri SCNQ Bellerive Fort Bob Wyatt 20 Jul Sat SE Mt Wellington Warwick Risby 20 Jul Sat MM Collins Bonnet & Cap Helen Daly 21 Jul Sun MM Hellfire Bluff Catharine Errey 22 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Ruth Raward

JULY 2013 4 23 Jul Tue MM Sheppards Hill *V Gloria Barnes 23 Jul Tue Circular Production Rob & Toni Hill 23 Jul Tue CYC Cambridge Park Bruce Wilkinson 24 Jul Wed SE Dogs &Chocolate(Berriedale/Claremont) D Leaman 24 Jul Wed SM Maria Island *V Kay Mallinson 25 Jul Thu MM Mt Fortescue Felicity Ambroz 25 Jul Thu CYC Kettering - Nth Bruny Brian Haas 25 Jul Thu CYC SE ride – Lindisfarne/Wentworth Bob Wyatt 26 Jul Fri SCNQ Mt Nelson Jon Grey 27 Jul Sat SE Woodbridge Brian Garland 27 Jul Sat MM Eliza Plateau Carolynne Smith 28 Jul Sun MM Cape Hauy Kathleen McLaren 29 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Angela Devine 30 Jul Tue MM Mt Nelson Area Charles Rankin 30 Jul Tue CYC Eaglehawk Neck Bruce Wilkinson 30 Jul Tue Executive Meeting at 5.00 pm 63 Melville St 31 Jul Wed SE Darwin's Walk Wendy Pearson 31 Jul Wed MM Taroona To Boronia Beach Mary Jolly 1 Aug Thu MM Trestle Mountain Ruth Raward 1 Aug Thu CYC Brighton - Broadmarsh Brian Haas 1 Aug Thu CYC Cremorne Chris Schokman 2 Aug Fri SCNQ Austins Ferry Maria Bucher 3 Aug Sat SM Gunners Quoin Josephine Petrov 3 Aug Sat MM Bluff River Gorge Brian Garland 3-4 Aug WE Sarex Weekend Malcolm Sherlock 4 Aug Sun MM Tangara Trail Ride & Calverts Bch Walk Phil Watson 5 Aug Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 6 Aug Tue MM Knocklofty - Cascade Peter Schott 6 Aug Tue CYC Lindisfarne - Cambridge Bruce Wilkinson 7 Aug Wed MM Platform Peak Polly Firth 7 Aug Wed SE Knocklofty Duncan Hamilton 8 Aug Thu MM Macgregor Peak Alan Wilson 8 Aug Thu September Walks Preview Closing 8 Aug Thu General Meeting & Entertainment: Canada Andrew Davey 8 Aug Thu CYC Richmond - Campania Brian Haas 8 Aug Thu CYC Intercity Cycleway Cecilia Eriksson 9 Aug Fri SCNQ Rose Bay / Rosny Phyl Wyatt 10 Aug Sat MM Deep Hole - Little Swanport Chris Rathbone 10 Aug Sat SE Myrtle Falls Lee Ritchie 11 Aug Sun MM Arthurs Peak Pam Powell 12 Aug Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana 13 Aug Tue MM Lewisham Cathy Hutton 13 Aug Tue CYC Huonville Bruce Wilkinson 14 Aug Wed SE Pipe Line Track Felicity Walch

JULY 2013 514 Aug Wed MM Tangara Trail Yvonne Waller 15 Aug Thu MM Hartz Peak & Mt Snowy Nick Hume 15 Aug Thu CYC Surges Bay - Dover Brian Haas 15 Aug Thu CYC 7 Mile Beach - Sorell Malcolm Barron 16 Aug Fri SCNQ Dave Burrows Walk, Margate Felicity Walch 17 Aug Sat Mid Year Lunch Gill Fitzgerald 17-18 Aug WE Ski Tow Duty Fred Koolhof 18 Aug Sun LM Collins Bonnet from Big Bend Helen Daly 18 Aug Sun SE Queens Domain David Leaman 19 Aug Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Dianne Martin 20 Aug Tue MM Tba John Cannon 20 Aug Tue CYC Taroona Bruce Wilkinson 21 Aug Wed SE Saggy Flats Jennifer Reid 21 Aug Wed MM Kaoota Tramway Sheila Reynolds 22 Aug Thu CYC Montrose Bay - Bridgewater Brian Haas 22 Aug Thu CYC Grove Ranelagh Cecilia Eriksson 22 Aug Thu MM Meehan Range John Cannon 22-25 Aug EXT MM Meander Base Camp Rupert Manners 23 Aug Fri SCNQ Cornelian Bay - Botanical Gardens Jon Grey 24 Aug Sat LM Mt Faulkner Patricia Colles 24 Aug Sat SM Ridgeway Carole Nodder 25 Aug Sun ME Cape Queen Elizabeth Lee Douglas 26 Aug Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Wyn Manners 27 Aug Tue MM Tba Blane Fitzgerald 27 Aug Tue CYC Colebrook Bruce Wilkinson 27 Aug Tue Circular Production Mary Cuthbertson 28 Aug Wed MM Mt Wellington Michael Roberts 28 Aug Wed SE Three Dams Christine Wright 28 Aug Wed MM Mt Wellington Annamaria Roberts 29 Aug Thu CYC Sorell – 7 Mile Beach Brian Haas 29 Aug Thu CYC Richmond Malcolm Barron 29 Aug Thu MM Collins Bonnet & Cap Malcolm Sherlock 30 Aug Fri SCNQ Tranmere Foreshore Phyl Wyatt 31 Aug Sat LM Lichen Hill Ian Welch 31 Aug Sat SE Penna Judy Bond 2 Sep Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 3 Sep Tue MM Mt Wellington Kathleen Davison 4 Sep Wed SM “Viewlands” Judy Bond 4 Sep Wed MM Crescent Bay / Mt Brown Gillian Fitzgerald 5 Sep Thu CYC Cradoc – Drip Beach Brian Haas 5 Sep Thu LM Mt Wellington John Street 6 Sep Fri SCNQ Bowen Park Bob Wyatt 7 Sep Sat MM Grass Tree Hill & Gunners Quoin Roger Hurd 6 Sep Fri General Meeting & Entertainment:

JULY 2013 6 6-8 Sep EXT MM Lake Dobson Dawn Albert 7-8 Sep WE MR South East Cape Rupert Manners 14-15 Sep WE MR Shadow Lake – Mt Hugel John Street 19-22 Sep EXT MM North East Base Camp Rupert Manners 21-22 Sep WE Ski Tow Duty Fred Koolhof 4 Oct Fri Annual General Meeting & Entertainment: Rupert Manners 10-13 Oct EXT MM The Tasman Coastal Trail Rupert Manners 17-20 Oct EXT MR Mt Ida John Street 19-26 Oct EXT CYC Port Sorell Cycle Camp 1 Nov Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: Matsuyker Island 13-16 Nov EXT SE/SM Tasman Peninsula Jeanette Brown 6 Dec Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: 15-23 Mar2014 EXT MM Maria Island Dawn Albert President’s Report By the time you read this Wyn and I will be joining many other Tasmanians in disappearing to warmer climes. We are heading to Moscow and St Petersburg initially and then other parts of Europe. Malcolm will chairing the next couple of meetings. John Cannon has offered to fill in on Exec as quite a number of the committee will be away. Our last meeting was rather a long one. Alison and Chris gave us a demonstration of the new members website and it will be live by the time the Circular comes out. The members site will be password protected and initially you will be able to change your contact details. The next stage will be that you will be able to put in walk previews directly onto the web. They will be approved by the Walks Data Officer. Members will still be able to put in previews by mail or email. We decided that we would attend the Sustainable Living Festival again this year, 9 & 10 November. There has been a letter about the dog walks that have appeared on the programme. These walks are different from previous dog walks and the committee considers they are within the Constitution. There has been very little comment for or against the dog walks but the most prevalent comment has been “if you don’t like dogs don’t go on a dog walk” just as if you don’t like carrying a pack don’t go on an extended walk etc etc. It is one of the strengths of our wonderful Club that we can cope with such a huge range of members’ interests and abilities. The parameters are that dog walks would be a separate category - DWNQ (Dog walks non qualifying). Dogs would not be allowed on any other walks and they would only go to approved dog walking areas. We resolved to buy a second oven for the Hewardia side of the hut. Linda Cook is organising a skills day for cyclists on 28 September.

JULY 2013 7Anne McConnell has prepared a 4 volume report on Mt Wellington Historic Huts and Tracks. David Leaman and John Street have waded through these volumes and have made a number of comments. We do not support many of the recommendations. Ask John for further comments. We have also written to 17 Members of Parliament requesting that part of the money to support the wind back of Forestry be spent on upgrading and maintenance of tracks. There have been numerous comments about the state of the South Coast Track, which is just one where money needs to be spent. At the Steppes weekend we met with members of the Mountain Huts Preservation Society and Parks rangers for the area. It was a very productive and amenable meeting. The Hut Preservation Society would welcome support from our members. If you are interested in helping maintain some of Tasmania’s huts, please contact Roger Nutting : rnutting5@bigpond.com . As a very long term plan we had a look at the Constitution. Over the years it has become totally apparent that members want to walk or cycle and participate in the Club activities. Many members make a huge contribution to the administration of the Club, but in general they do not want to be involved in the Executive side of running the Club. They like to be kept informed of what is happening but they expect the Executive to do their bit. The Constitution is currently set up so that members make the decisions, whereas most organisations have updated their Constitution to have an executive committee which makes the decisions and if you don’t like what is happening you sack them at a Special or Annual General Meeting. Good governance is very important and our present Constitution makes it very easy for meetings to be stacked. It does not represent the way members want the executive to run the Club or good governance. Any changes which might be made would be debated over the next year or so with a view to being formally voted on at the AGM in 2014. Happy winter walking and I’ll see you in August. Rupert Manners, President

Membership News New Members The Executive wishes to congratulate the following members who were elected to full HWC membership on 28 May 2013: Anne Duffield, Kate Gray, Anne Griffiths, Brian Griffiths, Steve Heels, Heather Hughes, Clare Tong Lee, Gail Ridley, Jeff Ridley, Ben Walter, Rachel Walter, and Mick Wijitnoppakun. Welcome to Prospective Members On behalf of all Club members I welcome the following Prospective Members to the Club: Julie Fletcher, Brianna Bevin, Anna Hawkes, Rebecca Johnston

JULY 2013 8 Membership Renewal Enclosed with this Circular is your Membership Renewal Form for FY2013-14; your early renewal of membership would be appreciated. Please note the options for return of the form and payment included on the form. Geoff O'Hara, Membership Officer Social Notes The mid year/end of winter Lunch will be on Saturday 17 August, 12 noon for 12.30pm. It will be at the Buckingham Bowls Club with Tornies catering, so it promises to be a good event. A Booking Form is included in this circularl, for your convenience. So, talk to people you walk or ride with and see if you can make up a table. If you are not as active these days, come along anyway and catch up with old friends. Partners welcome. Easy access to the Bowls Club - follow H.W.C. signs when approaching the Club Rooms. (There will also be Social Bowls members in the other part of the building). Directions - from Main Road New Town heading north, just past Ogilvie School, turn left into St. John’s Avenue, the Club is on the right. Parking along the avenue. Drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) can be bought from the bar at reasonable prices. In fact you will be encouraged to do so, as if there is sufficient patronage we don’t have to subsidize the cost of the bar ! So, don’t delay, book your place now !

Gill Fitzgerald, Social Convener. 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. 23 Jul Tue Rob & Toni Hill, 2/44 Jungira St, Howrah. 27 Aug Tue Mary Cuthbertson, 99 Newdegate St, West Hobart. 24 Sep Tue Jenny & Barry Ford, 62 Begonia St, Lindisfarne.

Jim Anderson, Circular Coordinator

Ski and Hut Notes The Hobart Walking Club has a commitment to help run the ski tows on Mt.Field National Park. The dates for the weekend TOW Duties are - July 13-14, August 17-18, and September 21-22. The Southern Tasmanian Ski Association ( STSA ) now have a web site to inform Clubs of any information, events and activities that will be happening on Mount Field. http://mtmawson.info

Fred Koolhof, Ski and Hut Secretary

JULY 2013 9Search, 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 second part of 2013 will be scheduled for dates to be set in September, October and November. Coordinators to be announced

MID-YEAR LUNCH 2013 The Mid Year Lunch will be held 12 noon for 12.30 pm on Saturday 17 August 2013 at the Buckingham Bowls Club, 4 St John’s Avenue, New Town, (Near Ogilvie High School). The venue has parking and good level access. Catering will be provided by Tornies at the cost of $34 per person for nibbles on arrival, main course (meats, vegetables and salads), sweets, tea and coffee. Other drinks will be available at Bowls Club bar. Payments can be made by Direct Deposit to the Hobart Walking Club – BSB 067 002 Account No. 2804 3645. Please include your name on the bank transaction. Trish Colles, Linda Cook, Gill Fitzgerald, Ruth Raward or Gill Mosmann will also accept cash or cheque on a walk or at a meeting if a direct deposit is not convenient.

Looking forward to seeing you and your guests at the Mid-Year Lunch Please book by Friday 9 August 2013 by completing the form below and returning it to a Social Committee member listed above, drop into the HWC office or request an electronic version from gill.mosmann@dpac.tas.gov.au for submitting by email. (Check Facebook for an electronic version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mid-Year Lunch Tables will accommodate six to eight so please indicate the guests sitting at your table. We can organise seating for you if you are unable to make up a full table. Please reserve places for the following:

HWC Member’s Name and Guest(s)

Contact Details (email or phone)

Payment Method

Dietary Requirement (ie

Vegan, Vegetarian)

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JULY 2013 10SAREX 2013 This annual S&R training weekend is being held along the Overland Track on the weekend of 3-4 August. People on the Day Search call-out list should have received email details about the weekend but participation is open to all Club Members. Brief details about the weekend appear below. Please contact Malcolm Sherlock or one of the S&R contacts listed at the back of this Circular if you require more information. SAREX will be a state-wide exercise this year with involvement of police SAR from the north and north-west. Southern Tasmanian involvement in the exercise will again involve a trip to Lake St. Clair and deployment in the field from Cynthia Bay by boat or on foot. The helicopter is involved in the exercise but will be based at the northern end of the park. It is unlikely you will have exposure to it this year. The scenario this year is a treasure hunt. No missing person who never gets found. You will have to practice wide and varied SAR techniques to find clues and hopefully prizes. Exercise Objectives relevant to HWC are to:

• Develop liaison links between Tasmania Police, other agencies and volunteer groups.

• Practice and develop the practical Search and Rescue skills of Tasmania Police, SES and volunteer personnel.

• Assess the capabilities of the SES portable radio network, the National Parks and the Police radio network and mobile phone service along the length of the Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair Overland Track

• To test the capabilities of general volunteers in a hostile winter environment.

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JULY 2013 11HWC Facebook Group - Now a closed group Hobart Walking Club's Facebook group is a now a closed group. Only members of HWC Facebook group can see what is posted in the feed. Become a fb member and check out the HWC Facebook page for last minute walks that not made it into the Circular; great photo of recent trips; up-to-date weather and fire warnings; road closures; National Parks and Wildlife news; forward walks summary and a Facebook FAQ's file. If you would like help to set up a Facebook page or have any questions regarding Facebook contact Gill Mosmann. Gill.Mosmann@facebook.com

The Tasmanian Tramp 2014 Well it is time once again to sharpen those pencils or stretch those fingers over the keyboard! The committee, once again is calling for articles, poems, drawings, photos etc. for the next Tasmanian Tramp due for launch September 2014. One very keen member has already sent in an item! Items may be emailed or posted to the secretary who will pass them on to me.

Helen Daly, Editorial Convener, The Tasmanian Tramp Bus Transport on Tasman Peninsula Bushwalkers are advised that a good service is available from TASMAN PENINSULA BUSES of Saltwater River, proprietors Steve and Tracy Mundy. This has proven ideal for walks such as the Tasman Trail where a bus shuttle is required. Prices: 8 people $14 each, 10 people $12 each, 15+ people $10 each. Tel: 6250 3673 Mobile 0407 603673

Bonnie Tilley

JULY 2013 12 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 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

JULY 2013 13coordinator 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 1 Jul Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 0407 320 766 Meet at 10.00am at the car park at Lindisfarne Bay close to the play park for a toddle around the bay to Anzac Park and return. Bring a picnic and appropriate clothing, all welcome with or without a toddler. Expect to finish by noon.

2 Jul Tue Grasstree Hill MM 12 km 500 m 5 hr Josephine Petrov 6234 5215 0447 455 731 Richmond/Derwent Meet at Risdon Brook Dam at 9.30am. We will drive over Grasstree Hill then turn left at Back Tea Tree Rd then drive for a short while until we come to the private property on our left where we will commence the walk. A pleasant walk on farm land then climbing up to the top of Grasstree where there are good views of Richmond . Pace medium slow. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring lunch and full foul weather gear.

JULY 2013 143 Jul Wed Tangara Trail SE 12 km m 5 hr Carole Nodder 6244 4293 Meet 10.00am at Foreshore Tavern Lauderdale for a ramble on tracks in the Lauderdale section of the Tangara trail. Exact route to be decided on the day. Prospectives welcome but please phone prior to the day.

3 Jul Wed Craigow Circuit MM 17 km 600 m 5 hr John Cannon 6247 6464 Hobart The walk will include some solid ups and downs with some unusual views and pleasant vegetation. The circuit in the Meehan Range will include Rocky Tom and Eagles Hill. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am to meet the leader at the Mornington roundabout car park (northern side of Tasman Hwy) at 8.20 am.

4 Jul Thu Here & There on Mt Nelson MM 12 km 440 m 4.5 hr Walter Bartlett 6225 1755 6297 8444 Taroona/Hobart Str Atlas Meet at leader's home 322 Nelson Road, Mount Nelson (Bend 7) at 9:00am. Walk will start at the meeting point, heading off down across Rifle Range Creek and then by various tracks to the Signal Station for lunch. After lunch we return to the starting point via Lambert Gulley. Suitable for prospectives who must book. Pace moderate. Bring water, camera and full foul weather gear.

4 Jul – Thu AUGUST 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 at Conservation Volunteers Australia, 63 Melville St, Hobart, by 12 noon today. 5 Jul – 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 by 7.15 pm on the day of the meeting. Entertainment: Participants from the Patagonia trip earlier this year will present the highlights of their trip, including the Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and surrounds; a magnificent land of mountains, lakes and glaciers. 5 Jul Fri Kingston Wetlands * D SCNQ 2 km m 2 hr Carmen Walker 6229 6566 Meet at the southern end of Kingston Beach for a walk to the Wetlands. Meeting time: 10.45am. Lunch will be at the Wetlands. Pace slow. Lunch at the Kingston Hotel. Phone Carmen for details.

JULY 2013 156 Jul Sat Mt Wellington SE 8 km 250 m 4 hr Duncan Hamilton 6223 1659 Mt Wellington Walks Meet at Fern Glade car park at 10.30am. We will walk up to The Springs via a variety of tracks, and return to the cars via the Fingerpost and other tracks. Pace moderate/slow. Bring water, sunscreen and wet weather gear.

6 Jul Sat Meehan Range from Risdon Vale MR 15 km 600 m 5-6 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 0437 159 509 Richmond/ Hobart/Derwent e-mail crathbone@internode.on.net A circuit starting at Risdon Vale, up onto Basin Hills then a ridge top traverse south over Eagle and Caves Hills then returning over Seagers Hill. There are plenty of steep ups and downs. Bring water and foul weather gear. Depart 9:00am from Fitzroy Gardens or meet in Risdon Vale at 9:15am at the creek reserve on Sugarloaf Rd, which is the 2nd right after the prison, off Grasstree Hill Rd.

7 Jul Sun Cape Raoul MM 13.6 km 550 m 6 hr Pam Powell 6223 5205 0409 199 828 Raoul/Storm Bay Join the leader for this coastal walk which has wonderful coastal scenery, cliffs, rocky ledges, and views down on seals sunning on ledges. Recommended for prospectives, bring wet weather gear and water. Pace medium. Approx driving distance 220 kms. The group will meet at Fitzroy Gardens for 8.00 am departure.

8 Jul 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 (McRobies Rd/Degraves Str) by 10.00am for a walk through gardens to Old Farm Road. Bring morning tea and appropriate clothing. Visitors welcome.

9 Jul – Tue AUGUST 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 Ken Chilcott, 28 Montagu St, Lenah Valley 7008 or emailed to circular@hobartwalkingclub.org.au NOTE: non- members must correspond to the Secretary at the Club’s postal address. 9 Jul Tue Orford MM ? km m hr Cathy Hutton 6243 8044 Contact leader for details.

JULY 2013 1610 Jul Wed ‘ Daisy Banks’, Richmond SM 8 km 400 m 5.5 hr Rob Hill 6247 6537 Tea Tree/Richmond An exploratory walk verging on the MM range. From Daisy Banks we climb Jones Sugarloaf and then Longs Hill at the southern end of the Coal River Tier. If the weather is kind we should have great views of the Coal River Valley, Pittwater and Richmond. Pace medium/slow. Bring full wet/cold weather gear, lunch and water. Prospectives welcome but must book with leader. This is one of a series of walks on private land in this area passed onto Rob by Margaret Gould and authorised by her landowner relatives. Meet at 10.00am at Kangaroo Bay Drive, Rosny, near the toilet block. (This allows public transport users to join the group) Approximate return driving distance 50km.

10 Jul Wed Knocklofty – Junction Cabin MM 12 km 450 m 5 hr Philip Le Grove 6224 4280 0438 243 559 Mt Wellington Walks/Derwent Meet at the car park in Knocklofty Reserve at top end of Forest Road for a 9.00am departure. Our walk will pass over Knocklofty via various trails to Myrtle Gully and Junction Cabin, The return will be down to the main Fire Trail and back to Knocklofty. Full foul weather gear is essential. Medium pace. Prospectives are welcome but please book with the coordinator.

11 Jul Thu Waterfalls of Mt Wellington LM 14 km 700 m 6-5 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 Mt Wellington Walks/Derwent Meet leader at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00am or be at Fern Glade Quarry by 8.20am for a walk around some of the waterfalls on the lower slopes of Mt Wellington. Medium pace and suitable for prospectives who must book with leader.

12 Jul Fri Risdon Brook Dam * D SCNQ 3 km 50 m 1.5 hr Rinda Burgess 6223 3610 Meet at Risdon Brook Dam at 10.30am for morning tea, then we will do our walk. We will go anti-clockwise and the pace will be slow/comfortable. People unable to walk are welcome to join us for lunch.

13 Jul Sat Goat Hill, Tom Thumb from Montrose LM 22 km 1250 m 7-8 hr Tracy Sparks 0417 338 130 Collinsvale/Derwent Commencing on the Montrose Trail, walk to Tom Thumb via Goat Hill. The walk is mostly on fire trails that are steep and rocky in parts. Meet coordinator on the reserve at the corner of Upper Montrose Road and Pitcairn Street at 8.30am. Pace medium, bring water. Recommended for prospectives who must book.

JULY 2013 1713 Jul Sat Mt Nelson SE 9 km 320 m 4 hr Dawn Albert 6225 0921 0458 428 674 Taroona/Street Atlas Meet at top of Lambert Avenue at 10.00am. We will go up Bicentenial Track steps and return via circular route. Bring water and maybe buy a coffee.

14 Jul Sun Rokeby Hills * A DWNQ 2 km 0 m 2-3 hr John Cannon 6247 6464 Tas Towns/Hobart/Derwent e-mail jrtcannon@sctelco.net.au Take a walk in the Rokeby Hills with your favourite 4-legged friend, some other members and their dogs. A short walk of 2-3 hours. Please book with leader.

14 Jul Sun Platform Peak from Braslins Road MM 11 km 400 m 5 hr Chris Rathbone Broadmarsh/Derwent e-mail crathbone@internode.on.net Mostly on 4wd tracks, a good uphill workout starting from Braslins Rd behind New Norfolk. The 969 meter high summit offers rewarding views on a good day. Bring water and wet weather gear. Medium pace. Depart Fitzroy Gardens 8.30am.

15 Jul Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Dianne Martin 6225 3731 0428 545 450 Meet in Cascade Brewery car park and head up the track towards Myrtle Gully at 10.00am. Bring a snack and suitable clothing. Expect to finish around noon. Visitors welcome.

16 Jul Tue Nierinna to Kaoota MM 14 km 200 m 5 hr Warwick Risby 6225 1711 H’ville/Blackmans Bay/D’entrecasteaux Meet at Margate Train ready to leave at 9.00am from where we will make a short drive to the start of walk at Burnaby Drive. Following the Nierinna Creek track we then have a steep road walk section to join the historic Kaoota Tramway Track meandering through bushland and rainforest. An ideal walk for a fine winter day. Prospective members welcome, but must book. Bring raincoat, food, water, thermos. Pace medium.

17 Jul Wed Mt Nelson SE 8 km 300 m 4 hr Charles Rankin 6224 5155 0419 604 179 Taroona/Street Atlas A nice walk at an easy pace to the Semaphore at Mt Nelson from top of Lambert Ave and back, leaving at 10.00am. Please bring lunch, water and foul weather gear . I am averse to getting wet in a hot/cold soggy parker. If inclement weather we will retire to a coffee shop. Prospectives please book with leader.

JULY 2013 1817 Jul Wed Mays Beach MM 12 km 128 m 4 hr Pieter Buining 6244 3714 0409 655 024 This walk to near Mays Hill via Mays Point, Maydena Bay and Mays Beach should have been planned for May! However, it will be delightful in July. Join up at Fitzroy Gardens at 9:00am to meet the leader at the eastern end of the Lauderdale Canal at 9:45am. Depending upon the tide and swell there may be some scrambling (R), some bush bashing (M) and easy beach walking (E) up to and around Mays Point. Lunch up the rise near Mays Hill, with views from Cremorne Lagoon and over the Bay to Carlton (almost guaranteed), will be followed by a good long stretch back to the cars to while away any winter blues. If you want a map, try Cremorne 5424 - but aged 28, its pretty useless! Contact leader for details.

18 Jul Thu Mt Wellington Old Hut Sites MM 10 km 600 m 5-6 hr Jim Baptist 6236 9392 0458 086968 Wellington Walks We shall visit 10 or so hut sites on this circuit walk. Many are fairly well decomposed but have interesting historic appeal. All on track with some steepish sections. Meet at Cascade Gardens, lower section near toilets. Turn left off road to Hobarts McRobies Tip. Arrive in time for a 9.00am start. Back to cars around 3.30pm. All welcome.

19 Jul Fri Bellerive Fort SCNQ 2 km 50 m 3 hr Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 0417 321 483 Street Atlas Meet at the coordinator’s home, 3 Bondi Place Howrah, at 10.00am for morning tea, which will be provided. (For catering purposes please advise by Monday 15th). We have a short DVD about the historic Bellerive Fort to watch before driving to Bellerive Beach and then a short walk up to the fort. After viewing the fortifications we will go back to the beach for lunch (fish and chips perhaps?) Slow pace and be prepared for all weather conditions.

20 Jul Sat Mt Wellington SE 9 km 50 m 4 hr Warwick Risby 6225 1711 Mt Wellington Walks Meet at Fern Tree quarry ready to depart at 9.30am. We will drive to The Springs and walk along the Lenah Valley track to Junction Cabin and Lakins Lair (a short narrow bush track) for lunch. We can either join Hunters Track or return the same way depending on the group. If weather is bleak we will do a low level walk from Fern Tree.

20 Jul Sat Collins Bonnet & Cap MM 10 km 900 m 6 hr Helen Daly 6243 6738 0428 435 363 Collinsvale/Derwent Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.30am. The route will be from Collinsvale. Follow the Myrtle Forest Track to the Cap then following fire trails to Collins Bonnet and returning by a

JULY 2013 19different track to Myrtle Forest. Moderate pace, steep climbs, some rock scrambling. Reasonable fitness required. Prospectives need to book with coordinator.

21 Jul Sun Hellfire Bluff MM 12 km 200 m 5-6 hr Catharine Errey 0418 276 896 Kellevie/Prosser email catherrey@gmail.com The plan is to walk along the Marchwiel foreshore to Bluff Beach, visiting the Blowhole before ascending the headland and walking on to Hellfire Bluff. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring full foul weather gear and water. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.30am and from the Sorell Police Station, Sommerville St at 8.50am. Approx return driving distance 100km. Pace medium.

22 Jul Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 100 m 2 hr Ruth Raward 6244 4467 0431 887 354 Meet in Waverley Street, Bellerive at the start of the track up to Waverley Park at 10.00am for a toddle up Mornington Hill. All welcome, bring morning tea and expect to finish up in the play park by the cars by noon.

23 Jul Tue Sheppards Hill * V MM ? km m 5 hr Gloria Barnes 6227 8592 D’entrecasteaux Sheppards Hill, Coningham walk with a scenic variation. Meet at the Margate Hall at 9.30am. Varied terrain and one hill.

23 Jul – Tue AUGUST CIRCULAR PRODUCTION This will be at the home of Rob & Toni Hill, 2/44 Jungira St, Howrah. Volunteers are required to assist in preparation of circulars for mailing which is followed by a sociable cuppa with friends. Work starts at 7.30pm and usually finishes about 9.00pm. Please bring a small supper contribution. 24 Jul Wed Dogs & Chocolate (Berriedale/Claremont) SE David Leaman 6244 1233 Str Atlas Contact leader for details.

24 Jul Wed Maria Island *V MM ? km m 5 hr Kay Mallinson 6244 3714 0409 249 761 A winter walk on the beautiful Maria Island. Painted Cliffs, Fossil Bay and Bishop and Clerk are all possibilities depending on the party. Bookings essential by 17 July. Meet leader at Sorell Police Station by 9.00am, or Fitzroy Gardens at 8.30am to car pool. Ferry leaves Triabunna at 10.30am and Darlington to return at 4.00pm. Government subsidised over winter so there is no charge. 160 km return driving distance.

JULY 2013 2025 Jul Thu Mt Fortescue LM 16 km 500 m 6-7 hr Felicity Ambroz 0409 965 350 Meet the leader at Fitzroy Gardens at 7:30am or at 9.00am at the Day Use car park at Fortescue Bay. We will walk along the Cape Pillar track for about 2 hours and then steeply uphill for 1 1/2 hours to lunch on top of Mt Fortescue . We will then continue steeply down along the cliff edge to be back at Fortescue Bay between 4 and 5pm. Plan to be back in the city about 7pm. This walk has some wonderful forest and views and some steep rocky terrain to negotiate.

26 Jul Fri Mt Nelson SCNQ 4.5 km 130 m 2.5 hr Jon Grey 6228 5595 0427 285 595 Street Atlas Meet at the Mt Nelson Signal Station car park, at the end of Nelson Rd, at 10.30am for a slow bushwalk, which can be easily shortened by those who’d like to reduce the homeward ascent of 130 metres. Lunch will be in the Truganini Reserve behind the Restaurant for non-walkers who’d like to join us at around 12.15pm .

27 Jul Sat Woodbridge SE 9 km 100 m 3.5 hr Brian Garland 6225 4153 This walk circles behind the township of Woodbridge and features views of orchards, historic buildings and the Channel. The walk is mostly on country roads until we return along the foreshore to lunch at Silver Water Park, and then walk through the township. Pace considerate. Meet at 9.30am at Margate Hall at the corner of Van Morey Road and Channel Highway or phone to arrange alternative meeting place.

27 Jul Sat Eliza Plateau MM Carolynne Smith 6229 3337 0407 303 204 6-7hrs Hoping for a crisp clear winters day. The usual long haul to Mt Eliza before a plateau meander to see what is on the other side - lakes and peaks. The plateau itself is a lovely alpine garden. Expect icy and/or wet boulders. Medium pace. Please book by Friday 26th, 8.30pm. Full foul weather gear needed. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens for a 7.30am departure. Recommended for prospectives who must book.

28 Jul Sun Cape Hauy MM 8.8 km 546 m 4 hr Kathleen McLaren 0407 507 835 Hippolyte/Storm Bay I haven’t been on this lovely walk since the track work has been done. I’m told there are a lot of steps. There is a bit of up and down plus some flat sections. Pace will be on the fast side of moderate. Great views to be had in a beautiful part of the Tasman Peninsula. Please meet at Fitzroy Gardens for an 8.00am departure. Bring water and full foul weather gear. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bookings by 27 July 7.00pm as there is a numbers limit of 12.

JULY 2013 2129 Jul Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Angela Devine 6223 5806 Please meet at the Cascade Gardens car park at the corner of McRobies Road and Degraves Street, South Hobart for a 10am start We will walk down the Rivulet Track to the C3 cafe and return by the same route. Should finish by noon..

30 Jul – Tue Executive Meeting at 5.00 pm 63 Melville St 30 Jul Tue Mt Nelson MM 8 km 300 m 4 hr Charles Rankin 6224 5155 0419 604 179 Hobart/Taroona/Street Atlas A nice walk at an easy pace to the Semaphore at Mt Nelson from top of Lambert Ave and back , leaving at 10am. Please bring lunch, water and foul weather gear . I am averse to getting wet in a hot/cold soggy parker . If inclement weather we will retire to a coffee shop. Prospectives please book with leader.

31 Jul Wed Darwin's Walk SE 11 km 150 m 4 hr Wendy Pearson 6223 3561 0447 069 621 Tas Towns/Hobart/Derwent This walk follows Charles Darwin's route when he walked in the area in 1836. We will follow the coast between Kangaroo Bay and Howrah then head towards Waverley Flora Park on footpaths. A steeper uphill section follows to the top of the hill. We then continue to the quarry which provides good views. After leaving the park we will head back to Bellerive via suburban streets. Prospectives welcome but must book. Medium/slow pace. Bring water. Meet at 10.15am at Bellerive Boardwalk near the Waterfront Hotel.

31 Jul Wed Taroona To Boronia Beach MM 15 km Plan A - 150m/Plan B - 300m 4-5 hr Mary Jolly 6227 8506 Walkers please meet at the coordinator's house, 7 Karingal Court, Taroona ready to leave, on foot, by 9.00am. Plan A is to walk along Taroona foreshore tracks and the Alum Cliffs track to Kingston Beach and to continue to Boronia Beach for lunch, returning via the same tracks. This option is dependent upon low tides and the goodwill of a local landowner. Should either of these be unfavourable then we'll adopt Plan B i.e. to walk in the opposite direction along the recently reopened Grange Track to the Truganini Track, ascend to Mt. Nelson Signal Station and return via Porters Hill. Whichever walk we do afternoon tea will follow at No. 7 Karingal Court. Medium pace. Bring water. Prospectives welcome but must book.

JULY 2013 221 Aug Thu Trestle Mountain MM 12.5 km 750 m 6-7 hr Ruth Raward 6244 4467 Collinsvale/Derwent This walk from Collinsvale follows Myrtle Forest Creek and the fire trail to the peak. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00am or meet leader at Myrtle Forest car park by 8.40am. Prospectives welcome but must book with leader. Pace medium and bring foul weather gear. 2 Aug Fri Austins Ferry SCNQ Maria Bucher 6229 2316 Street Atlas We will meet at Austins Ferry Yacht Club at 11.00am. Then walk to Roseneath Park for morning tea, and have lunch at Shoobridge Park. Slow easy going.

3 Aug Sat Gunners Quoin SM 12 km 300 m 4.5 hr Josephine Petrov 6234 5215 0447 455 731 Richmond/Derwent A pleasant walk mainly uphill before lunch. Good views at the top ove looking Tea Tree and surrounding countryside. Meet at Risdon Brook Dam at 9 30am. Bring lunch, water and full foul weather gear. Prospectives welcome but must book.

3-4 Aug (see p.8) SAREX WEEKEND Malcolm Sherlock

3 Aug Sat Bluff River Gorge MM 10 km 400 m 5 hr Brian Garland 6225 4153 Woodsdale/Prosser Enjoy a circuit walk around this gorge which is an area near to Buckland. Bluff River Gorge is a lost world which includes spectacular sandstone cliffs and overhangs, unusual plants and attractive river scenery. Medium pace. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.30am or phone to arrange alternative meeting place.

4 Aug Sun Tangara Trail Ride & Calverts Beach Walk MM/CYC 20 km 100 m 5 hr Phil Watson 6248 5445 0419 012 162 With a basic Mountain Bike and walking shoes folks are invited to enjoy a beginner’s level Tangara Trail Mountain Bike circuit and walk from northern end of Mortimer Bay through attractive peppermint woodlands and along the scenic Ralphs Bay Foreshore to Calverts Lagoon. Here we lock our bikes and walk to the small bay north of Calverts Beach for lunch then return via the Bluff to our bikes. Once we have pushed our bikes up a steep incline we will enjoy a classic woodland ride on the trails to the eastern side of Gellibrand Drive and finally back to our cars Meet the coordinator at the corner of Gellibrand Drive and Rifle Range Road at 9.00am j

JULY 2013 235 Aug Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 80 m 2 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 0407 320 766 Meet at entrance to Anzac Park, Lindisfarne at 10.00am for a toddle around the park and up Natone Hill via the zig-zag track. All welcome, bring morning tea and appropriate clothing. Expect to finish around noon.

8 Aug – Thu 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 by 7.15 pm on the day of the meeting. Entertainment: Andrew Davey – walking, skiing and motoring through Canada.

Overnight & Extended Walks 22-25 Aug Meander Valley Base Camp MM Rupert Manners email: rupertmanners@bigpond.com I plan to camp at the Quamby Corner camp ground and to do day walks to Mother Cummings Peak, Meander Falls, Quamby Bluff and Bastion Cascades. Quamby Corner has a great BBQ under cover but portable fuel stoves may be useful. Suitable for fit prospectives. Numbers limit. Book with coordinator by 10 August. 6-8 Sept EXT Lake Dobson MM Dawn Albert 6225 0921 7-8 Sept South East Cape MR Rupert Manners email: rupertmanners@bigpond.com The South East Cape is the southernmost point of the Tasmanian mainland. It is a bit too far for a day walk from Cockle Creek so I plan to drive to Cockle Creek on the Saturday afternoon and walk to South Cape Bay, camp the night and then go out to the Cape on Sunday and return to Cockle Creek and Hobart on the same day. I have been down there before and it became scrubby and we gave up but maybe we took a wrong route - so be prepared for some scrub. Fuel stoves required. Suitable for fit prospectives. Numbers limit. Book with coordinator by 1 September. 14-15 Sep WE Shadow Lake and Mount Hugel 30km MR John Street email: john.street.hobart@**gmail.com Cradle Mtn/Lake St Clair NP Although I haven't actually tasted it yet, Mt Hugel seems to me like one of those magnificent Marlborough Sound Sauvignon Blancs with tasting notes of dry track, light scrub, alpine flora, magnificent views and a rough bouldery finish. We will open the bottle on Saturday afternoon with a short walk to the delightful Shadow Lake campsite, and finish it off on Sunday with the climb of Mt Hugel and then wander back home. It may feel like a drunken wander but you'll get home stone cold sober looking forward to that bottle in the fridge. Suitable for fit prospectives with dry throats. Book with the coordinator by 7 Sept.

JULY 2013 2419 - 22 Sept The North East Base Camp MM Rupert Manners email: rupertmanners@bigpond.com The plan is to camp at the Weldborough Pub and to spend four days exploring the area. The Rattler Range, The Star of Peace rainforest, The Blue Tier, Mt Victoria are all on the agenda. The pub has a camping area and showers etc but portable fuel stoves may be useful. Suitable for fit prospectives. Numbers limit. Book with coordinator by 10 September. 10 -13 Oct The Tasman Coastal Trail MM Rupert Manners. email: rupertmanners@bigpond.com 17-20 Oct EXT Mt Ida 30km MR John Street Cradle Mtn/Lake St Clair NP email:john.street.hobart@**gmail.com 13-16 Nov EXT Tasman Peninsula SE/SM Jeanette Brown 6227 1828 and Felicity Walch 6229 5391 We are planning an extended trip to the Tasman Peninsula to fit in with our mid week and weekend SE/SM programmes. We will be staying at Port Arthur Holiday Park tel: 6250 2340 where a variety of accommodation from cabins to tent sites is available. They are offering 3 days for the price of 2 which makes the Waterfront cabin price $87 per night for 2 people or $97 per night for 3. (when booking mention the 3 nights for the price of 2 deal). It is expected that participants will make their own bookings but we are happy to pass on the details of those who wish to share and for car pooling. Wed 13 Nov - Waterfall Bay: Meet at car park opposite Sorell Police Station ready to move off at 10.00am or meet at the Blowhole car park at 11.00am. Thurs 14 Nov - Crescent Bay Fri 15 Nov – Coal Mines historic site Sat 16 Nov - Marion Bay on the way home We may organise a group dinner at the RSL one night. Come for all 4 walks or just one. Please contact Jeanette or Felicity for further details or when you have made a booking. 15-23 March 2014 Maria Island Dawn Albert 6225 0921 WALK REPORTS Bluff River Gorge - Apr with Jim Baptist A cool and sometimes breezy day with occasional showers failed to dampen the enthusiasm of 15 keen participants. Plenty of stinging nettles and bracken ferns were cleared away as we passed through. River level extremely low. Some evidence of recent flooding, but track remains in good condition and appears to be getting plenty of use. Circuit completed in 5 hrs.

JULY 2013 25Trestle Mountain - Apr with Jenny Ford A lovely walk on my birthday, lunch on top of Tresle Mt. Good views all round. We enjoyed birthday cake back at the cars. CYCLE- Cambridge-Seven Mile Beach - Apr with Anneliese Ortmann Ten minutes ride out of starting point, half way to the Airport Roundabout, it started to rain and pouring down with sleet! Some of us sheltered at several points to put on over-trousers until we all got together and executive decision was made to abandon the ride, go back and have coffee at Red Square instead. It was only 11 degrees, showers and we were wet enough. Fortescue to Dolomieu - Apr with Roger Hurd Not a promising morning but 5 enthusiasts arrived. Spent the day dry with lots of sun looking out over Fortescue Bay then the Hyppolytes and Thumbs above Bivouac Bay. Hazards Traverse - Apr with David Chung The cheerful party of nine spent a challenging day scrambling on rock with spectacular backdrops all day. Everyone coped well with the traverse but the granite took a toll on both flesh and cloth. A satisfying walk which was enjoyed by all. Knocklofty to Junction Cabin - Apr with Roger Hurd Nice new track over the Knocklofty (374m) summit then onto The Slides and main fire trail. Climbed Myrtle Gully to Junction Cabin for relaxed lunch. Our return was on the northern part of Old Farm Trail, very steep and slippery. Then on main fire trail and back to Forest Road. Fagus at Cradle - Apr with Carolynne Smith The fagus was pretty, the weather was very wet and very windy. Had a comfortble two nights in the hut (2 camped), and came home a day early as any walk option would have seen the milk blown out of your cuppa. We did have an interesting visit to waterfall valley hut though. CYCLE - Cremorne/Mortimer Bay - Apr with Mary Foster The rain which threatened all day finally came when we were safely back at “Windy’s” having coffee. Quite windy. Coningham - Apr with Jeanette Brown The weather forecast was for gale force winds so we decided to make a slight change to the route. The wind did not come in with full force until we got back to the cars so a very pleasant time was had by the nine brave souls. Mt Wellington - Apr with Rosanna Cameron The low cloud kept us away from the advertised walk on the top of Mount Wellington. Instead we walked to The Springs and set off to Junction Cabin. We explored two old hut sites off the track and then returned directly to The Springs and the Quarry.

JULY 2013 26 Tarn Shelf Circuit - Apr with Philip Le Grove The colour change of the deciduous beech was late this year and the timing for this walk was about right. 10 walkers enjoyed a circuit walk across Tarn Shelf and return via Lake Webster in fine but cold weather. We called into the Club hut to show some of the members in our group who had not been inside. Very impressed. New Norfolk - Apr with Dieter Buechner Our group of seventeen enjoyed a pleasant walk around the outskirts of New Norfolk following the trails along the Derwent and Lachlan Rivers. Selma & The Plug - Apr with Philip Rogers We were lucky with the weather which was foul at Mt Field only a few kms away. We enjoyed the little secret spot tucked away on a tight loop of the Ouse River. Good camping area and a cute little free standing sandstone arch. The old house “Selma” sadly needs a lot of attention. Mt Connection Circuit - Apr with Jim Baptist A perfect sunny and windless autumn day for the 10 walkers to complete this 7 hour circuit walk. Mt Arthur, Tom Thumb, The Lecturn, Mt Connection, Pulpit Rock and Thark Ridge were all visited and the views soaked up. Wellington Falls Bike & Walk - Apr with Nick Hume Bicycle is the best way to access the beginning of the Wellington Falls track from Ferntree. What a day we had. The correas and dracophyllums along the walk were a delight. The autumn weather absolutely stunning. The company marvellous. The enjoyment of coffee and cake at the Ferntree Tavern a bonus at the end of the return ride. These sorts of trips are a pleasure for a trip coordinator to lead. Ship Stern Bluff/Tunnel Bay - Apr with Trish Colles It had been a while since I had done this walk and even longer since the tide allowed us to walk out on to the platform. We were very lucky with the weather so the views were spectacular and especially enjoyed by those who were doing the walk for the first time. The tide was out so we were able to wander along the rock platform and enjoy the spectacular cliffs. An enjoyable day with pleasant company. Umbrella Point - May with Dieter Buechner This was another day in paradise. Twenty walkers enjoyed a great day out following the rough tracks along the coastline to reach Umbrella Point for lunch. Even the large pod of dolphins played their part, as arranged, to entertain us on our crossing to reach Bruny Island. The icecreams were a welcome treat before boarding the ferry again for our return trip to the cars.

JULY 2013 27Ice House & Wellington Circuit - Apr with Roger Hurd First reminder of autumn, cool morning, cold wind. Fifteen starters warmed up on the Ice House climb. Very cool trip across the summit. Returned happily via Panorama and Organ Pipes tracks. A very comfortable walk. Cape Raoul - Mar with Lee Douglas A blustery day with a few welcome showers was enjoyed by six walkers who went to Cape Raoul and back. Plenty of seals to be seen sheltering from heavy seas at the rocks at the base of Cape Raoul. Salters Point - May with Jim Baptist A beautiful clear and sunny day greeted the 12 walkers joining me on this scenic coastal walk. Some portions of the track have become somewhat indistinct since my last visit and would benefit from some clearing. Circuit completed in 6 1/2 hours. The Steppes Training Weekend - May with Pam Powell Overall it was a successful weekend, despite the dire weather warnings. The snow overnight on Friday was a real bonus and something new for a Steppes Weekend. Our numbers were limited because of the broadcast warnings (snow, high winds, road weather alerts). The weather was cold with a chilling wind most of Saturday with the wind dropping towards evening and the temperatures rising overnight. A large group went to Rats Castle on Sunday, with a smaller group going to investigate the opening of the Lagoon of Islands Lake. I'm pleased with what we achieved in discussion with NPWS and Mountain Huts. A lot of goodwill was demonstrated by NWPS which I hope we can build on to have a formal agreement regarding use of the Steppes. Windermere - May with Linda Cook Most people will drive straight past Austins Ferry and never know the joy of walking around this meandering area of the River Derwent. It is only a short walk but it takes a long time returning to the cars because there are many locations that demand our attention! Walkers are delighted by water birds swimming in numerous secluded bays and the stunning views up, down and across to the eastern shore. “Gosh, it's beautiful here,” is often spoken, “I'll have to come back again.” Tasman Trail - May with Bonnie Tilley This was rather a long walk for the short hours of autumn daylight, however we still enjoyed our delicious afternoon tea at the finish at Fortescue Bay. So then it was dark by the time we packed up and set out for home, but the compensation was that many of us saw the beautiful owl fly by. The very helpful Steve and Tracy Mundy of Tasman Peninsula Buses ferried us to the start at Waterfall Bay. It was a pleasure to deal with them (Refer p.13). I had 14 walkers, four of whom had not done this walk before.

JULY 2013 28Miena Base Camp - May with Rupert Manners Base camping in style in a wonderful 5 bedroom fishermans shack (more like a mansion) with all mod cons. The day walks we did were on day 1 to Rats Castle, day 2 Wild Dog Tier which has a boulder field about a kilometre long. day 3 we went up Sandbanks Tier and then over the top to Mt Blackwood, and day 4 we went up Split Rock. The overriding impression on these mountains is boulders - there were a lot of them but the weather was perfect which made them dry and easy to manage. It was a great trip. Devils Backbone - May with Geoff Morffew Having been forced off the ridge by 100km winds (yes, and confirmed by BOM) last year we returned. The Devils Backbone is the ridge to the north of Hartz Pass, consisting of a variety of rocky outcrops, interspersed with scrub that gets worse the further north you proceed, with very occasional pads. Visibility was reasonable when we started, but a cloud of mist developed making finding our drop-off point difficult. Lunch was enjoyed at Lake Osborne and stone-spinning on a very calm Lake Perry before we returned. Berriedale to Windermere - May with Rinda Burgess The 10 of us had a lovely walk that Friday. Thanks to the weather and to walkers very knowledgeable of the area. Hooray for Isabel, Hilary and John who know the foreshore path which leads from the Berriedale Reserve to Windermere Beach. I would have taken the party up along the cycling track! Oh well, I’ll know for next time. A good time was had by all. Kermandie Track from Bennetts Rd - May with Brian Garland A party of 10 enjoyed a walk from Bennetts Rd to Hartz Mountain National Park. Thanks to the working bee which cleared this track last year - definitely a very rewarding track to walk. After walking through magnificent rain forest, we had lunch with a refreshing breeze at scenic Lake Osborne. The day concluded with a convivial cafe stop at Geeveston. Sentinels - May with Carolynne Smith Uncannily calm conditions allowed for views in the ‘WOW’ category! Peaks of blue and grey in a 360 degree panorama. Patches of mirror reflections in the lakes. A group of 5 on a lovely day out. Thank you. Echo Sugarloaf via Randalls Bay - May with Walter Bartlett Six walkers enjoyed the walk over Echo Sugarloaf on perfect autumn day. Most of the route would be classified as ‘easy’. However, the climb from Randalls Bay to the top of the hill is on the challenging side of ‘medium’. One member of the party elected to return to the starting point rather than face the challenge of the climb. The day’s activities culminated in afternoon tea at the leader’s home. Lindisfarne - May with Phyl Wyatt This walk was shortened to Anzac Park, Lindisfarne because of the drizzly rain. Six persons walked to a shelter, had an early lunch and returned to their cars in heavier rain.

JULY 2013 29 North/South Track Mt Wellington - May with Roger Hurd Left The Springs in sunshine on a day forecast to have showers, none evident and none at all in reality. Walked to the Saddle above Lenah Valley then up to the crest of the hill above Tolosa Park in a clearing for lunch. Returned using Lenah Valley Track from OHA track junction. A good leg stretch on a very good day for our 23 walkers. Frenchmans Cap - May with Alison Street Despite my plan to avoid crowds by walking mid-week and off season, we shared the huts with a school party of 11 for 2 of the 3 nights. However almost all the students were enjoying the experience, were cheerful and friendly and were very well supervised. The new section of the track to Frenchmans Cap leaves the old track about 1km past the Loddon bridge on top of a small rise. After crossing a creek, the new route contours around the N side of a ridge, gently climbing through open forest until it meets the old track again on the steep climb up through rainforest. Some of the new track is in excellent condition, but parts of it have 6 inches of sticky mud on the top, drainage is incomplete and it appears unfinished. The new route is a great improvement on the muddy swamps of the Sodden Loddens. It is pleasant walking and after 3 days of fine weather we still had dry boots. It rained on the last morning. An excellent track walk with reasonable weather, enthusiastic company, good huts and a bit of a rock scramble on the way to the top. It was windy, cloudy and cold on the summit so we took a photo and promptly departed. A highlight of the trip for me was sighting a platypus on land just before the Loddon bridge. Nierinna/Margate Rivulet - May with Jeanette Brown The still autumn weather helped to make for a great walk. The scenery was as varied as the topics of conversation. St Crispins Well - May with Dieter Buechner On a perfect day our group of 16 tackled the ups and downs of the Pipeline Track between Neika and St Crispins Well without anyone getting lost. Some might have upset tummies after tasting too many of the native pepper berries. Cape Bernier - May with Ruth Raward Very picturesque walk on a beautiful sunny day. Ten happy walkers, grateful to David Walsh for allowing us to walk through his property. Mount Stuart to Glenorchy – May with Ken Chilcott This was a new experience for 15 of the 18 walkers. After a bit of confusion arranging a car shuttle, we headed off from Mt Stuart, inspecting the mighty Lenah Valley quarry, then on towards the mountain. After morning tea we scaled Break Neck at a sedate pace then proceeded down the Lenah Valley track, up Old Hobartians track and on to the North South track, eventually emerging at the top of Tolosa Street. Along the way we were impressed with the stonework of an arched bridge and made the most of the photo opportunity. All agreed this is a great walk which should be programmed again.

JULY 2013 30Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) – Mar-Apr with Mark Nelson This was an international walk mainly in the Torres Del Paine National Park (NP). Chile and the glaciers NP in Argentina. The itinerary and booking process was organised through Adventures Unlimited, a local agency with extensive experience of walking in Patagonia. My role was to instigate the walk and round up a group within the HWC. We had individual and group meetings with Geoff Batten from Adventures Unlimited in preparation for the trip. We made our way independently to Sydney staying overnight in a hotel close to the airport and heading out together (though scattered around the plane) the next day. We transited Santiago on our way to Buenos Aires where we overnighted. There was some excitement when 7 of us were refused entry (Bob was on a British passport and blithely passed through customs) as we had not paid a reciprocity tax. We knew we had to pay such a tax imposed on Australians as pay back for a visa fee on Argentinians, but what we did not know is that this now had to be paid prior to entry to the country, and online.We were being threatened with expulsion. Another Australian, a Tango dance instructor from Melbourne and frequent visitor to Argentina, was also caught out. The day was saved when it was pointed out to the LAN representative that it is their responsibility to ensure that we had appropriate documentation to allow entry into the country we were being flown to and so they organised for their office to pay the tax on my credit card and issue us with receipts. We were up at 3.30am (not as bad as it sounds as we were still biologically in AEST) to catch a flight to El Calafate via Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. The distances in South America are big (3000 kms and 5½ hours to reach our destination. Unfortunately we were not permitted to exit the plane in transit in Tierra del Fuego although Geoff Morffew did make it off the plane! We picked up 2 hire cars (VW station wagons), nominated 2 drivers for each vehicle and headed off on the right side of the road into El Calafate. This town seems to be a Mecca for adventure touring with walks, climbs, kayaking etc advertised and provisioned for. We were travelling by car to Chile the next day so those who were not fully catered for in the refugios (NP huts in Chile) stocked up at the local supermarkets. Although Torres del Paine is a literal marathon distance from El Calafate as the condor flies it is 220kms by road. We headed off the next day through dry flat pampas country stopping every now and again to photograph the wildlife (guanacos, a type of llama, rheas, flightless birds just a little smaller than emus, and various raptors and scavengers). When we crossed the land border fresh food was confiscated by Chilean customs so there was a lot of banana eating going on! Our first refugio sat near the valley leading to the Torres del Paine (Paine towers). Paine is pronounced Pie-nee. Our first walk was to the towers. We had a sunny and still day. The towers were 3 granite columns stretching 2000m above our heads. It was agreed that this sight was worth the cost of the airfare on its own! This was typical of the walking from here on. Modest climbs at low altitude (200-800m) on scrub and mud free well graded tracks with lots of signs. The biota was enough to make anyone homesick with fagus, cushion plants and flowers betraying our common Gondwanaland origins. The other thing was witnessing the geological process of glaciation that is past in Tasmania but ever present in Patagonia with a vast low level ice shelf feed by 8 metres of annual precipitation. We carried overnight packs to allow us to stay in the refugio up in the valley. Our next day walk to the Valle Silencio (Silent valley) was denied by the ranger as only climbers with a permit were allowed further up the valley. We improvised a walk along the southern flanks of the Paine massif in delightful weather. I encourage you to look at my photographs posted on the HWC Facebook site to see how delightful. Our next walk was a beach walk and circuit at Lago (lake) Grey. This 20km glacial lake is fed by a 30km long glacier. Carved icebergs are pushed down the lake by the prevailing katabatic winds and strand in the shallows of the coarse gravel beach. Here they slowly

JULY 2013 31melt leaving the residual harder, deeper and intensely blue ice. We then returned to catch a catamaran to our next refugio after visiting Salto Grande (big waterfall) and surrounds. Our walk up the Valle Frances (French valley) was my favourite of the trip. Again fine, still weather, we passed still reflective lakes steadily climbing beside the river to the glacier where we witnessed a number of avalanches as the sun warmed it. We then followed a tributary into this extensively beech forested valley with an amphitheatre of sheer narrow and broad granite peaks. Imagine 270 degrees of Geryons that are 2 to 3 times taller. Even the view out of the valley was sublime. The next day we walked up along Lago Grey to Refugio Grey the most superior refugio we stayed at. It had leather Chesterfield couches for heaven sake. A general comment on the refugios. They were comfortable with 4-8 bunk beds to a room. Sleeping bags could be hired if you did not want to carry one. All meals, including cooked breakfast and takeaway lunches, could be catered for. Alcohol could be purchased on site. The showers were hot and strong. Some of us (Bob and Darren) went kayaking to the Grey glacier. The rest of us regretted we did not as the threatened wind and rain did not arrive. We than walked and ferried out and drove back to El Calafate sweating on the amount of fuel left in one of the vehicles. There are very few facilities on the Chilean side of the border. We had completed most of the ‘W circuit’ there but had failed to see a puma. El Calafate was our base for a wander around the waterbird sanctuary of Laguna Nimez, a boat trip on Lago Argentina to visit 3 glaciers and witness seracs (icefalls from the terminals of the glaciers) on another cloudless day, and a peak bag. El Calafate was good for steaks, ice-cream and red wine. Our next area to visit was El Chalten, a new town (1984) created by the Argentinians to prevent Chile claiming the area. It gave good access to the northern part of the Glacier National Park with Mt Fitz Roy (3400m) visible from our hostel. The walking here was bookended by beautiful days with overcast conditions on the mountains most days. The landscape was very similar to Torres del Paine with the standout being Cerro Torres, a 3100m column of sheer granite considered unclimbable until the invention of modern climbing equipment and techniques. The last day’s walk was in clear still conditions summiting at around 1590m on the hills to the south of the main range and paralleling it. We then had three days in a very quiet Buenos Aires (it was Easter) which had none of the festivities I would have expected at this time in a Catholic country. CYCLING

Tuesday Cycle 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)

JULY 2013 32 2 Jul: Meet at Risdon Brook Dam. Route: Richmond, Brinktop Rd, Penna Rd, Midway Point, bike track to Sorell, East Coast Highway, Brinktop Rd, Richmond, return to Risdon Brook Dam. 61 km. Intermediate. Bikes All. 9 Jul: Meet at Cockatoo Gully Rd, 4km north of Broadmarsh. Route: Elderslie, Pelham Crossroads, Lyell Hwy, left to Bluff Rd (C183), back to Cockatoo Gully Rd. 56kms. Intermediate. Bikes M&T. 16 Jul: Meet at Mona Ferry building, Hobart waterfront. Suburban ride, western shore and eastern shore finishing back at the Mona terminal. Leader D Tucker (0448 102 307). Bikes All. 23 Jul: Meet at Red Square Café, Cambridge Park (Note: please park in spaces closest to Eastern Outlet). Route: Midway Point, Sorell, Nugent Rd, Wattle Hill, Scrub End Rd, Pawleena, Sorell, Shark Point Rd, Penna Rd, Midway Point, Seven Mile Beach, Estate Rd, Cambridge Park. 57km. Moderate. Bikes M&T. 30 Jul: Meet at Eaglehawk Neck Community Hall. Route: Eaglehawk Neck, Taranna, Koonya, Nubeena, High Peak, Port Arthur, returning to Eaglehawk Neck. Distance 55/60 kms. Intermediate. Bikes All. 6 Aug: Meet at Lindisfarne Rowing Club (bottom of Bay Rd). Route: Clarence Cycleway, Bellerive, Cambridge, Grasstree Hill, Geilston Bay, Clarence Cycleway, Lindisfarne. 50km. Intermediate. Bikes A. For more information or if weather doubtful please phone the leader. For general information re rides please phone Bruce Wilkinson on 6223 5781 or 0418 120 942 Tuesday Rides for August Date Day Meeting Place Leader 13 Aug Tues Huonville B Wilkinson 20 Aug Tues Taroona B Wilkinson 27 Aug Tues Colebrook B Wilkinson Thursday Short Easy Cycle 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 more information or if weather doubtful please phone leader. For general information re rides please phone Chris Schokman on 6225 2213

JULY 2013 33Date Location Leader Phone Starting point 4 Jul Lauderdale/7Mile Bch Malcolm Barron 6243 8082 Ralphs Bay Canal 11 Jul Judbury Stella Bucher 6229 8077 Apex Park H’ville Esp 18 Jul Broadmarsh Jon Grey 6228 5595 Granton Reserve 25 Jul Lindisfarne Wentworth Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 Simmons Park,L’farne 1 Aug Cremorne Mortimer Bay Chris Schokman 6225 2213 Cremorne 8 Aug Intercity Cycleway Cecilia Eriksson 6234 7591 Cornelian Bay Thursday Moderate Cycle Rides Meet at venue for 10.00 am start (ride at own risk). Enquiries to Brian Haas on 6228 4891. 4 Jul: From Burtons Reserve carpark Cygnet, via Balfes Hill and Lower Wattle Grove to Drip Bch. Rtn via Lymington. Approx 37 km. 11 Jul: 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 40km. 18 Jul: From Barilla Holiday Park Cambridge Rd, via Acton Rd, to Lauderdale. Via Nowra Rd, Axiom Way & Seven Mile Bch to Five Mile Bch. Rtn via Pittwater Rd, Tasman Hwy and Kennedy Dve. Approx 36km. 25 Jul: Meet at Ferry Terminal Kettering for 0930 Ferry to Bruny Is, from Roberts Point,via Barnes Bay and Killora to Dennes Point. Rtn via Main Rd. and Barnes Bay. Approx 44km 1 Aug: From. Brighton (William St 1st right entering Brighton), via Broadmarsh Rd to Broadmarsh, to Mangalore and Brighton via Blackbrush Rd and Midland Hwy. Approx 38km. Forward Moderate Cycle Rides for August 8 Aug Richmond - Campania cct. 41km. 15 Aug Surges Bay - Dover cct. 36km. 22 Aug Montrose Bay - Bridgewater cct. 35km. 29 Aug Sorell - Seven Mile Bch cct. 39km. 5 Sep Cradoc - Drip Bch cct. 43/40km. ADVANCE NOTICE Cycle Camp based at Port Sorell Lions Caravan Park. Med. rides daily. from 19 - 26 Oct 2013.

JULY 2013 34WHO’S WHO Executive Committee PRESIDENT Rupert Manners 6292 1310 VICE-PRESIDENT Midj Jones 6243 4192 VICE PRESIDENT Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 SECRETARY John Street 6239 1690 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Dawn Hendrick 6272 2477 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 Storm Foulkes 6229 2913 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), S Foulkes(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), D Jupe, P Watson. SEARCH RESCUE & TRAINING: Pam Powell Convener (6223 5205 H 6232 5216 W), S Denman, G Downer, I Draper, G Kowalik, C Rathbone, M Sherlock

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Mosmann, Ruth Raward. Search and Rescue Contacts In the event of overdue parties, phone Malcolm Sherlock (0417 653 548 or 6273 4179) or Sue Denman (0417 566 670) or Chris Rathbone (6223 6757 H) or Pam Powell (6223 5205 H or 6232 5216 W) or Stuart Whitney (6234 7871 H)

JULY 2013 35HWC Email Addresses President: president@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Secretary: secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Treasurer: treasurer@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Membership Officer: membership@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Walks Secretary: walks@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Walks Data Officer: walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Circular Editors: circular@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Publications: sales@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Delegates and Custodians Bush Walking Tasmania Andrew Davey 6239 6178 and Rupert Manners (backup) Clarence Tracks & Trails Committee Barry Ford 6243 8724 Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 Club Librarian Keith Brown 6233 2271 Equipment Brian Haas 6228 4891 Hut Booking Officer Dawn Hendrick 6272 2477 or 0430 023 693 Alternate Booking Officer Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 Landowners Liaison Book Kevin Hogue 6244 4022 Adrian Jowett 6227 8318 Mail Officer Vicki Martin 6228 3228 Publications Sales Officer Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 Southern Tas. Ski Association: Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Liz Koolhof 6225 4216 Tasmanian Bicycle Council Inc Linda and Tony Cook 6228 4986 Web Manager Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Wellington Park Management Tracks C’ttee John Cannon

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