Milton Branch No 55: February -May 2009 GRADING OF DAY WALKS IN THIS PROGRAM Easy/Slow: Suited to naturalists, photographers who make frequent stops. Short distances only involved. Easy: Distance up to 10km., mainly on good tracks with relatively flat terrain Easy/Medium: Distance up to 15km. mainly on good tracks or relatively flat terrain or shorter distances with some hills and/or more difficult sections. Medium: Distance up to 20km. mainly on undulating tracks or shorter distances with rougher tracks and fairly steep hills. Medium/Hard: As for Medium but includes rougher terrain such as heavy scrub, scrambling up rock faces or boulder-hopping in creeks. Hard: Strenuous walks over long distances (>20km) or shorter distances with many steep ascents and descents or over very difficult terrain. Suited to fit people with a wide experience in bushwalking. Exploratory: Walks in terrain unfamiliar to the leader. Generally suited to fit and experiencedwalkers. All travel distances are return distances. It is suggested that each passenger accepting transport should offer the driver 10 cents per kilometer for fuel. Every person participating in an activity conducted by the National Parks Association of NSW Inc. does so as a volunteer in all respects and as such accepts responsibility for any injury to him/her however incurred. The NPA, its office bearers and walks leaders cannot accept liability in regard to any injury or damage suffered by any person while engaged in any NPA activity. Non-members of the NPA are reminded that they must rely on their own personal injury insurance during these activities. FEBRUARY Sunday 1st NARRAWALLEE INLET, CANOE/KAYAKING Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff Phone: 4456 5746 Grade: Easy, PFD’s compulsory Distance: 10 km Details: Own kayaks/canoes required. Park at northern end of Matron Porter Drive. Paddle upstream with tide through mangroves with crystal clear water. Morning tea and lunch on banks. Return 1) Sunday 8LAKE CONJOLA, CANOE / KAYAKING for afternoon tea at Narrawallee Reserve. Limit: 12 Contact Leaders. Depart: Narrawallee Reserve 9 am. Map: Milton 1:25000 Travel: 0 km th Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff Phone: 4456 5746 Grade: Easy, PFD’s compulsory Distance: 10 km Details: Park at Fishermans Paradise boat ramp or Herbert & Leslie's place. Paddle down Conjola Creek and across upper part of Lake Conjola to sandy beach for morning tea, swim, try different kayaks, lunch. Return to Conjola creek, and if sufficient energy and time explore upper reaches. Limit: 12 Contact Leaders. We have some extra kayaks for boatless beginners – contact leaders to confirm. Map: Tianjara 1:25000 Depart: Fishermans Paradise boat ramp 9 am. Herbert and Leslie's at 8.30 am for those borrowing kayaks. Travel: 0 km th 2) Sunday 8HONEYMOON BAY& LONG NOSE POINT Leader: Leigh Martin Phone: 4455 5187 Grade: Easy Distance: 8 km Details: Drive to Honeymoon Bay on the Western side of Beecroft Peninsular. Walk on good tracks to Boat Harbour and Target Beach Return via Longnose Point. Limit: None Map: Currarong 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 9 am Travel: 160 km th Sunday 15FOREST WALK MEROO NP Leader: Russell Peterson Phone: 4454 0739 Grade: Easy/Medium Walk Distance: 9 km Details: Forest tracks from Princes Hwy to western shores of Meroo Sunday 22SURF BEACH TO LILLI PILLI Lake – circular walk. Limit: None Map: Tabourie 1:25000 Depart: Civic Centre Ulladulla 9 am Travel: 35 km nd Leader: Barry Vidler Phone: 4455 5261 Grade: Easy Walk distance: 8 km Details: Coastal walk along the southern shore of Batemans Bay from Surf Beach to Lilli Pilli via beaches and headlands. Return same way. Limit: None Map: Craigies Batemans Bay & District Depart: Civic Centre Ulladulla 9 am Travel: 120 km MARCH Sunday1stCLEANUPAUSTRALIADAY+ TIPTOPOINTLOOP Leader: Lorraine Clowes Phone: 4455 4661 Grade: Easy Walk Distance: 8 km Details: BRING GLOVES!! Clean up southwards from SLSC area to Collers Beach. Drive to west end of Green St (opposite tip) and park. Walk via Burrill Lake, middens, eagle’s nest to Kings Point. Return mainly along forest tracks and through Wildflower Reserve. Limit: None Map: Milton 1:25000 Meet: SLSC Carpark Mollymook 9 am Travel: 8 km th Sunday 8DEPOT BEACH TO CLEAR POINT Leaders: Gwen & Bob Hall Phone: 4454 4190 Grade: Easy Walk Distance: 8 km Details: Beach and forest walk. From Depot Beach to Pebbly Beach the walk follows a shoreline of rock shelves and pebbles, thence inland along shaded trails to Clear Point area and perhaps beyond. Limit: None Maps: Kioloa & Durras1:25000 Depart: Civic Centre Ulladulla 9 am Travel: 95 km th Thursday 12LITTLE FOREST/TIANJARA PLATEAU MOUNTAIN BIKING/WALKS Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff Phone: 4456 5746 Grade: Medium Distance: 24 km ride, 5 km walk Details: Bike from Mt Bushwalker carpark along Tianjara fire trail. Short walk to morning tea at lookout on Mt Tianjara. On to lunch, where walk to explore Kangaroo Hill (views, war history and magic overhang). On return trip, ascend Turpentine plateau for great views. Limit: None -Contact Leader Essential Map: Tianjara 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 9 am Travel: 45 km th 2) Sunday 15FLORANCE HEAD -MORTON NP Leader: Russell Peterson Phone: 4454 0739 Grade: Easy Walk Distance: 8 km Details: Drive to car park on Little Forest Plateau. Walk is mainly on track with a few diversions through scrub to points of interest.. Limit: None Map: Milton 1:25000 Depart:.Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 9 am Travel: 40 km Depart: Limit: madeeasyusingthebackup4WDparkedat599172. order.Returnviasameroute.Asteepascentof350metrescanbedownstreamtothefirstandsecondfallstotheDiamondCreekaccessroad.DescendtothecreekandfollowitTrail(4WDrequired).Parkat626188andfollowCoondellaFireTrailDetails: Grade: Leader: 1)Sunday15DIAMOND CREEK WATERFALLS Kevin Richards Phone: 4457 3165 Easy/Medium Walk Distance: 11 km From Moruya, drive west along Donald’s Creek Road & Fire – a refreshing swim may be in None -Contact Leader Essential Map: Bendethra 1:25000 Civic Centre Ulladulla 8 am Travel: 200 km th th Thursday19BYANGEEWALLS-MORTONNP Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff Phone: 4456 5746 Grade: Medium/Hard Walk Distance: 13 km Details: Park at Long Gully carpark. Walk up to Castle Gap and ascend Byangee Walls – rope assist available. Lunch at Pickering Point and return by same route. Great views if weather kind. Limit: 10 Contact Leaders. Map: Corang 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 7.30 am Travel: 85 km Saturday 21st 10am – Noon WALKS LEADERS MEETING Formulate next walks program. Optional BYO BBQ after. At the Blacks’: 680A Little Forest Rd, Milton. All welcome. 4456 4005 nd 1) Sunday 22TALATERANG MOUNTAIN Leader: Kevin Richards Phone: 4457 3165 Grade: Medium/Hard Walk Distance: 18 km Details: Walk to Talatering via Mt Bushwalker, Gadara Point and Pallin Pass. If time, sign book near summit. Return by same route. Limit: 6 Contact Leader Maps: Tianjara & Milton 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 7 am Travel: 45 km nd 2) Sunday 22SUSSEX INLET TO SWAN LAKE Leader: Denise Dent Phone: 4441 0752 Grade: Easy Walk Distance: 10km Detail: After setting up car shuttle, walk from Fairview Cr Sussex Inlet via rock platform and Cudmirrah Beach to Swan Lake. Swim? Limit: None Map: Sussex Inlet 1: 25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 9 am, meet leader at Sussex Inlet turnoff carpark. Travel: 80 km th Thursday26THECASTLE-MORTONNP Leaders: Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff Phone: 4456 5746 Grade: Hard Walk Distance: 17 km Details: From Long Gully carpark, walk up Kalianna Ridge and on up to Castle Saddle. Rope assist for climb to top – agility and a head for heights needed. Walk across the top, and return via “the tunnel”. Limit: 8 Contact Leaders. Map: Corang 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 6.30 am Travel: 85 km th 1) Sunday 29LITTLEFORESTPLATEAU–UNDERWESTCLIFFS Leader: Ron Doughton Phone: 4454 1358 Grade: Medium Walk Distance: 11 km Details: Wear scratch protection!! From Mt. Bushwalker carpark descend Beehive Pass. Traverse cliff bases viewing spectacular overhangs and stalactites. Ascend to Gadara Point and return to cars. Limit: 12 Contact Leader Maps: Milton & Tianjara 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 9 am Travel: 45 km th 2) Sunday 29THE BASIN TRACK Leaders: John & Sheila Brooks Phone: 4455 3431 Grade: Easy Walk Distance: 10 km Details: LevelshorelinewalkwithgreatviewsoverSt.GeorgesBasin.From theWoolLanetoSanctuaryPointviaMacleansPointandreturn. Limit: None. Map: Craigies Shoalhaven Street Directory Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 9 am Travel: 85 km APRIL th Sunday 5MINNAMURRA TO KIAMA Leader: Lorraine Clowes Phone: 4455 4661 Grade: Easy/Medium Walk Distance: 12 km Details: Drive to Kiama. 10:31 train to Minnamurra.Spectacular coastal walk to Kiama. Some rocks, one steep climb. Coffee Kiama. Limit: None -Contact Leader Essential Map: Kiama Local Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 8:30 am Travel: 200 km th Sunday19POINTUPRIGHT -DEPOTBEACH Leader: Leigh Martin Phone: 4455 5187 Grade: Easy/Medium Walk Distance: 8 km Details: Walk through forests to Pt Upright then via a rough track to North Durras Beach. After lunch, return along the coast to view the unique cliff and sea caves from Pt Upright to Tranquility Bay. Limit: None Map: Sussex Inlet 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 9 am Travel: 95 km th Sunday 26PRETTY BEACH & DURRAS MOUNTAIN Leader: Graeme Cashion Phone: 4456 5226 Grade: Medium Walk Distance: 12 km Details: From Pretty Beach carpark, ascend Durras Mtn along forest tracks. Descend to coast via the east trail and return via coast. Some rock – hopping. One of the best walks in the region! Limit: None Map: Kioloa 1:25000 Depart: Civic Centre Ulladulla 9 am Travel: 65 km MAY rd 1)Sunday3LITTLEFORESTPLATEAU–CLIFFS&CREEKS Leader: Ron Doughton Phone: 4454 1358 Grade: Exploratory Walk Distance: 6 km Details: Dress for walking in scrubby conditions!! Park at Airstrip descend nearby unnamed pass and walk along base of cliffs to Gaolhouse Pass. Explore overhangs and creek outlets along way. Return by Mt Bushwalker track. Limit: 10 Contact Leader Map: Tianjara 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 9 am Travel: 45 km rd 2) Sunday 3MALONEYS BEACH TO THREE ISLET POINT Leaders: Gwen & Bob Hall Phone: 4454 4190 Grade: Easy/Medium Walk Distance: 10 km Details: Coastal walk on the north side of the Clyde River Estuary. Short sections along rocky foreshore. Limit: None Map: Durras 1:25000 Depart: Civic Centre Ulladulla 9 am Travel: 110 km th 1)Sunday10PIGEONHOUSEGORGEMORTONNP - Leader: Kevin Richards Phone: 4457 3165 Grade: Medium/Hard Walk Distance: 17 km Details: From Little Forest carpark to Rusden Head. Descend via rope onto Wombat Ridge and then into Pigeon House Gorge using a short rope. Follow the creek upstream (off-track and rock-hopping). Climb out of the gorge by a cairned route. Return via Rusden Head. Limit: 6 Contact Leader Map: Milton 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 7 am Travel: 40 km th 2) Sunday 10MURRAMARANG NP Leader: John & Sheila Brooks Phone: 4455 3431 Grade: Easy Walk Distance: 8 km Details: From Murramarang Resort along the coast to Myrtle Beach via Wobbegong Bay, Emily Miller Beach, Dark Beach and Flat Rock. We’ll look at Spotted Gums, Burrawangs and geological formations. Limit: None Map: Durras 1:25000 Depart: Civic Centre Ulladulla 9 am Travel: 100 km th Sunday 17MACDONALD STATE FOREST Leader: Dave Wardleworth Phone: 4456 5253 Grade: Medium Walk Distance: 12 km Details: Park under power lines off Martins Ridge Rd. Walk along Whalebone Rd to Conjola Creek. We will cross the creek three times and climb three steep hills before returning to the cars. Limit: None Map: Tianjara 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 9 am Travel: 25 km th 1) Sunday 24MONOLITH VALLEY -MORTON NP Leader: Kevin Richards Phone: 4457 3165 Grade: Hard Walk Distance: 17 km Details: From Long Gully carpark follow the Byangee track to the base of The Castle then head west to join the Castle track. Follow this and enter Monolith Valley via Mooryan Pass. Explore the valley and the ascent pass to Mt Owen (if time permits). Return to carpark via Nibelung Pass and Kalianna Ridge. Limit: 6 Contact Leader Map: Corang 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 6 am Travel: 85 km th 2) Sunday 24WANDANDIAN CREEK – YERRIYONG SF Leader: Barry Vidler Phone: 4455 5261 Grade: Easy Walk Distance: 8 km Details: Walk from the north along forest trails to Wandandian Creek and return. Limit: None. Map: Sassafras 1:25000 Depart: Mick Ryan Reserve Milton 9 am Travel: 80 km