NEXT WALK: 20 May - Little Mumbulla

Walk Leader(s) Helen Turton

Meet at: cnr Princes' Hwy and Stephenson's Lane (1^st turn on R past McLeod's Hill, 25 km north of Bega.)

Time: 9:30 am

Grade: Moderate

Description: Walking through farmland, then climbing through bush (no track), to lunch stop with extensive views.

Distance: 6 km
NB (from editor) - please make sure you wear appropriate footwear and take sufficient water. 

LAST WALK: 6 May - Mimosa Ridges

Walk Leader(s) Delma Bennett

Meet at: Old quarry in Bournda Nature Reserve on Sapphire Coast Drive.

Time: 9:00 am

Grade: Moderate

Description: With thanks to Max Cook and his initial thoughts on where this walk should lead. A circular walk along creekbeds and the occasional ridge thrown in just to keep the blood flowing (open bushland and some scrub).

Distance: 8 km

Peter re-inventing the stone axe.

 

Robert resorts to desperate measures to find a way home ;)

22 April - Mystery Bay

Walk Leader(s) Rob Lewin

Meet at: Central Tilba turnoff / Haxtead rd (about 23km north of Cobargo on Princes Hwy on top of hill)

Time: 9:30 am

Grade: Easy/Moderate

Description: Eurobodalla National Park (.62 low tide at 1439)

Terrain: Mostly beaches, walking tracks and bush roads

Distance: 12 km

Mark Oakley sent the following (thanks Mark!):
"Following are some photos from today's walk around Mystery bay.

A bumper field of 28 to start, with some retirements at lunch and later to leave about 10 at the very end.

A very enjoyable day, despite the persistent water and damp underfoot and the grey skies.  We had only a little rain at lunch time, which our leader managed to minimise by providing a covered pavilion to eat under.

The coast was different again to other areas already seen and the sea tended to boil quite a bit.  Many expressed a desire to return later to look further. A small tunnel through the cliff was found and explored."

CANCELLED WALK: 1 April - Genoa River Gorge

Due to there being too much water in the Gorge, this walk has been CANCELLED.

Walk Leader(s) Ian Nerrie

Meet at: Pambula Post Office at 6:30 AM SHARP

Grade: Hard

Time: 6:30 am

Description: I plan to park the cars at the Waalimma Road NPWS campsite. Then walk along Yambulla creek to its junction with the Genoa River. From this junction, and depending on river levels and rainfall, I plan to enter the Gorge and proceed downstream for approximately 2km.

Apparently this is the best section of the Gorge to visit. It would be nice if the sun was out and shining on the gorge walls!

This walk is classified as HARD.

Walkers to have a change of clothes left in the vehicles. Lots of wading, rock hopping, scrub bashing can be anticipated.

Walkers must telephone Ian Nerrie on 02 6495 4617 to discuss.

16 March to 18 March - Croajingolong N.P. - Thurra River

Walk Leader(s): Lyn Evans and Phil Kendall

Meet at: Thurra River campground

Description: Terrain: Beach, rocky headlands, sand dunes, coastal scrub, walking trails and river bed

Time: Friday afternoon/evening

This is a weekend camp in Croajingalong National Park. The Thurra River campground can be reached via Cann River (about 2 hours via either the Princes Highway or Cann Valley Highway). The road turns off in Cann River township and takes about 45 minutes, the last section being unsealed (expect some pot holes and corrugations). It is well signposted as Point Hicks and Thurra/ Mueller camps at several points along the way. Arrival time is flexible from lunchtime on, since there is no organised walk on the Friday but various opportunities to walk or relax for those arriving early.

Grade: Moderate

Time: 1:00 pm

Distance: 10 km

The Saturday walk will start about 9.00 am and will be a circular walk which has a bit ofeverything, including lots of spectacular views and interesting and varied terrain and vegetation. There is a very small but dense section of coastal scrub where gaiters would be useful. Rock hopping around the headland is optional, if you are not keen on this, there is an easy walking trail alternative. Bring plenty of water in case of a warm day plus lunch.

Opportunities for swimming in several locations.

The campground has basic facilities (pit toilets, a few tables and shared fireplaces) and some campsites are suitable for caravans/camper trailers. You will need to bring drinking water, washing water is available from the river (bring a bucket). The cost is $20 per campsite per night, bookings are not necessary.

There are several possible shorter walks on the the Sunday morning and there are plenty of things to see and do in the vicinity. Lighthouse tours are available at 1.00 pm for those interested.

If you require further information, please contact Lyn or Phil.

Thanks for the photos Lyn and Phil - would have loved to have been there, but our new granddaughter Ivy was a slightly higher priority (mum and bub doing really well)      :)

4 March - Gorge-ous Mimosa

Walk Leader(s) Ian Bovill and Ulrike Groiss

Meet at:  Tanja. Intersection of Dr. George Mountain Rd and Tathra-Bermagui Rd. Note: If you are coming via Dr. George Mountain Rd. please call me the morning of the walk - we might save you some driving.

Time: 9:00 am

Grade: Easy/Moderate

Description: This is a relatively short walk, but mostly through open bush and simple rock-hopping, some tracks. We explore one of the beautiful, secret gorges of Mimosa National Park. If there is rain before this walk, we will have to switch to another walk in Mimosa.

Distance: 7 km

Summer Walk #1 Sunday 22nd January 2012

Peter Guthrey has come up with a great way for you to walk off a bit of that extra weight picked up over a too-enjoyable Christmas:

Meet: Mogareeka (north side of the bridge over the Bega River at Tathra)

When: 9:00 am, Sunday 22 January

What: coastal ramble with some beach and forest

Grade: easy to easy-moderate

Distance: NEGOTIABLE :-)
Thanks Peter!