Mt Wright is accessed from the track in to Lake Rhona.  We cross the Gordon River and head due west, with the aim of ascending the ridge to the Mt Wright Arches, and from there to the summit.  The views should be good, though looking on the damage caused by the Gell River fires through the Denisons will be a bit heartbreaking. 

It will be a long day.  Expect button grass, scrub, and a very steep climb to the summit of Mt Wright, and no less steep on the return.

If you enjoy a steep scramble of “190m of up” on rocks, and pushing through scrub over-growing the track as respite from the rocks, then you will find this to be a lot of fun. You will be negotiating some low hanging branches at the start of the Yellow Paint part of the walk. Scrub/gardening gloves will be useful.
We will meet and start the walk at the Lower Springs car park, and follow various mountain tracks to the Chalet.
The Yellow Paint track is a little used, unmarked, but reasonably well cairned, track behind the Chalet and ends up near the top of the Panorama track.
I have heard of it as the Yellow Paint track but I’ve never seen signs of Yellow paint .
I have also heard it referred to as the Sassafras track because of a lone sassafras along the route. We did spot that on my last club walk there, but I missed it on my last fun scramble up that way. So it will be something to keep an eye out for.
We’ll head to the summit observation shelter and after lunch come down the ZigZag track and complete a circuit back to the Springs.

From the carpark we will cross the footbridge and walk along Kingston Beach to the Kingston Sailing Club and up to access the Boronia Beach Walking track. We will follow this track through to Boronia Beach where we will enjoy elevenses before returning via the same route to our lunch spot, hopefully in one of the shelter areas but possibly bring a fold up chair in preference to sitting on the ground! As always this can be flexible to suit a busy time of year: walk and share lunch, walk only or lunch only. Come and celebrate the end of another happy year on the track sharing good food with good friends. If you are walking please register but if only coming for lunch just turn up, all welcome!

From the end of the Mersey road we will walk up to Chalice Lake and then onto Tent Tarn where we will base ourselves for two nights.  Day 1 involves about 8 km and about 700 m of ascent.  The next  day will involve exploring the surrounding area including particularly Cathedral Mountain and the nearby peaks that overlook the upper Mersey and across towards the Overland Track.  On Day 3 we will retrace our route back to the cars.

Some of the walk is off track. This is not going to go at a fast pace and will allow ample time for savouring the views, botanising or swimming.

This peak has been on my mind for a while, and after a (fair) bit of encouragement on a previous daywalk, we thought it would make an interesting bookend to South East Cape on the Winter Solstice - Leillateah on the Summer Solstice. Saturday, 21st December, Hobart will have 15 hours 21 minutes and 5 seconds of daylight - we will use all of this and a bit more, if things go right. If things go wrong, we might use some of Sunday as well. Anticipate ~19km, ~847m of elevation gain, ~15 hours, ~8-9 hours ascending, ~6-7 hours descending, lots of Cutting Grass, some Button Grass, enough Scrub to last a while (some over head high), a bit of rock and a nice challenge. Leillateah is between 780m and 790m in height, but its situation should provide interesting views of the Southern Ranges, with The Hippo being just over a valley. I have not climbed Leillateah before, few people have. Becca (Rock Monkey) quoted Aristotle, "The whole being greater than the sum of it's parts", as she reflected on her companions after her ascent and the critical importance of team work and mutual support in successfully completing a challenging climb like this. The guilty parties in this activity appearing on the Program are included in the start team, and limited places are available for Club Members who are (seriously) up for a challenge. Prior Alpine walking experience with members of the start team is a pre-requisite. 

We will start at Dru Point and walk along to the Esplanade following that to the start of the Dave Burrows Walk which winds its way through natural bushland, the canopy includes eucalypts, casuarinas, wattles and various understory with views across North West Bay to Bruny Island, Coningham and Tinderbox, plus birds, and sea life.  We will stop for morning tea along the way then make our way to the end of the Track, cross the Channel Highway and enter the Pobblebonk Reserve which we circumnavigate returning to the Dave Burrows Walk and hence back to Dru Point, having lunch somewhere along the way.

We will head along the North South Track having morning tea somewhere along the way with views.  Continue past Junction Cabin to the turn-off to Lakin's Lair.  A little bit of a climb up to sandstone caves.  We will have lunch on top of the cave then climb up through scrub and make our way across to Hunter's Track and descend to Junction Cabin and back along the Lenah Valley Track to the Springs, coffee at Lost Freight for those who wish.  Fred Lakin used to take his family up to the cave in the 1930's for weekends/holidays, hence 'Lakin's Lair', Fred's father was an early member of the Hobart Bushwalking Club.

We will launch from the South Arm Boat Ramp. Space is at a premium, so some coordination and patience will be required to get all craft and gear down to the water. Once all the kayaks have been launched we will proceed south along the coast to Seacroft Bay, around Cape Deliverance, across Pot Bay to the Iron Pot. My intention is to circumnavigate the Iron Pot, not land. Then paddle north towards Cape Direction, cutting through the chain of small islands and back into Pot Bay. Because of the exposed nature of this paddle, staying as a group will be paramount. From Pot Bay we will round Cape Deliverance, crossing Seacroft Back back to the boat ramp. Again, coordination and patience will be required to get all craft and gear back to the cars. I have paddled to the Iron Pot a few times. This activity is weather, wind, swell and wave height dependent.

These 2 short, rough, off track walks are in the Central Highlands, west of Tunbridge. Allow about a 90 minute drive to get to the first walk . The second about 15 minutes further. All up about 240km rtn. The access road from the Midlands Hwy is mostly gravel & generally well maintained. The first walk (only 1.5 km)  is in the Tunbridge Tier Conservation Area. There is no track - it’s rocky & scrubby. Progress will be slow. We’ll have morning tea at the lookout. After returning to the cars we’ll drive to the start of the Mt Franklin “walk”. The last 7kms of this drive is a little rough, but I have driven it in a 2WD without difficulty. After parking the cars we will walk 1.3 kms up a 4WD track, then head off track across logs, branches, rocks, scrub & the odd boulder. Once again, progress will be slow. The summit is marked by a cairn & this will be our lunch spot. There is a wedge- tailed eagle’s nest somewhere near the summit. I hope we can spot it. We make our way back to the 4WD track on a slightly different route. The ascent for this second walk is 210m. 

We will start by climbing a steep narrow track from Eaglehawk Neck to Cash’s Lookout (views of the Neck area) then on to the rest of the ridge beyond. More gentle climbing continues along the forested ridge to Lichen Hill and Tatnells Hill.  These are the highest points on the Tasman Peninsula and there is an interesting diversity of vegetation along the way. We will then join the Tasman Coastal Track with a possible deviation to Clemes Peak if time permits.  We will finish at Waterfall Bay where we plan to leave a car to avoid the 6km trudge back to the start. Total about 15 km, 750 m climbing.

Note:Anyone wishing to do the one way of this walk 3.4k, contact me Helen at time of registration and I will arrange transport back to starting point.

This pretty walk follows alongside the Derwent on a mixture of gravel and pavement surfaces.Great views towards the Western shore and to kunyani as we make our way on towards Anzac Park and Simmons Park where we'll have a spell and your choice of a snack or early lunch, alternatively we can lunch back at Geilston Bay on our return to our cars.

We will start near the Orford Park near the Millington Beach Conservation area and walk along Millington's beach, around the headland and East Shelley Beach and along to the end of Spring Beach.

We will return the same way.

It is a combination of beach walking, formed walking tracks, a bit of dirt road and a little bit of across rocks - there are some wonderful sandstone formations.  For anyone not totally confident of balance, walking poles might help here.

If the weather is suitable, a swim might be included.

The pace will be gentle, with time to beachcomb and possibly quite a long lunch break to have fun with the rock pools or swim.

A lovely long cup of coffee, or something, at a cafe near the bridge can round off the day for those so inclined.

For those that want to explore the Mount Anne area without the scary heights, we will walk into to what I have been refering to as the "Back of Anne".

Day 1 - We will do the final day of the Mt Anne circuit but in reverse, leaving from Red Tape Creek we will climb on to the Sarah Jane Plateau and head towards the Lonely Tarns camping area where there are tent platforms and a toilet. I expect at this time of the year it will be fairly busy but we will make the most of it.

Day 2 - We will potter around, possibly visiting Angel Falls.

Day 3 - We will head back to the cars from Lonely Tarns to Sarah Jane Plateau, where we will encounter a mixture of planking, rock slabs and muddy sections. The descent to Red Tape Creek has extensive planking and bridges to protect the vulnerable surrounds.

I have marked this as medium-hard due to the steep sections we will encounter, the longer days of around 12km and the remote nature of the camp. I have not camped in this area before.

We will walk uphill at a leisurely pace along the Cascade and Myrtle Gully tracks to our lunch spot at Junction cabin. Then along the Lenah Valley, Shoobridge and Lower Sawmill Tracks followed by an undulating section along the Middle Island Fire Trail. This will take us back to the top end of the Cascade Track and back down to the carpark. The walk is almost "easy-medium" but graded "medium" due to a fairly steady climb of around 500 metres before our lunch stop. 

We will meet at Station Lane Sorell and travel approx 10 kls to the end of Sharkpoint Road Penna to Flexmore Park the farm we will be walking on (permission received)

We will start walking from the farm yard where we will leave our cars and start walking on a formed road and across paddocks to start the incline to Mt Lord.Once on top we will walk along the ridge to check out all the views all around us.

Mt Lord has the lights on it for the planes for approaching Hobart airport from the North.

Once we are finished checking out the views we will retrace our footsteps back to our cars.

Morning tea and lunch will be had somewhere on the track with a view.

Elevation gain about 300 meters

There is a few  steep sections but not very long!

Might be a good idea to bring gaiters to protect your socks from grass seeds, like spear grass etc.

Coffee afterwards, somewhere in Sorell.

We will meet at Fern Glade Car Park and car pool (for those wishing to do so) to Neika.  From Neika we will walk the pipeline track, which, after a couple of hundred metres of gentle uphill, is mostly level and shady with some lovely eucalypts, tree ferns and small creeks. We will make the short diversion to Silver Falls, if the group wishes; this does involve a bit of a hill but the falls are rather lovely.  The pace will be gentle (aka slow!)

There is an option of coffee or a cold drink or lunch at Ferntree Tavern, or takeaway coffee with lunch eaten in the park opposite the tavern.

From Fern Tree, car pool drivers will be returned to their cars at Neika. 

We will meet in the carpark on gellibrand drive ready to head off at 9.30 heading on the Mortimer bay coastal track and find a nice spot on the beach for morning tea, then along to goats bluff for lunch before the short steep climb up onto storm bay view track and onto the emu track to complete the circuit back to the cars. Coffee or ice cream at TCM on the way home .

My initial concept involves accessing The Spires area via Lake Gordon using Seakayaks, then initially walking north before swinging west. We will be aiming to climb all Conical Mountain, Innes High Rocky, Flame Peak, Double Spires, High Spires, False Dome, The Camel, White Pyramid and Curly. But the final trip details and itinerary will be negotiated between team members, taking into consideration individual goals and the weather forecast.

TBA

We will car share from Morphetts Road, Neika to the Upper Springs car park.  After climbing the steps to the Milles Track we follow that to the Snake Plains turn-off, which can be a bit rocky with one short steep climb.  After approximately 2.5km we have morning tea before descending on the Snake Plains Track which is steep and can be rocky, walking poles recommended.  We will have lunch somewhere on that 2.8km approximately down hill stretch to the Pipeline Track and stomp approximately 5.1km back to Morphetts Road

A further update.  After consulting those who have already done it, we need a very long day to do both KW2 and KW3 in a day from the campsite at Slatters.  I want to keep that option open, though at the same time my preference is to move camp and take more time to explore the southern end of the range - it looks - and is beautiful.  And of the two access options, preference is swinging towards walking in, though in summer perhaps the kayak option might be looked at again.  Currently lake levels are almost full, which might make walking access more difficult.  Hopefully levels will drop over the summer.

This trip is aimed squarely at the southern King Williams, with Slatters Peak also on the menu.  There are two main options to get to the range: walk from Harbacks Rd, or kayak.  If you are interested in coming please get in touch asap, and let me know whether kayaking is an option for you or not.  My (marginal) preference is to walk it, as this means we are less weather dependent in terms of getting in, and more particularly, getting home.

I have deliberately opted for a five day trip to give us a chance of exploring the southern plateau a little more.  While most of the walking will be off-track and in places very scrubby, the southern part of the range is reputed to be delightful.  

If you are interested, please get in touch.  I will need to know you are capable for this walk, as success depends on everyone being able to make it.  There are no easy 'outs' from the southern KWs. 

Today's walk is on the official date of Australia Day. The circuit will begin from Lindisfarne, proceed to Rosny Hill, then cross through Charles Hand Park and the old Golf Course near Eastlands. These latter parks were previously designated  by Clarence Council to become new AFL stadiums, but now the land may be redeveloped as walkable parklands through its City Heart Plan  Return to the cars is via Gordon's Hill. Cafe at Spencers, Lindisfarne, for those who desire.

We will drive from our meeting point in Granton up to the car park at Lake Dobson in Mt Field National Park.  From here we will walk past the ski fields, Rodway Hut, over the Rodway Range, down to K-Col hut and then up past Naturalist Peak and up to the summit of Mt Field West.  Amazing cushion bushes and spectacular views (unless it's foggy or raining!)

Depending on daylight hours, weather  and group motivation we can either return the same way or, for a bigger and even better day, return via The Watcher, Newdegate Hut and Tarn Shelf.  This would increase the walk time to around 10 hours (but it's worth it on a good day!).

Recce note- walked out and back the same way with group of 4 on 23 November 2024.  8.25 hours including a couple of breaks; a decent workout for sure!

For those of you who are interest to see how our mushrooms are grown.  We will have a tour inside one of the tunnels that used to be used when the Sorell to Bellerive railway was in use.  This is now a mushroom farm.  It is a very grand stone built tunnel with a great entrance.  We will get to see the mushrooms in varying stages of growth along with the laboratory facilities.   They do also sell the mushrooms from there.

We start the walk at Lime Bay, following a track, indistinct in places, up Black Rock Hill (110m) and around the low cliff line of Green Head, so called for the colour of the surrounding waters, rather than the colour of the bush. It's a rain shadow area and generally very dry. Eventually we descend to a pretty beach and walk along the coast itself. We reach a point where we have to climb a low dune and enter the bush to avoid a somewhat difficult to negotiate gulch and then descend to beautiful Lagoon Beach for lunch and a possible swim. We continue along the beach, cross a sand blow to the Sloping Lagoons, which will be dry, and return to our cars. Great views of the Carlton and Frederick Henry Bay areas from the Head. Coffee at Bangor afterwards, for those who wish.

I must confess I got this idea from a Youtube video. Drive to Coles Bay and on to Sleepy Bay, Freycinet National Park, leaving a car at the main Car Park. Saturday afternoon climb Mt Parsons 331m and Mt Baudin 413m. Taking our time to explore the area and take photographs. Find an overhang or rock shelter to bivy under. Watch both sunset and sunrise. Sunday continue the traverse to Mt Dove 485m and Mt Amos 454m, again taking our time to explore and take photographs, before dropping down the track to the main car park. Retrieve the car(s) from Sleepy Bay and drive back to Hobart, stopping for a late lunch on the way. Note; while I've climbed all five peaks of The Hazards, I haven't completed the Hazards Traverse before. As the Pink Granite of The Hazards is treacherous in the wet, dry conditions will be required. Anticipate lots of scrambling over tick, some exposure, some friction climbing, teamwork will be required.

We will meet at Tynwald car park in New Norfolk before heading for Wombat Moor in Mt Filed National Park.  We set off across the moor to the base of Mt Mawson where we begin our ascent up across a small scree slope then up to the first summit.  After reaching that we will head off in a North Westerly direction towards the ski fields exploring the plateau on our way.  I hope to make our descent down the Golden Stairs but if this is not possible, we will head to the access road to the ski fields and make our descent from there.  Once at Lake Dobson if we haven’t done a car shuffle, we will walk back to the cars at Wombat Moor.

A good introduction to overnight walking and camping.  This c. 5 hour walk into South Cape Rivulet is the start of the South Coast Track if you were to leave from Cockle creek and head for Melaleuca. We will pool our transport so that we take the minimum number of cars unless any participants plan to stay at Cockle Creek the before the walk or after we return.  We will discuss this well before the walk. We will meet outside Banjos in Huonville ready to leave there at 8am. The start of the walk is relatively flat then we descend on to South Cape beach where we will walk along before climbing up and over a long headland, past Lion Rock and down on to the beach at South Cape Rivulet.  We will set up our tents and hopefully have a leisurely afternoon enjoying the peace of South Cape Rivulet.  I have purposefully put this walk on at the start of the week to avoid the weekend campers so that we may have the campsite to ourselves. Please contact me if you have any questions. 

We will start from Penelope Place and follow various parts of the Tangara Trail.  Some will be in the bush and some in open areas.  This is virtually flat, with a couple of gentle uphill sections.  Morning tea will be held along the way.  This is a “there and back” walk.

Lunch venue TBA 

Meet at the Margate Train rear Carpark at 9.am

We will drive to Eggs and Bacon Bay to begin walking by 10.00 am.

Walk along the coastline past Mickeys Beach and Randall's Bay with morning tea along the way. We will walk up Echo Sugarloaf Hill via the circuit track opened in 2021, with lunch on top of the hill.We will complete the circuit and retrace our steps back to our cars. 

Coffee, ice cream or drinks on way back probally Margate.

The Festival of Maccas is back to celebrate the local area of Kooparoona Niara, the Palawa name for the Great Western Tiers and means ‘Mountains of the Spirits’. Mole Creek is our base camp and there is fabulous walking available in the area.

The plan is to have tent based camping at our property in Mole Creek (Maccas Shed) and walk, relax and enjoy the local area.

You will need to bring camping equipment as no accommodation is provided. If you would rather not camp there are many local accommodations options available including the Wandering Trout, Blackwood Park and others.

There will be a camp kitchen set up with hot and cold running water, gas cookers, fridge and a BBQ. Again, there are lots of local food options if you would rather not "rough it". There will be limited refrigeration so please bring eskies, ice is available at the local supermarket and pub.

Please bring camp chairs, blankets to make yourselves at home. Also bring your bathers as the local pool may be open if the weather is nice!

The walk program will be listed separately and you are required to register for the walks separately to this registration. Priority will be given to those who participate in the walks not just those who wish to camp as we have limited facilities on site.

A cover charge of $5 per person, per day will be required to cover cost of power, gas and portable toilets.

Hope to see you all soon!

Yeates Track, also know locally as the South Mole Creek Track, is historically important access to the Great Western Tiers and the Chudleigh Lakes system. It was a stock route and tourist route, as well as access for local sawmillers in more recent times (50 years!) and likely used by the local Pallittorre people for centuries before this.

A wide easy to follow track it gradually climbs to the Central Plateau Conservation Area through beautiful forest on to the flat and wild peaks of this area. We will find a sheltered spot with a view to enjoy dinner and sunset before heading back in twilight to the cars.

There are several vantage points where we can look down on to the township of Mole Creek and more importantly view Macca Shed from on high.

All members who register for the Festival of Maccas are welcome to attend this opening walk, the terrain is bouldery only for a short section at the top and the uphill walking is approx 2 hours of gradual incline.

Drive to Orford and on to Rheban Beach. After unloading and packing the kayaks we'll launch into Carrickfergus Bay, paddling along Rheban Beach to Sandpit Point and Lachlan Island. Crossing the Mercury Passage to Point Lesueur, Edina Point and landing at Encampment Cove to camp for two nights. On Sunday we can either paddle across Shoal Bay, around South Maria Island to Riedle Bay as a day trip, or walk across McRaes Isthmus to South Maria Island to explore on foot. Monday we will break camp, repack the kayaks and paddle back over the Mercury Passage to our cars. Note; I haven't paddled to Maria Island before, but have been thinking about this trip for a while. Participants will be required to demonstrate basic paddling and self rescue competency prior to the trip. This activity is weather, wave and swell dependent. 

Winterbrook Falls is in the Black Bluff region and is one of Tasmania's largest waterfalls. It is probably best viewed in Winter when there are higher volumes of water but it has long been on the list and so a perfect time to give it a shot.

The track as I understand it is fairly well marked in most place and starts of with a gradual incline as it used to be an old tramway. Closer to the falls it becomes steeper and more alpine vegetation. I have not walked this track before.

As the climate around Bluff Range is very changeable please bring full wet weather gear and layers as we may start out in sunchine and end in rain or vice versa!

We will have approximately 1.5 hours drive in each direction to get to the start of this walk in South Nietta.

This walk will leave from Macca's where we will travel through to Sheffield (approx 35kms) and a short distance to the Badgers Road Carpark where the walkers will be dropped off to wait for the drivers to return from the car shuffle to the Morgan Skyline Trailhead where we will finish the walk.

The walk encompasses the Badgers Ridgeline Track and combines sections of other tracks that make up the Badger's Network including  Morgan Skyline, Nose Rock Circuit, Jarman's Skyline, Kimberley's and, Maraea's Lookout Tracks. I am anticipating some great views from the track and the 20 lookouts on the way.

There will be both ascent and descent with this walk which I plan to walk North to South.

I am hoping to complete a recce of the walk in the near future, the walk may be shortened or updated to reflect the current track conditions and what we can achieve in the day.

The plan is to visit Lobster Falls, Westmorland Falls, and Montana Falls which are all easy walks ranging from 2 to 4 km although the track to Lobster Falls has a steep section with loose rocks. On the way back to Maccas we'll stop at Honeycombe Cave with the option of checking out the wide entrance cavern.  

On the short drives between walks there is the option of a coffee and/or lunch stop in Chudleigh, Mole Creek or the 41 Degrees South Salmon Farm (menu on their website).

Maximum number of 8 (two cars) is due to the small parking areas at the start of several of the walks.

Mt Pillinger on the February Plains overlooking the Mersey River valley is one of the peaks you see as you walk up the Arm River.

Instead of accessing it via the Arm River, we will take the alternative route off the Maggs Spur which I find much less steep and seems to get you closer to the start of the peak approach. I walked this track earlier in the year.

The landscape is full of ancient pencil pines and is stunning.

The climb to the summit of Mt Pillinger if fairly short, but sharp and if a clear day will provide views that go on and on.

I have graded this medium (rather than medium-hard) due to the reasonably short track but with several steep sections including some rocky terrain as we near the summit.

We will do a car swap and start from Kings Rd and climb the Face Track.  I have reconnoitred this and it is steep and a bit loose underfoot at first (poles were helpful) and there are a couple of easy rock scrambles (which were quite fun).  The ascent is 850 metres, with the last 100m quite gentle.  It will be at a gentle pace!  

We will then descend the normal route down the Mt Roland Track to O'Neils Rd (about 800 m descent but more gentle and a better track. 

Devil’s Gullet Lookout ( near Lake Mackenzie) is reached by taking a short, well-formed track. Elevation gain is 200m. Spectacular views include Cradle Mountain- Lake St Clair World Heritage Area, Mt Ossa & Walls of Jerusalem. 

Nearby is the track to Sandy Lake Hut . This replica was built by  the Mountain Huts Preservation Society. The track is relatively flat, but a bit rocky in parts & follows the shoreline of Lake Mackenzie to the Hut’s location on a peninsula between Lady Lake Bay & Pine Marsh Bay. We retrace our steps to return to the cars. 

***Expressions of Interest***

Expressions of Interest are sought for an off-track explore of the Tarn of Islands and the northern route off the Arm River track to the February Plains with guest organiser Ian Hayes of the Mountain Huts Preservation Society (MHPS), organised by myself. This will be held immediately after the Festival of Maccas but does not form part of the program for this event.

At this stage the likely itinerary is to proceed up the Arm River to Basil Steers Hut #3 (The Smurf Hut) a upcoming project of MHPS via the hut ruin at Lake Price and possible the plane crash site. We will explore the Tarn of Islands and then visit Lake Rosa, Lake Steers and possibly Lake How. We will likely camp in 2 spots however depending on the final itinerary we may also base camp and day walk to points of interest.

Ian Hayes is a long term founding member of the MHPS and the current secretary. He is a wealth of knowledge on the huts and history of this area.

If you are interested in attending please add your name to the waiting list. I am currently confirming with Ian how many he would be comfortable taking into this sensitive area. If there is a large number I am considering running the trip again later in March.

Details to be confirmed

We'll meet at Lewis Park to car shuffle to the walk start at Forest Hill Rd, which is accessed at the end of Lauderdale Wetlands.

The walk starts with a gentle short uphill track through a pretty forested area, coming up to a spectacular view of Fredrick Henry Bay, we continue on via the coastal track to Mays Beach. At the northern end of Mays Beach we rejoin the coastal track that takes us around the headland and on to Lauderdale Canal for morning tea break.

From here we have a 6klm distance to get to back to Seven Mile Beach, there a plenty of nice places along the way to choose from for our lunch break. There are a few undulating sections on this walk with no notable long uphill sections.

It's my intention to have a leisurely walk with perhaps the opportunity for a swim either along the way or back at Seven Mile Beach.

We'll meet at Lewis Park to car shuffle to the walk start at Forest Hill Rd, which is accessed at the end of Lauderdale Wetlands.

The walk starts with a gentle short uphill track through a pretty forested area, coming up to a spectacular view of Fredrick Henry Bay, we continue on via the coastal track to Mays Beach. At the northern end of Mays Beach we rejoin the coastal track that takes us around the headland and on to Lauderdale Canal for morning tea break.

From here we have a 6klm distance to get to back to Seven Mile Beach, there a plenty of nice places along the way to choose from for our lunch break. There are a few undulating sections on this walk with no notable long uphill sections.

It's my intention to have a leisurely walk with perhaps the opportunity for a swim either along the way or back at Seven Mile Beach.

Okay. Seventh time lucky? You'll need to be prepared to pay your ferry fares in advance ($110 by 8/2/2025) and share vehicle costs. The plan is to catch the first ferry up the lake on Saturday at 9 o’clock and head up towards the Labyrinth through Pine Valley. In favourable weather we would follow the Lake Elysia track then the ridge line to the Minotaur and camp in the saddle between the Minotaur and Mount Gould at about 1290 metres. Otherwise we may camp at Pine Valley. We’ll explore the Guardians next day if the weather’s okay and return to Pine Valley. On day three, we will pack up and head back to Narcissus for the ferry to Cynthia Bay at 3:30 pm.  The total distance is not great but some of the walking is challenging and off-track.  All up it’s about 14 kilometres each way along this route from Narcissus to the Guardians.  The climb from the start to the Guardians summit is about 650 metres.

This walk will only proceed if there are suitable on-ground conditions and a favourable weather window.

We will meet at Big Bend Car Park ready for heading off at 9.00am.  We will walk along a fire trail then a well marked track to Pulpit Rock and Mt Connection.  There will be some rock scrambling to reach the summit where, hopefully, we will have an early lunch admiring the view.  We will return the same way we came. When we get back to the car park, if anyone is interested, we may do Mt Arthur as well as we will be in the vicinity. 

This is most definitely not a bush walk.  This is a peaceful, semi-rural meander, partially following two sections of the Jordan River in the back streets of Brighton and Pontville.  The ground underfoot is a mixture of cement paths, gravel paths, connecting laneways and a short section of bitumen and verge walking.  Most of the route lends itself to a slow stroll, and appreciation of the surrounding environment, although joggers are sometimes encountered!  It’s a great walk and talk circuit, with minimal concern for roots and rocks.  The walk should be completed within two hours, allowing time for elevenses at the picnic area, or the nearby Brighton Bakery.

Two and a bit hours drive from Hobart, past Maydena and then on to Condominium Creek on the road to Lake Pedder.  Then a very long day, via High Camp hut and Mount Eliza, with lots of large boulders to navigate, and then a tough scramble to the summit of Mount Anne that may not be for all.

More than 1400m of ascent for the day (and the same descent obviously!)

Its definitely a dry weather walk- an alternative in the SW will be provided if it looks like a wet day

More details to be provided soon

We will drive to the Tasmanian Bushland Garden (entry donations are welcomed), do a 1.5 km walk, then have morning tea. Continuing on, we drive to Lisdillon Saltworks Beach, wander along the beach, ruins & to the jetty. As an extra, I’ve another beach & walk in mind but I’ve yet to check these out . I’ll amend the event description when I’ve done that! 

We will travel from Station Lane to Pawleena approx 6 kls to the lavender farm on the left opposite the Pawleena Hall.Once there we will be able to roam around the lavender bushes for as long as we like, then we will check out 2 old buildings that have been restored.

The owners (Claire and Brendon) will provide some history on the old buildings.

We will then travel a bit further (by cars) to the Pawleena reservoir where we will be able to walk around the reservoir on a circuit and enjoy the wildlife that call home there.

If time prevails and energy levels,we can do a little more walking in that area.

Lunch and morning tea somewhere convenient.

Afterwards coffee etc at Sorell somewhere.

After meeting at Station St Sorell at 8.30 we will car pool to start of walk, probably re-grouping at Orford.(unless the road from Copping is greatly improved). About 70km with 15km of gravel.

We will walk from the remnants of the old timber town, Weilangta (Weilangta="tall trees") where there is a grave of a young child killed in an explosion. The timber mill operated from 1911 to 1924 with cut trees carted on trams to the coast at Rheban.

The walk passes through some beautiful rain forest and ferns and climbs to more open forest near the Sandspit Reserve Picnic area where we will have morning tea or lunch, depending on the time.  There may be a creek crossing. (easy) We will return to cars via the same route. There is an optional short walk through a delightful fern forest near the picnic area.

As it is quite a short walk there may be time to drive to Earlham (on the way back to Orford)  for a stroll along the beach where we may see pelicans, swans, dotterel, oyster catchers -but probably not the rare visiting King Penguin.

Coffee at Earlham? Or Orford?

Mount Hobhouse is an offtrack hike with stunning views in good weather. There will be some rock, some scrub and a full day of adventures. Some folks may wish to stay the night and explore additional peaks in the area on the Sunday. There is free camping in several areas near Lake St Clair and King William. Some info from Beccas' blog here: https://rockmonkeyadventures.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/mt-hobhouse-7-july-2014/

The length and duration of the hike, and grade, may change depending on whether access can be obtained from Hydro via the Dam access or we go in via the scrubbier (more fun!) way. The start/finish times are an estimate at this stage.

This will be a leisurely walk at a gentle pace. Photography is encouraged. We'll walk round the back of the waterworks reservoirs and via the stream to Gentle Annie Falls, then via McDermott's farm to the Pipeline Track and up to Ferntree. If we're not too hot and tired, we'll walk the short circuit around Silver Falls and back to Ferntree for lunch but if it's a very hot day, we might buy ice creams and cold drinks and stay at Ferntree instead. We'll return via the Pipeline and then the fire trail from McDermott's Saddle, using the bike/foot track back to the Reserve gates. 

Most people visit Mt Shakespeare as an overnight hike combined with Wylds Crag - carrying overnight packs and encountering some delightful scrub. There is also a way to access Mt Shakespeare as a day trip from a different direction - including with a road walk and then a somewhat ribboned (and overgrown) pad until 500 metres from the summit.

Intel from several people who have completed this route recently have said there is still some scrub (yah!), but we'll have day packs on and it sounds a lot more enjoyable than the longer route with overnight packs. This is a great opportunity to visit the peak for those who are time poor (Wylds as a day trip too), who don't wish to carry large overnight packs, and who are up for an adventure. 

takara limuna (Sheoak Walk) is accessed from Shag Bay Track, the 700m track sites along the Bedlam Walls and has five interpretive panels, a viewing platform, and a central firepit for cultural use by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community. The interpretive panels are embedded with QT codes that allow participants to listen in Tasmanian Aboriginal Language. The Mumirimina people's culture, Country and community history is honored by this trail.

Shag Bay has a more recent Colonial History with farming, a Bone Mill and the wreck of the Nelson.

This will be a leisurely Sunday walk exploring the area and learning about it cultural significance to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community  Followed by a loop walk around the East Risdon State Reserve.

Parking is at the Geilston Bay Recreation Area accessed from De Bomford Lane off the East Derwent Highway. There is parking at the playground/toilets, additional parking can be found near the Community Centre/Tennis Club and on the foreshore. Please note that parking at the Geilston Bay Boat Club is their members only.

These 2 short walks are in the Central Highlands, west of Tunbridge. Allow at least 90 minutes drive each way (240 kms rtn). The access road from the Midlands Highway is mostly gravel & is generally well maintained. Both walks are off track. The first is on Tunbridge Tier Conservation Area. We’ll have morning tea at the lookout. This is a 1.5 km rtn slow walk - rocky & scrubby. Next we drive to the start of the Mt Franklin walk. The last 7kms of the drive is a bit rough, but I have driven it with a 2WD without a problem. After parking the cars, we walk1.3 kms up a gravelly 4wd track then head off-track to the summit. This terrain is littered with logs & branches & is rocky & scrubby. A few boulders will need to be negotiated. Progress will be slow. The summit is marked by a cairn & this is our lunch spot. There is a wedge-tailed eagle’s somewhere near the summit. I hope we can spot it. Ascent for this second walk (scramble!) is 210m. We make our way back to the 4wd track by a slightly different route. 

We will meet at the end of Jetty Road, Old Beach and follow the track along the waterfront.  Morning tea will be at the end of the track before heading back to our cars.

As previously Karen and Kens’ have been good enough to open their garden for us to have lunch, this is a beautiful serene setting for a picnic.

This walk will commence from the Bellerive Ferry Terminal at the end of Victoria Esplanade. If travelling by ferry there is one departing Brooke street Pier at 8.40am. For those driving, you may find parking in surrounding streets or near Kangaroo Bay. The walk does not pretend to be in Charles Darwin's footsteps but we may cross them inadvertently at times. We shall walk via the 2 Bellerive Bluffs and then through Howrah Heights to cross over Mornington hill and through the Waverley Flora Reserve. This will include beach, street and track walking. Max elevation gain 200m. The walk will conclude at Cocomos coffee shop on the Bellerive Boardwalk close to the Ferry Terminal. There is a ferry departing at 4.10 pm for Brooke St Pier.

We'll leave Hobart early and drive out to South Weld Road, via Huonville and Judbury, the latter part of the drive will be on dirt roads.  Driving as close the Mt Frederick as Forestry operations will allow, before parking the car(s) and continuing on foot. Anticipate about 500m of height gain, through untracked forest before attaining the 921m high summit. Be advised I have not climbed Mt Frederick before.

This will be a fabulous walk with the right weather - with some road, some scrub and excellent views - and a HWC peak too.

More information can be found on Becca's blog here: https://rockmonkeyadventures.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/riveaux-mt-17-november-2012/

We will meet at sandfly hall ready to leave at 7.30 for the 100km ( 1 1/2 hours ) drive to the start of the walk at cockle creek . This means we can start walking by 9 to 9.15 am. 4wd cars will be appreciated on the gravel roads.

The south cape bay track is fairly easy and flat on some boardwalk, through marshland, banksia forest, eucalypt forest and rainforest and out on the bluff overlooking the southern ocean.
cairns then lead us onto the beach and about 1 km along to Lion Rock where will have lunch before we return the same way . 

This is about 15 km return so hope to be back to the cars by 4 pm then drive back up to Hobart.

We will meet at the Station Road Carpark, Sorell and then carpool to the start of the walk at Marion Bay.  This is an easy beach walk.  We will then head to Dunally for lunch at the fish restaurant on the waterfront.  We will aim to have lunch around 12.30-1.00.

We will meet at the Halls Saddle carpark. If any of you could car pool to the car park it would be good - space is limited. From there we walk along the Pipeline Track to the Fern Tree area and then take the Fern Glade and Radford's Tracks up to the Springs, Coffee at Lost Freight for morning tea. Then down the Lenah Valley Track to the Shoobridge Track and thence to Betts Vale Track and O' Grady's Falls. We'll have lunch around here. Points of interest that we'll visit on the way will include Rocky Whelan's Cave and Sphinx Rock. After lunch we'll walk along a fire break track to Bracken Lane and from the bottom of Bracken Lane pick up a mountain bike track that takes us back to Halls Saddle. Four hours walking. Back early afternoon.

Catch either the last ferry on Friday or the first ferry on Saturday. Big push on Saturday to camp in vicinity of Walled Mountain. Sunday is another big day with a return walk to Macs Mountain and Mt Nereus. Monday anticipate an early start and another big push to catch the last ferry back to Cynthia Bay. Details of the trip may change as participants discuss and modify plans. Be advised I've not been to any of these Mountains. This will not be an easy bushwalk, involving early starts, long days, scrub, rock, challenging route selection and possible scarcity of water. Prior walking experience with me, in an Alpine environment should be considered a prerequisite.

The base of Pelverata Falls is reached by a track to a lookout platform where we will probably have morning tea.  Then there is a very steep rough climb up a faint pad to the top of the falls and another km or so of faint track to the top of Slippery Falls.  Back the same way.  The walk is a mix of good track plus significant steep and rough sections which may be tough for those who are less agile.

This walk involves the use of Metro buses. We will start from our meeting point at Acanthe Park - park cars on the roadside or in the car park opposite the Lady Franklin Art Gallery.  We will follow the New Town Rivulet path upstream to the start of the Lenah Valley Track, then progress via  New Town Falls to Junction Cabin. From there we will have a choice of routes, but eventually we will end up at Fern Tree, with time for a refreshing stop at the Tavern. Then the plan is to take two buses - Fern Tree to Hobart and Hobart to Lenah Valley.

The bus details are:

Route 448 at 2:45pm, arriving Macquarie St at 3:05pm

Route 553 at 3:14 from Stop B1 in bus interchange, arriving Acanthe Park at 3:44pm

The alternative is to organise a car shuttle, and we will do that if the bus situation seems unreliable!

This will be an easy overnight base camp for those new to overnight hiking or those wanting to get back in to it. We will catch the early ferry across to Maria Island and then have a wuick explore at Darlington before heading south via French's Farm to Encampment Cove.

We will base here for 2 nights and use the inbetween day to explore the island further to the south.

Hopefully the water will be warm enough to swim and just relax.

I do not intend to climb any of the mountains on Maria Island as part of this trip.

On day 3 we will walk back to Darlington and catch the ferry home.

Please note the following ferry fees:

• Adult: $54.00
• Concession: $43.00 (Australian Pension Card or Health Care Card)

• Luggage
  Your ticket price includes one small ‘carry-on’ bag up to 7kg and no larger than 600 x 400 x 300mm (approx)

  • One ‘carry-on’ bag up to 7kg = free
  • One piece of luggage 7 – 15kg = $10 (1st piece) 1 bag tag; $5 (each additional piece) 1 bag tag
  • One piece of luggage 15 – 30kg = 2 bag tags, 2 person lift

This will be a fantastic weekend of hiking and beach time on beautiful Schouten Island. Given the location and nature of getting there via water, the trip is weather dependent for transport and safety.

While on the island we will climb Mt Storey, Mt Daedalus and Bear Hill (3 separate walks and two HWC peaks), and there will be time for spending on the beach and relaxing too. Some members will sea kayak across under the coordination of Simon K (see separate event to book if you are kayaking), others will catch a water taxi with Kym (there is a fee applicable to be paid upfront for this).

Registrations will open sooner than usual for this event to allow bookings and payment in advance for a seat in the water taxi.

The start times above are a guide only and will depend on whether water taxi or charter boat We hope to get the water taxi Friday afternoon (there is a taxi at 1230), and return Sunday afternoon. 

Mt Dromedary

After meeting at the Berriedale Reserve, we will car pool to Austins Ferry, where an short walk (easier than last time!) will take us to Poimena Reserve. Those who have the energy will walk to a lookout point, then we will all walk down through the reserve to Roseneath Park. We will pass historic James Austin's cottage (but not tour it this time), see where the ferry used to cross the Derwent, then walk alongside the Derwent to the Foreshore Park at Claremont. From there we will continue to Windemere Beach and follow the Windemere Track back to Berriedale. 

80km walk from Penguin on the NW coast to Cradle over six days.  Dial Range, Leven Canyon, Black Bluff among the highlights.  Well published route, maintained in part by the NWWC.  Further details to be provided soon.......

We will carpool from Sorrell, travelling to our starting spot about 4km beyond Levendale. The walk starts on an old logging track on private property, then a 4wd track to the summit. The walk is a steady climb gaining over 400 mtrs and will be taken slowly! Several sections are walking on loose stones. Views from the top extend to Maria Island and the east coast on a clear day. The summit contains a variety of communication equipment. Return is via the same route. If warm weather is forecast, sufficient water should be carried.

This walk is an exploratory journey to some difficult mountains between the Gordon River Road and Lake Pedder. I’ve heard that  there is some significant scrub along the way. I plan to leave the Gordon River Road in the vicinity of McPartlan Pass to find a route up to some flattish high country near Mount Helder to camp. It looks like about 6 kilometres from the road with a climb of 320 metres. We’ll climb Cawthorn (about 3 kilometres with some undulations from camp)  the next day and go to the top of Helder whenever it makes sense to do so. We may need to carry water up to the campsite. As usual we’ll adjust these plans according to the group’s preferences and the prevailing weather. So it could be a total distance of about 18 kilometres that includes a climb of 320 metres and some undulations.

Plans are weather, wind and wave dependant, but in broad terms; Middleton to Simpson's Point, to Chuckle Head, through Isthmus Bay, Bruny  Island Game Reserve, Simpson's Bay, Fancy Bay, Chuckle Head Conservation Area, Fancy Bay, Chuckle Head and back to Middleton. This will involve open water paddling so being able to re-enter your kayak in deep water unassisted is a prerequisite. Please note I've not paddled this area before.

This weekend on the east coast (organise your own accomodation - probably at Bicheno) will offer a couple of gentle easy strolls.

On Saturday we will meet at the Bicheno Breakwater (near the new Peggy's Point commercial accommodation development) at 10:45am and walk the foreshore walk round to the blowhole.  We will return via roads, Lookout Rock and Whaler's Lookout.  Time will be taken to watch the waves, the seals, the blowhole and amuse ourselves watching international tourists tempting fate and a soaking by the blowhole. There is some uneven footing on Lookout Rock and a bit of steepness on both lookouts.  If time and the inclination is on our side, we may choose to continue the walk for a while along Waubs Bay beach and over the headlands.

After lunch we will reconvene at the Apsley Waterhole carpark (carpooling may be arranged previously) for the very short walk to the waterhole and, if we are not at risk of being carried away by mosquitoes, a swim in the delightful fresh water.  I recommend water footwear is recommended for the swim.

For the energetic and semi-intrepid another walk leader may choose to offer the Gorge circuit - which involves a hill, a steep descent then rock hopping down the river bed (or return the same way)

For those so inclined,  there is good snorkelliing near the breakwater for late afternoon amusement.

On Sunday, we will meet at the Coles Bay turnoff at 9:30am to car pool to the car park in the middle of Friendly Beaches for some very gentle beach combing on South Friendly Beach; bring bathers, as the very southern corner is beautifully sheltered.  We will return the same way. For those so inclined continuing and walking North Friendly Beach is an option.  I shall not.

Tides are looking good for beachcombing.

We will start near the Orford Park near the Millington Beach Conservation area and walk slowly and mindfully along Millington's beach, around the headland and East Shelley Beach to Spring Beach.  We may or may not walk to the end of Spring Beach

We will return the same way, at the same slow and mindful pace.

It is a combination of beach walking, formed walking tracks, a bit of dirt road and a little bit of across rocks - there are some wonderful sandstone formations.  For anyone not totally confident of balance, walking poles might help here.

If the weather is suitable, a swim might be included.

A lovely long cup of coffee, or something, at a cafe near the bridge can round off the day for those so inclined.

Starting from the silos we walk up Cascade track to the top of Old Farm Road, and make our way to start of the track which heads into the bush to find relics of 3 huts. Morning tea will be in this area. We then make our way to the Myrtle Gully track and visit 2 more hut relics, with lunch at the last one. We head back to cars by Myrtle Gully track and back to Cascade track.

This walk starts from Tradewinds Tce,  driving south down Gellibrand Rd turn right after passing Priscilla Park and Granary Pl. We may organise a car shuffle from Lauderdale (will advise all participants after registrations close). From Tradewinds we shall walk south along tracks and trails, perhaps visiting Calvert's Lagoon, then maybe Goat Bluff, before making our way back to the cars. Cafe at TCM Lauderdale for those interested.

This trip is planned to give us the opportunity to enjoy the Cradle area during Autumn when the Fagus is turning.  I would have preferred a later booking but this is the best date available at the Scout Hut which provides us with comfortable overnight accommodation at reasonable rates.  With a group size of 8, we will each pay $75,  to cover the $200 deposit for the booking and $25 a night fee per adult. The bunk arrangements are in three, four-bunk alcoves, two up and two down. Anyone wanting to avoid a top bunk should book early and let me know so they can have priority. 

Details of the facilities at the Scout Hut can be found here https://thescouthut.com.au/ The hut is about 3km from Ronny Creek where the Cradle shuttle buses will drop us off.  On the 9th April we will drive up to the Visitor Centre, then take the shuttle bus to Ronny Creek and hike up to the hut, which will be available for us after 1400. There is a steady climb up to the hut on a good track.

On Friday the 10th, with suitable weather, we will hike to Kitchen Hut, then take the Face track across to the Ranger Hut.  After a break we can head over Hanson's Peak and then return to the Ranger Hut via Lake Hanson and Twisted Lakes for lunch, and retrace our route across the Face Track in the afternoon.  This circuit is about 14.5kms and has some exposed sections which are rocky and some areas around the Twisted Lakes that can be muddy.  However in high winds and rain there are other options available.

On Saturday I suggest that we descend from the Scout Hut and head to Crater Lake, then down past Wombat Pool and Lake Lilla to Dove Lake. I expect there will be time to do the circuit of Dove Lake before catching the shuttle bus back to the Visitor Centre to our vehicles.