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.

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.

We will drive to the Tasmanian Bushland Garden (entry donations are welcomed) & do a 1.5 km walk. Then, take a 40 minute drive north to the Bolton Beach car park. The last 4 kms of the drive is unsealed, but suitable for a 2wd. We will walk north (along the beach) about 3 kms and maybe a little way (20-50m) along the rocks.  Then, retracing our steps, we head south along the beach to Hermitage Lagoon & maybe to the rocks just past this. If we have time (unlikely), we can take another 20 drive north to The Saltworks at Little Swanport, inspect the ruins & take a short circuit walk (which includes the jetty.)

i don’t know if Bolton or Saltworks Beaches are safe for swimming, but you might like to have a paddle! 

Please note, I have graded this walk as Easy- Medium, but please be aware that there are a few tricky stretches on the other side of the hill at the Bushland Garden. If you wish to skip this part, you can wander amongst the sculptures &/ or sit at the picnic tables. Optional coffee at Orford on the way home.  

As there is quite a bit of beach walking, the order of these walks will depend on the tides.

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 9.00am 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?

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. Our intention is to go via the bypass track to McDermott’s Saddle but if by then it is closed for track works, we’ll continue up the steps 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. 

These 2 short, rough, off track walks are in the Central Highlands, west of Tunbridge. Allow at least 90 minutes drive each way (about 230 kms rtn). The access road from the Midlands Highway is mostly gravel & is generally well maintained. The first walk is in the 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 rougher, but I have driven it with a 2WD without a problem. After parking the cars, we walk 1.3 kms up a gravelly 4wd track then head off-track to the summit. We can cut out this uphill road part of the walk if we can travel in 4wd cars or in cars with good clearance & a confident driver. On this second walk the 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 nest 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 road 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.

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.  And if Sunday March 2nd looks better than the Saturday for Mount Anne we will go for this!

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.

If I haven't walked with you before in subalpine and offtrack walks (or any walks!) please make contact with me via email or mobile to introduce yourself and share some info about your hiking experience.

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

This will be a less demanding walk than many Tuesday events - apart from the steep ascent of Single Hill from Seven Mile Beach.

We'll walk along Roches Beach and if the conditions are right we may well stop so those interested can enjoy a morning swim. After morning tea we'll continue to Seven Mile Beach, climb Single Hill, enjoy its great views and then return to our starting point via a variety of the tracks that make up the Tangara Trail. If we decide not to swim in the morning, the option is still there in the afternoon. So is tea/coffee in Lauderdale.

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'll drive out to Lime Bay on the Tasman Peninsula, where we'll leave the cars and start our walk along a bush track heading west. We leave the track and follow a route that will take us round the  coastline of Green Head, so called because of the colour of the water rather than the rather dry vegetation. ( It's in a rain shadow area.) The path/pad we follow has great views of the Carlton/Cremorne area as we follow the low cliff line line round the foreshore. Eventually we descend to some pretty beaches, and then continue following the coastline round to Lagoon Beach, where we'll have lunch, and possibly a swim.  After walking the length of Lagoon Beach, we'll duck inland behind the dunes and make our way back to the cars via the Sloping Lagoons which are generally dry. Coffee at Bangor on the way home, for those who wish. 

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.

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.

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. 

After a recce, always a very useful exercise, I am rerouting this walk. The track from the Coal Mines is very overgrown and time consuming and hard to follow. We'll drive out to Lime Bay with an optional stop at the Coal Mines to look at the ruins. After this, we'll continue up the road to Lime Bay and head out via Lhotsky Bay, to Monk Bay toward the east. The track is close to the coast and there are lovely views of the coast line and the coast of the Forestier Peninsula. There's an interesting unnamed little point to explore. Monk Bay itself is a beautiful shallow bay but somewhat hard to access down a low cliff line. If we can make it down to the bay we can walk out to another point, Ironstone Point, where there are nice views, but this will depend on tides. We then retrace our steps to Lime Bay. This is a distance of 10k. We can, should the party wish, then follow another bush track out to Lagoon Beach on Frederick Henry Bay where we could have a swim, or merely take in the scenery - South Arm, Storm Bay and Sloping Island. This will add another 4 k to the walk. Then back to Lime Bay and coffee at Bangor if time permits. All up 4 - 5 hours walking and 3.5 hours driving. 

 Pinnacle track, Zig Zag track, South Wellington track, Smith's Monument track, Icehouse track, Mills track, Coffee track. Approx 640 M ascent.

 Please note that the planned route does include sections of walking over and around rocks.

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.

Update Feb 2025.  Unfortunately I am now unable to take this trip, but Simon has kindly agreed to step in my boots as it were.  I will stay 'on the books' as the Walk Registration is in my name.   

This is a walk to the Eastern Arthurs, and the broad intent is to climb everything except Federation Peak.  That might be an option, if the weather co-operates, but it is NOT the object of the trip.

We will walk in from Scotts Peak, aiming to get well down the Arthur Plains on Day 1.  Day 2 should see us on the Eastern Arthurs, but that will depend on progress on Day 1.

Either way, Day 3 and Day 4 should see us climbing the Needles, Four Peaks, and possibly East Portal, and maybe moving camp closer to Federation, with the prospect of a day trip to climb Geeves Bluff.  

Please contact me if interested in this walk.  Preference will be given to those who expressed interest in the walk planned for last November - cancelled on account of weather.

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.

We will meet out the front of Parliament House at 2.15 for a 2.30 start.  This tour was very well received by participants in 2023 when I ran it.

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 is a wander over our and some neighbouring property. The attractions are widely diverse vegetation including tall forest and some panoramic views that may surprise you (weather permitting). It is quite undulating with sections of very steep and uneven terrain, not all on tracks (but no scrub). Total ascent is about 500 m.

(This date was originally programmed to be Pelverata Falls but that area has been badly affected by the Snug Tiers bushfire, probably at least a couple of years before it's worth going back there.)

Tba

We will walk from 499 via the Channel Highway to Trial Bay, proceed around Trial Bay to Kettering Point for morning tea.  Unfortunately then more road walking along Ferry Road, through the Marina, around Kettering oval and back to 499.  We then car share to the top of Doughboy Road and walk across Manuka Hills to Baleny Drive, along Manuka Road and down to the foreshore for lunch.  We then follow a bush track back to 499 for afternoon tea for those who wish.  Drivers will be take back to their cars.

Meet at Cartwright Reserve at 9.30 to join me for a stroll along the Taroona shore from Cartwright Point south to the Alum Cliffs, taking advantage of a low tide.  For those interested, I'll be talking about the geology exposed along the shore. Geology in Taroona, besides being interesting, is particularly relevant to land stability issues. We'll also see some evidence of habitation by Palawa people.  There may will be some rocky or bouldery stretches to negotiate.  From Hinsby Beach we'll retrace our steps, perhaps taking advantage of some inland short-cuts.

A short easy medium walk to be advised

An hours drive from the meeting point.
I will be suggesting AWD or 4WD for car pooling as some parts of the road near the trailhead are quite bumpy & high clearance would be best.   

We walk steadily uphill through beautiful rainforest of myrtle, tea tree, large Pandani & ferns, on a trail that can double as a mountain stream, depending on the weather!
The path is quite narrow & rough with lots of webbed tree roots acting as steps, so good balance is required. However the rainforest is fantastic & reasonably sheltered.
We’ll have morning tea somewhere along this section of the walk.

The forest eventually gives way to open eucalypt and a subalpine scape at the lake, which is surrounded by King Billy & pencil pines. There are several rocks & boulders to negotiate at various stages of the track.
Lunch at the lake where there is a natural rock hollow suitable for shelter if the weather is dreadful.
Return the same way.

Possible additional short walk to Grove of Giants depending on time & group preference. However as daylight savings will be over, it might not be feasible.

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.

TBA

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 vague pad/track that is overgrown with scrub until 500 metres from the summit where there is no track.

Intel from several people who have completed this route recently have said there is scrub to push through, 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. 

Important: this is not a beginner walk, and we will be walking at a quick pace given the time of year and less daylight hours available. Folks must be comfortable off track and pushing through scrub at a reasonable speed to make sure we can complete the walk in the daylight hours available safely.

If I have not walked with you offtrack before, please make contact via email or send me an SMS before registering to chat further about your experience and gear requirements.

This hike was originally scheduled for February however it clashed with my new work roster, so rescheduled to the April date instead.

This event was originally scheduled for February, the date has been changed to April due to the Walk Coordinator work roster changing.

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 start/finish times are an estimate at this stage and will be discussed with the group. estimate 9 hours walk. As the days will be shorter in April, this will be a relatively quick moving hike.

If you haven't walked with me previously, please make contact via email or give me a call to share some of your hiking experiences and to make sure you have (and bring) the required gear.

Plans are pretty vague at this point but the idea is to explore Pitt Water, check out the site where the old Hobart to Sorrell railway crossed Pitt Water, and possibly the lower reaches of Coal River. Access to the waters of Pitt Water Nature Reserve is still being assessed. This activity is weather, especially wind, dependent. Because of the amount of open water paddling, may not suit a complete paddling novice, but doesn't require extensive paddling experience.

Meet at the Lower Springs car park 9 am. After a car Shuttle to Big Bend car park we will begin the walk from Lower Springs car park by 9.30.

The plan is to take the North South Tract to Junction Cabin for morning tea.  Then the Hunters Track & the Old Hobartians Track to the New Town Rivulet, where we ill have a good rest and lunch before the steep boulder scramble up through the Lost World. We will emerge at the Big Bend where 2 Vehicles will have been left to transport us back to the other cars at the Lower Springs car park.

We would grade this walk as Medium plus!

An amble around Hobart's CBD with hopefully a few surprises. Some history, architecture, old signs, street art, quirky shops and hidden laneways. Optional coffee/tea at the end of the walk in a historic building which involves a narrow flight of stairs. This is a repeat of a walk I have organised several times but not for a year or two. Smallish group size for safety and crowd control.  

From the carpark we will use a variety of easily walkable tracks and paths around the Domain, nothing strenuous - similar to the Xmas walk in 2023. We will aim to return between 12-12.30 to then enjoy a shared lunch at Legacy Park which has plenty of seating options (some sheltered) and also public toilets.

Please join me to walk and share lunch, walk only or lunch only - whatever fits in with your calendar.  Please note: if you are walking please register but if only coming for lunch just turn up. All welcome.

Subject to change as we get closer to the event, but the original concept is to drive out to Scotts Peak Road and organise a car shuffle. Then head off-track to pick up the NE Ridge of Mount Anne. Over the four days of Easter I'd like to take my time to climb and explore Sodom, Gomorrah, No Man's Land, the North East Ridge, Pandani Shelf, Mt Anne summit, Eve Peak, Frances Bluff and Eliza Bluff. The aim being to appreciate the area rather than rush through. Preference will be given to Club Members who have previously completed a multi-day Alpine bushwalk with me. This activity is weather dependent. I have not previously climbed the North East Ridge before.

The plan for this trip is to walk in to the Mountains of Jupiter via Lake Myrtle and Lake Bill, and exit via Cloister Lagoon.  This will involve a short car shuffle.

Ideally I would like to continue from the Mountains of Jupiter summit down to Lake Payanna and Mt Spurling, before returning via the Moses Creek track.  This will be off-track, and scrubby in places.  There may be some scrambling up rocks, but it is not difficult. 

It has been a few years since eI have been in to some of these areas, but in good conditions it is delightful.  In bad conditions, not so much.  So we may need to adjust based on the forecast.  

This walk is a reasonably relaxed walk over the post Easter days. Commencement is weather dependent.

Day 1 involves the 2 hour drive to Cockle Creek and a 7 km mostly level walk to South Cape Bay. Camping will most likely be close to Lion Rock, where there is water and toilet facilities. Alternatively, we may be able to camp close to where the South Coast Track meets the coast; however, I'm not sure of the availablility of water close by.

Day 2 involves the 8 km return walk out to South East Cape. This will involve some scrub and scrambling on steep terrain. I haven't been on this part of the walk.

On day 3 we return to Cockle Creek and make the drive home.

This is a cruisey circuit on the lower slopes of Kunanyi. We'll meet up at Halls Saddle, wander along the Pipeline Track and up to Fern Tree. Then we'll walk up the Fern Glade Track, and make a detour down to Rocky Whelan's Cave before continuing on to the Springs and morning tea at Lost Freight. From there we'll follow the Lenah Valley Track, checking out Sphinx Rock on the way and then take the pleasant Shoobridge Track down hill to Betts Vale Track and O'Grady's Falls. Lunch around here some where. We walk out to the road and then follow Bracken Lane down to an old fire break and a bike track which zigzags down hill to Huon Rd, emerging directly opposite the junction with Ridgeway Road. A neat circuit. If time permits, we can check out Lone Cabin which has historic interest!

The weekend is planned to be quite leisurely, with a final plan to be nutted out with the eventual participants and taking the weather into account. But could include catching the ferry to Narcissus and walking back along the shore of Lake St Clair, before climbing  onto the long ridge of Mt Olympus.  Friday afternoon and Saturday will be spent exploring both the north and south summits of Mt Olympus, plus maybe Lamonts Lookout and the Seven Apostles. After a lazy start on Sunday, either walk back to Cynthia Bay, or catch the ferry from Echo Point.

These are two day walks from a base in Queenstown.  It is assumed people will arrive on the Friday, so an early start on Saturday is possible.  People need to make their own accommodation arrangements, but there are opportunities to share an AirB&B or similar to keep costs down.

Mt Huxley is a long walk up an established fire trail.  There may be options to 4WD this section, greatly reducing the length of the walk.  Another possibility is hiring a 4WD from Roam Wild to take us close to the peak, and then walking out - downhill!

Mt Darwin is not quite such a long walk, but it is on a fire trail, uphill, and then down dale and across to a final ascent of the peak.

I will be in Queenstown that weekend regardless, so if the weather does not co-operate I will try and come up with some local alternatives.

If you are interested in this weekend please get in touch so we can co-ordinate travel and accommodation ahead of time.

This circuit will commence from Robin Court Lindisfarne which is near Pilchers Hill. We shall wend our way via old tracks and trails over Caves Hill and then up Flagstaff Hill for lunch. After lunch we begin our descent. Taking a trail from the Skyline Trail we shall walk towards Flagstaff Gully and eventually make our way, via tracks and an old trail, back to our cars. There is a bit of up and down on this walk, some off track, so is classified Medium. Depending on our time of return, we may have a cafe or simply head for home.

This circuit walk is in the North Gravelly Ridge Conservation Area near Colebrook. Bring your secateurs, if you’d like to make your participation a “walk & work” event - this is optional. We follow a mix of off track & formed routes. For those of you who have been on this walk before with me, I have revised the route so that we only walk a short distance on Hungry Flats Road - hence more off track sections. The terrain is variable - some easily walked fire trails, some scrubby parts, some gravelly & rocky sections & some through fairly open dry schlerophyll forest. There are a few ups & downs, beginning with a nice steep hill through the bush. Total ascent is 200 m. 

Our meeting point (at 9:00) is in Campania at the Flourmill Park. DO NOT RELY ON GOOGLE MAPS. This is how to find it:  From Richmond, go along the B31 (Colebrook Road/ Reeve Street). The carpark is on the left, immediately past the Campania HALL & opposite HALL Street. We will car pool from there (about a 30 minute drive each way). Part of this is on gravel roads - usually well maintained & suitable for a 2WD. 

We will carpool from the Kettering Oval at 0830 and head over to catch the Bruny Island  ferry (0850 or 0910).  The cost of the ferry per car is now just over $53 and shared between occupants.  Once leaving the ferry its approx 20 minutes drive to the walk start opposite the Honey Farm.  The tides are likely against us so unfortunately that means traversing up and over Mars Bluff twice (hence the medium part of the walk rating). We will have morning tea on the beach and lunch atop Cape Queen Elizabeth where the views are rewarding.  We then return the same way   

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 of the Cascade Track then down to our starting point. Some uneven rocky sections and possibly some mud. There is a climb of around 500 metres before lunch hence the medium grading. This walk was due to be held on a Sunday in January but was cancelled due to the strong possibility of thunder storms and heavy rain. 

Tba

This walk will explore many (but not all) of the tracks and trails in the Knocklofty Reserve and its environs. While this is a relatively small area there will be minimal “double walking” on the same path. We will take in some good views, unexpected little corners and a chance to learn some of the history of the area. There will be some hill climbing – but only one short section steep enough to need steps.

Starting near Stormlea, we follow the track to the lookout above Tunnel Bay.  We then follow a pad down to the coast for a spectacular view and lunch.  Return the same way.  There is a total of about 600 m of climbing.  Relaxed pace.

This walk was very popular a number of years ago so we have decided to do it again.

This walk is based on European walking where one can find places to eat along the way. Robert and I will provide the food. We meet at Fern Tree and make our way to the Springs up the Fern Glade Track. Here you can buy a drink at Lost Freight but we provide the morning tea goodies. From here we intend to go up the organ Pipes Track to the Chalet where we shall eat our sumptuous lunch. After lunch we will make our way back to The Springs, either along Hunters Track and the Lenah Valley Track or back a little way along the Organ Pipes Track, then Sawmill Track and Lenah Valley Track. For details of the food please ring the organisers.

After meeting at Tynwald, we will head out to Maydena and then down the Gordon River Road to the trail head. Tims Track leads through beautiful old growth forest, which at this time of year will hopefully be decorated with all sorts of amazing fungi. Our aim will be to walk to Ewe's Inn on the Adamsfield Track and then onto the banks of the Florentine River for lunch. This can be an opportunity to see a platypus, if we are lucky. After taking in the beauty of the river banks and rain forest, we will return the same way. Approx 3 hours driving  and 5 hours walking. Fairly level track, can be muddy and slippery in places. Trekking poles and gaiters recommended - leeches, mud.

Why walk to Fraser Creek Hut? 

The location provides an opportunity to:

- be immersed in the rugged beauty of the West Coast

- experience staying in a mountain hut

- see first-hand the remains of some of the early logging and mining sites in the area

Potential walks are: Fraser Falls (4-5 hrs. RTN); Fraser Falls/ Montezuma Falls circuit (7-8 hrs. RTN); Moores Pimple (4-5 hrs. RTN). ALL WALKS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT.  

The hut is located approx. 13 km east of Zeehan, in the foothills behind the historical mining town of Dundas.  From where the vehicles are parked, the walk to the hut is just over 4km, with an elevation of around 600m and takes 2½  -3 ½  hours depending on fitness and track conditions.  The in-out walk initially follows a 4WD track and then traces the Carbine Track, an old horse drawn sledge track which, as well as being steep, is in poor condition.  It then follows a short section of what was Wallace’s tramline.  Bear in mind the location is only a stone’s throw from Mt Read and the ground underfoot, whether uphill or downhill, is usually wet in varying degrees, all year round.

You will need to bring the usual multi day bushwalking requirements, minus a tent, crockery and cutlery.  A butane gas cooker is available but you would need to carry in a canister of gas.  A variety of Billy’s and saucepans are also available.  Some people prefer to take their own cooker and pans to avoid waiting. 

There is a wonderful fire, but all participants need to be prepared to carry wood, on a daily basis, from pre-stacked piles a short distance up the track – in all weather conditions!

The hut and bunks are only small and so for comfort, numbers for this trip are limited to four. Additional information about the hut, including a shared hut fee, will be forwarded to participants after registration.

Travel arrangements and more detail about the hut will be provided once attendees are known.

We will do the circuit from the carpark at National Park, following the track down a 100 plus steps leading to Lady Barron Falls, then on to the Tall Trees track, home of the Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans), which leads to Horseshoe and Russell Falls. Please note that a Parks Pass is necessary to be able to park in the National Park carpark.

Details of the AGM including venue, agenda and speaker will be advised later. Register now and save the date!

This is a walk with a different purpose - to clear some of the smaller obstacles blocking the Mt Bowes track - essentially those that can be dealt with by hand tools and hands.  The track was well constructed in its day, and maintained for a long time.  It has however suffered the ravages of time and inattention.  

While it would be great to get to the top of Mt Bowes - I've been there, but no view was on offer - the primary purpose is to clear the way for others.

I don't know how far we will get in this effort.  We will follow the guidance set out by Parks - and I will confirm this with them well before we set off.

Depending upon numbers it may be possible to space people out to work on different problem areas - there were a number when I was last out that way with Clive.

Please get in touch if interested.

This will be a leisurely walk with plenty of stops for photos or for appreciating where we are. We'll visit a number of waterfalls along the way which, hopefully by then, might be flowing. From Ferntree we'll head via Bracken Lane to O’Grady’s falls, continuing up Betts Vale track, then via Shoobridge, Rocky Wheel'n, Woods and Ferny Glade tracks to Rocky Whelan's cave, where we'll have lunch. We'll descend the mountain via Ferny Glade (with the option if we're tired of the easier although less scenic route of Middle Track) to Silver Falls and thence back to the cars. Afternoon tea at Ferntree Tavern.

Easy medium walk tba

I have started the process for permission from Hydro Tasmania to gain access via Lake Margaret, and this trip will proceed only if permission if obtained. There may be a small cost per person if we have to enlist RoamTasmania for transport onto the site also (will advise once I have more information on this).                                                  This is an offtrack hike with scrub and rock. Preference will be given to those who have walked in Alpine/off track hikes to ensure safety of the group. If you are a new member and/or I have not walked offtrack with you before in alpine areas and scrub please make contact with me prior to booking for this adventure to have a chat.               

More details on the route can be found here: https://www.natureloverswalks.com/sedgwick-bluff/ - we will probably go in/out the same route rather than Louise's outward route!

This walk will be similar to another walk put on earlier this year except (1) it will proceed in the opposite direction, (2) some minor changes in tracks may occur, and (3) the total distance may be increased by up to 3 km. It is an Eastern Shore walk and includes hills, beaches and headlands. Cafe may be taken either in the middle or end of the walk (or both if you feel thirsty). The walk will commence from the Bellerive Ferry terminal at 9:30am in order to connect with the 9.00am ferry departing from Hobart (should you decide to leave the car at home). Parking in the vicinity of the Bellerive ferry terminal may be difficult so if taking a car please arrange to arrive early to find a nearby parking spot.

Drive through Snug township and turn left at the Coningham sign onto Old Station Road. Continue along and around the sharp bend then left again onto Coningham Road. Continue to just before the end of the road and you will see a sign saying 'Beach'. Drive down the 'No through road' and the carpark is on the left. We will start our walk by crossing over the road onto the Coningham Reserve where we will walk on the lower slopes of fire trails and bush tracks (not including Sheppard’s Hill)  before crossing the road again and making our way down to Clark’s Beach, checking out small sandy inlets before walking a steep narrow track, which is very close to the cliff top, back to the cars. Walking poles are recommend  as we will be walking over some rocky areas and steep uneven ground at times. Coffee will be at the Channel Café for those who wish to stop on the way home.

The first day in is 16 km, with 700m rise. The first 7km is fairly level on the now-closed West Picton Road. There may be some difficulty in crossing Farmhouse Creek now the bridge has been dismantled. The remaining 9km up the Farmhouse Creek Track and Mt Bobs Track is likely to be wet and muddy.  We will camp at Lake Sydney.

Day 2 will be off track, climbing Mt Bobs, The Boomerang, and possibly out towards Bobs Knobs if the weather is fine.

Day 3 is a reverse of Day 1.

This trip will only go ahead on this weekend if the weather forecast is favourable. Otherwise, it may be moved slightly or postponed until better weather is forecast.

Our route will take us via the New Town Track and up the very steep but short Breakneck Track to Junction Cabin. From there we will follow sections of the Lenah Valley, Shoobridge, Lower Sawmill and Middle Island Tracks, the Main Fire Trail and the Slides Track. Nothing spectacular but a pleasant work-out (perhaps apart from the Breakneck!)

Tba

This will be a gentle (AKA SLOW!) stroll along the pipeline track from Neika to the hut at the base of the little track to St Crispin's Well.

We will stop for morning tea on the way there, lunch near the hut and stop for afternoon tea on the way back.

Coffee (or something else) at the Ferntree Tavern for those feeling thus inclined.

We'll be doing some NE Peak bagging peaks based on the group which will include two from Nichollas, Foster, Spion Kop, Mt Scott or Byatts Razorback 

Some folks travelling from afar may wish to carcamp/base camp in the area and complete some other peaks the following day (this would be as a private trip/non official Pandani trip) too. 

We will carpool if necessary at Granton and drive to the Wombat Moor track a few kms short of Lake Dobson. (Last toilet stop at Mt Field visitor centre)

The route follows the formed track to almost the top of the ridge before taking a left turn eastward along the ridge. In good weather extensive views are enjoyed.

After crossing a shallow valley, the main ridge of the mountain is attained, and the summit reached by circling to the North. There are patches of light scrub to be negotiated. Lunch will be taken near the summit.

After back tracking for a few minutes and passing through some more scrub, a more direct route may be  used to return to the cars.

These are two day walks - neither is overly long, although the West Coast in winter usually means both will be quite long enough!   Last time I was there Lake Sandra was completely frozen over, and Mt Lyell was icy near the summit.

If the weather is unco-operative I will come up with something else, as I will be in Queenstown anyway.

People should aim to arrive in Queenstown the previous night, and to make their own accommodation arrangements.  With enough prior warning and co-ordination it should be possible to book an AirB&B or similar, and share costs.  

So if you are interested in this one, please get in touch. 

Easy medium walk tba

Details will be updated as soon as I’ve done the recce. This is partly a history walk. The plan so far is: On arrival we will go to Sealy’s Cafe for morning tea. In consideration of other cafe customers who call in during the day, please park a little way from the cafe. Our historic walk around town will start from the cafe. We’ll  also include a 1.4 return walk up Mt Adelaide (a hill really), maybe a special location on private property & have our lunch by the river Clyde. In the afternoon, we’ll take a 10 minute drive to a Conservation Area & walk up Den Hill. 

Hopefully the weather will allow a fun off track (though possibly taped) route to Ragged Range, down near SawBack Range. We'll be walking along an old 4WD track and then possibly a marked pad and a rock scramble at the end (460m elevation and 7km distance). I haven't walked this route before however have checked with some folks who have completed it for intel and it took them 7 hours at a nice pace with a summit break.

There is also Becca's blogpost here with some information: https://rockmonkeyadventures.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/ragged-range-20-september-2015/

If you haven't walked with me previously or a new member please get in touch first to have a chat and introduce yourself. This is to make sure folks on the walk know what to expect and to bring for safety.