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.

Join me on a pleasant walk out to a headland at the northern end of Adventure Bay. We begin at a car park just north of the Neck, cross the Isthmus between two lagoons, climb 250m or so up onto Mars Bluff , descend to Moorina Beach and then follow the Rookery Track up and out to the Cape, with great views of Storm Bay and South Bruny Island. With luck we will have low tide on return and take the beach route back. 

This walk starts from Tradewind Tce,  drive south down Gellibrand Rd & turn right after passing Priscilla Park and Granary Pl. We will car shuffle from near the junction of South Arm Highway and Rifle Range Rd. From here it is only a short drive to Tradewind Tce.  We shall walk clockwise south along tracks and trails, circumnavigating Calvert's Lagoon, then after lunch visiting Goat Bluff, before making our way back to the cars via Mortimer Bay. Cafe afterwards 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.)

We will meet at the oval at Sandfly and commence the walk from there.   The track follows the Cooke Rivulet to the North West Bay River.  It’s an easy track through black peppermint and black gum forest with one river crossing along the way.  We will have morning tea at the end of the track before heading back to our cars.  We will then head to Longley pub for lunch.

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 in its own right, is particularly relevant to land stability issues. We'll also see some evidence of habitation by Palawa people.  And we'll refer to Simon Grove's 'Seasons in the South' to get a naturalist's perspective on the foreshore ecology.There may be some rocky or bouldery stretches to negotiate.  From Hinsby Beach we'll retrace our steps, perhaps taking advantage of some inland short-cuts.

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 Thursday 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 Friday 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.

We will Start the day on the beach from Lewis park then pick up the new zig zag track up to the summit of Single Hill where we will have morning tea with gorgeous views over Seven Mile Beach .

after morning tea we will head over the hill and down various tracks to The Yacht Club for lunch , then back along the coastal track to seven mile beach and the cars.

Coffee at TCM for our coffee drinkers or ice cream for me ?

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 night prior or after. There is free camping in several areas near Lake St Clair and King William along the Hydro lakes - happy to share some suggestions on these.

Some info from Beccas' blog here: https://rockmonkeyadventures.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/mt-hobhouse-7-july-2014/ 

. The start/finish times are are for the walk and exclude travel, estimate 9 plus hours walk as a group (Abels book says 4.5 hours one way) so it will be an early start. As the days will be shorter in April, this will be a relatively quick moving hike to get to the summit and return safely so please note this before registering. 

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. I will be offline the day prior to the event leading another Pandani walk so make sure to get your queries in early!

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.

We will meet at Cartwright reserve, near the start of the walking track. a gentle climb to 308m through the Truganini Conservation area to the Mt Nelson Lookout, then return to our cars.

Third time lucky for this walk.  I'm hoping that it will be a lovely autumn day with no strong winds or rain.  

Meeting ready to start walking at 9.00am at Big Bend car park.  We will follow the well-marked track to Mt Connection and Pulpit rock.  Have an early lunch then head back to the car park.  When we get back to the car park, If anyone is interested, we will also climb Mt Arthur while we are in the vicinity.

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.

Important Update - 30 March 2025.  This will now be a 4 day walk, focused on the Mountains of Jupiter Abel - thank you everyone for agreeing to this change.  We will now walk in as far as we can on Day 1, aiming for Lake Bill, but we can camp at Lake Meston, or between there and Lake Bill if necessary.  Because we are now limited to four days, we will not attempt to get down to Mt Spurling - but I will but that walk on again next summer - I promise! 

We will still keep open the option of exiting via Cloister Lagoon.  This will involve a short car shuffle, and we will not have to make the decision until the morning of Day 3.

There will be some off-track walking, and it will be 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. Catch the midday ferry to Narcissus and walking back along the shore of Lake St Clair, before climbing  onto the long ridge of Mt Olympus.  This late start will allow people to attend Dawn Service should they want to. 9:00am departure from Hobart. 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, walk back to Cynthia Bay. The Fagus will be spectacular so I expect lots of photographs to be taken.

Update 24 March 25.  I have tentatively booked some additional accommodation in Queenstown, in the same place that we will be staying.  The indicative cost is $80 per person per night - but that will depend on the mix of couples/singles.  Please email me if you are seriously interested in taking this option up.

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   

Final details will be sorted closer to the event based on participants and weather forecast. But the starting concept will be to launch from the boat ramp at Norfolk Point, Taranna. Circumnavigate Dart Island, then follow the coast westward around Single Tree Point, Sympathy Point, Quarrells Point, around the coast of Cascade Bay, Parkinsons Point, Eli Point, Glenila Point, Premaydena Point, Impression Bay, Halfway Bluff and Prices Bay. Deer Point will be our turn-around marker. Having followed the coast on our outward leg, we'll enjoy the open expanses of Norfolk Bay for our return paddle. There is a lot of Coastal Reserve on our outward paddle so we can stop occasionally  to stretch our legs. On the 10km return paddle we will try and stay out in Norfolk Bay, and while stopping from time to time to regroup and take short rests, we will not exit the kayaks (well not intentionally anyway). This activity is weather, wind and wave dependent. Note, I haven't kayaked in Norfolk Bay 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 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. 

Please note new meeting point-Cambridge Park, opposite National Tiles in the car park. This means that we can bypass Sorrell.

Five kilometres from Murdunna Roadhouse we turn into Macgregor Road (signed as Fazakerleys Ranges). Almost 2km along unsealed roads we park in a small parking area to begin our walk.

The steep (rather boring) track heads to a fire tower where we’ll stop for morning tea.. Views,by cliimbing to the platform.

The next section of the track has a lot of cutting grass & rocks before we reach the start of the ‘magic forest’ - a beautiful area  full of sassafras, laurel, moss, fungi & plenty of fallen trees & logs to navigate.

Continuing through the forest to Macgregor’s Peak at 591m we will get some fabulous views of the Tasman Peninsula coast from a lookout a few metres further on. We can either have an early lunch here or continue along the ridge and find a suitable spot.

The next section of the walk along the ridge is stunning - full of thick moss, lichen, dense trees, & incredible convoluted tree ferns. There is evidence of past logging, too. Hopefully some fungi to be seen,, although it was quite dry on my recce, so not much around.

We’ll head back to the cars along Schofields Road, (although it’s really only a track), & then a steep up & down trail for another couple of kilometres.

ice cream at Murdunna Roadhouse.

We will meet at the silo carpark and take an easy walk along the Rivulet Track.  We will stop for morning tea at the end of the track, either taking your own or purchasing something at the cafe.  Well then retrace our way back to the cars.  Lunch at the Cascade Hotel.

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.

This is a repeat of the walk planned for Wednesday 16th April as some people may have missed out due to the small group size.

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. The route taken will be the same as a walk I organised several year's ago. 

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.

Easing into winter with a few short peak bagging peaks - with the option of folks to car camp/camp down south and then head to the Mt Bowes 'work while you walk' event the following day. This is off track and with 850m elevation gain and should be fun. More info here: https://rockmonkeyadventures.wordpress.com/2021/03/01/celtic-and-druids-hills-27-february-2021/

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.

We will meet at Sorell and carpool down to the trail head at the end of Storm Lea Road near Nubeena. This walk may be a perfect early winters day walk with little wind and lots of sunshine OR showery, windy and sometimes wet conditions so participants should be prepared for all possibilities.  It will be great to see this Cape in any condition if you haven't done this walk before. With a bit of luck, we may see big waves crashing onto the cliffs below and the possibility of whales in the bays below as well.  Bring your binoculars!

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.

We will meet at the car park at the end of Lenah Valley Road, crossing the New Town Rivulet onto the Lenah Valley Fire Trail and up to Junction Cabin for lunch then return by the same route, or following the North South trail if there aren't too many bikes.

Hydro Tasmania are kindly allowing access via Lake Margaret pending a detailed risk assessment and other safety documents being drafted and provided by the Trip leader. There may be a cost per person if we have to enlist RoamTasmania for transport onto the site which will need to be paid in advance by each participant to secure the booking. I will advise once I have more information on this.

As this is a difficult hike to obtain permission for access and as the case for other walks, preference will be given to current club members and those who have gotten in touch to express an interest and discuss with me.. Please get in touch via email to chat further if I haven't walked with you before.

This is an offtrack hike with scrub and rock and will be very steep in sections and will need to be fast moving with the daylight hours available. More details on the route can be found here: https://www.natureloverswalks.com/sedgwick-bluff/ 

I have not walked on Mt Dromedary for some years and it appeals at this time of the year due to its relatively close proximity to Hobart.

The track has changed since I last walked it as the original track crossed private land which is no longer allowed.

We will make our way carefully up a rocky bush track enjoying the views as we go.

At this stage, I am unsure whether we will do the loop as outlined in the Poimenas book or return the same way, I will recce prior to the May date.

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. Also ferry users please note the walk ends approx. 2.30 pm but the next ferry to city leaves at 4.10pm. Easier to walk to the bus stop in Rosny Hill Rd ( near Rosny College) where you can catch a city bound bus.  

This is something different for a Wednesday, we are going to have a club member come and talk to us regarding the work of the Forensic Science world.  We will be using a room in The Black Buffalo and the option of having lunch there afterwards is available.  There is an absolute maximum of 25 for this venue.  There will be a small charge to cover room hire etc.  to be advised later.

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.

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!)

 We will meet at Lauderdale and car pool to the start of the walk at Cape Deslac. After walking the track to the cliffs we will decide if we want to go further or just head to the lookout.  We will then head back to our cars and on to lunch at Angie Sue’s.

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.

The 'plan' is very simple. Leisurely drive to Cynthia Bay, Lake St Clair, pack and launch the seakayaks adjacent to boat ramp, paddle to Echo Point, camp on the beach near the jetty. Sunday morning, break camp, paddle to Narcissus, stretch the legs, continue paddling around towards Ida Bay, check out outflow of Lake Laura (into Lake St Clair), years ago i heard rumors of an old boat wreck near here so maybe have a look, onto Ida Bay to camp. Opportunity to climb Mt Ida. Monday morning, second opportunity to climb Mt Ida, break camp, paddle to Lake St Clair boat ramp, load cars, late lunch at Hungry Wombat. Hopefully the days will be crisp and calm, with stunning vistas of snow capped mountains. I have paddled on Lake St Clair a number of times but never circumnavigated the Lake, I have previously climbed Mt Ida. This activity is weather dependent. 

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. If the new track is open by then, we'll go up to the pipeline that way. Otherwise we'll continue up the steps. At Ferntree, those who wish to add on the Ferny Glade-Silver Falls loop will continue while anyone who prefers can wait at the Ferntree rest area where we'll return for lunch. The return route will be via the McDermott's Fire Trail and a footpath to the park entrance.

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.

We will walk the 2.2 kms  Themeda track / Soldiers memorial walk to the Menzies Research Institute. If you choose to meet at the Menzies at 1015 please let me know. The plan is to meet Sahana, Community Engagement Officer at 1015. We will then be divided into two groups, to tour both the  clinical areas and laboratory areas. It is anticipated the tour will take approximately 2 hours and for the two groups to meet at the end. Sahana will then briefly address the group about how we may continue to be involved. You may choose to leave the event at the end of the meeting with Sahana. Alternatively we will return to our cars +/- lunch or coffee at the botanical gardens.

We walk along the foreshore for some distance through various reserves. There is some road and verge walking involved as well as a short steep ascent and descent of Harts Hill as well as a short steep ascent and descent of harts hill but the view makes it all worthwhile. We return to the cars via a circuit. 

Update 24 Mar 25.  I have tentatively booked accommodation in Queenstown where we will be staying.  The indicative cost is $80 per person per night, but it does depend on the mix of singles/couples.  If you are seriously interested in this option please get in touch asap.

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. 

We will meet at the Sandfly Community Hall and arrange car pooling if required. The walking track is a gradual incline through trees to the impressive falls. Hopefully some winter rain prior to the walk will give us good viewing. Lunch at the falls before returning to our cars.

On arrival, we will walk up Mt Adelaide (a hill really - about 1.5 return). Then make our way to a cafe for morning tea. Next we drive a short distance to farmland. We are fortunate to have permission to visit “The Falls of Clyde”. This 18m waterfall is on private property and the walk to it is only a couple of kms. It’s a relatively level walk, but the many rocks are likely to be hidden by long grass, so concentrating on your footing is a must. As we near the waterfall, there is one short steep section (but not too steep!) . After returning to the cars, we go back into Bothwell to do a history walk  (about 2.5 kms). 

The full plan will evolve over time as the accommodation is selected, and participants fine-tune the details. But the rough idea is climb Mt Stacey, Tar Hill, UNN274 and Round Top on Saturday, enroute to our accommodation. Participants stay at the same accommodation, share entree, main course and dessert. Self cater for lunches and breakfast. On Sunday climb Bald Ridge, Breasted Sugarloaf, Moaners Tier and Round Head in the drive home. Reference: The Poimenas, Part A, Group 3, Central East. Note, I haven't climbed these Poimenas before. In addition to the normal activity registration on the Club's Web Page, payment (amount to be advised once booked is made) for accommodation, prior to the activity, will be necessary to confirm your attendance.

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.

This will be a shortish walk to celebrate the winter solstice and heading towards longer days and summer

we will start at Simmons Park car park on the esplanade at Lindisfarne and head along the waterfront out to Shag Bay ,for a small afternoon tea, then we will head back towards Natone hill and head up tracks to the trig for dinner and wine.

After dinner we will head back head back down tracks and return to our cars.

This popular walk is part of the Tangara trail in the Sandford area on Hobart's Eastern Shore and has beautiful views of both Mortimer Bay,  Fredrick Henry Bay and Storm Bay. We meet at the Mortimer Bay Coastal Reserve car park ready to start at 9.30am, crossing over Gillibrand Rd to pick up the Emu Track and proceeding on to the Storm Bay View track which means most of the hill walking is done while we're feeling fresh. Morning break will most likely be taken along this part of the track which has a view overlooking Calvert's Lagoon. We then have a mostly downhill section of track that leads us over to our lunch spot at Goats Beach. Our return will include a little uphill section before follow the coastal track around Mortimer Bay back to the parked cars. 

After walk coffee will be available in Lauderdale.

I first visited Mt Hobbs and Split Rock only a few years ago and it was so much fun. On that trip we only went in and out the same way so I would like to include the circuit this time for a bit of added interest.

This will be a fairly straightforward walk with lovely winter views (hopefully!)

We will have an explore and maybe visit Split Rock before lunch so we can squeeze through...

The walk will commence from the carpark at Dru Point, close to the kiosk. Please try to be there at least 15 minutes before start time. We shall make our way to Harts Hill via a variety of roads and tracks. The climb to the summit is steep. Then, after lunch with a view, downwards past the frog pond in Barretta reserve to cross the highway (safely) and do the Burrows track along the foreshore. Then the usual route back to Dru Point. Note that coming down Harts Hill can be slippery if the ground is wet, good boots or a pole may be useful. Hopefully cafe afterwards at the Margate train.

The Vulkathunha Gammon Ranges National Park is in the far Northern Flinders Ranges and provides stunning gorge walking. The semi-arid conditions can provide challenges with heat/cold and availability of water. At this early stage I am suggesting a 5-6 day walk, roughly Grindells Hut - Junction Waterhole - Streak Gorge - The Terraces - Fern Chasm - Rover Rockhole - Rover Rockhole - Cleft Peak - Wildflower Creek - Mt John Roberts - Bunyip Chasm - Loch Ness Well - Grindells Hut. Two highlights should be climbing into the stunning Bunyip Chasm and watching the sunrise from our camp on Mt John Roberts. I have walked in this area before. Transport arrangements will be organised between participants. Prior participation with me on an Alpine daywalk or bushwalk should be considered as mandatory. Dates may be adjusted to suit whatever transport arrangements the participants select. Walk is dependent on availability of water in the Vulkathunha Gammon Ranges National Park, and road access to Grindells Hut. Register your interest and we'll chat.

This trip was originally scheduled for the first weekend of June however I've been told this is a long weekend for those that work the usual Mon-Friday roster (I don't!) so have shifted it a month back to not take up a long weekend! 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  based on a group vote.

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