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HOBART WALKING CLUB INC.

Circular 781 May 2013

___________________________________________________________ Club General Meeting Thursday 2 May at Philip Smith Centre 7.30pm Entertainment: Natalie Tapson – Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Alpine Project.

Website: www.hobartwalkingclub.org.au

Email: secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Postal Address:GPO Box 753, Hobart TAS 7001

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MAY 2013 2 Club Aims The Club encourages walking, skiing and similar outdoor activities, and promotes interest in the preservation of flora, fauna and natural scenery. Joining the Club Persons aged 16 years and over can apply for prospective membership. To become a full member, three qualifying walks and an Essential Skills Day have to be completed within 12 months of joining. For further details visit the Club website or contact the Membership Officer, Geoff O’Hara (03 6272 1225). Risk The Club is a group of people who enjoy bushwalks and similar activities, with trips organised on a voluntary basis by and for Club members. Every trip coordinator is an unpaid volunteer who organises the walk for fellow Club members. They are not paid professionals with commensurate training and responsibility. Thus each trip member is responsible for their own safety, suitability of equipment and personal skills. Members and visitors take part in Club organised activities at their own risk. The Club does not offer qualified first aid. Club activities involve inherent risks and dangers. The published Walk Previews grade the level of difficulty and distance, and may indicate some risks. However, unanticipated and unavoidable hazards can occur which result in serious injury or property loss/damage. For example, weather can be unpredictable and change quickly, tracks become treacherous and accidents can happen. Liability Members acknowledge and agree that in applying to become a member (of whatever grade) or renewing that membership of the Club that the nature of the activities carried out by the Club and by participating voluntarily, freely and at their own risk, are such that it would be unreasonable for the Club or any of its members acting on its behalf to be in any way responsible for any injury, or death, to members or to damage to their property and members hereby, to the full extent permitted by law, waive all of their legal rights of action against and fully release the Club for loss, damage or injury or death or loss or damage to property howsoever arising out of or in relation to member’s participation in the activities conducted by the Club including without limitation, liability for any negligent or tortuous Act or omission or breach of statutory duty on the part of the Club, its office bearers or agents. Insurance and Legal Matters The Club insurance covers public liability, excluding member-to-member events, during Club activities. Members' vehicles are not covered. For further information write to the Secretary on constitutional or legal matters and the Treasurer on insurance matters. Editorial Circular Editor: Stephanie Schulz Walks Data Officer Vicki Martin Front Cover: Natalie Tapson - Flora Survey on Mt Bobs

MAY 2013 3Calendar and Forward Walks - Full details Walks p.8 Cycling p.28 Date Day Class Activity Coordinator 1 May Wed SE Myrtle Falls Lee Ritchie 1 May Wed MM MacGregor Peak Gillian Fitzgerald 2 May Thu MM Salters Point Jim Baptist 2 May Thu CYC Grove-Ranelagh Stella Bucher 2 May Thu CYC Margate – Longley Brian Haas 2 May Thu General Meeting & Entertainment: Alpine Flora Natalie Tapson 3 May Fri SCNQ Margate Rivulet John Howse 4 May Sat SE Windermere Linda Cook 4-5 May WE SM The Steppes Training Weekend Pam Powell 5 May Sun SR Rats Castle * V * L Malcolm Sherlock 5 May Sun DWNQ Tolmans Hill /Ridgeway Dam * A Kathleen McLaren 6 May Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 7 May Tue MM Cathedral Rock Kevin Hogue 7 May Tue CYC Judbury Bruce Wilkinson 8 May Wed SM Umbrella Point * L Dieter Buechner 8 May Wed LM Tasman Trail Bonnie Tilley 9 May Thu June Walks Preview Closing 9 May Thu MR Devils Backbone Geoff Morffew 9 May Thu CYC Broadmarsh Jon Grey 9 May Thu CYC Cornelian Bay - Risdon Brook Dam Brian Haas 9-12 May EXT MR Miena - Base Camp Rupert Manners 10 May Fri SCNQ Berriedale to Windermere Rinda Burgess 10-12 May EXT MM Lake Dobson Dawn Albert 11 May Sat SE Rose Bay to Bellerive Judith Holmes 11 May Sat MM Kermandie Track from Bennetts Rd Brian Garland 12 May Sun SR Sentinel Range Carolynne Smith 13 May Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana 14 May Tue June Circular closing 14 May Tue SM Echo Sugarloaf via Randalls Bay Walter Bartlett 14 May Tue MM North/South Track-Mt Wellington * L *V Roger Hurd 14 May Tue CYC Broadmarsh Bruce Wilkinson 14-17 May EXT LR Frenchmans Cap Alison Street 15 May Wed MM Brown Mountain from Coal Valley John Cannon 16 May Thu MM Tom Thumb / Devils Throne Malcolm Sherlock 16 May Thu CYC Lindisfarne - Wentworth Bob Wyatt 16 May Thu CYC Sorell - Pawlena Dam Brian Haas 17 May Fri SCNQ Lindisfarne to Montagu Bay Phyl Wyatt 18 May Sat SE Cape Deslacs Barbara Johnson 18 May Sat MR Mt Mueller Patricia Colles 19 May Sun MM Mt Field East Circuit Catharine Errey 20 May Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Dianne Martin 21 May Tue CYC Melton Mowbray Bruce Wilkinson

MAY 2013 421 May Tue MM Tolmans Hill * L Heather Hurd 22 May Wed SE Margate Rivulet - Nierinna Track * L Jeanette Brown 22 May Wed MM Grasstree Hill Nick Hume 23 May Thu MM Crescent Bay / Mt Brown Alan Wilson 23 May Thu CYC South Arm Mary Foster 23 May Thu CYC Huonville - Grove Brian Haas 23-26 May EXT MR Mt Field – Base Camp Rupert Manners 24 May Fri SCNQ Soldiers Memorial Avenue Bob Wyatt 25 May Sat SM Nugent Judy Bond 25 May Sat MM Clemes Peak and Tatnells Hill Nick Hume 26 May Sun MR Mt Dromedary from Braslins Rd Chris Rathbone 27 May Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Wyn Manners 28 May Tue MM Grasstree Hill Roger Hurd 28 May Tue Executive Meeting 5.00 pm 63 Melville St 28 May Tue Circular Production Maryanne Skitt 28 May Tue CYC Montagu Bay Bruce Wilkinson 29 May Wed SE St Crispins Well Dieter Buechner 29 May Wed MM Mt Stuart to Glenorchy Ken Chilcott 30 May Thu LM Cape Bernier Ruth Raward 30 May Thu CYC Rokeby Carole Nodder 30 May Thu CYC New Norfolk - Glenora Brian Haas 31 May Fri SCNQ New Norfolk Esplanade Maria Bucher 1 Jun Sat SE Boronia Beach / Alum Cliffs * V Jeanette Brown 1 Jun Sat MM Craigow Circuit * V John Cannon 2 Jun Sun ME Cape Queen Elizabeth Pam Powell 3 Jun Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 3-10 Jun EXT MM Overland Track Rupert Manners 3-10 Jun EXT MM Overland Track Alison Street 4 Jun Tue MM Mt Misery Cathy Hutton 4 Jun Tue CYC Runnymede Bruce Wilkinson 5 Jun Wed MM Mt Wellington Margaret Proudlock 6 Jun Thu SE Mt Nelson Walter Bartlett 6 Jun Thu MM The Needles / Tim Shea Geoff Morffew 6 Jun Thu CYC Richmond 6 Jun Thu CYC Lauderdale - 5 Mile Beach Brian Haas 6 Jun Thu July Walks Preview Closing 7 Jun Fri SCNQ Taroona Foreshore Tom Walker 7 Jun Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: China Margaret Williams 8 Jun Sat MM Springs/ Red Paint Track/ Dead Island Roger Hurd 8-10 Jun EXT MM Rocky Cape National Park Terry Vince 8-10 Jun EXT MM Mt Fortescue/Cape Pillar Andreas Hack 9 Jun Sun SE Bellerive / Howrah Angela Devine 9 Jun Sun MR Mt Wellington Summit from Cascade Gdns Chris Rathbone 10 Jun Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana

MAY 2013 511 Jun Tue July Circular Closing 11 Jun Tue MM British Walk - New Norfolk Rob Hill 11 Jun Tue CYC Richmond Bruce Wilkinson 12 Jun Wed SE Waterworks Duncan Hamilton 12 Jun Wed MM Geilston Bay Radial Barry Ford 13 Jun Thu LM Mt Wellington Lee Lennard 13 Jun Thu CYC SE ride – TBA 13 Jun Thu CYC Blackmans Bay circuit Brian Haas 14 Jun Fri SCNQ Bellerive Sorell Railway Bob Wyatt 15 Jun Sat DWNQ Dog Walk - Margate Gillian Fitzgerald 15 Jun Sat SM Cobbs Hill Rob Hill 15 Jun Sat LM Seven Mile Beach to Geilston Bay Phil Watson 16 Jun Sun MM Mt Patrick / Charles from Lachlan Patricia Colles 17 Jun Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Dianne Martin 18 Jun Tue SE Mickeys Beach Walter Bartlett 18 Jun Tue MM Arm End Norm Davie 18 Jun Tue CYC New Norfolk Bruce Wilkinson 19 Jun Wed SE Single Hill Bernd Janisch 20 Jun Thu LM TBA John Kerrison 20 Jun Thu CYC SE ride – TBA 20 Jun Thu CYC Mangalore – Elderslie Brian Haas 21 Jun Fri SCNQ Winter Solstice at Montrose Phyll Wyatt 22 Jun Sat MM Devils Throne Rob McGregor 22 Jun Sat SM Meehan Range Heinz-Jurgen Vojacek 23 Jun Sun MM Crescent Bay & Mt Brown Lee Douglas 24 Jun Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Wyn Manners 25 Jun Tue MM Fern Tree - Junction Cabin Charles Rankin 25 Jun Tue CYC Huonville Bruce Wilkinson 25 Jun Tue Circular Production John Francis 26 Jun Wed SE O’Gradys Falls Felicity Walch 26 Jun Wed MM British Walk from Fern Tree Gillian Fitzgerald 27 Jun Thu MM Tatnells Hill / Clemes Peak Malcolm Sherlock 27 Jun Thu CYC SE ride – TBA 27 Jun Thu CYC Richmond – Pontville Brian Haas 28 Jun Fri SCNQ Linear Track Hans Svennsen 29 Jun Sat MM Risdon Vale John Cannon 29 Jun Sat MM Mt Lord (Pontos Hills) Jim Anderson 30 Jun Sun MM Grasstree Hill & Gunners Quoin David Chung 1 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Alan Wilson 2 Jul Tue MM Grasstree Hill Josephine Petrov 3 Jul Wed SE Tangara Trail Carole Nodder 3 Jul Wed MM Craigow Circuit John Cannon 4 Jul Thu MM Here ‘N’ There on Mt Nelson Walter Bartlett

MAY 2013 64 Jul Thu CYC SE ride – TBA 4 Jul Thu CYC Cygnet via Balfes Hill Brian Haas 4 Jul Thu August Walks Preview Closing 5 Jul Fri SCNQ Risdon Brook Dam Rinda Burgess 5 Jul Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: Patagonia 6 Jul Sat SE Mt Wellington Duncan Hamilton 6 Jul Sat MR Meehan Range from Risdon Vale Chris Rathbone 7 Jul Sun MM Cape Raoul Pam Powell 8 Jul Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana 9 Jul Tue August Circular Closing 8 Aug Thu General Meeting & Entertainment: Canada Andrew Davey 17 Aug Sat Mid Year Lunch 6 Sep Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: 4 Oct Fri Annual General Meeting & Entertainment: Rupert Manners 1 Nov Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: Maatsuyker Island 6 Dec Fri General Meeting & Entertainment: President’s Report Felicity Walch, one of our trip programmers and walk leaders, had a fall on a walk the other day and has broken her ankle and will be out of action for a while. We wish her a speedy recovery and seeing her back on the track as soon as possible. We had our last exec meeting on 26th March. The members only section of the website progresses slowly. We are waiting for the developer to iron out the issues that he has with the Brisbane Bushwalkers site before we go to the next stage. Alison is putting useful bushwalking information about pack weights and lightweight meals on the web. She would love more contributions. Car Stickers are now available with the slogan “Get Outdoors Hobart Walking Club”. Malcolm Sherlock has them. The ABC interviews conducted at the February general meeting with members have not been aired yet. A message from Vicki I have had a couple of offers of help, but as yet (at typing this note!) not trained anybody for the job. Thanks to Kate and Rupert for putting your hands up! Training begins soon. As I am planning to walk the Overland Track in early June and will be away in Canada in early July - could I ask all leaders of walks and trip programmers, to please get their previews and all Forward Walks listings into me prior to end of May for the Walks Program up to and including 5 August 2013. It would greatly help to have as much data on the computer early, thus making light work for my 'relief' person. Previews may be sent via email for speed and ease (yours and mine!) and well ahead if you know the date on which you wish to lead. Do provide all relevant details. Rupert Manners, President

MAY 2013 7Membership News There is no membership report this month. Geoff O'Hara, Membership Officer Search, Rescue and Training Before becoming a full member of the HWC, all prospective members have 12 months from joining the Club to complete three (3) qualifying walks and participate in an essential skills day to get to know the Club. Essential Skills Training Days for the second part of 2013 will be scheduled for dates to be set in September, October and November. Coordinators to be announced 4-5 May - Steppes Weekend This is the annual club training and social weekend at the Steppes Reserve, provided by the Club's Search, Rescue and Training Committee. The committee invites all members whether new prospective members or experienced walkers to come and enjoy a social, entertaining and hopefully educational weekend at the Steppes. All events are optional and members are free to just enjoy whatever parts of it they like. Saturday will be a training day on the theme: What To Do When Things Go Wrong. Subjects to be covered will include; navigation basic and advanced, first aid (what to carry in your first aid kit, and how to use common items), planning and packing for an overnight or extended day walk (preparation, gear, clothing, equipment, food and cooking), trends in gear and tips from experienced walkers. Saturday night we'll have a BBQ with sausages provided by the Club. Sunday we have scheduled a walk to Rats Castle. Saturday will be spent in the Steppes grounds and in the vicinity. However, come with your day walking gear so that you can participate in the exercises around the area. Sunday will be a normal day walk starting from the Steppes.

Bring all of your luxury car camping gear as the Steppes is a great place to camp next to your car. You can come up on Friday afternoon/night and join us around the fire, or drive up on your own on Saturday, planning to be there by 9:30 am. Meet at 8 00 am in Fitzroy Gardens. Contact Pam Powell 6223 2505 (h) Malcolm Sherlock 6273-4179 (h) if you have any questions. Stuart Whitney, Essential Skills Coordinator Circular Production Homes Volunteers are required to assist in preparation of circulars for mailing which is followed by a sociable cuppa with friends. Work starts at 7.30 pm and usually finishes about 9.00 pm. Please bring a small supper contribution. 28 May Tue Maryanne Skitt, 9 Bedford St, New Town. 25 Jun Tue John Francis, 49 Fisher Ave, Sandy Bay. 23 Jul Tue Rob & Toni Hill, 2/44 Jungira St, Howrah

Jim Anderson, Circular Coordinator

MAY 2013 8

Social Notes The mid year ( end of winter ) LUNCH will be on Saturday, 17th August 2013. This has been an enjoyable event the last two years, a good chance to catch up with all your old walking friends! So, put it in your diary NOW !! Ski and Hut Notes Bookings for the hut can be made by contacting Dawn Hendrick on 6272 2477 or 0430 023 693

Fred Koolhof, Ski and Hut Secretary

The Tasmanian Tramp 2014 Well it is time once again to sharpen those pencils or stretch those fingers over the keyboard! The committee, once again is calling for articles, poems, drawings, photos etc. for the next Tasmanian Tramp due for launch September 2014. One very keen member has already sent in an item! Items may be emailed or posted to the secretary who will pass them on to me. If members would like to join the editorial sub-committee please contact me via email helen.daly@education.tas.gov.au or phone 6243 6738. We meet once a month from June onwards until about March next year. Items are emailed around the group and then discussed at meetings. Meetings start at 7.00pm and are usually over before 9.30pm.

Helen Daly, Editorial Convener, The Tasmanian Tramp WALKS PROGRAM

Emailing Preview If you are emailing Previews, please follow format shown in the sample Preview below. Following the format shown minimises the editing required at the data entry stage. Thank you. Please include the information as part of the email AND NOT as an attachment using no tabs. Send in Body Text (Normal)/Arial/9. 4803 21 Sep Tue Mt Wellington MM 13 km 370 m 5 hr Umberta Clagglesworth 62XX XXXX Mt Wellington Walks A circuit walk............. Email previews to walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au

MAY 2013 9Important notes To be included in the Circular, all trips must be submitted by the due date. Unless stated otherwise, private transport is used. All maps are TASMAP 1:100 000, 1:25 000 Series or the Tasmanian Street Atlas. *A indicates additional walk *V indicates change of venue *D indicates change of date *L indicates change of coordinator Walks Classifications SCNQ Senior citizens, non-qualifying, (5 km or less) all ages welcome. Pace slow. NQ Non-qualifying (less than 8 km). Pace does not have to be slow, see

review/coordinator for details. S Short (8-12 km). Pace see NQ. M Medium (13-20 km). Pace as per preview/coordinator. L Long (over 20 km). Pace as per preview/coordinator. EVERY 100 METRES CLIMBED COUNTS AS ONE EXTRA KILOMETRE. E Easy, on tracks and open paddocks. M Medium, may include some off-track walking. R Rough, off-track, could include scrub bashing, creek crossings, negotiation of rocks etc. All intending participants must satisfy themselves that the walk is likely to be within their abilities. Prospective Members and those bringing Visitors must contact relevant Walk Coordinators prior to each intended walk to gain a booking. Those who do not know the coordinator or are uncertain about any aspect of the walk should contact the coordinator before the day of the walk. Some Walker Responsibilities Before each trip, check the Walk Preview to see if it is within your capability. If you have any questions, contact the coordinator before the day of the walk. You must notify them at the time of booking, at least the day before the trip, of any medical conditions (such as allergies or asthma) which may affect your walking ability. Leave details of the trip and a Search and Rescue Contact (see inside back page of the Circular) with a friend or relative. If the trip is overdue, they should first contact them, not the Police. If you see other people who need help, offer assistance. Everyone should help to make the trip safer and more enjoyable for all. Facebook walks Remember to check out our Facebook page for last minute walks which are not in this programme. If you need help to set up your Facebook page contact Gill Mosmann. Gill.Mosmann@facebook.com Visitors A full Club Member may take one visitor on a Club trip with the prior agreement of the trip coordinator. A visitor may attend a maximum of three Club trips.

MAY 2013 10 Transport Private cars are pooled for trips unless otherwise stated. Cost is shared by car, with a recommended maximum of 10c per passenger per km. Program 1 May Wed Myrtle Falls SE 7 km 240 m 3 hr Lee Ritchie 6223 1549 or 0408 089 755 Mt Wellington Walks To make my walk pretty well hill free, and a slow leisurely pace, I have reversed my usual walk. Starting at 10.00 am at the Cascade Garden toilets up the steps to the track above McRobies Gully. Following along the ridge to the main fire trail up the Myrtle Gully Track to the waterfall then downward walk on the new Cascade Track, popping into my place for afternoon tea. Pace medium/slow.

1 May Wed MacGregor Peak MM 12 km 450 m 4 hr Gillian Fitzgerald 6234 4752 Murdunna/Prosser e-mail: gillfitzgerald@bigpond.com A pleasant circuit which starts with a steady climb up to MacGregor Peak, then follows Fazackerley’s Ridge. We should enjoy the views from a couple of lookouts and also some beautiful remnant rainforest. Hopefully we will have had some rain by then to revive all those ferns and mosses. Moderate pace. All welcome. Prospectives please book. Meet at the Old Zoo site, Lower Domain Road, or be at Sorell opposite the Police Station at 9.00 am. There is a distinct possibility that we may not be able to access MacGregor Peak due to Forestry carrying out work on the fire tower there. If so, we will do an alternative walk in the area. So, come along anyway, wherever we go will be good!

2 May Thu Salters Point MM 18 km 300 m 7 hr Jim Baptist 6236 9392 or 0458 086 968 Raoul/ Tasman/Storm Bay This scenic coastal walk will start from the pine forest at Stormlea and complete a circuit via Moonlight Hill. There is a cleared track for us to follow, a couple of uphill bits and a minor rockhop to negotiate. Reward will be panoramic coastal views and lovely botanical displays. Depart Fitzroy Gardens 8.00 am and/or meet the coordinator at the car park opposite the Police Station in Somerville St, Sorell at 8.30 am. Can be a very hot and dry walk, so bring plenty of water. All welcome. Driving distance 170km. Pace medium.

2 May – Thu CLUB NIGHT/GENERAL MEETING The General Meeting will be held in the Philip Smith Theatre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe, starting at 7.30 pm. All agenda items should reach the Secretary 7.15 pm on the day of the meeting. Entertainment:. Natalie Tapson (a botanist at the RTBG for the past 15 years) will be talking about the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Alpine Project. The RTBG received a Caring for our Country grant to collect seed of endemic conifers and restricted alpine flora from the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area over the

MAY 2013 11summer and autumn of 2013. Alpine species have been targeted due to the risk of loss as a consequence of climate change and the aim is to build up genetically diverse ex-situ collections in the Tasmanian Seed Conservation Centre. 3 May Fri Margate Rivulet SCNQ 7 km 100 m 3 hr John Howse 6225 1540 Kingborough's Tracks Meet at the Margate Train at 10.30 am for a short walk on the Margate Rivulet Track. A slow walk, length of walk about the same as a piece of string, 90% chance of being about half the designated distance and time. One hill and one sloping bank down to a new bridge. Graded by Kingborough Council as easy and accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. 4 May Sat Windermere SE 7.5 km m 4 hr Linda Cook 6228 4986 Meet at Weston Park which it is off Austins Ferry Road at 10.00 am. We will walk off-road along Beedhans and Bilton bays and have morning tea up on Cadburys Estate by the water's edge. Lunch will be at Knights Point, Windermere. We will return directly to Weston Park via Windermere Bay and Claremont. This is an easy walk and most of the way we have stunning coastal views to admire. Medium/Slow will be the pace. All Prospectives are very welcome and we should be back at the cars about 2.00 pm. Don't be surprised if we stop at a cafe post walk, this is a ‘Cook's Tradition’ for anyone who is interested.

4-5 May WE The Steppes Training Weekend SM Pam Powell 6223 5205 or 0409 199 828 e-mail pam.powell@csiro.au This is the annual club training and social weekend at the Steppes Reserve, provided by the Club's Search, Rescue and Training Committee. The committee invites all members whether new prospective members or experienced walkers to come and enjoy a social, entertaining and hopefully educational weekend at the Steppes. All events are optional and members are free to just enjoy whatever parts of it they like. Saturday will be a training day on the theme: What to do when things go wrong. Subjects to be covered will include; navigation basic and advanced, first aid (what to carry in your first aid kit and how to use common items), planning and packing for an overnight or extended day walk (preparation, gear, clothing, equipment, food and cooking), trends in gear and tips from experienced walkers. Saturday night we'll have a BBQ with sausages provided by the Club. Sunday we have scheduled a walk to Rats Castle. Saturday will be spent in the Steppes grounds and in the vicinity. However, come with your day walking gear so that you can participate in the exercises around the area. Sunday will be a normal day walk starting from the Steppes.

MAY 2013 12 Bring all of your luxury car camping gear as the Steppes is a great place to camp next to your car. You can come up on Friday afternoon/night and join us around the fire, or drive up on your own on Saturday, planning to be there by 09:30 am. Meet at 8 am in Fitzroy Gardens Contact Pam Powell 6223 2505 (h) Malcolm Sherlock 6273-4179 (h) if you have any questions. 5 May Sun Rats Castle *V * L SR 7 km 450 m 4.5 hr Malcolm Sherlock 0417 653 548 Meander/Split Rock Rats Castle is a prominent rocky summit on the Wild Dog Tier, just north of Liawenee. From the trail-head we follow Brandum Creek a kilometre or so before trying to pick rocky leads through the scrub to reach the ridge-line north of the summit. Undulating rocky tree-lined slopes lead to the summit. The 360 degree view is extensive with mountains visible in all directions, particularly in the west. Great Lake dominates the view east. We return via the same route. Full foul weather gear is essential. Medium pace but please note that the walk is graded 'rough'. Meet at Steppes Homestead for a 9.30 am departure [allow 1.5hr for the journey from Hobart]. Prospectives are welcome, but they must book with the coordinator.

5 May Sun Dog Walk * A DWNQ Kathleen McLaren 0407 507 835 Bring your canine companion for morning walk around the top of Tolmans Hill / Ridgeway Dam area in lovely bushland within cooee of the city. Undulating terrain, on track, walking with dogs on lead for much of the walk. A short walk of 2 to 3 hours with time for morning tea. Please book with leader. 6 May Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 or 0407 320 766 Meet at 10.00 am at top of Nubeena Street, Lindisfarne for a toddle up and around Natone Hill. All welcome with or without a toddler, bring a picnic and appropriate clothing. Hope to finish around noon. 7 May Tue Cathedral Rock MM 12 km 500 m 5 hr Kevin Hogue 6244 4022 Longley/Derwent Walk starts from Anderson Road, Longley, through farmland and open forest until the approximate 150 m steep scramble to the top of the Rock where we will have lunch. There are spectacular views towards Bruny Island, The Channel and Mt Wellington. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens by 8.00 am or alternatively at the junction of the Huon Highway and Sandfly Road by 8.15 am where we may have to consolidate cars as there is limited

MAY 2013 13parking at Anderson Road. The pace will be medium. The walk is suitable for fit prospectives, but please ring the co-ordinator. Carry foul weather gear. 8 May Wed Umbrella Point * L SM 12 km 40 m 3 hr Dieter Buechner 6229 6585 D'Entrecasteaux/ Barnes Bay Park at the Kettering ferry terminal (but not in the ferry queue) in time to walk aboard the 9.30 am Bruny Island ferry. Following the short crossing we will walk down the Apollo Bay coastline to Umbrella Point for lunch. We will return on the 2.15 pm ferry. Water essential. Pace Medium/slow. Recommended for prospectives, who must book.

8 May Wed Tasman Trail LM 15.5 km 778 m 6 hr Bonnie Tilley 6225 2302 or 0407 266 643 Tasman NP/Taranna/Hippolyte/Storm Bay Great scenic walk on the Tasman Peninsula . Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am. Eastern Shore walkers meet opposite the Police Station, Sommerville Street, Sorell at 8.20 am ready to move on when the town group arrive. We drive to the day car park at Fortescue Bay where the bus will meet us at approx 9.30 am and take us to the start at Waterfall Bay. Bus costs, $10 each providing I have more than 20 participants. Book by 6th May with Bonnie phone or txt 0407 266 643. Swim possible at end of walk (could be cold!), bring water and full foul weather gear. Pace medium. Approx return driving distance 210k.

9 May – Thu JUNE WALKS PREVIEW CLOSING Walks previews must be in by this date. They can be posted to the Walks Data Officer, GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001, (post 3 days prior to due date) or email to walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au, or left in the HWC mailbox at Conservation Volunteers Australia, 63 Melville St, Hobart, by 12 noon today. 9 May Thu Devils Backbone MR 10 km 260 m 7 hr Geoff Morffew 6247 6468 or 0427 232 174 Hartz NP/Waterloo/Huon The Devils Backbone is the northern part of the ridge in the Hartz Mountains National Park. After climbing to Hartz Pass we leave the track and make our way along the Devils Backbone, which consists of a rocky ridge later interspersed with thick scrub. We will visit Lake Osborne and possibly Lake Perry, depending on our point of descent (to be determined on the day). No drinking water is available on the ridge. Join us at Fitzroy Gardens ready to leave by 7.30 am. Return driving distance 170 km. Prospective members must contact the coordinator before the day.

MAY 2013 14 9-12 May EXT Miena - Base Camp MR Rupert Manners 6292 1310 or 0417 921 310 e-mail: rupertmanners@bigpond.com This is a bit of a peak bagging trip with the plan being to climb some of the peaks in the Great Lakes area. The possible peaks are Rats Castle, Wild Dog Tier, Split Rock, Sandbanks Tier and Mt Blackwood. There are other peaks in the area which we could do depending on the weather and time. All of these peaks will be off-track so be prepared for some rock and scrub. We will stay in a cottage at Miena and do day trips from there. The cost will be just over $30 per person per night. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Number limit of 10. Book with the leader by 1st May.

10 May Fri Berriedale to Windermere SCNQ 5 km m 2 hr Rinda Burgess 6223 3610 Meet at the Berriedale Reserve, next to Alcorso Drive, at 10.30 am. We’ll have some morning tea first, then make our way via the reserve and the cycle/walking tracks round to Windermere where we will have lunch. Return the same way. A slow, comfortable pace. 10-12 May EXT Lake Dobson MM Dawn Albert 6225 0921 Mt Field/Tyenna/Dobson In this busy busy world it is almost impossible to find time to visit the club hut. I have put aside these three days: hopefully others will be inspired to join me and discover this gem. A relaxed trip with walks arranged to suit group – generally SM. Ring for further details.

11 May Sat Rose Bay to Bellerive SE 9 km 20 m 4 hr Judith Holmes 6243 7148 or 0407 230 735 For this walk meet 10.00 am at car park area intersection of Yolla Street and Esplanade, Rose Bay. From there the foreshore track around Montagu Bay will be followed and then to Bellerive Beach. Only one very short uphill however pace will be considerate to suit all participating. Time for a swim at the beach, work out on the outdoor gymnasium or just relax. Bring raincoat and drinks and lunch (or buy fish and chips). Return will be through the shopping centre and Gordons Hill Reserve. Prospective members welcome, please book.

11 May Sat Kermandie Track from Bennetts Road MM 14 km 500 m 5 hr Brian Garland 6225 4153 or 6221 0548 Waterloo/Huon An opportunity to walk through some spectacular rain forest in Hartz Mountains National Park as we ascend the Kermandie Track to Lake Osbourne and then return by the same path. This track was cleared by a working bee of Parks and HWC volunteers last year. Parts of the track could be muddy. Medium pace. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am.

MAY 2013 1512 May Sun Sentinel Range SR 5 km 700 m 5 hr Carolynne Smith 6229 3337 or 6214 5462 McPartlan/ Wedge A short steep climb will proffer the reward of good views of The Coronets (for peak baggers in the planning stage!), lakes and various south west peak favourites. May or may not do the traverse as I have not done it in the last 20 years! Bring water and full foul weather gear. Pace medium. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am.

13 May Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Helen Dalla-Fontana 6228 3718 or 0408 622 320 Meet at lower car park of Cascade Gardens by 10.00 am for a walk down the rivulet. Bring morning tea and appropriate clothing. Expect to be finished by noon. Visitors welcome. 14 May – Tue JUNE CIRCULAR CLOSING Circular items must be in by 1.00 pm on this date. They can be posted (3 days prior preferably) to the Circular Editor Doug McLean, PO Box 522, Sandy Bay, 7006 or emailed to circular@hobartwalkingclub.org.au NOTE: non- members must correspond to the Secretary at the Club’s postal address. 14 May Tue Echo Sugarloaf via Randalls Bay SM 8 km 300 m 3.5 hr Walter Bartlett 6225 1755 or 6297 8444 Lymington/D’Entrecasteaux Arrange rides at Margate Train at 9:45 am and/or meet at leader's place 395 Randalls Bay Road, Eggs and Bacon Bay at 10:30 am. Walk will include scrub, farm paddocks and a 200 metre climb to the top of Echo Sugarloaf. Bring water and foul weather gear. Travelling distance approx. 86 km return via Nicholls Rivulet Road.

14 May Tue North / South Track Mt Wellington * L * V MM 12 km 200 m 5 hr Roger Hurd 6229 6922 or 0448 296 922 Mt Wellington Walks Meet at Lower Springs Car Park at 9.00 am. We will follow the North/South Track toward Tolosa Park to a point where we have had a long enough walk and return to our starting point. A well graded and interesting track. Prospective members welcome, please contact leader, carry water and full foul weather gear.

14-17 May EXT Frenchmans Cap LR 15 km 500 m 6-8 hr Alison Street 6239 1690 Frenchmans Cap (1:50 000)Wedge e-mail: street47@gmail.com Come and try out the new track which avoids the sodden Loddens! We will walk to Lake Vera Hut on day one. Day Two - we will walk to Tahune Hut and climb the Cap, if the weather is clear. Day 3 - we will climb the Cap if we did not do it on day 2, and then walk

MAY 2013 16 back down to Lake Vera Hut. Day 4 - we will walk out. I have made this a mid-week walk as I am planning to stay in a hut each night. The pace will be moderate. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Suitable for fit prospectives. Number limit. Book by 7 May, preferably by email

15 May Wed Brown Mountain From Coal Valley MM 15 km 680 m 6 hr John Cannon 6247 6464 Prosser/Derwent We will approach this peak from Ferniehurst in the Coal River Valley. Hear how the property was defended in the bushranging era and how a eucalypt distillery was set up there. We hop across a rivulet and under a deer fence to reach the track. Bring all your water needs.

16 May Thu Tom Thumb / Devils Throne MM 14 km 600 m 6 hr Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 Mt Wellington Walks This is a circuit walk starting and finishing at Big Bend on Mt Wellington. We will follow the rough Big Bend Fire Trail to Tom Thumb for morning tea. We then backtrack a little to pick up the Collins Bonnet Track for a short distance before branching off to the Devils Throne for lunch. There are excellent views of Mountain River and Collins Bonnet from the lookout here. We return to the cars via Thark Ridge Track. This is an interesting walk offering a different perspective of the back areas of Mt Wellington. Recommended for prospectives who must book with the coordinator. Medium pace. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am.

17 May Fri Lindisfarne To Montagu Bay SCNQ 5 km 20 m 3 hr Phyl Wyatt 6247 8966 Street Atlas Meet at Matthew Simmons Park, at the head of Lindisfarne Bay at 10.30 am. We will have morning tea here and then walk around the foreshore past the Tasman Bridge to Montagu Bay for lunch. Return the same way, slow pace.

18 May Sat Cape Deslacs SE 9.5 km 50 m 3.30 hr Barbara Johnson 6229 7445 or 0428 572 887 Cremorne/Nugent/Prosser An easy walk along Clifton Beach and then around the clifftops towards Pipe Clay Head. Return a similar way avoiding the beach. Meet at Foreshore Tavernm, Lauderdale ready to move off at 10.00 am. Medium/slow pace.

18 May Sat Mt Mueller MR 12 km 910 m 7 hr Patricia Colles 6273 4179 or 0407 314 332 Adamsfield/Wedge The track is a little overgrown and scrubby at the start but soon opens out as we climb towards Fossil Lake. From there a short, steep climb brings us out on the Mueller ridge. Enjoy the spectacular views as we continue over lovely alpine country to the summit

MAY 2013 17proper. This does involve some rocky and indistinct track sections but nothing too difficult. Driving distance 215 km. Prospectives welcome but must book with leader. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 7.30 am. Medium pace.

19 May Sun Mt Field East Circuit MM 10.5 km 680 m 5 hr Catharine Errey 6239 1946 or 0418 276 896 Mt Field NP/Dobson/Tyenna The plan is to start the walk from Lake Fenton (leaving a vehicle at start/finish of Lake Nicholls Track). The Field East walk takes us though a variety of landscapes and vegetation types and the fagus may still have some autumn tones. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Full foul weather gear. Departure details from leader. Bookings by Friday 17 May. Pace medium .

20 May Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Dianne Martin 6225 3731 or 0428 545 450 Meet at the end of Beach Road, Kingston at 10.00 am for a toddle south along the beach and around the foreshore track and down to Boronia Beach. Bring a snack and suitable clothing. Expect to finish by 12.00 noon. Visitors welcome.

21 May Tue Tolmans Hill * L MM 16 km m 5 hr Heather Hurd 6229 6922 or 0419 565 991 e-mail: rogerhurd@bigpond.com Meet at 9.45 am at Hakea Drive/Woodcutters Road junction Tolmans Hill. (To access this from the city take the Olinda Grove turn off and go across the Southern Outlet overpass). The walk will be on tracks between Tolmans Hill and Ridgeway, therefore please expect a moderate amount of up and downhill.

22 May Wed Margate Rivulet - Nierinna Track * L SE 8.5 km 200 m 3-4 hr Jeanette Brown 6227 1828 A pleasant rural section of the Margate Rivulet Track starts from Brook Lane, Margate. It leads to Burnaby Drive and the start of the Nierinna Creek Track which, after following the creek, wends uphill to our lunch spot. Meet first at Margate Train ready to leave at 10.00 am for the short drive to the start of the walk. Slower pace, prospectives welcome but must book.

22 May Wed Grasstree Hill MM 12 km 500 m 5 hr Nick Hume 6225 5361 Richmond/Derwent e-mail: nicholas.hume@bigpond.com A delightful autumn walk, firstly around Risdon Brook Dam and then on to the highest point of the Meehan Range. We shall proceed with considerate pace on the short section

MAY 2013 18 of steeper ground near the summit. Our return will be partly on fire trails to complete a circuit of the area. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Medium pace. Meet at Risdon Brook Dam on Eastern Shore at 9.00 am. Contact leader if transport is required from Hobart.

23 May Thu Crescent Bay / Mt Brown MM 10.5 km 598 m 5 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 Raoul/Storm Bay Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am or meet leader at Sorell Police Station by 8.20 am. A circuit walk from Dog Bark Road to Crescent Bay and Mt Brown returning via Blowhole and Remarkable Cave. All welcome, medium pace, a few rocks to hop over.

23-26 May EXT Mt Field – Base Camp MR Rupert Manners 6292 1310 Mount Field NP/Dobson/Tyenna e-mail: rupertmanners@bigpond.com What a wonderful walking area Mt Field is, so why not spend four days at Mt Field at our fabulous Lake Dobson Hut and doing some of the many walks that are available. I would like to go to Florentine Peak and Mt Tyenna. Visit the Griffiths and Taylor Errattics, Mt Bridges and Tarn Shelf. If we have enough people we can offer two walks every day of differing standards. The hut is $10 per night for members. Suitable for fit prospectives. Book with the leader by 13th May.

24 May Fri Soldiers Memorial Avenue SCNQ 3 km 50 m 3 hr Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 or 0417 321 483 Hobart Steet Atlas Meet at the Soldiers Memorial Oval car park on the Upper Domain Road (this used to be called the Crossroads). We will commence walking from here at 10.30 am. A slow pace on a good path to a lunch spot somewhere along the way. We will look at some of the memorial plaques along the way. A slightly different way back uphill to the cars.

25 May Sat Nugent SM 8 km 200 m 3-3.5 hr Judy Bond 6253 6058 or 0448 900 910 Kellevie A medium/slow paced walk on private and forestry land in the Nugent area on bush tracks and fire trials with some ups and downs along the way. Walkers could meet opposite the Sorell Police Station, Sommerville Street to leave at 9.40 am to meet coordinator at the intersection of Kellevie Road and Arthur Highway, Copping at 10.00 am. There will be a 14 km drive from Copping to start of walk. Recommended for prospectives who must book.

MAY 2013 1925 May Sat Clemes Peak & Tatnells Hill MM 15 km 500 m 5 hr Nick Hume 6225 5361 Storm Bay/Taranna e-mail: nicholas.hume@bigpond.com A fabulous walk featuring some of the best of Tasmania's coastal scenery. The walk proceeds around the edge of Waterfall Bay and up onto Clemes Peak with unimpeded views out over the Tasman Sea. Don't forget binoculars for a bit of whale spotting. The track passes through glades of mountain laurel to our high point of Tatnells Hill. Some steeper ground and a short rock scramble on Clemes Peak itself. Otherwise well tracked. Recommeneded for prospectives who must book. Medium pace. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am.

26 May Sun Mt Dromedary from Braslins Rd MR 13 km 630 m 5.5 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 or 0437 159509 Broadmarsh/Derwent e-mail: crathbone@internode.on.net Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.30 am or at Granton at 9.00 am. We will walk from Braslins Road on fire trails until the final 200 m climb which is steep with a scramble and likely to be quite slippery. Return on the same track. Parking is limited so car pooling is essential. Bring water and full foul weather gear. Moderate pace.

27 May Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Wyn Manners 6292 1310 or 0417 921 310 Meet at The Springs car park at 10.00 am for a toddle to Sphinx Rock. So parents and grandparents bring your toddlers along and see how it goes. Bring a picnic. Visitors welcome.. Expect to be finished by 12.00 noon.

28 May Tue Grasstree Hill MM 12 km 400 m 5 hr Roger Hurd 6229 6922 or 0448 296 922 Richmond/Derwent This walk to Grass Tree is the western approach from Risdon Brook Dam with no rock slopes. We will return the same way so while a solid climb it is on fire trails and good tracks. Meet at Risdon Brook Dam ready to start walking at 9.15 am. Suitable for Prospective Members, please book before attending, carry foul weather gear and water.

28 May – Tue Executive Meeting at 5.00 pm 63 Melville St

MAY 2013 20 28 May – Tue JUNE CIRCULAR PRODUCTION This will be at the home of Maryanne Skitt, 19 Bedford Street, New Town. Volunteers are required to assist in preparation of circulars for mailing which is followed by a sociable cuppa with friends. Work starts at 7.30 pm and usually finishes about 9.00 pm. Please bring a small supper contribution. 29 May Wed St Crispins Well SE 10 km 80 m 3.25 hr Dieter Buechner 6229 6585 Meet at 10.30 am at the small car park at Neika (on Huon Road, 4 km south of the Fern Tree Tavern) for an easy paced walk on the almost level Pipeline Track to St Crispins Well. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Slow pace.

29 May Wed Mt Stuart to Glenorchy MM 15 km m 5 hr Ken Chilcott 6228 1673 or 0458 281 673 We will meet at 8.00 am at the roundabout at the top of Mt Stuart Road where a car shuttle will be organised. This walk will take us over Mt Stuart, The Slides, up Breakneck (don't let that put you off), Lenah Valley Track and North-South Track descending to the top of Tolosa Street. A great walk with plenty of early ups and downs. Come and check out the impressive stonework on the new track. Recommended for prospectives who must contact the leader. Bring water and wet weather gear. Medium pace.

30 May Thu Cape Bernier LM 18 km 350 m 5-6 hr Ruth Raward 6244 4467 Kellevie/Prosser A beautiful walk around the foreshore of the property of Marchweil with a climb up Cape Bernier. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 8.00 am or meet leader at Sorell Police Station by 8.20 am. Suitable for prospectives who must book. Full foul weather gear and water required.

31 May Fri New Norfolk Esplanade SCNQ 7 km 50 m 3.5 hr Maria Bucher 6229 2316 We will meet at Tynwald Park, New Norfolk at 10.30 am. We will have morning tea there before a slow easy walk along the river to the Esplanade for lunch.

1 Jun Sat Boronia Beach / Alum Cliffs * V SE 9 km m 3.5-4 hr Jeanette Brown 6227 1828 Meet at the roundabout at Jindabyne Rd and Roslyn Ave,Kingston Beach ready to move off at 10.00 am. We will walk down to Boronia Beach,past the penguin homes, along the track to Kingston Beach for morning tea. We will then do the Alum Cliffs Track to Taronga Road and return the same way. Slow/medium pace.

MAY 2013 211 Jun Sat Craigow Circuit * V MM 17 km 600 m 5 hr John Cannon 6247 6464 Hobart/Derwent As there have been a couple of issues with the Coal River Sugarloaf venue, I have decided on a circuit closer to town. The walk will include some solid ups and downs with some unusual views and pleasant vegetation. The circuit in the Meehan Range will include Rocky Tom and Eagles Hill. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.30 am to meet the leader at the Mornington roundabout car park (northern side of Tasman Hwy) at 8.50 am.

2 Jun Sun Cape Queen Elizabeth ME 14 km 150 m 5 hr Pam Powell 6223 5205 Murdunna/D'Entrecasteaux Bruny Island in the spring - spring flowers, full lagoons, coastal views. We will meet at 8.00 am to drive to Kettering to catch the 9.30 am ferry. Cars will be pooled to save emissions and to cut ferry costs. The walk is moderate with some elevation gain walking over the headland on reaching the coast and after another walk up the beach, up to Cape Queen Elizabeth to see the views. Bring water and wet weather gear, just in case. Participants will share the ferry($30/car) as well as the petrol costs. Contact leader about meeting place for departure.

3 Jun Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Alan Wilson 6244 4467 or 0407 320 766 Meet at Bellerive Ferry car park at 10.00 am for a toddle around boardwalk, foreshore and fort. All welcome, bring a picnic and appropriate clothing. Expect to finish around noon.

3-10 Jun EXT Overland Track MM 80+ km m hr Rupert Manners 6292 1310 Cradle Mtn/Lake St Clair NP e-mail: rupertmanners@bigpond.com I plan to do the Overland from north to south this year. The first day we will drive to Cradle Valley and spend the night at Waldheim Chalet, then head off next morning with an intention of heading to Waterfall Valley with a side trip to Cradle Mountain. We will spend two nights at Pelion Hut and I hope to do as many side trips as possible depending on the weather. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Number limit . Book with the coordinator by 20th May.

3-10 Jun EXT Overland Track MM 80 + km m hr Alison Street 6239 1690 Cradle Mtn/Lake St Clair NP e-mail: street47@gmail.com We are going to walk the Overland from south to north. Winter is now the only season in which you can walk the track in this direction. The first day we will drive to Lake St Clair. If there are 6 or more of us we will catch the ferry to Narcissus, otherwise we will walk

MAY 2013 22 around the lake. We will spend two nights at Pelion Hut. I hope to do side trips, depending on the weather. At the end of the walk we will stay at Waldheim Chalets for a night, before driving home. I am planning to do a car swop with Rupert's trip. John and I will be carrying snow shoes and trekking poles, so we do not anticipate turning back in case of snow, instead we plan to plough on regardless whilst admiring a winter wonderland. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stove required. Number limit. Book with the coordinator by 20th May, preferably by email

4 Jun Tue Mt Misery MM 5-7 km 280 m 3.5 hr Cathy Hutton 6243 8044 Mt Misery located at Huon Retreat (so please bring $2 donation). A very beautiful rainforest walk all uphill until lunch! Please meet at the car park on Huon Highway and Summerleas Road at 9.30 am to share cars. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Medium pace.

5 Jun Wed Mt Wellington MM 12 km 530 m 4-5 hr Margaret Proudlock 6234 6231 Mt Wellington Walks/Derwent A leg stretch on the lower slopes of the mountain. Exact route depends on whims of weather and coordinator. Meet at Cascade Gardens lower car park at 9.00 am. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring full foul weather gear. Pace medium.

6 Jun Thu JULY WALKS PREVIEW CLOSING Walks previews must be in by this date. They can be posted to the Walks Data Officer, GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001, (post 3 days prior to due date) or email to walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au, or left in the HWC mailbox at Conservation Volunteers Australia, 63 Melville St, Hobart, by 12 noon today. 6 Jun Thu Mt Nelson SE 9 km 170 m 3.5 hr Walter Bartlett 6225 1755 or 6297 8444 Taroona/Street Atlas Meet at leader's home 322 Nelson Road, Mount Nelson (Bend 7) at 10:00 am. Walk will start at the meeting point, heading off down across Rifle Range Creek and then by various tracks to the Signal Station for lunch. After lunch we will return to the starting point by a mostly different route. Pace to suit the party. Bring water and foul weather gear. Recommended for prospectives who must book.

MAY 2013 236 Jun Thu The Needles / Tim Shea MM 12 km 700 m 5 hr Geoff Morffew 6247 6468 or 0427 232 174 Adamsfield/Tiger/ Wedge/Tyenna The Needles tower over the Humboldt Divide on the Gordon River Road, but we will first follow the button grass lead on the other side of the road to Tim Shea (also accessible by road from the Florentine Valley) for morning tea. Good views towards the South-West from both peaks. Join us at Fitzroy Gardens ready to leave by 7.30 am or Granton at 7.50 am. Return driving distance 200 km.

7 Jun Fri Taroona Foreshore SCNQ 3 km m 2-3 hr Tom Walker 6229 5853 or 0408 386 310 Meet at Nubeena Crescent above sports ground at 10.30 am for a gentle walk along Taroona foreshore. Lunch at Hinsby Beach. Remember it is winter – dress accordingly. Slow pace. Bring water.

7 Jun Fri CLUB NIGHT/GENERAL MEETING The General Meeting will be held in the Philip Smith Theatre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe, starting at 7.30 pm. All agenda items should reach the Secretary by 7.15 pm on the day of the meeting. Entertainment:. Margaret Williams visited China in 2011. She did not ‘do’ Beijing or the Hidden City or the Great Wall or even the Terracotta Warriors. So come along to hear what she did ‘do’ in remote areas of Yunnan and the agricultural practices there.

8 Jun Sat The Springs/ Red Paint Track/ Dead Island MM 11 km 600 m 5.5 hr Roger Hurd 6229 6922 or 0448 296 922 Mt Wellington Walks Meet at Fitzroy Gardens for a 8.30 am departure, we will park at The Springs. Walk the Pinnacle and Organ Pipes Track to the Red Paint Track then the Organ Pipes and Summit before heading for Dead Island, Hutchinsons Fireplace and Ice House Track back to The Springs. Suitable for Prospective Members, please book before attending, carry full foul weather gear and water. Alternative venue if weather inclement. 8-10 Jun EXT Mount Fortescue & Cape Pillar MM 18 km 700 m 5 hr Andreas Hack: 6238 2947 W or 6225 2130 H(weekdays before 8pm please) 1:75K Tasman NP, 1:25K Hippolyte & Tasman, 1:100K Storm Bay Email: andreas@ahack.org A favourite walk with spectacular cliffs and coastal scenery. Photographers and dreamers delight. Beautifully named places like Tornado Ridge, Purgatory Hill, Corruption Gully, Hurricane Heath, Perdition Ponds, Desolation Gully and… wait for it … The Oasis … included. Despite the names listed above this is a very nice walk. Pace cruisy. Suitable for prospective members. Andreas’ trip philosophy at www.ahack.org. Total car travel

MAY 2013 24 approx 220 km. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens 7.00 am or Banjos Bakery, Sorell at 7.45 am. Return to Hobart Monday 3.00 pm latest. 8-10 Jun EXT Rocky Cape National Park MM Terry Vince 6272 5179 weekdays BH or 6249 3802 after 7.00 pm Chapman - Day Walks Tasmania Number limit. Book by 5 June. Meet at the Granton car park 7.30 am or the Sisters Beach Boat Ramp at 12.30 pm. Bring along what ever you bring on a day walk x 3 for food. If you happen to forget something you will be able to buy it in Wynyard. Cabin based accommodation at Leisure Ville, Wynyard, 6442 2291 (Angela) http://www.leisureville.com.au/. Prices per cabin range from $148 to $98 for two occupants. An extra person in the cabin is around $19. They have an enclosed heated swimming pool which some might take advantage of at the end of the walk ~ could be nice therapy and ease a few aches and pains. It is expected that participants will make their own bookings, I am happy to pass the details of those who wish to share and for car pooling etc. The plan is to walk the last three walks in Chapman's book ~ "Day Walks Tasmania". Day 1; we will start with walk number '40' 'Broadview Hill Circuit',9.9km, easy medium, estimated time 3.5 hours. If 5 hours is allowed for the drive from Granton we should be at the starting point of this walk around 12.30 pm and the walk completed around 4.00 pm, still in daylight and plenty of time to check in to our accommodation and freshen up before our group meal [for those who wish] at the Wynyard RSL. Day 2, we will walk number '41', 'Rocky Cape Circuit', 16.2 km, medium hard, estimated time 5.5 hours. This evening we can dine out at either the Wharf Hotel or Buccaneers Fish Restaurant. Day 3, after checking out we will drive to Penguin and walk number '39', Mount Dial & The Gnomon, 12.6 km, medium. Estimated time 5 hours. If we get off to an early start we should have this walk completed by mid afternoon, leaving us ample time to return to Hobart by early evening. 9 Jun Sun Bellerive / Howrah SE 8 km 10 m 4 hr Angela Devine 6223 5806 Please meet at the car park at the south end of Queen Street near the fish bar for a 10 a.m. start. We will walk along Bellerive and Howrah beaches and return by the same route. We will then walk around the waterfront to Bellerive Village and back via the streets. Slow/medium pace to suit walkers on the day.

9 Jun Sun Mt Wellington Summit from Cascade Gardens MR 7 km 1000 m 4-5 hr Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 or 0437 159 509 Mt Wellington Walks e-mail: crathbone@internode.on.net For those who love uphills and not downhill. Number limit of five unless you want to make your own arrangements for returning or possibly come only part way. For the first five

MAY 2013 25there will be car transport from the summit. Meet at the lower Cascade Gardens car park (off McRobies Rd) at 10:00 am. Up fire trails past Junction Cabin to Crocodile Rock. Then off-track and finally the Red Paint Track directly to the summit. Some steep bouldering. Pace medium. Bring water and wet weather gear.

10 Jun Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ 2 km 20 m 2 hr Helen Dalla-Fontana 6228 3718 or 0408 622 320 Meet at Risdon Brook Dam car park by 10.00 am. Bring morning tea and suitable clothing. Visitors welcome.

OVERNIGHT & EXTENDED WALKS 22 -23 Jun Winter Solstice – Dobson Hut Midj Jones WALK REPORTS Eves Peak - Mar with Carolynne Smith A pearler of a day, thoroughly enjoyed by a group of 12, including a visitor from Switzerland. Old Lake Fenton Track - Mar with Bob Wyatt This trip was supposed to be to view the Prionotes along this old track. A private trip earlier in the week found none in flower, so we substituted a walk along the track beside the Lachlan River. It proved to be very slow due to the nice ripe blackberries along the way! Lunch at a new table near where the Lachlan runs into the Derwent. I will reprogram the trip when the Prionates are in flower Opossum Bay - Mar with Rob Hill The day being hot, we shortened the route and simply went down the Opossum Bay Beach to the Dart Memorial and over the hill to Mary Ann Beach. A stiff breeze and the cool shadow under the pines gave us respite. Climbing the cliff we enjoyed the fabulous views and lunched with Mr Dart. A final walk back along the beach with two of our party enjoying swims along the way. A great little walk. Ida Bay - Mar with Kay Mallinson Under perfect autumn skies 14 walkers left Deep Hole for lunch and a swim at Southport Lagoon. The day warmed further as we ascended sandhills and made our way back for another swim at Deep Hole. Afternoon tea back at Ida Bay was followed by a stop at Dover. Mt Victoria /Sophia Peak - Mar with Paul Geeves This was a trip to two small peaks near Tullah. On the Saturday we walked in and established a base camp near the foot of Victoria Peak. On Sunday we did a day walk out to Sophia Peak and on Monday we walked out with a group of four visiting Victoria Peak

MAY 2013 26 before walking out. The weather was very hot and water scarce. This was an enjoyable trip except for the heat. (Whew, it was hot! - adds the typist who was on the walk!) Western Arthurs Taster - Mar with Carolynne Smith We had a lovely time. Four undertook this journey - one had been on the traverse before, one had been just past Lake Cygnus previously and two were totally new to the area. We had a nice camp at the base of Moraine A, where we enjoyed balmy evenings with the mozzies. The group were able, determined and keen to attempt to reach Lake Oberon so an early start was had on Sunday. We were greeted with heavy, low mist and a mild temperature. The mist did not rise at all apart from a very fleeting glimpse of Lake Cygnus and a view of the plains on our descent of the moraine. Cliffs and overhangs ethereal in the mist. We enjoyed the plants and insects and sounds (no wind by the way). Lunched at Square Lake after 5.5 hours. Decided it best to retreat knowing that similar effort would be required for our return journey. We spent just over 11 hours on our sojourn and loved every minute. No need for wet weather gear all weekend. The party said they felt they well and truly had a good ‘Taste of The Arthurs’ and view the traverse with an avid sense of adventure and respect. North West Cycle Tour - March with Linda Cook It is a privilege to lead tours in this area of Tasmania because of its stunning scenery plus the joy of sharing those moments with fellow cyclists for their first time. Nine intrepid cyclists were lucky on this tour not to have headwinds or heavy rain to contend with and of the two hot days where we had some character building climbs to deal with were merciful to us. The highlights would have to be the many Cook's coffee stops, a gourmet lunch, many counter meals and the swims in rivers, pools or the ocean on most days, we really did it tough! Congratulations to our Debutantes, Mary, Grant and Nick. Lost World - Mar with Rob McGregor Mizzle is a fine old Scot’s word and that’s what greeted us at The Springs and cocooned us for the rest of the day. The route to the Lost World is always challenging but with our insulating mizzle, the climb up, around, under, over and through the broken and shattered polygonal extrusions of dolerite had (despite some explanation, expletive and chatter) an eerie silence providing a fine entry to a lost world of subterranean ferns and mosses overlain by the mighty shards of some geological ozeeymandis. Snowy to Wellington - March with Rupert Manners The plan was to walk from Snowy North to Mt Wellington and this we succeeded in doing. We were dropped at the start of Snowy North and headed up the hill in mist and drizzle. After Snowy North we traversed the Snowy range over Scrivens Cone, Wetpants Peak , Nevada and onto Snowy South. We spent the first night near Scrivens Cone, the second night at Lake Skinner. This part of the trip was lovely with great weather and views although lack of water was always on our mind and we had to carry some we collected from a tiny puddle on the range.

MAY 2013 27After Lake Skinner we headed directly for Lonnavale through a mixture of forestry roads and scrub bashing. The fourth day we headed to the back of the Wellington range. Again we took a reasonably direct route using a mixture of forestry roads and scrub bashing. Navigation was a bit tricky as roads which were on the maps weren't there and vica versa. The fifth day was a tedious day- we walked 29 km on forestry roads. Water again was an issue so we visited Billy Brown Falls hoping to get some. We ended on a cliff overlooking where the falls were supposed to be with not a drop of water in sight. We eventually met a friendly 4wd driver on Jefferys Track who told of a little spring about a 1 km away. The final day we made it to Wellington over Mt Charles and Mt Connection. It was an interesting trip and well worth doing but the 29 km of Forestry roads in the middle is unlikely to make it a popular trip. Thank you to those who joined me for this adventure. Cathedral Mountain - Mar with Alison Street An enjoyable walk! Good company. Great views and the weather exceeded our expectations. On a hot afternoon we followed Moses Track to Chapter Lake, then climbed up past Grail Falls to a campsite on Chalice Lake, where some of us enjoyed a swim. From here we did an excellent day walk to Cathedral Mountain, Twin Spires and Bishops Peak. It was a hot day. Fortunately there was plenty of water in the many tarns on the edge of the plateau. On arriving at Bishops Peak we were treated to the sight of a spectacular thunderstorm on Mt Ragoona, so we expeditiously headed down back towards Chalice Lake. Luckily we arrived back at the tents before the storm reached us. We were up before dawn the next day, getting ready for a long circuitous walk around Mt Ragoona, via Cloister Lagoon and Meston Hut, to Lake Myrtle. On the way, some of the party climbed Mt Ragoona, from which the cloud cleared in the late afternoon, which made it almost an 11 hour day. On the last day we had an easy walk out to the road via Lake Bill, where we had left a car, ready for a short car shuffle. Coningham Circuit - Mar with Heather Hurd Forecast of 33 C was exceeded on the day, climbed Sheppards Hill early using a rarely climbed ridge. The top was a welcome sight for the group. Followed southern boundary to Pear Tree for delightful lunch spot. Coast road used for the return with five members swimming at Coningham. Lots Wife – Mar with David Dedenczuk A Flashwalk - Facebook. The Friday was the only day with cloud which suited the long march over the plains and up the side of Sarah Jane. Some deep mud near the Lake Judd turn off - thigh deep, as discovered by the co-ordinator. All party members weary by the time of reaching camp at Judd’s Charm. Saturday, clear and sunny. Lots Wife climbed first - with a safety line proving woeful in the 5 m steep gully. Lot climbed second on a hot afternoon. Day ended with a swim in the lake. Wonderful trip.

MAY 2013 28 CYCLING

Tuesday Cycle Rides Rides commence at 10.00 am sharp unless otherwise stated. No need to book. Pace considerate. Ride at own risk. Terrain categories are: MODERATE Undulating, but rideable by most people. INTERMEDIATE Steeper in parts, but not excessively difficult. CHALLENGING Route contains long steep hills that may necessitate

some riders walking SUITABLE BIKES Road (R), Mountain (M), Touring (T), All (A) 7 May: Meet at Judbury Park FOR A 9.00 AM START. Route: Lonnavale Rd, Southwood Rd, Eddy Rd, Fletcher’s Rd, South Weld Rd, Tahune, Edwards Link Rd, Southwood Rd, Judbury. Approx 75 km. Challenging. Bikes M (all gravel). 14 May: Meet at Cockatoo Gully Rd, 4 km north of Broadmarsh: Route:- Elderslie, Pelham Crossroads, Lyell Highway, (left to C181), Marked Tree Rd, Pelham Crossroads returning to Cockatoo Gully Rd. 65 km. Moderate. Bikes M&T. 21 May: Meet at Melton Mowbray. Route: Lake Hwy, Lower Marshes Rd, Woodspring Rd to Bothwell via Nant Lane and Lake Hwy. Return via Old Den Rd, Apsley, Melton Mowbray. Distance 60/65 km. Intermediate. Bikes M 28 May: Meet at Montagu Bay. Route: via Cycleway to Bellerive, Howrah, Lauderdale, then Seven Mile Beach, Cambridge, Warrane, Flagstaff Gully Rd, Lindisfarne. Return to Montagu Bay via foreshore and Cycleway. 49 km. Bikes All. 4 June: Meet at Runnymede junction, Tasman Hwy and C318. Route: Levendale, Back Road to Buckland, return to Runnymede via Tasman Highway. Intermediate. Bikes M&T. For more information or if weather doubtful please phone the leader. For general information re rides please phone Bruce Wilkinson on 6223 5781 or 0418 120 942 Tuesday Rides for June Date Day Meeting Place Leader 11/06 Tues Richmond B Wilkinson 18/06 Tues New Norfolk B Wilkinson 25/06 Tues Huonville B Wilkinson

MAY 2013 29 Thursday Short Easy Cycle Rides Rides catering for slow cyclists on Thursday each week. Commence at 10.00 am at a pre-arranged venue. Rides are at your own risk. For more information or if weather doubtful please phone leader. For general information re rides please phone Chris Schokman on 6225 2213 Date Location Leader Phone Starting point 2 May Grove/Ranelagh Stella Bucher 6229 8077 Apple Shed, Crabtree Rd 9 May Broadmarsh Jon Grey 6228 5595 Granton Reserve 16 May L’farne / Wentworth Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 Simmons Park, L’farne 23 May South Arm Mary Foreshore Tavern 30 May Rokeby Carole Nodder 6244 4293 6 Jun Richmond Thursday Moderate Cycle Rides Meet at venue for 10.00 am start (ride at own risk). Enquiries to Brian Haas on 6228 4891. 2 May From Dru Point carpark Margate, via Esplanade, Main Rd, Sandfly and Allens Rivulet to Longley. Rtn via Leslie Vale Rd, Huon Hwy and Sandfly Rd to Margate. Approx 35km. 9 May From Cornelian Bay to the northern end of the City Cycleway, via Main Rd & Hwy to Montrose Bay, Bowen Bridge to Risdon Brook Dam. Rtn via Elwick Rd and Showground to Cycleway. Approx 35km.

16 May From Sorell, via Causeway, Midway Point, Penna and Brinktop rds, Tasman Hwy, East Orielton and Pawlena rds to Pawlena Dam. Rtn via Shrub End and Nugent rds. Approx 35km. 23 May From riverside carpark Huonville via Glen Huon to Judbury and Ranelagh. Rtn via Lucaston and Grove to Huonville. Approx 42km. 30 May From New Norfolk, rear of “Derwent Valley Glass”, 39 Hamilton Rd (Lyell Hwy) via bridge to Glenora via Glenora Rd. Rtn via Cawthornes Lane and Lyell Hwy. Approx 43km. Forward Moderate Cycle Rides 6 Jun Lauderdale – Five mile Bch cct. 38km 13 Jun Blackmans Bay via Tinderbox cct. 36km 20 Jun Mangalore – Elderslie cct. 50km 27 Jun Richmond – Pontville cct. 45km 4Jul Cygnet via Balfes Hill cct. 37km

MAY 2013 30 WHO’S WHO Executive Committee PRESIDENT Rupert Manners 6292 1310 VICE-PRESIDENT Midj Jones 6243 4192 VICE PRESIDENT Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 SECRETARY John Street 6239 1690 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Dawn Hendrick 6272 2477 TREASURER Philip Le Grove 6224 4280 WALKS SECRETARY Andrew Davey 6239 6178 SKI & HUT SECRETARY Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Geoff O’Hara 6272 1225 COMMITTEE Gill Fitzgerald 6234 4752 Storm Foulkes 6229 2913 Alison Street 6239 1690 Subcommittees

WALKS Walks Secretary Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Walks Data Vicki Martin 6228 3228 Coordinators Overnight Paul Geeves 6231 5215 W/E SE+ Day Walks Jeanette Brown 6227 1828 W/E MM+ Day Walks Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Tuesday Heather Hurd 6229 6922 Wednesday Jenny Ford 6243 8724 Thursday Alan Wilson 6244 4467 Midweek SE Felicity Walch 6229 5391 Midweek SCNQ Bob & Phyl Wyatt 6247 8966 Walk after Work Robyn Everist 6244 1540 SKI AND HUT Fred Koolhof (Secretary 6225 4216), J De Burgh, A Holding, L Koolhof,

F Lawrence, V Linsell, I Picken, F Rader, R Rader, R Reed, A Davey. CIRCULAR If the Circular does not arrive, advise the Membership Officer in writing,

GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001 or membership@hobartwalkingclub.org.au. Coordinator: Jim Anderson (6234 7497). Editors: Doug McLean (6223 3541), Ken Chilcott (6228 1673), Stephanie Schulz (6223 2366), S Foulkes(Exec Rep)

EDITORIAL Helen Daly (Convener 6243 6738), C Errey, J Adams, K Marriott J Cannon, J Street (Exec Rep) ENVIRONMENT Paul Geeves (Convener 6231 5215), A Davey (Exec Rep), M Jones, D Jupe, P Watson. SEARCH RESCUE & TRAINING: Pam Powell Convener (6223 5205 H 6232 5216 W), S Denman, G Downer, I Draper, G Kowalik, C Rathbone, M Sherlock

(Exec Rep, Police liaison), S Whitney. SOCIAL Gill Fitzgerald (6234 4752), Trish Colles, Linda Cook, Anne Elston, Gill

Mosmann, Ruth Raward. Search and Rescue Contacts In the event of overdue parties, phone Malcolm Sherlock (0417 653 548 or 6273 4179) or Sue Denman (0417 566 670) or Chris Rathbone (6223 6757 H) or Pam Powell (6223 5205 H or 6232 5216 W) or Stuart Whitney (6234 7871 H)

MAY 2013 31HWC Email Addresses President: president@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Secretary: secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Treasurer: treasurer@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Membership Officer: membership@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Walks Secretary: walks@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Walks Data Officer: walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Circular Editors: circular@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Publications: sales@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Delegates and Custodians Bush Walking Tasmania Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Midj Jones and Rupert Manners (backup) Clarence Tracks & Trails Committee Barry Ford 6243 8724 Bob Wyatt 6247 8966 Club Librarian Keith Brown 6233 2271 Equipment Brian Haas 6228 4891 Hut Booking Officer Dawn Hendrick 6272 2477 or 0430 023 693 Alternate Booking Officer Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 Landowners Liaison Book Kevin Hogue 6244 4022 Adrian Jowett 6227 8318 Mail Officer Vicki Martin 6228 3228 Publications Sales Officer Malcolm Sherlock 6273 4179 Southern Tas. Ski Association: Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Liz Koolhof 6225 4216 Tasmanian Bicycle Council Inc Linda and Tony Cook 6228 4986 Web Manager Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Wellington Park Management Tracks C’ttee John Cannon

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