HOBART WALKING CLUB INC.

Circular 828 April 2017

Club Meeting: Friday, 7 April at 7.30 pm, Philip Smith Centre, 2 Edward St, Glebe

Entertainment: Rosie Berger will talk on her recent family cycling trip across Europe.

Chambord Castle, Loire Valley, France. Photo by Rosie Barry

Website: www.hobartwalkingclub.org.au Email: secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au

Postal Address: GPO Box 753, Hobart TAS 7001 Facebook: hobart walking club

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President’s Report It is always nice to receive feedback from communities who benefit from the hard work of

Club members. In this case, it was the Bruny Island Community Association writing to the

Club to thank our members who participated in the recent track clearing carried out on the

Slides Track. A donation to cover expenses of chainsaws and travel was enclosed with the

letter.

In recent Circulars, I have outlined details of vacancies within the Club structure and

invited members to help us by volunteering for these positions. The response has been

exceptional and we have been able to quickly fill the vacancies. I am hoping you will be

able to help us again.

▪ Assistant Secretary - Lee is heading overseas to take up a volunteer position and

we are looking for her replacement to start in June. The position is part of the

HWC Executive Committee and is responsible for taking the minutes of the

Executive Meetings. Please contact Lee Parker (contact details at the back of the

Circular) if you would like more information

▪ Trip Programmers – Weekend MM – Chris thinks it is time to step back from this

role and we would like 2 members to fill his position on a job share basis. The

weekend MM walking programme is currently in place to the end of May and

Chris will be on hand to help the new programmers settle into the role. Please

contact Chris Rathbone (contact details at the back of the Circular) if you would

like more information.

If you would like to express your interest in either of these positions, please email your

details to secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au

Looking ahead, there are 2 reminders:

1. The training for new and prospective Coordinators is being held on Sunday 28

May 2017. If you have been thinking about making the step to coordinating a

walk or if you have already coordinated several walks and would like to learn

more, then I strongly encourage you to attend this training. See Page 8 in the

Circular for more details.

2. The survey of members to learn more about your preferences and suggestions

for improving our walking programme is open until the end of March. Please take

this opportunity to have your say on what happens in your club. The survey is on

line on the following link https://goo.gl/forms/OK5ZlzcD8pUQt59x1 .

See you on the track.

Philip Le Grove, President

Entertainment, Club Meeting April 7 (See page 15)

In August 2016, the Barry Family (Mum, Dad and four children aged 7 to 11) flew to

France to spend the next two months cycling the Loire Valley along the Euro Velo 6,

across France to Switzerland. Little did they know that they would double their target

and would in fact finish 3000km away in Budapest, Hungary.

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Activities Calendar Full details: Trips – page 10 Rides – page 32

Date Day Class Activity Coordinator

1 Apr Sat SE Oast House walk Cathie Sargeant

1 Apr Sat MM Shipstern Bluff Helen Daly

2 Apr Sun MM North Bruny circuit Phil Watson

3 Apr Mon SE Kaoota Tramway Jim Anderson

3 Apr Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Angela Devine

4 Apr Tue int/cyc Meadowbank Circuit Colin Finch

4 Apr Tue MM Churchills Hut Kerry Scott

5 Apr Wed Executive Meeting 5:30pm at SLT, 71 Murray St

5 Apr Wed MM Bennetts Road to Lake Osborne Mary Jolly

5 Apr Wed SE New Norfolk Jeanette Brown

6 Apr Thu May Previews Closing

6 Apr Thu ME/cyc Pawleena circuit Gail Friesen

6 Apr Thu LR Wentworth Hills Charles Chadwick

6 Apr Thu Mod/cyc Cornelian Bay / Mt Nelson / Taroona Linda Cook

6 Apr Thu SE/cyc Broadmarsh Anneliese Ortmann

7 Apr Fri Club Meeting

7 Apr Fri SNQ Blackmans Bay Carmen Walker

8 Apr Sat MM Mount Mawson Jocelyn Darby

8 Apr Sat SE Marchwiel Judy Bond

9 Apr Sun MM Cathedral Rock/Montague Thumbs Kathleen Mclaren

10 Apr Mon SE Lauderdale Mary Foster

10 Apr Mon NQ Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana

11 Apr Tue May Circular Closing

11 Apr Tue MM Ridgeway to Junction Cabin jaunt Jane Long

11 Apr Tue int/cyc Train Ride Bruce Wilkinson

12 Apr Wed MM South-Hobart - Ferntree urban fringe ramble

John Street

12 Apr Wed SE Knocklofty/Mount Stuart Ken Chilcott

12 - 14 Apr EXT MM Cape Pillar Carolynne Smith

13 Apr Thu ME/cyc Orford Daryl Stewart

13 Apr Thu Mod/cyc Marion Bay/Kellevie/Copping John Cornwall

13 Apr Thu MM Mt Field East Alan Wilson

13 Apr Thu SE/cyc Orford Cecilia Eriksson

14 Apr Fri DWNQ Arm End Robyn Everist

14 Apr Fri SNQ Good Friday - no walk

14 - 17 Apr EXT SE Caveside Easter Camp Tony & Linda Cook

14 - 17 Apr EXT cyc Caveside Easter Camp Linda & Tony Cook

14 - 17 Apr EXT LR West Coast peaks Nick Hume

15 Apr Sat MM Trestle Mountain via Collins Cap Track

Carlin Dowling

16 Apr Sun MM Adamsons and Creekton falls Patricia Colles

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17 Apr Mon NQ Toddlers' Toddle Dianne Martin

17 Apr Mon DWNQ Howrah/Bellerive Beaches Rob Hill

17 Apr Mon SE Cornelian Bay/Domain Wendy Pearson

18 Apr Tue LM Neika / Wellington Falls / Snake Plains Circuit

Gill Mosmann

18 Apr Tue int/cyc Cambridge Park David Tucker

19 Apr Wed SM Mt Direction John Cannon

19 Apr Wed MM Tarn Shelf Circuit Elizabeth Barsham

20 Apr Thu Circular Production Wendy Ashley

20 Apr Thu ME/cyc New Norfolk to Lachlan Nick Hume

20 Apr Thu Mod/cyc Wellington Falls Helen Daly

20 Apr Thu LM Lost World Suellen Jones

20 Apr Thu SE/cyc Judbury TBA

21 Apr Fri SNQ Salmon Ponds Bob Wyatt

22 Apr Sat MM Cape Surville circuit Ian Welch

22 Apr Sat SE Alum Cliffs - Bonnet Hill Carol Howell

23 Apr Sun MM Tanina Bluff Rohan Hutchinson

24 Apr Mon NQ Toddlers' Toddle John Gora

24 Apr Mon SM Chauncy Vale Rob Hill

25 Apr Tue int/cyc Maydena Ride Allan Holding

25 Apr Tue MM Tarn Shelf Circuit Denis Mackey

26 Apr Wed MM Stapleton Point Lee Parker

26 Apr Wed SE Black Glen Falls Christine Wright

27 Apr Thu ME/cyc Richmond to Campania David Pears

27 Apr Thu Mod/cyc Blackmans Bay to Tinderbox Grant Hayward

27 Apr Thu LM Lichen Hill John Gora

27 Apr Thu SE/cyc Richmond Christopher Schokman

27 Apr - 4 May EXT MM Penguin Cradle Trail Rupert Manners

28 Apr Fri SNQ Cornelian Bay Rosalie Davis

29 Apr Sat SE/ME Lenah Valley / Priest Fire Trail Circuit Gill Mosmann

29 Apr Sat MM Tarn Shelf - Fagus Chris Rathbone

30 Apr Sun ME Mortimer Bay/Calvert's Lagoon crt Kathleen Mclaren

1 May Mon SM Attilas Place/Browns River Rob Hill

1 May Mon NQ Toddlers' Toddle Angela Devine

2 May Tue Int/cyc North Bruny Jeff Summers

2 May Tue LM Big Bend to Collins Bonnet Kerry Scott

3 May Wed Executive Meeting 5:30pm at SLT, 71 Murray St

3 May Wed MM Mt Wellington Margaret Proudlock

3 May Wed SE Brandy Bottom Judy Bond

4 May Thu June Previews Closing

4 May Thu ME/cyc Grove to Ranelagh Libbie Davies

4 May Thu MM Cape Raoul Stacy Kirkby

4 May Thu Mod/cyc Cygnet/Nichols Rivulet/Cygnet Chanchal Foxen

4 May Thu SE/cyc Rokeby Carole Nodder

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5 May Fri Club Meeting

5 May Fri SNQ Mt Nelson Tracks Erika Shankley

6 May Sat MM Snowy South Carlin Dowling

6 May Sat SE Mays Beach Warwick Risby

7 May Sun MM South Wellingtons Nick Hume

8 May Mon NQ Toddlers' Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana

9 May Tue June Circular Closing

9 May Tue MM East Cloudy Head Richard Andrews

9 May Tue Int/cyc Colebrook Bruce Wilkinson

10 May Wed MM Adamsons and Creekton Falls Philip Le Grove

10 May Wed SE Mortimer Bay-Tangara Trail Norm Davie

11 May Thu MM Churchills Hut and Timbs Track Charles Chadwick

11 May Thu ME/cyc Lindisfarne to Rokeby Margaret McDonald

11 May Thu SE/cyc Lachlan Margret Mosmann

11 May Thu Mod/cyc Montrose/Pontville / British Ride Kevin Smith

12 May Fri SNQ Seniors Walk TBA

13 May Sat MM Wellington Slopes John Cannon

13 May Sat SM Mt Wellington tracks Nina Brown

14 May Sun MM East Cloudy Head Vicki Martin

15 May Mon NQ Toddlers' Toddle Dianne Martin

16 May Tue MM South Arm Jill Finch

16 May Tue Int/cyc Machine Cafe Grant Hayward

17 May Wed SE Coningham Felicity Walch

17 May Wed MM Cathedral Rock from Andersons Road John Trigg

18 May Thu Circular Production Ted & Jacinta Bradshaw

18 May Thu MM Whitehouse Point and Mt Stewart Jim Baptist

18 May Thu ME/cyc Dunalley/Copping circuit Daryl Stewart

18 May Thu SE/cyc Lindisfarne/Wentworth Malcolm Barron

18 May Thu Mod/cyc Margate/Sandfly Debbie Robertson

18 - 21 May EXT MR Miena Base Camp Rupert Manners

19 May Fri SNQ Seniors Walk TBA

20 May Sat MM Wellington Falls Carolynne Smith

20 May Sat SE Risdon Dam Judith Holmes

21 May Sun MM Mt Fortescue Helen Daly

22 May Mon NQ Toddlers' Toddle John Gora

23 May Tue MM Platform Peak Philip Le Grove

23 May Tue Int/cyc Eaglehawk loop Sue Newstead

24 May Wed SE TBA Carole Nodder

24 May Wed MM Chauncy Vale Ian Nicholson

25 May Thu MM South Wellingtons Vicki Martin

25 May Thu ME/cyc Sandford to Clifton Beach Christine Spry

25 May Thu SE/cyc Cradoc Nick Hume

25 May Thu Mod/cyc Sorell / Pawleena / Dodges Ferry

Dennis and Jenny Breen

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26 May Fri SNQ Seniors Walk TBA

27 May Sat SE Grasstree Hill Judy Bond

27 May Sat MM Whalers Lookout Chris Rathbone

28 May Sun Coordinator Training Day Jane Long

28 May Sun MM TBA – check web for update volunteer please

29 May Mon NQ Toddlers' Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana

29 May Mon MM TBA – check web for update volunteer please

30 May Tue MM Picket Hill, Summerleas Roger Hurd

30 May Tue Int/cyc Snug Chris Howard

31 May Wed Executive Meeting 5:30pm at SLT, 71 Murray St

31 May Wed SE TBA – check web for update volunteer please

31 May Wed MM Mt Nelson tracks Bonnie Tilley

1 Jun Thu ME/cyc Huonville/Judbury circuit Christine Philbrick

1 Jun Thu MM McGregor Peak Felicity Ambroz

1 Jun Thu SE/cyc South Arm Mary Foster

1 Jun Thu Mod/cyc Lindisfarne / Tunnel Hill / Grass Tree Hill Helen Daly

2 Jun Fri Club Meeting

2 Jun Fri SNQ Seniors Walk TBA

3 Jun Sat SE Margate tracks Felicity Walch

7 Jun Wed MM Kermandie Falls from Bennetts Rd Rupert Manners

8 Jun Thu July Previews Closing

8 Jun Thu MR High Yellow Bluff Rupert Manners

13 Jun Tue July Circular Closing

15 - 18 Jun EXT MR Frenchmans Cap Rupert Manners

22 Jun Thu Circular Production Maryanne Skitt

6 - 10 Jul EXT MM Cradle Mountain Base Helen Daly

Membership News New Members

The Executive wishes to congratulate the following members who were elected to full

HWC membership on 1 March 2017: Margaret Lennox and David Holland

Welcome to New Members:

The following Prospective Members have joined the Hobart Walking Club; please make

them welcome on walks: Elke Bobenhausen, David Holland, Margaret Lennox, Jo Anne

Byrne and Stewart Clutterbuck.

Geoff O’Hara, Membership Officer

Social Notes A date for your diary!! Advance notice – the HWC Annual Dinner will be on Saturday

evening, the 11th.November. It will be at Rosny Bowls Club with the excellent Tornies

doing the catering. So, make a note of the date NOW! Further details later in the year.

Gill Fitzgerald. Social Convenor

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Ski and Hut Notes Working Bees & Hut Orientation

The February working bee was very successful with all listed lobs done. Some more jobs

have been found and the next working bee is in May on 28-29. All are welcome. Please

let me know if you are prepared to help bring in firewood.

Bookings

To book the Club hut at Lake Dobson, please ring Fred Koolhof on 62254216 (email

lkoolhof@iinet.net.au) or me on 62396178, except that from 17th March – 12th May Simon

Benham will stand in for me, so please contact him on 62391104 (email

msbenham@hotmail.com.)

Feel free to ask how to use and look after the hut, but if unsure we invite you to a hut

orientation.

Costs for members are $10 per head per night, their children $5 and non-members

$15. Please pay on-line or at a CBA branch into the Hobart Walking Club account BSB

067002 a/c 2804 3645, identifying yourself in the transfer information.

Please read all the safety instructions on arrival and sign to say you have done so. Please

report any malfunction, damage or low stock ASAP.

Care for the Hut and Others

For hygiene, please bring your own pillowslip and under-sheet. Take care not to touch gas

mantles when lighting them to save so many needing replacement. At departure, please

leave a good kindling supply and ensure that the hut is at least as clean as you found on

arrival. Andrew Davey, Ski & Hut Secretary

Circular Production Homes Volunteers are required to assist in preparation of Circulars for mailing. This is followed by

a sociable cuppa with friends. Work starts at 7.30 pm and usually finishes at about 9 pm.

Please bring a small supper contribution.

20 Apr Thu Wendy Ashley, 8 Park Street, Bellerive.

18 May Thu Ted and Jacinta Bradshaw, 2/18 Rose Court, Sandy Bay.

Jim Anderson, Circular Coordinator

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 qualifying walks and participate in an Essential

Skills Training Day. If you have any general questions about training for prospective

members, contact Stuart Whitney, 6234 7871. The next essential skills training day is on:

Sunday 5 March at the Bridge Club, 5 Marine Esplanade, New Town Bay.

Contact Sue Denman on 0417 566 670. Pam Powell, S, R & T Coordinator

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Essential skills training dates Please note the following essential skills Days have been scheduled. We just completed

a training day for 18 prospective members at Ferntree.

5 March Sun Essential Skills Day

The next essential skills training day is on Sunday 5 March at the Bridge Club, 5 Marine

Esplanade, New Town Bay.

Contact Sue Denman on 0417 566 670.

9 April Sun Essential Skills Day

Pam Powell Phone: 0409 199 828

pamandchino@gmail.com

For prospective members. Pease contact Pam for further information and to book.

4 June Sunday Essential Skills Day

Jamie Cotton: Phone 0419 275 930

Jamie.cotton @bigpond.com

For prospective members. Pease contact Jamie for further information and to book.

Pam Powell, S, R & T Coordinator

Coordinator Training Program for new and prospective Coordinators If you have been thinking about coordinating a walk or if you have already coordinated

several walks and would like some additional information, then read on.

The Club Walking Program is dependent on Coordinators to schedule and organise walks

for all members to enjoy. It is therefore important to keep growing our pool of coordinators

especially for those who like to walk at the weekend.

To help you make the step to coordinating a walk, the Club is conducting a training

session for members to identify the steps to prepare and plan a walk, what to do on the

walk, discuss some of the risks and to learn about the mentoring program to support you

during the first walks that you coordinate.

The training program will he held on:

Date: Sunday 28 May 2017

Venue: Tas. Bridge Association Club Rooms

Marine Esplanade, New Town Bay

Time: 9 am – 1 pm

To register for the training program please email your details to the Club Secretary Jane

Long at secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au.

If you would like more information about the training please contact Rupert Manners on

6292 1310 or Philip Le Grove on 6224 4280.

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Trip Secretary Report The program of activities is one of the Hobart Walking Club's greatest assets. It is run by

members for members. To ensure the program meets the interests of members, we are

requesting your preferences and suggestions for improving the activities offered through a

survey.

The survey is online at https://goo.gl/forms/OK5ZlzcD8pUQt59x1. I urge you to fill it out, as

your feedback is very important.

The survey is open from 13 February to 31 March. In addition to providing valuable

information to help improve the program, as an additional incentive, you will have the

opportunity to enter into a draw for a $100 gift voucher to spend at Mountain Designs. If

you would prefer to do a paper survey, contact me on 6292 1310 or email:

rupertmanners@bigpond.com. Rupert Manners, Trip Secretary

The Tasmanian Tramp The Tasmanian Tramp No. 42 is about to get underway. The committee will re-convene in

April. Now is the time to sharpen pencils or warm up keyboards!

Submissions can be sent via snail mail to the Secretary. Send electronic articles, photos

etc. to dalyhelen15@gmail.com Helen Daly, Editorial Convener

Walks Data Notes Coordinators, if you have trip reports that have not been sent in, can you submit them

please? It will soon be time for the club to collate its annual statistics (June 1916 to June

1917).

Reports can be submitted by any of the following methods:

• Enter online – put the description in the “Report” box and names attended in

“Notes”.

• Email details to walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au (no scans please).

• Post the hard copy to Hobart Walking Club Inc, PO Box 753, Hobart, Tas 7001

• Hand deliver to HWC box, ground flour, Sustainable Living Tas, 71 Murray St.

• Or, use any reasonable combination of the above methods.

During the period 24 April to 12 May Vicki Martin will be running the Walksdata job,

including preparation for the April Circular. Jill Finch, Walks Data Officer

Discounted PLBs The committee has decided to purchase some more PLBs. Some will be held by various

Walks Programmers to be used by coordinators, and the remainder will be offered to

members on a first come – first served basis at $239 each.

Contact John Kerrison at treasurer@hobartwalkingclub.org.au

Boots for Sale Ladies Scarpa boots, size 39, medium weight, sueded leather, as new $60. Contact

Bronwyn Batchelor on 0429 871 294 or email mtvic2@gmail.com .

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WALKS PROGRAM

Walks Classifications Walk descriptions are estimates only; particularly length, pace and duration.

LENGTH For grade classification purposes only, every 100 metres ascended counts as one extra kilometre

SNQ Short non-qualifying easy walk or stroll with all ages welcome – 5 km or less

NQ Non-qualifying – less than 8 km

S Short – 8 to 12 km

M Medium – 12 and up to 20 km

L Long – over 20 km

DIFFICULTY

E – Easy On tracks, beaches and open paddocks.

M – Medium May include some off-track walking with limited minor scrub-bashing.

R – Rough Off-track, may include scrub bashing, creek crossings, rocks, etc.

PACE Coordinators may specify slow, medium (moderate) or fast. If in doubt, talk to the coordinator.

DURATION Duration of a trip is an estimate and includes breaks such as morning tea and lunch.

MAPS Maps are TASMAP 1:100 000, 1:25 000 Series or the Tasmanian Street Atlas.

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Some Walker Responsibilities Previews are not necessarily accurate; measurements are estimates, particularly

duration, pace and distance. Those who do not know the Trip Coordinator or are uncertain about any aspect of the walk should contact the coordinator before the day of the walk. Prospective Members and those bringing visitors must contact relevant Trip Coordinators

prior to each intended walk for a booking. Any participant under 18 should have a person responsible for them (guardian) for the trip. Before each trip, all intending participants must satisfy themselves that the walk is likely to be within their capability. Check the Preview. If you have any questions,

contact the Trip Coordinator before the day of the walk. You must notify them at the time of booking, at least the day before the walk, of any medical conditions (such as allergies or asthma) which may affect your walking ability. Leave details of the trip and a Search & Rescue contact (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 people who need help, offer assistance. Everyone should help to make the trip safer and more enjoyable for all.

HWC Facebook Group The Hobart Walking Club Facebook group is a closed group where only group members can see the posts. All members can see and add to/comment on the posts associated with the Club. Being part of the Club Facebook group is not exclusive to HWC members — anyone can join the HWC Facebook group.

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. Each visitor must sign the Visitor Waiver for each trip they attend.

Transport Private cars are pooled for trips unless otherwise stated. Cost is shared by car passengers, with a recommended maximum of 10c per passenger per km.

Toddlers Toddles All children must be under the care of their member guardian. All guardians/parents should sign the Club Waiver for minors for each trip. Children shall be kept under watch at all times during a Club trip.

Dog Walks All dog walks shall comply with the rules and regulations of government and local government authorities. Leave No Trace principles apply to official Club Dog Walks.

Cancelling a Trip When taking bookings always get contact details, including telephone numbers, of those interested. If you cancel or postpone, ensure you clearly tell all would-be participants ASAP. For email or telephone messages, ask for and ensure you get an acknowledgement. If not, telephone to restate cancellation. Failing contact, you, or a delegate, go to the appointed meeting place(s) to cancel a trip. For non-booking trips, you, or a delegate, go to the meeting place(s) to cancel a trip. Alternatively, have someone else conduct the trip, notify the Programmer and hand the forms to the new Trip Coordinator before the trip.

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Program29 Mar Wed Fern Tree to Junction Cabin SE

8km 200m 4hrs Margaret Gibbs 0400 069 140 margibbsy1@outlook.com We will meet at 10am at the Ferntree Quarry. We may need to park nearby if carpark is full. We will walk to The Springs for morning tea, then proceed on a gradual graded track to Junction Cabin for lunch. Prospectives welcome - please book. Be prepared for

changeable weather. 29 Mar Wed Crescent Bay/Mt Brown MM

9km 174m 5hrs Ken Chilcott 0458 281 673 or 6228 1673 Great walk on the Peninsula, starting at Dog Bark Creek, around the foreshore track to Crescent Bay and on to the Mt Brown summit for lunch. Magnificent views, birds and their nests and perhaps a ferry or two to spot on the way. Back to the cars via Remarkable Cave. Bring bathers. Meet coordinator at car park opposite Police Station at Sorell to car pool and be ready to proceed at 8.30am. Contact coordinator if transport from Hobart is required. Prospectives most welcome but please phone coordinator.

30 Mar Thu Tunnel Bay Circuit MM

14km 600m 5.5hrs Ruth Raward 0431 887 354 Tasman MP ruthalan@netspace.net.au There is now an alternate route to Tunnel Bay, thanks to the landowners, so walkers can now do a circuit. With the recent rock fall at Ship Stern I will not be walking under the cliff! Meet at Sorell opposite the Police Station in Somerville St at 8.00am. Recommended for prospectives, but please book. Bring clothing for all conditions and a good supply of

water. Pace medium. Approx driving distance 220km. Meet at Sorell. Depart time 8.00am. 31 Mar Fri Cornelian Bay SNQ

3km 20m 2hrs Sylvia Ledger 6228 0410 Two short walks from Cornelian Bay. First uphill to lookout to bridge and Government House. Morning tea other side of bay, then walk to boatsheds. Meet 10.30am at riverside carpark at Cornelian Bay. 31 Mar - 2 Apr EXT Picton Traverse MR

Rupert Manners 0417 921 310 rupertmanners@bigpond.com This is a second attempt, the weather being too ordinary on the first attempt. It requires some good weather as we will be camping at altitude in an exposed area. The first day we will head up Mt Picton and camp somewhere near Steanes Tarn, the second day we will do the traverse to Mt Chapman camping somewhere on the way. The third day we will go up Mt Chapman and Burgess Bluff and back to the cars. There is a rough track up Mt Picton and down from Burgess Bluff. The bit in between will be off track with a fair bit of scrub. Full wet weather gear required. Numbers limit. Book with the leader by 10th March. E-mail rupertmanners@bigpond.com. If the weather is poor, I will choose another

walk at lower altitude.

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1 Apr Sat Oast House walk SE

4hrs Cathie Sargeant 6261 1005 10am meet at boat ramp - turn right before New Norfolk town boundary. Morning tea before walking to Oast House No. 1 in Tynwald Park. If the party agrees we can walk along Lachlan River path to view a community garden. We then walk along the Derwent River foreshore to Turiff Lodge and Oast House No. 2. Lunch on the Esplanade. Return the way we came but up the 97 steps this time. OK for prospectives who must book.

1 Apr Sat Shipstern Bluff MM

14km 100m 5hrs Helen Daly 0428 435 363 Raoul 1:25,000 Meet at Somerville St Sorell for 9am departure. If you need a lift from town, contact the co-ordinator. This is a great destination on the Tasman Peninsula and we will go to Shipstern Bluff, Tunnel Bay and complete the newly opened circular track. All food and water requirements need to be carried. Bring wet weather gear. Suitable for fit members, with only one decent hill to be climbed. Return driving distance 200km. 2 Apr Sun North Bruny circuit MM

19km 5.5hrs Phil Watson 6248 5445 or 6245 8619 or 0419 012 162 pwatson@ccc.tas.gov.au The North Bruny Island Scenic Circuit. The trail starts from north of Barnes Bay atop the ridgeline overlooking the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and heads down to Nebraska Beach. A circuit along the foreshore of Dennes Point and the track passes over Youngs Hill which provides a panorama of the entrance to the Derwent River. From there we drop down into Bull Bay where, over lunch, we can inspect the remains of a former whaling station. The return trip to the vehicles follows a bush track looking over Patricks Bight to Storm Bay and beyond. A 5.5hr circuit including stops. On a clear day, the scenery from the various vantage points along the route is unsurpassed. There is no water along the way so include 2 litres, and gaiters are advisable. Lightweight boots will be OK. Include wet and warm clothing in case. Meet at car park at the junction of Summerleas Road and the Huon Highway at 6.45 am. The cost of crossing is $33 or less if you can show the relevant card. This cost and fuel can be shared by car-pooling. Say $15 pp. ETR Hobart 4pm. 3 Apr Mon Kaoota Tramway SE

12km 300 m descent 5hrs Jim Anderson 0418 347 868 or 6234 7497 Huonville, Kingborough tracks jimanderson@bigpond.com We will explore part of the scenic and historic tramway track which carried coal from Kaoota to Margate between 1906 and 1922. The walk is gently graded through varied bushland. Pace medium. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring Water

and wet weather gear. Meet at Margate train. Depart time 9:30AM. Return driving distance 35km. 3 Apr Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ

2km 20m 2hrs Angela Devine 0427 496 589 Please meet at the lower Cascade Gardens car park on Degraves Street for a walk along the rivulet. Walk will start at 10.00am and should finish by noon. Slow.

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4 Apr Tue Churchills Hut MM

16km 300m 5hrs Kerry Scott 0409 806 104 kandmscott@bigpond.com We follow the Timms Track/Adamsfield Track through varying scenery and fabulous features. We will stop at Tiger Lookout for morning tea, then onto the Florentine River and Ewes Inn. Backtrack to the Adamsfield Track, then onto the historic Churchills Hut where the last Tasmanian Tiger was held after capture. Prospective members are welcome, but please book. Full wet weather gear required. Meet the coordinator at Granton car

park to depart at 8am. Return driving distance 200km. 5 Apr Wed New Norfolk SE

8km 50m 3hrs Jeanette Brown 0421 343 780 or 6227 1828 This is a walk along the Derwent River and Derwent Cliff Reserve, through the township and back along the Lachlan River. Hopefully there will still be some lovely Autumn colours. Meet at the Granton car park ready to leave at 10am. Med/slow pace. Prospectives welcome but please phone coordinator.

5 Apr Wed Bennetts Road to Lake Osborne MM

13km 500m 5hrs Mary Jolly 6227 8506 Waterloo/Huon Approximately 13 km along Bennetts Rd is Bennetts Spur No. 2 where we access the old Kermandie Track, part of the original route from Geeveston to Hartz. Just over 2 hrs of uphill walking through beautiful forest (spectacular in places if the climbing heath is flowering) will see us at the Hartz Carpark. It's a further 20 minutes or so to Lake Osborne. Lunch will be at the Lake or shelter hut depending on the weather. Return is by the same route. Rumour has it that the track is once more in need of clearing - this I will check before our walk day. Mud is almost assured! Medium pace. Prospectives welcome but please book. Bring full foul weather gear. Assemble at the Kingborough

Sports Centre Carpark, just off Summerleas Rd, to leave at 8.30am or at the roadside at the southern end of the Huonville Bridge by 8.50am. Please ring the coordinator if transport is a problem. Return driving distance 162km. 5 Apr Wed Executive Meeting 5:30pm at SLT, 71 Murray St

6 Apr Thu Wentworth Hills LR

12km 600m 8-9hrs Charles Chadwick 0437 811140 Nive/D'Arcys sambaknight@yahoo.com This is an offtrack route to Wentworth Hills and D'Arcy's Bluff starting from Laughing Jack Lagoon. Expect some scrub. Prospective members please contact the coordinator by Wednesday 8pm. Wet weather gear. Note early start. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens. Depart

time 7am. Return driving distance 200km. 6 Apr Thu May Previews Closing

Trip previews must be in by 12 noon today. Please email previews to walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au, or post to Walks Data Officer, GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001 (post 3 days prior to due date), or leave in the HWC mailbox at Sustainable Living Tasmania, 71 Murray Street, Hobart.

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7 Apr Fri Blackmans Bay SNQ

Carmen Walker 6227 2108 after 8:30am Meet 10:45am at the beach; morning tea further along at the tables then we will continue walking along the path to the end, people who want to, can go up further; the rest of the group can walk back to the table. Pace easy. 7 Apr Fri Club Meeting

The Club 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: Rosie and Stuart Barry will talk about their recent family

cycling trip to Europe. 8 Apr Sat Marchwiel SE

9.5km 160m 3.5hrs Judy Bond 0448 900 910 or 6253 6058 Kellevie judybond@internode.on.net This walk is on the Marchwiel property, we will be parking our cars at the Homestead and walking from this point to Eagles Reef where we shall go down to the beach for lunch then returning via the same route back. Walkers could meet in Somerville St, Sorell opposite Police Station at 9.30am to car pool or meet coordinator at the Copping shop, Arthur Highway Copping at 10am. Suitable for prospectives who must book.

8 Apr Sat Mount Mawson MM

9km 300m 5hrs Jocelyn Darby 0417 818 369 Mount Field jocelynd@tpg.com.au Starting at Wombat Moor we will follow the Lake Belcher track to the saddle. From here we head off track over boulders to Mount Mawson. Then we will cross the Mawson plateau which is mostly open alpine, to return via the ski field and Lake Dobson. Bring water and full foul weather gear. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens. Depart time 8.00am. Return driving distance 140km. 9 Apr Sun Cathedral Rock/Montague Thumbs MM

11km 600m 6hrs Kathleen Mclaren 0407 507 835 Derwent/Longley/Wellington Walks Starting from Betts Road we'll walk alongside North West Bay River until the track heads back onto the fire trail up to Cathedral Rock. This is a steep zigzag 4WD track. At the top we turn onto a foot track which is quite steep and involves using hand holds up to the summit of Cathedral Rock. We'll have a morning tea stop here to enjoy the fantastic views. The section on the Montagu Thumbs is narrow and steep in some parts. We'll go to the end of the Thumbs for lunch then return to the cars on the same route. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens. Return driving distance 10km. Bring foul weather gear, water. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens. Depart time 8.30. 10 Apr Mon Lauderdale SE

3.5-4hrs Mary Foster 6248 6361 or 0417 161 991 Meet in Nowra Rd, Roches Beach, just past No. 97 for a circuit walk mostly on the Tangara Trail. Pace will be easy, the terrain undulating. Bring plenty of water. Be there ready to leave at 10am.

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10 Apr Mon Toddlers Toddle NQ

Helen Dalla-Fontana 0408 622 320 Meet at the Carpark near the Lady Franklin Museum in Lenah Valley Rd by 10.00am. Bring morning tea. Expect to be finished by noon. Visitors welcome. 11 Apr Tue Ridgeway to Junction Cabin jaunt MM

14km 350m 5hrs Jane Long 62243639 or 0488036636 Wellington Park Recreation jane.long480@gmail.com An ellipsoid walk on the lower slopes of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Starting at Ridgeway we will join the Pipeline Track to Silver Falls then up to The Springs and over to Junction Cabin. Back to the cars via a different route which includes the Octopus Tree and O'Gradys Falls. Meet at Ridgeway Picnic Ground, at the corner of Chimney Pot Hill Rd and Ridgeway Rd, ready to move off at 9.30am. Pace medium. Prospectives very welcome. Meet at Ridgeway picnic ground. Depart time 9.30. 11 Apr Tue May Circular Closing

Circular items must be in by 1.00p.m. on this date. They can be posted (3 days prior preferably) to the Circular Editor, or emailed to circular@hobartwalkingclub.org.au NOTE: non-members must correspond to the Secretary at the Club’s postal address. 12 Apr Wed Knocklofty / Mount Stuart SE

8km 150m 4hrs Ken Chilcott 0458 281 673 Meet in the street outside 125 Forest Road, West Hobart where the road begins to narrow (No Through Road sign), ready to start walking at 10am. We will do a circuit walk through the Knocklofty area to the top of the Giblin Street quarry, then across the top of Mount Stuart. Suitable for prospectives who should contact the coordinator. Bring water and

wet weather gear. 12 Apr Wed South-Hobart - Ferntree urban fringe ramble MM

15km 400m 6hrs John Street 0428 407 576 Wellington Park The plan is to have a easy-paced ramble around the fringes of South-Hobart and Ferntree with some optional navigational challenges thrown in for those deemed to be getting ahead of the pack. The walk will start at 21 900E 49 600N on the Wellington Park map at 08.30am. If you have trouble finding the start please come to 334 Strickland Ave, South Hobart a little early and the trip coordinator will assist you in finding the start. We plan to walk to Waterworks, Sixpence cave (morning tea), (some off-track walking here) then Chimney Pot Hill, Halls Saddle, Pipeline track to Silver Falls, thence Silver Falls track, Bracken Lane fire trail and Rivulet Track. Afternoon tea in the garden of 334 Strickland Ave. Bring a compass.

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12 - 14 Apr EXT Cape Pillar MM

Carolynne Smith 0403914206 carolynnesmith@yahoo.com.au Dates chosen to avoid the Easter crowds. A comfortable 2-night walk to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the cape. Base camp is about 4 - 5 hours from cars and so is not too far to carry our camping gear. Day return walk to the cape. All on good to very good tracks. There will be one or two short steep hills for us though. Numbers limited by tent sites. Please contact for details - email, text or phone and book by 2nd April. Return

driving distance 200km. 13 Apr Thu Mt Field East MM

10.4km 560m 5hrs Alan Wilson 0407 320 766 or 6244 4467 Mt Field NP ruthalan@netspace.net.au Meet at Fitzroy Gardens at 7:30am to arrange lifts or meet leader at Granton by 8:00am. We shall walk the circuit anti-clockwise having morning tea at Lake Nicholls and lunch on the summit. There are a few boulders to negotiate but nothing too difficult. Bring foul weather gear, and prospectives please book with leader.

14 Apr Fri Arm End DWNQ

4-7km 1.5 - 2.5 hrs Robyn Everist 0413 383 207 http://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/page.aspx?u=1169 robyn.everist@gmail.com Grab your poo bags and water bottle and come for a pleasant morning walk on Arm End with your hound for some delightful views of the Derwent. This reserve is managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service and is open to the public for recreational use. No vehicles are allowed. Access is through a boom gate at the end of Spitfarm Rd, so park there. We shall all walk through the boom gate and follow the track to the left, heading on to Mitchells Beach which is off lead. At the end of that beach we will go back on lead, rejoin the track along to Mary Ann Bay. Here will be the decision point – those with elderly or particularly slothful dogs (like mine) shall peel off to the right to head across the arm to Shelly Beach, where we can romp off lead in the water half way along – from Bangor Rd to Icehouse Bluff. We shall then turn around and head back to the vehicles via Shelly Beach. On the way back keep your eye out for the rough vehicle track on the left, about halfway along Shelley Beach. This track takes you back to the boom gate at the beginning of the walk. I expect this will be a 1.5 hour walk, approx. 4.5 km For those with spritely critters who just can’t get enough, at Mary Ann Bay you get to keep going! A deputy walk leader will need to volunteer to fearlessly lead those hearty souls around the longer route, which will be on-lead. This will take you past the Gellibrand Vault, the burial site of William Gellibrand who was the original grantee at South Arm. Then you will continue to Gellibrand Point and on past the spit on the eastern side of the point. Keep your dogs on lead and do not walk on the spit, as this is a sensitive bird breeding habitat. On Shelly Beach you can romp off lead in the water from half way along – from Bangor Rd to Icehouse Bluff, turn around and head back to the vehicles via Shelly Beach and the track. On the way back keep your eye out for the rough vehicle track on the left, about halfway along Shelley Beach. This track takes you back to the boom gate at the beginning of the walk. I expect this will be a 2.5 hour walk, approx. 7 km. Meet at the boom gate at the end of Sptifarm Road, Opossum Bay ready to move off at 9:30 am sharp. Bring lots of water and snacks to sustain both yourself & your dog. The dogless are also very welcome. Depart time 9:30 am.

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14 - 17 Apr EXT Caveside Easter Camp SE

Tony & Linda Cook 6228 4986 lindatonycook52@gmail.com The serene farm based camp which is located under The Great Western Tiers, is best medicine in a bottle in my opinion. There are many fabulous walks to do, and the quiet country roads offer Champagne cycling conditions. Easter is a little later this year so please make sure you do have suitable clothes, and a pair of gum boots just in case of the odd shower, or long wet grass. The camp is down in dear old Joe's Parsons's paddock and fresh drinking water is available on tap. The toilets are located inside the Caveside Community Pool Complex, (adjacent to the paddock, and please bring your toilets rolls to avoid embarrassments)! There are no shower facilities, and I strongly recommend bringing your own portable BBQ etc. Eskies are recommended. Feel free to pursue your own agendas, or, just relax with a book. The Cook's Traditional Happy Hour is very popular, so bring your treats etc to share and enjoy the company of friends around the campfire at night. Bookings are required and Prospectives are welcome. Emails

are preferred, or phone in the evenings. 14 - 17 Apr EXT West Coast peaks LR

Nick Hume 62255361 nicholas.hume@bigpond.com Plan to do some classics such as Murchison and Jukes circuits on the Saturday and Sunday. There are many other possibilities for the other days. Plan to stay at Queenstown Caravan Park (cabins or camping available) 17 Grafton Street Queenstown - phone 64711332. Dining out at local pubs at least some of the nights (option of kitchen facilities available for self-catering at caravan park). The number limit has been reached so the trip is now full.

15 Apr Sat Trestle Mountain via Collins Cap Track MM

11km 600m 5-6hrs Carlin Dowling 0413931514 Derwent/Collinsvale carlindowling@gmail.com The walk will commence from Myrtle Forest, climbing steeply up the Collins Cap Track. We will walk along undulating fire trails until reaching the track to Trestle Mountain. This track requires some rock scrambling. We will be rewarded with excellent views of the Huon Valley and the Wellington range. We will return either the same way or via the Collins Bonnet track. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 8.30am or meet the coordinator at Myrtle Forest by 8.50am. (Please let coordinator know if meeting at Myrtle Forest in case the walk is changed due to weather). Medium pace. Bring foul weather gear. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring Foul Weather Gear and Water. Meet at Fitzroy

Gardens. Depart time 8.30am. Return driving distance 40km. 16 Apr Sun Adamsons and Creekton falls MM

11km 6hrs Patricia Colles 0407 314 332 Huon A visit to two spectacular falls in the Hastings Caves area. The tracks to and from the falls are well maintained but the track joining them is slow going with obstacles to climb over. Lovely forest and an enjoyable walk. Bring Full wet weather gear. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens. Depart time 8 am. Return driving distance 200km.

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17 Apr Mon Cornelian Bay/Domain SE

9.5km 75m 4hrs Wendy Pearson 6223 3561 or 0447 069 621 This is a circuit walk that will begin and end at Cornelian Bay. We will start with a walk through the cemetery, then climb up to the Domain where we will explore tracks. Our return will be through the Botanical Gardens and then along the coastal track. Meet at 10.45 at the car park opposite the public toilets or join the coordinator who will travel by bus, leaving from the bus mall, bus stop H, at 10.26 and arriving at Cornelian Bay at 10.35. Pace slow/medium. Prospectives, please book.

17 Apr Mon Toddlers' Toddle NQ

Dianne Martin 0428 545 450 or 6225 3731 dimartin3@bigpond.com Meet outside top gate of Botanical Gardens by ten o'clock. Bring morning tea. Visitors welcome. Expect to be finished by noon. 17 Apr Mon Howrah/Bellerive Beaches DWNQ

6km 20m 2.5hrs Rob Hill 6247 6537 Hobart Street Atlas robtonski6@bigpond.com An off-lead walk mainly on beaches. Low tide 7.30am, high tide 2.10pm so we start at 10am from Howrah boat ramp opposite Bingley St. Morning tea at Bellerive. Pace moderate/slow dependant on group. 18 Apr Tue Neika / Wellington Falls / Snake Plains Circuit LM

17km 500m 6.5hrs Gill Mosmann 0400 875 771 Wellington Park gill.mosmann@gmail.com The walk will leave from Neika at 9.00am. This is a circuit walk along the Pipeline Track to Wellington Falls, then follow the Wellington Falls Track to the Snake Plains Track and back to the cars via the Pipeline Track. The tracks are rocky and may be boggy but nothing too difficult. Suitable for fit prospectives, who must book by the previous day.

Medium pace. Please bring food, water and appropriate clothing. Depart time 9.00. 19 Apr Wed Mt Direction SM

10km 400m 4hrs John Cannon 6247 6464 Richmond 1:25 000 A circuit walk with good views along the way. Aim to have lunch on top of Mt. Direction. Bring water needs. Meet the leader at 9.45am at Risdon Brook Dam car park. 19 Apr Wed Tarn Shelf Circuit MM

15.3km 582m 6hrs Elizabeth Barsham 0448 034 975 Mt Field NP barsham@tasmaniangothic.com This is a spectacular circuit walk that will take us from Lake Dobson across the Tarn Shelf, returning via Lake Webster. There will also be time to visit the Twilight Tarn hut and view the skiing memorabilia. The weather could do anything, so come prepared for fine or foul. Medium pace. Leaving 8.00 am from Marine Esplanade, New Town Rivulet (street leading to Tas Bridge Assn and New Town Rowing Club Centre – lots of parking facing New Town Rivulet). Prospectives are welcome but please book with the coordinator.

Driving distance 180km return. Bring Foul weather gear as well as hot weather gear.

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20 Apr Thu Lost World LM

15km 1100m 6hrs Suellen Jones 0457 180 409 The Lost World is a most rewarding walk. Meet at 8.30 at the end of Lenah Valley Road where we will start the walk. If anyone needs a lift from Fitzroy Gardens please ring the coordinator. We will follow the OHA track to the junction which branches off to the Lost World. For approx.45 mins we follow a boulder field marked with red paint dots. This can sometimes be challenging. Although only 3.5kms from the start of the walk we scale 950m. The Lost World is surrounded by tremendous dolerite cliffs and tessellated boulders. On a fine day the views are fantastic. After lunch we follow a track around the eastern side of Mt. Arthur to the Pinnacle Road near Big Bend. A short walk down the road and we reconnect with the OHA track, Hunters track to Junction Cabin then along the Lenah Valley track, OHA track and back to the cars. Bring water and wet weather gear. Prospective members please book.

20 Apr Thu Circular Production

Wendy Ashley 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. This will be at the home of Wendy Ashley, 8 Park Street, Bellerive. 21 Apr Fri Salmon Ponds SNQ

4hrs Bob Wyatt 0417 321 483 Tyenna, Uxbridge An opportunity for a stroll around the Salmon Ponds in autumn, feed the fish, bring your lunch to have by river or purchase something at the cafe. There is a $6.00 entry fee to the ponds. Meet at Tynwald Park, New Norfolk at 10.30am for morning tea. Approx. 50 km from Hobart. 22 Apr Sat Alum Cliffs - Bonnet Hill SE

10km 4hrs Carol Howell 0418 525 894 Meet at 10 am over the pedestrian bridge linking Kingston Beach with Tyndall Beach (dog beach). Track includes historic Brickfields and Bonnet Hill lookout. Expect some uphill climb on steps and a well-formed track, but the views make it worth the effort! Recommended for prospectives - please book.

22 Apr Sat Cape Surville circuit MM

12km 150m 6hrs Ian Welch 0416 828 744 or 62489957 ianwelch@comcen.com.au We’ll approach Surville from the south along Schofields Road and return northwards via Richardsons Road to make a circuit walk meaning a car shuffle will be required. I’m not intending to go over Macgregor Peak so there is little altitude gain with mainly undulating walking on rough and somewhat overgrown roads or reasonable foot tracks. Pace moderate. Bring water. Please book by 7pm Friday 21 April.

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23 Apr Sun Tanina Bluff MM

5km 400m 4hrs Rohan Hutchinson 0416 982 311 Derwent Broadmarsh rohan.hutchinson@gmail.com It’s time you visited this magnificent peak, which towers over the Derwent Valley. Gaze upon its lofty ramparts and jaw-dropping scree fields. Wander through its mighty forests. Celebrate and toast its famous escape from a dastardly plot to remove it from the Peak Baggers List. And listen to a recital of ‘Ode to Tanina Bluff’. You will not be disappointed. On the short side of medium, with a little scrub and rock. Moderate pace. Depart Fitzroy Gardens at 9.00 am. Meet at Fitzroy Gardens. Depart time 9:00am. 24 Apr Mon Chauncy Vale SM

8km 300m 4hrs Rob Hill 6247 6537 Meet at the first car park in Chauncy Vale at 10am. We will commence by walking the Winter Walk track through dry sclerophyll woodland to its junction with the Caves Track. From there a short steep climb on the Caves Track takes us into an interesting area of sandstone cliffs and caves providing views back down the valley towards Bagdad. We will have morning tea here and then descend to the valley of Brown's Rivulet before walking further into the reserve to Guvys lagoon for lunch. The return journey retraces our steps back to the valley floor and then follows Brown's Rivulet back to the car park. Bring water, morning tea, lunch and foul weather gear. In the event of a total fire ban the walk will not go ahead as Chauncy Vale will be closed. Please bring a gold coin donation to assist with upkeep of the reserve. Walk duration around 4 hours. Return distance from Hobart approximately 80km. 24 Apr Mon Toddlers' Toddle NQ

20km 40 m 2hrs John Gora 0400 301 290 or 6225 3483 jgora8@gmail.com Meet at 10.00 am at the end of Akuna Street, Rosny for a toddle around the hill. Morning tea will be at a playground. The walk will be suitable for prams. Finish around 12.00. Depart time 10.00. 25 Apr Tue Tarn Shelf Circuit MM

15km 500m 5-6hrs Denis Mackey 6225 2747 or 0417 156 965 Mt Field NP A well-known and popular walk, hopefully with good views of the fagus. We will start at Lake Dobson and climb to the bottom of the Rodway ski lift before crossing Tarn Shelf and having lunch at Lake Newdegate. We then descend to Lake Webster and climb steadily back to the Lake Dobson car park. Bring full foul weather gear as we will be above 1000 m for most of the walk. Medium pace. Prospectives please contact the coordinator beforehand. We will leave at 8:30 from the Granton (train) Park. Travel

distance approximately 150 km.

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26 Apr Wed Black Glen Falls SE

11km 100 m 4 hrs Christine Wright 0407 730 968 christineewright@bigpond.com From Gleeson Park, Lachlan, a pretty autumn walk along country roads and a bush track to Black Glen Falls. An easy, slow-paced walk, mainly flat, with some gently sloping uphill sections. OK for Prospectives who must book. Bring water and foul weather gear. Meet

at Tynwald Park, New Norfolk at 10 am for the short drive to Gleeson Park, Lachlan. Meet at Tynwald Park, New Norfolk. Depart time 10am. 26 Apr Wed Stapleton Point MM

13km 100m 4.5hrs Lee Parker 6243 0693 or 0497 808 574 Orford A scenic autumn walk from Shelly Beach to Stapleton Point on paths, beaches, over headland, through light bush, paddock and a short section of scrub. Lovely views of Maria Is along the way. Lunch on the water’s edge at Stapleton Point. Prospective members are welcome, but please book with the coordinator. Meet at Somerville Rd carpark

opposite Police Station in Sorell, ready to depart at 8.45 am. If you need transport from the city, please contact the coordinator. 27 Apr Thu Lichen Hill LM

20km 745 m 7hrs John Gora 0400 301 290 jgora8@gmail.com Starting with a short, sharp walk up to Cashs Lookout, we will follow a forestry road to a track through delightful rainforest, and then walk to Devils Kitchen via Tatnels Hill. A car shuffle from Devils Kitchen will complete the day. Bring water. Depart from Fitzroy Gardens at 7:30 or Sorell Police Station at 8:00. Please let me know if meeting at Sorell in case bad weather forces a change of plan. 27 Apr - 4 May EXT Penguin Cradle Trail MM

Rupert Manners 0417 921 310 or 6292 1310 rupertmanners@bigpond.com This walk goes from the coastal town of Penguin to the start of the Overland Track at Cradle Valley. It crosses low forested ranges and then goes through the rugged Leven Canyon and then over the Black Bluff range to Cradle Valley. A total distance of about 80 km. The standard varies from easy to a more difficult section through the canyon. The route crosses the Black Bluff Range which is best done in reasonable weather. Depending on the forecast we might do the walk the other way from Cradle to Penguin. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit. Book with the coordinator by 14 April. Email

rupertmanners@bigpond.com. 28 Apr Fri Cornelian Bay SNQ

Rosalie Davis 6225 3565 Please meet at Cornelian Bay car park at 10.30 am for a short walk around the point, returning via Queen's Walk. Bob has promised to try and find the graves of some of our early eminent HWC members. Bring morning tea and lunch.

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29 Apr Sat Lenah Valley / Priest Fire Trail Circuit SE/ME

10km 432m 4hrs Gill Mosmann 0400 875 771 Wellington Park gill.mosmann@gmail.com The walk will leave at 10.00 am from the Lady Franklin Museum, cnr Brushy Creek Road and Lenah Valley Road, Lenah Valley. This walk is just outside short so please contact me for an alternative start location to shorten the walk. We will have a lovely walk along Lenah Valley Road, up the Lenah Valley Track and the Old Hobartian Track (over one creek crossing) then along the North-South Track to a junction for lunch then back to the cars via the Priest Fire Trail to complete the circuit. Prospectives welcome but please book by the previous day. Depart time 10.00.

29 Apr Sat Tarn Shelf - Fagus MM

14km 500m 6hrs Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 crathbone@internode.on.net Hopefully there will still be some golden fagus to admire. The walk begins at Lake Dobson, Mt Field NP and go down to Lake Webster before climbing to Tarn Shelf. Then along Tarn Shelf back to the cars. Bring full foul weather gear and water. Pace medium. Depart Fitzroy Gardens 8.30am or let me know if you want to meet at Granton just before 9am. Return driving distance 140km. 30 Apr Sun Mortimer Bay/Calvert's Lagoon circuit ME

16 km 40m 6hrs Kathleen Mclaren 0407 507 835 Derwent/Prosser/Blackmans Bay This is a lovely walk on easy tracks plus some beach walking. We'll start at Gorringes Beach and head along the coastal track of Ralphs Bay to Hope Beach then over Goat Bluff to Calverts Beach. Return will be via Calverts Lagoon and Gellibrand Drive. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Bring water, pace a little faster than

medium. Bring water, wet weather gear. Meet at Sandford (corner of Sandford and Rifle Range Roads). Depart time 9 am. Return driving distance 40 km return. 1 May Mon Attilas Place/Browns River SM

7km 300m 4hrs Rob Hill 6247 6537 Wellington Park Meet at 9.45am at Fern Tree quarry to do a short car shuttle to Attilas on Summerleas Road. We walk down through forest to Browns River which we ford at a rocky crossing. Then up to join the Pipeline Track and back to the cars. This walk is mainly on private land. Pace: moderate/slow. Bring water, wet weather gear, stout footwear and lunch. Prospectives should book with the co-ordinator.

1 May Mon Toddlers' Toddle NQ

Angela Devine 0427 496 589 Please meet at the junction between the 2 reservoirs at the Waterworks reserve. Walk will start at 10.00am and should finish by noon. Slow. 2 May Tue Big Bend to Collins Bonnet LM

15km 600m 6hrs Kerry Scott 0409 806 104 Meet at Fern Tree Quarry so we can depart at 8.30am. We will then drive to the car park at Big Bend. We follow the fire trail until we meet the track over Mt Connection to Collins

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Bonnet, return the same way. Some stony walking with a section of boulder field. Prospectives welcome but please book. Full foul weather gear and drinking water

required. 3 May Wed Brandy Bottom SE

7km 180m Judy Bond 6253 6058 or 0448 900 910 Colebrook judybond@internode.on.net A picturesque walk on private property along part of the Coal River with lunch overlooking the Craigbourne Dam. Most of the walking is on track and some over paddocks with a few gates to open. Meet in Richmond at the car park off Franklin Street which is on the road to Campania B31 ready to move off at 10am. There will be a 36km drive to the start of the walk. Recommended for prospectives who must book. Total return drive from Hobart

126km. 3 May Wed Mt Wellington MM

14km 300m 5hrs Margaret Proudlock 6234 6231 Wellington Park A ramble round the lower slopes of Wellington. From Waterworks to Fern Tree, Silver Falls, O'Grady Falls, Rivulet Track. Meet at Waterworks gates 8:30am. OK for prospectives who must book. Bring foul weather gear and water.

3 May Wed Executive Meeting 5:30pm at SLT, 71 Murray St

4 May Thu Cape Raoul MM

13.5km 530m 5hrs Stacy Kirkby 6228 2971 or 0418 303 956 home.kirkby@gmail.com Great walk through forest and then along cliff edges to Cape Raoul. Great views in both directions- possibly even a whale sighting (if we are lucky). Note - there is a bit of up and down. Prospectives welcome but ring leader. Meet leader at Sorell opposite Police

Station at 8am. Return driving distance 220km. 4 May Thu June Previews Closing

Trip previews must be in by 12 noon today. Please email previews to walksdata@hobartwalkingclub.org.au, or post to Walks Data Officer, GPO Box 753, Hobart 7001 (post 3 days prior to due date), or leave in the HWC mailbox at Sustainable Living Tasmania, 71 Murray Street, Hobart. 5 May Fri Mt Nelson Tracks SNQ

less than 5km about 2 hrs Erika Shankley 6223 3510 An easy jaunt around Mt Nelson by road, footpath & track. Bring morning tea & lunch. Meet at Mt Nelson Sports Ground. Depart time 10.45 am. 5 May Fri Club Meeting

The Club 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.

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Forward, Overnight and Extended Trips 18 - 21 May EXT Miena Base Camp MR

Rupert Manners 0417 921 310 or 6292 1310 rupertmanners@bigpond.com This is a base camp staying at a fisherman's shack in Miena. The peaks on the agenda are Jilletts Tier, Billop Bluff, Mt Patrick, Mt Penny West and Split Rock. There are also other peaks which could be explored if there is time and inclination. Some of the walks are quite short so we may do a couple to fill in the day. Most of these will be off track so expect some scrub and rock, hopefully not too much. The accommodation will cost around $35 per person per night, depending on final numbers. We will go out to the pub for one night. Suitable for fit prospectives. Full wet weather gear required. Numbers limit. Book with the coordinator by 4 May.

15 - 18 Jun EXT Frenchmans Cap MR

Rupert Manners 0417 921 310 or 6292 1310 rupertmanners@bigpond.com We will walk to Lake Vera Hut on day one. Day Two - we will walk to Tahune Hut and if the weather is clear climb the Cap. Day 3 - we will climb the Cap if we did not do it on day 2, and then walk back down to Lake Vera Hut. Day 4 - we will walk out. I am planning to stay in a hut each night. I am hoping for a bit of snow but it might be too early. Full wet weather gear required. Portable fuel stoves required. Numbers limit. Suitable for fit prospectives. Book with the coordinator by 1st June.

6 - 10 Jul EXT Cradle Mountain Base MM

Various km 5 days Helen Daly 0428 435 363 dalyhelen15@gmail.com This is a fabulous destination any time of year, especially winter! I intend to do a range of negotiated day walks depending on weather and groups wishes. Number limit applies. Book your own accommodation once booked on trip. Car pooling from Hobart and

during trip. More details from co-ordinator.

TRIP REPORTS

13 Jan Botanical Gardens Rinda Burgess

Rather inclement weather - wind and some showery moments - but 13 walkers enjoyed visiting the Gardens mid-summer, with some beautiful blooms and about a dozen cute little ducklings.

21 - 27 Jan The Spires Paul Geeves

This was an unsuccessful attempt to reach The Spires via the bombardier track from Butlers Gorge. As the track is now so overgrown in places and hard to find it took us two days to reach the old airstrip north of the Gell River. We turned back from the airstrip as our rate of progress was too slow to have any time in the Spires before we would have to turn back. We retraced our steps and climbed Mt Hothouse as a day trip on the way out. It was an enjoyable trip despite not getting to the Spires. We will try again next year via the Pleiades.

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25 Jan Mt Bridges Helen Daly

Fifteen walkers enjoyed a great day at Mt Field National Park. Mt Bridges was summited

followed bah scrub bash to Lake Seal outlet creek. Unfortunately, this required wading as

recent rain had added to the flow! Enjoyable day had by all.

26 Jan Wentworth Park, Howrah to Tranmere Mary Foster

Because of gale force north west winds, 5 riders decided against riding to Tranmere,

instead chose the Rokeby circuit which was more sheltered. We followed the cycle track

through to Rokeby fire station, then a lovely 2 kms of free-wheeling down Tollard Drive,

eventually ending up in a small Rokeby park for morning tea. After riding out to Droughty

Point and back we eventually found the little sealed track through the bush which we had

been unable to find earlier. There we had lunch in the shade near 3 huge old mulberry

trees full of fruit, then continued on back to our cars via Pass Road, and cycle track. No-

one opted for a swim afterwards due to the rough conditions.

30 Jan Cape Deslacs Malcolm Barron

The party of 7 completed the 8.38 kilometre circuit in 3 hrs and 40 minutes, including

breaks. The wind was light to moderate with occasional drizzling rain. In spite of the

weather, all participants, including two prospective members, enjoyed the walk.

30 Jan Toddlers Toddle Helen Dalla-Fontana

We were to have walked along the beach and have a paddle but as weather was cool and

there was drizzle, we walked instead to the fort where the children explored and then

found a good sheltered spot near the beach for morning tea. The walk finished early as

the rain intensified.

31 Jan Mt Field Tarn Shelf Circuit Philip Le Grove

Fifteen walkers headed to Tarn Shelf in conditions best described as 4 seasons in 1!

Sunshine, showers, hail and wind. Group agreed to walk anticlockwise as nobody had

done it that way before. Good decision as the wind was on our backs walking along the

Shelf. Group included a Brisbane based member and 3 members who were on Tarn Shelf

for the 1st time. An enjoyable day was had by all. The new meeting place alongside the

New Town Rivulet at the Rowing Centre was deemed very central for all this who attended

with lots of parking available.

2 Feb The Needles and Growling Swallet Mary Jolly

The weather at The Needles carpark at 9am was foul and most of the overnight campers

decided to head for home. Two stalwarts and yours truly stayed and 2 more brave souls

arrived from town. Abandoning all thoughts of the mountain the 5 of us set off in pouring

rain to the start of the Growling Swallet walk. Rain stopped as we got out of the cars and

we enjoyed the beautiful forest walk and the Swallet where torrents of water were

plummeting into the cavernous rock opening. Intrigued by this phenomenon, we thought it

a good idea to check out the spot where the Junee River emerges from this massive karst

system at the Junee Cave. Two magical venues and coffee and cake at the Possum Shed.

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2 Feb Risdon/Richmond/Old Beach crt. Helen Daly

The weather forecast was good so we set off over Grass Tree Hill only to encounter strong cross wind as we descended towards Richmond. The strong wind alternated between a cross wind and headwind make this long ride a challenge for the 'hardy'! We all made it but were tired at the end!

3 Feb Howrah Beach to Little Howrah Beach Isabel Thorp

Pleasant company and walk. Beach and cycle track in the course of which we crossed two water courses. Very nice day, wind came up a bit towards the end, not a great worry. The walkways, park areas and recreation areas are very good and appear well used, particularly by little ones learning to ride their bikes.

4 Feb Salters Point - Curio Bay Jim Baptist

A warm day and 7.5 hours start to finish walking for the enthusiastic group of 16. The track around is getting a bit overgrown in places and has probably not had much recent use. We did some minor retaping on the day.

4 - 5 Feb Pandani Shelf and Mount Anne via North East Ridge Paul Geeves

This was a through trip from Condominium Creek to Sandfly Creek. On the Saturday, we climbed up onto the Mount Anne Plateau and to the base of the peak and picked up the cairned route around to Pandani Shelf to camp. On the Sunday, we picked up the North East Ridge track and descended back to the plains to follow the old Bombardier Track to Sandfly Creek. Good weather and good company made for a great trip. (The King Billy Pine forest was magnificent – typist.)

4 - 7 Feb Lake Marion, Horizontal Hill, Olympus North Rupert Manners

Day 1 we camped at Lake Marion. The next day we headed up Horizontal Hill which proved to be a scrubby hill and took us longer than expected. However, we did make it back to Narcissus on the same day. We changed our plans and decided Mt Byron and the Cuvier Valley would be a better option. The weather was perfect and the views fantastic. We did have a bit of trouble following the Cuvier track and took an easier option of wading around Lake Petrarch to the glorious campsite. The next day we walked out on the Cuvier track which has a few rather boggy sections and is becoming rather overgrown. There were some recent tags which made it easier to follow. I now have a GPS route if anyone needs one.

5 Feb Wild Dog Tier Jocelyn Darby

Starting from Lake Augusta near the new Thousand Lakes Lodge, we set off over the flat Wild Dog Plains. With the summer weather the ground was dry make our progress easy, many wallabies were seen on the way. The ridge line was reached by following a long boulder field to an alpine moor which was traversed to the base Wild Dog Tier. The summit was reached after a short boulder climb. the views were extensive of Great Lake, Walls of Jerusalem, Bastion and Quamby Bluff.

6 Feb Single Hill Josephine Petrov

Six walkers walked from the Lauderdale Tavern along the Tangara Trail. Some street walking was followed by a walk along Roches Beach. Unfortunately, a cold wind was blowing so there were no takers for a swim. A pleasant walk on a fine day.

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7 Feb Tatnells Hill / Clemes Peak Gill Mosmann

We started the walk from the Devils Kitchen with perfect weather all day. The sea was flat and calm and we saw a school of dolphins from Patersons Arch. We called into Shower Falls and had morning tea at Morleys Lookout (AKA Waterfall Bluff). 12 climbed to Clemes Peak and then met the remaining 7 on Tatnells Hill for lunch. After lunch, we made our way to the top of Tatnells Hill for spectacular views. Afternoon tea was at Bangor. Thanks to everyone for making it a great walk.

8 Feb Coningham Vicki Martin

A wonderful walk with great company on a windy day. Lunch in the she-oak bush as it was too windy on the beaches. Two decided to swim at the end of the walk. Thanks to everyone for a lovely day out.

8 Feb Ida Bay Railway/Southport Lagoon John Owen

An enjoyable trip on the Ida Bay Railway walking to Southport Bluff Beach and Southport Lagoon. Twelve members decided to return on the train and 5 hardy souls walked back along the rail track from Deep Hole to Lune River.

9 Feb Prosser Sugarloaf Dale Carney

Nine walkers set off in very humid conditions along a well-signed 4wd track. A short but steep and rough ascent at the end got us to the summit. The return journey was via the direct ridge line route. A good walk in a good location with good company.

11 Feb Cathedral - Montague - Wellington Falls Circuit Patricia Colles

12 walkers enjoyed this circuit walk although only two braved the extra trip up and down Mt Montague. The conditions were pleasant for a long day out on the mountain. The river was low so both crossings were easy and the walk was enjoyed by all.

13 Feb Hellfire Bluff from Wielangta Chris Rathbone

After cancellation of the Lake Oenone overnight walk this short notice day walk was offered and 7 members enjoyed a cold blustery day following a new route from the hills to the west. An 8 km drive along a bumpy narrow Forestry road then a 1 km downhill scrub bash brought us to the Cockle Bay Road and thence the usual approach. A faster less scrubby return route, now taped, allowed us to complete the walk in 6.5 hours. This walk was first described in a web blog at http://hikinginsetasmania.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/hellfire-bluff.html

14 Feb Mt Snowy Roger Hurd

With parking restrictions introduced at Summerleas Rd intersection, we managed to assemble 24 walkers at Kingston Sports Centre overflow carpark and leave close to time. Our walk started in low cloud and that continued until lunch above Emily Tarn. Quite quickly the cloud lifted and 9 of our members dashed for the summit. We all arrived safely back at the car park in lovely sunshine.

15 Feb Mt Misery Josephine Petrov

Thirteen walkers enjoyed a delightful day climbing to the top of Mt Misery (a few people had not been on the walk so they enjoyed the rain forest). It was cool in the forest and not unpleasant at the top.

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16 Feb Wylds Craig Rupert Manners

This walk went to Lanes Peak and Mt Lord as access to Wylds Craig track is probably blocked with a bridge down. Lanes Peak and Mt Lord was a grand alternative, fantastic weather and views, very slow going as there is no track and lots of clambering over fallen trees and large boulders. 5.5 kms took us 7 hours. It was quite an adventure.

19 Feb Mt Nelson to Taroona Beach Vicki Martin

What a day of weather changes! Nine walkers enjoyed the walk from Signal Station down to Taroona Beach, got rained on for a while from the end of lunch time, and returned in warmth up the steep slope to the Signal Station for hot and cold drinks. The views were great due to the clearing of the skies after the rain. A good day out.

20 Feb Opossum Bay Circuit Rob Hill

For a change, the small select group walked the peninsula in a clockwise direction - the views if anything better. A distraction was the appearance of two late model 4 WD, complete with suited and power-dressed personnel. As expected they were surveying the area for the proposed golf course. After putting our needs as walkers to them, we proceeded on our way. Our wish that a bogged 4 WD would need our assistance was not forthcoming. Dodged a shower at lunch time!

21 Feb Perrins Ridge Kerry Scott

One of my favourite walks as it is a good workout and great views from the top (even though the tree growth is starting to block these out). All 15 of us started the walk from Tramway Hill Reserve in Tabors Road. After a stroll along Old Bernies Rd we then started the steep climb to the top. We had lunch on the other side of Perrins Ridge by the creek and then returned to the cars the same way. Finished off a great day at the Hairy Giraffe for a coffee. Thanks all for your participation and cooperation.

22 Feb Cape Queen Elizabeth Warwick Risby

Our group of 18 included a prospective member and we enjoyed one of the best shorts walks on offer. A lovely warm sunny day with the added low tide enabled us to walk around Mars Bluff and the 'cave' in both directions. A visit to the Cardboard Goblet with history details provided by Ken surprised those who had not been before. There was a refreshing breeze at the Cape for lunch before returning in time for 6 members to enjoy a swim in the surf. A pleasurable afternoon tea on the grass at Roberts Point with a filling of cakes before we returned on the Bowen Ferry.

23 Feb Adamsons Peak Carlin Dowling

Five walkers, including one prospective, had a great workout as we huffed and puffed up a very long hill and negotiated some muddy bog and light scrub to summit Adamsons Peak. Morning tea, with views to the east and north, was a welcome respite after the steady slog through the humid rainforest. We headed towards the summit which was flirtingly peaking through fast rolling cloud. Unfortunately, as we reached the summit the cloud enveloped us and none of the hoped for expansive views were visible. We decided that the cloud was unlikely to clear and descended to enjoy lunch with a view. After a short stop at the hut ruins (with the peak taunting us by shedding its cloudy veil), we slowly descended through the forest.

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23 - 26 Feb Walls of Jerusalem Rupert Manners

The Walls is always popular so we made this into two trips. I led the A team and we went from Lake Ada to Lake Fanny and then into the Walls through Zion Gate. We climbed Mt Jerusalem and Solomons Throne and visited the Pool of Bethesda. A few of us searched and found the Temple Hut and climbed the Temple as well.We walked out over the Great Pine Tier. John Kerrison led the B team and they did a circle in the opposite way, going in via the Bernes Valley and lakes Silver, Solveig, Sally and Ball. Team B climbed the Temple and Mt Jerusalem and went out via Zions Gate and Lake Fanny. Weather was fantastic; it was a great trip.

25 Feb Mt Field East Patricia Colles

A beautiful clear, warm and windless day meant perfect conditions for this delightful walk through forest and on to the summit. The views were excellent especially those of Mt Anne. All walkers enjoyed both walk and coffee afterwards.

26 Feb Mt Field Tarn Shelf Circuit Pam Powell

We had the best day – sunny, not too hot, no rain, no wind – perfection.

27 Feb Tolmans Hill to Fern Tree Phil Whitham

A pleasant walk from Tolmans Hill to Fern Tree and return was enjoyed by 8 club members.

28 Feb Towards Blakes Opening Wyn Manners

This was an ideal walk for a hot day- walking beside the Huon river on a delightfully shaded track. Rupert's track clearing team finished the clearing to Blakes Opening 30 seconds before the peloton arrived.

28 Feb Clarence Foreshore Mark Nelson

Lovely sunny evening with a cooling breeze. Three dogs and 5 masters/mistresses had a pleasant walk around the headland including views of the Queen Mary II through the distant Tasman Bridge.

2 Mar Acton Park to Sorell John McDonald

Thirteen cyclists had a good ride with mostly only light winds, which was a pleasant change. Coffees and milkshakes at the new Driftwood Cafe in Lauderdale wrapped up the day.

8 Mar Nierinna Creek Track Warwick Risby

It was International Women's Day and not surprisingly, our group of 16 consisted of more women than men. They were therefore out in front, in the middle and trailing at the end of the group keeping good company with the caring gentlemen. At the start, we saw a Wedge-tailed Eagle in flight and some spotted a snake (March is mating season). During morning tea two beautiful horses put their heads over the fence and were fed grass. Lunch in a shady cool Glen before we retraced our tracks on this enjoyable sunny day to finish off with a slice of cake.

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9 Mar Salmon Ponds to Glenora Margaret McDonald

Nine cyclists had a very sociable day. The ride itself was almost incidental as we enjoyed shopping for all sorts of goodies at the Bushy Park Community Hall, followed by lunch at a tranquil dam with its resident ducks, then picked enough blackberries to fill our lunch boxes and finally back to Salmon Ponds for after-ride drinks.

11 Mar Mays Beach David Young

A large number of people and dogs (thought by some to be a record number for a dog walk) enjoyed beautiful walking weather, and (in the dogs' case) a chance of a dip in the sea. The forecast rain didn't happen. A guaranteed view of a wedgetail eagle was promised at the start of the walk, the reference being to a sculpture of one in a garden adjoining the walk. The bonus was that everyone got to see a real wedgie catching the thermals not too far away, just as the walk ended. As the younger generation might say: awesome!

CYCLING PROGRAM All rides at own risk. Cycling classifications

MOD Moderate – Undulating, but rideable by most people.

INT Intermediate – Steeper in parts, but not excessively difficult.

CHA Challenging – Route contains long steep hills that may necessitate

some riders walking.

Bike Type Road (R), Mountain (M), Touring (T), All (A)

DIFFICULTY, RIDES

Tuesday Pace considerate. Generally, longer and suited to a faster paced cyclist. Rides commence at 10 am sharp unless otherwise stated. Riders are asked to familiarise themselves with the route on the day. For those who may be late then they will be able to catch up with the group. No need to book. For more information or if the weather is doubtful please phone the Coordinator. For general information about rides, please phone Chris Howard on 0418 243 200.

Thursday Short Easy Rides

Rides catering for slow cyclists. Enquiries to Coordinator for each ride if needed. For general information about rides please phone Chris Schokman on 6225 2213.

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Thursday Medium Easy Rides

Rides are at a considerate pace and are 25–40 km long

approximately.

10 am departure from venue, unless otherwise stated.

Enquires to the ride Coordinator for each ride, if needed.

For general information please contact ride programmers

David Pears 0409 616 384 or Margaret McDonald 0417 593 681.

Thursday Moderate Rides

Rides Programmer Helen Daly 0428 435 363

Meet at venue in time for a 10 am sharp departure. Enquiries to

Coordinator for each ride if needed. Moderate pace with morning

tea and lunch breaks. Usual ride length from 35 to 50 km.

Cycling Program 18 - 25 Mar EXT NW Cycle Tour mod/cyc 340km Linda Cook 6228 4986 lindatonycook52@gmail.com This is a very popular cycle tour and most of the cycling is on flattish, quiet country roads. We will meet inside JJs Bakery, Campbell Town at 8.30 am to have a m/tea, then depart in convoy to park our cars on private property at Valley Field. Day One, Valley Field to Bracknell, 51 km. Day Two to the Cosy Corner Caravan Park at Quamby Bluff, 31 km. Day Three to Caveside, 50 km. Day Four is a Rest Day. Day Five is a Tour De Caveside, 50- 60 km option. Day Six to Westbury via Deloraine's back roads, 64 km. Day Seven to Longford's Riverside Caravan Park, 50 km. Day Eight returning to Valley Field, 34 km. This tour is recommended for fit Prospectives, and I'm happy to accommodate anyone with time restrictions. Most of the food can be bought along the way, and the pace will always be considerate and bring your bathers. Bookings are essential, and additional information via email is preferred, or, phone in the evenings.

30 Mar Thu Lindisfarne/Wentworth SE/cyc Mary Armsby 0427 281 404 or 62244479 Meet at Simmons Park, Lindisfarne. 30 Mar Thu Barnes Bay, Bruny Island ME/cyc 26km 327m Daryl Stewart 0427 481120 stewartd@utas.edu.au Meet at car park cnr Channel Hwy and Ferry Rd. Kettering 9.30am for 10am ferry. $6 per person. Route is via Lennon Rd, Bruny Is. Main Rd, Church Rd to Barnes Bay then return via Missionary Rd and Lennon Rd to Ferry Terminal for 2pm or 3 pm ferry. Meet at Kettering Ferry Terminal. Depart time 9.30am. Additional cost $6 per person ferry.

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30 Mar Thu Lauderdale / 7 Mile Beach / 5 Mile Beach Mod/cyc 38km Helen Daly 0428 435 363 From Lauderdale Canal, via Acton Rd, Roches Bch, Nowra Rd, Axiom Way,Seven Mile Bch Rd, Estate Dve, Acton Rd, Kennedy Dve, Tasman Hwy and Pittwater Rd to Five Mile Bch. Rtn via Seven Mile Rd, Axiom Way, Sirocco Crt and track to Roches Bch Rd and Lauderdale. 4 Apr Tue Meadowbank Circuit int/cyc 68km 1007m 3.9hrs Colin Finch 0418 123 065 colin_finch@netspace.net.au Meet at Bushy Park. Route: Bushy Park, Westerway, Ellendale, Meadowbank, Hamilton, Gretna, Bushy Park. Intermediate. Depart at 10am. Bring Bikes A. 6 Apr Thu Broadmarsh SE/cyc Anneliese Ortmann 6273 2078 Contact trip coordinator for details. Meet at Granton Reserve. Depart time 10am. 6 Apr Thu Pawleena circuit ME/cyc Approx 27km Gail Friesen 0417 880 196 From Sorell Fruit Farm (174 Pawleena Road) via Pawleena and Shrub End Roads to Wattle Hill. Return on Nugent Road, Arthur Highway and Pawleena Road. This is the shorter version with fewer hills. Meet at Opposite Police station in Somerville St., Sorell. 6 Apr Thu Cornelian Bay / Mt Nelson / Taroona Mod/cyc 45km Linda Cook 6228 4986 lindatonycook52@gmail.com Depart Cornelian Bay; route cycle way to Battery Point & up Mt Nelson Rd to the Signal Station for m/tea. Then to possible swim at Hinsby Beach and lunch. (Via the Southern Outlet and Proctors Road). Rtn via Sandy Bay Road and Battery Point and a coffee/milkshake at Henry Jones's Jam Packed café. 11 Apr Tue Train Ride int/cyc 73km 1204m 3.65hrs Bruce Wilkinson 0418 120 942 Meet at Margate Train carpark, NW Bay side of the train (Note: Don't park in the main carpark). Route: Sandfly Rd, Pelverata Rd, Kaoota, Pelverata, Channel Hwy, Cygnet, Nicholls Rivulet Rd, Oyster Cove, Channel Hwy, Snug, Margate, return to carpark. Depart at 10am.. Bring Bikes A. 13 Apr Thu Orford ME/cyc Approx 30km Daryl Stewart 0427 481 120 From Raspins Beach via Tasman Hwy, Barton Ave., Bernacchi Drive, Louisville Rd. and Tasman Hwy back to Raspins for morning tea. Then coastal track and roads to a few kms beyond Spring Beach. Lunch at the beach and an opportunity for a swim. Return same way. Meet 9.30am in Sorell. Meet at Opposite Police station, Somerville St., Sorell. Depart time 9.30 am.

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13 Apr Thu Orford SE/cyc Cecilia Eriksson 6234 7591 Meet at Raspins Beach, Orford for departure at 10:30am. 13 Apr Thu Marion Bay/Kellevie/Copping Mod/cyc 42km John Cornwall 0424674790 or 62472231 Meet Imlay street carpark Dunalley. Marion Bay road to Burnt Hill, Bream Creek and Kellevie to Copping. Rtn via Marion Bay and Bay Rds to Dunalley. Unsealed roads in parts. 14 - 17 Apr EXT Caveside Easter Camp SE/mod/cyc Linda & Tony Cook 6228 4986 lindatonycook52@gmail.com Farm based camping offering fabulous walks and rides. For full details, please refer to the Walks Program. 18 Apr Tue Cambridge Park int/cyc 78km 675m 3.1hrs David Tucker 0448 102307 dctucker@netspace.net.au Meet at Cambridge Park in the Anaconda end of the carpark closest to the Eastern Outlet. Route: Kennedy Drive, Acton Rd, Estate Dr, Seven Mile Beach Rd, Axiom Way, Acton Rd, Roches Beach Rd, Bangalee St, South Terrace, South Arm Rd through to South Arm and Opossum Bay, staying on the South Arm Hwy the whole way. Return route is the same as the outward route with the exception of taking Gellibrand Dr to Sandford. Depart at 10am. Bring Bikes A. 20 Apr Thu Judbury SE/cyc TBA Please contact SE Cycle Programmer to volunteer as coordinator or to get details or check the web site: Cecilia Eriksson ph. 6234 7591. Meet at Huonville, Apex Park. 20 Apr Thu New Norfolk to Lachlan ME/cyc 32km Nick Hume 6225 5361 The route begins on cycle tracks along the Derwent and Lachlan Rivers, then via Lachlan Road to Black Glen Falls. Return via Hydehurst and Lachlan Roads then cycle paths back to Tynwald Park. Meet at Tynwald Park, New Norfolk. 20 Apr Thu Wellington Falls Mod/cyc 42km Helen Daly 0428 435 363 Meet behind C3 church carpark, Anglesea St, South Hobart. Route Strickland Ave to Ferntree Huon Rd to Neika, and the Pipeline Track to Wellington Falls for lunch. Rtn via the Pipeline Track and Strickland Ave. Sealed roads except for Pipeline Track.

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25 Apr Tue Maydena Ride int/cyc 65km 985m 3hrs Allan Holding 0448 623 426 Meet at the Bushy Park Community Hall. Route: Karanja, Westerway, National Park, Maydena, return to Bushy Park. Depart at 10am. Bring Bikes A. 27 Apr Thu Richmond SE/cyc Christopher Schokman 6225 2213 or 0408 332 326 Meet at Richmond Car Park for departure at 10am. 27 Apr Thu Richmond to Campania ME/cyc 33km David Pears 0409 616 384 Route: via Prossers, Fingerpost, White Kangaroo and Estate Roads. Return same way. Meet at Richmond Car Park, off Franklin St. 27 Apr Thu Blackmans Bay to Tinderbox Mod/cyc 36km Grant Hayward 0040 139 802 teamhayward@iprimus.com.au From Sherburd Park, Blackmans Bay, via Tinderbox Rd to Howden. Rtn via Howden Rd, Channel Hwy, Algona Rd and Burwood Dve. Some unsealed roads. 2 May Tue North Bruny Int/cyc 44km 725m 2.6hrs Jeff Summers 0488 461 664 Meet at Kettering for the 10am ferry (Winter Timetable) to Bruny Island. Follow the Dennes Point circuit (anti-clockwise), returning to Roberts Point to catch the ferry. Bring Bikes M & T. 4 May Thu Rokeby SE/cyc Carole Nodder 6244 4293 Meet at 10am. Contact coordinator for details. 4 May Thu Grove to Ranelagh ME/cyc Approx 33km Libbie Davies 0408 544 167 Route: via Mountain River, Crabtree, Cross, Lucaston and Lollara Roads to Ranelagh. Return via Agnes St., Glen and North Glen Rds., Huon Highway, Mountain River Road and Dip Road. Meet at Mountain River Memorial Hall, Mountain River Road, Grove. 4 May Thu Cygnet/Nichols Rivulet/Cygnet Mod/cyc 44km Chanchal Foxen 6239 1262 or 0422 032 296 Meet Cygnet long-term carpark. Route: Cygnet Nicholls Rivulet, Cross Road, Gardners Bay, Deep Bay, Randalls Bay, Egg & Bacon Bay, Deep Bay Cygnet. Some dirt roads.

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WHO’S WHO

Executive Committee PRESIDENT Philip Le Grove 6224 4280 VICE-PRESIDENT Storm Foulkes 6229 2913 VICE-PRESIDENT Henk Brolsma 0409 238 757 SECRETARY Jane Long 6224 3639 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Lee Parker 0497 808 574 TREASURER John Kerrison 6228 6427 TRIP SECRETARY Rupert Manners 6292 1310 SKI & HUT SECRETARY Andrew Davey 6239 6178 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Geoff O’Hara 0467 739 913 COMMITTEE Jill Finch 6225 4351 Andrew Furminger 0418 120 096 Kerry Scott 0409 806 104

Subcommittees TRIPS / RIDES Trips Secretary Rupert Manners 6292 1310

Trips Data Jill Finch 6225 4351

Trips Data Assistant Vicki Martin 0468 452 115 Programmers Overnight Paul Geeves 6231 5215 (Trips) W/E SE+ Day Trips Judy Bond 6253 6058 W/E MM+ Day Trips Chris Rathbone 6223 6757 Monday (Toddles) Helen Dalla-Fontana 6228 3718 Monday SE/SM Rob Hill 6247 6537 Tuesday John Dargue 0477 774 205 Wednesday Mary Jolly 6227 8506 Thursday John Kerrison 6228 6427 Midweek SE/SM Duncan Hamilton 6223 1659 Midweek SNQ Rinda Burgess 6223 3610 Dog Walks Dawn Hendrick 043 002 3693 Programmers Thursday SE Cecilia Eriksson 6234 7591

(Rides) Thursday Mod Helen Daly 0428 435 363

Thursday ME Margaret McDonald 6248 7808

David Pears 0409 616 384 Tuesday Int Chris Howard 6225 2670 SKI AND HUT Andrew Davey (Secretary), S Benham, M Benham, J Buzelin, A Holding,

L Koolhof, F Koolhof, S Newbold. 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), Lee Parker (Exec Rep).

Editors: Stephanie Schulz (6223 2366), John Gora (6225 3483),

Helen Bethune Moore (0402 354 653).

EDITORIAL Helen Daly (Convener 6243 6370), Jill Finch (Exec Rep), J Adams,

J Cannon, K Marriott, D Seymour, G Seymour, G Fitzgerald. ENVIRONMENT Paul Geeves (Convener 6231 5215), R Manners (Exec Rep), A Davey, D Jupe, P Watson.

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SEARCH RESCUE & TRAINING: Pam Powell (Convener 0409 199 828), J Cotton, S Denman, I Draper, C Rathbone, S Whitney, A Davey, K Scott (Exec Rep).

SOCIAL Gill Fitzgerald (Convener 6234 4752), Storm Foulkes (Exec Rep), Trish Colles, Vonda Kerrison, Vicki Martin, Margaret Williams.

ENTERTAINMENT: Vonda Kerrison (6228 6427).

Search and Rescue Contacts In the event of overdue parties: phone Sue Denman (0417 566 670) or Chris Rathbone (6223 6757 H) or Pam Powell (0409 199 828) or Stuart Whitney (6234 7871 H)

HWC Email Addresses

President: president@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Secretary: secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Treasurer: treasurer@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Membership Officer: membership@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Trips Secretary: walks@hobartwalkingclub.org.au Trips 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 Clarence Tracks & Trails C’ttee Barry Ford 6243 8724 Club Archivist Alison Dargue 0474 255 373 Equipment Brian Haas 6228 4891 Gov’t/Parks & Wildlife Liaison Philip Le Grove 6224 4280 Rupert Manners 6292 1310 Hut Booking Officers Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 Simon Benham 6239 1104 Landowners Liaison Book Kevin Hogue 6244 4022 Adrian Jowett 6227 8318 Mail Officer Vicki Martin 6228 3228 Publications Sales Officer Ruth Raward 6244 4467 Southern Tas. Ski Association: Fred Koolhof 6225 4216 Andrew Davey 6239 6178 Liz Koolhof 6225 4216 Tasmanian Bicycle Council Inc. Linda & Tony Cook 6228 4986 Web Manager Chris Rathbone 6223 6757

IT Officer John Rowbottom 0418 144 307

Facebook Administrator Gill Mosmann gill.mosmann@gmail.com

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HWC Bank Account If you need to pay for accommodation at the Lake Dobson Hut, renew your subscription or

make a payment to the Club use the HWC bank account at the Commonwealth Bank.

BSB 067-002 Account 28043645.

Please identify all payments with your name and reason for payment.

Editorial Circular Editor: John Gora

Trips Data Officer: Jill Finch

Trips Data Assistant Vicki Martin

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Club Objects The Club objects are to promote, encourage and organise walking and similar outdoor

activities; to promote interest in flora, fauna and natural scenery in Tasmania; to provide

training opportunities for members in navigation and bushcraft; provide a source of

information on bushwalking in Tasmania to members and; to promote goodwill and social

interaction amongst members.

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 (0467 739 913) or email membership@hobartwalkingclub.org.au.

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.

If undeliverable, please return to: Hobart Walking Club Inc. GPO Box 753 HOBART TAS 7001 Hobart Walking Club Inc. Circular

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