Bega Valley Bushwalkers 2013 Archive

29 September - Quest for Stanton Rock - Day trip

This walk has been changed from the proposed Jingera walk, as recent fires have produced impassable vegetation in that area. The new walk has been downgraded to "moderate".

Walk Coordinator(s): Delma Bennett
Meet: 09:00 - Corner of Burragate Rd and Mt. Darrah /Wyndham Rd

Grade: Moderate

Distance: ~5 km
Description: Car pool at meeting point into 4WD vehicles and drive along forest road to start of walk. Walk on steep undulating managerial forest track with views, weather permitting, to west (Mataganah) and east (Jingera). Return on same track.

14 September to 16 September - Overnight Walking Nadgee NP

Walk Coordinator(s): Helen Turton Call Helen Turton to arrange meeting place. 10:00 am.start is at the Ranger's Station at Merrica.
Meet: 10:00
Grade: Moderate
Overnight Walk/Camping
Description: Starting at the Merrica Ranger's Station we will walk ten kilometers to Newton's Flat and set up camp for two nights. Sunday will be a day walk of 14 kilometers and Monday we will return to the cars.
This will be a good trip for people new to overnight walking and would like to give it a try.
Spare sleeping bags, packs, tents etc. are available to borrow.
Nadgee Nature Reserve is a wilderness area with beautiful beaches, headlands, sea caves and heathland areas. All walking will be on fire trails, beaches or tracks. A permit is required with limited numbers, so get in early. Numbers need to be finalized about two to three weeks beforehand for booking. Call Helen for details.

1 September - Bittangabee Bay and Beyond (Map: Kiah) - Day trip

Walk Coordinator(s): Andrew Walker and Olga Walker
Meet: 08:30 - behind Pambula shops: (between Pub and Post Office, access via Merimbola St,) Alternatively, meet 9:30 at Bittangabee Bay carpark, if you're coming from the south.

Grade: Easy

Distance: 12-18 km

Description: An attractive coastal walk through a variety of forest and heath habitats and along cliff tops, rock platforms and beaches. Abundant wildflowers are guaranteed! From Bittangabee Bay we’ll head northwards along the Light-To-Light track via Hegarty’s Bay towards Saltwater Creek. Depending on the composition of the group there may be an option to split the group to allow the more energetic and fit members to go through to Saltwater Creek and return (18 km). For the rest of us the round trip is likely to be around 12 km.

18 August - Gulaga Walk - Day trip

Walk Coordinator(s): Mark Edwards

Meet: 09:00 - Pam’s Store Tilba Tilba about 1 kilometre off Prince's Hwy.
Grade: Easy/Moderate

Distance: 12 km
Description: Gulaga is an extinct volcano rising 806 meters above sea level. We follow a steep track that was built in 1894 for goldminers to the summit. We pass through an enchanting temperate rainforest near the summit from which there are great views to the coast. The route is a well maintained tourist track. (The mountain known as Gulaga has also been called Mt. Dromedary.)

Great walk Mark!

Name:		Gulaga
Date:		18/08/2013 8:48 am
Map: (valid until Feb 14, 2014)		View on Map
Distance:		13.1 kilometres

Avg Speed:		4.7 km/h
Max Speed:		10.5 km/h
Avg Pace:		12' 41" per km
Min Altitude:		28 m
Max Altitude:		795 m
Start Time:		2013-08-17T22:48:59Z
Start Location:
	Latitude:	36º 19' 29" S
	Longitude:	150º 03' 45" E
End Location:
	Latitude:	36º 19' 29" S
	Longitude:	150º 03' 45" E

4 August - Snowshoe-ing Kosciusko N.P. from Perisher - Daytrip - CANCELLED due to weather conditions

Walk Coordinator(s): Len Gazzard and Robyn Hanrahan
Meet: 09:00 - Bega Valley or possibly Cooma. Discuss with Len and Robyn. Expecting to leave Bega Valley ~7am and return about 7pm.

Grade: Moderate - NB revised grading!
Description: Please notify Len and Robyn of your attendance by 28 July as we will need to arrange snowshoe hire and car pooling. Current estimate of snowshoe hire cost $30. Ordinary cars are required by NSW Roads and Maritime Services (aka RTA) to carry chains (possibly 4WDs also, depending on conditions - hire approx. $15) . Parks winter car permit required for Kosciusko ($27 per car or annual pass valid for Kosciusko). You will need to bring gear to cope with serious snow conditions, even if conditions appear good. Expected tour will be about 4-5 hours.

For those bushwalkers interested in the snowshoeing could you please contact Robyn at robynh50@yahoo.com.au

Snowshoeing is easy and just like walking so anyone can do it.

We will meet in Cooma outside Rhythm Sports in Sharp St at 9.00 o'clock where we will pick up our snowshoes and poles - the cost for both is $35. Hopefully we can organise vehicles prior to the day and drive to Perisher (apparently 4WD's do not need snow chains). The usual park fees apply to vehicles entering the National Park. If the carpark at Perisher is full we will park along the road and pick up a shuttle bus. The snowshoes are light to carry and not as awkward as carrying skies.

What you need:

1. Your normal hiking boots (waterproof) - these are strapped into the showshoe.

2. Waterproof overpants, parka, hat and gloves. Clothing in layers is advisable as you may become warm.

3. Your daypack with morning tea, lunch and a warm drink as well as water. Also a good excuse to bring chocolate!!!

Where are we going:

On the opposite side of the road to the Perisher ski lifts.

Broken Hill Trip late August/early September

For those who are interested in coming on the Broken Hill trip the dates have been narrowed to approx 29th August to around 6th-7th Sept. Some details are still being gathered (i am heading to Sydney this week to aquire some more maps and info from an ex broken hill collegue re some trips) I hope to run about 5 day walks with help from some Broken hill walkers. I hope to have a meeting later this month where those coming can get together to sort out arrangments,meeting places,details of walks,suggested gear to bring etc .The venue and date will sent to those who express an interest in coming on the trip. From those who have already contacted me it seems its going to be a busy time out there.

Can those interested in coming please send me an email

Thanks Jeff Vaughan

Thank YOU Jeff!!!!! Great trip.

Here is a collection of photos from the trip. I'll get around to adding captions as I get time - and maybe some more photos too..