Wednesday 18 January 2012

13 November - Yowaka River Gorges

Walk Leaders: Lyn Evans and Phil Kendall
Meet at: Pambula PO 
Time: 8:30 am
Grade: Moderate/Hard
Distance: 9 km
Description: Mix of fire trails and bush bashing. Exploration of some of the little-known gorges on the Yowaka River and Old Hut Creek in Nullica State Forest. The walk may include a short car shuffle using 4WD vehicles. Bring extra water if a hot day. If warm enough there would be opportunities for a swim in the gorge.

30 October - Around Pambula/Pambula Beach

30 October - Around Pambula/Pambula Beach
Walk Leaders: Neil and Jan Porter
Meet at: Oaklands carpark (on the straight 500m south of Pambula) 
Time: 9:30 am
Grade: Easy
Distance: 12ish km - maybe a bit more :)
Description: Walk from Oaklands, around the Panboola Wetlands then along bush tracks to the Pambula Rivermouth at Pambula Beach.  Return through tracks behind the main Pambula Beach.  Morning tea on the Pambula River opposite the racetrack, lunch along Pambula Beach somewhere, depending how fast we're going.

Terrific to see Helmut back on a walk!!!




The "mildly moderate" section :)


Nearing the end of our (what turned out to be, according to Google Earth) 13.8km walk.




14 October to 16 October - Yarrangobilly Caves House

Walk Leaders: Lyn Evans and Phil Kendall
Meet at: Meet at Yarrangobilly Caves House around
12noon.  Check in time is not till 3pm however we will probably organise something for the afternoon.
Time: 12:00 pm
Grade:
Description: Camp:
Accommodation has been booked and paid for 16 people, however, if you want to join in for the walks and stay or camp elsewhere, please let us know. Check bvbw.blogspot.com for the latest information.
Day walks in the surrounding areas.
Other activities include cave visits and thermal pool.
Details and distance to be advised by email for those attending, closer to the time. 



"5 out of 6 Bega Valley Bushwalkers' cars are Subaru Outbacks!"


Getting kitted up for the Castle Cave Tour with Regina.


Outside the cave.

Pretty amazing formations inside.

Dinner on the verandah.

BVBW adventurers leaving on the "easy/moderate" walk on day 2.



Ian sure is a handy person to have along on a bushwalk - right Robyn?!

Ulli soaking up some sun.


Robyn walking on with the aid of Jan's sticks.





Bliss!


 The latest in my collection of photos of Eric taking a photo ;)

What a great location!

2 October - South East National Park

Walk Leader: Delma Bennett
Meet at: Wyndham General store 
Time: 9:00 am
Grade: Moderate/Hard
Distance: 8 km
Description: Mainly bush and creek

25 September - Nadgee-Merrica

Walk Leader: Rob Lewin
Meet at: Merrica Rangers carpark 
Time: 9:00 am
Grade: Moderate/Hard 
Distance: 16 km
Description: A long walk beyond Merrica in Nadgee. Terrain: forest, scrub, rocks, beach, road, perhaps some wading on sand

11 September - Bournda Bummel

Walk Leader: Ian Bovill
Meet at: Bournda NP's "North Tura" Carpark (north of Dolphin Cove - exit highway near Woodbine
Cabins sign)
Time: 9:00 am
Grade: Easy
Distance: 7 km
Description: Bush tracks (and maybe some open bush) around the Bournda NP

28 August - Nadgee-Newtons (South)

Walk Leader: Rob Lewin
Meet at: Merrica Rangers carpark (Nadgee entrance road)
Time: 9:00 am
Grade: Moderate/Hard
Distance: 24 km
Description: A long walk to Newtons in Nadgee, Terrain: forest, scrub, rocks, beach, road, perhaps some wading on sand