Walking for pleasure for 60 years

This is a repeat of the October 2023 trip, mainly for the benefit of those previously registered Members that weren’t able to participate due to the rescheduling of it to a week day as a result of an unsuitable weather forecast on the previous Sunday. Other Members are welcome, but there is a strict limit of 12 participants.

Starting on Syds Track we’ll make our way up to the plateau through some lovely forest. Nearing the plateau we’ll leave the track and navigate north east in the general direction of Mother Cummings Peak. It is mostly good walking but will involve some rock scree and pushing through some scrub bands. There will be excellent views of the nearby Mt Ironstone just to our south. The going gets easier as we approach the Magic Myrtles and we can explore this magnificent area before we reach the Mother Cummings Peak Track and descend back to Westrope Road. The walking time is about 6 hours. Full credit to LWC member Rod How for this route.

Club Meeting with Reviews and Guest Speaker Greig Clarke. Greig will discuss with us why he joined the North West Walking Club and show photos of his early days in the club. Walker Out

Meeting will commence at 6.00pm, bring a plate of finger food to share and we will celebrate our Christmas break up.

We will travel to the carpark in the Dial Range, where we will walk up to Mt Gnomon then along the saddle to Mt Dial.  The scenery from Mt Gnomon is absolutely outstanding with lots of views along the way to Mt Dial.  The track is well marked however it is up and down so solid walking boots are required. Please bring snacks, rain gear, warm jacket and water.  The return trip will take about 4 hours. Please arrive at the Penguin Post Office promptly at 1pm.

This will be an off track walk up on the plateau. The plateau around here is usually fairly easy going (relatively speaking), and usually not particularly scrubby. However, nothing is promised. It should be a good wander out to this hill and back, and one never knows when one might stub one’s toe on an old hut chimney. I estimate the walk to be in the order of 12km or so.

With summer and longer days it is time to head out and explore more parts of the PCT as I am sure there will be areas in need of us giving it some care and attention. Come along for a day on the Club’s track.

Yes Burnie is rather  hilly, so on this walk we will be going up or down as often as we are strolling on the flat.

Leaving the Burnie Park Cenotaph at 9.30am  (where there is ample parking) intend to go up past Oldaker Falls then move further uphill before we come  through part of the old tip now a green field area then down past the tennis courts for our morning tea break. Moving off again short uphill before we meander around some of old Burnie, before we enter the city centre and follow the foreshore walkway around to our lunch spot Foreshore Cafe which is located next to the surf club.

After lunch its a 10or 12 minute stroll along the board walk and over the highway back to the cars.

Re-scheduled from November. Federation Pk. Very steep scrambling. Text me on 0428 451 528.

We will meet at the Frankford Memorial Hall, Frankford at 9.30am. Travel to Notley Fern Gorge for a wonder around the loop track. The track is steep in places and muddy if it has rained. It is a beautiful gorge to visit. There will be plenty of time for photos and morning tea.

We will then travel to Tamar Is. for a short walk and find a nice spot for a picnic lunch.

On our way home we could stop in Exeter for an ice cream or coffee, time permitting.

The plan for the trip is to leave either from Scott’s Peak or The Huon area (via the YoYo track) and head into the Eastern Arthurs.  Once on the range, we will try and climb the Four Peaks, the Gables and spend two nights at Hanging Lake with possible trips to Federation Peak and Geeves Bluff.  Return via the same route.  Pace will be moderately fast with longish days along the plains.  Expect some varied weather as this range is notorious for bad weather at any time of the year.

It's been a few years since I've done this circuit so it's definitely time for a re-visit - while I can hopefully still do it!  From Herods Gate we ascend King Davids Peak then follow the skyline of the West Wall all the way to Solomons Throne.  It is a spectacular traverse!  We normally have lunch about halfway along where we enjoy a spectacular 360 degree panorama.  From Solomons Throne we descend to Damascus Gate where we engage autopilot and follow the highway back to the cars.

This trip is a take two due to it being cancelled last program as it was windy and wet. My plan is to go up into the Lake Augusta area and search and find two hut sites. There should be chimneys at both sites by the information that I have got. The first is near Zig Zag Lake and the other is North of Lake Augusta. We will hike with our overnight packs to the Zig Zag Lake area and start our search. There are some magic places to camp and we will do a circuit walk and maybe finding more stuff along the way. The walking is all off track and can be scrubby and rough in places. Lots of creek crossings too. If you are interested in either options please contact me.

Little Throne lies south of the Blue Peaks and overlooks Little Throne Lake. The walk is from Lake Mackenzie and follows the Blue Peaks track for the first part to Middle Lake. From there it will be off track to Little Throne. Should be relatively open plateau walking with not much scrub. I estimate the walk to be in the order of 20km or so. Should have good views of the plateau and the numerous lakes in this area.

Meet Mt Direction reserve just off East Tamar Highway in Dalrymple Road at 10am.  Morning tea here before heading up the very pleasant track to the site of the early semaphore tower and huge rock cairn.  The track winds UP to the summit and has views back over the Tamar River through the trees from the track as you come back down!  We will head to Hollybank for a loop walk after, via the back roads to Liydale. Lovely walking under the beautiful old trees and down to the Pipers River and back to the carpark area for lunch.  Continue on the Lilydale Road and back onto the Highway out to Windermere to see the St Matthias Church built in 1843 nestled next to the Tamar River.  A coffee at the Hillwood Fruit Farm should round off a great day! Limit 12.

This walk will start at the car park near Lake Ada ..We will be walking south to finish the trip at the dam wall at Little Pine Lagoon so we will need a car shuffle . From the Ada car park we follow the old track to Bull Hill and the old homestead then onto Lake Flora to have a fish and camp .The next day we head down to Bull lagoons and then to Lake Fergus to Camp and fish again .There are several high point to climb in the area such as Fergys Bluff, Roddas Hill and Axfords Hill  ..From Lake Fergus we will follow the river down to Little Pine and climb Skittleball Hill on the way . As Gary Cubit will be coming as the guide there is a good chance of having fish for tea on at least one night so be prepared 

The aim is to summit Eldon Bluff.  A lovely remote area.  The days will be hard and longish but well worth the effort when Lake Ewart is reached.  We will need some dry weather to cross the Collingwood River and then we will be on our own.  Please contact me before registering as this walk requires some previous off-track experience and a certain level of fitness.

Ferndene to Dial Range Saddle and return:

This is a wonderfully diverse walk, commencing in a very heavily tree ferned part of the Dial Range, passing through open gum tree forest and returning to more rainforest vegetation.  It is an uphill adventure however well worth the effort.  If you are a new comer to bushwalking it might be a bit tough however just give me a call and we can discuss this walk in more detail. 

With summer and longer days it is time to explore more parts of the PCT. We were fortunate to have obtained a Wildcare grant to employ specialized contractors to work on some sections for us. Part of our grant commitment is to also do work on these sections, so come along to visit some of the areas we only get to during summer. Join us for a pleasant day in the bush …. or maybe even a mountain view.

Mt Donaldson

Meet at Ridgley (opposite Sargent's shop) 8am

It's about a 2 hour drive to near Corinna past the Savage River Mine. Coffee at the cars before heading up.

A steady climb of about 2 hours through rainforest and out onto button grass.

If the weather is kind we get 360 degree views of the Tarkine.

Lunch at the top in sunshine (fingers crossed) then retrace our steps to the cars. 

Refreshments at the Corrina Pub before travelling home.

This walk is planned to visit the falls below the main Chasm Falls which I have never had the time to locate on the usual dash to the falls in the shorter days of the year. I would also like to confirm that there is no way to get to below Chasm Falls, probably because of seriously cliffy terrain. Come for hopefully relaxed stroll in good weather.

BBQ at Otto's Grotto, Ulverstone. Please bring your own food and drink. Bring to show your best food /meal tip for day or overnight trips.

There is a track all the way to the top. It is steep in places and there is a short section of boulders for about 50 meters on the way up. The track goes along the top to the high point with good views overlooking Deloraine and it’s surrounds.

We will meet at the end of the Hawley Road. This is an easy 7km return walk to Point Sorell. There may be some rock scrambling  depending on the tide and a little bit of off track to get to the very end.

Lunch will be along the way and there will be an opportunity for those who want a swim at the end. Bring fly repellent as they can be a bit annoying at this time of the year.

This trip is an overnight trip up onto the Plateau via the Dixons Track near Meander. We will climb up onto the Plateau and walk to a nice camp spot neat the base of Dome Hill and leave our packs there. Here we will day pack to the top of Dome Hill and return the same way. We will then spend the later afternoon relaxing or Fishing for those who wish. Next day we will go back via a slightly different route and check out some points of interest on the way. Once on the Plateau it is all off track. The area is open and rocky with low scrub. Lots of creeks to cross and I would suggest a scrubby scramble to the top of Dome hill. If you would like to join me on this adventure please contact me by phone.

Every time I put this walk on I seem to lose the afternoon to wet weather and thus the chance to explore the shore platform toward Table Cape. This time we will head directly to the Bluff and after that head west to see what there might be along this stretch. Obviously at some point we will run out of walkable terrain but until then we can have a nice wander.

This is relatively long but easy paced grade 3 day walk.

Intend to enter the park before the bus starts running, Walking from Ronney Creek we will go past Crater Falls before an early morning tea break at Crater Lake, from there we will head towards Kitchen Hut where we will enjoy a second tea break.

Moving off again we will follow the overland track to the Waterfall Valley Hut , this hut is one of the new huts and is much admired by overland walkers. Lambert will be the volunteer warden in residence am sure he will join us for a lunchtime chat.

Moving off after lunch we climb the hill out of the valley and head back towards Kitchen Hut and our afternoon tea break ,we then head towards Marions Lookout and from there descend down to Dove Lake via the steep chained track , from Dove Lake it will be short bus ride back to our cars at Ronney Creek.

If you are a regular walker but haven't  visited Waterfall Valley  would urge you to join me and yes following requests I will bring some homemade biscuits.

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I'm planning 6 day's paddling on the middle section of Lake Pedder. Day 0 will be traveling and camping in the Maydena area, day 6 will be a short paddle and driving home. Everything is weather dependent: it can be extremely hot or cold, gusty and lumpy, so only reasonably experienced paddlers considered. One day is planned as a peak climb/rest day/spare day. For more specific details contact me  0429143245. Dates may have to be somewhat flexible- as we'll look for the best long-range forecast.

Social Meeting with Reviews of Summer Events.

With summer and longer days it is time to explore more parts of the PCT. We were fortunate to have obtained a Wildcare grant to employ specialized contractors to work on some sections for us. Part of our grant commitment is to also do work on these sections, so come along to visit some of the areas we only get to during summer. Join us for a pleasant day in the bush …. or maybe even a mountain view.

Executive Meeting

Meeting at 7:30 Sheffield and drive to the start of the track. The walk will be leisurely and we will take our time as it is still a warm time of the year. Hopefully a visit to the Lees Paddocks hut and then a return walk back the same way as we came.

Walk #1 (Day 1) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project.“Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”. The first of 2 walks today in the Hobart area.

For a "preview" see https://tastrails.com/mount-nelson-signal-station/

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #2 (Day 1) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”. The 2nd walk today in the Hobart area.

For a preview see https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/organ-pipes .

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #3 & 4 (Day 2) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/hartz-mountains-national-park/hartz-peak  and https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/hartz-mountains-national-park/lake-esperance .Hartz Peak will be weather dependent, but we will go as far as we safely can - eg Hartz Pass.

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest

Walk #5 (Day 3) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/southwest-national-park/duckhole-lake

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Social Meeting with Reviews & Guest Speaker, David Wools-Cobb: Under The Nullarbor. David will show photos and talk to us about caving under the Nullarbor. Counter Meal. Walker Out.

Walk #6 (Day 4) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/southwest-national-park/south-cape-bay .We might extend this walk to Lion Rock.

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

We will meet at Sisters Beach Boat Ramp at 9.00am. We will wander up the hill, taking in the magnificent views. Lunch will be on the beach at Anniversary Bay. The track back will take us down to the boat ramp and back to our cars. 

Walks #7 - 12 (Days 7-10) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”. You can do all or any of these, but the last walk (Coal Mines) is only available to those doing the preceding walk that day. All walks grade 3, except Cape Raoul (4) and Coal Mines (1).  For those not doing all the walks, I will advise meeting points and times. My plan is to spend Friday night at the Fortescue Bay camp ground with Saturday and Sunday night at the Port Arthur Caravan Park, but will discuss that plan with the participants. I will arrive (from Hobart) at the Fortescue Bay campground Thursday evening or Friday morning.  You might like to arrive Thursday evening.

First of the 6 walks,is the last of the Capes visited on the 3 Capes Walk - Cape Hauy. We will depart from the Fortescue Campground at 10.30 am Friday 15th March to conquer the many steps leading to this spectacular sea cliff. (https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/tasman-national-park/cape-hauy ).

Saturday morning's walk also departs from Fortescue Bay campground for Canoe Bay, being approx 1/2 of this walk: https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/tasman-national-park/bivouac-bay . Back in time for lunch at the campground. In the afternoon, the more tourist orientated Devils Kitchen to Waterfall Valley (https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/tasman-national-park/waterfall-bay )

Sunday provides the longer walk to Cape Raoul - the Cape you only look at from the 3 Capes Walk but don't walk to! (https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/tasman-national-park/cape-raoul ).

Our last day starts with the Mt Brown & Crescent Bay walk (from the Remarkable Caves car park - we might have time to investigate)  https://tastrails.com/crescent-bay-mount-brown/ . That is followed mid afternoon by a stroll around the Coal Mines historic site (https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/coal-mines-historic-site ) - only available to those doing the Mt Brown etc walk. I will then head back to Hobart.

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

With summer and longer days it is time to explore more parts of the PCT. We were fortunate to have obtained a Wildcare grant to employ specialized contractors to work on some sections for us. Part of our grant commitment is to also do work on these sections, so come along to visit some of the areas we only get to during summer. Join us for a pleasant day in the bush …. or maybe even a mountain view.

Information Day for Prospective Members

The biennial Bushwalking Tasmania social & walking event will be at Bruny Island based at the Captain Cook Adventure Bay caravan park.

A variety of walks is planned in the easy to medium grades,

Text me on 0428 451 528 for more details.

Book your own accommodation at the Captain Cook Adventure Bay caravan park.

Walk #13 (Day 13) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

For a "preview" see https://tastrails.com/liffey-falls/. We will walk from the bottom camp ground to the top car park and return, so a bit further.

Plus Walk #14 Pine Lake (Great Lake Highway) For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/pine-lake This walk only open to those who do the Liffey Falls walk that morning.

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #15 (Day 14) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

 A short "tourist" walk in an out of the way place, but selected because it has special meaning for me. For a "preview" see https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/tasmania/devils-gullet-lookout 

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #16 (Day 14) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/alum-cliffs 

Plus walk #17 A short circuit stroll around the banks of the Meander River in Deloraine. Only open to those who have done the Alum Cliffs walk that afternoon

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #20 (Day 19 - on days 17 & 18 are 2 walks not open to NWWC members) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”. The first of 2 days at Cradle.

For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/cradle-mountain/cradle-summit but we are not headed for the summit and the route back may vary.

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walks #21 & 22 (Day 20) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”.

Two separate short walks which we will do one after the other. There is also the walk around Dove Lake in the afternoon.

For a "previews" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/cradle-mountain/enchanted-walk  and https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/cradle-mountain/enchanted-walk .

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #23 (Day 20) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days” (See the morning's strolls as well)

For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/cradle-mountain/dove-lake

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #24 (Day 21) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/leven-canyon-lookout 

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #25 (Day 22) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”. First of 2 walks in Cataract Gorge today.

For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/duck-reach 

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #26 (Day 22) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”. The 2nd walk in the day at Cataract Gorge

For a "preview" see Zig Zag and Cataract Circuit, Tasmania, Australia - 370 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #27 (Day 23) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/tamar-island-wetlands-centre/tamar-island

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walks #28-30 (Day 24) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”.

Three walks today. with 3 different "grades". Cash's Gorge loop at Ralphs Falls (grade 3) https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/ralphs-falls  (or you could do the shorter version), St Columba Falls (grade 2) https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/st-columba-falls-state-reserve/st-columba-falls with an optional afternoon stroll at Goblin Forrest in the Blue Tiers (grade 1) https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/goblin-forest-walk . The 2nd & 3rd walks only open to those doing the 1st.

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #31 (Day 25) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/douglas-apsley-national-park/apsley-river-waterhole-and-gorge . We will not attempt the more difficult return along the river bed.

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walks #22 & 23 (Day 24) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”. Two easy strolls in the Freycinet National Park this afternoon (with a longer walk in the NP tomorrow)

For  "previews" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/freycinet-national-park/friendly-beaches and https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/freycinet-national-park/cape-tourville 

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walks #34 & 35 (Day 26) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”. Day 2 at Freycinet (do the 2 short walks with me the afternoon before).  (Counted as 2 walks because we knock off one of the 60 Great Short Walks (Wineglass Bay lookout) on the way to completing the longer GSW).There is a short walk this afternoon at Swansea.

For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/freycinet-national-park/wineglass-bay-and-hazards-beach 

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #36 (Day 26) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

A short walk after the Hazards Circuit that day. Head south with me to Swansea and walk out the day's effort with this easy coastal walk. For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/loontitetermairrelehoiner

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Social Meeting with Reviews. Theme Night: Navigation & Mapping. Club members will demonstrate to us different navigation and mapping techniques they use to plan and lead walks. Counter Meal.

Walks #37-40 (Day 30) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

Three Falls Walk (walks 37, 38 & 39 as it includes Russells Falls and Tall Trees Walks- 2 other Great Short Walks) in the morning. For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/mount-field-national-park/three-falls-circuit . In the afternoon, the short Pandani Grove walk (walk 40) https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/mount-field-national-park/pandani-grove (only available to those who do the morning walk).

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #41 (Day 31) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

Join in a late stroll to see a platypus or two at the start of a 2 and a bit days' of walking from Cynthia Bay, Lake St Clair. For a "preview" of this walk see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/lake-st-clair/lake-st-clair-walks 

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #42 (Day 32) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

The 2nd of 3 walks based at Cynthia Bay. For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/lake-st-clair/shadow-lake 

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #43 (Day 33) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

Our 3rd walk from our Cynthia Bay base. This requires catching the ferry up the Lake to Narcissus Hut (current cost $55.00, departing 9.00am), we then walk back down the Overland Track to Cynthia Bay. For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/lake-st-clair/echo-point but we are starting about 1.5 hrs walk back up the track.

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walks #44-46 (Day 34) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

Driving from Derwent Bridge towards Queenstown there are 3 of the 60 Great Short Walks, and we will do all 3. In order from leaving Derwent Bridge: Franklin Nature Trail (walk 44, grade 1) https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/franklin-gordon-wild-rivers-national-park/franklin-nature-trail ; Donaghys Hill (walk 45, grade 2) https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/franklin-gordon-wild-rivers-national-park/donaghys-hill and finally Nelson Falls (walk 46, grade 1) Nelson Falls | Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania .In each case we will meet at the relevant car park.

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #47 (Day 35) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

This walk is into the site of the ghost town of East Pillinger. The Parks website says the last 5k of the access road (a former rail line) requires 4WD, but it looks accessible to 2WD with reasonable clearance driven with experience and care on rutted and rough tracks. Overhead branches will probably rule out my 4WD campervan which exceeds 3m in height. All intending walkers should check whether they and their vehicle are appropriate at the time. For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/kelly-basin . Follow up tomorrow morning with a stroll into Hogarth Falls at Strahan.

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

Walk #48 (Day 36) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

Follow up yesterday's exploration of the historic mining town site of East Pillinger with this tourists' stroll. For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/hogarth-falls

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Walk #49 (Day 37) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

The first of 2 West Coast waterfall walks. For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/montezuma-falls . Why not camp with me in the historic mining town of Waratah tonight and join me in tomorrow's walk into Philosopher Falls?

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Walk #50 (Day 39) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

The 2nd of 2 West Coast waterfall walks. Yesterday's went in via a relatively flat track to the bottom of the falls, today's drops down to the top of the falls. For a "preview" see https://waterfallsoftasmania.com.au/waterfalls/philosopher_falls .

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Walk 51 (Day 41) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

We will climb The Nut from the car park before doing the tourists' loop of the top (and then descend down the path again). For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/the-nut-state-reserve/the-nut-walk . There is another short walk this afternoon on the return home.

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Walk #52 (Day 41) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

A stroll to look for platypus, but we will extend this Great Short Walk a bit to get over 30 mins walking. For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/fern-glade 

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Walk #53 (Day 42) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

After an unremitting (but sheltered) climb up Higgs Track, Lady Lake Hut is a welcome spot for lunch, whatever the weather. For a "preview" see https://tastrails.com/higgs-track/ 

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Walk #54 (Day 43) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”

The last of those chosen from the 60 Great Short Walks and the last walk exceeding an hour. For a "preview" see https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/narawntapu-national-park/archers-knob 

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Walks #55 - 58 (Day 46) of Brian’s Cancer Council fund raising project Walking for Health & Helen: Over 50 Tassie walks in under 50 days”. These 4 walks were all Helen's favourites, frequently done when time &/or energy did not allow longer ones. You can do all 4, or join for any. All grade 2.

The first is Don Railway & Sawdust Bridge circuit. For a "preview" see https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/tasmania/don-river-loop-track-via-sawdust-bridge . Meet at the Don Railway carpark 9.30 am.

2nd walk, Pig Island, Bells Parade (Latrobe), meet at the Axemans Hall of Fame car park at 10.30. Then the Dooleys Hill & Sheehan Walk, (starting from the same car park, approx 11.15) both described in https://www.latrobetasmania.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Latrobe-Walking-Tracks-Guide-February-2017.pdf . The final walk will be Helen's circuit at the Arboretum (Melrose) starting at 2.30. http://www.tasmanianarboretum.org.au/images/maps/map_arboretum_large.jpg

Email brian.stace@bigpond.com to express your interest. Numbers will be limited. Further detail will be supplied to those who express interest.

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