Sunday 15 September 2024: TNR – Mt Eliza, Gibraltar Peak and Mushroom Rock. See activity description.
Sunday 22 September 2024: A Weir-d Day in the Brindabellas * – L/M. A number of small weirs were built on the eastern flanks of the Brindabella Range in the 1960-70s. We visit several of them, walking mainly on Old Mill Rd, Warks Rd and Blundells Creek Rd management trails except for short forays through thick bush to each weir. Around 20km and 600vm. A combined CBC/NPA trip.
CBC book on the walk. NPA book on the walk.
Tuesday 24 September 2024: Bilby tips and tricks (via Zoom). CBC Members see activity description.
Saturday 28 September 2024 *. NNP 40th anniversary walk – Rendezvous Creek and Gudgenby Grasslands Hike. This activity will be advertised by the ACT Government, who will manage public bookings. See activity description, CBC Leaders book on the walk.
Sunday 29 September 2024 *. NNP 40th anniversary walk – Mt Tennent Walk. This activity will be advertised by the ACT Government, who will manage public bookings. See activity description, CBC Leaders book on the walk.
Monday 30 September 2024: How to use inReach ‘Preset Messages’; setup & tricks – online event. See activity description.
Tuesday 1 October 2024: Seeing the other side of Gibraltar Peak! See activity description.
Tuesday 1 October 2024: Outdoor Gear Talk with Bruce on Tuesday. See activity description.
Saturday 5 October 2024 *. NNP 40th anniversary walk – Cypress Pine Lookout. This activity will be advertised by the ACT Government, who will manage public bookings. See activity description, CBC Leaders book on the walk.
Sunday 6 October 2024 *. NNP 40th anniversary walk – Granite Tors Hike. This activity will be advertised by the ACT Government, who will manage public bookings. See activity description, CBC Leaders book on the walk.
Monday 7 October 2024: CBC Super Week of Walks #1 – Nursery Swamp and beyond. See walk description.
Thursday 10 October 2024: CBC Super Week of Walks #5 – Rendezvous Creek and Gudgenby Grasslands *. This walk is part of CBC’s Super week of Walks celebrating the 40th year of Namadgi National Park, the Canberra Bushwalking Club and bushwalking in general.
Enjoy the Rendezvous Creek Walk, then ramble through the open grasslands of the Rendezvous Creek valley on an old vehicle track. Visit sites associated with European land use and older periods on Country. Return via Gudgenby Homestead and Ready-cut Cottage. Around 16km (some off-track) and 350vm climb.
Book on the walk.
Saturday 19 October 2024: Tidbinbilla Mountain via Snowy Corner and the Pimple * – L/R. It’s time to revisit the Tidbinbilla Range skyline. In via the Snowy Corner route, a heart-thumping 500 vertical metre climb in 2km to the crest of the range. Another 200vm climb takes us to Tidbinbilla Mountain for glorious 360° views. We’ll scramble up the Pimple for more huge views. Return via the south-east exit track which begins just south of Tidbinbilla Peak. Around 12km and 1100vm. For robust walkers.
Book on the walk.
Wednesday 23 October 2024: E/M Wednesday Walk *.
Thursday 7 November 2024: Johnny Boy’s Birthday Bash – Camels Hump *.
Saturday 10 November 2024: Bloody Long Walk Canberra – mito fund raiser 35km. See deets here.
A Saturday or Sunday in November 2024: William Farrer at Lambrigg * . Watch this space.
Thursday evening 2 January 2024: William Farrer’s Grave, De Salis Cemetery and picnic tea * – S/E. Visit these two historic sites near the southern suburbs of Canberra – William Farrer’s and Nina’s grave, and the De Salis cemetery. Bring a picnic tea to share on the tables underneath the Tharwa bridge. Around 5km and 50vm. Sunset at 8.22pm. Book on the walk.
Thursday 9 January 2025: Bush Tucker with Aaron Chatfield from Dreamtime Connections ! . A private trip for my extended family.