Thursday evening 26 October: Navigation refresher #7 GPS and PC software. An evening demonstration of PC software and digital maps to plan and analyse trips recorded on a GPSr. 0417 436 877, john@johnevans.id.au to book. Track Notes Notes from the...
Johnny Boy's Walkabout Blog
... bushwalking in the ACT and nearby NSW
Johnny Boy
... bushwalking in the ACT and nearby NSW. I began my love affair with the ACT bush in 2004 after completing the Canberra Bushwalking Club's annual Navigation Refresher. Seven sessions of navigation and bushcraft shared by living legends had me hooked. It's grown from a passion to an obsession. With other responsibilities it's hard to get away overnight, so I usually only day walk. I like gadgets and technobabble. Information on this blog is shared in the hope that it might encourage others to get out and breathe a bit of fresh air.
Gungahlin from the Canberra Centenary Trail Friday-Saturday 20-21 October: Long time and night walkabout – L/E. Walk from Hall to Forde on the Canberra Centenary Trail (including One Tree Hill), leaving around 2pm. Around 20km and 250m climb. Attend a...
Exploring de Salis cemetery Thursday 19 October: Southside Stroll in daylight savings – De Salis cemetery – S/E. It is a short (3km return and flat) stroll through an avenue of poplars and elms to this unique site. This cemetery...
Pierces trig, Camels Hump, Tidbinbilla Peak, TNR, exit cairns from Tidbinbilla Mountain Tuesday 17 October: Tidders Traverse, TNR Skyline Track – L/R.The clearing of tracks at either end of the Tidbinbilla Range, and the thinning of the regrowth which sprang...
Tired (if not worn) boots Saturday 14 October: 2017 Worn Boot Bash to Mt Clear – L/E-M. CBC has a tradition of running a WBB each year since 2002. “… at least a 30km walk and ‘a few hills’”. Let’s...
At William Farrer’s grave Thursday 12 October: Southside Stroll in daylight savings – William Farrer’s grave – S/E. William Farrer (the ‘father of the Australian wheat industry’) is buried, along with his wife Nina, on a ridge of the Lambrigg...
Shoalhaven River Tuesday 10 October: Shoalhaven ‘rock ribs’ section – M/R/W. A riverside walk on the area downstream of Oallan Ford, through some dramatic scenery where rock ribs channel the river into cascades between large pools with occasional beaches. This...
‘Ginger Ale’ with ACT border marker F59 on top Saturday 7 October: Ginger Ale – L/M. From Corin Dam we have a long ascent to Stockyard Spur and then along the ridge to join the Mount Franklin Road beneath Little...
Happy geocachers JohnnyBoyACT, Cankid, Fox in Jox (aka ‘the bulldozer’) and Lokipagan find a Lost Czech Tourist (a little displaced on Mt McKeahnie and theatrically acted by happy Percy-bagging Jonathan) | photo Wayne B Friday arvo-Saturday 29-30 September: Mt McKeahnie/Dutchies...
Phil overlooks Blowering Dam and Chimney Rock Tuesday 26 September: Chimney Rock atop Blowering Cliffs – M/M,X. A long drive (500km return) via the Hume Highway to Tumut, then south to near the Log Bridge picnic area. Using a local...
Crossing Naas Creek ford on the Old Boboyan Rd | photo Mike B Saturday-Sunday 23-24 September: Mountain Bike riding in the Southern Namadgi – M/E,R. Start from the Old Boboyan Road (South) car park and ride in to drop overnight...
Floriade 2017 Wednesday 20 September: 8am Floriade Walk – S/E. An opportunity to see the flowers without the crowds and at no cost. Meet by the Heart Foundation sign near the Commonwealth Avenue traffic lights, ready to sign on for...
Climbing towards the Gudgenby summit Tuesday 19 September: Mt Gudgenby and beyond – L/R. Most people have been to the summit of Mt Gudgenby, but most do not venture to the magnificent rock stacks north of the summit. We will...
Sunset from Mt Tennent Sunday 17 September: Mt Tennent sunset – M/M. Starting from Namadgi Visitors Centre at 3pm, we will follow the track up to Mt Tennent peak, diverting via Bushfold Hut subject to progress. Enjoy dinner while we...
A snow shower on the way to Nil Desperandum | photo Mike B Nil Desperandum and beyond – L/M. A through walk from Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve to Paddys River Road, near (not over) Black Hill. Car shuffle involved. If you...
Sydney’s Bush Club and CBC party at Hospital Creek Hut Tuesday 29 August: Boboyan Trig from Hospital Creek Hut – M/R. Walk from the Yankee Hat car park to Hospital Creek Hut. Join 10 walkers from the Sydney Bush Club...
McKeahnie Trig from the west side Saturday 26 August: McKeahnie Trig – L/R. On track from the Square Rock car park towards Square Rock. A short footpad detour to the Orroral Valley lookout. Backing up a bit, we go bush...
Skylight in the granite of geocache GC1FFJX My Rock is Better than Your Rock Thursday 24 August: Corin Road caches with Roger. Further Information Returned via a footpad which goes to Billy Billy Rocks. Summary Distance: 5.1km | Climb: 455m...
Linda susses out the way down a canyon on Swamp Creek Tuesday 22 August: Swamp Creek exploratory – S/R/ part X. Swamp Creek Nature Reserve, which joins the Murrumbidgee near Uriarra Crossing, appears from Google Earth to have two...
Inside the granite of GC761CV Gibraltar Granite IV – Grand Finale Saturday 19 August: Gibraltar geocaching – M/E,R,ptX. A little stroll around the lower granite sites of Gibraltar Peak. Further Information What to do when there is no CBC Saturday...