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.
Typical open going NW of lunch Tuesday 6 June: Nadgigomar Nature Reserve – L/M. With the weather a bit iffy locally, Ian chose to take us back to Nadgigomar Nature Reserve, located 25 kilometres southeast of Tarago. The area contains...
Crossing Gibraltar Creek Saturday 3 June: High Hills East of Gibraltar Creek – M/R. We drive to the Corin Dam road, near to Woods Reserve. We then walk off-track down to Gibraltar Creek, then up spurs to the unnamed high...
Cliffs in southern Morton National Park Coolumburra Cliffs # 4 M/R,ptX. A circuit to continue my exploration of the cliffs of this area, with their dramatic cliff-base scenery and cliff-top views. From Bulee Gap on the Nerriga-Nowra road, we head...
Lunch views to The Pimple from Tidbinbilla Peak Saturday 27 May: Snowy Corner to Tidbinbilla Mountain – M/R. Car park-top of Lyre Bird trail– Snowy Corner–Mt Tidbinbilla–ridge–line–Tidbinbilla Peak–part of the Camel Hump trail-car park. ~700m climb, 10 km, ~6 ½ hours. Map:...
Looking down into Bundanoon Creek Tuesday 23 May: Caoura Ridge, Morton National Park – L/R,X. The walk starts on the Caoura Road, 21 km southeast of Marulan. We’ll follow fire-trails for 5 km, then investigate the base of the upper cliff-line...
Big Monks Sunday arvo 21 May: Big Monks, a data-driven experience # 3 – S/E. Big Monks is a trig above the deep south suburb of Banks. At 300m above the Lanyon suburbs, it commands sweeping views to Mt Tennent,...
Bramina Creek cascades from the south side of the creek Saturday 13 May: Honeysuckle Trail to Brindabella Valley – L/E,X. When driving the Mt Franklin Rd, have you seen the gate at the top of the Honeysuckle Trail south of...
CVA work party | photo by Tim the boss 7-8 May 2017: CVA Track Maintenance at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve – S/E. Join a Conservation Volunteers Australia work project at TNR. Further Information This project was advertised to continue route clearing...
Pago Weir Saturday 22 April: Warking in the Brindabellas – L/E-M. From a base at the Warks Camp area on Bendora Road, three short warks to nearby features. First, north along Warks Rd, then south-west up Old Mill Rd to...
Little Creamy Flats, 300m below, from the top of the granite bulb Saturday–Monday 15–17 April: Mt Namadgi via Middle Creek and return – M/R. Day 1: Yankee Hat car park – Middle Creek – Big Creamy Flats, ∼500 m climb...
Orca Rock Wednesday 12 April: Rendezvous Crags – M/R. A circuit to some of the granite outcrops between Rendezvous Crags and Nursery Hill, including Orca Rock. From the Rendezvous Creek carpark we stay on the true left of the creek...
Bimberi Peak and Cotter Flats from Coronet Peak Saturday 8 April: Geocaches on Coronet Peak – L/R,ptX. Ride Cotter Hut Road to the Australian Alps Walking Track footpad. Walk the AAWT over Cotter Gap to below Coronet Peak. From near...
MacKenzie and Johnston Tarns below the flank of the Rodway Range Tuesday 7 March: Tarn Shelf Circuit – M/M. Another classic Mt Field National Park Tasmania walk. From Lake Dobson, climb to the ski fields. Follow the Tarn Shelf, Lake...
Eric and Max at Mt Field West Monday 6 March: Mt Field West – L/R. A classic Mt Field National Park Tasmania walk. Summary Distance: 19.0km | Climb: 850m | Time: 8 hrs 15mins, including breaks | Grading: L/R; H(12)...
Russell Falls Sunday 5 March: Mt Field – Lady Barron Falls Circuit and Lake Seal Lookout – S/E. Walk the Lady Barron Falls Circuit from the Mt Field National Park Visitors Centre. As an extra walk, I visited the Lake Seal...
Cape Raoul Saturday 4 March: Cape Raoul – M/M. Walk to Cape Raoul for the views. If time allows, some of the Tunnel Bay Track towards Shipstern Bluff. Summary Distance: 15.8km | Time: 1 day | Grading: M/M; M(10) Photographs...
The Blade at Cape Pillar Tuesday 28 February – Friday 3 March: Three Capes Experience, Tasmania – S-M/M. A 4-day glamping trip around the Tasman Peninsula. Further Information www.threecapestrack.com.au Summary Distance: 45.7km + 20.5km | Time: 4 days | Grading:...
Roger near our main objective at Blue Gum Hill Tuesday 14 March: Blue Gum Hill Cliffs – L/R. Above Blue Gum creek are some nice granite slabs with two geocaches hidden amongst the rocks. Possibly scrubby along the tops. Distance...
Stingray Swamp Flora Reserve Tuesday 21 February: Penrose State Forest – L/R/X. The forest is located about 20 kilometres northeast of Marulan. Most of the forest is a pine plantation but there are areas of native bushland and wetlands. We’ll...
Crossing the Murrumbidgee River Tuesday morning 14 February: Gigerline Trig – S/M. A walk in the Gigerline Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Canberra’s southern suburbs. We follow the Murrumbidgee River south from Tharwa and then head east to the...