Johnny Boy's Walkabout Blog

Saturday 28 April: The Ridge between Nursery Swamp and Rendezvous Creek – M/R. A walk along the rocky ridge above Nursery Swamp and Rendezvous Creek. Leaders: Jenny and Rob H. Further Information A walk instead of the advertised Billy Billy...

Saturday 21 April: The Highs and Lows of Booroomba Rocks – M/M-R. The Booroomba Rocks cliff top is a great vantage point, with views over Blue Gum Creek to Blue Gum Hill and further into Canberra. But what lies above...

Tuesday 17 April: Yankee Hat Cliff, Namadgi National Park – M/R/X. From the Yankee Hat car park, we’ll walk a few kilometres up Bogong Creek, then ascend the steep and scrubby southwest flank of Yankee Hat South to investigate a...

Monday 16 April: Lutons Crutching Shed – VE. Take Rhonda to Lutons to meet the KHA crew. Summary Distance: 4.2km | Climb: 90m | Time: 9.25am – 3.35pm (6hrs 10mins), including lots of breaks and slow walking | Grading: S/E;...

On Mt Mavis | photo Jonathan Miller Tuesday 10 April: Mt ‘Mavis’ – L/R. Mt Mavis is a high rocky tor, offering excellent views of southern and middle Namadgi. At 1711 metres, it is also a Percy and the ACT’s eleventh...

Lunch at ‘forgotten views’ Saturday 17 March: Naas River Valley and the flanks of the Clear Range – L/M. From Caloola Farm, walk the Naas Valley fire trail, crossing the Naas River 16 times on our return journey. We climb...

River crossing training in Cotter River Sunday 18 February: River crossing training – S/R,W. An opportunity to learn safer ways to cross rivers. Particularly recommended for leaders, and anyone contemplating walking in NZ or Tasmania. The course will cover assessing...

Booroomba’s Middle Rocks from the Middle Rocks descent Saturday morning 17 February: Booroomba’s beautiful butt – S/R,ptX: Yet another attempt to reach the geocaches below Booroomba’s southern and northern buttresses. Around 6km and 350m climb. Home by 1pm. For quick...

Stockyard Creek below morning tea Tidbinbilla Range from beneath Billy Billy Rocks Tuesday 30 January: Great Geocaching Goals – L/R,ptX. Stockyard Creek Falls from Corin Dam and the Stockyard Spur helipad. A very steep crossing of the creek through dense...

Little view from near SH1353 Saturday 27 January 2018: Dawn Sortie: Booromba Rocks – S/E. Depart Kambah 530 hrs to avoid the heat of the day. Walk on AAWT track through forest from Honeysuckle campground to Booromba Rocks and return....

Cascade and pool on White Sands Creek Tuesday 23 January: White Sands Creek exploratory – M/R,XW. A circuit from the Corin Dam Road, climbing to granite outcrops for views and then following White Sands Creek down to its junction with...

Upper Cotter Falls Saturday-Sunday  20-21 January: Upper Cotter River – M/M-R,ptX. A long drive to Yaouk and the end of Kennedys Road. Walk Yaouk Trail to Yaouk Gap, then off-track along the ACT border. Walk generally east to cross Porcupine...

Sphagnum moss stores and releases Canberra’s water Tuesday 9 January: A Geocaching Journey in the Brindabellas – more driving than walking – S/M-R,ptX. For a hot day, this could be a good option. Drive the Mt Franklin Road as far...

Early morning tea views from The Spinnaker Saturday 6 January: Dawn Sorties – The Spinnaker – S/R. Depart Kambah 530 hrs to avoid the heat of the day. Distance to the spectacular rock outcrop the Spinnaker ~2km each way, climb...

Short-leaf Sun Orchid (Thelymitra brevifolia) on the AAWT Thursday 23 November: Long time walkabout to Cotter Hut – L/E. The 25th Broom Clearing trip is fully subscribed. How about we walk in via the AAWT to see how they are...

View west from the top of Billy Billy Rocks Tuesday 21 November: Billy Billy Rocks from the East – M/R. Follow a well taped and cairned footpad starting near a sharp bend in Corin Road, just south of where Billy Billy...

Fun friends Lauren and Jasmine at the (unofficial) Corin ‘trig’ Sunday arvo 19 November: Corin’s Crown – S/R,X. A trig bagging and geocaching delight. Further Information As my companions are adrenaline junkies, I tried to satisfy them with a climb...

Corin Dam on Sunday morning … or 4-star accommodation with million dollar views (Friday 10) Saturday-Sunday 11-12 November: Dam fine views from Corin Cottage – M-L/M-R. A unique opportunity to trial some accommodation for Parks and Conservation in the ranger...

Chocolate cake and bubbles on White Horse Rocks Tuesday 7 November: Punchbowl Creek and Blue Gum Creek – M/R/X. Follow the old track down Punchbowl Creek, view the falls, then climb up to White Horse Rocks and continue south to...

Mts Kelly, Namadgi and Burbidge from Mt Mouat Tuesday 31 October: ‘Mt Mouat’ (aka ‘The Fortress’), Namadgi National Park – L/R. From the Yankee Hat carpark, we’ll follow Bogong Creek for a few kilometres then head northwest, ascending 700 metres to...