If you feel strongly about this, our State MP, Andrew Constance can be contacted here office@constance.minister.nsw.gov.au
Friday, 28 December 2012
Park visitors could be in line of fire
This article from the SMH outlines the main points of a risk
assessment done by the NSW government regarding allowing amateur hunters
into National Parks. The contents are of concern to all of us as
bushwalkers in National Parks.
Have a great Christmas everyone!
Shortly, I'll be moving the 2012 blog to a new site and will set this address up ready for 2013. The new program will be added as soon as it becomes available.
The 2012 blog will still be available via a link on the right of the 2013 blog along with the blogs from 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. If you have a spare moment, you may enjoy looking back on the last few years of walking with the BVBW - lots of photos (how come we look so much older this year?!), and ideas for walks.
Towards the end of this year's walking program, I've been recording the routes as GPS tracks which are included with the last few sets of walk photos, and hope to do the same on all walks we do in 2013. It makes re-tracing walks a much easier (and safer) exercise for anyone interested in doing so.
Thanks to all the walk leaders who did such a brilliant job of planning and leading walks, and special thanks to Ian Bovill who puts in a lot of time on organisational aspects of our little walking community.
Jan and I hope you all have a happy and safe Christmas - see you in 2013!
Neil
1 to 3 December - Sawpit Creek, Kosciuszko - Note change of date
Walk Leader(s) Sam Nerrie
Meet
at: Kosciuszko Mountain Retreat Campground, Sawpit Ck. Perisher Rd. As
this is inside the National Park boundary, permits will be necessary -
it may be advisable to pool cars.
See Description
Time: 12:00 pm
Grade: Easy
Description: Sam is offering for the truly faint-hearted, walks such as a stroll
around the Rainbow Lake, Porcupine Rocks, Charlotte Pass to Blue Lake
and return, the Pallaibo Walk and a walk to a waterfall near the
campsite. We will be camping in the Kosciuszko Mountain Retreat
campground (www.kositreat.com.au) set in magnificent alpine forest.
Recommended arrival is on Friday 30th November. Those doing the easy walks can arrive at any time throughout the weekend.
Ring
Sam Nerrie on 6495 4617. Campsite is generally not busy; you can
book a site yourselves, just ask to be near us so we are not too spread
out.
25 November - End of Season BBQ
Walk Leader(s) Eric and Diane Moon
Meet at: 'Keewong' 123 Kemps Lane Candelo
Time: 12:00 pm
Grade: Easy
Description: Enjoy a social BBQ to
celebrate another year's walking. BYO everything. Walk to our swimming
hole on the Tantawanglo and maybe catch sight of a platypus. Bring your
swimmers for a refreshing dip.
Thanks for the great photos Di - really sorry we had to miss it! N
Thanks for the great photos Di - really sorry we had to miss it! N
11 November - North Bunga Beach to Hidden Valley
Walk Leader(s) Andrew and Olga Walker
Meet at: Hergenhans Road junction with Tathra/Bermagui Road
Time: 9:00 am
Grade: Moderate
Description:
A spectacular walk in the northern section of Mimosa Rocks NP. From N
Bunga Beach we’ll climb up to Goalen Head (excellent views) and make our
way south to S Bunga Beach and Hidden Valley. The terrain includes some
sections of track and a mixture of grassland (including patches of
kikuyu and tussock) and beaches; progress may be slow at times with some
rock-hopping. Depending on the weather and wishes of the group there
may be opportunities for short side trips (Bunga Head NOT included!).
There may also be an option to shorten the return trip (short
car-shuffle involved).
Distance: 10 km
For a GPS accurate map of the walk click HERE to open it in Google Earth.
Thanks to Andrew, Mark and Neil for the pictures.
For a GPS accurate map of the walk click HERE to open it in Google Earth.
Thanks to Andrew, Mark and Neil for the pictures.
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