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After about 2 km we left by the right bank and a very steep and scrubby climb it was. Actually we sidled around behind Mt. Armour to the old road. We followed this road to the Colong Swamp, arriving around 4pm. There was very little good surface water around, so Bill Burke dug a hole. Hoping the water would soon clear, he decided to camp there as it was close to his " | After about 2 km we left by the right bank and a very steep and scrubby climb it was. Actually we sidled around behind Mt. Armour to the old road. We followed this road to the Colong Swamp, arriving around 4pm. There was very little good surface water around, so Bill Burke dug a hole. Hoping the water would soon clear, he decided to camp there as it was close to his " | ||
- | David reminded us that the object was to camp on Mt. Oolong. However, with water low everywhere, there was doubt about the spring up there. It was here that Spiro loudly announced "Bob Hodgson said the spring on Colong is **never** dry". One and half hours later, with parched throats, weary legs and in fading light, it was little consolation to know that Bob Hodgson can be wrong. (For the record, as many know, Bob denies ever saying this.) | + | David reminded us that the object was to camp on Mt. Colong. However, with water low everywhere, there was doubt about the spring up there. It was here that Spiro loudly announced "Bob Hodgson said the spring on Colong is **never** dry". One and half hours later, with parched throats, weary legs and in fading light, it was little consolation to know that Bob Hodgson can be wrong. (For the record, as many know, Bob denies ever saying this.) |
A mutiny in the party was imminent! Some people wanted to go back down to the swamp. David thought we should wait till morning as it would be too dangerous going through the cliff-line in the dark. It was a long dry night! We noted Spiro camped well away from the main party. | A mutiny in the party was imminent! Some people wanted to go back down to the swamp. David thought we should wait till morning as it would be too dangerous going through the cliff-line in the dark. It was a long dry night! We noted Spiro camped well away from the main party. | ||
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The immediate route was to be Chiddy' | The immediate route was to be Chiddy' | ||
- | We passed through the Tonalli Gap and picked up the Tonalli River. This is a delightful area with lovely trees and grassy flats. As soon as possible'we had a swim and a wash. It was very cold but so good. After | + | We passed through the Tonalli Gap and picked up the Tonalli River. This is a delightful area with lovely trees and grassy flats. As soon as possible, we had a swim and a wash. It was very cold but so good. After some tea we followed the river to the weir on Scott' |
- | some tea we followed the river to the weir on Scott' | + | |
- | After lunch Judith felt her knee was improving. With some persuasion | + | After lunch Judith felt her knee was improving. With some persuasion from David she rejoined the main group who were to climb up on to Axe Head Range. I decided to get dawn to the Kowmung via the Bulga Range and was pleased to again be joined by Magdi and Vaun, who were keen to see the Bulga Dennis Canyon. |
- | from David she rejoined the main group who were to climb up on to Axe Head | + | |
- | Range. I decided to get dawn to the Kowmung via the Bulga Range and was pleased: to again be-joined by Magdi and Vaun, who were keen to see the Bulga Dennis Canyon. | + | We set off along the road in step, crossed Butcher' |
- | We et off along the road in step, crossed Butcher' | + | |
- | climbed. a few quite steep hills to the Bulga Range. Once the ridge is located it is easy going along to the rocky portion approaching the nose. There are spectacular views from here. Dropping off the nose to the Kowmung the way was very steep. | + | We camped in a nice flat grassy spot just upstream. from Christie' |
- | We camped in a nice flat grassy spot just upstream. from Christie' | + | |
- | Creek. While Vaun and I put up the fly, Magdi made some very nice coffee. | + | Sunday was one of those perfect days you can have at Easter. With all day to reach the bottom of Roote' |
- | Sunday was one of those perfect days you can have at Easter. With all day to reach the bottom of Roote' | + | |
- | we had a leisurely | + | On Monday, as my passengers had been transferred to another car, I decided to leave early and try to beat the traffic home. I left Magdi and Vaun at breakfast and climbed up Roote' |
- | Canyon the-crossings were easy and we had plenty of time to look around. Probably or the first time I was fully aware of the beauty of this place. In the evening we again found a good camp site and had fortunately finished tea before a storm hit. | + | |
- | On Monday, as my passengers had been transferred to another car, I decided to leave early and try to beat the traffic home. I left Magdi and Vaun at breakfast and climbed up Roote' | + | It was unusual to see the views from Kanangra Tops around mid-day. Normally it is the sunset we see. How fortunate we are to have this wonderful area to walk in |
- | It was unusual to seethe v.1.0$ws | + | |
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At Easter I went along with David Rostron' | At Easter I went along with David Rostron' | ||
- | It was my fifth visit to the Blue Breaks over recent years, and this is the third time that I have described the trip for publication in "The Sydney Bushwalker" | + | |
- | separate groups, each doing their own thing, and as John was not in the group that I accompanied, | + | It was my fifth visit to the Blue Breaks over recent years, and this is the third time that I have described the trip for publication in "The Sydney Bushwalker" |
- | I will take up the story at the point in John's narrative on the second day, Easter Saturday, where we met the splinter group at Byrne' | + | |
- | Gap. We had just arrived via Chidy's Obelisk and Mount Kowmung and we all felt rather hot after a short road bash along Scott' | + | I will take up the story at the point in John's narrative on the second day, Easter Saturday, where we met the splinter group at Byrne' |
- | Our planned camp that night was to be a high camp on the Axe-Head | + | |
- | Range which necessitated taking water in containers up the steep nose of the southern ridge. Fortunately most of the climb was in shade and we | + | Our planned camp that night was to be a high camp on the Axe Head Range which necessitated taking water in containers up the steep nose of the southern ridge. Fortunately most of the climb was in shade and we reached the first rim of the mountain feeling relatively fit. The view from here was splendid and our three Melbourne friends were duly impressed. In the distance two wedgetailed eagles were gliding effortlessly near Mt. Yerranderie, |
- | reached the first rim of the mountain feeling relatively fit. The view from here was splendid and our three Melbourne friends were duly impressed. In the distance two wedgetailed eagles were gliding effortlessly near Mt. Yerranderie, | + | |
- | thing to eat. The top of the Axe-Head goes on for quite a way and it was clear that the party with its members of varying speed; and company preferences would soon spread out. David informed the vanguard group of the proposed camp spot at the end of the buttress, as they raced off. I chose | + | |
- | to keep with the tail-enders and we had a few stops to admire the scenery | + | |
- | and to take photographs. The low afternoon sun was *lining | + | |
very many kilometres in all directions, no evidence of man was visible. | very many kilometres in all directions, no evidence of man was visible. | ||
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The buildings at Yerranderie and the road on Scott' | The buildings at Yerranderie and the road on Scott' | ||
- | EVentually,we reached our proposed camp site to find that everyone, | + | Eventually,we reached our proposed camp site to find that everyone, other than Bill, had gone past the spot. David yelled out to them to stop as they had gone too far. They eventually came back to the saddle many metres below us and we could just make them out as they busied themselves pitching camp. David tried to persuade them to climb back up to us as the whole purpose of camping on top of a mountain was to be able to enjoy the view and also observe |
- | other than Bill, had gone past the spot. David yelled out to them to stop as they had gone too far. They eventually came back to the saddle many metres below us and we could just make them out as they busied themselves pitching camp. David tried to persuade them to climb back up to | + | |
- | us as the whole purpose of camping on top of a mountain was to be able to | + | What our spot lacked in comfort was made up with glorious vistas stretching from Kanangra Tops over the Wild Dog Mountains to the distant lights of Katoomba and right across to Burragorang Walls. It was a rather |
- | enjoy the view and also Observe | + | hazy night and as the sun sank the western sky was transformed into a beautiful pastel coloured picture of tranquility. We sipped our hot rum and grapefruit drinks and gazed at the distant mountain ranges. Even the |
- | What our spot lacked in comfort was made up with glorious vistas | + | noisy preparations of establishing camp from the saddle below failed to interfere with our relaxed mood. After a while we set about cooking our own food, spaghetti bolognaise for the Austins, fresh chicken casserole for the Rostrons, dehydrated N.Z. roast lamb and mint for Bill and fried sausages for me. During meal time many loud and spectacular lightning flashes accompanied by rolling drum-like sounds of thunder |
- | stretching from Kanangra Tops over the Wild Dog Mountains to the distant lights of Katoomba and right across to Burragorang Walls. It was a rather | + | |
- | hazy night and as the sun sank the western sky was transformed into a | + | The threat of rain did not eventuate during the night and the sunrise was very disappointing at daybreak. |
- | beautiful pastel coloured picture of tranquillity. We sipped our hot rum | + | |
- | and grapefruit drinks and gazed at the distant mountain ranges. Even the | + | I consider the views from the Axe Head Range are unsurpassed in the Blue Mountains, but this is an opinion shared by many but I suppose not all. Certainly our visitors from Victoria remarked that they unfortunately had nothing like this in their state. They were both impressed with the beauty of the Blue Breaks and the vast extensiveness of the wilderness area. Hearing their comments made me realise just how fortunate we are to have so much good walking so close to Sydney. |
- | noisy preparations of establishing camp from the saddle below failed to interfere with our relaxed mood. After a while we set about cooking our own food, spaghetti bolognaise for the Austins, fresh chicken casserole for the Rostrons, dehydrated N.Z. roast lamb and mint for Bill and fried sausages for me. During meal time many loud and spectacular lightning flashes accompanied by rolling drum-like sounds of thunder | + | |
- | The threat of rain did not eventuate during the night and the sunrise was very disappointing at daybreak. | + | After lunch we began the ascent to Scott' |
- | I consider the views from the Axe-Head Range are unsurpassed in the Blue Mountains, but this is an opinion shared by many but I suppose not all. Certainly our visitors from Victoria remarked that they unfortunately had nothing like this in their state. They were both impressed with the beauty of the Blue Breaks and the vast extensiveness of the wilderness area. Hearing their comments made me realise just how fortunate we are to have so much good walking so close to Sydney. | + | |
- | After lunch we began the ascent to Scott' | + | We awoke to a fine clear day and proceeded up Gingra Creek. Surprisingly, |
- | Vie awoke to a fine clear day and proceeded up Gingra Creek. Surprisingly, | + | |
- | Page 6 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER June, 1979. | + | The climb up to Pages Pinnacle was a very hot affair indeed. and we rested on the Pinnacle during our second. lunch break, enjoying the vast panorama with the Axe Head Range clearly visible and seeming so far away. A brisk trek beside Craft' |
- | river flats and a few crystal clear pools, one with a small waterfall. The Old Cedar Road had all but disappeared, | + | |
- | , The climb up to Pages Pinnacle was a very hot affair indeed. and we rested on the Pinnacle during our second. lunch break, enjoying the vast panorama with the Axe-Head Range clearly visible and. seeming so far away. A brisk trek beside Craft' | + | |
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|Sun. 8| GROSE VALLEY: Mt. Hay Road - The Pinnacles - Mt Stead - Lockley Pylon - Du Faur Head - Upper Welford Falls- Rock Points Ck Lyncum Rill Ck - the Pinnacles 18 km MEDIUM Maps Mt. Hay. Glorious deep valley views, glistening gold cliffs and green wooded ridges. Some steep but wasy to negotiate climbing. LEADER: IAN DEBERT 646 1569 (H).| | |Sun. 8| GROSE VALLEY: Mt. Hay Road - The Pinnacles - Mt Stead - Lockley Pylon - Du Faur Head - Upper Welford Falls- Rock Points Ck Lyncum Rill Ck - the Pinnacles 18 km MEDIUM Maps Mt. Hay. Glorious deep valley views, glistening gold cliffs and green wooded ridges. Some steep but wasy to negotiate climbing. LEADER: IAN DEBERT 646 1569 (H).| | ||
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- | |Sun.15| ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: Marley - Deer Pool - Winifrid | + | |Sun.15| ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: Marley - Deer Pool - Winifred |
|Sun. 15| LOWER BLUE MTS: Glenbrook - Mount Portal - Nepean River - Glenbrook Creek - Glenbrook 14 km MEDIUM An interesting day walk in the Blue Labyrinths. Enjoy the beauty and stillness of this part of the mountains so close to civilisation, | |Sun. 15| LOWER BLUE MTS: Glenbrook - Mount Portal - Nepean River - Glenbrook Creek - Glenbrook 14 km MEDIUM An interesting day walk in the Blue Labyrinths. Enjoy the beauty and stillness of this part of the mountains so close to civilisation, | ||
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|Sun 22|COWAN: Jerusalem Bay - Porto Bay - Railway Dam - Brooklyn 16 km MEDIUM Train: 8.48 (C) Excellent bush and coastline scenery LEADER: ROY BRAITHWAITE 445211 (H)| | |Sun 22|COWAN: Jerusalem Bay - Porto Bay - Railway Dam - Brooklyn 16 km MEDIUM Train: 8.48 (C) Excellent bush and coastline scenery LEADER: ROY BRAITHWAITE 445211 (H)| | ||
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|Sun 29| BLUE LABYRINTHS: Glenbrook - Glenbrook Gorge - Lapstone Glenbrook. 12 km #4 MEDIUM Map: Blue Labyrinth Train: 8.10 C Highlight a walk through the Glenbrook Gorge - a fairly wide gorge with high sandstone walls either side. LEADER: HANS STICHTER 635 5808 (H).| | |Sun 29| BLUE LABYRINTHS: Glenbrook - Glenbrook Gorge - Lapstone Glenbrook. 12 km #4 MEDIUM Map: Blue Labyrinth Train: 8.10 C Highlight a walk through the Glenbrook Gorge - a fairly wide gorge with high sandstone walls either side. LEADER: HANS STICHTER 635 5808 (H).| | ||
|Sun 29| ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: Heathcote Uloola Falls - Audley 10 km EASY Map: Royal Nat. Park Train: 8.20 (E) LEADER: MERYL WATMAN: 570 1831 (H).| | |Sun 29| ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: Heathcote Uloola Falls - Audley 10 km EASY Map: Royal Nat. Park Train: 8.20 (E) LEADER: MERYL WATMAN: 570 1831 (H).| | ||
- | + | The tins you carry in your pack are lighter on the journey back. Though empties are a bore to hump - The bush is not a rubbish dump! | |
- | The tins you carry in your pack are lighter on the journey back. | + | |
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- | Though empties are a bore to hump - The bush is not a rubbish dump! | + | |
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