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-XANANGRA FALLS.
+===== Kanangra Falls. =====
 by Gordon Lee.
 This trip was undertaken and completed by Joe Easton, Rick King and Gordon Lee. Since the description in the Gundungra booklet is terribly vague the following notes may help anyone wishing to attempt this mighty gorge.
-Taken as an abseiling venture there is only one "good" abseil, the
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+Taken as an abseiling venture there is only one "good" abseil, the third. At some future date when the length of rope required is known the second abseil may be "worthwhile".	As a venture taken for its spectacular scenery then it is definitely worth every minute of the effort. The Kanangra Falls (the whole 500 feet of them), the towering Thurat Spires, the awesome "deep", the sculpting of the rock, the breathtaking drops and the magnificent pools all add up to an overwhelming experience.
-third. At some future date when the length of rope required is known the
-second abseil may be "worthwhile".	As a venture taken for its spectacular
+Turn in at wheel tracks on the N side of the road about 1/2 mile from Kanangra Walls end of the road. Follow the track N over Kittani Top. Go to cliff edge for the views. Turn left into the usually dry Creek gully and follow this down as far as possible.
-scenery then it is definitely worth every minute of the effort. The Kanangra Falls (the whole 500 feet of them), the towering Thurat Spires, the awesome "deep", the sculpting of the rock, the breathtaking drops and the magnificent pools all add up to an overwhelming experience.
-Turn in at wheel tracks on the N side of the road about imile from Kanangra Walls end of the road. Follow the track N over Kittani Top. -Go to cliff edge for the views. Turn left into the usually dry Creek gully and follow this down as far as poasible.
+When the going gets difficult move on to the ridge left. Keep looking left and take the opportunity of viewing the Kanangra Falls - a very impressive sight. (These falls can be abseiled but for certain reasons description of the descent has been withheld). Continue to descend. It may be necessary to do a simple one-rope abseil to get down to the creek on the left towards which you are heading.
-s	When the going gets difficult move on to the ridge left. Keep looking
-left and take the opportunity of viewing the Kanangra Falls - a very impressive sight. (These falls can be abseiled but for certain reasons description of the descent has been withheld). Continue to descend. It may be neceswary to do a simple one-rope abseil to get down to the creek on the left towards which you are heading.
+At the creek, cross and walk up the sharp little ridge directly opposite, starting in a fairly obvious "corner". When on top sidle left. You will see a small creek going over the edge on your right. This has been "bolted" and may have slings on the brackets. From here there is a long abseil to the bottom (some scrambling). If unsure continue to sidle this immense amphitheatre and set up on a fairly obvious tree (step down to it). This is a scrubby, slushy and slippery abseil but you'll get to the bottom.
-At the creek, cross and walk up the sharp little ridge directly opposite, starting in a fairly obvious "corner". When on top sidle left. You will see
-a'small creek going over the edge on your right. This has been "bolted" and may have slings on the brackets. From here there is a long abseil to the
+Walk down to the next set of falls. On the true right hand bank you will need 3 m sling for an anchor from a large rock near the edge. This is the highlight of the trip. A full 45 m in drop into the pool at the bottom of a beautiful fall. Do not try to keep dry because you'll pendulum.
-bottom (some scrambling). If unsure continue to sidle this immense amphitheatre and set up on a fairly obvious tree (step down to it). This is a scrubby, slushy and slippery abseil but you'll get to the bottom.
-Walk down to the next set of falls. On the true right hand bank you will need 3 in sling for an anchor from a large rock near the edge. This is the highlight of the trip. A full 45 in drop into the pool at the bottom of a beautiful fall. Do not try to keep dry because you'll pendulum.
 Suggest lunch here.
-- Rock scramble down to an abseil point past a tree which may have a sling on it to another 5 in further on. .This on the LET side. A one rope drop will take you to a walk off ledge. Continue on. Ainuober of excellent swimming holes are here for your enjoyment before tackling Murdering Gully.
-Summary,: 2 x 50 in ropes, 1 x 3/4 in sling.
+Rock scramble down to an abseil point past a tree which may have a sling on it to another 5 m further on. This on the left hand side. A one rope drop will take you to a walk off ledge. Continue on. A number of excellent swimming holes are here for your enjoyment before tackling Murdering Gully.
-st Abs. 1 rope. 2nd Abs. 2 ropes. 3rd Abs. 1 x 3 in sling and 2 ropes.	4th Abs. 1 rope.
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+__Summary__: 2 x 50 m ropes, 1 x 3/4 m sling. 1st Abs. 1 rope. 2nd Abs. 2 ropes. 3rd Abs. 1 x 3 m sling and 2 ropes. 4th Abs. 1 rope.
-I	BUSHWALKERS
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+=== Eastwood Camping Centre. ===
-ICAMPING EQUIPMENT
-Large Tents  Stoves  Lamps-4P Folding Furniture.
+__Bushwalkers__.
-Proprietors: Jack Et Nancy Fox Sales Manager: David Fox
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+__Camping equipment__.
-Page 10	THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER	March, 1982.
-TOO MANY ROUTES IN TASMANIA
+Large Tents - Stoves - Lamps - Folding Furniture.
-	(or Reflections of.a.Bushwalker,in	by Peter Harris. Menopause)
-Memories of extended trips to remote wilderness never fade. I still see those rocky ramparts of Western Arthur Range; majestic towering cliffs Which dominate the human soul. I still feel the bitter biting cold of a rushing south-west gale, and experience the ultimate thrill of pitting body against the awesome, unpredictable power of Nature.
+__Distributors of__:
-What peace and tranquility there exists in Wilderness: What a joy to refresh the soul in the tranquil bliss of this created natural masterpiece! 14 Wilderness there is a destiny still to be fulfilled.
+Paddymade - Karrimor - Berghaus - Hallmark - Bergans - Caribee - Fairydown - Silva - Primus - Companion - and all leading brands.
+Proprietors: Jack & Nancy Fox. Sales Manager: David Fox.
+Eastwood Canvas Good & Camping Supplies.
+ Trelawney St., Eastwood, NSW, 2122. Phone 858 2775.
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+===== Too Many Routes In Tasmania. =====
+(or Reflections of a Bushwalker in Menopause)
+by Peter Harris.
+Memories of extended trips to remote wilderness never fade. I still see those rocky ramparts of Western Arthur Range; majestic towering cliffs which dominate the human soul. I still feel the bitter biting cold of a rushing south-west gale, and experience the ultimate thrill of pitting body against the awesome, unpredictable power of Nature.
+What peace and tranquility there exists in Wilderness! What a joy to refresh the soul in the tranquil bliss of this created natural masterpiece! In Wilderness there is a destiny still to be fulfilled.
 In Wilderness is a rekindling of the humas soul.
 Why then do I hesitate to break the unyielding bondage of a salaried slave, tied to his master with an unbroken umbilical cord?
-"Such fate to suffering Worth is given, Who long with want and woes has striven, By human pride or cunning driven
-. To misery brink;
+"Such fate to suffering Worth is given,\\
-Till, wretched of every hope but Heaven He, ruined, sinks"	(Burns)
+Who long with want and woes has striven,\\
-Why cast an aura of gloom over breaking the cord? That is there to prevent a body from seeking solace%in the raw beauty. of Wilderness?
+By human pride or cunning driven\\
-The answer is menopause. . To be precise - bushwalkers' menopause! Arising from too many trips, too many routes. Being too familiar with wilderness. Having' 'done' it' all:. Having 'had' it all:	Seeing everything, yet seeing nothing. Exploration urges sated, looking for somewhere 'different' to go - some new challengw, some new excitement to lift the soul. There is too little wilderness left, yet so much time to fill.
+To misery brink;\\
-.	We've crossed the Arthurs thrice, once in winter, twice in summer.
+Till, wretched of every hope but Heaven\\
-Done Federation. Done Precipitous Bluff. Been down the Gordan River and
+He, ruined, sinks" (Burns)
-up the Gordon River. Traversed the Denison Range, Ring William Range, crossed to The Spire and Diamond Peak, walked the South Coast and the West Coast,
-climbed Mt. Picton and Mt. Jerusalem, crossed the Central Plateau and walked
+Why cast an aura of gloom over breaking the cord? That is there to prevent a body from seeking solace in the raw beauty of Wilderness?
-the Cradle Mountain track five times. Done the Du Cane Range, Maria Island, 4eycinet, Ben Lomond, Harz Mountains and climbed Mt. Field East and West. Climbed Frenchman's Cap and been partly down the Franklin. Done Mt. Anne and Mt. Wellington. Been over to Window Pane Bay twice.
-Wbt's left?, An urge that says see it all before the bastards destroy, it for dams or #ood pulp or whatever. Why is our Tasmanian Wilderness receding when ib is alreadyloo small?
+The answer is menopause. To be precise - bushwalkers' menopause! Arising from too many trips, too many routes. Being too familiar with wilderness. Having 'done' it all! Having 'had' it all! Seeing everything, yet seeing nothing. Exploration urges sated, looking for somewhere 'different' to go - some new challeng, some new excitement to lift the soul. There is too little wilderness left, yet so much time to fill.
-Even you who mourn the Mountains' fate,
-That fate is yours - no distant date,
+We've crossed the Arthurs thrice, once in winter, twice in summer. Done Federation. Done Precipitous Bluff. Been down the Gordan River and up the Gordon River. Traversed the Denison Range, Ring William Range, crossed to The Spire and Diamond Peak, walked the South Coast and the West Coast, climbed Mt. Picton and Mt. Jerusalem, crossed the Central Plateau and walked the Cradle Mountain track five times. Done the Du Cane Range, Maria Island, Freycinet, Ben Lomond, Harz Mountains and climbed Mt. Field East and West. Climbed Frenchman's Cap and been partly down the Franklin. Done Mt. Anne and Mt. Wellington. Been over to Window Pane Bay twice.
-Your ruinous impact drive elate On mountains' bloom.
-Till crushed beneath proud Nature's weight
+Wot's left? An urge that says see it all before the bastards destroy it for dams or wood pulp or whatever. Why is our Tasmanian Wilderness receding when it is already too small?
+Even you who mourn the Mountains' fate,\\
+That fate is yours - no distant date,\\
+Your ruinous impact drive elate\\
+On mountains' bloom.\\
+Till crushed beneath proud Nature's weight\\
 Shall be your doom!
-Page 11	THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER	March, 1982.
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 SNOWY MODITTLINS  F1E3.12th 18th.
 by Meryl Watman.