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 The bridle track continued on down the river and saved us much time. The sandstone bluffs that hemmed in the valley presented a very striking appearance and in my opinion the gorge scenery puts the Nattai and Burragorang Valleys in the shade. A few wallabies were seen and Wonga pigeons and wild duck were in great numbers. About 3 miles before the Wolgan River Junction the track died out and we plunged into the roughest river walking that I had up to this time experienced. The steep sided banks were strewn with boulders and overgrown with blackberry, lawyer vines, lantana and nettles. It came so suddenly that it took the stomach out of me, and after doing 1 mile in 4 hours I suggested giving up. However, my more determined mate knew only one word : "forward". The bridle track continued on down the river and saved us much time. The sandstone bluffs that hemmed in the valley presented a very striking appearance and in my opinion the gorge scenery puts the Nattai and Burragorang Valleys in the shade. A few wallabies were seen and Wonga pigeons and wild duck were in great numbers. About 3 miles before the Wolgan River Junction the track died out and we plunged into the roughest river walking that I had up to this time experienced. The steep sided banks were strewn with boulders and overgrown with blackberry, lawyer vines, lantana and nettles. It came so suddenly that it took the stomach out of me, and after doing 1 mile in 4 hours I suggested giving up. However, my more determined mate knew only one word : "forward".
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 Next morning, after 11 miles of similar work, we reached the point where the inflow of the Wolgan joins the Capertee and so forms the Colo. We could look up the Wolgan a short way and it appeared hellish rough. Next morning, after 11 miles of similar work, we reached the point where the inflow of the Wolgan joins the Capertee and so forms the Colo. We could look up the Wolgan a short way and it appeared hellish rough.
  
  
-Would you like to feel this way? It's easy just join one of our tropical treks. +From this point the Colo flowed between huge boulders for about a mile after which there was a long stretch of sandbank - a pleasant relief. Another mile, however, and rock-hopping was the order of things. Scrambling over boulders and bashing our way through lawyer vines and other creepers, alternated with short stretches of sandbank. Frequent waist-deep wadings were necessary, as was also the case down the whole length of the Colo, and treacherous quicksands had to be guarded against. The towering cliffs on each side of the valley presented a very broken appearance and occasionally we caught glimpses of gigantic sandstone caves at great heights above the river. Such was the order of things until the entrance of Wollemi Creek was reached. It had about as much water in it as Kanangra River. The Wollemi Gorge was hemmed in by towering precipices, and I doubt if its profound depths are ever disturbed by mankind. Three quarters of a mile beyond we chose a sandbank as our campsite for the night. Nearby was a seemingly bottomless pool and opposite a cliff face rose for about 1,500 feet sheer.
-No phones, no cars, no hassle. Every day brings perfect weather. Every hour brings another beautiful pool. You relax because you are enjoying the moment too much to wont to move on. +
-Willis's Walkabouts +
-12 Carrington St Millner NT 0810 Email: walkabout@ais net au+
  
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-From this point the Colo flowed between huge boulders for about a mile after which there was a long stretch of sandbank - a pleasant relief. Another mile, however, and rock-hopping was the order of things. Scrambling over boulders and bashing our way through lawyer vines and other creepers, alternated with short stretches of sandbank. Frequent waist-deep wadings were necessary, as was also the case down the whole length of the Colo, and treacherous quicksands had to be guarded against. The towering cliffs on each side of the valley presented a very broken appearance and occasionally we caught glimpses of gigantic sandstone caves at great heights above the river. Such was the order of things until the entrance of Wollemi Creek was reached. It had about as much water in it as Kanangra River. The Wollemi Gorge was hemmed in by towering precipices, and I doubt if its profound depths are ever disturbed by mankind. Three quarters of a mile beyond we chose a sandbank as our campsite for the night. Nearby was a seemingly bottomless pool and opposite a cliff face rose for about 1,500 feet sheer. 
  
 Next morning we pushed onward again and much to our dismay the sand-banks disappeared. We found that clambering over boulders was good for all- round muscular development. The rocks were purely of Next morning we pushed onward again and much to our dismay the sand-banks disappeared. We found that clambering over boulders was good for all- round muscular development. The rocks were purely of
-sandstone and in places had a topping of ironstone. The Colo River was in the form of long, smooth pools alternating with rapids,where the water flowed between barriers of boulders. As a rule these barriers were the only practicable crossing places. By this time our packs weighed only 30-pounds each, but with the hellish rough walking we found them quite heavy enough. The monotony of rock hopping was broken here and thereby a rough passage through lawyer vines. Occasionally blackberry and wild raspberry bushes barred the way, and these had to be gone around, either through the water, or around the hillsides above. We were very disappointed that the blackberry was not in on the other hand a shotgun was sadly +sandstone and in places had a topping of ironstone. The Colo River was in the form of long, smooth pools alternating with rapids,where the water flowed between barriers of boulders. As a rule these barriers were the only practicable crossing places. By this time our packs weighed only 30-pounds each, but with the hellish rough walking we found them quite heavy enough. The monotony of rock hopping was broken here and thereby a rough passage through lawyer vines. Occasionally blackberry and wild raspberry bushes barred the way, and these had to be gone around, either through the water, or around the hillsides above. We were very disappointed that the blackberry was not in on the other hand a shotgun was sadly missed on the trip. There were wild duck in droves, and never being disturbed they would provide excellent shooting at close range.  
-missed on the trip. There were wild duck in droves, and never being disturbed they would provide excellent shooting at close range. + 
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 +Towards sundown our spirits were brightened by the reappearance of sandbars and that night we camped on a fine stretch of sand, beside a deep pool. We had covered 8 miles for the day.
  
-Towards sundown out spirits were brightened by the reappearance of sandbars and that night we camped on a fine stretch of sand, beside a deep pool. We had covered 8 miles for the day. 
  
 On the following day we found that 4 miles was our limit. The going was frightfully rough and consisted of hauling one another over boulders and through crevasses. In places a rocky buttress would rise, sheer out of the water, and sometimes the water was shallow enough to permit a passage around. In other cases it was doubtful if the depth could be measured in hundreds of feet. The Colo in this section is a magnificent canoeing stream and should satisfy the most exacting. Towering walls of sandstone rise almost from the water's edge, and here and there are narrow shelves at varying heights where turpentine and gum grow wild. At intervals is seen a cliff face of more moderate height and from its foot descends steeply a forest- clad slope to the waters of the Colo. On the following day we found that 4 miles was our limit. The going was frightfully rough and consisted of hauling one another over boulders and through crevasses. In places a rocky buttress would rise, sheer out of the water, and sometimes the water was shallow enough to permit a passage around. In other cases it was doubtful if the depth could be measured in hundreds of feet. The Colo in this section is a magnificent canoeing stream and should satisfy the most exacting. Towering walls of sandstone rise almost from the water's edge, and here and there are narrow shelves at varying heights where turpentine and gum grow wild. At intervals is seen a cliff face of more moderate height and from its foot descends steeply a forest- clad slope to the waters of the Colo.
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 (The Smith-Gentle Colo River venture holds the distinction of being the fastest known traverse of the Colo, notwithstanding the fact that 2 days were occupied on the Gospers Mountain (Uraterer) side trip. Their's also is the smallest party. Two previous successful attempts are known and one, at least, partly so. Apparently the going is so discouragingly difficult that only the able-bodied and most sanguine could ever hope to win through, and the penalty for failure in this aloof canyon could well be the most extreme. - M.J.Dunphy) (The Smith-Gentle Colo River venture holds the distinction of being the fastest known traverse of the Colo, notwithstanding the fact that 2 days were occupied on the Gospers Mountain (Uraterer) side trip. Their's also is the smallest party. Two previous successful attempts are known and one, at least, partly so. Apparently the going is so discouragingly difficult that only the able-bodied and most sanguine could ever hope to win through, and the penalty for failure in this aloof canyon could well be the most extreme. - M.J.Dunphy)
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-Walk through Connemara, The Burren, Dingle Peninsula,Ring of Kerry & The Aran-Islands. 
-Walking tours in the French Alps, Loire Valley, Dordogne & The Pyrenees. 
-ECOTREK: BOGONG JACK ADVENTURES 
-PO BOX 4 KANGARILLA SA 5157 
-Phone 08/8383 7198 Fax 08/8383 7377 
-Email ecotrek@ozemail com au 
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-"U RELAX 4 WE'LL DRIVE" 
-John Hogan advises that he will be in Sydney for the northern wet season and his tour business will be closed until next year. 
-Suncrest 5112 Girralong St Woree Qld 4868 Phone 07 4054 2111 Fax 07 4054 1166 Email jhogan@ozemail.com.au 
  
 +**Bushwalkers Locked out Too** by Garth Coulter and Peter Stitt
  
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-Eastwood Camping Centre is a privately owned business, established in 1970 by Nancy and Jack Fox. 
-After 20 years experience we can confidently offer the best service in Sydney at the lowest prices. 
-We carry the most extensive of camping gear and accessories in Sydney, specialising in 
-tents, backpacks,sleeping bags,rock climbing & abseiling gear,walking boots,gas equipment (lights, stoves, spares.For further enquiries and expert advice give us a call and talk to our full time staff:Paul Lidgard, Brett Murphy,Toby Watson, Matt de Belin,Margaret Fox, Nancy Fox 
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-Bushwalkers Locked out Too by Garth Coulter and Peter Stitt 
  
 We are replying to Henry Gold's article in the September 1999 Sydney Bushwalker.  We are replying to Henry Gold's article in the September 1999 Sydney Bushwalker. 
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-CHANGE TO SBW WEBSITE.+**CHANGE TO SBW WEBSITE.**
 by Eddy Giacomel by Eddy Giacomel
 www sbw.org.au www sbw.org.au
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 The initial use of the web site will be for information to persons intending to join the club. However, I'm sure that many more uses will be found. Consideration has been given to a "members only" section accessible by a password. Refer to "The Back Page" of the summer Walks Program. Perhaps we could also have a brief section on the history of the club so that (new) members who don't have access to a book such as "The Sydney Bush Walkers The First Sixty Years" can learn about the history of the club. Anyone interested in writing or coordinating a history of the club for the web, site please contact me (phone 9144 5095). Other ideas and comments are also welcome. The initial use of the web site will be for information to persons intending to join the club. However, I'm sure that many more uses will be found. Consideration has been given to a "members only" section accessible by a password. Refer to "The Back Page" of the summer Walks Program. Perhaps we could also have a brief section on the history of the club so that (new) members who don't have access to a book such as "The Sydney Bush Walkers The First Sixty Years" can learn about the history of the club. Anyone interested in writing or coordinating a history of the club for the web, site please contact me (phone 9144 5095). Other ideas and comments are also welcome.
  
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-NEW OC VOLLEY INTERNATIONAL SANDSHOES. 
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 Articles or letters for the magazine from club members outlining their experiences using GPS receivers in actual walking or skiing situations would be welcome. Ed Articles or letters for the magazine from club members outlining their experiences using GPS receivers in actual walking or skiing situations would be welcome. Ed
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-Expeditions, trekking, Kokoda Trail, trekking Mont Blanc 
-trekking Nepal. Plus cheap flights, permits,visas - complete expedition management service. 
-Join us on the verandah.Relax with a free coffee while you wait for your bushwalking mates. 
-Sell some old gear on the noticeboard. 
-Wait out a rain storm with old copies of YAW Geo, Rock and Outdoor. 
-Were open 7 days, 22 Station St Mt Victoria (opp the Pub)(02 4787 /777) 
-Courses : intro to climbing,intro to abseiling,remote area first responder,vertical rescue 
-roping,canyon leader,navigation & survival,clothing,rainwear,hardware, rope,wetsuits - sale/hire, maps, compasses,books, guides,chalk, tape,packs 
  
  
 *** FINAL NOTICE *** *** FINAL NOTICE ***
  
-SBW PHOTOGRAPH AND SLIDE COMPETITION+**SBW PHOTOGRAPH AND SLIDE COMPETITION**
  
 Wednesday 24th November 1999. $300 total prize value. Wednesday 24th November 1999. $300 total prize value.
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 PADDY PALLIN 507 KENT STREET SYDNEY NSW 2000 PADDY PALLIN 507 KENT STREET SYDNEY NSW 2000
  
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-WET IN WOLLANGAMBE+Wet In Wollangambe**
 by Frank Davis by Frank Davis
 'Easy-Medium Canyon' read the Walks Schedule. The Rambler's programme said `Introduction to Canyoning'. 'Easy-Medium Canyon' read the Walks Schedule. The Rambler's programme said `Introduction to Canyoning'.
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