Walks Previously Held

Walk No	Date	Location	Description	Pictures, Maps
Walks That Have Been Held
45	10 May Thurs 9.00AM start	Lake Ginninderra Alternative - Melba Fields- Florey- Lake Ginn West- Ginninderra Ck	6 of us met at the Shed and Melba Playing Fields (Brownlee Pl). We then walked down Copland Dve, through Florey, stopping at Black Pepper for coffee, then back along western side of Lake Ginninderrra to the dam wall and then down southern then northern side of Ginninderra Ck to Melba. It was a beautiful sunny and warm autumn day. Easy-Medium, 8.2Km, around 2.0 hrs walking. Walkers: Bob S, Drew McD, R, Jim Grenfell, Peter Mitchell, Stuart Allan, Greg H. Thanks to Jimbo for paying for the coffee	Pics of the walk Map of the walk; Google Earth GPS file
44	26 Apr Thurs 9.00AM start	Diplomatic & Old Canberra (Stirling Park - Westlake)	7 of us met at the Shed or at the Nara Park CP. We then walked past a large range of embassies before looking at the old Westlake Canberra construction camp site in Stirling Park. We then returned via the lake shore to Nara Peace Park, looking at Spanish Civil War Memorial, Centenary of Federation & 100 years of the Jewish National Fund plaque & the Katie Bender Memorial. We then took coffee at Yarralumla Nursery Brassiere, Easy, 6.5Km, 2 hrs walking. Walkers: Bob S, Drew McD, Harry R, Jim Grenfell, Ron T, Terry Mether, Greg H. Thanks to Drew for paying for the coffee. *Laughter* was heard as Jim and Ron exited the ladies loo at Yarralumla!!!	See Stuart's book No 8 & 9; Pics of the walk Map of the walk; Google Earth GPS file; Spanish Civil War Memorial; Information on Westlake; Early Canberra History
43	5 Apr Thurs 9.00AM start	Urambi Hill (Tuggeranong Stone Wall)	6 of us met at the Shed or Kambah parking on Learmonth Drive. We then walked up to Urambi Hill (713m) which we all found a bit strenuous. Great views were hampered by the low cloud/fog conditions. We then walked around the ridge to the north and headed down the wide valley south. Unfortunately we were 70m too far east and had to endure some boggy sections of mud and cattle laughing at us before re-joining the correct track. Everyone came out with wet feet and muddy shoes. We then crossed Tuggeranong Ck to the Stone Wall and back.to the cars via the Tuggeranong Dam wall. We finished with coffee and thick shakes at Maccas Weston.. 8.5Km, Medium, 3 hrs. Walkers: Bob S, Drew McD, John A, Ron T, Wally K, Greg H	Pics of the walk Map of the walk; Google Earth GPS file Dave's Piece on the Stone Wall
42	15 Mar Thurs 8.30AM start	Ginninderra Ck - Goodwin Hill - Charnwood	9 of us met at the Shed or Umbagong Pk (off Florey Drive, Latham) then walked down Ginninderra Ck, up and over Goodwin Hill (612m), Macgregor, then across to Charnwood for coffee at Maccas (icecreams for Bob S) and back to the CP. Interesting aspects were seeing a couple of concrete dwarfs on the ways up to Goodwin Hill, visiting the Chronwood Community Gardens and getting the rundown on what happens by Elissa of Melba, and the tray of free hash browns that were were provided by Maccas. And of course Bob's icecreams were now only 30c each so he had to have two. 8Km, Easy-Medium, 2.5 hrs plus break. Walkers: Bob S, Don G, Harry R, Jim G, Peter M, Peter T, Ron T, Terry M, Greg H	Pics of the walk Map of the walk; Google Earth GPS file
	1 Mar	Urambi Hill	Deferred due to high risk of wet weather. Rescheduled to 5 April
41	16 Feb Thurs 8.30AM start	Farrer Ridge & Mt Wanniassa	8 of us met at the Shed or at Wanniassa where we parked (alt 685m) on a dirt side track near Erindale Drive accessed off Sulwwod Drive just past Gaunston Cres roundabout. We walked around Farrer Ridge and across to Wanniassa Hills and back.There was as strong but gradual climb to Mt Wanniassa, 809m, with great views of the south and the Brindabellas. Overall only 4.4Km, Medium, 1.75 hrs Walkers: Alan S, Bob E, Bob S, Don G, Geoff G, John A, Wally K, Greg H - See Stuart's book walks 20 & 22	Pics of the walk Map of the walk; Map on Google maps; Google Earth GPS file Map of Access Track; Aerial View of Access; Instructions for Driving to Car park
40	2 Feb Thurs 8.30AM start	ANU Acton Walk	14 of us met at the Shed or at the NMA where we parked. We then walked around the ANU sculpture park and the ANU itself viewing numerous pieces of public art. The walk was mostly flat and easy but we did 7.9Km. Due the length and time taken we left out about 9 sites of the 55 planned to be visited. We stopped for coffee at the Purple Pickle Cafe on North Road near the Union Court. Easy-Medium, 3.5 hrs with stops. Walkers: Alan & Ann S, Barbara J, Bob S, Don G, Drew McD, Geoff & Linda G, John A, Jim G, Peter M, Ron T, Wally K, Greg H (Future reference: Parking free at NMA up to 4 hours, coffee also possible at Ivy Cafe, Canberra Hse, on Balmain Cres, NFSA Cafe and at Union Court. Toilets, University Hse, Pickle Cafe, NFSA)	Map of walk overview; Map of walk south; Map of walk north Pics of the walk; Google Earth GPS file; Spreadsheet of sites See Acton Walkways for site information; ANU Art Brochure pdf doc See Stuart's book walks 6 & 11
39	19 Jan Thurs 8.30AM start	Parliament Houses Gardens	11 of us met at the Shed or NPH and drove to the underground carpark of NPH and parked in the 3 hour bays. We left from the main entrance to NPH by 8.45AM and walked around the outside tracks of the house in an anticlockwise direction. We took the lower track on the Senate side stopping at the Sundial and viewing the tennis courts and soccer pitch. On the southern Ministerial wing we stopped at the main entrance. Several members went a bit far and caused the heart rates of the police to increase! It was just a bit of fun so on we went. We then entered the eastern gardens on the Reps side and took the higher direct trail which went past more tennis courts and then to the formal gardens area where we stopped to look at the gift from the Israeli Parliament, the viewing area over the Formal Gardens, the Bali memorial and the Compass & Perspective ( a gift from the WA Parliament). We continued on to the corner where we visited the RSL Memorial. We then went down Federation mall being a little hampered as they were setting up for Australia Day and we could not visit the Capital Hill Unconformity viewing point (State Circle Cutting). We entered the Old House of Reps Gardens, saw the Women's Suffrage Memorial and various rose plantations (and more tennis courts) and also Constitution Place on the eastern side of the Gardens. We then went across to the National Rose Gdns East and then onto the National Library Cafe for coffee. No one partook of the Mug of coffee as its too 'humongous'. We were also somewhat bemused by the 7 foot guy who went into the cafe for coffee! We then came back along Parkes Place West directly to the Magna Carta Place. We then entered the Old Senate Rose Gdns, seeing where the old cricket pitch was and also more tennis courts, then up Federation mall to the Foundation Stone, then to the Carpark. *Easy* 5.7Km 2.5hrs. (Toilet in CP & east side of gdns. Coffee at NLA or NPH. Parking under Parl Hse is free for 3 hours). Walkers: Alan S, Bob E, Bob S, Blair H, John E, Harry R, Peter M, Ted T, Terry M, Wally K, Greg H	Pics of the walk Map of the walk Google Earth GPS File NCA Brochure Old Parl Hse Gdns NCA Brochure on Magna Carta Walk (also covers Foundation Stone, KGV Statue, Constitution Place, National Rose Gdns, State Circle Cutting, etc) Old Brochure on the new Parl Hse Landscape and Gdns walk Parking under NPH See Stuart's book walk No10
38	22 Dec Thurs 8.30AM start	Jamison Aranda Cook	9 of us gathered outside the Southern Cross Club Jamison and left there around 0840 and walked across to playing fields, detouring to revisit the plaque there to mark the first residential development in Belconnen a Aranda in 1966. We then walked up past the old abandoned Aranda shops and into the nature park, then down to Bindubi St cycle underpass. Then it was back to Jamison via the bike path. We detoured along the way to examine a community park at Wybalena Grove, Cook next to the cycle path. WE finished with coffee and milk shakes at the Southern Cross Club. Jim G was encouraged somewhat by getting two coffees. Easy 5.7Km, 1.5 hrs walking. One can Park at Swimming Pool area at Jamison Pool, long stay area at shopping centre or at Bardi Place, at the playing fields, or the club if you are a member. Walkers: Bob E, Bob S, Don G, Harry R, Jim G, Peter M, Terry M, Wally, K, Greg H	Pictures of the walk Map of the walk Google Earth file
37	8 Dec Thurs 8.30AM start	Anzac Pde & Reid (War memorials and historic Reid)	10 of us walked from AWM down Anzac Pde, into St John's Church and cemetery, and through historic parts of Reid including the old Railway embankment. Finished with coffee at the Terrace at the Memorial Cafe at the AWM. Easy, 5.5Km, 2.5 hrs. Walkers: Alan S, Bob S, Bob E, Don G, John A, John E, Peter M, Harry R, Ted T, Greg H. For future ref: Parking good on Treloar Cres and also underneath accessed off Limestone Ave. The cafe was excellent with good choice of food and drink at a reasonable price. Toilets at St Johns and Cafe	Pictures of the walk Map of the walk; Google Earth GPS file See NTA Brochure Reid; NCA Anzac Pde Tour Anzac Parade Walk Notes Melba Shed; St John's Do It Yourself Guide
36	24 Nov Thurs 9.00AM start	Mulligans Flat North NR	6 of us met at the Shed and 2 more joined us at the CP along Mulligans Flat Road. Unfortunately due to road works we were not able to park in the exact car park and had to improvise by parking on the grass. This caused one member Jim G to miss the spot and not take part. We then walked along the southern boundary and climbed up to the main border fenceline and followed it around to Oak Hill. The GPS said 804m but the topo map says the trig point is 798m. We returned along the border right to the Gundaroo Road crossing and came down the Bicentennial trail route back to the cars. We of cause stopped to annoy the hell out of a poor echidna. We enjoyed quite different view of Gungahlin, Belconnen, North Canberra and away north and west over NSW. The walkers were of the opinion that it should be graded harder than Medium. Medium 7.0Km, 3 hrs. Walkers: Alan S, Bob S, Don G, Geoff G, John E, Peter M, Ron T, Greg H	Pictures of the walk Map of the walk Perspective Map of the area Google Earth GPS file
35	11 Nov Fri 10.45AM start	Yankee Hat, Namadgi	The Shed went on an excursion and walk to Yankee Hat. We left the Shed around 8.45AM and were back by 3.00PM. Of the 20 members who went 16 walked out to Yankee Hat paintings leaving around 10.45AM and returning by 12.45PM. We walked over a grassy trail to aboriginal art site, with some gentle climbing towards the end of the trail. Lots of kangaroos were seen and a few rabbits. We then returned via the same route to the Car Park and picnic area for BBQ lunch prepared by the other 4 members who stayed behind. Driving distance was about 77Km from Shed via Kingsford Smith, William Hovell, Parkway, Banks, Tharwa. We turned right near end of bitumen on to Old Boboyan Road at about 73.1Km then it was a 3.4 Km dirt 2WD road to Carpark and locked gate. There were two concrete causeways with a little water to cross over. However, these distances are the ideal, as we detoured through eastern Tuggers to avoid road works that were a non-issue. Of course one vehicle took an alternative faster route and were late. Our walk was made interesting by meeting two Spanish travellers who had a camper van and one of whom joined us for the BBQ. Mitch also entertained us at the BBQ with his excellent one foot squashing of soft drink cans; no doubt his excellent TAMS training! Easy-medium walk of 6.2km taking 2.0 hrs. Walkers: Alan S, Blair H, Bob S, Don G, Geoff G, Harry R, Mike M, Peter H, Peter M, Phil L, Richard P, Ron T, Ted K, Ted T, Terry M, and Greg H. BBQrs: Keith G, Laurie P, Max, Stuart A	Pictures of the walk and trip Map of the walk Yankee Hat Location Map TAMS brochure on rock art site and trail Pictures of our recce walk Yankee Hat Walk Information Sheet Google Earth GPS File
34	27 Oct Thurs 9.00AM start	Harcourt Hill - Gold Creek	6 of us met at the Shed and 4 more joined us at Gold Creek. We then walked up to Harcourt Hill, back through Nicholls to see historic sites at Ginniderra village and coffee at Cafe Injoy. Thanks to Kanga Ted for the plates of spicy chips. Easy-Medium 5.5Km. 2.0 hrs (Note red track on map is longer alternative route up to Harcourt Hill). Walkers: Alan S, Bob E, BoB S, Don G, Geoff G, Jim G, John A, Ted T, Wally K, and Greg H	Pictures of the walk Map of the walk Google Earth GPS File
33	13 Oct Thurs 9.00AM start	Kama NR ( and Molonglo NR) to Molonglo River	9 of us met at the Shed and one more joined us at the CP along William Hovell Drive (2.1Km on left past Drake Brockman roundabout) We then walked down along the Dam and River tracks to the Molonglo River and back. Nice open woodland and grassland with great views of the Molonglo lower gorge and Brindabellas. There is a 90m drop in altitude from William Hovell Drive to the River. Medium 5.9Km, 2 hrs. Walkers: Alan S, Bob E, Bob S, Jim G, John A, John E, Richard P, Ron T, Greg H and Bruce Gall (Lifeline)	Pictures of the walk Map of the walk; CNP Map and brochure ; Overview map of access Google Earth GPS File
32	15 Sep Thurs 9.30AM start	West Macgregor	8 of us met at the Shed and started walking from the end of Ginninderra Drive, Dunlop and picked up 2 more at Fassifern Pond. We then proceeded along the National Horse Trail to Parkwood and back through West Macgregor to Ginninderra Ck and back past Fassifern Pond to the cars. Several of us stopped at Maccas Charnwood for coffee, although Bob S scoffed down three icecreams! Along the horse trail we deviated into the site of the old Macgregor sewerage treatment works that are now totally demolished except for two pumps (and possibly methane electricity generators) Easy 7.8 Km, flat, 2.0 hrs. Walkers: Blair, Bob E, Bob S, Jim G, Ken S, Peter M, Stuart, Ted T, Wally, Greg	Pictures of the walk Map of the route; Note the purple route is an optional extension that links up with the Dunlop Grasslands walk we did Map of route showing area and connection to Dunlop Grasslands walk Google Earth GPS File
31	1 Sep Thurs 9.30AM start	Black Mountain	5 of us met at the Shed and started walking from where we parked in Noala St, Aranda. We then took the bridge over GDE and a varied route up part of the way to Black Mountain top, but around the Forest trail and up from the main road to the top where we picked up our 6th member. We returned via a route that went towards Belconnen Way then headed west to Aranda. Medium-Hard 6.7Km, 2.25 hrs. Walkers: Blair, Don, John E, Peter T, Richard P, Greg H	Pictures of the walk Map of route Map of access to Aranda for parking Google Earth GPS File
	18 Aug Thurs	West Macgregor	Deferred due to inclement weather. Rescheduled to 15 Sep
30	4 Aug Thurs 9.30AM start	Palmerville - Percival Hill	8 of us met at the Shed and also at the CP opposite McKellar Soccer Club. We then walked through the historic Palmerville site, along Ginninderra Ck across Barton Highway, then around and over Percival Hill with great views of Gungahlin and Belconnen. We were somewhat intrigued by the rather basic rows of boxes being constructed in the middle of Crace which has been labelled as something special! We then came down from Percival top via an old bike track and back along main cycle path along the creek. Medium 6.8 km 2.25 hrs. Walkers: Blair, Bob E, Bob S, Don, John E, Ken S, Peter M, Greg	Pictures of the walk NonTopo Map Topo Map Google Earth GPS file History of Palmerville (from Canberra Archeological Society)
29	21 Jul Thurs 9.30AM start	Hall Village Circular Walk (Peter Davis Memorial walk)	The inaugural Peter Davis Memorial Walk in honour of our former Shed member was undertaken on a nice winter's morning with 34 people in total participating. Peter's widow Lyn attended with several other wives and friends. We met at the Hall Shed by around 9.35AM and then undertook the Hall Village historic circuit walk. After completion we had morning tea at the Hall Shed with several Hall members including Mike Fitzpatrick, Alistair Crombie and Bob. The walk was relatively easy and of 4.7Km taking 1.5 hrs. We looked at the historic Hall Reserve well and the Memorial Avenue of trees for the fallen local men from WWI. Unfortunately Laurie failed to finish due to his back problems and Ernie tried to spike himself on barbed wire at the top. We were also mentioned in the Hall & District News	Pictures of the walk Bob Eagers pics Map of the route Google earth GPS file (download and open in GE) For the 2 x Historic Walk NTA brochures see the information on the Walks References page under Walking Tour Brochures - National Trust (ACT)
28	7 Jul Thurs 9.30AM start	Lake Burley Griffin East Basin Loop	9 of us met at the Shed with 2 more joining us at Molonglo Reach (Opposite Plant Rd Duntroon on Morshead Dve). We walked east and across the Molonglo and Jerrabomberra Wetlands and back past the Kingston foreshores to NGA for coffee. We stopped at Jerrabomberra and viewed some of the wetlands through a hide including seeing a fox. Walk was led by Bob Eagers and was Easy-Medium of 11.5Km taking 3 hours including the coffee break. Walkers: Alan, Blair, Bob E, Don, Geoff, Harry, Peter, Jim, Greg and two wives Ann and Linda	Pictures of the walk Bob Eagers pics Map of route
27	23 Jun Thurs 9.30AM start	Dunlop Grasslands NR (NR means Nature Reserve)	11 of us started walking from Binns St, Fraser around the Dunlops Grasslands NR. We did some exploring by checking out the mysterious Crowajingalong site, the Osage-Orange trees, Bicentennial National Trail and the West Belconnen Pond as well as the ingenious childrens water pump at the park on the SE side of the Pond. The walk went along north fence near Osage Orange tree which is only 100m south of Halls Ck that comes from Hall. We went back to the Shed for coffee afterwards. The walk was Easy, fairly flat, 6.7 Km, 2.0 hours. Walkers: Alan, Blair, Bob, Don, Geoff, Harry, Ken, Keith, Peter, Jim, Greg. Note the information about Cowajingalong from Don and Henry Hall and Charnwood Homestead	Pictures of the walk Bob Eagers pics Map of route Charnwood and Don's information on Crowajingalong
26	9 Jun Thurs 9.30AM start	Mt Taylor	9 of us met at the Shed and drove to Waldock St, Chifley. The walk was around the base and up and over Mt Taylor. Great views south, west and north. Medium 4.5Km, climb of 150m, 1.5 hours. The top is 865m according to the GPS, CNP Map says 855m. Walkers: Stuart, Jim, Steve, Geoff, Alan, Ted, Blair, Richard, Greg	Pictures of the walk Map of route Car access map
25	26 May Thurs 9.00AM start	Ginninderra Ck Melba Evatt	10 of us met at the Shed and walked to Copland College and viewed the memorial to David Warren, and then continued to St Pauls historic church & cemetery site. We also collected 2 further members along the way. We then walked through part of Evatt, down to Ginninderra Ck, up to the dam wall and across it below the roadway, and continued back along the south side, crossing over to the north side and then finally to the Shed for coffee. We also had a 13th member, Blair's dog "Bronson". Easy 6Km, 2 hours	Pictures of the walk Map of the route
24	12 May Thurs 9.00AM start	Red Hill	7 of us met at the shed and drove to Red Hill lookout. We didn't start walking until 9.30AM due to morning traffic. Highlights beside the grand views were: Jimbo running to the top of Davidson trig; Grego breaking a tooth on a nut bar; seeing the largest grey kangaroo ever; having coffee at the Top Cafe at Red Hill whilst Bob substituted an ice-cream for a piece of fish. Go figure! Medium trip with several climbs but 6.0Km, 2 hrs on trails	Pictures of the walk Bob Eagers Pictures Map of route CNP Map; Brochure
23	28 Apr Thurs 9.00AM start	Ginninderra Ck to Charnwood	This walk was deferred from 10th March. 6 of us met at the shed by 8.55AM Nobody was late, although one was waiting since 8.30AM. We need to fix the advertising of meeting times through newsletter and webpage. We walked from shed along the Creek bikepath to Latham and the Umbagong Park Axe Grooves which we tried hard to find without total success. We then continued to Charnwood for coffee at Maccas, and then returned though Flynn. Some beautiful streets with colourful Chinese Pistachio trees were passed by. This was an Easy flat walk of 6.2Km taking 2.3 hrs	Pictures of the walk Bob Eagers Pictures Map of route
22	14 Apr Thurs 9.00AM start	Lake Burley Griffin Central Basin	9 of us me at the shed by 8.35AM and travelled to Regatta Pt where we were able to get 4Hr free parking spots. We started walking by 9.15AM and finished back at the car by 12.15PM. We walked clockwise around the lake stopping at various points of interest as mentioned in the NTA brochure and the NCA Lakeside brochure. The main points were the Carillion (which played fror us), the Police memorial, the NGA sculpture garden and the new Australian Garden and James Turrell Skyspace sculpture. We stopped at the Portrait gallery for coffee with Steve falling for the waitress as usual! We then returned along the south shore passing Speakers Square, Commonwealth Place, Peace Park and the Australian of the year walk. Overall it was an Easy flat walk, 7.8Km, 3.0hrs total. The planned walk was 4.7Km and less than 2 hrs	Pictures of the walk Bob Eagers Pictures Map of route NTA Brochure NCA Lakeside Walk brochure
21	24 Mar Thurs 8.30AM start	Isaac's Ridge	8 of us met at the Shed and travelled to Shepherdson Place, Isaacs. We should have started at 8.30AM but were 45 mins late due to traffic and 2 members being late! Grrrh! We successfully negotiated the initial 130m total climb from car park to the top of the south ridge. It was then fairly easy along the ridge and back along a lower trail. Nice views of Tuggeranong, Hume, Woden, Mugga quarry and Mt Taylor were seen through low cloud and rain in the area. We did some 6.8Km in 2 hrs. Overall an Easy/Medium walk. We were all intrigued by some inspiring metal sculptures in a persons front yard near where we parked. Ted was somewhat also intrigued by hills to the south Mt Waniassa directly south and Farrer Trig off to the SW	Pictures of the walk Map of route CNP Map
	10 Mar Thurs 8.30AM start	Ginninderra Ck to Charnwood	Deferred due to inclement weather. To be rescheduled. 8 of us met at the Shed by 8.20AM but decided to not walk as it looked set in and the rain did in fact get heavier. Ted and Greg adjourned for breakfast and coffee at Maccas Charnwood. It seems a reasonable coffee and rest spot with adequate in door tables so it will make a nice stop spot for the future rescheduled walk and maybe for a bike ride down this way
20	24 Feb Thurs 8.30AM start	Molonglo Gorge	12 members and friends drove to the Air Disaster memorial however the gate was locked on the main road. We then went to Molonglo Gorge picnic area and walked the 3.3Km to the Blue Tiles picnic area. The total walk was about 6.6Km and took around 3 hours. It was technically a medium walk but somewhat strenuous with the rock hoping and ups and downs encountered. We were provided with some expert geological information form Lynton J. We were also lucky to see a Countrylink train traverse the gorge on its way from Canberra to Sydney. Members were interested on where the Molonglo and Queanbeyan rivers joined. A map is included that shows where. It is 900m SW of the junction of the Sutton and Yass Roads	Map of route; Pictures of the walk Map showing Junction Qbn & Molonglo Rivers Blue Tiles Trail see map from Mortlock's book. See Murray Dow's review
19	10 Feb Thurs 8.30AM start	Gossan Hill	9 of us (including Barbara J.) walked from Jamison east across Aranda playing fields, then over bridge across Belconnen Way and around Gossans Hill and back finishing with coffee at the Southern Cross Club. We saw this strange light coloured scribbly gum (GPS 690068 6097585) that was really odd and had been effected by some insects or disease. A couple of nymphlike statues were also encountered travelling through part of South Bruce. We also saw this plaque in Aranda playing fields placed there by Doug Anthony, commemorating the start of work in the district of Belconnen in 1966 (GPS 689158 6096925). The walk was an easy 6Km and fairly flat, 1.5 hours Gossan refers to the weathered iron cap covering a mineral deposit. At Gossan Hill copper and other minerals have been leached from the surface rock by percolating water, leaving a concentration of iron on the surface. There are some reddish outcrops to the west of Radford College. I have scanned and attached pages from a NCDC book on Canberra's Sites of Significance for Belconnen. It gives and overview of their B9 College St cutting and B10 Gossan Hill outcrops Lyn Craven, our CSIRO Xpert has had indentified that strange spotted gum tree we saw near Radford College on the Gossan Hill walk of 10th Feb 2011. He says "The species apparently is Eucalyptus rossii, one of the scribbly gums. What causes the scars to develop is unclear. Someone suggested that there might be an insect with larvae that feed gregariously, and that some predator of the larvae causes the scar. If so, why does the scar not grow over??? Basically, no-one knows"	Map of route; Pictures of the walk See CNP Brochure Canberra Birds Forum Item on Birds Belconnen SoS B9 and B10 Gossan Hill
18	27 Jan Thurs 8.30AM start	Yarralumla - Government House (passed Westbourne Woods)	6 of us started walking at 8.30AM from Yarralumla nursery Car Park. The walk was along the Lake Burley Griffin track passed the Royal Canberra Golf Course and the famed Westbourne Woods, to the entrance to the Government House and around its boundary to the lookout along Lady Denmans Drive. We had parked a car at the lookout car park and returned by car to the Yarralumla Gallery & The Oaks Brasserie for coffee (6260 5253) 2 members returned on foot to the Nursery. The walk was Easy, reasonably flat, 3.3Km one way, 1.5 Hours	Map of route Pictures of the walk See NTA Brochure Yarralumla (2)
17	13 Jan Thurs 8.30AM start	Mt Rogers	5 of us met at the Shed by 8.30AM and walked through Flynn and walkways up to Mt Rogers, around the top and back through Melba. Passing through Flynn we passed the old primary school still the subject of dispute between the community and the Government. We noticed a surveyor working on the western side. We also stopped to view the memorial to John Flynn of the Australian Inland Mission. On the way into Mt Rogers reserve we found a news sheet by the local care group. Also we views bees taking over a bird box and saw many superb parrots flying around as descried in the news sheet. We made it to the top and took in the views of our domain. The walk was medium and took around 2 Hours, 6.6Km. We had coffee at shed afterwards. The newsletter can be viewed here. An interesting twist was Bob Salmon joining us after his morning cycle with the shed and pushing his bike up the paths with us	Map of route (green track at top shows better route down) Pictures of the walk
	2010
	16 Dec Thurs	Lake Burley Griffin Central Basin	Deferred due to inclement weather. To be rescheduled.
16	2 Dec Thurs 9.00AM start	Mt Ainslie from north side	4 of us met at the Shed at 8.30AM. Unfortunately 3 of us had waited 30 mins due to the newsletter having an incorrect time. Leaders fault. We drove to Hackett CP and started walking about 9AM to north side of Mt Ainslie, then down old trail to east side. This was a lot easier than from the war memorial side. Medium 5.6km, 2.25 hrs. We adjourned for coffee after at Hackett shops at Wilbur's cafe Parts of the walk had been muddy and some water was running down the track at times due to the 90mm of rain experienced during the last 4 days	Map of route Pictures of the walk
15	18 Nov Thurs 9.00AM start	Aranda Bushland & Cork Plantation	10 of us met at the Shed and Aranda and started walking from Bindubi St by 9AM through the Frost Hollow Walk to the Snow Gums area of Aranda Bushlands and then on to the Cork Plantation adjacent to the National Aboretum. We then returned past past the dam and over some admired swampy ground. Whilst near the snow gums we met Ian Falconer from the Friends of Aranda group who with a friend was clearing Pattersons Curse from an area. We adjourned back to the Southern Cross Club Jamison after for coffee. Easy 5.5 Km, 2 1/2 hrs	Map of the route CNP map Pictures of the walk
14	11 Nov Thurs 9.00AM start	Gungahlin Hill - Gungaderra NR	5 of us met at the Shed 8.30AM and started walking from Gungahlin Hill on Barton Highway about 9AM. We went to the Trig and then across to a couple of features in Gungaderra Grasslands reserve. We saw quite large mobs of kangaroos and different views of Palmerston and Mitchell. The hill (GN44) just east of Gungahlin Hill we renamed "Poon Hill" in honour of Richard Poon who thinks its Crace Hill. It was an easy 4.5Km stroll, but took 2 1/4 hrs due to soft ground and some tall grass. Several of us adjourned to the Soccer Club for coffee	Map of the route Google earth GPS file Pictures of the walk See NTA Brochure Gungahlin (1) NCDC SoS GH19 doc
13	4 Nov Thurs 9.00AM start	The Pinnacle & Weetangera Cemetery	7 of us met at the Shed around 8.30AM for 9AM start from Dungowan St, Hawker. The walk was behind and south of Hawker to the Pinnacle (709m) as well as across to the west to visit the historic Weetangera Cemetery (This is an NCDC SoS no B7). Here we viewed the site of the old Church and various old graves and headstones for this old historic Methodist graveyard with the oldest gravestone being 1875. This was ably led by Don Gruber. We adjourned for coffee at Ricardo's at Jamison afterwards. Easy walk of 6.1Km, 2 hrs	Pictures of the walk Map of the route CNP map See NTA brochure Belconnen (2) NCDC SoS B7 doc
12	14 Oct Thurs 9.00AM start	Mt Painter	3 of us met at the Shed 8.30AM and started from Jamison Shopping Centre at 9AM. We walked up the bike trail to the south then along to the west to Mt Painter (742m) (NCDC SoS B11), which had descriptive signage, wonderful views to parliamentary triangle and the arboretum. We then went north and west down to the Captain Cook Monument and sindial, then west along Skinner St to the old Rosebud Cottage and apiary (NCDC SoS B8). We then headed back though the old Cook school which is now a community hub hosting various community facilities including a U3A office and through a water logged oval to Jamison Southern Cross Club for coffee. Easy-medium walk of 6.6km taking 2.0 hrs. It was led by Don Gruber. Long stay parking is available on the north side of the Jamison Centre or at the club for members	Just south of Cook, Jamison, Belconnen Pictures of the walk Map of the route CNP Map See NTA brochure Belconnen (2)
11	7 Oct Thurs 9.00AM start	Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve	6 of us met at the Shed 8.30AM and started walking just after 9AM from Mulligans Flat car park (It's in Forde. You take Horse Park Drive following signs to Mulligans Flat. i.e. take Francis Forde St and then left onto Amy Ackman St) We strolled around this new reserve following bird trail. We took 3 hours 20 minutes for the easy 8.1Km stroll with several stops at the Woolshed to chat to the rangers, one of whom was from Boorowa and knew of Don, as well as at the Bird Dam and at the mysterious bundle of bricks that were scattered around. There were a Birds of Mulligan Flat brochure and a Mulligans NR brochure available in boxes near the main gate (G2 on the map). The CP is around 13Km from the Shed by road. We also detoured to the site of the original Mulligans Flat School and the Quartz Ridge in the south west corner. We also learned about mistletoe fungus growing on gums and killing them off and saw several examples	Pictures from the walk Map of the route Map of the way from Belconnen to North Gungahlin See the Birds of Mulligan Flat brochure and also see TAMS brochure Read this short history of Gungahlin by the Canberra Archaeological Society Mar 2010
10	30 Sep Thurs 9.00AM start	Cooleman Ridge	5 of us met at the Shed 8.30AM and started walking just after 9AM from Kathner St, Rivett. We walked along this ridge skirting past house at Rivertt and Chapman and climbed the trail to the top of Mt Arawang (765m). On the way back we travelled along the ridge top visiting the hill with the Split Cherry and huge Kurrajong tree, Cooleman Trig, and the Niblo Boulders. We enjoyed superb views of Canberra from the north down south to Mt Tennant and the Brindabellas. It was a medium walk with a couple of moderate climbs over 8KM distance and took us 3 hours in total. It was suggested by Bob Wagg	Pictures from the walk Map of the route CNP Map Cooleman Ridge Nature Trail Brochure Also look at this interesting Climbers Bouldering site
9	20 Sep Mon	Deeks Forest Park to Misery Hill (Molonglo Area)	5 of us including 1 visitor, Peter Davis' wife, Lyn, walked through the remnants of the FP that was burnt out but has regrown, across the Molonglo at Southwells Crossing and around Misery Hill with good views over Molonglo and Stromlo and across to the Aboretum. This walk follows part of Peter Davis's walks in this area. Much of this area will become Molonglo in the future. We met at the Shed and left by 9.35AM arriving at the Deeks FP car park by 10AM. The walk was extended to 3.25 hrs by walking down to Misery Point on the Molonglo but as we could not cross we had to retrace our path and follow much of the same route back. Thus a planned 7.5Km walk became a 10Km walk. Lyn also brought information from Peter Davis' log which provided some background on the early settlers of the area such as Arthur Webb and the old man Develin (the Misery Point ghost?) We saw some large roos around Misery Hill (UTM 686229 6090955) altitude 600m	Pictures from of the walk Map of the route. Alt Map West Belconnen. See P Davis's notes and this option Peter Davis's walk Lynne Davis, Peter's wife joined us for our walk to the Molonglo and Misery Hill. Lynne has penned the attached interesting Notes on the walk and some history of the Misery Point and adjacent Molonglo area
8	13 Sep Mon	Shepherds Lookout to Molonglo and Murrumbidgee Rivers	7 members met at the Shed at 9.30AM on a sunny morning with light winds and walked from the Stockdill Road car park to Shepherds Lookout which provided grand views of the Murrumbidgee River and its valley. We then went down the trail to the Molonglo River and its historic old bridge crossing, finishing with a walk down to the junction of the Murrumbidgee and Molonglo Rivers. After recent rains there was still some flooding with the Bidgee running strongly. Whilst we could just get to the Bidgee banks we were stopped from getting closer than 25 metres from the junction of the two rivers. However we could see the general area of the junction. The trail is in good condition with some repairs and tree clearing having recently been made. We had some some scrambling on a rocky and sandy track. Medium walk of 5.5Km taking 2 Hours with some climbing back up the track	Pictures from the walk Map of the route Map of the Area West Belconnen. See P Davis's notes (his advice on the track condition is extremely conservative and it's quite OK)
7	6 Sep Mon	Ginninderra Ck Umbagong Park	5 of use walked but not all together due to a mix up on start times from Umbagong Park Car Park, off Florey Drive, around 10AM down the Creek through Umbagong District Park to Macgregor then to Bel Paese Cafe, Kippax for coffee. Some of us continued back through Latham at a leisurely pace along paths and the creek whilst 2 members left early to go to Toastmasters. Total of 7.1Km 2 hours. Note we could not see the aboriginal axe grinding site due to the flooded creek, and 2 of us saw these strange concrete edifices located along the route through Macgregor	Pictures of the Walk Map of the route in Belconnen See NTA brochure Belconnen (2)
6	2 Sep Thurs	Mt Majura	7 of us walked to top of Mt Majura and winding our way back down, 9Km, 3 hrs. Medium walk but quite a stiff climb to Majura, especially the last part after Sheep Camp junction. Scenery and views were great. Morning tea at the AirServices radar station on the top. We met at car park on Kellaway St, Hackett (via Phillip Ave) at 10AM and at the shed at 9.30AM	Pictures of the Walk Map of the route Google Map showing road access at Hackett
5	23 Aug Mon	Around Lake Ginninderra	3 of us walked from the western car park off Coulter Drive at MacDermott Place, starting at 10AM, around the lake, across Diddams Close peninsular, stopping Black Pepper for coffee. Nice leisurely walk of 6.7km taking 2 hours with coffee	Pictures of the Walks Map of the route in Belconnen
	19 Aug Thur	Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve	Deferred due to inclement weather. Was rescheduled and held 7th Oct 2010
4	9 Aug Mon	Goorooyarroo NR	5 of us including 1 visitor climbed Old Joe a hill on the border with views over the Federal Highway and Canberra. Nice walk through woodland and grassland with some amazing views. We visited an original border marker X4. The climb to Old Joe hill was quite steep but the views were worth it. The walk was a medium one but ended up as 8.4Km and took around 3 hrs. See TAMS brochure. We started & finished at the car park along Horse Park drive on the way to the Federal Hwy.	Pictures of the Walks Map of the route. Map of the route in context with Gungahlin. Map of the Start Point Google Earth file See Johnny's Boys blog and his recent Walk and Talk event
3	5 Aug	Bruce-OConnor Ridge	5 of us walked 5.9Km from AIS car park (near entrance to AIS Athletic Stadium) under GDE across Bruce Ridge, down a natural bike path and took a circuit around O'Connor Ridge and back. We synchronised our parking nicely with athletic carnival for Canberra Girls Grammar. On O'Connor Ridge we discovered a strange sort of rock pile memorial and later some art like metal sculptures left by ACT work crews who used reinforcing rods as thier raw material. Another Gov public art piece?	Pictures of the Walks Map of the route. Google Earth file Bruce Ridge CNP Map O'Connor Ridge CNP Map
2	22 July	Mt Ainslie	10 of us walked from behind the War Memorial to the top then around down to the Quarry and back. 6.5Km total distance over 3 hours. There was a steep walk to the top on the sealed stepped track, and short climb on a rough track to the Quarry. Terry's knees held out just! A few tame roos and one wallaby were spotted.	Pictures of the route from our Picasa site Map of the route. Google earth file
1	8 July	Black Mountain	11 of us including Phil's granddaughter walked from Belconnen Way car park to the top and then around the Forest Walk. 6.6Km total. It was a medium but steep climb to the top. We then dropped back down the trail and walked clockwise around the Forest Trail and then back down the way we came. Half way down we deviated out to the west and then went across country for 1Km back to the cars. All enjoyed it except Peter M who's knees played up somewhat (those damn knees again!)	Pictures of the route from our Picasa site Map of the route. Google earth GPS file Google Map showing road access on Belconnen Way Forest Trail brochure.

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