First Quarter for 2011. See below for
Walk Reports and Photos

On Thursday a band of 25 Batemans Bay Bushwalkers met for one of their regular outings. The walk started on North Head Road then down a track past a giant spotted gum in moist remnant rainforest, which provided one of the many photo opportunities on this walk. A challenging hill followed and then a meander through the tortured twisted gums along the headland track leading to Flat Rock Island with its panaromic views of our spectacular coastline.

Rain threatened as we lunched under grey skies on Myrtle Beach where darting diving swallows entertained us in their quest for an insect lunch. The rain did not eventuate, and our path wandered up and down old tracks and trails where fallen trees had to be climbed over or under. A swampy area provided another challenge, but most got through with dry shoes.

We walked through thick damp native grasses beside Bartleys Creek, watching out for leeches. Our wet summer has certainly added to the growth of all the grasses and vines along our track. The sun was shining as we negotiated the last of the hills and arrived back at our cars after 14 km of walking through the beautiful scenic Murramarang National Park.
Karen C  

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No report
 

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Long Beach, Maloneys Beach & Murramarang Forest
Sunday 3 April 2011

Sharon, Anna, Margaret, Val & Karen Photo by Charles Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Sharon in foreground, with Anna (right) Photo by Donna Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

Batemans Bay Bushwalkers made use of the extra hour of sunshine last Sunday for their walk through Murramarang Forest north of Maloneys Beach. The photo shows some of the group at the top of one of the many demanding hills.

Recent rains have made a tremendous improvement to the rainforest and left some of the creek crossings a challenge. Wildlife was also evident with the sighting of a copper head snake and a large lace monitor.
Charles  

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Bob and Lesley Photo by Karen C Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Charles and Donna Photo by Karen C Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Renee, will you marry me (taken upside down to read message) Photo by Charles Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

Donna led the walk from Bawley Point to Kiola. Walkers enjoyed an interesting bush and beach ramble, with great views from vantage points along the way. On this bush walk, the walkers came upon a man setting out strips of cloth on the sand with rocks, to spell out a wedding proposal to his son's girlfriend. The couple were to fly over the beach and the girlfriend was unaware of what was going on. The stressed father was finding the job much more difficult than anticipated and was running out of time. So members of BBBW interrupted their walk to help get the message on the sand in time.
Not credited  

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Ainslie and Robyn among the Monga tree ferns Photo by Bob B Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

The weather was perfect and the walk was totally amazing and beautiful as 13 members walked under and between tree ferns by the hundreds - literally forests of them. It was made more beautiful by the falling white petals of the very large Pinkwood trees over the tree fern fronds and the ground. We felt privileged at being able to enjoy this area on this day and also to visit the attractive and informative Penance Grove boardwalk.

Of course, the walk did have some special moments for some folk who managed some spectacular mud slides to the creek's edge and, not to miss out on the fun, most of us were particularly attractive to many resident leeches and spent an unusual amount of time peering at our shoes and taking appropriate action.

We all enjoyed lunch at the pleasant picnic and barbecue area and returned home with some great memories.
Joan B  

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No report
 

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Boyne Forest Walk
Sunday 20 March 2011

No report
 

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Crazy Whist Night
Friday 18 March 2011

No report
 

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Corang Cascades
Thursday 17 March 2011

No report
 

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Oulla Creek
Sunday 12 March 2011

Cancelled due to fast flowing and dangerous creek fords
 

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Durras Lake/Punt Arm
Sunday 2 March 2011

Cancelled due to waterlogging
 

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Paradise Creek
Wednesday 9 March 2011

Rodney with a possible lightning strike Photo by Bob M Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Bob cooling off by Paradise Creek Photo by Bob M Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Karen, Ann, Rodney, Bob and Robyn back at the cars Photo by Bob M Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

Six BBBWs drove to Nelligen to the Old Bolero Road parking our cars near a paddock near some very disinterested horses and headed up the hill. The day started off to be rather overcast but the higher we walked the hotter and more humid the weather became, but to our delight on reaching the top we had a small breeze and the most wonderful panoramic views of Batemans Bay, the Toll Gates and also the Buckenboura River full to the brim and glistening in the sun(wonderful to see).

After lunch we did some bush bashing through the scrub, watching where we put our feet in case we came across a not so friendly death adder. We came out at a completely different and very pretty area that was new to everyone. With the creek running over the rocks forming little pools and the high rocks covered in orchids we stopped to admire our surroundings - I hope we can find the spot again on another of our walks so more people could share its beauty. Eventually we came upon our road, thence the cars and home. Many thanks to Rodney for a great walk with lovely views.
Ann  

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Depot Beach to Pebbly Beach - Coast and Forest Circuit
Sunday 6 March 2011

Jill and Jean on the pebbly bit of Pebbly Beach Photo by Kay Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Jill, John, Karen and Susan Photo by Kay Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Jill, John, Susan, Karen, Jean and Kay Photo supplied by Karen C Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

“Lazy Sunday Afternoon.....” Well I guess the “Lazy” bit didn’t apply when we set off straight uphill for our easy/medium walk from Depot Beach to Pebbly. However, the ambience was lazy- perfect walking weather, picture perfect scenery, and of course the company....

After the first hill, the easy reference to the walk applied. We walked along bush tracks and a section of road, stopping to try and identify the huge variety of plants and trees. Karen was able to collect a couple of unusual specimens to have identified at the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens.

We made our way down to Pebbly Beach. Passing through the camp ground, we came upon a mum and dad wood duck with a large brood of the tiniest ducklings that any of us on the walk had seen before. A few steps on, and there was a tightly knit mob of kangaroos that we decided must have been nibbling on human-provided feed.

The beach was uncrowded and beautiful. The first sandy section defied its name, but as we rounded a discovery rock platform, we came to the “Pebbly” part. On we walked along the beach to Depot, where our leaders gave us the choice of heading straight to the car park, or going the 3 minute longer rainforest track. Of course, the rainforest track was chosen. Not one of us was disappointed. This little section was a wonderful surprise, with a well laid out track through some thoughtfully retained vegetation.

Jill and John gave us all the ingredients for a truly enjoyable walk- some by luck such as the very agreeable weather, but the rest by good management, such as scheduling for the low tide, and choosing a location with so many points of interest.
Kay  

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Mogo Forest
Thursday 3 March 2011

Margaret and Bob on the track Photo by Karen C Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Charles and Bob Photo by Bob M Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Margaret, Karen and Charles Photo by Bob M Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

A Mogo State Forest walk on a brilliant autumn morning, with 12 keen club members and one visitor.

The multitude of tracks and trails, twists and turns held no mystery for our leader. Betty had us wending our way up and down hills on old forgotten timber trails, along steep creek beds, and clambering over and around fallen trees. Past interestingly shaped boulders, spiky Burrawangs, a profusion of pink flowering Crowea exalata and the occasional shy deep purple of a Scaevola (fan flower).

She guided us to a monolithic granite boulder with room for us all to perch, admire the view and take photographs while having our morning tea. The next hour had us stepping out till we reached her chosen lunch spot which was excellent, with our pick of a rocky seat in sun or shade and all around us a lovely sclerophyll forest with Spotted gums and Ironbarks among other numerous varieties of trees and shrubs, all lush and green after the wonderful rain we have had over the last few months.

More stepping out and up and down till finally we turned yet one more corner to be greeted by our cars, Betty had led us back safely and another great Club walk was over.
Karen C  

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Congo to Mulimburra Point and Return along the Dreaming Track
Saturday 26 February 2011

The Dreaming Track Photo by Kay Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Honeymoon Beach Photo by Kay Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Lesley surrounded by Kays and Heathers Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

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Broulee Coast Walk
Wednesday 23 February 2011

18 walkers on Broulee Island rock platform Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

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Denhams Beach to Wimbie Beach and a Bit Extra
Sunday 20 February 2011

A heap of Batemans Bay Barbequers ....... oops, I mean Bushwalkers, turned out for Lyn and Barry's 3 beaches afternoon walk followed by a convivial BBQ in their backyard overlooking the ocean.

Batemans Bay Barbequers Photo by Barry Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Hugh, Barbara and Ron Photo by Barry Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Charles, Dennis, Barry and John Photo by Lyn Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

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Deua River and Pinkwood Creek
Thursday 17 February 2011

A scenic corner on the Deua River Photo by Jan Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Deua cascades Photo by Jan Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Narooma walkers, Amanda, Jo and Jan Photo supplied by Jan Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

Clearly a most inspiring walk, with three walkers writing reports for our enjoyment.... the first of which comes from one of a contingent of 3 Narooma/Dalmeny Bushwalkers.

We had a wonderful, perfect day out at the Deua River and Pinkwood Creek walk with Batemans Bay Bushwalkers. 11 attended the walk, 3 (Jo, Jan and Amanda) from Dalmeny Narooma Bushwalking Club and the rest from BBBW. The walk was led by Ian, and it was a lot of fun. Most of us got very wet at some time by overbalancing or just simply slipping into the water, but we were all prepared for that so there was much laughter and a helping hand by all that attended. Thanks to Ian we all got safely back to the cars after 10km - 4km via creek and river.

It was very hard to take photos, knowing you might slip and get wet, and if you stood around too long a leech would attack. The water was a cool 14C, a stop every now and then, a quick photo and camera back in the pack wrapped carefully from water. All in all just a fantastic day out, and anytime anyone wants to do this sort of exploring walking adventure...I'm ready.

Cheers and happy walking to all...
Jan, Narooma/Dalmeny Bushwalkers

Although forced to cancel his walk by rain, Ian was determined to do it, so he re-arranged it for a week later by contacting interested people. Thanks to Dennis’s diplomacy for the Little Dromedary expedition, the connection with the Dalmeny-Narooma club is working nicely, with useful exchanges of views and information.

Pinkwood Creek and its namesake trees are gaining a well-deserved popularity. Seven other members and three from Dalmeny-Narooma Club followed Ian into the forest and the creek, for a delightful walk up toward the source. Although the Pinkwoods were not fully in flower, some blossom could be seen above, and in places there was a scattering of petals on the ground. As usual, the environs were bathed in a subdued green light, the forest looked lush from all the recent rain, and the clear creek waters bubbled down cascades into mysterious pools.

After the trek up to Hanging Mountain lookout, we had a rest while admiring the vistas of the Tuross valley to the south. A great walk.
Bob T

On a perfect sunny day, the group of 10 plus leader Ian walked the Deua River which was followed upstream into Pinkwood Creek. The Pinkwood trees were late to flower this year with only a few in blossom. Recent rains had plenty of water flowing with numerous scenic cascades and the surrounding bush very lush and green. On leaving the creek we walked to Hanging Mountain Lookout with clear views to the east and south. The walk was an excellent workout for body and mind.
Ian

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South Durras - Cookies Beach to Richmond Beach
Saturday 12 February 2011

Stan, Mary and Ainslie on Flat Rock Head Photo by Mike Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	The group Photo by Mike Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Joe, Bruce, Ainslie, Ian and Ailza Photo by Mike Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

As we set off from Cookies Beach, our leader Ainslie asked if we’d like to know more about the local Eucalypts. So eighteen walkers gathered round outside Murramarang Resort to be shown some tall handsome trees. Any guesses, Ainslie asked. Blue gums? Bangalays? No, they were Blackbutts with their streamers of upper bark. And no, it was not a Swamp Mahogany; it was a Southern Mahogany or Bangalay. As eyes glazed over and knees began to buckle, it was time to set off to Wasp Head for a view up the coast, and then along Emily Miller Beach named after a timber ship of long ago.

The forest path was soft with bark from the Spotted Gums, and the cool valley was lush with hundreds of Burrawangs. For afternoon tea we had a spectacular view from Flat Rock Head far up the coast to Bawley Point. A few others joined us for a BBQ picnic to round off a delightful walk.
 

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Batehaven Town and Country Ramble
Wednesday 9 February 2011

Karen and Carol (front), Simeon and Bob (back) Photo by Karen C Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Susan, Pat and Karen Photo by Lesley Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Bush behind Batehaven Photo by Lesley Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

This was a double header walk with 2 leaders - Karen C guided 21 walkers on a medium grade 10 km walk, and Charles led 17 walkers on an easier route.

The start point for both walks was at the Corrigans Beach Reserve and we walked west towards the Princes Highway. I was on the medium walk, which started off uphill and then kept going up, and up again until we reached the Round Hill Lookout with its fabulous views over the Bay. Then it was back downhill again by a different route to the coast, where we met up with the easy group for a BBQ.

The rain held off until we were all seated under the huge BBQ shelter eating lunch. It was a nice opportunity to catch up with so many old bushwalking friends and a few new members too, after the summer break.
Karen M  

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Cullendulla Nature Reserve
Sunday 6 February 2011

Mike, Joan, Helen and Lesley Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

No report received
 

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Shallow Crossing Picnic Day
Thursday 3 February 2011

Cancelled due to rain
 

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Preddy's Wharf to Pedro Point via Heinz's Road
Saturday 29 January 2011

Bob and Lesley at Shelly Beach Photo by Kay Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Leader Bob T at Toragy Point Photo by Lesley Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo	Ann, Joan and Kay at Pedro Point Photo by Lesley Click on thumbnail to enlarge photo

Bob T's walk of 12 kms around Moruya South Head was a great start to the new year for 20 of the Club's members.

The walk, with some Narooma/Dalmeny Walkers joining us, began at Preddy's Wharf and soon wound itself through some pretty bushland, down along what is coined Heinz's Road, around past Pedro's Swamp and out onto the beach and its beautiful views. If was then off with the footwear until we reached the Moruya Surf Club then, all shod again, we proceeded around to Toragy Point for lunch with a lovely sea breeze.

After this we soon dropped down onto the lovely little Shelly Beach at the river mouth and meandered around the lagoon and through the little settlement until we reached the cycle path, following this until we reached the cars near Preddys Wharf. Thanks for the new walk Bob.
Lesley  

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