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Once a month you are liable to find your correspondent in a mood of deep depression, internally tormented, and pensive. It's no easy task, after all, thinking up new subjects for " | Once a month you are liable to find your correspondent in a mood of deep depression, internally tormented, and pensive. It's no easy task, after all, thinking up new subjects for " | ||
- | pre-lunch chatter over gin-and-tonic, | + | pre-lunch chatter over gin-and-tonic, |
- | I could write about what birth signs make the best bushwalkers. I wonder what she says about Virgo (that' | + | |
=====Fiordland (N.Z.) for us Aussies===== | =====Fiordland (N.Z.) for us Aussies===== | ||
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__Dusky Bay__ by A.C. & N.C. Begg. A very treasured and interesting book giving early account of the history of Dusky-Sound from Capt. Janes Cook through to ornithologist Richard Henry. Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd., P.O. Box 1465, Christchurch, | __Dusky Bay__ by A.C. & N.C. Begg. A very treasured and interesting book giving early account of the history of Dusky-Sound from Capt. Janes Cook through to ornithologist Richard Henry. Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd., P.O. Box 1465, Christchurch, | ||
- | __Murihiku__ by Robert McNab. An account of history and sealing on the | + | __Murihiku__ by Robert McNab. An account of history and sealing on the southern Fiordland Coast. This man travelled the world to gain information. Wilson and Horton Ltd. Queen St., Auckland N.Z. |
- | southern Fiordland Coast. This man travelled the world to gain information. Wilson and Horton Ltd. Queen St., Auckland N.Z. | + | |
__Pioneers of Martins Bay__ by A. Mackenzie. An account of the history of the lower Hollyford River. | __Pioneers of Martins Bay__ by A. Mackenzie. An account of the history of the lower Hollyford River. | ||
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Further information and application forms for bookings obtainable from __The Chief Ranger, Fiordland National Park, P.O.Box 29, Te Anau, N.Z.__ The track is usually open in summer __only__. | Further information and application forms for bookings obtainable from __The Chief Ranger, Fiordland National Park, P.O.Box 29, Te Anau, N.Z.__ The track is usually open in summer __only__. | ||
- | __The Routeburn Track.__ Equally as magnificent as the Milford Track. A beautiful and picturesque way of arriving in To Anau from Queenstown. | + | __The Routeburn Track.__ Equally as magnificent as the Milford Track. A beautiful and picturesque way of arriving in To Anau from Queenstown. Bus from Queenstown, walk to Routeburn Falls Hut. A superb Burn. Climb is steep to Harris Saddle, then outstanding views into the glaciers of the Darran Mountains and down the magnificent Hollyford Valley to Martins Bay. It is possible to ' |
- | Bus from Queenstown, walk to Routeburn Falls Hut. A superb Burn. Climb is steep to Harris Saddle, then outstanding views into the glaciers of the Darran Mountains and down the magnificent Hollyford Valley to Martins Bay. It is possible to ' | + | |
It is also possible to undertake this as a guided walk, but full packs must be carried as there are no caretakers at the T.H.C. huts. Check! The full-pack, or freedom, walkers will find sleeping accommodation at the huts a case of 'first in best dressed' | It is also possible to undertake this as a guided walk, but full packs must be carried as there are no caretakers at the T.H.C. huts. Check! The full-pack, or freedom, walkers will find sleeping accommodation at the huts a case of 'first in best dressed' | ||
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A trackless return over Pillans Pass via Gair Loch to Lake Manapouri is a good walk. I have yet to do this epic walk, but have been assured of its quality. The track continues, crossing Deadwood Creek on the longest , | A trackless return over Pillans Pass via Gair Loch to Lake Manapouri is a good walk. I have yet to do this epic walk, but have been assured of its quality. The track continues, crossing Deadwood Creek on the longest , | ||
- | Now begins the climb of almost 4000' to Lake Roe Hut, above the treeline. Indeed, the alpine area is the highlight of the walk, and much time could be spent at Lake Roe Hut as a base for easy climbs and longer walks. This is a different world to the beech forests of the lower valleys. And a blessed haven from sandflies. In fact it is possible to strip off outside the hut to wash the body - a feat no one would dare for fear of loss of life in the valleys. | + | Now begins the climb of almost 4000' to Lake Roe Hut, above the treeline. Indeed, the alpine area is the highlight of the walk, and much time could be spent at Lake Roe Hut as a base for easy climbs and longer walks. This is a different world to the beech forests of the lower valleys. And a blessed haven from sandflies. In fact it is possible to strip off outside the hut to wash the body - a feat no one would dare for fear of loss of life in the valleys. There is a track all the way from Lake Roe Hut to the head of Lake Hauroka, and it is possible to undertake this distance in a long day, but another hut, aptly called Halfway Hut, is located halfway down the Hauroka Burn. The Hauroka Burn is a very pretty river, and it is with some regret that one arrives at the head of Lake Hauroka, at Hauroka Hut. |
- | There is a track all the way from Lake Roe Hut to the head of Lake Hauroka, and it is possible to undertake this distance in a long day, but another hut, aptly called Halfway Hut, is located halfway down the Hauroka Burn. The Hauroka Burn is a very pretty river, and it is with some regret that one arrives at the head of Lake Hauroka, at Hauroka Hut. | + | |
It is not possible to walk around the lake. Arrangements for a ' | It is not possible to walk around the lake. Arrangements for a ' | ||
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Both John Redfern' | Both John Redfern' | ||
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There being no General Business the meeting closed at 9.25 p.m. | There being no General Business the meeting closed at 9.25 p.m. | ||
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|1976| | | |1976| | | ||
|February| | | |February| | | ||
- | |6, 7, 8|Frank Tacker is off once more to that scenic wonderland that is | + | |6, 7, 8|Frank Tacker is off once more to that scenic wonderland that is the Northern Budawang Range. This time Frank is gaining entry from Sassafras and walking the well—trodden path through to Monolith Valley. If you have not seen the Budawangs this walk is a must.| |
- | the Northern Budawang Range. This time Frank is gaining entry from Sassafras and walking the well—trodden path through to Monolith Valley. If you have not seen the Budawangs this walk is a must.| | + | |7, 8|— A Saturday start with Alan Pike on this leisurely walk starting at Carlonts up the Cox's River from Breakfast Creek. Lots of opportunities to cool off in the river, a very pleasant trip.| |
- | |7, 8|— A Saturday start with Alan Pike on this leisurely walk starting | + | |
- | at Carlonts up the Cox's River from Breakfast Creek. Lots of opportunities to cool off in the river, a very pleasant trip.| | + | |
|7, 8|— A trip for the speliologist at heart. Even if you have never been caving before, Ray Carter will be happy to teach you the fundamentals. All you need is a little of that adventurous spirit and the rewards of entry into " | |7, 8|— A trip for the speliologist at heart. Even if you have never been caving before, Ray Carter will be happy to teach you the fundamentals. All you need is a little of that adventurous spirit and the rewards of entry into " | ||
|7, 8|— What a weekend, something for everyone. Now we come to a lazy beach camp with Elaine Brown at Little Marley. Swimming, sunbathing and other bludge type activities that are necessary to have a good weekend.| | |7, 8|— What a weekend, something for everyone. Now we come to a lazy beach camp with Elaine Brown at Little Marley. Swimming, sunbathing and other bludge type activities that are necessary to have a good weekend.| | ||
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- | Katoomba along Narrow Neck and out to Splendour Rock. Tracks all the way, so what more could you want.| | + | |
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|Sunday 15|- An easy Sunday stroll with Jim Brown from Otford to Lilyvale. Bring your swimmers as Jim is not one to stay out of the surf when it's hot.| | |Sunday 15|- An easy Sunday stroll with Jim Brown from Otford to Lilyvale. Bring your swimmers as Jim is not one to stay out of the surf when it's hot.| | ||
|Sunday 15|- Elaine Brown is also doing a water baby trip down Tukawa Hill to Heathcote via Karloo Pool, so it had better be a hot day.| | |Sunday 15|- Elaine Brown is also doing a water baby trip down Tukawa Hill to Heathcote via Karloo Pool, so it had better be a hot day.| | ||
- | |20,21,22|- Oliver Crawford leads this exciting but not diffioult trip down | + | |20,21,22|- Oliver Crawford leads this exciting but not diffioult trip down the magnificent Bungonia Gorge and up the Shoalhaven to the grand spectacle of the Block Up. Spectacular country and an excellent route to see it.| |
- | the magnificent Bungonia Gorge and up the Shoalhaven to the grand spectacle of the Block Up. Spectacular country and an excellent route to see it.| | + | |
|Sunday 22|- Highway type tracks all the way with Jeff Bridger' | |Sunday 22|- Highway type tracks all the way with Jeff Bridger' | ||
|Sunday 22|- I can't imagine Roy Braithwaite walking past the North Era beach without having a dip, so bring your costumes for this sea-side walk in the Royal National Park.| | |Sunday 22|- I can't imagine Roy Braithwaite walking past the North Era beach without having a dip, so bring your costumes for this sea-side walk in the Royal National Park.| | ||
- | |27,28,29|- Alastaire Battye is out to re-discover the " | + | |27,28,29|- Alastaire Battye is out to re-discover the " |
- | Capertee into the lower Wolgan River. There were many and varied vague reports which set Peter Miller on the quest without avail. Now Alastair has taken over. Awesome cliffs with magnificent views and scenery, so don't miss out.| | + | |
|27,28,29|- That water baby from way back, Bill Burke, is off on one of his "tea bag" trips. He will have to be good to beat the record set by the last Jerrara Creek party of fourteen dips per trip, but I'm sure he will do his best. The highlight of this trip, except for the magnificent scenery, must be the Barber' | |27,28,29|- That water baby from way back, Bill Burke, is off on one of his "tea bag" trips. He will have to be good to beat the record set by the last Jerrara Creek party of fourteen dips per trip, but I'm sure he will do his best. The highlight of this trip, except for the magnificent scenery, must be the Barber' | ||
- | |Sunday 29|- Unrivalled Hawkesbury River views with Margaret Reid on her Rocky Ponds walk. In views per kilometres walked this little trip scores very highly, so scratch out that other engagement you had, and contact Margaret. | + | |Sunday 29|- Unrivalled Hawkesbury River views with Margaret Reid on her Rocky Ponds walk. In views per kilometres walked this little trip scores very highly, so scratch out that other engagement you had, and contact Margaret.| |
=====Official Notice!===== | =====Official Notice!===== |
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