Hi there Andrew,
quick question - where or how do we book for the Munda biddi informantion
night?
Am I correct in assuming that I could book at MD in Perth?
Cheers
Owen Hale
>From: Andrew Priest <andrew@...>
>Reply-To: aushiker@...
>To: Aushiker <aushiker@...>
>Subject: [Aushiker] Munda Biddi Information Night
>Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 17:33:00 +0800
>
>
>Hi
>
>For those interested, the next Munda Biddi Information Night is scheduled
>for Wednesday September 17 at Mountain Designs, 862 Hay St, Perth. Booking
>required -- Free to Foundation Members!
>
>Regards
>Andrew
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Hi
FYI
An article titled "How to Read the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
Grid" from GPS World, April 1996 has been "published" online at
<http://www.nps.gov/prwi/readutm.htm>.
Looks like a useful article for those interested in using GPS units.
Regards
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Hi
For those interested, the next Munda Biddi Information Night is scheduled
for Wednesday September 17 at Mountain Designs, 862 Hay St, Perth. Booking
required -- Free to Foundation Members!
Regards
Andrew
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Hi
Interesting press release from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority -
<http://www.amsa.gov.au/amsa/media/Jul3.htm>
Regards
Andrew Priest
Almost 3600 lives saved due to distress beacons
About 255 people are saved each year due to distress beacons, new figures
from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority show.
Since October 1989, 3574 people have been saved from emergency situations
on land and at sea by activating their distress beacon. Distress Beacons
are also called EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons).
From January to June this year, 239 people have been rescued after
activating a distress beacon the highest six monthly figure record by
AMSA since 1989.
"It shows that distress beacons are becoming a vital component of the
safety landscape and they are clearly proving their worth in emergencies,’’
AMSA’s Chief Executive Officer, Clive Davidson said.
Distress beacons transmit a radio signal that is detected by satellite and
overflying aircraft. All detections are relayed to Australian Search and
Rescue (AusSAR) in Canberra which is part of AMSA.
In a recent rescue involving a distress beacon, seven people were saved
from a sinking boat off the NSW far south coast.
The recreational fishing boat Sea Hunter set off a beacon after being
swamped by a large wave while fishing about 50 nautical miles (92.6 kms)
east of Merimbula.
Australian Search and Rescue tasked Canberra's SouthCare helicopter and an
Australian Aerial Patrol fixed-wing aircraft from Wollongong to respond.
The fishing vessel, Melissa, which had also responded to a call for
assistance from AusSAR, arrived at the sinking boat’s position just after
the aircraft. The Melissa picked up the seven people as they were preparing
to abandon ship.
There are major changes looming in the distress beacon system. Currently
there are two types of distress beacons, one transmitting on the analogue
121.5 MHZ frequency and the other on the digital 406 MHz frequency.
From 2009 only 406 MHz beacons will be detected. The decision to eliminate
121.5 MHz has been made by the international council that controls the
rescue satellite system in a bid to reduce the 97 per cent false alarm rate
from analogue beacons.
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Hi
For those interested. Information courtesy of Outdoor Australia:
====
On Saturday 31st May 2003, Sue Fear made her way to the summit of Mount
Everest (8850m) from the north side in Tibet. The following dates and
venues for her lecture tour have just been announced:
PERTH: Tuesday 26th August, BUNBURY: Wednesday 27th August.
Seats are limited, bookings are essential. The tour is being organised by
World Expeditions and Mountain Designs.
City venues : presentations will begin at 6:30pm sharp. Tickets cost $15
adults / $10 concession (Mountain Designs Alliance members, TRAVEL AGENTS
and students; cards must be presented). Call 1300 720 000 to register.
Regional venues: presentation will begin at 7:30pm sharp. Tickets cost $10
adults / $5 concession (Mountain Designs Alliance members, TRAVEL AGENTS
and students cards must be presented). Purchase your tickets from your
local Mountains Designs store.
Cheers
Andrew
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Hi
Just got this from another list. Not bushwalking but might be of interest.
"Mountain Designs in Perth are now hiring out panniers. Please call them on
9322 4774 for more details."
Mike if you want to share more details please do so.
Regards
Andrew
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Hi
An interesting test has just been completed by the folks at
BackpackGearTest.org. They have just completed testing of Adventure
Medical Kits Thermo-Lite Emergency Bivvy Sack and Extremity Warmers. I
suspect good emergency items to have in one's kit. You can read the
reports at <http://www.backpackgeartest.org/adventuremedicalkits/>.
Cheers
Andrew
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Hi
For those interested in stoves, the folks at BackpackGearTest.org (BGT)
have recently completed six months testing of the Brasslite Solo, which is
an alcohol (metho) stove. You can find the reports at
<http://www.backpackgeartest.org/brasslite/>.
Regards
Andrew Priest
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This sounds exciting, I would like to experience it for myself.
Aaron.
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Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 8:54 PM
Subject: [Aushiker] PBW: Julimar Brook Meander
> Hi
>
> Below is my walk description for my last weekend pack-carry that I will be
> leading before heading off on my Bubblegum walk. This walk is for folks
> with pack-carry experience. At his point in time, there are some spaces
> still available. If you are interested, please email me directly at
> aushiker@....
>
> Regards
> Andrew
>
> JULIMAR BROOK MEANDER 40 km + 200 m
>
> This medium paced weekend backpack will be a combination of on and
> off-track walking through mainly Wandoo country in the beautiful Julimar
> Conservation Park (Lower Chittering Valley). As the walk title suggests,
> this really is a medium paced meander taking in the hopefully flowing
> Julimar Brook and surrounding terrain. Walkers can expect two days of
> walking of approximately 20 kms per day with at least 60% of this being
> off-track. We will encounter prickly bush, rocks and you should expect
> creek crossings. We will be wild camping on the Saturday night besides
the
> Julimar Brook, so a tent or shelter is a must. Expected finish time is
> around 4:00 PM on the Sunday. Andrew rates this walk as medium.
>
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Hi
Not hiking, bushwalking or tramping but still outdoors and still Western
Australian. For those interested in Mountain Biking and the Munda Biddi
trail. Might see you there.
Cheers
Andrew
>Want to get out on the trail but are a little nervous about packing that
>pannier?
>
>Everyone is welcome to attend a FREE information night at Mountain
>Designs. Munda Biddi Information Nights are designed to answer your
>questions and allay any
>fears about off-road cycling. Join members of the Munda Biddi Foundation
>and Mountain Designs staff to learn what to expect and how to prepare
>for your Munda
>Biddi adventure.
>
>Date: Wednesday, June 25
>Place: Mountain Designs
>862 Hay Street, Perth
>Time: 7pm - 8pm
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Hi
One for those in the gear buying market. Could be worth shelling out the
$25.00 to join the Club to get the savings on needed gear.
Cheers
Andrew
>CLUB BUYERS NIGHT WED 18TH JUNE SUBIACO SHOP ONLY
>
>We love to see you this Wednesday at our Winter Club Buyers night from 3pm
>to 9pm. We have masses of new winter stock in store so this is a great
>opportunity to get the latest Clothing and Equipment at clearance prices
>
>
>
>There will be drinks and nibbles (after 5pm), special guest appearances,
>and door prizes.
>
>
>
>Check out the bargains:
>
>15% off everything on the Night (except items already on special or
>electronic gear)
>
>20% off Icebreaker wool clothing
>
>50% off North Face clothing
>
>20% off Scarpa Footwear
>
>30% off Salewa Outerwear
>
>
>
>And don’t forget that all purchases on the night still accrue to your club
>account – you will receive a $25 gift reward voucher for every $500 spent.
>This means that you effectively receive a minimum 20% discount!
>
>
>
>This Wednesday 3pm until 9pm
>
>415 Hay St
>
>Subiaco ph 93889072
>
>
>
>
>
>Paddlesports - our new paddle is Amazing
>
>Mainpeak Paddlesports has just received their first shipment of new super
>high quality full carbon/epoxy Lithium tear drop wing paddles. Based on
>the ever popular and incredibly successful Bracsa IV they come in both the
>standard carbon edge and a model with alloy tips especially good for
>shallow rivers ( ie Avon/Swan ) or anywhere there is a heightened chance
>of chipping the ends of your blades on rocks or reefs. So call in and
>check out these incredibly well finished paddles at the shop at 35 Jarrad
>St Cottesloe.
>
>
>
>Lithium Carbon/Epoxy blades on Carbon twill or Carbon/Kevlar
>shaft Members price $359
>
>Lithium Carbon/Epoxy blades with alloy tips on Carbon twill or
>Carbon/Kevlar shaft Members price $377
>
>
>
>Hey, by the way: if you are training for the Avon Descent before sunrise
>or after sunset you will need a light on your boat. Flashing lights are
>not the go! Check out the Princeton Tec Eco Flare. This is the best one
>around according to Ken and Nathan at Paddlesports
>
>
>
>
>
>The mainpeak team
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Hi
Below is my walk description for my last weekend pack-carry that I will be
leading before heading off on my Bubblegum walk. This walk is for folks
with pack-carry experience. At his point in time, there are some spaces
still available. If you are interested, please email me directly at
aushiker@....
Regards
Andrew
JULIMAR BROOK MEANDER 40 km + 200 m
This medium paced weekend backpack will be a combination of on and
off-track walking through mainly Wandoo country in the beautiful Julimar
Conservation Park (Lower Chittering Valley). As the walk title suggests,
this really is a medium paced meander taking in the hopefully flowing
Julimar Brook and surrounding terrain. Walkers can expect two days of
walking of approximately 20 kms per day with at least 60% of this being
off-track. We will encounter prickly bush, rocks and you should expect
creek crossings. We will be wild camping on the Saturday night besides the
Julimar Brook, so a tent or shelter is a must. Expected finish time is
around 4:00 PM on the Sunday. Andrew rates this walk as medium.
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At 01:02 PM 13/06/2003, you wrote:
>Hi Andrew,
>
>OK, sounds good. I need a kick-start to the season. Just need to
>persuade the bride and I should be there with bells (and a day pack) on.
Sounds good.
See you then.
Andrew
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Hi Andrew,
OK, sounds good. I need a kick-start to the season. Just need to
persuade the bride and I should be there with bells (and a day pack) on.
Cheers,
Tony
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At 11:40 AM 13/06/2003, you wrote:
>Hi Andrew,
>
>Thanks for that. I'll check for some prices on REI or similar.
>I would desparately like to come on Sunday, especially given the
>weather. How far/long is the drive involved and what time (roughly)
>would expect to return to perth?
Hi Tony
About 1 1/2 hour drive and would expect to be back in town by 5:00 PM at
latest. Off course after stopping off for suitable refreshments.
Andrew
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Hi Andrew,
Thanks for that. I'll check for some prices on REI or similar.
I would desparately like to come on Sunday, especially given the
weather. How far/long is the drive involved and what time (roughly)
would expect to return to perth?
Cheers,
Tony
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Ouch! That's $343.50 at today's exchange rate.
My enthusiasm is suitably curtailed. I'll try to look up a price for the
Beta Lite, which should be quite a bit less, and report back.
I have pondered the thought of importing some of this US/British stuff
on a small scale and on-selling it at enough to cover costs, but I fear
the West Australian market is too small. We need more gear freaks!
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> Try US$230!!!!. Details via the URL below.
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At 10:31 AM 13/06/2003, you wrote:
>Anyone going to the US on a business trip who could pop a couple in the
>suitcase on the home leg?
Hi Tony
If you buy the ticket, I am happy to go and pick one up for you or more
realistically I could possibly arrange a US purchase and then shipment via
some pretty reliable folks if you are interested :-) BTW you coming this
Sunday? Long-time no catchup.
Andrew
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Sent: Friday, 13 June 2003 10:31 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] GR: Black Diamond Mega Lights w/poles
Hmmmm. Very interesting indeed.
Saw one at Paddys last week. Most impressive, but not cheap. Forget the
exact amount quoted, but from memory it was over $300.
For solo walkers, the Beta Lite, which uses two trekking poles (looks
not unlike a giant, pointy bra) would be ideal for a range of Aussie
conditions.
BUT sadly, Paddys say they do not import them.
Anyone going to the US on a business trip who could pop a couple in the
suitcase on the home leg?
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Hmmmm. Very interesting indeed.
Saw one at Paddys last week. Most impressive, but not cheap. Forget the
exact amount quoted, but from memory it was over $300.
For solo walkers, the Beta Lite, which uses two trekking poles (looks
not unlike a giant, pointy bra) would be ideal for a range of Aussie
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BUT sadly, Paddys say they do not import them.
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Western Australia's unique wilderness areas will be given special
protection under a new State Government initiative announced today by
Environment and Heritage Minister Judy Edwards. The draft wilderness
policy, released for a two-month public comment period, will guide future
management of wilderness and surrounding areas in national parks and
protected areas.
The initiative is an integral part of the Government's Protecting Our
Old-Growth Forests policy that will create the Walpole Wilderness Area on
the State's south coast.
Dr Edwards said the draft policy proposed that a tract of land could be
considered a wilderness area where it contained wilderness:
which was substantially unchanged;
that was sufficiently large and remote to make the long-term protection
of its biodiversity and natural systems practical; and
where ecological processes remained essentially intact.
The minimum size of areas of wilderness would be 8,000ha in the southern
parts of the State and about 20,000ha in the arid, semi-arid and tropical
zones.
The draft policy uses the concept of wilderness quality developed by the
Australian Heritage Commission and outlines criteria under which wilderness
can be classified under the State's Conservation and Land Management Act.
Copies of the policy are available from the Department of Conservation and
Land Management's website, http://www.naturebase.net and from the
department's Crawley office on 9442 0300.
Submissions on the draft policy close on August 11 and should be sent to
the Department of Conservation and Land Management, Locked Bag 104, Bentley
Delivery Centre, WA 6983 and marked Attention: Aminya Ennis. Submissions
also can be emailed to aminyae@....
The draft policy is available in PDF format at
http://www.naturebase.net/national_parks/management/pdf_files/draft_wilderness_p\
olicy3.pdf
Source: CALM Media Release - June 11, 2003.
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>New Walker s Guide to Wildflowers
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>A new book entitled Wildflowers of the Northern Bibbulmun Track & Jarrah
>Forests A Walker s Field Guide is the first of its kind to be published
>about the Bibbulmun Track, and will be an invaluable reference for any
>walker s of the jarrah forests of the South West. The Bibbulmun Track
>Foundation s Patron, Premier Geoff Gallop, wrote the Foreword to the book,
>which has been published by the Bibbulmun Track Foundation, with support
>from Lotterywest.
>
>
>
>The guide is available from The Bibbulmun Track Foundation and will retail
>for $24.00 (inc. GST). Friends of the Bibbulmun Track can obtain the guide
>for the special price of $20.00. To order your copy please visit
><http://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/>www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au or contact
>the Bibbulmun Track Foundation office.
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>Helena Hair Raisers
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>Time for a fun & challenging weekend on the Bibbulmun Track with top
>guide, Sarah Scheltema (experienced trekking leader & expert in bush
>interpretation). Gain confidence, outdoor skills & new walking friends as
>you don a backpack for a challenging 22km return walk, spending Saturday
>night at Helena Campsite perched over the delightful Helena valley. Your
>efforts will be rewarded with a neck & shoulder massage! Max 13 people.
>For women with previous overnight hiking experience!
>
>Planning night: Friday 20th June, 6.30pm. ATTENDANCE ESSENTIAL
>
>Date: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June
>
>Cost: $125 members, $140 non-members. Includes neck &
>shoulder massage, comprehensive planning night, Bibbulmun Track map, &
>equipment hire (subject to availability). BYO food (advice provided).
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>
>L-Plates
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>This 15km circuit day walk will teach you all you need to know for
>overnight bushwalking. Enjoy spectacular scenery & a BYO lunch stop at a
>typical Bibbulmun timber shelter. Here experienced staff from Kathmandu &
>guides from the Foundation will introduce you to the best equipment for an
>overnight camp & answer all your queries. Includes morning tea on arrival
>& Forest Discovery Wheel (1.5 hrs from Perth own transport required)
>
>Date: Sunday 13th July, 9.00am to approx 4pm
>
>Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members.
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>Kid s Camp Kitchen
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>A 4km return walk to a typical timber shelter. In a beautiful bush setting
>children will learn & experience camp cooking at its best with hands-on
>cooking! Just bring refreshments, snacks for kids & lunch for adults. No
>more than 2 kids per adult. 1hr from Perth. Location advised after booking.
>
>Date: Tuesday 15th July (school holidays) 10am - 1.30pm
>
>Cost: $22 family members, $25 non-members. Includes
>ingredients for kids light lunch. Adults free. Ages 5 & up.
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>To book on any Bibbulmun Track Foundation event go to our
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>Larapinta End to End
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>Bibbulmun Track Foundation guide Melody Clark wants you to join her on a
>World Expeditions fully supported Larapinta End to End trek whilst raising
>money for the Bibbulmun Track Foundation.
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>
>
>Many of you would know Melody from her day and weekend guiding stints for
>the Bibbulmun Track Foundation over the last 3-years. On 10 August Melody
>will join pioneering trek guide Charlie Holmes for a special End to End
>Larapinta journey across 220km along the backbone of the oldest mountain
>range in the world, the West Macdonell ranges, starting in Alice Springs.
>
>
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>This challenging World Expeditions trek has recently been voted one of the
>best 25 treks in THE WORLD by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE. World
>Expeditions are Australia s oldest and most respected adventure travel
>company operating small group journeys to all seven continents for close
>on 30 years now.
>
>
>
>Friends of the Bibbulmun Track members will not only receive a $100.00 per
>person discount on the journey (making the price ex Alice Springs
>$2990.00) and have the benefit of training on the Bibbulmun Track with
>Melody before the journey but to make it even better World Expeditions
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>Mountain Designs Bibbulmun Team Challenge
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>This innovative, nature-based event, held annually in October/November,
>involves teams of four competing in a series of interactive activities
>during a 4-day hike. Heat winners then battle it out in a 3-day final for
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>leadership, problem solving, team work, safety and first aid,
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>Each heat covers approximately 60kms of the Bibbulmun Track, with
>participants walking 15-20km per day in a selected location between Perth
>& Albany. Extra activities may also include mountain biking, abseiling and
>kayaking. Teams are self-sufficient but training and support is provided.
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Hi
Further details on the Bibbulmun Track - Monadnocks to Gringer Creek
diversion. The following is from CALM:
At present there is no water available at the temporary campsite, there is
a rainwater tank but no water in it yet.
There is water still available at the Monadnocks and Gringer Creek
campsite, however we do still advise walkers to bring some of there own water.
There are several roads or access points along the new diversion, they
include;
* Intersection of Millars Log Rd and Albany Hwy
* Sullivan rock picnic area
* Intersection of Albany Hwy and Pike Rd
* Intersection of Wearne Rd and Albany Hwy
The Temporary campsite is approx. 13km away from Sullivan Rock
The Southern access point to Albany Hwy is:
* Intersection of Wearne Rd and Albany Hwy. 2km north of North Bannister,
which is 1km to track crossing or
* North Bannister Roadhouse, 85km south east of Perth on Albany Hwy
Cheers
Andrew
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Hi
Further to my earlier email on the Mt Cooke section of the Bibbulmun
Track. CALM has provided the following additional details.
Regards
Andrew
>
>At present there is no water available at the temporary campsite, there is
>a rainwater tank but no water in it yet.
>
>There is water still available at the Monadnocks and Gringer Creek
>campsite, however we do still advise walkers to bring some of there own water.
>
>There are several roads or access points along the new diversion, they
>include;
>* Intersection of Millars Log Rd and Albany Hwy
>* Sullivan rock picnic area
>* Intersection of Albany Hwy and Pike Rd
>* Intersection of Wearne Rd and Albany Hwy
>
>The Temporary campsite is approx. 13km away from Sullivan Rock
>
>The Southern access point to Albany Hwy is:
>* Intersection of Wearne Rd and Albany Hwy. 2km north of North
>Bannister, which is 1km to track crossing or
>* North Bannister Roadhouse, 85km south east of Perth on Albany Hwy
>
>
>There is nothing left of the Nerang and Mt Cooke campsites, they were
>incinerated.
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Hi
The following is from the CALM Bibbulmun Track new service. It applies to
the Monadnocks to Gringer Campsites section:
"There is no water at the new temporary campsite. Also be careful when
crossing the Albany Hwy, there is currently 'No Hiker Crossing' signs in
place along the Albany Hwy for the moment.Due to a wildfire in the
Monadnocks Conservation Park, a 24km section of the Track south from
Sullivan Rock (section 10) through to Cowcher Rd (section 13) north of the
Gringer Creek campsite has been closed. The wildfire burnt out two
campsites - Mt Cooke and Nerang. This section is likely to remain closed
for the winter period.Walkers can divert down the temporary diversion from
Sullivan rock to Cowcher Rd. This temporary alignment is between the
Monadnocks campsite and the Gringer Creek campsite, which is approximately
40km (which is 2km shorter then the original alignment).
The new alignment: For South Bound Walkers - around 100m after the boot
cleaning station (7km from the Monadnocks! campsite), turn right and walk
for 600m over Sullivan Rock. Carefully cross Albany Hwy to Sullivan Rock
picnic area. From here, follow the golden Bibbulmun Track markers along the
new alignment for around 13km until you reach the temporary campsite.
Continue along the track (approx. 9km), then cross back over Albany Hwy at
the junction of Albany Hwy and Pike Rd. Walk along Pike road for approx.
2.5km, then turn right and follow the track for a further 6km to where you
reach the original alignment.North Bound Walkers - once on Cowcher Rd
(10.3km from Gringer Creek campsite), continue along Cowcher Rd for 1km and
then turn right. Follow the golden Bibbulmun Track markers along the new
alignment for 6km until you reach Pike Rd. Turn left and walk for approx.
2.5km along Pike Rd. Carefully cross over Albany Hwy and follow trail for
9km until you reach the temporary campsite. From here walk a further 13km
until you reach the Sullivan Rock picnic area. Cross Albany Hwy and follow
the trail for 600m over Sullivan Rock, then turn on to original Track.One
temporary campsite with toilet, table and tent sites are available."
I have emailed CALM for the latest information on water availability or
nearest road access for water drops. Pending their reply, does anyone have
any additional information on this campsite? Location? Water availability?
Regards
Andrew
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