Category Archives: Morton National Park

Sassafras – Folly Point – Munnuldi Falls – Sluice Box Falls – Styles Creek – Sassafras

13/05/2015 – 17/05/2015   Sassafras – Folly Point – Munnuldi Falls – Sluice Box Falls – Styles Creek – Sassafras circuit

                                                Morton National Park, NSW

                                                Yuin country

Distance: 52.3km   Total Ascent: 2340m   Total Descent: 2340m   Time: 35 hours

Participants: Stephen Davies (Leader, Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Stuart Murray

 

Day 1: Wednesday 13/5/2015   Sassafras – Folly Point

We commenced our walk from Sassafras on a crisp clear morning.  It was five degrees as we weighed packs and wished yet again that we had packed lighter, except for Stuart who managed to fit five days worth of food and gear into his 11kg pack. This, in the end disadvantaged him as he as he was allocated the climbing rope which added a further two kilograms. Steven won with a total of weight of 23kg including all his camera gear.  Sue carried a respectable 15.7kg load.

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Corang River

Wog Wog – Corang River – Canowie Brook – Mount Tarn – Styles Creek – Hidden Valley – Sassafras

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25/03/2015 – 29/03/2015   Wog Wog – Corang River – Canowie Brook – Mount Tarn – Styles Creek – Hidden Valley – Sassafras

                                               Morton National Park, NSW

                                              Yuin country


Distance: 56.7km   Total Ascent: 2160m   Total Descent: 2860m   Time: 28 hours

Participants: Mel Ardern, Stephen Davies (Leader, Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Stuart Murray, Dave Whitelaw, Fred Zickar

 

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Long Gully – Mount Owen – Shrouded Gods

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17/06/2012 – 20/06/2012   Long Gully – Mount Owen – Shrouded Gods Mountain

                                                Morton National Park, NSW

                                                Yuin country

Participants: Steve Davies (Leader, Photos, Report), Dave Whitelaw, Fred Zickar

 

Day 1: Sunday 17/06/2012   Long Gully – Cooyoyo campsite

Our planned trip was delayed by two days due to the wet and windy weather conditions forecast for the Saturday. This reduced the original party of six down to the three without work commitments who also agreed to add another day. Continue reading →

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Long Gully – The Castle – Monolith Valley

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5/05/2012 – 6/05/2012   Long Gully – The Castle – Monolith Valley

                                            Morton National Park, NSW

                                            Yuin country

Participants: Stephen Davies (Leader), Sue Davies, Helen Crom, Dave Whitelaw (Report), Fred Zicker.

I hadn’t been into Monolith Valley since the eighties and was keen on seeing its marvellous sandstone features again. An earlier departure from Wollongong on Friday than normal, allowed for an al fresco dinner at our start point on Long Gully Rd. We were snug in our sleeping bags by the time Fred arrived.

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Sassafras – Newhaven Gap – The Vines – Mount Sturgiss – Quiltys Mountain – Bora Ground

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6/05/2011 – 8/05/2011   Sassafras – Newhaven Gap – The Vines – Mount Sturgiss – Quiltys Mountain – Bora Ground return

                                            Morton National Park, NSW

                                            Yuin country

Participants: Phil Allen, Sue Davies (Report), Steve Davies (Leader, Photos), Stephen Dolphin, John and Gerry Louis (Guests)

 

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Sassafras – Bhundoo Hill – Clyde River – Rixons Coal Mine

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Sunday 1/05/2011   Sassafras – Bhundoo Hill – Clyde River – Rixons Coal Mine return

                                     Morton National Park, NSW

                                     Yuin country

Participants: Lee Cordner (Leader), Sue Davies (Report), Steve Davies (Photos), Clifford Nowicki and Will Reynolds (South Coast BWC) plus Lani Imhoff and Michael Smith (Shoalhaven BWC)

We commenced this fantastic day trip on a cool crisp morning. Due to the consistent rain in the previous week the drive through several locked gates was challenging as some of the puddles of water were up to the car number plates and there were sections that were very slippery. As Will was the only driver with a two wheel drive, he chose to leave his car and bike the last kilometre to the car park where the rest of us commenced the ride. At this stage, after riding through the mud and pooled rainwater he was regretting his decision to wear a white T shirt that day.

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Talaterang 6/7/1985

Mount Bushwalker – Pallin Pass – Talaterang Mountain

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5/07/1985 – 7/07/1985   Mount Bushwalker – Pallin Pass – Mount Talaterang return

                                           Morton National Park, NSW

                                            Yuin country

Distance: 20km Total Ascent: 940m Total Descent: 940m

Participants: Bruce Bowman, Lance Bowman, Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Alex Meehan, John Meehan, Joe Slattery Continue reading →

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Ettrema Gorge 29/6/1985

Quiera Clearing – Churinga Head – Myall Creek – Ettrema Gorge – Quiera Clearing

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28/06/1985 – 30/06/1985   Quiera Clearing – Myall Creek – Ettrema Creek return

                                                Morton National Park, NSW

                                                Yuin country

Distance: 10km Total Ascent: 710m Total Descent: 710m

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Richard Buckland, Marian James Continue reading →

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Approaching Follys Point 8/6/1985

Newhaven Gap – Folly Point – Sluice Box Falls – Mount Elliot – Styles Creek – Newhaven Gap

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8/06/1985 – 10/06/1985   Newhaven Gap – Sluice Box Falls – Styles Creek circuit

                                             Morton National Park, NSW

                                             Yuin country

Distance: 29km Total Ascent: 1380m Total Descent: 1380m

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Richard Buckland, Marian James, Trish Law, Dave Whitelaw Continue reading →

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Newhaven Gap – Folly Point – Angel Creek – Mount Tarn – Mount Houghton – Styles Creek – The Vines

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17/11/1984 – 18/11/1984   Newhaven Gap – Angel Creek – Mount Tarn circuit

                                               Morton National Park, NSW

                                              Yuin country

Distance: 39km Total Ascent:1870 m Total Descent: 1870m

Participants: Stephen Davies (Report), John Meehan, Lance, Bruce Bowman, Jo Slattery

After picking John Meehan, Lance, Bruce and Jo up by 7:30pm we were heading south. After a couple of beers at the Leprechaun Hotel we drove through and camped alongside the car in the tent by the side of the road. An amazingly fortunate choice of campsite as all the tent pegs went in very easily and remained firm all night.

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