Hannels Spur – Moiras Flat – Muellers Peak – Dead Horse Gap

08/04/2018 – 10/04/2018 Hannels Spur – Moiras Flat – Muellers Peak – Dead Horse Gap

Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

Ngarigo country

Distance: 37km Total Ascent: 2870m Total Descent: 1870m

Time: 18 hours

Participants: Damien Aggio, Stephen Davies (Photos, Report)

Hannels Spur runs up from the Geehi River to the West of the Main Range up to the highest peaks in Australia. This 1,800m climb is the biggest in Australia.

Damien and I had both harboured ambitions to complete this walk for some time. However, heavy regrowth after the 2003 bushfires that devastated the area meant there had been some serious scrub bashing along the route for some time. Fortunately for us we had some inside information that National Parks were planning a work party early in 2018 to clear some of the worst of this regrowth. An opportunity too good to miss had now presently itself. Continue reading →

Loftus – Bundeena

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Sunday 20/05/2018 Loftus – Bundeena

Royal National Park, NSW

Tharawal country

Participants: Kevin Abnett, Jocelyn Booth, Ted Booth, Ben Bretag, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies, Kylie Falconer, Ken Humphries, Mair Humphries, Trish Law (Report), Frank Mathey, Yvonne Rozier, Dave Whitelaw (South Coast Bushwalking Club Trip Leader)

This South Coast Bushwalking Club trip was an undulating amble along bushland tracks from Loftus Railway Station to Bundeena Ferry Wharf. It passes through the northern section of Royal National Park. Early encounters with morning joggers and mountain bike riders near the tramway track were followed by morning coffees and hot chocolates at Audley. Walking the length of Winifred Falls Trail past the non-flowing Winifred and Anice Falls suggested it may be preferable to complete this section soon after some reasonable rainfall! After a short section of walking along the road into Maianbar we crossed over Cabbage Tree Basin on the foot bridge before walking though to the ferry wharf at Bundeena to complete our walk. Continue reading →

Lake Bohinjsko – Krn – Trenta – Triglav region

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4/09/2014 – 11/09/2014 Lake Bohinjsko – Krn

Trenta and Triglav region, Julian Alps, SLOVENIA

Distance: 88km Total Ascent: 5600 m Total Descent: 5200m Time: 41 hours

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

This eight day trip through the Julian Alps allows a great overview of this scenic area. Lake Bohinjsko is accessible from Bled by bus but the frequency of these drops off outside of the summer season. Features include beautiful forests, crystal clear streams and waterfalls and majestic mountain views. The Doms (usually larger) or Kocas (offering seasonal bunk style accommodation) provide hearty food and welcoming hosts. Continue reading →

Annapurna Sanctuary – Poon Hill

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5/1/1986 – 15/1/1986 Pokhara – Annapurna Sanctuary – Poon Hill

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Participants: Peter Davies, Stephen Davies (Report, Photos), Ram Hari Kndel (Porter), Ram Karki (Guide)

Following our aborted attempt at completing the Annapurna Circuit due to excessive snow fall above Manang we decided to attempt the Annapurna Sanctuary trek, which should take us between 7 and 10 days. Continue reading →

Annapurna “Circuit”

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18/12/1985 – 4/1/1986 Annapurna “Circuit”

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Participants: Peter Davies, Stephen Davies (Report, Photos), Ram Hari Kndel (Porter), Ram Karki (Guide), John Meehan (1 day)

Steve and Pete’s tale of their 1985 trek from Dumre to Manang on which they encountered an overnight snowfall of about 1 metre at Hongde. We had arrived at Hongde where we encountered a very significant snowfall which forced us to abandon our plan to complete the Annapurna Circuit. As the weather improved and after some retreating parties set tracks in the snow we managed to get a little way up past Manang to check the scenery before turning back. Continue reading →

Slemenova Spica

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Saturday 12/09/2014 Slemenova Spica

Kranjska Gora, SLOVENIA

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

About 9km south of Kranjska Gora on route 206 after a climb and series of hairpin bends in the road you reach the car park park at Vrsic (1611m). Although there are numerous trails heading off in all directions from this carpark our aim was Slemenova Spica, so we sidled up the hill towards the north to reach Vratica (1799m) before turning west and continuing towards Slemenova Spica. Continue reading →

Steamers Beach – Kittys Beach – Whiting Beach

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Thursday 1/03/2018 Steamers Beach – Kittys Beach – Whiting Beach

Booderee National Park, NSW

Tharawal country

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Geri Louis, John Louis, Trish Law, Dave Whitelaw

Located on the south-east corner of Booderee National Park this walk takes you to three beaches each with a distinctly different aspect and feel. Along the circuit you pass through scenic bushland, several great vantage points and Blacks Waterhole. Encounters with red bellied black snakes are common in the warmer months. Continue reading →

Murrays Beach – Murrays Hill – Snapper Point

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Wednesday 28/02/2018 Murrays Beach – Murrays Hill – Snapper Point

Booderee National Park, NSW

Tharawal country

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Geri Louis, John Louis, Trish Law, Dave Whitelaw

Located on the north-east corner of Booderee National Park this walk takes in the awesome Murrays Beach. Around the circuit you pass through scenic bushland, one this occasion recovering from a recent bushfire, several great vantage points which provide fleeting glimpses of the coastal cliffs and Governor Lookout with views of Bowen Island and Jervis Bay. Continue reading →

Darlington – Bishop and Clerk

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Tuesday 13/2/2018 Darlington – Bishop and Clerk

Maria Island National Park, TASMANIA

Paredarerme country

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

This scenic day walk to the rugged rocky outcrops known as Bishop and Clerk provides panoramic views over Fossil Bay to the west on Maria Island and across the Tasman Sea to Freycinet Peninsula. Continue reading →

Darlington – Painted Cliffs

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Monday 12/2/2018 Darlington – Painted Cliffs

Maria Island National Park, TASMANIA

Paredarerme country

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

It is a short walk from the main settlement at Darlington to the impressive Painted Cliffs at the southern end of Hopground Beach. They are accessible on a low tide with small swell. Continue reading →

Mount Amos – Wineglass Bay – Hazards Beach

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Sunday 11/02/2018 Mount Amos – Wineglass Bay – Hazards Beach

Freycinet National Park, TASMANIA

Paredarerme country

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

This walk provides photo opportunities to capture the iconic Wineglass Bay panorama from the top of Mount Amos. Key features of this fantastic day walk include the crescent shaped white sand of Wineglass Bay with the chance to swim in it’s crystal clear turquoise waters all surrounded by native forest and nearby rugged granite peaks. Continue reading →

Mont Gros Morne – Newfoundland – CANADA

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Saturday 11/8/2001 Mont Gros Morne

Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, CANADA

Participants: Bethany Davies, Paul Davies, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

We awoke much later than planned to overcast conditions. Despite our best efforts we were still not on the trailhead until 11:40am. Boy, laden down again, a Lowe pack, Bronica medium format camera and three lenses, two Canon EOS cameras with two more lenses with the tripod and bumbags and 2L bottles full of water. It very hard going for the first 4km of gradual uphill climb, obviously too much wine last night. We stashed a 2L drink bottle at about the 4km mark. From here it was a very nice wander through the forest, and rapids lookout meandering uphill to the base of Mont Gros Morne. At it’s base the trails split near a couple of small tarns. The weather to this point has been cool but we were pretty warm owing to our exertions. Continue reading →

Wild Adventures – Stephen and Sue

Some memorable steps that we have taken on our journey through life on this amazing, ever changing planet

Hannels Spur – Moiras Flat – Muellers Peak – Dead Horse Gap

Loftus – Bundeena

Lake Bohinjsko – Krn – Trenta – Triglav region

Annapurna Sanctuary – Poon Hill

Annapurna “Circuit”

Slemenova Spica

Steamers Beach – Kittys Beach – Whiting Beach

Murrays Beach – Murrays Hill – Snapper Point

Darlington – Bishop and Clerk

Darlington – Painted Cliffs

Mount Amos – Wineglass Bay – Hazards Beach

Mont Gros Morne – Newfoundland – CANADA