2017 11 (30) 1-4 December: Caves, Canyons and Craters of BMNP
Post date: Nov 15, 2017 4:32:56 AM
Day 1: Monkey Creek /Kangaroo Corner Creek, Dargan (M/R/X/W 12km & 600m ascent) This is an exploratory trip, searching for a series of caves and monoliths identified on an old sketch map. Expect alot of scrambling through rough, exposed terrain, mostly off track.
Days 2 and 3: Wollangambe River (Wollangambe Zero canyon) BMNP, (M/R/X/W 20km & 1000m ascent) Descending from the eastern most point of the firetrail that’s north of the Wollangambee, we will explore the side creeks, camping overnight at Wollangambee Crater. The next day we will leave our camping gear at the crater for later pickup, and travel downstream through the Wollangambee Zero canyon system by li-lo, walking in shallow water and scrambling over boulders and through regrowth. If there is sufficient time we will visit the lower reaches of Whirpool and Geronimo canyons, no abseils required. We will exit near the Bell Ck junction, walking up to the Mt Wilson Fire Shed. Note: A number of compulsory swims are required, one up to 30m and participants should be confident in water over their heads. A wetsuit, helmet, cotton covered li-lo and slip resistant shoes are required.
Day 4: Center of the Universe and Wollangambee Crater BMNP (S/M 10km & 600m ascent) We will travel on track from Bell to the Center of the Universe, with a side trip to the Crater to pick up the camping gear we left overnight.
Maps: Hartley, Wollangambe, Mount Wilson