While this listing of walks is up-to-date at time of publishing, it is sometimes necessary to cancel or change a planned walk for reasons such as leader unavailability, closed roads or poor weather. It is also Boots N’ All policy that a minimum of 2 persons of the same gender (this can include the leader) will need to register before the walk can go ahead.
2022 Walks Calendar – Click here for printable version
Date | Location | Description | Rating | Contact Leader |
Jan 8 | Cradle Mountain | postponed! See 26th Feb (below) | ||
Jan 22 | Blue Peaks | Central Plateau from Lake Mackenzie. Tarns, pencil pines, views to Walls of Jerusalem and perhaps explore further south | Medium ESM | Basil Tkaczuk 6331 1155 |
Jan 22 | TBA L.Weekend | An opportunity for a leader to put together a camping trip… | ||
Feb 5 | Quamby Bluff | A very prominent mountain adjacent to the main “front” of the Western Tiers. Splendid views! | Medium BCES | Miranda Gracie 0458 175 703 |
Feb 19 | Table Mountain | Lower midlands landmark – always seen on way to Hobart, but approached from the west. | Medium D S | Basil Tkaczuk 6331 1155 |
Feb 26 | Cradle Mountain | Tasmania’s best known and most iconic peak is reachable as a day trip, but fitness, energy & enthusiasm will be needed! | Hard BCDELS | Kent Lillico 0428 451 528 |
Mar 12-14 L.Weekend | Travellers Rest Lake (camping) | Explore the less visited alpine plateau east of Lake St. Clair. Lakes and mountain scenery in every direction! | Medium DELMS | Ian Waterhouse 0428 242 693 |
Mar 11-13 | Cradle Mt. **Bush N’ Biscuits SU youth focus camp | After an hour’s back packing, settle in to camp at the scout hut to explore the delights of Cradle Mountain and valley. Note: limited spaces . We’ll add a booking link to the website soon. | Easy-Medium DEMS | Leader TBC |
Mar 26 | Dial Range | Prominent and jagged in appearance, the peaks of this Northwest feature are directly behind Penguin. | Medium S | James Todd & Darren Wunder 0438 557 046 |
Apr 2 | Rocky Mountain (camping) | From Rocky Mountain in the Cradle area, explore the high wilderness on an overnight adventure, finishing at Pencil Pine. | Medium DELMS | Nik Sands |
April 16 | Easter Saturday | School term break is 15 April to 1 May | ||
Apr 23 | Rats Castle | A gentler southwest approach to this peak in the vicinity of Great Lake on the Central Plateau – extensive views. | Medium EMS | Ian Waterhouse 0428 242 693 |
Apr 30 | Grail Falls Fagus Time | Experience the unique beauty of the “fagus” in full autumn colour in the beautiful surrounds of Grail Falls | Medium DEMS | Phil Dawson email pidasms@gmail.com or ph. 6382 3561 after 6:30 pm |
May 7 | Ben Nevis | Great views of northern face of Ben Lomond & north east | Easy-Medium BES | Terry Heier 6393 6671 |
May 21 | Point Vision | A different approach to this prominent hill in the Narawntapu National Park. | Medium MS | Phil Andrew 0408 014 757 or 63001067 |
Jun 11 L.Weekend | Duck Reach and Gorge Bushland | Explore the extensive bushland tracks and unexpected views right within our city limits. | Easy-Medium S | John Potts 0418 576 011 |
Jun 25 | Montezuma Falls | An easy rainforest walk along the route of the historic North East Dundas Tramway to one of Tasmania’s highest waterfalls. | Easy D | James Todd & Darren Wunder 0438 557 046 |
School term break is 9-24 July | ||||
Jul 9 | Hidden Falls | Explore the forests and spectacular waterfalls. Circuit includes “Stone Hut” and Split (aka Cleft) Rock. | Medium S | Phil Dawson email pidasms@gmail.com or ph. 6382 3561 after 6:30 pm |
Jul 16 | No walk | This date was included inadvertently on walks calendars. Sorry about that! | Relax! | |
Jul 23 | Visuals Evening | Past glories, future challenges – a pleasant evening of slides, photos and interesting people | Very easy & relaxing! | Basil Tkaczuk 6331 1155 |
Aug 6 | TBA | |||
Aug 20 | Badger Head from Bakers Beach | Stretch the legs on this long coastal walk – beaches, lagoons, coastal vegetation and even a hidden cove. | John Tabor 6428 6512 0475 566 389 | |
Sept 3 | Mother Cummings Peak | This prominent spire on the northern escarpment of the Central Plateau offers great views and a beautiful alpine valley. | Easy-Medium BES | Miranda Gracie 0458 175 703 |
Sept 17 | Copper Cove | Baker’s Beach area. Coastal heights and heathlands to a lovely secluded beach suitable for swimming, fishing etc. | Family | John Potts 0418 576 011 |
School term break is 1-16 Oct | ||||
Oct 1 | Mt. Pearse | Just south of Waratah, Pearse and Rocky SL stand out in a relatively flat area on the edge of the western wilderness. | Medium | James Todd & Darren Wunder 0438 557 046 |
Oct 22 | Parsons Track | Forest walk up Parsons Track near Caveside to historic Hills Logging Hut and perhaps on to Haberles Hut. | Family | Ian Waterhouse 6327 1371 |
Nov 5 L.Weekend | East Coast SU camping trip | [Scripture Union Taking on Goliath bushwalking camp] Check website after July | See registration website | Nik Sands [TBC] 0429 387 777 |
Nov 5 L.Weekend | TBA | |||
Nov 11 (Fri.) | Planning | Meeting to plan 2022 walks program | No mud or scrub! | All available leaders |
Nov 19 | Plateau TBA | Destination to be confirmed closer to the date, but there is plenty of beautiful Central Plateau to explore! | Medium EMS | Phil Dawson email pidasms@gmail.com or ph. 6382 3561 after 6:30 pm |
Dec 3 | TBA | |||
School holidays from 21 Dec | ||||
Dec 27 (Tuesday) | TBA | We usually aim for the wide-open spaces and wildflowers of the alpine plateaux to walk off the Christmas cheer. |
Key to Walks Ratings:
B Boulder field – walkers need to be able to confidently step from rock to rock.
C Climbing sections using rocks and vegetation as hand holds.
D Drive distance requires early departure – usually 7:30 am
E Exposed alpine conditions – can be dangerous in poor weather if not fully equipped – see below.
L A long day’s walk – in excess of 3 hours each way.
M Marshy or muddy sections – be prepared to walk with wet feet.
S Steep incline for at least part of the way
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Bush walking can involve an element of danger. All who participate in Boots’n’All activities do so at their own risk. Intending walkers new to Boots N’ All must contact the leader personally unless the walk is rated “Easy” or “Family”.