Bushwalking, Hiking, Rambling, Tramping, Trekking

..or whatever you call it!

 

Launceston Ramblers Club Inc.
P.O.Box 360, Launceston,
Tasmania 7250.

Established in 1972 it is a relaxed Walking Club for everyone.
Activities involve day walks, backpacking and social events.

Currently membership averages about 140 persons in ages ranging from about 30 to 82 years.

Our Membership Officer is at telephone +61 (0)3 6327 3276.
If emailing, please include your name and address and Maureen will post more information to you.
hughandmaureenj@spin.net.au

Have you seen the REAL Tasmania ?

The weather in Tasmania is often very changeable and for this reason it is imperative that members, present and prospective, acquaint themselves with the equipment list provided elsewhere in this document together with a suggested individual first aid kit.

You will find our current walks program within.

Our Club is a member of The Federation of Tasmanian Bushwalking Clubs.


Revised 08 May 2012

Webmaster email: launcestonramblers@gmail.com

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TASMANIA

Tasmania, a State of Australia, is basically at latitude 42°S and 146°E, in the path of the winds known as the Roaring Forties.

It is 67,800kmsē in area, representing 0.88% of the land mass of Australia.

Its population is now about 500,000 mainly distributed around 4 centers, Hobart in the south, Launceston in the north and the cities of Burnie and Devonport in the north west.

It has a temperate climate, but can experience snow at higher elevations and the west coast at any time of year.

Rainfall in the west is about 2,500 mm per annum and about 500 mm per annum in the east.

It is ideal for walking, trekking, rambling or whatever you call it but for the backpackers, always carry your wet weather gear, thermals, tent and sleeping bag. The weather can change dramatically within the space of 4 hours.

The highest mountain is Mt. Ossa (1671m) situated alongside the 85 kms long 'Overland Track'.

Air travel to the State is mainly via Launceston and Hobart but regional flights also operate to / from Devonport and Burnie. Sea travel to the State is via Melbourne - Devonport, mainly a daytime service.

Outdoor shops can be found in all the cities mentioned above.

Enjoy your stay.

 

 

 

Rules of the Association

1) Prospective members are permitted to attend 4 activities before becoming financial members and new members must have attended two [2] day walks before attending a weekend activity. 2) Members must be reasonably fit and self sufficient. 3) Each member is responsible for their own safety and that of any child for whom they are acting in the capacity of guardian. 4) Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 5) Each member shall be adequately equipped for walking, recognising the fact that the weather in Tasmania can change dramatically in the space of a few hours. 6) For Day walking in more remote locations or on the highlands, ESSENTIAL items are: Backpack, boots, strong durable clothing preferably quick drying, wet weather jacket and trousers, woollen or thermal jumper, beanie, gloves, whistle, knife, waterproof matches, personal first aid kit, torch & spare batteries/bulb, food as required including some fast energy food such as barley sugar sweets. NO DENIM clothing. 7) Members should not bring animals, leave litter, pick flowers or fruit. 8) Walk gradings - Wednesday walks are always an easy grade and are more of a social event. Weekend walks could be a mixture of easy and more difficult. Gradings are based upon the average fitness of Club members. 9) The start time stated for a walk is the time we leave the carpark. The driving distance shown is approximate and should be checked on the day. 10) Individual co-ordinator will give more detail of the walk on request, however, circumstances on the day may cause a change of plan. The decisions of the co-ordinator are final. 11) On any occasion when there is a change to the walk location, the co-ordinator is to leave details with a responsible person. When walks are undertaken in remote / untracked terrain, co-ordinators should leave a copy of the plan with a responsible person.

 

 

 

Information

The aim of the Launceston Ramblers Club Inc., is to bring together people who are keen walkers and lovers of the countryside. Club activities will provide opportunities for relaxation and comradeship Membership subscriptions: The current subscriptions are: Children under 15 years - Free Adults $35 per annum, but NEW members who join after 01 January, pay only $15 for the balance of the financial year. This includes $5 for Public Liability insurance NEW members joining after 01 April pay $35 (including Public Liability insurance) which is valid to 30 June the following year. Financial members of at least 5 consecutive years standing immediately prior to them reaching the age of 70 years pay $15 (including Public Liability insurance) (Applicable only to members meeting this requirement on or after 31 December 1994 Annual subscriptions are due on 01 July in any year, the start of the Club financial year. Suggested Personal Medical kits: Recommended as personal first aid requirements to be always included in a members kit. Wrap in ‘plastic’ waterproof bag, rigid or semi-rigid containers. Alcohol wipes 5 x Bandage, elastic adhesive 75mm (3”) wide 1 x Bandage, crepe 100mm (4”) wide 2 x Bandage, triangular 1 x Bandaids, or equiv., various sizes, incl. butterfly closures Cotton buds Dressings, lint free, non-stick, sterile 3 packs Scissors, small 1 pair Stingose or Anthisan cream or similar for bites and stings Tablets, pain killer,eg Panadol, Paracetamol 1 card Tablets, anti-gastro 1 card Tablets or cream, anti-histamine, eg Zadine 1 card Tablets, glucose 1 pack Tape, adhesive, 50mm (2”) wide 1 roll Pins, safety, small 4 x Matches, waterproof 1 box Discounts Your membership card, received upon payment of the annual subscription, currently entitles you to a 10% discount at Scout Shop, Mountain Designs and Pallin.     Allgoods have a storewide VIP card

 

 

 

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			PROGRAMME MAY TO AUGUST 2012
6-05-2012	Sunday		40th Anniversary Celebration	9:00am	Jenny Barker
9-05-2012	Wednesday	Short/Easy	Ashgrove at Elizabeth Town	9:00am	Marlene Burt
12-05-2012	SATURDAY	Short/Easy-Medium	Whisky Jim's Hill near Liffey	9:00am	David Murray
16-05-2012	Wednesday		Executive Committee Meeting	4:00pm	Jenny Barker
20-05-2012	Sunday	Medium/Rough	Mother Cummings Peak	8:00am	Alan Edwards
23-05-2012	Wednesday	Short/Easy	Kate Reed Reserve	10:00am	Noreen Gibson
27-05-2012	Sunday	Medium/Medium	Lake McCoy	7:30am	Brian Turner
3-06-2012	Sunday	Short/Medium	Roaring Magg Hill	8:30am	David Lewis
8-11/6/2012	Fri-Mon	Various	Tasman Peninsula - BOOKINGS BEFORE MAY 20		Trish Young
13-06-2012	Wednesday	Short/Easy	Notley Gorge and Tamar Island	10:00am	Surmani Rose
17-06-2012	Sunday	Short/Medium	Palmers Rivulet	9:00am	John Bryan
24-06-2012	Sunday	Medium/Medium	Sandstone Overhang at Liffey	9:00am	Barrie Peers
27-06-2012	Wednesday	Short/Easy	Castle Hill via Blessington	9:30am	Inge Frech
1-07-2012	Sunday	Medium/Easy	Gravelly Beach to Supply River Flour Mill Ruins	9:00am	Helen Larner
5-07-2012	Thursday		Walks Committee Meeting	5:30pm	Trish Young
8-07-2012	Sunday	Short/Rough	Endurance Bluff	8:00am	Brian Turner
11-07-2012	Wednesday	Short/Easy	River Walk at Deloraine plus lunch at the Hotel	9:30am	Helen Cook
15-07-2012	Sunday	Short/Medium	Holwell Gorge	9:00am	Jenny Barker
22-07-2012	Sunday	Medium/Rough	Dogshead Crag	8:30am	Angela de Reus
25-07-2012	Wednesday	Medium/Easy	Tailrace to Hoblers Bridge	10:00am	Judi Callan
29-07-2012	Sunday	Medium/Medium	Upper Gads Falls	8:00am	Bob Davies
5-08-2012	Sunday	Short/Medium	Mt Horror	9:00am	John Bryan
8-08-2012	Wednesday	Short/Medium	Coles Beach or Mersey Bluff	9:00am	Inge & Trish
12-08-2012	Sunday	Short/Medium	Mt Stronach	9:30am	Trish Young
19-08-2012	Sunday	Short/Medium	Mt Duncan and Mt Montgomery	8:00am	Elaine Upton
22-08-2012	Wednesday	Short/Easy	Trevallyn Reserve and Cataract Gorge	10:00am	Graeme Power
26-08-2012	Sunday	Medium/Easy-Med	Staircase Gorge near Campbell Town	8:30am	Inge Sanders

Links to other Sites

 

www.kathmandu.com.au/	Kathmandu - live the dream.
www.tastracks.webs.com	Details of walking tracks.
www.outdoorsurvival.com	Some very useful info.
www.bushwalking.org.au	Very useful advice and includes an FAQ.
www.backcountrygear.com	Lots of equipment to choose from. American site. Explore well.
www.backcountrycuisine.co.nz	Freeze dried meals. Suits everyone's taste
www.foodsafety.asn.au	Worth reading and good advice, regular updates.
www.dfat.gov.au	Register your overseas travel details. Get country specific advice.
www.tmvc.com.au	Medical advice for your travels. Also at 1300.658.844 within Australia.
www.thelist.tas.gov.au	Find your Tasmaps, mainly 1:25,000 series. Not simple to find.
www.earth.google.com	Look at your favorite spot or route from any angle, mark features.
www.maporama.com	Find your house (or that of your relatives - if you must :-).
www.oanda.com	Currency convertor, very versatile.
www.footprintbooks.com	Travel books, full of info,country specific. Founded 1924.
www.lonelyplanet.com	Travel books, full of info,country specific.
www.bom.gov.au	Australian Bureau of Meteorology
www.weather.com	International weather site, will convert to metric