New & rusty pack hikers* sub-24hr trip. Lutons Crutching Shed, Namadgi NP
Sat 18th Oct 2025
Bookings available to active members only.
Are you looking to return to overnight hiking after a long break away from it, or curious to try it out? This might be the event for you.
Departing from the gate on Old Boboyan Road, hike to Luton's Crutching Shed and camp for the evening. 13km return/+200m vertical elevation gain.
The area behind the shed is very large and offers flat camp sites among gorgeous gums, a nice spot for a fire and to socialise. There's a water tank at the shed though there's no toilet. With DST we have plenty of evening daylight, hence the relaxed start start time.
*Places for this event are prioritised to members who are new to overnight hiking or are coming back from absence and looking for a fairly gentle re-entry to it. The focus will be on getting in the swing with pack hiking, tuning gear, and practising our campcraft, in a friendly and supportive social setting. Please indicate your overnight hike experience when you express your interest.
(Thanks to Greg B for the campsite pic)
Additional Information
Booking deadline
Sun 13th Oct 2024 12:00am
Length
Medium
Terrain
Easy
Distance (km or hrs)
13km
Ascent
200m
Descent
150m
Map name
8626-2N YAOUK
Terrain information
The walk is all on good fire trail over flat to gently rolling terrain.
Transport information
See you at the carpark at the gate on Old Boboyan Rd at 1345 for a 1400 start. Be mindful the road out can be rough and rocky. It's fine for a 2WD but give yourself plenty of time to get out there (at least an hour from southside and 90 minutes from northside). Alternately, if you can get to Downer or live adjacent to the GDE-Tuggers Parkway-Drakeford Drive corridor, I'm happy to pick you up. First in best dressed on that.
Travelling date
Sat 18th Oct 2025 01:00pm
Accommodation options
Base-camping
Accommodation information
Tent camping. Please ensure you have overnight equipment for a cool spring evening. For members just getting started, the club may be able to assist with gear hire https://canberrabushwalkingclub.org/for-members-guests/equipment-and-food/equipment-hire/ Club gear is limited so please check in with the CBC equipment hire guru, Rob Horsfield, ASAP, equipmentatcanberrabushwalkingclub.org or call 6231 4535 Additionally, we will be able to share some items, such as cooking stoves.
A multi day backpacking or base-camping activity.
Date and Time
Activity Owner
Kirko-H
Kirk Hone
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