Mt Gorrin with navigation

Booking contact: leader name: Julie Andrew
Ph: 0407561135
Deadline: 8 pm thursday, 4 june 2026
Walk Details:
In Langhi Ghiran state park, starting from the western side we will climb the steep
fire trail to the saddle between Mt Gorrin and Mt Langhi Ghiran. We may take a
detour to visit hidden lagoon depending on weather. Back at the saddle, we will
navigate off track to the summit of Mt Gorrin and then navigate down the southern
slopes avoiding the large rock faces to reach the aboriginal rock art site at the base
then return to vehicles by walking trail and fire trail. Note part of the walk is off track.
Learn to read a topographic map and navigate using map and compass. Build your
confidence with being in the bush and ability to lead walks.
The following may be covered
 Map legend
 Contour lines and their interpretation
 Grid references
 Map scales, distance
 The compass
 Setting (orienting) the map
 Following a bearing using a baseplate compass
 Plotting a compass course from the map using a baseplate compass.
Grade: medium
Distance(km): 7-8
Elevation(m): 360
Duration (estimated walking hrs): 4-6
Requirements:
Compass (if you have one), 1:25000 topographic map – Buangor
Pen, notepad
Lunch, snacks, water
Sturdy boots, hat, gaiters, raincoat, overpants