Space junk treasure hunt


Date:
18-Jul-2026

Category:
Day Walk

Days:
1

Grade:
4

Description

Here's a walk with a difference: In 2023, some amateur space enthusiasts launched a home-made near-space capsule to an altitude of ~30km. When it returned to earth it landed in a tree about 10m off the ground in a valley on the Western side of the Newnes escarpment. They think the capsule has now fallen to the ground and have asked for assistance to retrieve it. We will use a known pass to descend through the cliffs and see what we can find. Even though the walk will be short, it's all off-track and the descent and ascent is ~450m. The middle half is very steep. Suitable for fit, agile walkers.


Map:
Cullen Bullen

Participants:
8

Type:
Short Notice

Status:
Full