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BOSQ Inc |
Walks Programme |
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Walk Gradings |
Distance |
Terrain |
Fitness |
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S - Up to 10 km |
1 to 3 - Graded track or open terrain. No scrub |
1 to 3 - Easy, suitable for beginners |
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M - Up to 15 km |
4 to 7 - Bush.
Minor scrub,
rainforest,rock,creek,rock-hopping, scrambling. |
4 to 7 - Medium, reasonable fitness required. |
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L - Up to 20 km |
8 to 9 - Bush.
As above + thick scrub, major rocks,
scrambling using hands, technical. |
8 to 9 - Hard, strenuous.
Fit walkers only. |
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X - Over 20 km |
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Activity Type |
Daywalk DW Basecamp
BC Throughwalk TW
Social SOC Rogaine
ROG
Safety & Training S&T
Federation FED
Federation Mountain Rescue FMR |
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Walk Leaders |
WALK LEADERS are
reminded to return Walk Nomination Forms to the Outings Sec. after
walks.
Please ensure the Walk Description
section is completed to assist leaders of future walks to the area.
Forms may be mailed to:
Outings Sec.
BOSQ Inc
GPO BOX 1274
Brisbane 4001 |
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Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland inc. (BOSQ) Walks Programme
**For Insurance coverage purposes, Members are
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Walks Programme May - June 2013
DW Sat 18 May
Grade:
M 2 2
Leader:
Bronwyn
Menkens
Water:
2 litres
Meet:
8:30am at
The Gantry Day Area car park,
This is just a lovely day out – a pleasant walk that is
suitable for beginners. We’ll start off with the 1km Piccabeen Trail that winds
through; you guessed it, a grove of piccabeen palms. Then we’ll follow the 13km
Somerset Trail through scribbly gum forests, rainforest and drier open forest.
There are views to the west over Somerset and Wivenhoe dams. Have a snack ready
to eat after the Piccabeen Trail or smoko might seem a long time coming. But it
is a short day so we can relax and enjoy it.
Coffee at The Pitstop (if it is open) for the views, or at Dayboro Bakery.
TW Fri 17 – Sun 19 May
Grade:
M 4 6
Leader:
Alan Cox
Meet:
7:45am
Friday morning for 8:30am ferry
Distance:
Friday 15km with pack, Sunday 12km with
Water:
2 litres
Map:
Moreton Island, Mt. Tempest, also
Cost:
Moreton
Island ferry $55.00, camp fees
This is nearly a repeat of the very successful trip the club did three years
ago. We walk down the western beach until the Big Sandhills where we turn east.
About 3pm we should arrive at our campsite, a beautiful grassy area with ocean
views and good water nearby. Plenty of time to set up camp and relax.
Saturday we set out with day packs to explore the Little and Big Sandhills.
There are two semi-permanent lagoons in the Little Sandhills, and we will visit
at least one. Then it's north and east across the highest of the Big Sandhills
to come out near camp. We will be back at camp early afternoon and anyone
interested can join me exploring the extensive World War 2 fortifications
nearby.
Sunday we head north on the on a fire trail, cross "The Desert" and come out in
time to catch the 4.30pm ferry. I always like to get out early as we can always
fill in the time drinking coffee, eating icecream and other unhealthy products
at the Tangalooma Cafe.
SOC Club Dinner Tue 21 May
Venue:
Elio's Osteria Restaurant
Organiser: Neil Douglas
Please nominate by 19 May
Meet:
6:45pm
outside
This Italian restaurant is an old favourite with the Club, although we haven't
been there for a while now. Noted
for the tasty food and generous servings.
DW
Sat
25 May
TBA
Bike Ride
Sun
26 May
Grade:
Medium
Leader:
Di
Thornthwaite
Contact:
33976487 mob 0427117170
Meet:
7:00am
Hanlon Park, Lincoln St
Distance:
Approx 35km
You will need a bike in good condition, helmet, bell, water, spare tube and
sunscreen.
This ride will follow bike tracks to Mt Gravatt then we will be on major roads
with wide shoulders as we cross over to the Bulimba Creek track. We will then
follow the creek along a very pleasant route through to Meadowlands Picnic area,
stopping at Carindale for a morning coffee along the way. Then it will be back
to Stones Corner via back roads.
It is an interesting ride, a little more challenging than the ones the club has
done recently. Expect a few hills!
DW Sat 1 June
Cancelled
1/2 DW/Social Sun 2nd June
Grade:
S 3 3
Leader:
Di Edwards
Water:
2 litres
Meet:
8:30 am at
Jonas' house in Goodna CBD, or at
This morning walk is situated south of Redbank Plains and features a large area
of natural bushland with some interesting rocky outcrops. There are a variety of
short tracks from near the carpark. We will be doing the full circuit including
a short section off track quite steeply downhill. We return on an attractive
ridge top route which includes a very short scrambly rock section. This walk is
suitable for reasonably fit beginners (there are no steep climbs). We plan to be
back in the picnic area to enjoy lunch together. There will be no coffee shop
stop after this walk.
Social Option:
Lunch at Paperbark Flats picnic area in White Rock
Conservation Park. UBD page 255 H3
Time: around
12:00 noon
There are optional short track walks nearby - you could
arrive around 11:00 am to do one or more of these before lunch. See the notice
board at the picnic area for details of these walks.
Road Directions:
Take the Ipswich Motorway to Goodna (turnoff is before Goodna!) then the Redbank
Plains road from Goodna. After approx 5km take right turn at traffic lights
(shopping centre on the right). Still on Redbank Plains Road approx 2-3 km, turn
left into School Rd at traffic lights. Follow School Rd to the end approx 3 1/2
km. The final 1km is dirt road with a sharp bend. BYO food, drinks, and chairs
in case picnic tables are in use.
DW
Sun
9 June
Grade:
M 4 4
Meet:
07:15am
Water:
2
litres
Fuel:
$16.00.
Paddy’s Peak is situated between Mt. May and Mt. Maroon just south east of
Paddy’s Plain.
Seemingly unremarkable, this sprawl of spurs and ridges gives some excellent views of the northern aspect of Mt. Barney and Mt. Lindesay as well as Mt. Maroon. Also in the area are two impressive waterfalls. These are usually dry however after all the recent rain; they may be flowing a little. This is an area not often visited, so some along and see this interesting area, well off the beaten track.
It is an off-track walk but within the capabilities of any moderately fit
person.
BC
Fri 7 – Mon 10 June
Grade:
M 5
5
Leader:
John
Holt
Meet:
Details
of route to Swan Creek and
Petrol:
$20.00
Camping Fee:
$10.00 per person (collected by John
Maps:
1:25000 Mt Superbus and Cunningham's
Toilets:
Pit Toilet
Water:
Bring own water for drinking, cooking
Clothing:
Bring plenty of warm clothes and make
Road Conditions:
The dirt road Swanfels Rd east
Local residents are meeting with
Swan Creek is a fascinating bush property close to the Main Range, owned by the
inimitable Helen Hall. Unfortunately, Helen will not be in residence - but we
will be welcomed by her caretaker Janette. Camping on private property allows us
the pleasure of a big campfire on Friday and Saturday night – and we can stoke
it into action for the morning cuppa.
On Saturday we will walk up to the
Main Range/Swan Knoll which offers superb views of the scenic rim and eastwards
towards Brisbane, as well as a fascinating stint along a great knife edge ridge
in a rainforest setting. This is an off-track M55 grade walk suitable for
reasonably fit members – it is not technically difficult and most of the walk is
along well-used pads. We should get back to camp about 3:30 pm.
At 9.00am on Sunday we have a shorter M55 grade walk through Hell Hole Gorge,
looping through Helen's property to see her sawmill and other features, then
returning up and over the ridge immediately to the east of the camp site. We
follow cattle pads in the bush to get to the top, where we have lunch on a cliff
edge overlooking the camp site, then make a steep descent back to base.
Helen has a laissez fare approach to life and the camping area may be used by
horses, the dog, ponies and other members of her considerable menagerie. Please
keep the gate locked.
Non-camping members are welcome to join us for either of these day walks.
Please arrive by 08.45.
ExtTW Tue 11 - Wed 19 June
Leader:
Dallas Green
The details of this walk were published in the April issue of Footnotes.
Changed arrival date at Edith Falls and
subsequent dates.
I’ve booked 5 places, walk commences from Katherine NP on Thursday 13 June.
Proposed Timetable is,
Depart Brisbane Tuesday 11 June, arrive Darwin 11
June. There’s a shuttle from
airport to all common accommodation locations for about $15.00 pp.
Taxis are cheaper if multiple participants arriving on common
flights. Do last minute
shopping for gas cylinders etc in Darwin.
I’ll be staying at Banyan View Lodge.
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Depart Darwin 12 June for Katherine by bus.
Arrive Katherine 12 June, transfer to local shuttle to National
Park and arrive at campground at NP 12 June.
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Depart NP 13 June for walk, 5 overnight camps.
Arrive Edith Falls around midday, early pm
18 June.
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Depart Edith Falls by
shuttle for Katherine 18 June.
Depart Katherine 18 June
for Darwin by late bus, arriving in Darwin
18 June around 9 pm.
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Depart Darwin
19 June for Brisbane at
convenience of walk participants.
Do’s for Participants.
Arrange own flights.
Each participant to arrange own accommodation in
Darwin. I suggest doing so
early; it’s high season in Darwin in June.
Leader’s
Group Arrangements
When numbers of participants are finalised, cutoff
date 16 May, I’ll book return bus trips and shuttle transfers, to be
reimbursed to me later.
Leader’s Comments and Suggestions
I’ve done part of this walk last year.
Water should be plentiful, but you’ll need enough
for some longer hot stages, minimum 2L.
The walk is not particularly demanding at all; the
longest day is about 15 kms, but you will need adequate food and snacks;
running on empty for days on end isn’t an option.
Travel as light as possible.
Wash clothes daily rather than bringing copious
changes. You won’t
(shouldn’t) need a tent fly – leave it at home, but some form of shelter
(inner tent) is essential to keeps bugs at bay at night. One very light
jumper is required for nights.
Tuesday 11 June 2013
Social Meeting.
Monthly Club Meeting
7:30 pm
Little Kings Hall, cnr.
O’Keefe & Carl Sts.
Buranda
Grade:
Medium
Leader:
Di
Thornthwaite
Contact:
33976487 mob 0427117170
Meet:
8:30am
Rosewood Railway Station. Train
Distance: Approx 65km
You will need a bike in good condition with gears, helmet, bell, spare tube,
sunscreen, water and morning tea
This is a lovely flat ride from Rosewood on a quiet sealed country road with one
fairly steep hill up to Cunninghams Lookout where we will have morning tea as we
gaze over the extensive views of the local countryside. It is then an
exhilarating down to Harrisville where we will stop for lunch at the iconic
Maccas Café – not MacDonalds!. The return trip is via back roads and includes
some undulations and
maybe a little dirt.
This is one of my favourite country rides as it takes in areas where you would
probably rarely venture in your car. Come and give it a go.
DW
Sun 16 June
Grade:
L 4 7
Distance: 21 kms.
Leader:
Jonas Bernotas
Meet:
5:45 a.m. (sharp)
Limit:
20
(Note B.C.B.C. may be joining us.)
Travel:
Bus hire.
Bus Cost: $30.00.
Also Petrol Cost: $1.50 as
allowance for support vehicle
(see below)
Water:
3 litres.
Bring torch.
This walk involves bus transport with a support vehicle to assist with transport
arrangements by driving the bus driver to the start of the walk, as the driver
will be joining us on the walk.
This beaut scenic route is an invigorating winter walk commencing near Moss
Gardens on the Spring Creek Road to Killarney. The walk follows the border
fence, with undulating sections. Not steep, with scenic open country views.
Note:
Vehicles can be left in my yard, however please assist by limiting number of
vehicles with car-pooling before arriving at my place.
Notices
***Special Advance Notice***
David Longland has had to
revise the date of his planned extended trip to Central
Australia to July - August 2013 and is still interested in
obtaining expressions of interest. Details have been published in
previous Footnotes.
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PLEASE ASSIST LEADERS BY NOMINATING FOR WALKS
BY THE TUESDAY PRIOR TO THE WALK *
DW –
Daywalk
BC –
Basecamp
TW – Throughwalk SOC – Social
S&T – Safety & Training
GTW – Graded Track Walk
ACC – Accommodated weekend
OS – Outings sec. to confirm leader
New or Potential Members and Guests
are asked to come along to our monthly meeting and say Hi.
You can then discuss the walk with the Leader and nominate for your preferred
walk, or social event.
Existing Members:-
If you are interested in nominating to come along to a walk or social event
please contact the relevant Leader, preferably by the Tuesday night prior to the
walk or social.
Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland inc. (BOSQ) GPO Box 1274 Brisbane Qld 4001 Ph. 07 3875 1090