Walks Programme  May - June 2010.

SOC Club Dinner Tuesday 20 July 2010 

Venue: Bunratty Brasserie -The Irish Club, Qld Irish Association 175 Elizabeth Street (Ground Level) Opposite Hilton Hotel Brisbane  

Time:   Meet inside 6.45pm

Contact: Chris Trehearn by Sunday 13^th

Car parking close by in Myer Centre Car Park (discount for Irish Club Patrons) or by public transport.

A popular choice when the last BOSQ dinner was held there several years ago, the Irish Club has been renovated in 2008. 

Long been regarded as Brisbane’s authentic home of Irish hospitality, the club offers an a la carte menu with traditional Irish meals along with modern Australian cuisine. 

Main meals priced under $20.00 as well as nightly specials.  Guinness and a large selection of quality tap beers and wines available. 

Great atmosphere, delicious food and good prices!!

DW Sat 24 July Lizard Point

Grade M 6 7

Leader: Jonas Bernotas (Keeper of the Bunyip)

Meet:  Goodna  6.30am

Petrol $20-00, Water 2L.

Please note early morning meeting -6.30am.

Lizard Point offers Magnificient view overlooking the scenic rim. We will leave the vehicles at Teviot Gap. The walk will take us en-route through rainforest and off track to our rocky platform & views & Lunch. A great winter walk so bring something warm

Limit of 12 participants apply for this walk.

DW Sun 1 August  Dave's Hut and beyond    Leader: Di Edwards

Grade M 3 4   Water 2 litres

Meet Lake Manchester Picnic area 8:30 am.

Road directions on nomination and if car sharing is required will be arranged by leader on Friday/Sat.

Lake Manchester is a short distance north of Ipswich and we will explore the western side of the lake which is very full at the present.  The walk is on bush tracks, dirt roads, and a short section off track. 

There will be some steep uphill sections but these are quite short and we can take our time.  This walk is suitable for fit beginners who are prepared to try walking that isn't on graded tracks.

A chance to enjoy walking in the cooler winter weather and not a long drive away.

 D/W SATURDAY 7 AUGUST  WILSONS PEAK Grade M 6 5

LEADER: HEATHER BUCHANAN  

MEET: OPPOSITE , GOODNA, AT 6.45AM

WATER: 2L

MAPS: MT SUPERBUS 1:25 000 & WILSONS PEAK 1:25 000  PETROL: $20 APPROX

  Wilsons Peak is a round turret-shaped mountain of 1231 metres at the intersection of the Great Divide and the McPherson Range.

We will be doing a circuit walk, ascending via the long steep northern ridge, then descending along the western ridge.

A short car shuttle will be required.

There is a short scramble through a cliff break to reach the summit. Expect steep terrain with long grass and loose rocks in places, with a vague footpad for some of the way.

DW Wed 11 August (Show Day) Mt Goolman   

Leader Di Edwards  

Grade M 4 3

Water 2 litres

Brisbane has an extra day off mid-week, so come and join me for a day in the fresh air exploring Mt Goolman which is just north of Flinders Peak on the way to Boonah.  The walk starts in the spacious Hardings Paddock picnic area and follws a signed track route with some off-track walking on the final climb to the peak.

Gaiters and gloves may be helpful for the final part.

Folk not wanting to do the final climb colud walk the marked tracks with us and return to the picnic area from Goolman lookout (this walk would be a grade S 3 2).

Only a short drive from Brisbane for this walk.  Meet at Jonas' place (77 Church St Goodna) at 7: 45 am for car pooling, or 8:30 am at Hardings Paddock.

**Change of Date**

TW  Fri 13-15 August  Moreton Island 

Grade   M  3  5

Leader: Margaret Keys 

Ferry: $50 return  Camping $10 (for 2 nights)  Car parking: $30 per vehicle (3 days)

 The plan is to travel on the vehicular ferry to Moreton Island on Friday, so it will be necessary to take Friday off work.  The ferry leaves from 14 Howard Smith Drive, Port of Brisbane at 8:30 am arriving approx 10:00 am. 

We will walk out along the track to Rous Battery (13 km) where we will camp two nights at a spot with beautiful ocean views. Bring enough water for the day.

There is good water available at the camp spot from a spear pump (boil or sterilize to be safe). On Saturday we can do a day walk south along the beach and across Little Sandhills to see the township of Kooringal. 

On Sunday we will walk back crossing the desert near Tangalooma resort (time for an icecream or cold drink) to catch the return ferry at 4:30 pm.  Mostly easy walking with some soft sand walking for first 2 or 3 km.  Suitable for fit walkers able to carry a through walk pack.

**Please note change of date.**

**Advanced Notice**20-22 August 2010 Pilgrimage 2010 Crows Nest.

It will be held at Crows Nest Showgrounds on 20-22 August 2010, organised this year by Toowoomba  Bushwalkers. www.bushwalkingqueensland.org.au/pilgrimage.html

The Pilgrimage is an annual bushwalking and social event attracting members of affiliated clubs from throughout SEQ.

It is usually held at a campground venue and on the Saturday you can join one of many daywalks through the surrounding areas. A Bush Dance and other social activities are organised throughout the weekend and it is an ideal time to meet and renew friendships with fellow bushwalkers. The activity is run on a non-profit basis.