BOSQ Inc	Walks  Programme
Walk Gradings	Distance	Terrain	Fitness
	S  -  Up to 10 km	1 to 3  - Graded track or open terrain. No scrub	1 to 3  - Easy, suitable for beginners
	M  -  Up to 15 km	4 to 7  - Bush. Minor scrub, rainforest,rock,creek,rock-hopping, scrambling.	4 to 7  - Medium, reasonable fitness required.
	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.
	X  -  Over 20 km
Activity Type	Daywalk  DW       Basecamp  BC      Throughwalk  TW       Social  SOC      Rogaine  ROG Safety & Training   S&T       Federation   FED       Federation Mountain Rescue   FMR
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

Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland inc. (BOSQ) Walks Programme   

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Walks Programme May - June 2012

 

DW Sat 12 May

Mathieson Trail

Grade:        S 3 3

Leader:       John Hegarty

Contact:      3393 4177 mob 0407 962 876

                  jhegarty@bigpond.net.au

Meet:          7:00am outside 77 Church Street, Goodna, or at Spicers Gap Camping Ground for 8.30am start. Off-street parking at Goodna can be arranged.

Petrol:        $18.00 from Goodna

Water:         2 litres

Transport:   Vehicle only. Pooling can be arranged through the Leader.

Location/Access: In Main Range National Park about 100 kms from Brisbane and is reached via Lake Moogerah Road, which leaves the Cunningham Highway 5 km west of Aratula, then Spicers Gap Road. There is almost 4km of dirt road to get to the camping ground. It is accessible by convential vehicle however care needs to be exercised with lower vehicles. NB – best available condition of the road will be available by nomination time.

Description: This is a pretty circuit walk of 8.1km with a variety of terrain, flora and views. It also incorporates a heritage trail with explanations of the history of the old Spicers Gap Road, the first used by bullock wagons servicing the pastoral holdings west of the Great Dividing Range. This history includes the remains of how roads were made in the middle 1800s. Lunch at

Governor’s Chair or along the track. Coffee at Aratula. Suitable for beginners.

   This place is well worth a visit. Anybody wanting to know more please contact me. Thanks to Bronwyn for granting me license to use her written work.

John Hegarty 

Bike Ride Sun 13 May

Another River Bike Ride

Leader:       Di Thornthwaite

Contact:      3397 6487 mob 0427 117 170

                  dithornthwaite@yahoo.com

Meet:          7:30am Holman Street Ferry Terminal Captain Burke Park Kangaroo Point

Distance:    20km approx

   Another of my days with very few hills. We will ride through to Southbank and up to West End where we will catch the ferry across to the University of Queensland. From there we will cruise across the bridge and follow the river through to the Pat Rafter Arena and on to the Indooroopilly Bridge. Those wishing to leave can catch a train back to Southbank while the rest of us will negotiate our way down to the Western Freeway bike track and ride back through Coronation Drive to Southbank where we will celebrate with a coffee or two. This ride is mainly on bike tracks and shared space but there are some roads - mainly with bike lanes - to negotiate. Come and enjoy a relaxing ride through another section of our beautiful Brisbane.

SOC Club Dinner Tues 15 May

Venue:       Tarragindi Thai

                  cnr. Marshall & Toohey Roads, Tarragindi

Organiser:  Neil Douglas

Contact:    

                  Nominate by 14 May N.B. Nominations to Chris Trehearn until Sunday13 May inclusive

Meet:          6:45pm outside

   The Club has been to this restaurant several times over the years.  It has a slightly more upmarket feel than the average Thai restaurant, but is no more expensive and the food is tasty.

   If driving from the city on the M1, take the Marshall Road exit and turn right – it's about 1 km along Marshall Road.  Alternatively, why not try the Route 120 bus, which has a stop nearby.  This has now been upgraded to a BUZ route and runs every 15 minutes until midnight.

 DW Sat 19 May

Chungaragool Cave

Grade:        M 5 4

Leader:       John Marshall

Contact:                     

Meet:          6:30am Calamvale pub mango tree

Walk km:    10.2 km

Car km:       73 km each way

Petrol:        $15.00

Water:         2 litres

Map:           Beechmont 1:50000 or Lamington National         Park

    We will access the bottom of the Illinbah Circuit Track in Lamington National Park from the end of the Illinbah Rd and then follow the graded track upstream crossing the creek 6 times before heading off track up a ridge to the west. The ridge is quite steep (about 200 meters vertically and approx 1 in 5 or 20% grade) and could be overgrown, so gaiters are recommended. We pick up a section of the abandoned track system and head south a bit to the Cave - an overhang. Depending on progress, we may continue up the ridge towards Wangerriburra Lookout for extensive views and then descend back to the Illinbah Track on another ridge.

   Note the extent of creek crossings - at least 12, so come prepared with grippy footwear and walking poles. 

BC Fri 18 – Sun 20 May

Girraween National Park

Leaders:     Margaret Keys

                  Margie Pascoe

   Camping from Friday at Castle Rock camping area. (Please make your own campsite bookings on the DERM website). Castle Rock camping area is in a pleasant open forest setting and has tent camping as well as places for caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes. Sites are not allocated. There are hot showers and toilets at the campground. Water is available but should be treated before drinking. The leaders will arrive on Friday afternoon.

   Saturday walk will be to Mt Norman, leaving campsite approx. 8:30am. Sunday walk to The Junction.  

   Come along and enjoy a weekend in granite country. 

Social Tues 22 May

‘BOSQ Ciné-club’

   The trial Ciné-club is continuing and on the 4^th Tuesday of each month avid movie goers in BOSQ will be meeting for pre/post-movie eats and a feature film at various cinemas.

   The venue and movie will be open to suggestions by members who have pre-registered on the club Gmail facility to receive movie info and the general consensus will be circulated. To offer suggestions

simply send an email to: bushwalksq@gmail.com  with the words ‘movie suggestion’ in the subject line.

   To register, simply send an email to: bushwalksq@gmail.com  with the word ‘movie’ in the subject line to be included in the ‘Movie’ email group.  Those without internet please buddy up with someone who has so the details can be shared.

   These will be an addition to club social events, offering another chance to catch up with fellow members and friends, and maybe to introduce new people into the club through your contact networks. 

DW Sun 27 May

Maroon Traverse

Grade:        M 7 7

Leader:       Neil Gray

Contact:      

Water:         2 litres

Meet:          7:30am

                  Maroon via Boonah

    A traverse of the mountain from west to east and a repeat of the classic walk last done 3 years ago. Starts with a 4 km walk in to the base of the mountain and then up the western ridge. Views and scrambling to be expected, as well as some thick vegetation.  Down the tourist route from the summit. Expect a long, hard but rewarding day. Conditioned, fit bushwalkers only. 

DW Sun 3 June

Neglected Mountain

Grade:        M 5 5

Leader:       John Hegarty

Phone:        3393 4177 mob 0409 962 876

                  jhegarty@bigpond.net.au

Meet:          7:00am at usual place in Calamvale Hotel

                  car park or 8.30am at Stinson Park,

                  Christmas Creek.

Directions:  Access to car park off Compton Road through shopping centre past bottle shop to Beaudesert Road side of hotel. Stinson

                  Park – Mt Lindsay Highway through Beaudesert to Laravale – veer left onto

                  Christmas Creek Road. Distance one way

                  - about 80 km.

Petrol:        $20.00

Water:         2 litres

Footwear/Personal Protection:   Closed, sturdy shoes,

                  brimmed hat, sunscreen, etc.

   This walk will start at Stinson Park where there is plenty of parking (and camping facilities should anybody want those). We’ll then take a gravel road towards where the famed ‘Stretcher Track’ starts. From there it is basically ‘off track’ up to a saddle overlooking Stinson Park, right up to a small plateau, and along a narrow ridge towards the summit from where there are great views of the very picturesque mountains we venture into from time to time. Morning tea will be somewhere along the way and lunch at the summit.

   We will either return the same way or head westwards down Neglected Mountain towards Chinghee Gap if the appropriate landholder permission can be obtained. If the latter comes off I will arrange a car shuttle.

   This walk should not take longer than about 4 hours so we’ll be out of there before dark and in a coffee shop in Beaudesert (I noticed one open late when we were returning from the Stinson Walk). This is a great walk suitable for anybody reasonably fit and equipped. Come along and hear a story about me ‘disappearing’ on a previous walk on Neglected Mountain!!

 

DW Sun 10 June

Northbrook Mountain

Grade:        M 4 4

Leader:       Heather Buchanan

Meet:          8.00am Maiala Picnic area (beside road)

Water:         2 litres

Map:           Brisbane Forest Park

   Northbrook Mountain has two summits, the higher being 659m, and is situated in the D’Aguilar National Park north-west of Brisbane. The walk is a combo of graded track, gravel road, the ascent and descent of the mountain and vague footpads. We are unable to do the circuit as we have done in the past because of severe flood damage to the road, so after lunching on the second summit, we will retrace our steps for the second half of the walk. There are panoramic views from several rocky knolls, an interesting variety of vegetation types and some steep ups and downs. The plan is to start the walk at Maiala Picnic Ground as parking is very limited at Lawnton Road.

BC 8-11 June (Queen's Birthday Long Weekend)

Cania Gorge

Leader:       Lynne Skaines
Contact:     
   Cania Gorge is 24km from Monto in the North Burnett. The proposal is to camp at Cania Gorge Tourist Retreat which is at the entrance to Cania Gorge National Park.
   There are powered and unpowered sites suitable for tents, caravans and camper trailers and cabins (which are currently limited and may not be available). Powered sites $28; unpowered $23. The facilities include - fully equipped camp kitchen, modern amenities with hot showers, camp fires allowed, fishing at Lake Cania a short drive away. There is one long day walk + numerous shorter walks to fill a second day - entrance to most walks at camp site. It is proposed to travel up on Friday and out Monday - anyone wishing to stay longer please advise.
   Please contact me ASAP if you propose to join the camp so site bookings can be made as this is a popular getaway spot on, what is, our last June long weekend.

 DW Sat 16 June

Mount Mitchell

Grade:        M 4 4

Leader:       Di Thornthwaite

Contact:     3397 6487 mob 0427 117 170

                  dithornthwaite@yahoo.com

Fuel:           $15.00

Water:         2 litres

Meet:          7.30am 77 Church Street, Goodna

   I have not done a recce yet but at this stage I am proposing to walk up Mt Mitchell via the graded track and then descend down the South Western ridge to the old convict road and follow it along till we cut back to the main road. This will entail a short car shuttle. More information in the next newsletter. 

DW Sun 17 June

Deception Bay

No details available 

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***Advanced Notice***

Extended Trip - Mt Moffatt National Park

Sat 11 Aug to Sun 19 Aug

Leader:       David Longland

Contact:     

   We will depart Brisbane on 11 August and drive to Injune, where we will stay overnight. On Sunday 12 we will drive to Mt Moffatt National Park and camp at Dargonelly Rock Hole Camp site. National Parks have advised access by High Clearance vehicles and 4WD vehicles only.

   There will be access to the following areas for walks:- Kookaburra Cave, Kenniff Lookout, Marlong Arch, Marlong Creek, West Branch, Long Gully, Mahongary Forest. We are aiming to be back in Brisbane on Sunday 19 August. We will be away the week of the EKKA public holiday.

   It would be over 10 years since the club has been here, so please book in the dates and come along.

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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.