200305 Newsletter

QUEENSLAND BUSHWALKERS CLUB Newsletter

74 Kallista Rd. Rochedale South QLD 4123 Email [email protected] Phone No (07) 3341 7509 www.geocities.com/qldbwc

May 2003

Mt Nimmel

Club News Important Notice to Financial Members

David Haliczer’s Web Site

This will be the last Newsletter and Calendar that you will receive by mail unless you contact the Editor by the end of May.

For further interest in the South East Queensland Region, I have set up a web site at www.geocities.com/qld_bwc for walks and training topics that are relevant to our region in particular.

The committee is encouraging all Club members to download the Newsletter and Calendar from the Club web site. The Newsletter and Calendar will continue to be mailed out to members who have no Internet access or find it inconvenient BUT members must notify the Editor that they wish to receive the Newsletter and Calendar by postal mail. The Editor can be contacted by email at [email protected], by phone on 3341 7509 or at a Club General Meeting. If you do not contact the Editor then it will be assumed that you will be downloading the Newsletter and Calendar off the web site and neither will be mailed to you. The reasons for this decision are as follows.

The web site will be regularly updated and modified as I upload more and more digital photo's to spice it up a bit. I would appreciate tips and advice or corrections where needed by emailing me at [email protected]. I accept that many readers have far more expertise in areas and topics than I do so your feedback would be much appreciated. I have prepared an extensive list of walks in some areas including Mt Barney and Brisbane Forest Park. There are diary accounts of some classic multi-day through walks of Australia like the Overland Track, Great South West Walk and our very own Scenic Rim. Training topics include our local birds, reptiles, mammals, and plants, navigation and bush foods.

Financial. The Calendar is now being published monthly with increased costs. Postage is now 50c and a six page Newsletter costs 48c to be photocopied commercially. Add the cost of envelopes and it costs the Club over a $1.00 to mail out a Newsletter to a member.

Suggestions for other appropriate topics for training will be given serious consideration.

Membership fees still remain at $20.00 a member. Out of this comes the cost of Insurance, (around $7.50 per member) but then add $12.00 for the Newsletter and there is little change left for other expenses such as Hall Hire, purchase of equipment, Christmas Party, Guest Speakers and possible subsidies to Leaders for First Aid Certificates etc.

Coming and Goings

Environmental. It is more environmentally friendly to cut down on paper usage. We live in the electronic age and the Newsletter is available for free download off the Club website. Aesthetic. The Newsletter is in colour on the web. The Membership Form will now have an option whether to receive the Newsletter and Calendar by postal mail. There will be only a limited number of the Newsletter available at the General Meetings.

Thanks in advance for your combined assistance, David Haliczer Cathie DM is off overseas in May and doing several long walks. In Italy she will be doing a 4-5 day walk in Umbria and then a 710 walk in Spain along the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Trail. If that was not enough she will walk up the highest mountain in Spain, Mt Mulhacen (3,428m). We wish her all the best. Redencion has just returned recently from India and Nepal. In Nepal she did a trek in the Annapurna/Dhalaugiri region and in India she stayed at an ashram. She is now planning a trip to Italy to do one week of walks in the Dolomites and then to Spain to spend some time there. John M is off to do a 14 day walk along the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory in May.

All the best to our intrepid walkers and travellers. Page 1 of 6

General Information

Insurance for Social Activities

Membership Membership is still only $20 per year. Visitors pay $5 per walk for the first two walks to become a temporary member. On the third walk the remainder of the membership fee must be paid. Due to Insurance demands, a visitor must become a member on the 3rd walk.

Meeting Place

There has been a bit of confusion in the past about just what types of club social activities were covered by Public Liability Insurance. After negotiations with the Insurance Company by the Victorian Insurance representative the matter has now been clarified. There has been a very good outcome from this and is the first indication that bushwalkers may be able to negotiate more sensibly with the insurer to have some of the current activity exclusions relaxed in the next renewal.

General Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the East Brisbane State School, corner of Stanley Street and Wellington Road, starting at 7:30pm.

The following is a list of social and administrative activities that are now covered.

There is parking within the school grounds off Wellington Road. Consult a street directory, as there are a number of one-way streets in the area.

Club nights, activity planning and reporting, presentations (slides, videos, ppt), equipment talks, displays, sales, auctions etc

Tea/Coffee and cake/biscuits provided after the meeting.

Attending meetings of or with other organizations as a delegate (eg Federation, FMR)

Committee meetings/General meetings/AGMs etc

Attending conferences, seminars, workshops etc

Equipment for Hire The Club has a backpack (suitable for use as a day or through pack) for hire at $5.00 per week. QBW is also looking at purchasing further equipment in the near future. Any suggestions for equipment to buy would be appreciated. Also any person who has surplus equipment and would like to donate or sell to the Club, please contact Steve Moyle on 3800 3963.

Applying for funding/grants etc Arranging/organizing publications Promotional activities (stall at public event, book launch etc) Trivia/Quiz nights Dinner/Movies/Theatre/Concert/Dancing/Trots/Races/Winery etc Parties at public or private venues eg Xmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Farewells, Pyjama etc BBQs, picnics, social drinks as part of, or after club activities etc

Bivy Bag/Pack Liners for Sale The Club has purchased a quantity of pack liners from VicWalk suitable for through packs. They are 2 metres by 0.9 metres in a bright orange colour.

Ten pin bowling/table tennis/golf day/cricket match etc (non competitive)

The packliners can double as an emergency bivvy bag and have helpful information printed on them.

Boat/ferry cruise (possibly with food/drinks/entertainment)

They are available from the Club for $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00.

Dianne Cox Linda Hellmuth Barbara Makepeace Steve Hill Paul Makepeace David Haliczer Richard Kolarski

3273 3484(H) 3395 0754(H) 3245 2186 (H) 0408 952 975 3245 2186 (H) 3879 8334(H) 3341 7509(H)

Other Voluntary Positions Equipment Officer Supper Convenor Federation Reps (2) FMR Reps (2) Campsite Monitors

Clean up Australia activities Australia Day/Anzac Day activities etc Tree planting/environmental activities etc

The Management Committee For 2003 Secretary Treasurer Outings Secretary Membership Officer Social Secretary Training Officer Editor

Roller/ice skating (at commercial venue)

Steve Moyle 3800 3963(H) Margaret Smith 3886 3342(H) Richard Kolarski 3341 7509(H) Margaret Smith 3886 3342(H) David Haliczer 3879 8334(H) Richard Kolarski 3341 7509(H) Barbara Makepeace 3245 2186 (H) Richard Kolarski 3341 7509(H) Gary Woodward 3245 2695(H) Ed Thistlethwaite 3374 2198(H)

Charity walks/fun runs etc Other community service activities (eg assisting NPWS in cleanup and restoration of facilities destroyed in bushfires/flora and fauna surveys etc) Singalong/karaoke night Special Note Public meetings/protest rallies/demonstrations are also covered but with the following provisos: 1.The Insurer will not provide cover under the policy for acts of violence carried out by the Club or members. 2. Property damage or bodily injury suffered by the Club or members caused by acts of violence by other members or other protesters/demonstrators is covered but there is a policy excess of $5,000 whilst attending such events. In addition, clubs are to give specific instructions to any would-be club protesters or demonstrators that they leave the area immediately any violence occurs or is suspected.

Note: The Club presently monitors the campsites at Ratatat Hut and Running Creek Falls. This assists the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in ensuring the campsites are in good condition.

From the Editor Thanks to all who submitted articles and photos. This and past Newsletters can be downloaded from the Club web site at http://www.geocities.com/qldbwc/newsletr.html. The deadline for articles for the June Newsletter is 27/5/2003. Page 2 of 6

New Members Paul Evans

Noelene McCay

Christine Harrison

Julie Prystupa

Cliff Harrison Number of financial members

89

Beginners Rogaine

Special Coming Events

Saturday 14 June 2003

FMR Training Weekend Date:

23rd-25th May, 2003

Venue: Mt Barney Lodge (Hall with Power, Showers & Toilets) Cost:

$20.00 (Excludes camping fees, but includes supper, hall hire and equipment charge)

Aims:

To help members learn, in an enjoyable and interesting way, some of the skills of use to bush walking groups.

In conjunction with the Queensland Rogaine Association there will be a rogaine specifically for bushwalkers who may not have tried rogaining before. It will be held at Gap Creek Reserve Rd at the back of Mt Coot-tha beginning at 8.30am. Cost $10.00. Map supplied and BBQ facilities available. Bring water, compass and food. Contact Richard on 3341 7509 for more information.

To encourage members to lead and participate in adventurous walks.

Great South West Walk

To enhance the skills of present bushwalkers.

Beginning September 22nd 2003 for two weeks. The walk begins and ends in Portland, Victoria, and is 250 km in its entirety but there is no place on the walk above 300m. The track is well graded and every campsite has a toilet and water tanks.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE: FRIDAY 23rd May 8.30 PM Optional

For more information ring David Haliczer on 3879 8334(H)

Arrive Mt Barney Lodge Campsite Supper (Tea, coffee & biscuits)

Lord Howe Island

SATURDAY 24th May

19 October 2003.

9-00-10.30 WORKSHOPS

One week of walking is being planned on this World Heritage Island. $200 deposit required to secure booking on flight.

Introduction by Peter Webster Navigation by vegetation/Bush Tucker (David Haliczer) Medical Emergency (Frank Bowling) 10.30

Contact Danuta Gur on 3345 3971(a/h) or Lynn Cavanagh on 3376 5053 (a/h), 0407 671 379, [email protected] if interested.

MORNING TEA

Tasmania

11.00-12.30 PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS Maps and Navigation (Richard Kolarski)

December 2003/January 2004

Looking for a Lost Party (Neil Gray)

The itinerary for this trip to Tasmania is now finalized. 29 - 31 December 2003. Easy 3 day throughwalk on Freycinet Peninsula.

12-30-1-30 LUNCH 1.30-2.30 TALKS Radios (Peter Webster)

2 - 5 January 2004. Moderate to hard 4 day throughwalk in Pine Valley.

Callout sheets/Forms/Base (Ron Farmer)

8 - 12 January 2004. Hard 5 day throughwalk South West Cape.

2.30-5.00 MINI-SEARCH

13 - 19 January 2004. Hard 7 day throughwalk South Coast Walk.

Practical adventure (Phil Box, Simon Wood, Ron Farmer) 5.00-6.00 Equipment and Ropes display (Phil Box)

You can come along for one, two, three or all of the walks above. The South West Cape and South Coast Walk involve a flight to Melaleuca from Hobart.

6-00-7.30 DINNER

Contact Richard on 3342 7509 for more information.

7.30

ENTERTAINMENT

Coming Socials

Guest speakers from QPWS (Allan Williams and Elizabeth Ashman)

Dinner at the Roman Empire Restaurant

SUNDAY 25th May

Friday, 23 May 2003

9.00-10.30 TALKS

Dinner at the Roman Empire Restaurant on the corner of Creek and Pine Mountain Road, Carindale starting at 7.00pm.

Emergency First Aid (Richard Kolarski)

For more details on the socials contact Paul at 3245 2186.

Emergency Communications EPIRB, GPS, Mobile Phone (Peter Webster)

Past Socials

Knots (Phil Box)

Indoor Climbing

10.30-11.00 MORNING TEA 11.00-12.00 TALKS Ethics (Pam Collom)

Our instructor took us through the belaying procedure which allows the climber to safely ascend knowing that if they fall or slip they can be safely lowered by their partner. We were soon let loose on the walls after some practice under supervision.

Where to from here? (Everyone) 12.00

LUNCH

1.00

CONCLUSION AFTERNOON FREE

This Training Weekend is open to all members of all clubs and will have UNLIMITED places available. Contact Richard on 3341 7509 for more information.

15 February 2003

Twenty thrill seekers ranging in age from sixteen to sixty took to the vertical wall at Rocksports Indoor Climbing Gym to prove that this is a sport for everyone who’s willing to give it a go.

Some battled a fear of heights and slowly crept up the wall while other newcomers ascended like a rat up a drainpipe (an overhanging one) embarrassing the regulars. Whatever the result, everyone had a great time. Thanks to all who attended.

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Linda

the Sunshine Coast lived up to its name and our little patch of mountain was rain free.

Past Walks Tunbubudla

9 February 2003

Only a week before the walk to Bribie was scheduled wild fires caused the evacuation of four streets near the planned route and placed the local high school on a high alert. Even if we had foreseen the coming of the rains parts, if not all the area, would have been a seared wasteland. So what was to have been a leisurely, medium length walk through remnant heath-land rich in bird life (the NPWS' words, not mine) had to be re-thought at the last minute; and to keep the walk in roughly the same area I decided to look to the south end of the Glass House Mountains. Enter East Tunbubudla, largest of The Twins, located just west of Beerburrum, and one of the less visited bushwalking destinations in the area. The walk is through virgin bush and has the sort of beauty that you just don't get walking made tracks. Accordingly a small group is preferred to avoid scouring tracks through the area. So it was good in a way that due to late re-scheduling there were only four starters; Patricia, Kerry, Richard and myself. We started out for the northern ridge just after 9 am through open grassland to the base of the first of three rock slabs that relieved the tedium of short scrub bashing sections. The only trick was to avoid the slippery patches which were a legacy of the recent rain.

Morning Tea Break on Eerwah

To get to the base of the mountain we had to cross two deep gullies which were fortunately dry but the normally steep dry banks were muddy from previous rain and we soon started slipping and sliding amid howls of laughter. After the mud came the lantana but fortunately the path cut through had not yet grown over and we exited into light rainforest and yet more slippery mud. After a slightly exposed contour we ascended to the ridge top for morning tea. We then followed the ridge top to the summit and had lovely views to Point Glorious. After a little exploring we descended with a light sprinkle of rain and much more mud sliding. Our country cousins then headed for Gympie and a bath while the city slickers took to the Eumundi markets for a late lunch and shopping. Thanks to all for a great day.

Linda

Love Creek Falls and Hanging Valley 23 February 2003 All that came on this walk had a fantastic day. All week the weather had been wet, wet, wet, and we were looking for another lovely wet day but then the damn sun came out! On Mt Tunbubudla with Beerwah and Coonowrin in the Background

There are excellent panoramic views to the north from these rock slabs taking in Beerwah, Coonowrin, Ngungun, Tibberoowuccum and Tibrogargan. Not forgetting that they also give you the chance to go eye ball to eye ball with the motorists enjoying the reverse view from the top of the Glass House Mountains lookout on the Woodford road. It wasn't a long walk and we were on top in time for a late morning tea by the summit cairn. Our decent followed the west ridge down some loose scrambles and slippery rock to the saddle separating East and West Tunbubudla where we found an unmapped foot pad which led us out to the road. A "feature" of the walk for wildlife spotters was the many colourful jewel spiders and giant Golden Orb-weaving spiders which made sure they were noticed by weaving a succession of webs across every gap big enough for a bushwalker to fit through. Although in some cases the Orb-weavers were building on too grand a scale to be restricted by what passed for a track and instead they just stared down at us from large aerial webs as we passed beneath. At some stage another trip will be in order to assault West Tunbubudla and perhaps explore the track we followed out. All in all a successful walk which finished with lunch at the Glass House Mountains lookout and a chance to look for any late starters following in our footsteps. Trevor Smith

Mt Eerwah

22 February 2003

The aboriginals named Mt Eerwah after the death adder but that didn't deter our small group. Four walkers left Brisbane where it was pouring with rain to meet up with another six from Gympie to climb Mt Eerwah just off the highway near Eumundi. Fortunately

After organising a car shuttle the group of 7 left Maiala at 8am to Greenes Falls. At this point a rough bush track was followed north to the top of a rainforest knoll and then east past some of the biggest Sydney Blue Gum (Eucalyptus saligna) the group had ever seen. A quick descent led to beautiful Love Creek overhung with Bangalow Palms (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) and Yellow Carabeen (Sloanea woollsii). We carefully made our way down to Love Creek Falls where the sun came out and an executive decision was made to descend to the base of the falls where some great swimming and showering under the falls took place. The water was rocketing through from all the rain and this if for no other reason convinced us all that the best time to come here is during periods of heavy rains! The group then made their way up to the mezzanine platform in the falls where more swimming took place. Determined efforts at pencil diving could not see the bottom of the rock pool reached. We were convinced the pool here was over 3 m deep. At the top we lounged around with morning tea at hand. In all we would of spent at least an hour and a half swimming and dining at the falls in the sun! A quick rock hop up the creek to the tributary falls led to the ascent point for Mt D'Aguilar West Peak. On the way we passed a beautiful grove of some very old Cycads (up to 3m in height), each sporting a Crow's Nest Fern. Coming down the ridge was a "Go Bush" group led by the Brisbane Forest Park Ranger - Martin who were on the way to Love Ck. Soon we arrived at Hanging Valley where lunch was consumed. Hanging Valley is a wonderland rainforest environment. After this we headed for the cars near Tenison Woods Mountain. Sadly the walk was over by 3:30pm and we headed off to Samford for pies.

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Kobble Creek

9 March 2003

Kobble Creek

A fairly easy to moderate day walk from the Lepidozamia car park area near Mt Glorious. A lucky 13 walkers set off up the Lepidozamia track to near the technical end of the track. From this point a fire trail was followed along a ridge system until a decent into Kobble Ck was made. We all felt good that the arduous descent wasn't an ascent but as with many walks around here we knew we had a long ascent in the afternoon. We arrived above a waterfall that dropped into a tremendous waterhole.

Love Creek Falls

To finish off I would like to say the following. Wet weather can make the experience that much richer. For instance on this walk we had great water flow in creeks, superb waterfalls, rich bird life, beautiful mists, glorious heavy rain showers that you could hear in the distance like a waterfall that came closer and closer until you were under it, and great camaraderie as all-weather walkers are great company. Thanks to all who came and made this a terrific walk. David

Mt Nimmel

The waterhole was a beaut morning tea spot complete with great swimming. If you must bust an ear drum from water pressure anywhere in the world, it would be harder to find more picturesque water holes. After morning tea we had a beautiful rock hop down to the tributary from the Mt D'Aguilar catchment. Several beautiful gorges were explored along this tributary and eventually we found ourselves at D'Aguilar Falls for a lunch time swim. During the day we met some Brisbane Bushwalkers who had an alternative name for these falls but I am sticking to the name Martin Fangland of BFP headquarters gave us. From the falls, the group followed a track on the north bank up and around the falls and then up a ridge to the Piper Comanche track. From here it was an easy walk back to the cars. Many thanks to Linda Hellmuth for organising and leading this walk and many thanks to those who came. The walk and the company were a lot of fun.

16 March 2003

On a beautiful Sunday morning 17 walkers met at Mudgeeraba before driving to the end of Mt Nimmel Road above Little Nerang Dam. From here it was an easy walk along a forestry access road to our morning tea break in a forest clearing. Along the way we passed over Mt Nimmel and followed the ridge top into Springbrook National Park. After a short rest we headed off track and followed a ridge up to Paiges Pinnacle. The forest here is spectacular with tall timbers and lots of cycads, some with large seed cones. One very tall cycad must have been 3-4 metres high. Cycads are very slow growers so it must have been very old. A small rocky cliff had to be climbed before we skirted around the Pinnacle to its far end. From here it was an easy climb to the top of the Pinnacle to enjoy the views over the Gold Coast and the waterfalls of Springbrook. Some of the group chose to move on to a clearing for lunch. There was hardly any breeze so it quite humid and hot in the sun. We returned the same way but it was all downhill.

Camping Permits You can now use the Internet to book and pay for camping permits to a number of Queensland National Parks and State Forests. It also answers some frequently asked questions on camping in National Parks and State Forests and has some camping tips. The web address is https://www.smartservice.qld.gov.au/AQ Camping Permits and information can also be obtained by phone by calling 13 13 04. The Queensland Government is at present trialing extended hours of operation from March to June 2003 for phone bookings. You can now phone 13 13 04 on Saturday mornings from 8am to 12 noon to book and pay for campsites by credit card.

FOR SALE Garmont Boots NZ size 7½. Very little use. $100. Phone June 3863 4865

Just before reaching the forestry road black clouds and thunder started to threaten. After a short break at the clearing we hurried for the cars but the rain clouds stayed away and we all made it back to the cars dry. I would like to thank everyone on the walk for their great company and for being so helpful and considerate of the other walkers in the group. It certainly makes my job as leader enjoyable when everyone helps out. Thanks. Barbara

David

Scarpa Boots Size 8 Worn only twice $100 Phone Steve 3800 3963 Any current member may insert a For Sale or Wanted notice in the Newsletter for free. Ring 3341 7509.

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Specific Exit Strategies when Lost in South East Queensland Off-track walking often involves degrees of being navigationally challenged and I attribute the skills of navigating I have now to dealing with these situations in the past. Each incident ought to be regarded as a learning experience and not a frustrating waste of time. The worst experience for me in southeast Queensland was between Tweed Trig and Mt Gipps where the presence of parallel ridges and an absence of clear foot pads led to an unplanned overnight stay in Grady's Ck. Luckily this was during an extended hike and I was in mobile phone range near Richmond Gap the following day. So no-one had to worry needlessly or begin a search. Hikers ought to be forgiving of their leaders if they stray offcourse. Sometimes the different unplanned route is much more interesting and wilderness based and the group is privileged to learn about areas that perhaps none in the group have ventured into before. On rare occasions (and the odds are this will happen to the best of us) an impenetrable feature may be encountered such as a cliff, thick vegetation, or waterfall. Consider it a new discovery rather than a reason to be critical of the walk leader. The walk leader on an off track walk ought to have the experience and terrain reading skills to negotiate the feature safely with the group. Some tips: 1. Don't panic - the worst that is likely to happen is that you will be late getting back. 2. Don't rely entirely on a GPS. Canopy coverage can distort readings and even prevent readings. 3. Ridges are better to follow as a general rule in SEQ than creeks. The nature of the volcanic southeast is such that creeks are rocky, slippery and slower to progress along. Many creeks above 500m in altitude end in gorges with waterfalls that can lead to injury. Many ridges have had logging tracks in the past and most walking tracks seem to follow the highest ridges. Creeks are especially dangerous in wet weather due to slippery rocks and increased water flow. Yes you will get to civilization but you are likely to be battered and bruised as well.

Mt Barney: If you get fogged in, a bearing should be taken and followed to Barney Saddle from where the Peasant's Ridge route is now clearly marked. Do not go down Barney Gorge or Rocky Ck if it is wet as they can be both slippery and dangerous. Mt Ballow region: This region is cloaked in thick rainforest. Heading South would lead towards Woodenbong, North towards Mt May, and East to Burnett Ck. Half a day of walking along these bearings would be hard but would be enough to get you to fire trails or roads. Mt Clunie: If East of the rabbit fence head north into the Watson Ck catchment. At Watson Ck Falls walk west to the ridge (rabbit fence and near the border gate). If west, you need to find the main ridge back to the top of Mt Clunie as there are many cliffs in this area. Keep exploring in a systematic way remembering that the right ridge runs almost East - West in a line. Wilson's Peak - the creeks can be followed into Wilson Ck. This will end at Kinnanes Falls and the Verandah. If you don't know the route stay on the top of the ridge heading north west until there are no cliffs to the north. Head North to the road. Main Range - to find the main scenic rim route move east until the escarpment is found. If you need to make a safe descent it is better to go West as the slopes are gentler and the valleys higher. There are many nice property owners in Emu Ck and Swan Ck valleys. Mount Mistake - Creeks to the north have road heads leading to Laidley. Ridges run east to the main Mount Mistake Ridge that follows the Winder track to Mt Mistake. It takes about 5 hours to walk from Mt Mistake to the start of the Winder track. Brisbane Forest Park - appears to have a herring bone design. The main road acts as a backbone with long ridges leading north and south. Stay on the ridge tops and head to the main road. David Haliczer

Emergency Service Numbers To Use When Calling From Your Mobile Phone Mobile phones should not be relied upon for all emergency communications but they can be an effective means of communication.

4. Use a compass and keep to a bearing that by the map will lead to a landmark (creek, ridge, track) that you will be familiar with. 5. Go back if the terrain is too rough. All of the major national parks in SEQ have areas that are treacherous. Sometimes even the 1:25 000 map series do not adequately show cliffs and waterfalls. Turn around if: the slope is too steep, there are a lot of loose rocks, you come to the top of a cliff, the vegetation is thick wait-a-while, lantana, native raspberry, or Maiden's Blush. The habitat of these plants is usually specific to a small area like the top of the ridge or an open patch in rainforest. 6. Carry a mobile phone. The top of most mountains will give reception. Tracks are usually also found on mountaintops and are the means to get a GPS reading or map fixes. 7. Enjoy it - there is little to be worried about in the area. You will probably survive longer uninjured in these areas than the Queen St Mall. What to do if lost in these areas: East Lamington: Head up or south to meet the Border track, Ship-stern, or Dave's Ck circuit. Don't go down as each creek has a major waterfall to negotiate. West Lamington: If below 400m, most creeks are free of their major waterfalls and can be followed, otherwise move west and south on ridges that will lead to Christmas Ck or Running Ck. Do not head south to Grady's Ck, as it is a hard watercourse to follow. Lever's Plateau: Head North as the north side is largely cleared. Once the border fence is met, follow it to the Avocado farm, the road leading north from below Mt Tanna, or Palen Ck Prison Farm or further to Mt Lindsay Border Gate or Richmond Gap.

Not all areas are covered by mobile phones and even in the areas covered, local geography eg in a canyon, may make getting a call out impossible. 112 To call emergency services in Australia or internationally within an area of GSM coverage dial 112. This will work regardless of a handset not having a SIM card and regardless of any phone security settings. Also when calling 112 from a GSM handset, the call will be attempted via any available GSM network, regardless of your service provider. 000 To call emergency services anywhere in Australia within an area of CDMA network coverage dial 000. A normal 000 call can be attempted from any mobile phone, however CDMA handsets do not generally allow the ease of access and cross-network roaming capability that 112 provides. Calls to 000 will be attempted via any available CDMA network, regardless of your service provider. GSM or CDMA The easiest way to tell if your phone is on the GSM or CDMA network is to remove the battery and see if there is a SIM card inserted into the phone. GSM phones use a SIM card to hold important customer details, including the telephone number. Australian CDMA phones do not have SIM cards at this time.

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