200509 Newsletter

QUEENSLAND BUSHWALKERS CLUB Inc. Newsletter

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

September 2005

Lizard Point

Club News Pilgrimage 19 – 21 August 2005 Nineteen members of QBW attended this year’s Pilgrimage run by the Redland Bushwalking Club. It turned out to be a weekend of plenty of people, plenty of room and plenty of fun. Most of our members arrived Friday afternoon at Bigriggen where the Pilgrimage was held to find no lack of space in the 100 acres of bushland making up the camping park. There were 220 bushwalkers present which is the record number for attendance but there was never the feeling of being crammed in. That night there was live singing plus fires in braziers to keep the cold out. And it was cold that night dropping close to zero degrees. Some people talked well into the night. On the Saturday there were about ten walks to choose from. Due to the large numbers doing Mt Maroon, John Brunott from our club volunteered to lead an alternate way up this mountain. The day was sunny with just a bit of chill in the air. Though it threatened to rain with some dark clouds, there were no heavy downpours. All got back safely though one group did not return till well after dark. It was then time to prepare for the bushdance held in the open air with a bushband in attendance and some live entertainment. There was a light breakfast served on the Sunday morning. The pancakes were great. Later in the morning were the presentations, and the Glasshouse Bushwalkers took the boot to hold Pilgrimage 2006. Many thanks to Redland Bushwalking Club for their terrific effort. It was the small things such as the coffee shop and memorabilia from past bushwalking days that made it special.

Happy Birthday There was a dinner plus surprise birthday party on Friday the 26th of August held at a restaurant at Coorparoo. At least 27 members attended to celebrate John M.’s 70th birthday. At a time when most people are thinking of putting their feet up John is still working in his trade. He is also an active bushwalker leading walks for our club. He finds time somehow to travel overseas having been to China about a year ago and now just returning from a trip to Iceland. Evelyn planned this party and the highlight was the blowing out of the candles on the cake. See the photo inside. Many thanks to Evelyn for her organizing this event. John has more trips planned in the future. We wish him many more years of bushwalking, travel and good health.

Petrol Donations With the recent increase in petrol prices, the committee at the last meeting decided to increase the recommended petrol donation to 10cents a kilometre. However it should be noted that this is a suggested value only and the driver is free to ask for more or less than the recommended rate. There are many factors that need to be taken into account, the distance of the journey, the number of people in the car, the size of the car, etc. Many of our members do not have cars and rely heavily on the good will and generosity of members willing to act as drivers. Please note again that the donation is something that is between the driver and passenger with the Club only making a suggestion.

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General Information

The Management Committee

Meeting Place Club 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. 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. There is also parking in Wellington Road.

President

Trevor Cox

3273 3484 (H)

Vice President

Trevor Davern

0411 512 202

Secretary

Bob Gur

3345 3971 (H)

Tea/Coffee and cake/biscuits are provided after the meeting. A coin donation would be appreciated.

Membership Officer

Ken Walters

3344 1927 (H)

Editor

Richard Kolarski

3341 7509 (H)

Membership

Social Secretary

Evelyn Campbell

3809 2354 (H)

Before a visitor can go on a walk, he/she must be a Member (Probationary or Ordinary) or be a member of an affiliated club.

Training Officer

Frank Garland

3341 5207 (H)

Membership of QBW is only $20 and lasts till the end of the Club’s financial year which is on the 30th of June each year.

Other Voluntary Positions

Treasurer

Gary Woodward

3245 2695 (H)

Outings Secretary

David Kenrick

3349 8238 (H)

Equipment Officer

Steve Moyle

3800 3963 (H)

Supper Convenor

Danuta Gur

3345 3971 (H)

A non-member automatically becomes a Probationary Member on his/her first walk after signing the waiver form. There is no fee payable to become a Probationary Member.

Federation Rep

Richard Kolarski

3341 7509 (H)

Federation Rep

Trevor Cox

3273 3484 (H)

However a Probationary Member must become an Ordinary Member on his/her 2nd walk by filling out a membership form and paying the membership fee.

FMR Rep

Richard Kolarski

3341 7509 (H)

FMR Rep

Frank Garland

3341 5207 (H)

Ordinary Membership

Campsite Monitors

A person may become an Ordinary Member by filling out a membership form and handing the form to a committee member or walk leader and paying the $20.00 membership fee.

Ratatat Hut Running Creek Falls

An Ordinary Member has the right to vote at an AGM or be elected to a committee position. A Probationary Member has neither of these rights.

Throakban

Probationary Membership

Members of Another Bushwalking Club Members of another bushwalking club affiliated with the Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs or another State Federation are covered by the same Insurance as QBW. It is not necessary for them to become a member of our Club to go on our walks.

Mt Superbus Spicers Peak Mt May

Barbara Makepeace Richard Kolarski Gary Woodward Kerry de Clauzel Trevor Smith Christine & Cliff Harrison Ann Kemp John Brunott

Editors Pic

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 also has some abseiling gear for use by Club members. The gear includes ropes, harnesses and helmets. Ring Steve. Also any person who has surplus equipment and would like to donate or sell to the Club, please contact one of the Committee members or Steve Moyle on 3800 3963.

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. The packliners can double as an emergency bivvy bag and have helpful information printed on them. They are available from the Club for $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00.

Club Shirts

John Celebrating his 70th

The club still has a number of Club polo shirts for sale. They are available in L, M and S size. $20.00 each

New Members

EPIRB Available for Members The Club has purchased an EPIRB. It will be available to any member of the Club at no charge for use on weekend or weekday walks. If you would like to take the EPIRB on a walk, ring 3341 7509 on where to pick up and return the EPIRB.

Winsome Abbott Johnson

Anne Foss

Clodagh Barwise-Smith

Elizabeth Heywood

Rosemary Collins

Sandy Thomas

Colin Farley

Emergency Space Blankets The Club has a supply of these for sale at $2.50 each.

No of financial Ordinary Members

93

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Special Coming Events Great Australian Bushwalk

Past Walks

16 October 2005

The National Parks Association Qld will again be organising The Great Australian Bushwalk in liaison with other states. Last year's event was successful, with walks in all states and some high profile political patronage. It received nationwide coverage on the ABC. This event is intended to encourage new and old walkers to venture outside to enjoy natural landscapes and values. It is a good vehicle to introduce new members to clubs and associations. It is expected that each bushwalking club will organise its own daywalks, leaders etc similar to usual arrangements. Each club will be expected to have adequate insurance cover for themselves and any guests. Any queries to Cathie Duffy Masters ph 07 3394 1030 or Warren Martens 07 3288 8508

Christmas Party 2005

2 – 4 December 2005

Bookings are now being taken for the QBW Christmas Party. See Evelyn soon as bookings to be made by 1st November. Date Location

Fri night 2nd December to Sun 4th December Crystal Waters Permaculture Village, Conondale. Situated in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, approx. 100km north of Brisbane. Accommodation Costs Bunkhouse (Sleeps 24, there are 4 rooms with 6 beds in each) $18 per person per night Camping / Van Site $10 per person per night, $5 per subsequent person per night on same campsite. Power $1 extra per person per night. Room for more than 20 campsites Facilities Amenities Block with Showers and Toilets Basic Camp Kitchen and BBQ area with shelter, bench tables and seats, fridge, two gas burners, electric jug and fireplace. A fire is permitted if no restrictions at the time. There is a shop on site selling snacks, lunches, crafts and local produce. Please bring For Campers – All camping gear For Bunkhouse - Bedding All cooking and eating utensils All food for meals except for Saturday Dinner Dinner The Saturday Dinner will be a catered meal in a function room at Crystal Waters, $20 per head. BYO wine etc. Bushwalking Plenty of possibilities at Conondale National Park, Obi Obi Gorge or Kondalilla National Park.

Namadgi National Park

Binna Burra to Green Mountains D/W

7 May 2005

Leaving home in the rain is never a good way to start a walk but, as often happens, it was cloudy but dry at Canungra. We swapped vehicles with the Green Mountains to Binna Burra traverse group and the eight of us headed off to start our walk. There had been quite a lot of rain, especially along the actual border escarpment and we walked through more mud than I have seen in years. It didn’t actually rain enough for raincoats and we walked through cloud for much of the way: the perfect way to experience rainforest. Our only real views were from Joalah Lookout, an hour’s walk out along the track. Morning tea was had at Dragoon Bird Creek with the leeches, and lunch at the Toolona Circuit junction, the spot most sheltered from the strong winds blowing up the cliff face from the Tweed Valley. Four k’s from O’Reillys and the sun came out so we could see across to the Darlington Range. Back down the mountain to Canungra for coffee. The traverse group were nowhere to be found. This time the Border Track group finished first. Thanks to all who came on the walk, especially John for allowing his car to be used for the transport exchange. PS What’s your rego number, John?

Mid Traverse D/W

Patricia 7 May 2005

This walk was in conjunction with Patricia's Border Track walk. The sixteen of us (eight in each group) met at Canungra and we swapped cars so that when we finished the walk we could hop back in our own cars. Our group drove up towards O'Reillys and we left one car at the carpark and another at Duck Creek Road. We set off down Bull Ant Spur and reached Blue Pool easily. The water was brown from recent rain and crossing West Canungra Creek was a bit tricky. On the other side of the creek we found a get up point and followed a spur and faint track up to the ridge. We followed this for a while and then dropped down the other side to Fountain Falls. Near the falls a massive tree had fallen down and broken off some of the lava columns along a cliff wall. We made our way gingerly through the wreckage and arrived at the falls in time for lunch.

7-22 January 2006

Namadgi National Park in the ACT and is the most northern of the Australian Alps national parks. There are a number of bushwalks available and this trip will mainly offer day walks and assistance for any through walkers who may want to do part of the Australian Alps Walking Trail. It will be summer with the wildflowers in bloom. I will need to know numbers by the end of November so that bookings in campgrounds can be made. Walks planned are Gibraltar Falls, Square Rock, Mt Aggie and Mt Franklin, Booroomba Rocks, Yankee Hat, Smokers Trail, Mt Tennent, Brandy Flat plus many more. These are mainly day walks and from easy to moderate. There will be time for rest days so that people may do some sight seeing in Canberra such as Parliament House, Black Mountain, Tidbinbilla etc. Contact Richard on 3341 7509 for more information.

At Noowongbill Lookout

There was another ridge to ascend on the other side. However there was no track to follow and we just made a steady climb up till we reached the crest. We found Noowongbill Lookout close by and enjoyed the warmth and sunshine in the open area. A final descent into Coomera River and another tricky crossing at Gwongoorool Pool. The final three kilometers are along a graded track and it made the final walk to the cars a relative breeze. We finally made it out after over 8 hours of walking. We met Patricia in Canungra who had been waiting for us and found that everyone had finished safely. Many thanks to Steve, Gil, Gerry, Ian, Maria, Marnie and Suzana who completed this strenuous walk. Richard

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Running Creek Falls T/W

14-15 May 2005

This was the second exploratory to Running Creek in a month. I was eager to explore the area up England Creek and to find a way to the top of the falls. There were only three of us so we took along the GPS and EPIRB. It was a straightforward walk to the campsite which we reached soon after 11.00am. We set up our tents and tried to explore up England Creek. This proved too slow a process as the rocks were wet and treacherous after recent rain. We decided to change plans and have lunch at the base of the falls. The falls were again spectacular.

On the Way to Rat-A-Tat

Out of the five, only one had not done a through walk before. Frank was keen and it showed as he was up front and leading. At Echo Point we had lunch and then started off on the ungraded track to Rat-A-Tat. There were a few ups and downs and we made our way slowly. Margaret seemed to have a fun time scrambling over the many large trees that had fallen over the track as her laughter rang out through the bush. After a bit of hesitation on my part about the correct turn-off to the campsite, it turned out to be too easy. Someone had put up the old nail-punched sign up on a tree to show the correct turn-off. Running Creek Falls

After a short rest, we began our exploratory to find a way to the top of the falls. We started up a ridge a hundred metres downstream from the falls. There was thick wait-a-while which tore at us and slowed us down. We reached a set of cliffs but found a way up them only to find another cliff line and then another. The vegetation changed from rainforest to scunge, to a grassy slope and then back to rainforest. We could not see the falls and were becoming tired from the constant uphill struggle. We decided to turn back and find another way down that did not involve the cliff lines. As we crossed a grassy area looking back we saw the falls. We were well above them and too far downstream. So much for my navigation! But we did have a great view of the falls that not too many would have seen! We made our way slowly down a few cliff lines and when we saw a rocky creek bed gully we followed it and it brought us to within 10 minutes walk of the campsite. We were all tired but relieved that we had made it back before dark. We slept well that night. Early next morning we packed up our tents and walked back to the cars. It had been a strenuous weekend of exploring. Many thanks to Gil and Patricia. We'll reach the top of the falls next time, won't we? Richard

Gap Creek Falls.

15 May 2005

I was pleasantly surprised to receive 18 names on the walk sheet for this easy 3/3 walk, I thought it must be due to the fact that I'm such a great leader until I noticed that the only other walk on that Sunday was a 7/7 of Daves, so I guess I got walkers by default. However we had a lovely day at the Gap, no water at the falls I'm afraid but I think that's the case all over. Ann Elliott joined us for her first walk with the club. Welcome Ann. I hope we see Ann on future walks. The day concluded with coffee and cake at Aratula. Thanks to all who came.

Trevor Cox

Rat-A-Tat Hut T/W

21-22 May 2005

The Rat-A-Tat hut campsite is a bit of a misnomer. The corrugated iron hut that used to be there is no more. However the area is simply beautiful, nestled in the middle of the rainforest with a small stream nearby. Five of us met up in Canungra and drove up to O'Reillys. There we left the cars, put on our through packs and set off up the Border Track.

At the campsite we put up our tents and did a small exploratory. The nearby creek was low and it was easy to scramble down the first two small waterfalls there. As night overtook us with clear skies above, there was another spectacle as the glow worms gleamed in the dark around us. A wonderful feeling of peace surrounded us. Next morning we were up early as soon as it was light and packed our things. The return trip seemed much shorter and we arrived at O'Reillys in time for lunch. Many thanks to Frank, Gil, Margaret and Noelene for their company. Richard

Double Peak

22 May 2005

A couple of years ago the first walk I was going to lead for the club was to double peak but an injury put paid to that idea. Last year I put it on again but it rained so I did another walk instead. This year it was third time lucky and we were greeted at our early morning rendezvous at Boonah by a beautiful clear day. I had limited the walk to eight participants which was just as well as we only had two 4WD’s to take us to our starting point at Windy Ridge. I had decided to go via Focal Peak for, although this isn’t the quickest way to Double Peak, it is more interesting and saves going up and back the same way. It was a quick walk down the track to the national park campsite on Yamahra Creek but a long climb up a well worn track to Montserrat Lookout. There we stopped to take in the excellent views over Mt. Barney and Gwyala Peak and have a refreshing drink. Following the compass and vague tracks along rainforested ridges brought us to the foot of Focal Peak and a stop for morning tea. I had decided instead of going over Focal Peak I would do a much shorter traverse over to Cedar Pass. I had read that this was not worth doing as it was easier to go over Focal Peak, but don’t believe it, as a 15 minute traverse brought us to a ridge just above Cedar Pass. There was a change of direction from here and by following the compass and terrain we went through the Pass and up the long climb to Durramlee. As we climbed it was interesting to see the type of rain forest change so when we were near the top we entered forest with a lot of Antarctic Beech Trees. The top of Durramlee is very scrubby and the track that was there when I was there last about eleven years ago is now very vague.

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Double Peak

An hours walk across the saddle and a tiring climb brought us to the top of Double Peak for a well earned lunch to take in the views that I reckon are probably the best in south east Queensland. After lunch we retraced our steps over Durramlee and continued past Mowburra Peak to drop down a shorter route to Yamahra Creek near Graces Hut and back to the cars and then back to Boonah for a beer or coffee. Thanks to all those who joined me on the walk. David Kenrick

Lizard Point via Mount Bell

28 May 2005

A brisk Saturday pre dawn found eighteen eager if a little suspicious-looking bushwalkers lurking around the Boonah public toilets in preparation for the short but scenic drive to our walk starting point on the Head Rd. After a short re-group at the parking area amongst the largest gathering of Subarus this side of the Moorooka Magic Mile we commenced a cool windy walk on the forestry trail leading towards Mt Bell. As Jennifer had made a considerable effort to pre plan our route to a turn off point near the summit our large group made steady progress through some lush and at times spectacular rain forest. After a mini break near a large forest of walking stick palms, which gave our map readers and satellite navigation enthusiasts time to check their notes and reassure us that all was well and we where on track, we made our way through the forest to join the established track to Lizard Point. Our early arrival at Lizard Point allowed us to enjoy a long lunch overlooking some of the best views on the Scenic Rim which was made even more pleasant with the arrival of some sunshine and an open area out from under the canopy to get a some much appreciated warmth. In the early afternoon we made slow but steady pace via the Steamers Lookout arriving back at the cars well before sundown. This allowed plenty of time for the usual refreshments break back in Boonah. As usual this walk was undertaken with all the good humour for which Queensland Bushwalkers Club has become well known. Special thanks should go to Jen for her meticulous pre planning and to Michael who soldiered on despite a nasty foot injury later in the day and to all other walkers who again made this walk a success. Steve P

Mt Clunie

29 May 2005

This walk was full of surprises. Mt. Clunie, from the s-w ridge is reasonably difficult with plenty of features, flora, cliffs, views plus a very steep descent. When I saw the list of walkers (not your gung-ho walker) I thought “Oh Boy! Can they do it?” Well everyone in the club is entitled to go on a walk if they are capable of doing the walk.

Because of a car shuffle the walk was limited to 10, with 4 on a cancellation list. On the day 1 person did not turn up or notify me, so someone missed out. We left Margaret’s car at the finish and went to our start at Mt Clunie Rd. Greg and Laleisha missed us at Boonah and a million to one chance found us just as we were about to leave on the walk. After a briefing where the walk was explained in detail, walkers were given the chance to turn around if they wanted. Our group was full of confidence, and we were on our way. A pleasant four klm road walk with plenty of redneck wallabies and pademelons feeding on the road grass encountered us along the way. We left the road for our climb up the ridge. Dean Workman led the way up, while I kept the group together. Luck was on our side, I normally go up the right side, but Dean went on the left where we came across two of the largest stinging trees (not the normal Gympie tree) any of us have ever seen. With nine of us standing side by side, we only went halfway across the trunk (that's the trunk, not the buttress.) This is an excellent ridge to go up. Out of the blue Margaret said, "Ken what did you mean by the, Oh Boy! when we started off this morning.” Well Margaret you're about to find out. There were three cliff faces to negotiate and it was a matter of finding the best way up. As there is no well worn track to follow, you have to find your own way up. It didn't take long for my anxiety to wane as our group managed those climbs with ease. Our next section is what I call the rock gardens. Sheer rock face on one side, dropping down to stunning bird's nest's and ferns in the gullies. This is the largest collection of healthy plants that I have seen anywhere. It is truly beautiful. After about one hour rock hopping along the cliff face, it was only a matter of a few more metres to reach the summit. Here we all decided to take a well-earned break. Lunch was overdue, so we sat down, refueled, and enjoyed the views. Then it was on to Mt. Clunie and the rabbit fence. None of my fellow walkers had been on this walk before, and had no idea how steep it was. Our first descent was quite easy as it leveled out before the "BIG DOWN". At the level section, comments from some of our group were that I had exaggerated, that it wasn't that steep at all. Guess what! It was even steeper than I had remembered and we all struggled down this section. We took a forced afternoon tea break, so as to allow everyone to regroup. Some jovial unprintable remarks were made about the poor buggers still negotiating their way down. It was a nice relaxing walk back to the cars for a 4.30pm finish. Then on to Boonah to reward ourselves with a well earned coffee and cake. Many thanks to all those who joined me on this walk. It was an absolute pleasure having you along. Hope to see you on my next outing.

Ken Walters.

Love and Cedar Creek D/W

5 June 2005

Seven people met up at Maiala for this walk along two of the creeks in Brisbane Forest Park. We parked our cars at the end of Alex Road and started the walk along an old forestry trail. After descending a short distance down the trail we came onto a small creek which we then followed. It had rained recently so we took it carefully negotiating a few small waterfalls. Finally the side creek joined onto Love Creek and we followed it downstream. Love Creek Falls were reached just in time for morning tea and we enjoyed the scenery from an eagle's point of view. We descended to the bottom of the falls by a side track which was very eroded and steep. The trees were used as hand holds. There was still more rock hopping to do and it was at this point that Patricia slipped on a wet rock and was very fortunate not to fall a further few more feet into a rocky pool. However she had hit her head badly and need a few minutes to recover. We had lunch at the junction of Love and Cedar Creeks beside a large pool that would be very inviting during the warmer months.

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The creek had a stack of lantana, barbed wire vine and old flood debris to get around and more bends than the map appeared to indicate. It took us just over an hour to cover the next 3 – 400 metres down the creek thinking that the junction must be around the next bend.

View of Mt Lindesay On the Way Down to Love Creek

The rock hop up Cedar Creek was slow as Patricia was still feeling the effects of the fall and she needed to be helped up some of the smaller waterfalls. At the base of Greene's Falls it was decided that Patricia and I would continue up to the picnic area while the others would take a longer route back to the cars. The walk back to the picnic area was uneventful and we were picked up a half hour later by the others. We stopped at Samford for afternoon tea. Many thanks to Anne for putting on this walk. Richard PS Patricia made a full recovery by the next day. Thanks to all who phoned to see how she got on.

Mt. Lindesay to Yellowpinch

11 June 2005

My original plan for this walk was to do a long car shuttle from Mt. Lindesay border gate to Yellowpinch picnic ground. However David Haliczer who had his name down for this walk suggested we do a cross over and swap car keys. After meeting at Rathdowney, the nine people on the walk split into two groups, three with David H. and four walkers coming with me. Starting from the Lindesay border gate, my group initially followed the border rabbit fence for a couple of kilometres until it drops sharply down hill and cuts across N.S.W. towards the border between Mt. Ballow and Mt. Clunie. From there we turned right and followed the border fence to the end where we entered rain forest and started climbing to the top of an approximately 800 metre knoll. Leaving the border at the top of the knoll we followed a ridge toward Mt. Ernest down into a saddle where we had our morning tea break. After morning tea we moved across the bottom of the saddle and up a steepish rise to another knoll where we found Dave’s group waiting for us. From this point we had to follow a long winding ridge down into Cronan’s Creek and the old logging road back to Yellowpinch. It was decided to have an early lunch so walked a couple of hundred metres along the ridge towards Mt. Ernest to rocky slabs where we could get out of the cool breeze and enjoy the excellent view of Mt. Barney on one side and a view of Mt. Lindesay, Levers Plateau and the Richmond River valley on the other. After lunch Dave H. took his group on an adventurous route back to Lindesay border gate and I took my group back to the knoll and started down the ridge to Cronan’s Creek. With only a few hundred metres to go and Cronan’s Creek just below us I took my eye off the ball and made a minor stuff up. Coming on to an old logging track we followed it down the back of the ridge and near the bottom hit a wall of lantana. No worries I thought, we’ll just work our way through the lantana about 50 metres to the creek on our right and follow this to Cronan’s Creek which must be only a couple of hundred metres away. BIG MISTAKE!

If I’d been smart, when I first hit the lantana I would have returned to the top of the ridge and navigated it properly. It’s great to be smart in hindsight. Luckily we had heaps of time up our sleeve and once we hit Cronan’s Creek we quickly found the old logging track and walked back to Yellowpinch. We returned to Rathdowney to find Dave Haliczer had beaten us back so we retired to the pub for a couple of welcome sherbets, return keys to their owners, and drive home. Thanks to all those who came on the walk for an enjoyable day and to Dave Haliczer for suggesting the cross over and saving a lengthy car shuttle. David Kenrick.

Glass House Mountains

19 June 2005

An overcast day but the walk must go on. A small change in our original plan to walk Mt Ngungun – next time.

Afternoon Tea

Meeting at the Mt Tibrogargan picnic area we soon made our way along the Trachyte Circuit. This is a walk through open woodland and heath between Mt Tibrogargan and Mt Tibberowuccum. The track is well sign posted and the views from Jack Ferris Lookout were pretty good. The sky looked quite ominous most of the time but we were not put off. On our return to the picnic area we decided that we would stroll up to the first lookout of Mt Tibrogargan and enjoy a leisurely lunch overlooking the mountains – Beerwah, Coonowrin, Tunbubulla and Tibberoowuccum. Jaz made her own way down with the help of dad. Good on you Jaz. The group then made their way to the Lookout on GlasshouseWoodford Road. At this point the skies opened with a light shower. A smaller group decided to check out the track, so in our raincoats, ponchos or holding our umbrella, we quickly made our way round. A very short track – 10 minutes if that. Next stop – coffee at the Wander in. A bit chilly but the conversation was warm. Tales of other walks and mountain scrambles delighted listeners and hopefully enticed new comers Elizabeth and Rosemary. Hope to see you again. Thank you to all who joined us.

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Bob & Danuta