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QBW on the Maiala walks
Club News
From the editor
Welcome to the first QBW newsletter for 2017!
It's been a bit hot lately, though not surprising since it is
summer in the sub-tropics. So perhaps people have
adjusted their walks timing, frequency, length or
location to suit. A number of our members are currently
taking advantage of cooler (and wetter) walking
conditions down south in the Tasmania /
Bass Strait region.
Following the same logic, I enjoyed four days of hiking
across the Victorian Alps over New Year, though it was
still quite warm despite the almost 2000 metres of
altitude. The sunshine was preferable to the 200
millimetres of rain the area experienced just prior to our
arrival, as several hikers who walked through the
downpour for two days assured us!
Walks close to water are proving popular as a bunch of
members found during a great base camp at Harry's
Hut on Noosa River over the Australia day weekend.
There is a walks planning day in later February where
you can bring ideas for walks you may wish to go on or
lead. Also in February is a social event that includes an
evening riverside stroll at Southbank / West End. Some
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Sunnybank Hills
QLD 4109
Email qldbwc@yahoo.com
Phone No 0478 239384
http://sites.google.com/site/qldbwc/
February 2017
Photo: Gerry Burton
walks may be added to the calendar at short notice
too, so keep checking.
Our March club meeting is important as we consider an
addition to our constitution. Details are on page 2.
Enjoy your reading and see you on the trail.
Michael H
New Members
We welcome Helen and Bruce Stephens into the club
this month and look forward to seeing you on walks
and activities through the year.
The club currently has 49 paid up members. Annual
membership is only $30 (that's half the cost of a take-
away coffee a month!!). Send your payment to Patricia
Kolarski or by direct transfer into the club bank
account. Details are on the newsletter's back page.
Walks Planning Day
A social afternoon is planned on 26 February at
62a Sewell Road, Tanah Merah starting at 3pm. This is
a good opportunity to catch up with other members of
the club. There is a swimming pool so bring your togs.
BYO nibbles, drinks and your choice of bbq food.
Along the way we'll plan some walks for the calendar.
Notice of QBW General Meeting 7 March 2017 February. Book online at the BVRT website and be at
The QBW club committee has unanimously agreed to the Linville Station at 7am for the shuttle bus.
seek a change to the club rules to allow the addition of Organisers claim this event is a cooler alternative to
a category of membership known as 'Life Membership'. the summer heat as you will make your own wind after
As the club constitution doesn't currently have this you pass through Blackbutt and drop down to Linville.
category, this decision needs to be ratified by the
broader club membership at a club meeting called with Coming Walks
a minimum of two weeks notice and notification of the
motion to be voted on. Any person wishing to come on a club walk must
contact the walk leader first. The leader will organise
All members are encouraged to attend this meeting the meeting place and car pooling and has full
to discuss this matter and vote on it. discretion on who can come on the walk. If possible
The committee hereby advises the wider club provide leaders with plenty of forward notice if you wish
membership that in accordance with the laws to nominate for a walk or to change your plans.
governing an incorporated association regarding a Nominations close 9:00pm on the Wednesday prior to
change of rules, a general club meeting will be held at a weekend trip or by 9.00pm on the Monday before
7.30pm on 7 March 2017 in addition to the regular club Wednesday trips.
meeting for the purpose of voting on the following
special resolution: More details are available in the club calendar.
1. Member categories – a new category of 'Life February 2017
Member' be inserted into the Rules of the Club. It is 5-12 Sun-Sun Flinders Island (Tasmania) B/C
proposed that the wording should be: Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618
(b) Life (Available only to those individuals who have 7 Tues Club meeting 7.30pm (Buranda)
rendered conspicuous and meritorious services to the Robin Laban 0478 239 384
club; awarded at a General Meeting and then only on 12 Sun Mt Coot-tha short walks D/W
the unanimous recommendation of the Management Margie Rae 0431 379 979
Committee.) 24 Fri Walk / dinner (Southbank) SOC
Meet at black box artwork between Art
Gallery and Victoria bridge. Walk to West
End Gardens restaurant cnr Melbourne/
General News Edmonstone Sts via riverside.
Julie Woodyatt 0458 477 332
Mt Mee Gantry Petition 26 Sun Walks planning meeting 3pm BBQ SOC
A petition collated by the Dayboro District Historical 62a Sewell Road, Tanah Merah
Society and tabled in State Parliament on 29 Michael Hoopmann 0401 527 017
November called for the preservation of the Mt Mee
Gantry. Hon Dr Steven Miles MP responded that the March 2017
gantry has structural and public safety issues. NPSR is 5 Sun Mt Cordeaux / Bare Rock (Aratula) D/W
doing a lengthy assessment of the implications of Helen McAllister 0419 684 319
repairing it which will include cultural heritage values. 7 Tues Club meeting 7.30pm
Robin Laban 0478 239 384
Finding your Wild Side
Wildlife Qld is hosting a Wild Women: Brunch for Proposed Walks
Wildlife on 4 March 2017 as an International Women's
Snow hikes Sept/Oct 2017 B/C
Day Event. Sharon Pincott, International Wildlife
Warrior and author of Elephant Down is special guest. Members are invited to join a trip to the NSW snow
The brunch is 10am to 2pm and the venue is the Ship country around late September/early October. The plan
Inn on Stanley Street South Brisbane. Cost is $45. is to stay at Jindabyne for a week and do increasingly
Contact Janelle on 3844 0129 or wpsq@wildlife.org.au more challenging daywalks in the snow. These may
include Mt Kosciusko, Cootapatamba Hut and Blue
80th Anniversary of Stinson Rescue, 18/19 Feb 2017 Lake. Cost may be around $400 per person. It will be
All are welcome to come along for this memorable necessary to confirm your participation by March 2017.
weekend. Contact Mobile: 0413 364 219 / email: There is now only space for one more person!
cabins@christmascreek.net.au or see the website You can get an idea of what to expect by watching this
www.christmascreek.net.au More details in the video: https://youtu.be/jl9PogQiAuM. For more
November newsletter. info contact Margie Rae at margierae4@gmail.com .
Great Noosa Trail Walk 2017
The 2017 GNTW in Sept/Oct is sold out. However you Past Walks
can sign on to a wait list and still potentially make it on Maiala 8 January 2016 D/W
to the walk. www.greatnoosatrailwalk.com.au has info.
Maiala, a popular meeting place for walks in the Mt
Glorious area, is usually cooler than Brisbane, and I
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail ride
thought a short easy walk in the rainforests in the
An event is being held to ride 42km along the rail trail mountains would be a relaxing way to start the New
from Yarraman to Linville on the BVRT on Saturday 11 Year walking, especially in summer.

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Lynn, Patricia, John and I carpooled from Samford and
met Aileen and Bert at Maiala. This is obviously a
popular spot for birdwatching as there were some keen
birdwatchers with their paparazzi style lens opposite
the park, and as we started the walk we met some
familiar faces from other walking clubs who were
birding as well.
On our walk, we spotted a pair of brown doves, rufus
fantail, wrens and a curious yellow breasted robin
playing with its image in a car mirror, and of course
there were many that were heard but not seen.
Baroon Pocket Dam to Kondalilla Falls D/W
Saturday 7 January 2017
Just the five of us were prepared to risk wet weather
and a possible storm for this 11km walk beside Obi Obi
Creek. Some rainforest as well as less dense forest
kept us out of the sun for most of the walk. Luckily the
humidity was bearable and I did offer a swim at the end
for those interested.

Photo: Patricia Kolarski

Visitor, Suzie, managed the walk easily though most of
us were happy to get to the first lookout and take a
Photo: Gerry Burton
breather as well as photos.
As well as the birds, there were many sighting of
This is a popular part of the Sunshine Coast Great
paddymelons as well as an interesting variety of fungi
Walk and most members would have done it several
& mushrooms.
times so no description is necessary. Just a comment
that the circuit from the Montville end that goes down
The Greenes Falls track is along a graded track to a
to the bottom of the falls is now open again.
boardwalk overlooking the falls and after the recent
rains, there was some water trickling over the falls. The
Thanks to Gail, Lyn, Noelene and Suzie for coming on
track passes through sub-tropical rainforests and over
this lovely walk with me.
pools but although it was not raining on the day, the Patricia
track and boardwalks were slippery and muddy, as I
soon found out when I slipped sideways while stepping
over a large log, and ended up with legs and shorts
covered with the red clay. On the return trip, we took
the Cypress Grove track and the Rainforest Circuit,
before getting back to Maiala where we enjoyed
morning tea at a picnic table under the shade of one of
the trees.

It was then on to the second part of the walk along the

Western Window Track which begins opposite Maiala,
and runs along the escarpment through shady
rainforest. There are great views to the west from the
lookout. After descending down some stone steps, we
continued on to Lawton Road, where the track
terminates. We had a brief stop before returning the
same way.

However on the return trip we continued on to Joyners

Ridge Road where we left the track and made our way
back to the picnic area to have lunch under one of the
picnic shelters. It was then on to The Elm Haus for
coffee. Kondalilla Falls Photo:Qld Govt - NPSR
Gerry Burton

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 General Information Club Equipment
QBW Management Committee Compasses Topo Maps
Steripen First Aid Kits
President Robin Laban 0478 239 384
The above are available for loan by members at nil cost.
Secretary Marion Laban 0405 536 718
Contact Mary Sherlock 0457 990 067 to obtain these items.
Treasurer Gerry Burton 0408 793 715
Garmin GPS
Outings Officer Helen McAllister 0419 684 319
5 GPSs which have a 20 metre contour topo map of the whole
Membership Officer Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618 of Australia included.
Media Officer Michael Hoopmann 0401 527 017 PLBs with inbuilt GPS
Training Officer Vacant 5 PLBs with inbuilt GPS. The PLBs will be made available at
Social Secretary Julie Woodyatt 0458 477 332 each club meeting and will need to be returned at the following
club meeting.
Other Voluntary Positions Contact Gerry Burton on 0408 793 715 to book these items.
Equipment Officer Mary Sherlock 0457 990 067
Supper Convenor Mary Sherlock 0457 990 067 Reciprocal Walks with Other Clubs
Librarian Nolene McCay 0488 490 264 Redlands Bushwalking Club
BWQ Rep Gerry Burton 0408 793 715 Only stipulation is that Redlands club members have priority
over visitors. Calendar is available at:
BWQ Rep Richard Kolarski 0422 429 717 http://www.redlandbushwalkers.org.au/static/calendar.html
Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland (BOSQ)
Insurance Hotline 1300 574 980
BOSQ allows financial members from other bushwalking clubs
Meeting Place affiliated with Bushwalking Queensland to join in BOSQ
Club meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month starting at activities without having to become members of BOSQ or pay
7.30pm. There is no club meeting in January. visitor fees. This will be with the agreement of the activity leader.
Members of BOSQ will have priority for nominations.
Meetings are held at the Little King's Hall on the corner of Carl Calendar is available at http://www.bosq.bwq.org.au/
and O'Keefe Streets, Buranda. Entry is via the gate on Carl St.
There is parking within the grounds and in Carl Street. YHA Bushwalkers
Tea/coffee and cake/biscuits are provided after the meeting. Members of other BWQ affiliated clubs can join up to three
A coin donation is appreciated. walks per calendar year. Calendar is available at:
http://sites.google.com/site/yhabushies/outings
Membership
Gold Coast Bushwalkers
Probationary Membership
Gold Coast Bushwalkers may admit as honorary members
A non-member automatically becomes a Probationary Member financial members of bushwalking clubs which are affiliated with
on his/her first walk after signing the Acknowledgement of Risk BWQ. This dispensation will be at the discretion of the
form. No fee is payable to become a Probationary Member. Management Committee.
A Probationary Member must become an Ordinary Member on
his/her second walk by filling out a membership form and paying
Ipswich Bushwalkers Inc
the membership fee. Intending walkers must contact the leader in advance. The
newsletter also contains a full description of the grading system
Ordinary Membership
and a list of Committee members and their contact numbers.
A person may become an Ordinary Member by filling out and Calendar available at www.ipswichbushwalkers.bwq.org.au
signing a membership form, having a proposer sign the form
and handing the form with the membership fee to a committee
member or walk leader. Feature Pic
The proposer may be any current member of the club.
An Ordinary Member has the right to vote at an AGM or be
elected to a committee position.
Members of Another Bushwalking Club
Members of another bushwalking club which is affiliated with
Bushwalking Queensland Inc. (or an interstate Federation) and
who are covered by the same insurance do not need to become
a member of our club to go on our walks. However QBW
members will have priority if there is a limit on numbers.
Payments
Pay fees or other items direct to the QBW club account at:
BSB: 124-057
Account No: 20421276
Account Name: Queensland Bushwalkers Club
Reference: Include your name and what the payment is for –
eg “RSmith member fee”.
Website
What a great place for a morning coffee!! Sandy, Mary,
Additional information is available on the club website at URL: Aileen and Marion reflect on life at Harry's Hut,
https://sites.google.com/site/qldbwc/
Noosa River. Sunrise, 28 January, 2017.

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