PO Box 2199
QUEENSLAND
BUSHWALKERS
CLUB Inc.
Newsletter
QBW walker on The Verandah, Teviot Gap (see report p.3)
Club News
From the editor
Welcome to the August newsletter.
This month there is an important notice about the
Annual General Meeting. It will be held in September
this year. There are also several walk write-ups.
The fantastic walking weather continues – I've had
several conversations lately with people from interstate
who are most envious of our 'winter' here in South East
Queensland. It's been great to have people join us on
walks and make the most of it before the hot (and
stormy) summer weather returns.
Enjoy your reading and see you on the trail.
Michael H
Notice Of Annual General Meeting
The club's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held
on Tuesday 5th September 2017. The venue is the Little
Kings Hall on the corner of Carl and O'Keefe Streets,
Buranda. The AGM will immediately follow the usual
monthly club meeting which starts at 7:30 pm.
To vote at the Annual General Meeting you must be a
financial member of the club. Proxy votes are allowed if
you are unable to attend the meeting.
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Sunnybank Hills
QLD 4109
Email qldbwc@yahoo.com
Phone No 0478 239384
http://sites.google.com/site/qldbwc/
August 2017
Photo: Michael H
The nine management committee positions which will
be up for election are:
President Vice President Secretary
Treasurer Membership Officer Training Officer
Editor Social Secretary Outings Officer
If you would like to nominate yourself or another
person for a position, please fill in the nomination form
(see p.5) and send to the Secretary c/- the club postal
address or provide it at the AGM.
The other important positions to be filled but which do
not have a vote on the management committee are:
Supper Convenor, Equipment Officer and two
delegates for Bushwalking Queensland Inc.
No nominations are necessary for these positions.
Membership
Membership fees are due for 2017/18. The annual fee
is still only $30. Send your payment to Patricia Kolarski
or by direct transfer into the club bank account.
Payment details are on page 6.
Note that you also need to fill out a membership
renewal form, sign it and either post, email or hand it to
Patricia. The club email is qldbwc@yahoo.com.
Bushwalking Insurance Update
Bushwalking Qld advises that the insurance cover
arranged for clubs by Bushwalking Australia (BA) for
2017/18 remains essentially unchanged from last year.
For more details of claims procedures and FAQ's go to
the BA website at www.bushwalkingaustralia.org.
General News
Pilgrimage 8-10 September
YHA Bushies reminds members that Pilgrimage is at
Killarney on 8-10 September. Cost is still $50 but the
early bird discount cutoff date is fast approaching.
Phone Lynn Docchar (0411 811 241) for more
information or see:
http://www.yhabrisbanebushwalking.org.au/Publicinfo/
Killarney-Downloads.html
Cyclone Debbie damage repair
More than 200 landslips occurred on Gold Coast
hinterland roads as a result of Cyclone Debbie.
The State Government announced on 19 July that
work to fix 3 critical sites on the road to Green
Mountains (O'Reilly's) and 20 critical sites on the
Mudgeeraba – Springbrook road will start shortly.
The Green Mountains road will be closed from 6pm to
6am daily for several months to enable this work to
occur safely.
The Springbrook road will be totally closed for a long
time while the work is happening. Meanwhile the Pine
Creek road is open and provides the sole access to
Springbrook. For more details refer to State
Government media releases.
Lamington NP Trail Running Event
A trail running event will be held at O'Reilly's over the
weekend of 5-6 August. This event may have an
impact on traffic along the road into the park. If you
want details, perhaps even to participate, go to:
http://gonyaadventures.com.au/course-maps
National Park Alerts
The Ships Stern, Gwongorool, Illinbah, Caves Circuit,
Albert River Circuit, and West Canungra Creek Circuit
walking tracks remain closed following damage by
Cyclone Debbie. Repair work is continuing and the
QPWS will advise if and when these tracks reopen.
By the way, did you know that since 1 February 2017
there have been tighter smoking restrictions in
Queensland's national parks? Smoking is banned in
areas where people congregate – picnic tables,
shelters, etc. This is not as tough as in other states,
where smoking is banned entirely in national parks.
If you plan to walk or camp at a National Park, check
on their park alerts page for the latest access and
conditions: https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/
This web page also has links to the Bureau of
Meterology and Queensland Transport for road info.
Wildlife Queensland Annual Dinner 9 Sept
Wildlife Queensland is holding it's annual dinner and
symposium on Saturday 9 September. The symposium
features leading environmental activists and climate
change experts as speakers. For details of the event or
to book go to: http://wildlife.org.au .
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BWQ Happenings
The Bushwalking Qld (BWQ) AGM was held on
Thursday 20 July.
Items of particular interest on the agenda include:
a) Pilgrimage – in 2018 will be held at Jimna
b) New website – a working group is being organised
with Shaun Johnston to develop a BWQ website which
can also host club pages.
c) Governance – a review of BWQ's objects and rules
d) BWQ President Gavin is leading a Great Ocean
walk on 7-13 September.
e) The Family Bushwalkers Club is now closed
f) Glasshouse Mts – a working group is considering the
development of walks to connect the railway stations to
the existing Glasshouse Mts walks.
For more details of the agenda and objects, please ask
a committee member to forward the BWQ email to you.
Take a Walk Information Evening 21 September
John and Lyn Daly are holding a general information
evening on 21 September. They will answer questions
about their planned walks to China, Patagonia, USA
canyons, the Pacific, Greece and other places. They
are also holding information sessions later in the year
about specific walking destinations. To book a seat at
a session go to: www.takeawalk.com.au
Proposed Walks
Tuesday Walks
Looking for a mid-week walk that is not too taxing?
This may be the answer.
These walks will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
of the month generally. There may be occasional
variations so check the Calendar.
Each walk will be Short to Medium, mainly ony
graded or well defined tracks or fire trails, and
usually finish in the early afternoon to avoid after-
school traffic.
The location of the walks will rotate between South,
North and West of Brisbane to share the pain of the
morning traffic dramas.
Suggestions for these walks will be greatly
appreciated.
Visitors can come along for one walk before needing
to join the Club so bring your friends for a try-out.
To nominate, register for the walk at a Club Meeting or
phone Patricia on 0448 526 618.
Lizard Point September or Oct T/W
Leader: Michael Hoopmann Mob:0401 527 017
Looking for people interested in doing a through
walk that includes an overnight camp at Lizard Point.
May extend the walk if feasible.
Girraween Base Camp 30 Sept - 2 Oct
Leader: Patricia K Mob: 0448 526 618
May stay at private campground depending on
availability and do day walks in the area. Please
nominate by 4 Sept to book campsites.
 Coming Walks met up in Boonah and travelled out to where the road
commences the climb up to Teviot Gap.
Any person wishing to come on a club walk must
contact the walk leader first. The leader will organise Keeping to the west of Wilsons Creek, we began the
the meeting place and car pooling and has full walk by following the fence line up the ridge. This leads
discretion on who can come on the walk. If possible directly to the break across the cliff that is the feature
provide leaders with plenty of forward notice if you wish known as 'The Verandah'. This ledge is only a metre or
to nominate for a walk or if you change your plans. two wide in parts and extends for about two hundred
metres along the cliff (see photo page 1).Several of us
Nominations close 9:00pm on the Wednesday prior to
carefully explored along it to varying distances and
a weekend trip or by 9.00pm on the Monday before
then retreated to join the others.
Wednesday trips.
More details are available in the club calendar.
August 2017
1 Tues Greenes Falls / Western Windows
(Mt Glorious) D/W
Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618
1 Tues Club meeting 7.30pm (Buranda)
Robin Laban 0478 239 384
5 Sat Warrie Circuit (Springbrook) D/W
Margie Rae 0431 379 979
13 Sun Wilsons Peak (Boonah) D/W
Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618
19 Sat Mt Goolman (Ipswich) D/W
Helen McAllister 0419 684 319
20 Sun Coomera Circuit (Binna Burra) D/W
Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618
22 Tues Mt Tamborine walks (Tamborine) D/W
Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618
27 Sun Mt Mitchell (Aratula) D/W
Helen McAllister 0419 684 319

September 2017
2 Sat Venman Circuit (West Mt Cotton) D/W
Julie Woodyatt 0458 477 332
At the top of Kinnane Falls MH
3-9 Sun-Sat Flinders Ranges (South Australia) B/C
Neil Douglas 3875 1090
The group traversed around the west side of the ridge
till we found a way up to the top of the bluff. From there
5 Tues Club meeting & AGM 7.30pm (Buranda)
we began to get wide and clear views of the valley to
Robin Laban 0478 239 384
the north. It was a sunny and clear day – a perfect
8-10 Fri-Sun Pilgrimage (Killarney) B/C temperature for walking. We continued along the ridge
YHA Bushwalkers 0411 811 241
top to the knoll then veered down to the south east
12 Tues Tibberoowuccum (Glasshouse Mts)D/W along a still discernable old logging track. This leads a
Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618
short distance to the top of Kinnanes Falls. At this point
26 Tues Twin Falls walks (Springbrook) D/W Aileen and I took turns to hitch ourselves to a safety
Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618 rope anchored to a tree and lean over to see the falls.
30-2 Sat-Mon Girraween Base Camp (Stanthorpe) B/C This is the most feasible viewing point of the falls as
Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618 the approach along the creek is difficult (and cold/wet).

Past Walks
Kinnanes Falls 24 June D/W
This walk was originally planned as a day walk to
Lizard Point. However two wise and experienced walk
leaders noted that I was attempting a longish and
navigationally challenging walk near the shortest day of
sunlight of the year, in thick forest where sunset comes
early. I decided to temporarily replace the Lizard Point
idea with a shorter walk. I only had to look on the other
side of Teviot Gap road where the country around the
base of Wilsons Peak provides good walking options.
Kinnanes Falls became the alternate walk destination.
The change of walk wasn't met with total support
(howls of anger and frustration is more accurate). But
in the end everyone agreed to go along to Kinnanes
Falls and a few more signed up as well. The six of us View to Mt Superbus MH

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Mini canyon at top of falls MH
We had a closer look at the canyon, then crossed it to
ascend the bluff on the eastern side. At the national
park boundary an opening in the trees provided views
to the west where we could see both Teviot Falls and
another waterfall coming off the eastern side of Mt
Superbus. There were also good views of Mts Bell,
Roberts and Bangalore. After photos, we retreated
back to the creek above the falls for lunch on the rocky
slabs. Dave entertained us with stories.
QBW at Kinnanes Falls MH
We commenced our return via the top of the falls
where I tested the everyone's patience while I learnt
how to take a group photo on time delay with Mary's
camera. Our return route followed the old logging track
roughly parallel to the creek on the west side of the
ridge. There was some lantana but not enough to
cause problems. We kept a lookout for a pink breasted
robin, previously (though briefly) identified as a pink
breasted wren, but did not see one.
We arrived back at the cars unscathed (there may
have been a couple trips/slips along the way), returned
to Boonah in good spirits and tried out a new cafe.
Thank you John B for the pre-walk, and to Mary, Dave,
Aileen, Bob and Gerry for your company, tolerance and
entertainment. I thought it was an excellent short walk.
And Lizard Point is still waiting...
Michael H
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Tuesday Walk –
Lower Bellbird Circuit 18 July 2017
View from Yangahla Patricia K
This was the first of my planned Tuesday walks. In
this perfect walking weather we set off along the
track just below the Binna Burra Information Centre
and headed towards the Ships Stern track before we
turned uphill and had morning tea at Yangahla
Lookout.
From here we continued upwards and turned off
towards Bellbird Lookout where an interesting
surprise awaited. About twenty Fire and Rescue
guys were doing cliff rescue training. We didn’t hang
around too long but took the turnoff on Binna Burra
property along the Horse Trail. This had another
turnoff to the Gardens.
Looking for gardens?? Patricia K
We never did find any gardens but did end up at the
Bellbird Clearing where we found the flying fox and
ropes course. Eventually we came out onto the road
and walked down to the car. It is unfortunate that the
Caves Track is closed as this made a pleasant
extension to the walk and avoided the road walk.
Lunch at the picnic tables at the Info Centre before
returning home. Great company on this walk but
room for more to join us. Patricia.
Mt Greville 8 July 2017 D/W

Grand vistas of scenic rim and Lake Moogerah await us from this
Regal mountain with craggy gorges
Early fog lifts to stunning clear day so the
Venturers savour the landscape from within the gorge and from above
In the gorge the cliffs rise majestically around keeping us cool; therefore
Looking forward to morning tea on the rocky slabs where we
Laze like lizards, basking in the winter sunshine
Easily, Greville is on my top ten in the South East!
Margie

Nomination Form For Committee Position

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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 0455 879 785 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 affiliated with BWQ.
on his/her first walk after signing the Acknowledgement of Risk This dispensation will be at the discretion of the Management
form. No fee is payable to become a Probationary Member. Committee. https://sites.google.com/site/goldcoastbushwalker/
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
Additional information is available on the club website at URL:
https://sites.google.com/site/qldbwc/
Rainbow Falls, Springbrook MH

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