PO Box 2199

QUEENSLAND Sunnybank Hills

QLD 4109
BUSHWALKERS Email qldbwc@yahoo.com
CLUB Inc. Phone No 0478 239384
http://sites.google.com/site/qldbwc/
Newsletter October 2017

Browns Falls, Killarney (see report p.2) Photo: M Hoopmann

Club News
From the editor President: Richard Kolarski
Welcome to the October newsletter. Vice President: Sandy Thomas
Secretary: Lynn Nicol
This month we introduce the new faces on the club Treasurer: Aileen Elliott
committee following the AGM and thank those Outings Officer: Patricia Kolarski
committee members who have relinquished their role Membership Officer: Helen McAllister
(for a while!). Media Officer: Michael Hoopmann
There are several walk reports. It seems that members Social Secretary: Lynn Sawtell
are appreciating the mid week walk options with good Training Officer: Vacant
numbers signing up. With the weather rapidly heating Other posItions are filled as follows:
up we encourage people to think of walk safety –
ensure you are well prepared and check park alerts. Supper Convenor: Mary Sherlock
Delegates for Bushwalking Queensland Inc.:
Enjoy your reading and see you on the trail. Richard Kolarski / Gerry Burton
Michael H Equipment Officer: Gerry Burton
Annual General Meeting outcomes Librarian: Noelene McCay
The club's Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on The club committee welcomes an expression of
Tuesday 5th September 2017. interest in the training officer position. Please note the
updated details for office bearers on page 6.
Management committee positions are filled as follows:

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The new committee and wider club membership
express their sincere thanks to the outgoing committee
members for your good work and selfless commitment
to the club. Particular thanks must go to Robin Laban
(outgoing President) for his enthusiastic leadership
over several years, which included a year in which
QBW hosted the annual Pilgrimage event. A sterling
effort indeed. Also Marion Laban (Secretary) and Gerry
Burton (Treasurer) have provided a number of years of
service for which we are all truly appreciative.
Membership
We welome Rysard Klima as a new member and look
forward to your company on walks and social meets.
The club currently has 42 members. The annual fee of
$30 is due for 2017/18. Payment can be given or sent
to Patricia Kolarski or directly transferred 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.
Walks Planning & BBQ 8 October
A walks planning social BBQ will be held on 8 October
at 54 Kallista Street, Rochedale South at 12noon.
Those who want to get full value may join Patricia
earlier at 9am at Kallista Street to head off for a walk in
Daisy Hill Forest Park. The BBQ is BYO & bring a plate
of salad to share. We look forward to seeing you there.
2017 Photo Competition
It's time for our keen photographers to get excited. You
are invited to submit entries to The Queensland
Bushwalkers Club Photo Competition for exhibition at
the annual Christmas party. Prizes are also awarded.
There are four categories:
Pictorial: Photographs of any broad natural scene.
Pictorial photographs can include for example creeks,
seascapes, waterfalls, mountains, rocky outcrops, and
clouds.
Nature: Photographs depicting flora or fauna,
excluding domestic animals. This category should also
exclude evidence of man. Examples of nature
photographs are birds, animals, native flowers, forest,
fungi, reptiles, insects etc.
Club Character: Photographs showing one or more
people participating in a bushwalking type of activity
and can be humorous.
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Non-Club Bushwalk: Photographs taken on private
walks that fit the Nature or Pictorial categories.
Limit of 5 entries per category per member (20 in total).
Entries must be digital images only. Images must have
been taken on a Queensland Bushwalkers Club event
since the November meeting 2016. Photos must be
saved as a JPEG image file with no compression.
The images may be produced from a digital camera or
a scanned image of a negative, print or slide.
Photos must be submitted on a clearly labelled USB
Memory Stick, CD or DVD. It will be returned to you.
Please do not email your entries.
Each photo needs to be titled as follows:
Your Name_Title_Location_Category_Image Number
eg: TomJones_MtMay_Boonah_Nature _ 1.jpg
Photos must be titled this way to identify the entries.
Submit your entry to Patricia Kolarski or Lynn Sawtell
by the November 2017 club meeting or speak with
them about a possible late entry.
Winners for each of the four categories are decided by
independent judging and are announced at the Club
Xmas Party where there is also voting for a People's
Choice award.
Christmas Party – initial info
Date: 24-26 November (Friday-Sunday)
Venue: Mt Nimmel Lodge –
271 Austinville Road west of Mudgeeraba
Cost:
The cost has not yet been confirmed and members will
be advised as soon as possible. It should be close to
previous years. Payment will cover accommodation for
two nights and an evening of entertainment. Please
bring your own meat and drinks, and a salad to share.
Theme:
The theme for the Saturday night party this year,
possibly inspired by the upcoming Commonwealth
Games on the Gold Coast, is 'Green and Gold'.
You will need to bring:
An outdoor chair Linen and pillow
Cutlery and crockery Food and drink
A wrapped gift to the value of $10 for Secret Santa
Accommodation:
Bunk room or bring your own tent.
General News
Pilgrimage Wrap 8-10 September
YHA Bushies hosted an excellent Pilgrimage at
Killarney on 8-10 September. The event attracted 220
participants. QBW made their presence felt with about
a dozen members attending. The club banner was
prominently displayed on the show-ground fence next
to the QBW 'tent compound'. Participants enjoyed the
new walks on offer such as Cathedral Cave, as well as
the regular destinations like Mt Superbus, Wilsons
Peak and the Steamers. One popular 'walk' involved a
series of short walks to the waterfalls – Queen Mary,
Daggs, and Browns Falls (see photo on page 1.) See:
http://www.yhabrisbanebushwalking.org.au/Publicinfo/
Killarney-Downloads.html
The Importance of people in bushcare 8 October the meeting place and car pooling and has full
discretion on who can come on the walk. If possible
The Norman Creek Catchment Coordinating
provide leaders with plenty of forward notice if you wish
Committee has organised a 'thought provoking day' to
to nominate for a walk or if you change your plans.
explore the human aspects of bush care. The day is
titled 'Restoring Habitats – Beyond the Trees – The Nominations close 9:00pm on the Wednesday prior to
Importance of people in bush care'. It features several a weekend trip or by 9.00pm on the Monday before
guest speakers between 8am and 2.20pm. Bookings Wednesday trips.
close on 4 October. The venue is the Griffith University More details are available in the club calendar.
Eco-Centre, Nathan Campus. For more information
contact Andrew Wills on 3407 0215. October 2017
1-11 Sat-Sun Kosciuszko NP snow walks (NSW) B/C
Take a Walk 2018 Margie Rae 0431 379 979
John and Lyn Daly have forwarded their 2018 tour and 3 Tues Club meeting 7.30pm (Buranda)
walks itinerary. It includes fascinating destinations like Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
Morocco, Greece and Patagonia. If you'd like more 4 Wed Purragulli Ck Explore (Green Mts) D/W
information see www.takeawalk.com.au . Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
Bibbulmun Walk 2018 8 Sun Daisy Hill Morning walk D/W
Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618
You could join a 9 day Bibbulmun and Beyond Tour 8 Sun Walks planning & BBQ lunch SOC
departing Perth (WA) on 30 April 2018. The tour is run 74 Kallista Road Rochedale Sth
by the not-for-profit Bibbulmun Track Foundation. Any Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618
proceeds from the cost of the tour ($2,820 twin share) 10 Tues Northbrook Mountain (Mt Glorious) D/W
go into further track maintenance. See their website at Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618
www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au for more details. 14-15 Sat-Sun Nungulba Falls (Rathdowney) T/W
Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
18 Wed Mezzanine Ck explore (Mt Barney) D/W
Proposed Walks Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
The Beehive (NSW) Sunday 8 October
22 Sun Compass & GPS training(Mt Glorious)TRN
Leader: Gary Stubbings Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
Our NSW friends have invited QBW members to join 31 Tues North Kobble Creek (Samford) D/W
them on a climb up The Beehive on 8 October. This Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
is a prominent peak close to Woodenbong along the
Mt Lindesay Highway just over the state border. The November 2017
climb is strenuous so you will need to be fit and able. 1 Wed Wednesday wanderer (?) D/W
If you are interested, please contact Gary by email Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
at stubfamily@bigpond.com . 7 Tues Club meeting 7.30pm (Buranda)
Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
Tassie in February 2018
Past Walks
I am organising my annual trip down to Tasmania. Venman Circuit Walk 2 September 2017
My intention is for us to meet up in Hobart on Saturday
24 February. The itinerary depends very much on the
The Venman Bushland National Park is 22 km
weather but hopefully will start with the Port Davey
southeast of Brisbane CBD. The land was originally
track from Scotts Peak Dam on Monday 25 February.
This is a five day walk.
purchased by Jack Venman in 1954. Many years
later in 1970, and concerned for the preservation of
I am allowing a two day break in Melaleuca just in case the land, he deeded the land to the Shire of Albert
there are weather delays as well as a rest break before for $1.00.
continuing on. Next is the South West Cape circuit. On this idyllic Saturday morning, seven members
This should take about six days. walked the circuit that Jack Venman probably
constructed, anti clockwise. The distance is 7.5 kms
Another break at Melaleuca followed by a seven day and the trail traverses Tingalpa Creek, then crosses
walk out along the South Coast Track to Cockle Creek under the powerline (a few times) and travels beside
and a return to Hobart. the fence boundary of private land and reserve. The
vegetation is varied and interesting. The track is
It is possible to join the group for one, two, or all three clearly marked and there is the occasional up and
walks. Contact me if interested and more details will down. We stopped beside a lagoon for morning tea
follow towards the end of the year. where there were wonderful reflections of the
Patricia (0448 526 618) surrounding bush.
Towards the end of the circuit, we took the Tingalpa
Creek circuit which added another 2.5kms. This area
Coming Walks is cooler and the vegetation prettier with ferns and
Any person wishing to come on a club walk must grasses fed from the little water that was in the
contact the walk leader first. The leader will organise creek.

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 We had a relaxing morning tea at Blackfellow Falls
where the Warrie Circuit joins the Twin Falls Circuit.

Then, after returning to the cars we headed off to

Purling Brook Falls circuit. The eastern part of the
circuit is still closed unfortunately.

Many people at the bottom of the falls cooling off and

some even venturing down to Warringa Pool where we
had lunch. The swimwear worn (or not worn) by some
walkers were a bit distracting for some of our group.

Back to the cars and a short drive to a coffee shop.

Sadly, the usual place of choice beside the Purling
Brook carpark was closed on Tuesdays.

Waterhole on Tingalpa Creek

We finished our 4 hour (10km) walk with lunch at a

picnic table and a cuppa. Thank you to Noelene,
Patricia, Margie, John, Jim, and Margaret.

Julie Woodyatt

Twin Falls Circuit plus D/W 26 September 2017

Recent dry weather meant very little flow over the
many waterfalls on this walk. Lynn Nicol has provided
some photos showing the same area in May this year
after cyclone Debbie as compared to the very dry
conditions at present. It was still a very pleasant walk
and interesting to see the comparison.

There were seven of us plus Richard who wandered off

to do his own thing before joining us for lunch.

We started at Canyon Lookout before heading

anticlockwise down under the cliffs. Quite a few people
were around including many children on school
holidays. Good to see them out in the bush.
Blackfellow Falls, September 2017

Blackfellow Falls, May 2017 after Cyclone Debbie

Thanks to all those who came on this walk.
Patricia
Path through a cleft in the rocks.

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 QUEENSLAND BUSHWALKERS CLUB INC. ANNUAL REPORTS - 2016/2017
INCOME & EXPENDITURE SUMMARY 1/7/2016 – 30/6/2017

Opening Balance 4491.76

Income Bank Interest 7.64
Membership Fees 1620.00
Christmas Party 950.00
Christmas Party Refund 650.00
Supper Donation 133.00
Camp Fees Collected 192.20
Total Income 3552.84

Expenses Post, Stationery, Copying, Misc 144.00

Equipment General 0.00
Christmas Party 2016 845.75
Christmas Party 2017 deposit 50.00
Donations/ Gifts 0.00
Government Charges 51.70
Insurance 582.55
Training 284.00
Hall Use Donation 500.00
Sundry Expenses 0.00
Camp Fees 190.65
Total Expenditure 2648.65

Surplus/Deficit 904.19

Closing Balance 5395.95

Less to be banked 0.00

Plus : Unpresented cheques 0.00

Bank Balance $5,395.95

QUEENSLAND BUSHWALKERS CLUB INC BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2017

ASSETS
Bank Account - Bank of Queensland $ 5,395.95

Equipment - Depreciated Value $ 250.00

TOTAL ASSETS $ 5,645.95

LIABILITIES $ -

MEMBERS EQUITY $ 5,645.95

Gerry Burton - Treasurer

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 General Information Club Equipment
QBW Management Committee Compasses Topo Maps
Steripen First Aid Kits
President Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
The above are available for loan by members at nil cost.
Vice President Sandy Thomas 0403 821 525
Contact Mary Sherlock 0457 990 067 to obtain these items.
Secretary Lynn Nicol 0405 536 718
Garmin GPS
Treasurer Gerry Burton 0408 793 715
5 GPSs which have a 20 metre contour topo map of the whole
Outings Officer Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618 of Australia included.
Membership Officer Helen McAllister 0419 684 319 PLBs with inbuilt GPS
Media Officer Michael Hoopmann 0401 527 017 5 PLBs with inbuilt GPS. The PLBs will be made available at
Training Officer Vacant each club meeting and will need to be returned at the following
club meeting.
Social Secretary Lynn Sawtell 0419 686 559
Contact Gerry Burton on 0408 793 715 to book these items.
Other Voluntary Positions
Equipment Officer Gerry Burton 0408 793 715 Reciprocal Walks with Other Clubs
Supper Convenor Mary Sherlock 0457 990 067 Redlands Bushwalking Club
Librarian Nolene McCay 0488 490 264 Only stipulation is that Redlands club members have priority
over visitors. Calendar is available at:
BWQ Rep Gerry Burton 0408 793 715 http://www.redlandbushwalkers.org.au/static/calendar.html
BWQ Rep Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785 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
activities without having to become members of BOSQ or pay
Club meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month starting at visitor fees. This will be with the agreement of the activity leader.
7.30pm. There is no club meeting in January. 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
Members of other BWQ affiliated clubs can join up to three
Tea/coffee and cake/biscuits are provided after the meeting.
walks per calendar year. Calendar is available at:
A coin donation is appreciated.
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 Ipswich Bushwalkers Inc
his/her second walk by filling out a membership form and paying
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/
Queen Mary Falls, Killarney – Pilgrimage 2017.

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