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QUEENSLAND
BUSHWALKERS
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Newsletter
QBW walkers on the summit of Mt Roberts (see report p.3)
Club News
From the editor
Welcome to the May newsletter.
Winter has officially arrived!! Here in SEQ that means
this is ideal walking weather – balmy 24 degree days
and cloudless skies. Opportunity for a variety of walks
abounds – just check our calendar.
This newsletter contains two reports from recent local
walks – one well known and the other maybe not so.
Enjoy your reading and see you on the trail.
Michael H
Membership
We welcome Rhonda and Amanda into the club this
month. We do hope that you enjoy many walks with us.
Club membership now stands at 49.
The annual fee is $30. Payment can be given or
posted to Helen McAllister qldbwc@yahoo.com or paid
directly into the club bank account. See page 4.
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Sunnybank Hills
QLD 4109
Email qldbwc@yahoo.com
Phone No 0478 239384
http://sites.google.com/site/qldbwc/
May 2018
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Fort Lytton Social Outing 15 April 2018
15 club members enjoyed a social, educational and
entertaining Sunday visit to Fort Lytton National Park.
They joined a two hour tour of the fortifications and
cannons dating back to the 1860's. The guide proved
to be very knowledgeable and had a seemingly
endless supply of anecdotes, with some humour.
It was quite a warm day, so the shaded picnic shelter
near the river proved to be an excellent spot to enjoy
lunch and discuss walk adventures – past and future.
It was a well attended event and much appreciated by
all. Thank you to Sandy Thomas for organising the day.
Walks planning 22 April 2018
A big thank you to Dave and Lynn Kenrick for hosting a
walks planning meeting and BBQ. For the latest walks
see the calendar on the QBW website.
 General News 6 Sun Paddys Peak (Rathdowney) D/W
Helen McAllister 0419 684 319
12-18 Sat-Fri Fraser Island lakes T/W
BVRT Walk for Diabetes 13-15 July
John Brunott 0448 761 097
Bushwalking Queensland is promoting the three day
BVRT TREK 4 DQ to raise funds for Diabetes Qld. The 16 Wed Sentinel Point from Emu Ck D/W
Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
walk can be done as a 15km, 25km, or 100km event.
The 100km walk is over three days from Moore to Pine 19 Sat Mt Greville (Aratula) SOC
Helen McAllister 0419 684 319
Mountain. To register email: bvrt.trek.4.dq@gmail.com
23-24 Wed-Thu Sierra Gorge (Goomburra) T/W
Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
QORF Visioning the Outdoors Photo Competition
27 Sun Ipswich to Fernvale bike ride B/R
Entries for the annual Visioning the Outdoors photo Aileen Elliott 0457 144 012
and video competition close on 22 May. To enter see:
30 Wed Jackys Creek Explore (Mt Mee) D/W
http://www.visioningtheoutdoors.com. Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
Winners are announced 22 June. There are prizes.
June 2018
3 Sun Mt Blaine (Ipswich) D/W
Proposed Walks Mary Sherlock 0457 990 067
5 Tues Club meeting (Buranda) 7.30pm
Fraser Island lakes 11-17 May 2018 Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
Note that there has been a slight change in the dates. 6 Wed Wednesday Wanderer D/W
This excursion will be done as a base camp. It requires Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
a 4WD for access. At present the first 4WD is full. The 9 Sat-Sun Goomburra base camp D/W
walk is still open for more walkers to join, but you will Dave Kenrick 3349 8238
need to provide/obtain another 4WD. 12 Wed Warrie Circuit (Springbrook) D/W
Leader is John Brunott – 0448 761 097. Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618

Sierra Gorge (Goomburra) 23-24 May 2018

Richard is leading this through walk that will start for Past Walks
7km on a formed trail in the Goomburra section of Main McAfees Lookout to Walkabout Creek 17 April
Range NP then become a 5km exploratory of the Patricia led 7 walkers on a delightful ramble along a
Sierra Gorge. Richard describes this walk as suitable trail that starts at McAfees Lookout, drops down into
for beginner through walkers. Phone 0455 879 785. the valley and follows Enoggera creek to the reservoir.
NP rangers had originally cut the path and called it
Lets be merry in Mt Perry! 4-7 May 2018 Jenny's Track. It is still a distinct walking pad, though
Bundaberg Bushwalkers Club is hosting the Central overgrown in parts. Highlights of the walk included
Qld 2018 Combined Camp at Mt Perry Showgrounds. hearing an unusual whip bird call, a massive fig tree
Facilities include showers, toilets, powered and with amazing roots, locating abandoned mine diggings,
unpowered campsites. Cabins are available nearby. reflections in the many pools along the creek, a snake,
and meeting a park ranger who educated and
To book phone the Bundaberg Bushwalkers club – entertained us with a variety of anecdotes from his
either Barry Evans 0403 736 420 or Alison Webb many years of experience working in that park. The
0448846084.Cost is $15 registration and $10 per night. walk ended in the green surrounds of the Walkabout
Centre cafe. By doing a car shuffle, it's a fairly easy
11km mostly down hill walk and is well recommended.
Coming Walks Thanks to Patricia for leading and to Aileen, Gerry,
Any person wishing to come on a club walk must Helen, Jim S, Noelene & Sandy for your fine company.
contact the walk leader first. The leader will organise Michael H
the meeting place and car pooling and has full
discretion on who can come on the walk. If possible
provide leaders with plenty of forward notice if you wish
to nominate for a walk or if you change your plans.
Nominations close 9:00pm on the Wednesday prior to
a weekend trip or by 9.00pm on the Monday before
Wednesday trips.
More details are available in the club calendar.
May 2018
1 Tues Club meeting (Buranda) 7.30pm
Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
2 Wed Widgee Creek (Rathdowney) D/W
Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
4-7 Fri-Mon Central Qld Campout (Mt Perry) B/C
Bundaberg Bushwalkers

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 'Lizard Point 28-29 April 2018

I had been keen to do this walk for a number of years, but for a variety of reasons the opportunities to walk it had
always evaded me. One solution was to lead it myself. Everyone who I spoke to who had done the walk gave it a
very high recommendation but also said that getting there was not an easy 'walk in the park'. Thanks to John B
and Dave K for maps, John S for walk notes, Gerry B for a GPS pre-loaded with a walk track, and John B for
doing a pre-walk with me, I felt sufficiently confident that I could lead a group to the Point and back over two days
without getting lost or losing anyone.
Noelene, Helen and I met Sandy at Sunnybank Hills and we made our way to Boonah where we met Aileen and
Bert for a heart starter coffee. We also met Aileen's shiny brand new Isuzu, which made me wonder what the
lantana thickets might do to it along the vehicle track at
Teviot Gap. Not to worry, Aileen had no fears about
scratches on the duco, so we drove to the walk start and
got underway. Whilst doing our final pack preparation, we
redirected a group of five young people onto the correct
path to Mt Superbus. They were well prepared for a steep
hot climb dressed in T-shirts, shorts and light sneakers.
At least one of them had a water bottle!
Helen did an admirable job of taking the lead position for
our group and followed the pink tape all the way up the
middle ridge to Mt Roberts saddle. The ridge provides a
steady gradient with reasonably open walking under a
rainforest canopy, some vines, no lantana, and just a
couple of rocky sections that require more care. I
managed to lead the entire walk from the tail end Charlie
position. I provided alerts when I felt we were within 300
metres of an objective, but my approach lost credibility
when it seemed that everything was 300 metres away! Bert and Noelene ascend Mt Roberts Photo: MH

We walked steadily along the ridge-top from the saddle

to Lizard Point, slowed partly due to the rocky terrain
and partly as this route passes over Mt Roberts. A sidle
around a cliff gave some excitement but was negotiated
safely. After 5 hours we reached the delightful campsite
under the trees, gratefully dropped our packs, set up
camp, made a cuppa and wandered out to the Point to
enjoy the fantastic views. The sight of three eagles
soaring around us was captivating and soon enough we
enjoyed a brilliant sunset.

Unfortunately as we made dinner back at camp, a strong

Soaring eagle at Lizard Point
wind blew up and clouds came with it, so there was no
full moon rise to speak of. We spent the night listening to
the wind gust and roar through the trees, but luckily no
branches fell, nor was there any rain.
Photo: Noelene

Next day some members of the group appreciated

the sunrise and eventually all the non-morning
people had their fill of the stunning views. A lyre-
bird serenaded us as we packed and reluctantly
left the Point. We paused at Steamer Valley
Lookout to view the striking Steamer formation.

A trouble free descent had us back at the cars in

4½ hours and we headed home after a snack at
Boonah. It was a fantastic walk, everything I had
been told about it is true, and it is a walk I would
readily repeat.

Thank you to Aileen, Bert, Helen, Noelene and

Sandy for your delightful, entertaining and
supportive company.
Michael H
Sunrise over Main Range Photo: Aileen
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 General Information Club Equipment
QBW Management Committee Compasses Topo Maps
Steripen First Aid Kits
President Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
Garmin GPS
Vice President Sandy Thomas 0403 821 525
5 GPSs which have a 20 metre contour topo map of the whole
Secretary Lynn Nicol 0400 705 041
of Australia included.
Treasurer Aileen Elliott 0457 144 012
PLBs with inbuilt GPS
Outings Officer Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618
5 PLBs with inbuilt GPS. The PLBs will be made available at
Membership Officer Helen McAllister 0419 684 319 each club meeting and will need to be returned at the following
Media Officer Michael Hoopmann 0401 527 017 club meeting.
Training Officer Vacant Contact Gerry Burton on 0408 793 715 to book these items.
Social Secretary Lynn Sawtell 0419 686 559
Reciprocal Walks with Other Clubs
Other Voluntary Positions
Equipment Officer Gerry Burton 0408 793 715 Redland Bushwalkers Club
Supper Convenor Mary Sherlock 0457 990 067 The only stipulation is that Redland club members have priority
Librarian Noelene McCay 0407 658 023 over visitors. Calendar is available at:
http://www.redlandbushwalkers.org.au/static/calendar.html
BWQ Rep Gerry Burton 0408 793 715
BWQ Rep Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland (BOSQ)
BOSQ allows financial members from other bushwalking clubs
Insurance Hotline 1300 574 980 affiliated with Bushwalking Queensland to join in BOSQ
Meeting Place activities without having to become members of BOSQ or pay
visitor fees. This will be with the agreement of the activity leader.
Club meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month starting at
Members of BOSQ will have priority for nominations.
7.30pm. There is no club meeting in January.
Calendar is available at http://www.bosq.bwq.org.au/
Meetings are held at the Little King's Hall on the corner of Carl
and O'Keefe Streets, Buranda. Entry is via the gate on Carl St. YHA Bushwalkers
There is parking within the grounds and in Carl Street. 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
financial members of bushwalking clubs affiliated with BWQ.
A non-member automatically becomes a Probationary Member This dispensation will be at the discretion of the Management
on his/her first walk after signing the Acknowledgement of Risk Committee. https://sites.google.com/site/goldcoastbushwalker/
form. No fee is payable to become a Probationary Member.
Ipswich Bushwalkers Inc
A Probationary Member must become an Ordinary Member on
his/her second walk by filling out a membership form and paying Intending walkers must contact the leader in advance. The
the membership fee. newsletter also contains a full description of the grading system
and a list of Committee members and their contact numbers.
Ordinary Membership Calendar available at www.ipswichbushwalkers.bwq.org.au
A person may become an Ordinary Member by filling out and
signing a membership form, having a proposer sign the form
and handing the form with the membership fee to a committee Feature Pic
member or walk leader.
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 Photo: Bert
Additional information is available on the club website at URL: Four very happy hikers on Lizard Point – 28.4.18
https://sites.google.com/site/qldbwc/

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