PO Box 2199
QUEENSLAND
BUSHWALKERS
CLUB Inc.
Newsletter
A pool along the Araucaria Walk, Goomburra (see report p.3)
Club News
From the editor
Welcome to the July newsletter.
This edition is out a bit earlier than usual as I will be
travelling at the end of the month. Although it is a short
newsletter it contains important notices – especially the
upcoming AGM and membership renewal. There are
also reports from club outings to Fernvale and
Goomburra.
Several of our members have recently met quite
serious medical setbacks. The caring concern shown
by fellow members confirms that this club is not just
about bushwalking. Our thoughts are with our friends
who are working their way back to good health.
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 7th August 2018. The venue is the Little
Kings Hall on the corner of Carl and O'Keefe Streets,
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Sunnybank Hills
QLD 4109
Email qldbwc@yahoo.com
Phone No 0478 239384
http://sites.google.com/site/qldbwc/
July 2018
Photo: Michael H
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.
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.3) 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 four positions.
Membership
Membership fees are due for 2018/19. The annual fee
is still only $30 (that's $2.50 a month!!). Send your
payment to Helen McAllister or by direct transfer into
the club bank account. Payment details are on page 4.
Note that you also need to fill out a membership
renewal form, sign it and either post, email or hand it to
Helen. The club meeting is a good time to do this. The
club email is qldbwc@yahoo.com.
General News
BVRT Walk for Diabetes 13-15 July
Bushwalking Queensland is promoting the three day
BVRT TREK 4 DQ to raise funds for Diabetes Qld. The
walk can be done as a 15km, 25km, or 100km event.
The 100km walk is over three days from Moore to Pine
Mountain. To register email: bvrt.trek.4.dq@gmail.com
Shepherds Walk 21 July
The Historical Society of Beaudesert is hosting the
annual Shepherds Walk and BBQ on Saturday 21 July.
The event commences at the Beaudesert Museum at
8am and should end about 2.30pm. Cost is $20.
Contact (07) 55413740 between 10am and 2pm for
details. Bookings must be confirmed by 18 July. Club
bookings are preferred so please speak to Patricia if
you wish to participate as a QBW member.
Coming Walks
Past Walks
Fernvale bike ride led by Aileen Elliott
4 keen cyclists met at Aileen's to travel from Brassall to
Fernvale and back... a round trip of approximately 50
kilometres. The morning was sunny and clear with a
moderate temperature for our outing and stayed clear
despite forecast showers.
Initially the bikeway to connect to the Brisbane Valley
Rail Trail (BVRT) was smooth and easy going on a
concrete pathway. The rail trail itself was a little more
harsh on our combined derrieres and we saw some
other less intrepid riders with makeshift sheepskin
covers for their bike seats. This allowed us to feel
superior if still uncomfortable.
The trail is a great innovation for the use of the old
railway line and we travelled the section to Fernvale
without incident. The trail is a lovely mainly level route
and we had views of rural properties, farms and
bushland. We rode to the sound of roosters crowing,
dogs barking, and children calling out "hello", and huge
bulls snorting (on the other side of the fence). We saw
kookaburras and red back wrens as we continued,
crossing gullies and creeks where the rail bridges had
collapsed or been removed.
Unfortunately, after a very enjoyable coffee at the
legendary Fernvale Bakery coffee shop, Aileen
discovered she had a flat tyre. In true "be prepared"
fashion she removed the offending tube and replaced it
for the homeward journey without undue fuss.

Any person wishing to come on a club walk must

contact the walk leader first. The leader will organise
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.

June 2018
24 Sun Walks Planning & BBQ (Springwood)SOC
Patricia Kolarski 0448 526 618
30 Sat Somerset Trail (Mt Mee) D/W Aileen - bike mechanic Photo: Sandy T
Helen McAllister 0419 684 319 Apart from the gentlemen with the sheepskin seats we
met others completing a longer cycle journey (the
July 2018 entire Rail Trail is from Wulkarakka to Yarraman - 161
3 Tues Club meeting (Buranda) 7.30pm kilometres). A couple from Forest Lake had completed
Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785 the entire trail over a week staying in local pubs en
11 Wed Wednesday Wanderer (tba) D/W route and another single enthusiast was trialling his
Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785 bike and camp equipment for an extended overseas
18 Wed Wednesday Wanderer (tba) D/W tour of Kazakhstan.
Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
We were happy to return from our extended morning
August 2018 ride before the darkening clouds had a big wet impact
7 Tues AGM/Club meeting (Buranda) 7.30pm on the afternoon. Thanks Aileen for organising another
Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785 successful cycle trip.
Sandy T

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Goomburra base camp 9-12 June 2018
A brave group of souls chose to defy the cold weather forecast and join Dave & Lynn Kenrick for a base camp
experience in the seductively tranquil surrounds of Goomburra. The forecast was accurate as temperature
dropped to the low single digits most nights. It was certainly brisk in a tent – apparently the caravan was a lot
more comfy. However the days gradually warmed up. Dave, Lynn and John H arrived first and set up camp.
Sandy and I joined them on Monday to find that earlier that day they had done a warm up walk on the Ridge Trail.
Keen to make the most of the last hour or so of sunlight,
Sandy and I drove up along Lookout Road to the
Araucaria Falls walk. This is a short 3.6km return walk
that gently descends through subtropical rainforest and
several fern gardens. There is evidence of previous
logging activity with some large stumps all that remains
of previous forest giants. The path meanders down to a
small creek. The rock slabs and pools here create a
delightful scene and it would make an ideal place for a
lunch stop (see page 1). However we were keeping a
careful watch on how much remaining light we had, so
we moved on. The path abruptly steepens as it zig zags
down and requires some care as it approaches the base
of the falls. Recent rain ensured that there was a
reasonable flow of water over the falls and into a large
pool. Unusually Sandy chose not to have a swim, though
it did look a bit chilly. Appropriately the falls are flanked
by several tall hoop pines. After photos we returned along the path, and made good time back to the car well
before the light failed. On the road back to the campground we wondered at the presence of a herd of cattle in the
National Park.
On Tuesday morning Dave, Sandy and I again
drove up Lookout Road to the start of the
Winder Track. This is a straightforward 12km
return walk that follows a 4WD track along a
ridge that turns north from the Great Divide.
Dave recalled several walks that lead off from
this route and we located the tapes that
indicated their departure points. Much of the
walk passes through subtropical rainforest or
vine forest, though in a couple of places the
forest opens up to permit spectacular views east
towards Mt Castle. The road undulates as it
passes over a couple of knolls, gradually losing
height towards the end of the track. At this point
it widens into a grassy clearing in the middle of
which is located the winder – a large relic of
abandoned logging equipment (page 4). On a
warm sunny afternoon this is a fine place to
have a rest, so we enjoyed a relaxed lunch.
Refreshed after the break, we decided to
explore a little further along the ridge. The driveable road ends at the winder where it is blocked off by a NP sign.
Beyond this point it is overgrown with vine forest but the route of the original road can be discerned. A pad, well
marked with black and yellow tape, runs roughly parallel to the old road. Although we followed this pad for some
time we were unable to locate the point at which the road originally descended into the valley. With about two
hours of sunlight remaining we decided to turn around and retrace our steps back to the car. After a welcome
cuppa, Sandy and I headed home, leaving Dave & Lynn to enjoy the peace of Goomburra valley.
Thanks Dave for leading this base camp, and Lynn, John H and Sandy for your enjoyable company. Michael H

Nomination Form For Committee Position

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For the position of …………...........................................................……………..……….

Nominator ……………………………….........................................................….

Seconder ………………………………........................................................….

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 General Information Club Equipment
QBW Management Committee Compasses Topo Maps
Garmin GPS First Aid Kits
President Richard Kolarski 0455 879 785
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
Additional information is available on the club website at URL: The winder, Goomburra.
https://sites.google.com/site/qldbwc/ Photo: Michael H

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