JANUARY – APRIL 2021 PROGRAM

IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS IE. STORMS, HIGH WIND OR HEAT THE WALK MAY BE CANCELLED ON THE DECISION OF THE LEADER

JANUARY

“Happy New Year”

SATURDAY 2nd 6 am - BULIMBA - VARIATION – CHOICE CIRCUIT - There is the choice of either a flat walk or a variation which includes some hills - some uphill walking (optional) Meet Bulimba Memorial Park Cnr Oxford & Stuart St UBD Map 20 F 5 7 am – BERRINBA WETLANDS CIRCUIT – designed to protect the natural environment this is a must see for nature lovers Meet Aquatic Street near Pebbles Court Berrinba UBD Map 241 B15 7 am – TOOHEY FOREST - Build up strength and test the legs on these longer, more difficult walks which include rough terrain, bush tracks and/or some steep sections. Phone 0457 197 664 before participating on these walks. Meet Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt UBD Map 201 A 8 7.30 am – STAFFORD WALK Meet Stafford City Shopping Centre Bus Station UBD Map 139 J 5 Saturday morning & Monday afternoon walks are approx. 6 km, 1½hours in length and are always a circuit.

MONDAY 4th 3.30 pm - MAYFAIR VILLAGE CIRCUIT Meet Mayfair Village Shopping Centre (front carpark), Manly Road, Manly West -- some uphill walking. UBD Map 163 B 13/14

TUESDAY 5th 10 am – YERONGA, MOOROOKA CIRCUIT - Follow Honour Avenue through Yeronga Park with its plaques depicting names of men and women who lost their lives in World War 1. The walk then continues along quiet streets, laneways and parklands through Yeronga and Moorooka. Distance 8 km some uphill walking Meet Yeronga Railway Station Transport Train Beenleigh Line departs 9.34am Central Stn Finish Return to starting point

IF YOU ARE FEELING UNWELL OR SHOWING ANY SYMPTOMS OF A COLD OR FLU PLEASE STAY AT HOME

Transport times are correct at time of publication, please check Translink on 13 12 30 or visit www..com.au WEDNESDAY 6th 10 am - HERSTON TO ASHGROVE – walk follows the bikepath along Enoggera Creek through parklands of Ashgrove, Newmarket, Wilston and Windsor. Distance 6km mostly flat terrain Meet Herston Bus Station near Herston Rd Transport Buses 330, 333 or 340 departing no later than 9.39am from King George Square Station 1D. 9.41am from Roma St Busway Station Pl 1 Finish Stewart Place Ashgrove 5.30 pm - SOUTH BANK EVENING WALK – is a circuit walk lasting approximately 1½ hours, starting at South Bank Parklands. Meet South Bank at the Wheel of Transport Train or bus to South Brisbane SOUTH BANK CIRCUIT – Walk through South Bank Parklands and Kangaroo Point. Cross Goodwill Bridge and continue along the north side of river, returning via Victoria Bridge.

THURSDAY 7th 10 am – THE RIVER ZIG ZAG WALK – Walk through the City Botanic Gardens and using the bridges zig zag from one side of the river to the other. After crossing the Go Between Bridge walk along the bike path to North Quay. Distance 6 km mostly flat terrain Meet Rotunda, City Botanic Gardens via Albert Street Gates UBD Map 4 P 11 Transport Train, bus or ferry to the City Finish North Quay 7 pm TOOHEY FOREST - A guided walk of approximately 1½ hours through Griffith University Campus. Distance Varies, rough terrain, bush tracks, uphill walking Meet QEII Hospital car park UBD Map 200 H 11 Finish Return to starting point

SATURDAY 9th 6 am - CARINDALE WALK – PHILLIPS CREEK – walk around Oates Hill and through parkland along Phillips Creek - some uphill walking. Meet Carindale Bus Station Stop F UBD Map 181 N 6 7 am – TOOHEY FOREST - Build up strength and test the legs on these longer, more difficult walks which include rough terrain, bush tracks and/or some steep sections. Phone 0457 197 664 before participating on these walks. Meet Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt UBD Map 201 A 8 7.30 am – STAFFORD WALK Meet Stafford City Shopping Centre Bus Station UBD Map 139 J 5

DON’T FORGET HAT, SUNSCREEN & WATER

Saturday morning & Monday afternoon walks are approx. 6 km, 1½hours in length and are always a circuit. MONDAY 11th 3.30 pm - LOTA – LOTA CREEK – this is a very pleasing walk through the environs of Lota, including wildlife, a creek, a marina, Waterloo Bay, Mangroves and views Meet Lota (Camping Reserve) Park opp. Alexander St UBD Map 163 R 10/11 - some uphill walking

TUESDAY 12th 10 am – INNER CITY PARKS WALK - This walk takes in many of the inner city parks and includes many significant trees. Distance 6 km some steps and uphill walking Meet Anzac Square, Adelaide Street UBD Map 2 J 17 Transport Train or bus to the City Finish City Botanic Gardens

WEDNESDAY 13th 10 am – SHORNCLIFFE CIRCUIT - Walk through the upper section of Moora Park to enjoy the views and breezes then return along the foreshore and through the lower section with its large shady trees. Distance 7 km mostly flat terrain Meet Shorncliffe Railway Station UBD Map 111 D 8 Transport Train Shorncliffe Line departs 9.13am Central Stn Finish Return to starting point 11.30am There is a BYO Picnic in the Park after this walk – refer events menu

THURSDAY 14th 10 am - MILTON TO SOUTH BANK – walk through Milton, along the north bank of the river and cross to South Bank. Distance 6 km mostly flat terrain Meet Milton Railway Station UBD Map 159 F 11 Transport Train Springfield Line departs 9.43am Central Stn Finish South Bank Parkland 5.30 pm - SOUTH BANK EVENING WALK – is a circuit walk lasting approximately 1½ hours, starting at South Bank Parklands. Meet South Bank at the Wheel of Brisbane Transport Train or bus to South Brisbane DAVIES PARK, SOUTH BRISBANE CIRCUIT – Walk along the south bank of the river to Davies Park and return through the streets of South Brisbane. 7 pm TOOHEY FOREST - A guided walk of approximately 1½ hours through Griffith University Campus. Distance Varies, rough terrain, bush tracks, uphill walking Meet QEII Hospital car park UBD Map 200 H 11 Finish Return to starting point

Transport times are correct at time of publication, please check Translink on 13 12 30 or visit www.translink.com.au SATURDAY 16th 6 am - WYNNUM WALK – BOARDWALK – walk along the esplanade with abundant birdlife. Meet Wynnum Wading Pool UBD Map 143 K 19 7 am – CALAMVALE WALK – This is an easy stroll around the parks and streets of Calamvale admiring gardens and taking time to listen to the birds. Meet Cnr Beaudesert & Nottingham Roads UBD Map 240 F 2/3 7 am – TOOHEY FOREST - Build up strength and test the legs on these longer, more difficult walks which include rough terrain, bush tracks and/or some steep sections. Phone 0457 197 664 before participating on these walks. Meet Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt UBD Map 201 A 8 7.30 am – STAFFORD WALK Meet Stafford City Shopping Centre Bus Station UBD Map 139 J 5 Saturday morning & Monday afternoon walks are approx. 6 km, 1½hours in length and are always a circuit.

MONDAY 18th VOLUNTEERS MEETING 11 am followed by PLANNING MEETING 12 Noon Community Meeting Room Brisbane Square Library George Street The City All volunteers and interested members are invited to attend

3.30 pm - CARINA WALK – BELMONT, TINGALPA - A parkland and suburban walk to Kianawah Park. Meet Meadowlands Picnic Ground, Meadowlands Rd, Carina (Belmont Road side of bridge) UBD Map 182 D 1

TUESDAY 19th 10 am – ASPLEY TO RAVEN STREET RESERVE - Follow the bikepath along Little Cabbage Tree Creek through back streets and bushland. Continue through Milne Hill reserve and on to Raven Street Reserve. Distance 6 km some uphill walking and bush tracks Meet Aspley Hypermarket Bus Stop UBD Map 119 J 4 Transport Buz Bus Aspley 345 departs 9.08am King George Square Station 1F Finish Downfall Creek Information Centre, Raven St Reserve 5.30 pm - SOUTH BANK EVENING WALK – is a circuit walk lasting approximately 1½ hours, starting at South Bank Parklands. Meet South Bank at the Wheel of Brisbane Transport Train or bus to South Brisbane CITY FERRY CIRCUIT – Catch the Citycat from South Bank 1 ferry terminal to Sydney Street then walk back along the floating walkway & through the Botanic Gardens. WEDNESDAY 20th 10 am – ST LUCIA TO INDOOROOPILLY – Walking between the lakes on the UQ campus, we pass the entrances of many residential colleges. Meandering along the river, we pass a golf course, three schools of some note and finish near a major shopping complex. Distance 6 km mostly flat terrain – a couple of inclines Meet St Lucia University CityCat terminal. Transport Ferry CityCat departs North Quay Ferry Terminal 9.24am or Bus 66 departs 9.38am King George Square bus station 2E to UQ St Lucia Bus Station then a short walk to ferry terminal Finish Indooroopilly Shopping Centre (bus) or nearby train station

THURSDAY 21st 10 am - WEST END TO SOUTH BANK – An invigorating walk through Orleigh Park along the bikepath heading towards the city, continuing beside the river to the City Botanic Gardens. Distance 6 km mostly flat terrain Meet West End CityCat Ferry Terminal Transport Buz Bus West End 199 departs 9.26 am stop 44 Adelaide St opp.City Hall or CityCat departs 9.10am North Quay Finish South Bank Parklands 7 pm TOOHEY FOREST - A guided walk of approximately 1½ hours through Griffith University Campus. Distance Varies, rough terrain, bush tracks, uphill walking Meet QEII Hospital car park UBD Map 200 H 11 Finish Return to starting point

SATURDAY 23rd 6 am - CANNON HILL WALK – METROPLEX – an enjoyable walk through the Park Hill Village to the Metroplex Wetlands by the river - some uphill walking. Meet Cannon Hill Railway Station UBD Map 161 G 9 7 am – TOOHEY FOREST - Build up strength and test the legs on these longer, more difficult walks which include rough terrain, bush tracks and/or some steep sections. Phone 0457 197 664 before participating on these walks. Meet Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt UBD Map 201 A 8 7.30 am – TOOMBUL WALK Meet Toombul Railway Station UBD Map 140 L 4

MONDAY 25th 3.30 pm - COORPAROO, BRIDGEWATER CREEK VARIATION Meet Small park Corner Leicester St & Newman Av. UBD Map 180 P 3l

TUESDAY 26th PUBLIC HOLIDAY – AUSTRALIA DAY

WEDNESDAY 27th 10 am - DUTTON PARK CORSO TO FAIRFIELD - A pleasant riverside walk along the Brisbane Corso extending through Fairfield and Yeronga with picturesque homes & gardens. Distance 6.5 km mostly flat terrain Meet Dutton Park Place Bus Stop first stop after Boggo Rd UBD Map 179 Q 4 Transport Bus 66 (Metro route 2) departs 9.36am Roma St busway Pl 2. King George Square Stn 2E 9.38am Finish Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre 5.30 pm - SOUTH BANK EVENING WALK – is a circuit walk lasting approximately 1½ hours, starting at South Bank Parklands. Meet South Bank at the Wheel of Brisbane Transport Train or bus to South Brisbane WOOLLOONGABBA CIRCUIT some uphill walking – Walk through the streets of South Brisbane and Woolloongabba returning via Mater Hill.

THURSDAY 28th 10 am - PARK ROAD TO VIA THE ELEANOR SCHONELL BRIDGE – cross the Brisbane River and take a scenic walk through the University grounds continuing beside the river to Toowong. Distance 6 km mostly flat walking Meet Park Road Railway Station Transport Train Beenleigh Line departs 9.47 am Central Stn Finish Toowong Railway Station 7 pm TOOHEY FOREST - A guided walk of approximately 1½ hours through Griffith University Campus. Distance Varies, rough terrain, bush tracks, uphill walking Meet QEII Hospital car park UBD Map 200 H 11 Finish Return to starting point

SATURDAY 30th 6 am - CARINA WALK – MINNIPPI - A flat walk through parkland and around the Minnippi Lagoon with its varied birdlife. Meet Meadowlands Picnic Ground, Meadowlands Rd, Carina (Belmont Road side of bridge) UBD Map 182 D 1-2 7 am – TOOHEY FOREST - Build up strength and test the legs on these longer, more difficult walks which include rough terrain, bush tracks and/or some steep sections. Phone 0457 197 664 before participating on these walks. Meet Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt UBD Map 201 A 8