Walks Program October – December Final Program for 2011 Standard requirements needed on all walks unless otherwise stated

October 5th Wednesday Mt Peter Moderate walk up to a ridge leading to Mt Peter (401m). Views over Gordonvale. Open grassy country so wear gaiters. About 5km. Depart 47-51 Dempsey Street Gordonvale 8.30 am. Contact Jeannie Whittaker 4057 9303 or Travis Teske 40561761.

October 16th Sunday Windin & Caribou Falls Depart from Lammin’s Hill lookout (past Butcher’s Creek off the Topaz Road) at 8.30 am. A moderate walk to a set of great waterfalls down the Old Track. Contact Steve Russell 4095 1469

October 19th Wednesday Lunch Time Rocks – Bartle Frere Depart Lammin’s Hill 7.30 am. Depart trail head approximately 8.00 am. Easy 20 minutes to Bobbin Falls then approximately 3 hours ascent with not much respite. Morning tea at the large rock cave. Sea views at lunch. Hard due to length, steepness and uneven ground. Those who wish to go to the summit should leave the trail head at 6.00 am. Contact Sally McPhee 4096 6026

October 22nd & 23rd Saturday & Sunday Social/Overnight Back Pack to Tinaroo Creek Dust off the large backpack and camping gear for an overnight trip behind . Rated moderate but a few short steep hills. Swimming on the way in and camping beside a creek. Open woodland, cycads, beautiful creek. Bring all necessary camping gear including gas stove if cooking.(fire bans in place) Organise car shuffle before arriving at Tinaroo as limited car parks. Meet 8:00 am at Pensini’s restaurant car park. Contact Sally McPhee 40966026

October 29th & 30th Saturday and Sunday Petford Car Camp Saturday - Depart Petford 9.00 am. Drive about 6km for walk to Frazer Lookout. Take Smoko Drive back to hut for a noon walk to Mt Wade. Road into hut is in good condition. Just need to take it slowly. Tank water at the hut. Saturday night – Bring share meal. There is a wood stove. BBQ if needed. Sunday – There will be a short walk before heading home. It will be hot so bring long sleeve shirt, hat, good boots, plenty of water. Contact Sue Cook 4056 2115

November 2nd Wednesday Varch Creek Road Easy walk through rainforest. No great views just fairly easy walking along an old logging road. Depart Davies Creek turn off 8.30 am. Contact Travis Teske 4056 1761

November 6th Sunday Peterson Creek Easy walk along Peterson Creek and then down to Lake Tinaroo. Swim. Depart toilet block at park opposite Eden House 8.00 am. Contact Noel Longman 4095 3436. At the end of the walk there will be a general meeting of the Tablelands Walking Club. If you wish to raise issues please forward agenda items to the Secretary (4056 1761 or [email protected] by Wednesday 2nd November.

November 13th Sunday Mount Coobaingalgi Circuit This is a hard walk in the Tinaroo area to the north of Mt Edith. The walk is slightly over 10 kilometres and ascends approximately 700 metres across the day. We start out on an old road and finish on an old road but the majority of the walk is off track. Great forest, some good lookouts for the brave, and a few other surprises. Depart at 7:30 am from Boar Pocket Road or 7:50am at the Road turnoff from Danbulla Road. If you don't know where this is then email or ring me. Contact John Dwyer on mailto:[email protected] or 0428 604 169.

November 16th Wednesday Mobray Falls The walk starts at the top of the Bump at Black Mt Road Julatten. It is down the bump track to Robbins Creek then down the creek to the Mobray falls. Some rock hopping not too hard . About 9 KM. Depart Ant Hill Park at 8.00 am. Though people from Cairns might prefer to come up the coast road and meet us at the Bump track (top end). It is about 50 minutes from Mareeba . Contact Bob Lewis 4092 7428

November 27th Sunday Emerald Creek Falls Celebrate another successful year of Sunday walks at Emerald Creek falls. Depart 8.30 am corner of Tinaroo Creek Road and Kennedy Highway (across the road from Southedge Seeds). Short walk, morning tea and a swim before our shared lunch. Bring a chair. Contact Santa’s little helper, Lyn Kincaid 4086 8114

November 30th Wednesday Christmas Party Celebrate another successful year of Wednesday walks at Ringers Rest, Fichera Road, Mareeba. Depart 8.30 am corner of Tinaroo Creek Road and Kennedy Highway (across the road from Southedge Seeds). Short walk, morning tea and a swim at Tinaroo Creek before our shared lunch. Coffee, tea, sugar, milk, cups, crockery, cutlery, tables, chairs, fridges, hot water and toilets provided at the lunch spot. Lunch spot paid for by the club. Dress and theme Christmas. Contact Santa’s little helper, Trish Veivers 4095 4642

December 11th Sunday Walk to Bare Hill the long way via , Tin Creek and Split Rock. Longer day with several steep ascents and descents. Walk through open woodland with magnificent boulders and views. Opportunity for a swim at the end of the walk. Depart 7:30 am Davies Creek turnoff and Kennedy Highway. Standard requirement, extra water, swimming togs. Contact Sally 4096026 or Travis Teske 40561761

December 14th Wednesday Torpedo Bay Easy walk. Some climbing. Swim at end. Depart Pensinis, Tinaroo at 9.00 am. Contact Wendy Phillips 4095 4857

Enjoy your break. Have a great time and all the best for 2012.