Club's website: http://capricornia.bwq.org.au/ No: 152 NEWSLETTER August, 2021 Walkers on Emu Park to Causeway walk, 2021 President Kevin Cullen 0487 655 892 Secretary Anna Mainey 0408 218 423 Treasurer Megan Grieve Management Committee Members: Rita Davidson, Dave Drew,Linsay Hensel, Greer Burgess, Mark Angus. Safety & Training Newsletter Greer Burgess See last page for Schedule of Walks to JANUARY 2022 at a Glance LIKE us on FACEBOOK! https://www.facebook.com/capricorniabushwalkers/ Page 2 of 18 PROGRAM DETAILS Closing date for nominations for walks and social events is normally at least 5 days prior to the event. If you require transport please nominate well in advance. If travelling with someone else, it is courteous to pay your share of travel costs – suggested cost 10 c/km. Some walks may have a limit on numbers. WALK LEGEND MO = Members Only D/W Day Walk T/W Through Walk or Car Shuttle required O/N Overnighter H/W Half-day Walk 4WD Access by 4WD only X/T Extended Trip TRN Training B/C Base Camp N/F No Facilities – no water, showers or toilets SOC Social WALK GRADING Fitness Distance Terrain E Easy, suitable for beginners A Less than 5 km 1 Trail/Graded Track M Moderate, reasonable fitness B 5 to 10 km 2 Off-track/Cross-Country required H Hard, very fit walkers only C 10 to 15 km 3 Not pre-walked L 15 to 20 km 4 Minor scrub X Over 20 km 5 Medium or Heavy Vegetation Total Uphill Sections 6 Creeks/Rock Hopping ALT Approx change in height 7 Steep Scrambles Date: 13th – 16th August Isla Gorge National Park Type: B/C, X/T, M, L,2,4,7, Alt 200m Contact: Pauline 0448 822 241 [email protected] Description I’ve allowed four days, intending to drive there Friday afternoon, complete day walks on Saturday and Sunday, and maybe a half day Monday morning, then drive home Monday afternoon. It’s approximately three hours drive from Rockhampton. Enjoy sandstone caves and tunnels, wildflowers, aboriginal art. Nominations now closed. Date: 22nd August Thozets Creek Type: H/D, M, B, 2, 6, Alt 400m Contact: Glynn 4927 5972 Description We will be walking up Thozet Creek which is for the most part open and shady with sections of rainforest. After leaving the creek we get up on to the ridge leading to Mt Birkbeck and then follow the track down to the saddle on Pilbeam Drive. Cars will be left at the start and beginning of the walk. Come along and enjoy. Club's website: http://capricornia.bwq.org.au/ Page 3 of 18 Date: 29th August Yeppoon to the Causeway and return Type: D/W, M/H, X, 1, 2, 4, 7 Alt 300m Contact: Rita 0437 189 [email protected] Description This is a distance walk of approximately 22 kilometres in a circuit, taking five to six hours. We will start our walk from the carpark at Figtree Creek, proceed along the path near Taranganba shops, Lammermoor, around Statue Bay, then cross the mud flats to the Mulambin pathway near the north arm of the creek to the Causeway Lake. A morning tea stop at the Lake. Then back across the road to the Pinnacle Point section of the Capricorn Coast National Park, walk along Mulambin Beach through to Kemp Beach, Rosslyn Bay, Statue Bay, beach walk on Lammermoor to Wreck Point, Cooee Bay, Wave Point, over Ross Creek, back to the cars. Date: 5th September Pack Horse Trail Bouldercombe to Upper Ulam Type: T/W, M, C, 1 Contact Anna 0408 218 423 Description Partly packhorse trail, partly National Trail, partly country roads. One steep ascent with views to Mount Etna, one steep descent from the escarpment, via a 4wd track to the valley below. Date: 12th September Mount Cobbera Type: H/W, M, A, 1, 4 Alt 150m Contact Barbara and John 4808 2488 Description This will be a morning walk with good views of the volcanic plugs around Mt Hedlow from the top. Although the walk is short, it has steep sections, hence the moderate rating. Date: 19th September Boots in the Berserkers: Forest View Lookout Type: H/W, T/W, E/M, B,1,2,4 Contact Cheryl 0477156656 [email protected] Description We commence this walk from the beginning of The Zamia Trail atop Mt Archer/Nurim, leaving the track after a couple of kilometres to follow a ridge line which will take us out through the grass trees to what has been called Forest View Lookout. From there we’ll descend further rejoining the Zamia Trail along Moore’s Creek and head towards First Turkey and the end of our walk. Please note that off track walking is required at times. Club's website: http://capricornia.bwq.org.au/ Page 4 of 18 Date: 24th – 26th September Kroombit Tops National Park Type: B/C, T/W, MO, C, M, E, 1, 4 Contact Greer 0448 408 775 Description A short break weekend base camping at Griffith Creek camp site, arriving Friday afternoon before exploring the 13 km Escarpment Trail (M) and short Rainforest Walk (E) on Saturday. This will require a car shuffle to both visit the Rainforest Walk and return to base. On Sunday, it is planned to visit the Beautiful Betsy Bomber war grave/ memorial site (E). Numbers may be limited by the availability of seats in 4WD vehicles for Sunday. Please nominate by 5th September, members only, additional 4WD vehicles appreciated. Kroombit Tops NP is approximately 85 km southwest of Gladstone, allow 2.5 -3 hours drive time from Rockhampton. Pam is co-leading the walk. Date: 30th September – 4th October Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail Type: XT, MO, closed Description The Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail is a unique blend of seaways and picturesque walks across Whitsunday, South Molle and Hook islands. The tall ship Solway Lass will be our base as we sail and walk the Whitsundays. This trip is fully booked. Date: 10th October Emu Park and Zilzie Type: H/W, E/M, B, 1,4, Alt 90 m Contact Rita 0437 189 245 [email protected] Description A circuit walk from the Kerr Park Carpark (near Pine Beach Hotel). We walk along Keppel and Richard Street to the path heading south along Hartley St to Zilzie, through the Reserve at Seaspray and the old track to Cocoanut Point then back on the beach. Along Muskers Beach and on to Zilzie Beach over the headland to Shelleys and Main Beach and back to the carpark. Bring morning tea. There are places for lunch on Granville St and around the town centre, also bring your swimmers to cool down after the walk. Date: 17th October South Rocky Wanderings Type: H/W, E, B, 1 Contact Cheryl 0477 156 656 [email protected] Description This “wander” will explore some of the lesser visited areas around the back blocks of old Rocky.We’ll commence from the boat ramp in Quay street and head south along the river before heading towards the Depot Hill/Port Curtis area whilst staying away from built up areas as much as possible.We’ll take in some historical features along the way. Club's website: http://capricornia.bwq.org.au/ Page 5 of 18 Date: 24th October Mining Heritage Trail Type: H/W, M, B, 1, 2 Contact Glynn 49275972 (Phone after 7pm) Description We will be walking in the area east of the heritage trail at the top of Dee Street Bouldercombe. The area has a rich mining history and we will be checking out some of the sites associated with these activities. This is a half day walk with good views down into Bouldercombe Gorge along the way. Best time to contact Glyn is after 7 pm Date: 31st October Peltophorum Street to the Saddle Type: H/W, T/W, M Contact: Kathy 0400 292 248 Description Further details will be available after a pre walk, however views, off track walking and a bit of a climb are certain! Date: 7th November Mt Morgan Museums and Meanderings Type: E/Soc, A, 1 Contact Greer 0448 408 775 Description A Sunday morning wander from the heritage listed Mt Morgan Railway Museum through town, exploring the history of the area. We will stop into the Number 7 Art Gallery, view the Mafeking Bell and the town’s connection to the siege of Mafeking, before spending some time in the community owned and run Mt Morgan Historical Museum. Museum charges apply. We then return to the Railway Museum via the Swinging Bridge. There are ample places for lunch/breaks/ interesting shops afterward, as well. Date: 14th November General Meeting Type: Meeting Contact Description Come along to the general meeting to assist in the running of the club, and also to have your say on the upcoming walks calendar. Date: 21st November Frenchmans Creek Paths and Parks Type: H/W, E, B, 1 Contact: Pauline 0448 822 241 Description This is a very civilised walk. Start at the bottom of Pilbeam Drive to walk along the pathway along Frenchville Road, then all the way along nicely maintained parks to Kalka Shades. Suitable for beginners and the hot weather at this time of year. Club's website: http://capricornia.bwq.org.au/ Page 6 of 18 Date: 28th November Christmas Breakup Type: Soc Contact Cheryl 0477 156 656 [email protected] Description Given the uncertainty surrounding Covid 19 at this time, the suggestion has been made to repeat last year’s outing to Kershaw Gardens for our Christmas Breakup.Further details will be forthcoming closer to the time but do put the date into your diary.