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QUEENSLAND
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Newsletter
Lizard Point
Club News
Pilgrimage 19 – 21 August 2005
Nineteen members of QBW attended this year’s Pilgrimage run
by the Redland Bushwalking Club. It turned out to be a weekend
of plenty of people, plenty of room and plenty of fun.
Most of our members arrived Friday afternoon at Bigriggen
where the Pilgrimage was held to find no lack of space in the 100
acres of bushland making up the camping park. There were 220
bushwalkers present which is the record number for attendance
but there was never the feeling of being crammed in.
That night there was live singing plus fires in braziers to keep the
cold out. And it was cold that night dropping close to zero
degrees. Some people talked well into the night.
On the Saturday there were about ten walks to choose from. Due
to the large numbers doing Mt Maroon, John Brunott from our
club volunteered to lead an alternate way up this mountain. The
day was sunny with just a bit of chill in the air. Though it
threatened to rain with some dark clouds, there were no heavy
downpours.
All got back safely though one group did not return till well after
dark. It was then time to prepare for the bushdance held in the
open air with a bushband in attendance and some live
entertainment.
There was a light breakfast served on the Sunday morning. The
pancakes were great. Later in the morning were the
presentations, and the Glasshouse Bushwalkers took the boot to
hold Pilgrimage 2006.
Many thanks to Redland Bushwalking Club for their terrific effort.
It was the small things such as the coffee shop and memorabilia
from past bushwalking days that made it special.
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Rochedale South
QLD 4123
Email qldbwc@yahoo.com
Phone No (07) 3341 7509
www.geocities.com/qldbwc
September 2005
Happy Birthday
There was a dinner plus surprise birthday party on Friday the 26th
of August held at a restaurant at Coorparoo. At least 27 members
attended to celebrate John M.’s 70th birthday.
At a time when most people are thinking of putting their feet up
John is still working in his trade. He is also an active bushwalker
leading walks for our club. He finds time somehow to travel
overseas having been to China about a year ago and now just
returning from a trip to Iceland.
Evelyn planned this party and the highlight was the blowing out of
the candles on the cake. See the photo inside. Many thanks to
Evelyn for her organizing this event.
John has more trips planned in the future. We wish him many
more years of bushwalking, travel and good health.
Petrol Donations
With the recent increase in petrol prices, the committee at the last
meeting decided to increase the recommended petrol donation to
10cents a kilometre.
However it should be noted that this is a suggested value only and
the driver is free to ask for more or less than the recommended
rate. There are many factors that need to be taken into account,
the distance of the journey, the number of people in the car, the
size of the car, etc.
Many of our members do not have cars and rely heavily on the
good will and generosity of members willing to act as drivers.
Please note again that the donation is something that is between
the driver and passenger with the Club only making a suggestion.
 General Information The Management Committee
Meeting Place
Club Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the President Trevor Cox 3273 3484 (H)
East Brisbane State School, corner of Stanley Street and Vice President Trevor Davern 0411 512 202
Wellington Road, starting at 7:30pm. Secretary Bob Gur 3345 3971 (H)
There is parking within the school grounds off Wellington Road. Treasurer Gary Woodward 3245 2695 (H)
Consult a street directory, as there are a number of one-way
streets in the area. There is also parking in Wellington Road. Outings Secretary David Kenrick 3349 8238 (H)
Tea/Coffee and cake/biscuits are provided after the meeting. A Membership Officer Ken Walters 3344 1927 (H)
coin donation would be appreciated. Editor Richard Kolarski 3341 7509 (H)
Membership Social Secretary Evelyn Campbell 3809 2354 (H)
Before a visitor can go on a walk, he/she must be a Member Training Officer Frank Garland 3341 5207 (H)
(Probationary or Ordinary) or be a member of an affiliated club.
Membership of QBW is only $20 and lasts till the end of the Other Voluntary Positions
Club’s financial year which is on the 30th of June each year.
Equipment Officer Steve Moyle 3800 3963 (H)
Probationary Membership Supper Convenor Danuta Gur 3345 3971 (H)
A non-member automatically becomes a Probationary Member Federation Rep Richard Kolarski 3341 7509 (H)
on his/her first walk after signing the waiver form. There is no fee
payable to become a Probationary Member. Federation Rep Trevor Cox 3273 3484 (H)
However a Probationary Member must become an Ordinary FMR Rep Richard Kolarski 3341 7509 (H)
Member on his/her 2nd walk by filling out a membership form and FMR Rep Frank Garland 3341 5207 (H)
paying the membership fee.
Ordinary Membership Campsite Monitors
A person may become an Ordinary Member by filling out a Ratatat Hut Barbara Makepeace
membership form and handing the form to a committee member
or walk leader and paying the $20.00 membership fee. Running Creek Falls Richard Kolarski
Gary Woodward
An Ordinary Member has the right to vote at an AGM or be
elected to a committee position. A Probationary Member has Throakban Kerry de Clauzel
neither of these rights. Trevor Smith
Mt Superbus Christine & Cliff Harrison
Members of Another Bushwalking Club
Spicers Peak Ann Kemp
Members of another bushwalking club affiliated with the Mt May John Brunott
Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs or another State
Federation are covered by the same Insurance as QBW. It is not
necessary for them to become a member of our Club to go on Editors Pic
our walks.
Equipment for Hire
The Club has a backpack (suitable for use as a
day or through pack) for hire at $5.00 per week.
QBW also has some abseiling gear for use by
Club members. The gear includes ropes,
harnesses and helmets. Ring Steve.
Also any person who has surplus equipment and
would like to donate or sell to the Club, please
contact one of the Committee members or Steve
Moyle on 3800 3963.
Bivy Bag/Pack Liners for Sale
The Club has purchased a quantity of pack liners from VicWalk
suitable for through packs. They are 2 metres by 0.9 metres in a
bright orange colour. The packliners can double as an
emergency bivvy bag and have helpful information printed on
them.
They are available from the Club for $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00.
Club Shirts John Celebrating his 70th
The club still has a number of Club polo shirts for sale. They are
available in L, M and S size. $20.00 each
EPIRB Available for Members New Members
The Club has purchased an EPIRB. It will be available to any Winsome Abbott Johnson Anne Foss
member of the Club at no charge for use on weekend or Clodagh Barwise-Smith Elizabeth Heywood
weekday walks. Rosemary Collins Sandy Thomas
If you would like to take the EPIRB on a walk, ring 3341 7509 on
Colin Farley
where to pick up and return the EPIRB.
Emergency Space Blankets No of financial Ordinary Members 93
The Club has a supply of these for sale at $2.50 each. This is the number of renewals and new members since 1/7/2005

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 Special Coming Events
Great Australian Bushwalk 16 October 2005
The National Parks Association Qld will again be organising The
Great Australian Bushwalk in liaison with other states.
Last year's event was successful, with walks in all states and
some high profile political patronage. It received nationwide
coverage on the ABC.
This event is intended to encourage new and old walkers to
venture outside to enjoy natural landscapes and values. It is a
good vehicle to introduce new members to clubs and
associations.
It is expected that each bushwalking club will organise its own
daywalks, leaders etc similar to usual arrangements. Each club
will be expected to have adequate insurance cover for
themselves and any guests.
Any queries to Cathie Duffy Masters ph 07 3394 1030 or Warren
Martens 07 3288 8508
Christmas Party 2005 2 – 4 December 2005
Bookings are now being taken for the QBW Christmas Party.
See Evelyn soon as bookings to be made by 1st November.
Date Fri night 2nd December to Sun 4th December
Location Crystal Waters Permaculture Village,
Conondale. Situated in the Sunshine Coast
Hinterland, approx. 100km north of Brisbane.
Accommodation Costs Bunkhouse (Sleeps 24, there are 4
rooms with 6 beds in each) $18 per person per night
Camping / Van Site $10 per person per night,
$5 per subsequent person per night on same campsite.
Power $1 extra per person per night.
Room for more than 20 campsites
Facilities Amenities Block with Showers and Toilets
Basic Camp Kitchen and BBQ area with shelter, bench tables
and seats, fridge, two gas burners, electric jug and fireplace. A
fire is permitted if no restrictions at the time.
There is a shop on site selling snacks, lunches, crafts and local
produce.
Please bring For Campers – All camping gear
For Bunkhouse - Bedding
All cooking and eating utensils
All food for meals except for Saturday Dinner
Dinner The Saturday Dinner will be a catered meal in a function
room at Crystal Waters, $20 per head. BYO wine etc.
Bushwalking Plenty of possibilities at Conondale National
Park, Obi Obi Gorge or Kondalilla National Park.
Namadgi National Park 7-22 January 2006
Namadgi National Park in the ACT and is the most northern of
the Australian Alps national parks.
There are a number of bushwalks available and this trip will
mainly offer day walks and assistance for any through walkers
who may want to do part of the Australian Alps Walking Trail.
It will be summer with the wildflowers in bloom. I will need to
know numbers by the end of November so that bookings in
campgrounds can be made.
Walks planned are Gibraltar Falls, Square Rock, Mt Aggie and
Mt Franklin, Booroomba Rocks, Yankee Hat, Smokers Trail, Mt
Tennent, Brandy Flat plus many more. These are mainly day
walks and from easy to moderate.
There will be time for rest days so that people may do some sight
seeing in Canberra such as Parliament House, Black Mountain,
Tidbinbilla etc.
Contact Richard on 3341 7509 for more information.
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Past Walks
Binna Burra to Green Mountains D/W 7 May 2005
Leaving home in the rain is never a good way to start a walk but,
as often happens, it was cloudy but dry at Canungra. We
swapped vehicles with the Green Mountains to Binna Burra
traverse group and the eight of us headed off to start our walk.
There had been quite a lot of rain, especially along the actual
border escarpment and we walked through more mud than I have
seen in years. It didn’t actually rain enough for raincoats and we
walked through cloud for much of the way: the perfect way to
experience rainforest.
Our only real views were from Joalah Lookout, an hour’s walk out
along the track. Morning tea was had at Dragoon Bird Creek with
the leeches, and lunch at the Toolona Circuit junction, the spot
most sheltered from the strong winds blowing up the cliff face from
the Tweed Valley.
Four k’s from O’Reillys and the sun came out so we could see
across to the Darlington Range.
Back down the mountain to Canungra for coffee. The traverse
group were nowhere to be found. This time the Border Track
group finished first.
Thanks to all who came on the walk, especially John for allowing
his car to be used for the transport exchange.
PS What’s your rego number, John? Patricia
Mid Traverse D/W 7 May 2005
This walk was in conjunction with Patricia's Border Track walk.
The sixteen of us (eight in each group) met at Canungra and we
swapped cars so that when we finished the walk we could hop
back in our own cars. Our group drove up towards O'Reillys and
we left one car at the carpark and another at Duck Creek Road.
We set off down Bull Ant Spur and reached Blue Pool easily. The
water was brown from recent rain and crossing West Canungra
Creek was a bit tricky.
On the other side of the creek we found a get up point and
followed a spur and faint track up to the ridge. We followed this for
a while and then dropped down the other side to Fountain Falls.
Near the falls a massive tree had fallen down and broken off some
of the lava columns along a cliff wall. We made our way gingerly
through the wreckage and arrived at the falls in time for lunch.
At Noowongbill Lookout
There was another ridge to ascend on the other side. However
there was no track to follow and we just made a steady climb up
till we reached the crest. We found Noowongbill Lookout close by
and enjoyed the warmth and sunshine in the open area. A final
descent into Coomera River and another tricky crossing at
Gwongoorool Pool. The final three kilometers are along a graded
track and it made the final walk to the cars a relative breeze.
We finally made it out after over 8 hours of walking. We met
Patricia in Canungra who had been waiting for us and found that
everyone had finished safely.
Many thanks to Steve, Gil, Gerry, Ian, Maria, Marnie and Suzana
who completed this strenuous walk. Richard
Running Creek Falls T/W 14-15 May 2005
This was the second exploratory to Running Creek in a month. I
was eager to explore the area up England Creek and to find a
way to the top of the falls.
There were only three of us so we took along the GPS and
EPIRB. It was a straightforward walk to the campsite which we
reached soon after 11.00am. We set up our tents and tried to
explore up England Creek. This proved too slow a process as the
rocks were wet and treacherous after recent rain. We decided to
change plans and have lunch at the base of the falls. The falls
were again spectacular.
Running Creek Falls
After a short rest, we began our exploratory to find a way to the
top of the falls. We started up a ridge a hundred metres
downstream from the falls. There was thick wait-a-while which
tore at us and slowed us down. We reached a set of cliffs but
found a way up them only to find another cliff line and then
another. The vegetation changed from rainforest to scunge, to a
grassy slope and then back to rainforest. We could not see the
falls and were becoming tired from the constant uphill struggle.
We decided to turn back and find another way down that did not
involve the cliff lines. As we crossed a grassy area looking back
we saw the falls. We were well above them and too far
downstream. So much for my navigation! But we did have a great
view of the falls that not too many would have seen!
We made our way slowly down a few cliff lines and when we saw
a rocky creek bed gully we followed it and it brought us to within
10 minutes walk of the campsite. We were all tired but relieved
that we had made it back before dark.
We slept well that night.
Early next morning we packed up our tents and walked back to
the cars. It had been a strenuous weekend of exploring. Many
thanks to Gil and Patricia. We'll reach the top of the falls next
time, won't we? Richard
Gap Creek Falls. 15 May 2005
I was pleasantly surprised to receive 18 names on the walk sheet
for this easy 3/3 walk, I thought it must be due to the fact that I'm
such a great leader until I noticed that the only other walk on that
Sunday was a 7/7 of Daves, so I guess I got walkers by default.
However we had a lovely day at the Gap, no water at the falls I'm
afraid but I think that's the case all over. Ann Elliott joined us for
her first walk with the club. Welcome Ann. I hope we see Ann on
future walks. The day concluded with coffee and cake at Aratula.
Thanks to all who came. Trevor Cox
Rat-A-Tat Hut T/W 21-22 May 2005
The Rat-A-Tat hut campsite is a bit of a misnomer. The
corrugated iron hut that used to be there is no more. However
the area is simply beautiful, nestled in the middle of the rainforest
with a small stream nearby.
Five of us met up in Canungra and drove up to O'Reillys. There
we left the cars, put on our through packs and set off up the
Border Track.
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On the Way to Rat-A-Tat
Out of the five, only one had not done a through walk before.
Frank was keen and it showed as he was up front and leading. At
Echo Point we had lunch and then started off on the ungraded
track to Rat-A-Tat. There were a few ups and downs and we
made our way slowly. Margaret seemed to have a fun time
scrambling over the many large trees that had fallen over the track
as her laughter rang out through the bush.
After a bit of hesitation on my part about the correct turn-off to the
campsite, it turned out to be too easy. Someone had put up the
old nail-punched sign up on a tree to show the correct turn-off.
At the campsite we put up our tents and did a small exploratory.
The nearby creek was low and it was easy to scramble down the
first two small waterfalls there. As night overtook us with clear
skies above, there was another spectacle as the glow worms
gleamed in the dark around us. A wonderful feeling of peace
surrounded us.
Next morning we were up early as soon as it was light and packed
our things. The return trip seemed much shorter and we arrived at
O'Reillys in time for lunch.
Many thanks to Frank, Gil, Margaret and Noelene for their
company. Richard
Double Peak 22 May 2005
A couple of years ago the first walk I was going to lead for the club
was to double peak but an injury put paid to that idea. Last year I
put it on again but it rained so I did another walk instead. This
year it was third time lucky and we were greeted at our early
morning rendezvous at Boonah by a beautiful clear day.
I had limited the walk to eight participants which was just as well
as we only had two 4WD’s to take us to our starting point at Windy
Ridge. I had decided to go via Focal Peak for, although this isn’t
the quickest way to Double Peak, it is more interesting and saves
going up and back the same way.
It was a quick walk down the track to the national park campsite
on Yamahra Creek but a long climb up a well worn track to
Montserrat Lookout. There we stopped to take in the excellent
views over Mt. Barney and Gwyala Peak and have a refreshing
drink.
Following the compass and vague tracks along rainforested ridges
brought us to the foot of Focal Peak and a stop for morning tea. I
had decided instead of going over Focal Peak I would do a much
shorter traverse over to Cedar Pass. I had read that this was not
worth doing as it was easier to go over Focal Peak, but don’t
believe it, as a 15 minute traverse brought us to a ridge just above
Cedar Pass.
There was a change of direction from here and by following the
compass and terrain we went through the Pass and up the long
climb to Durramlee.
As we climbed it was interesting to see the type of rain forest
change so when we were near the top we entered forest with a lot
of Antarctic Beech Trees. The top of Durramlee is very scrubby
and the track that was there when I was there last about eleven
years ago is now very vague.

Double Peak
An hours walk across the saddle and a tiring climb brought us to
the top of Double Peak for a well earned lunch to take in the
views that I reckon are probably the best in south east
Queensland.
After lunch we retraced our steps over Durramlee and continued
past Mowburra Peak to drop down a shorter route to Yamahra
Creek near Graces Hut and back to the cars and then back to
Boonah for a beer or coffee.
Thanks to all those who joined me on the walk. David Kenrick
Lizard Point via Mount Bell 28 May 2005
A brisk Saturday pre dawn found eighteen eager if a little
suspicious-looking bushwalkers lurking around the Boonah public
toilets in preparation for the short but scenic drive to our walk
starting point on the Head Rd.
After a short re-group at the parking area amongst the largest
gathering of Subarus this side of the Moorooka Magic Mile we
commenced a cool windy walk on the forestry trail leading
towards Mt Bell.
As Jennifer had made a considerable effort to pre plan our route
to a turn off point near the summit our large group made steady
progress through some lush and at times spectacular rain forest.
After a mini break near a large forest of walking stick palms,
which gave our map readers and satellite navigation enthusiasts
time to check their notes and reassure us that all was well and
we where on track, we made our way through the forest to join
the established track to Lizard Point.
Our early arrival at Lizard Point allowed us to enjoy a long lunch
overlooking some of the best views on the Scenic Rim which was
made even more pleasant with the arrival of some sunshine and
an open area out from under the canopy to get a some much
appreciated warmth.
In the early afternoon we made slow but steady pace via the
Steamers Lookout arriving back at the cars well before sundown.
This allowed plenty of time for the usual refreshments break back
in Boonah.
As usual this walk was undertaken with all the good humour for
which Queensland Bushwalkers Club has become well known.
Special thanks should go to Jen for her meticulous pre planning
and to Michael who soldiered on despite a nasty foot injury later
in the day and to all other walkers who again made this walk a
success. Steve P
Mt Clunie 29 May 2005
This walk was full of surprises. Mt. Clunie, from the s-w ridge is
reasonably difficult with plenty of features, flora, cliffs, views plus
a very steep descent. When I saw the list of walkers (not your
gung-ho walker) I thought “Oh Boy! Can they do it?” Well
everyone in the club is entitled to go on a walk if they are capable
of doing the walk.
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Because of a car shuffle the walk was limited to 10, with 4 on a
cancellation list. On the day 1 person did not turn up or notify me,
so someone missed out.
We left Margaret’s car at the finish and went to our start at Mt
Clunie Rd. Greg and Laleisha missed us at Boonah and a million
to one chance found us just as we were about to leave on the
walk. After a briefing where the walk was explained in detail,
walkers were given the chance to turn around if they wanted.
Our group was full of confidence, and we were on our way. A
pleasant four klm road walk with plenty of redneck wallabies and
pademelons feeding on the road grass encountered us along the
way. We left the road for our climb up the ridge. Dean Workman
led the way up, while I kept the group together.
Luck was on our side, I normally go up the right side, but Dean
went on the left where we came across two of the largest stinging
trees (not the normal Gympie tree) any of us have ever seen. With
nine of us standing side by side, we only went halfway across the
trunk (that's the trunk, not the buttress.) This is an excellent ridge
to go up.
Out of the blue Margaret said, "Ken what did you mean by the, Oh
Boy! when we started off this morning.” Well Margaret you're
about to find out. There were three cliff faces to negotiate and it
was a matter of finding the best way up. As there is no well worn
track to follow, you have to find your own way up. It didn't take
long for my anxiety to wane as our group managed those climbs
with ease.
Our next section is what I call the rock gardens. Sheer rock face
on one side, dropping down to stunning bird's nest's and ferns in
the gullies. This is the largest collection of healthy plants that I
have seen anywhere. It is truly beautiful.
After about one hour rock hopping along the cliff face, it was only
a matter of a few more metres to reach the summit. Here we all
decided to take a well-earned break. Lunch was overdue, so we
sat down, refueled, and enjoyed the views.
Then it was on to Mt. Clunie and the rabbit fence. None of my
fellow walkers had been on this walk before, and had no idea how
steep it was. Our first descent was quite easy as it leveled out
before the "BIG DOWN". At the level section, comments from
some of our group were that I had exaggerated, that it wasn't that
steep at all. Guess what! It was even steeper than I had
remembered and we all struggled down this section.
We took a forced afternoon tea break, so as to allow everyone to
regroup. Some jovial unprintable remarks were made about the
poor buggers still negotiating their way down. It was a nice
relaxing walk back to the cars for a 4.30pm finish. Then on to
Boonah to reward ourselves with a well earned coffee and cake.
Many thanks to all those who joined me on this walk. It was an
absolute pleasure having you along.
Hope to see you on my next outing. Ken Walters.
Love and Cedar Creek D/W 5 June 2005
Seven people met up at Maiala for this walk along two of the
creeks in Brisbane Forest Park. We parked our cars at the end of
Alex Road and started the walk along an old forestry trail.
After descending a short distance down the trail we came onto a
small creek which we then followed. It had rained recently so we
took it carefully negotiating a few small waterfalls.
Finally the side creek joined onto Love Creek and we followed it
downstream. Love Creek Falls were reached just in time for
morning tea and we enjoyed the scenery from an eagle's point of
view.
We descended to the bottom of the falls by a side track which was
very eroded and steep. The trees were used as hand holds.
There was still more rock hopping to do and it was at this point
that Patricia slipped on a wet rock and was very fortunate not to
fall a further few more feet into a rocky pool. However she had hit
her head badly and need a few minutes to recover.
We had lunch at the junction of Love and Cedar Creeks beside a
large pool that would be very inviting during the warmer months.

On the Way Down to Love Creek
The rock hop up Cedar Creek was slow as Patricia was still
feeling the effects of the fall and she needed to be helped up
some of the smaller waterfalls. At the base of Greene's Falls it
was decided that Patricia and I would continue up to the picnic
area while the others would take a longer route back to the cars.
The walk back to the picnic area was uneventful and we were
picked up a half hour later by the others. We stopped at Samford
for afternoon tea.
Many thanks to Anne for putting on this walk. Richard
PS Patricia made a full recovery by the next day. Thanks to all
who phoned to see how she got on.
Mt. Lindesay to Yellowpinch 11 June 2005
My original plan for this walk was to do a long car shuttle from
Mt. Lindesay border gate to Yellowpinch picnic ground. However
David Haliczer who had his name down for this walk suggested
we do a cross over and swap car keys.
After meeting at Rathdowney, the nine people on the walk split
into two groups, three with David H. and four walkers coming
with me.
Starting from the Lindesay border gate, my group initially
followed the border rabbit fence for a couple of kilometres until it
drops sharply down hill and cuts across N.S.W. towards the
border between Mt. Ballow and Mt. Clunie.
From there we turned right and followed the border fence to the
end where we entered rain forest and started climbing to the top
of an approximately 800 metre knoll. Leaving the border at the
top of the knoll we followed a ridge toward Mt. Ernest down into a
saddle where we had our morning tea break.
After morning tea we moved across the bottom of the saddle and
up a steepish rise to another knoll where we found Dave’s group
waiting for us. From this point we had to follow a long winding
ridge down into Cronan’s Creek and the old logging road back to
Yellowpinch.
It was decided to have an early lunch so walked a couple of
hundred metres along the ridge towards Mt. Ernest to rocky slabs
where we could get out of the cool breeze and enjoy the
excellent view of Mt. Barney on one side and a view of Mt.
Lindesay, Levers Plateau and the Richmond River valley on the
other.
After lunch Dave H. took his group on an adventurous route back
to Lindesay border gate and I took my group back to the knoll
and started down the ridge to Cronan’s Creek. With only a few
hundred metres to go and Cronan’s Creek just below us I took
my eye off the ball and made a minor stuff up.
Coming on to an old logging track we followed it down the back
of the ridge and near the bottom hit a wall of lantana. No worries
I thought, we’ll just work our way through the lantana about 50
metres to the creek on our right and follow this to Cronan’s Creek
which must be only a couple of hundred metres away. BIG
MISTAKE!
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The creek had a stack of lantana, barbed wire vine and old flood
debris to get around and more bends than the map appeared to
indicate. It took us just over an hour to cover the next 3 – 400
metres down the creek thinking that the junction must be around
the next bend.
View of Mt Lindesay
If I’d been smart, when I first hit the lantana I would have returned
to the top of the ridge and navigated it properly. It’s great to be
smart in hindsight. Luckily we had heaps of time up our sleeve
and once we hit Cronan’s Creek we quickly found the old logging
track and walked back to Yellowpinch.
We returned to Rathdowney to find Dave Haliczer had beaten us
back so we retired to the pub for a couple of welcome sherbets,
return keys to their owners, and drive home.
Thanks to all those who came on the walk for an enjoyable day
and to Dave Haliczer for suggesting the cross over and saving a
lengthy car shuttle. David Kenrick.
Glass House Mountains 19 June 2005
An overcast day but the walk must go on. A small change in our
original plan to walk Mt Ngungun – next time.
Afternoon Tea
Meeting at the Mt Tibrogargan picnic area we soon made our way
along the Trachyte Circuit. This is a walk through open woodland
and heath between Mt Tibrogargan and Mt Tibberowuccum. The
track is well sign posted and the views from Jack Ferris Lookout
were pretty good. The sky looked quite ominous most of the time
but we were not put off.
On our return to the picnic area we decided that we would stroll up
to the first lookout of Mt Tibrogargan and enjoy a leisurely lunch
overlooking the mountains – Beerwah, Coonowrin, Tunbubulla
and Tibberoowuccum. Jaz made her own way down with the help
of dad. Good on you Jaz.
The group then made their way to the Lookout on Glasshouse-
Woodford Road. At this point the skies opened with a light
shower. A smaller group decided to check out the track, so in our
raincoats, ponchos or holding our umbrella, we quickly made our
way round. A very short track – 10 minutes if that.
Next stop – coffee at the Wander in. A bit chilly but the
conversation was warm.
Tales of other walks and mountain scrambles delighted listeners
and hopefully enticed new comers Elizabeth and Rosemary.
Hope to see you again.
Thank you to all who joined us. Bob & Danuta