Special Coming Events

Karijini National Park 19 June to 3 July 2009

The Karijini National Park is in the Hamersley Ranges of Western Australia.

It will involve a 5 day T/W and a 5 day B/C with day walks in 2 sections of the park. It is dry spinifex country with impressive gorges, involving some wades and possible swim throughs and abseiling.

Qantas flies to Paraburdoo where we would hire a 4WD to get to and from the NP.

Contact Barbara Makepeace ph: 0422 804 768

Great Ocean Walk (Victoria) 29 June to 7 July

Walk starts on the 30th leaving Melbourne at 9am. Arriving at Apollo Bay by 1pm we will walk 10km to the first campsite (Elliott Ridge). From here on the walk moves through the Otway Ranges and the beautiful beaches of the Shipwreck Coast to arrive on day 8 in view of the 12 Apostles.

If you are interested you will need to make some bookings fast. I am hoping for some company but realise this is very short notice. No day is longer than 15km and the track is well maintained with awesome campsites with water and toilets so leave the trowel at home. There are lighthouses, beautiful beaches and I promise to be good company. http://www.greatoceanwalk.com.au/

Please contact David Haliczer Ph No. 0432 901 030

Snowfield Trip 25 July - 1 August 2009

An open invitation is extended to BWQ affiliated clubs for a one week coach trip to the snow fields departing Brisbane 25 July with the Gold Coast Bushwalkers. Base price: $1,299.00

Contact: Bill Carr Ph 55345252 or Mob 0402 839 884 or email billcarr 6@hotmail.com

Details are on : http://www.bushwalkingqueensland.org.au/

Pilgrimage 2009 21 August - 23 August 2009

The Bushwalking Queensland Committee has made a venue booking for the 2009 Pilgrimage.

Dates: Friday 21st August to Sunday 23rd August 2009.

Venue: Lake Maroon Holiday Park, near Boonah

The intention is to follow much the same format as last year, but with the added attraction of water based activities on Lake Maroon.

Accommodation options include camping, van sites, and bunkrooms in 'Queenslander' houses on site.

Clubs will be asked to contribute walks and walk leaders for the weekend.

The web site for the Pilgrimage and some limited information is available at http://au.oocities.com/qldpilgrimage/

More information on Lake Maroon Holiday Park is available at http://www.lakemaroon.com.au/index.htm

Cape to Cape (WA) 22 September to 2 October

8 days of walking between these dates to allow for a day or two at Margaret River and a stop over in Perth. Actual walking dates should be 23rd September and finishing on 1st of October with room for a rest day in between.

Considered by many the best time to see this area as the winter rains have eased, the winds are calmer and wildflowers which are more colourful than anywhere else I have been will be out. There will be no long days if we give ourselves 7- 8 days of walking.

There are several beach side cafe's and kiosks along the way to reduce the food load a little. It will be good for swimming then as well.

Please contact David Haliczer Ph No. 0432 901 030

QBW Christmas Party 4 - 6 December 2009

The QBW Christmas Party will be held at Mt Nimmel Lodge at Mudgeeraba .on the 4-6th December 2009.

QBW looked at various venues for the Christmas Party and the Mt Nimmel Lodge looked the most suitable. Those who attended Pilgrimage 2008 will be familiar with the camping ground which also has bunks, a kitchen and a small covered area.

More information will be available in the next few Newsletters

South West Cape Circuit (Tasmania)
9 January 2010 to 15 January

This will mark the third year in a row that I will have walked this circuit of the South West corner of Tasmania. The area is less well known than other sites in Australia but is the best undiscovered gem for bushwalkers.

My first two trips were done in six days both with a rest day and this time it will happen in 7 days so there will definitely be at least one rest day and maybe two if people would prefer not to explore Spain Bay which is a half day walk from Noyheener beach.

A maximum of 4 - 5 people on these trips is possible as some camping sites may be a bit cramped with any more than 4 tents.

Please contact David Haliczer Ph No. 0432 901 030