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JILALAN
ROSES CCT – DULARCHA TUNNEL SAT 24 th
JUNE
(Is the light at the end of the tunnel the other end or a train coming towards you)
Monthly Magazine of The
BRISBANE CATHOLIC BUSHWALKING CLUB
ISSUE No 610 ISSN: 1836-3121
July 2021
JUNE
23 Wed Rail #2 – Indooroopilly to Oxley Greg Stroll
25-27 WE Glen Rock (Walk-In Basecamp) Iain BC
JULY
04 Sun Museum of Brisbane Greg Social
07 Wed Coffee Night –Tutto’s & Fr James Grant’s Farewell Russ Social
09 Fri JTS @ Morrison Hotel Karen Social
10 Sat Mt Maroon John C DW
11-17 Week Carnarvon Ranges National Park Russ BC
14 Wed Salvin Creek – Mt Gravatt to Carindale Greg 3351 4092 Stroll S31
17 Sat Cliff Safety at Roo Point FMR Trn
18 Sun Mt Beerwah Matthew 0438 720 235 DW S72
19 Mon Monthly Meeting Cath 0428 755 100 Meeting
21 Wed Western Ck #1 Greg 3351 4092 Stroll M32
24 Sat Roses Circuit (Dularcha NP) Sue W 0403 487 737 DW M33
28 Wed Albion to The Valley Greg 3351 4092 Stroll S11
31 Sat Mt Huntley Mike W 0407 434 834 O/N M66
AUGUST
01 Sun Mt Coot-tha Paddy 3378 4813 DW L44
04 Wed Coffee Night @ La Stazione Russ 0427 743 534 Social
05 Thu Tarragindi to The Gabba Greg 3351 4092 DW L23
06 Fri Grease; The Musical Russ 0427 743 534 Soc
08 Sun Bally Mountain Phil 0416 650 160 DW M55
10-11 Tu-We Barney Mass ON ON
11 Wed Barney Mass - South (Peasant’s) Terry 3355 9765 DW M77
11 Wed Barney Mass - Logans John C 0433 279 771 DW L88
14 Sat Mt Zahel Khaleel 0413 314 443 DW M55
15 Sun Brisbane Planetarium Greg 3351 4092 Social
16 Mon Monthly Meeting Cath 0428 755 100 Meeting
18 Wed Warick Ck – Mansfield to Camp Hill Greg 3351 4092 Stroll S11
20 Fri JTS – The Caxton Hotel Karen 0417 718 591 Social
21 Sat Caloundra Bushland Reserves Liz 0414 252 003 DW Easy
25 Wed Tarragindi Back Streets Greg 3351 4092 Stroll S12
28 Sat Lake Manchester Circuit Khaleel 0413 314 443 DW L33
28-29 WE Blue Mountains Phil 0416 650 160 TW XL57
29 Sun Montville Retail Therapy Greg 0418 122 995 Social
SEPTEMBER
01 Wed Coffee Night Russ 0427 743 534 Social
04 Sat Mt Castle Foothills Pat 3366 1956 DW Medium
08 Wed Cuberla Ck #2 –Moggill Rd to Lone Pine Greg 3351 4092 Stroll
08 Wed Toohey Forest Wildflowers Phil 0416 650 160 DW Easy
10-18 Week Cape to Cape in South-West WA Jan N 0427 743 534 BC Medium
11 Sat Enoggera Ck from halfway to ridgeline Iain 0401 429 085 DW Hard
15 Wed Jindalee Ck Greg 3351 4092 Stroll
18 Sat Mt Mitchell Rusty 0437 185 902 DW
18-19 W/E Sundown National Park Matthew 0438 720 235 BC Hard
19-26 Week Camino Salvado (as a private trip) Private BC
20 Mon Monthly Meeting Cath 0428 755 100 Meeting
22 Wed Zillman Waterholes Ck #2 Greg 3351 4029 Stroll
24 Fri JTS Karen 0417 718 591 Social
25 Sat Noosa Trails (No 5 Part B) Terry 3355 9765 DW Medium
26 Sun Kate Quinlan Lunch Greg 3351 4092 Social
29 Wed Moolabin Ck Greg 3351 4092 Stroll
OCTOBER
01-04 W/E Girraween Khaleel 0413 314 443 BC Medium
02 Sat Stumers Creek to Burgess Creek Liz 0414 252 003 DW Medium
05-09 Week Sydney – Manly to Coogee Russ TW Easy
07 Thu Garden City to Carindale (Bulimba Ck) NEEDED DW Easy
10 Sun Spicers Gap Pat 3366 1956 DW M33
16 Sat Mt Ninderry & Mt Coolum Michele J 0414 635 542 DW M33
18-22 M-F Noose River Canoe Trip Cath W 0428 755 100 BC M23
23 Sat Mt Tamborine Michele E 3351 4092 DW Easy
24 Sun Evans Head Phil 0416 650 160 DW M22
The Calendar is subject to change without notice.
WARNING: All persons, adult or child, member or visitor, undertakes all activities of the Club at their own risk
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KEY – Walk Types
DW Day Walk BC Base Camp
ON Over Nighter CW City Walk
TW Through Walk SOC/SW Social/Social Walk
TRN Training SP Spiritual Event
FMR Federation Mountain Rescue S&T Safety & Training
KEY – Walk Gradings
Distance Terrain Fitness/Endurance
Short Under 1 - Smooth reasonably flat path 1 - Basic - Suitable for beginners. Up to 4
10km / day hours walking. Flat
2 - Graded path/track with minor obstacles 2 - Basic - Suitable for beginners. Up to 4
hours walking. Minor Hills
Medium 10- 3 - Graded track with obstacles such as 3 - Intermediate - Suitable for fit beginners.
15km / day rock, roots, fallen debris or creek crossings Up to 5 hours walking and/or minor hills
4 - Rough unformed track or open terrain 4 - Intermediate - Suitable for fit beginners.
with obstacles such as rock, roots, fallen Up to 5 hours walking and/or up to 300m
debris or creek crossings gain/loss
Long 15-20 5 - Rough or rocky terrain with small climbs 5 - Moderate - Up to 6 hours walking and/ or
km per day using hands or rock hopping up to 450m gain/loss. Agility required
6 - Steep, rough or rocky terrain with large 6 - Moderate - Up to 6 hours walking and/or
climbs using hands or rock hopping up to 600m gain/loss. Agility required
Extra Long 7 - Climb/descend steep rock using hands 7 - High - Up to 8 hours walking and/or up to
Over 20 km or footholds. May be some exposure. Good 750m gain/loss. High fitness. Endurance
per day upper body strength and agility required
8 - Climb/descend near vertical rock with 8 - High - Up to 8 hours walking and/or up to
exposure. Climbing skills may be required 1000m gain/loss. High fitness. Endurance
and agility required
9 - Sustained climbing or descending of 9 - Challenging - Up to 12 hours walking
vertical or near vertical rock with exposure. and/or over 1000m gain/loss. Very high
Advanced climbing skills required. Good fitness. Endurance and agility required
upper body strength
Example: M48 is a Medium distance walk 10 to 15km long, over unformed rough ground with
obstacles, in which the trip is hard or strenuous for fit walkers requiring agility and endurance.
PRAYER OF THE MONTH
What is good? What is required of us? “To act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with God”
(Micah 6:8)
God of love and tender mercy (‘womb compassion’), in our club relationships, help us to act justly, to
love tenderly, to be ready to show compassion at all times – as we walk humbly, prayerfully with you.
OUR COVID-19 POLICY
• At any Club gathering, maintain your distance - 1.5m minimum between people.
• No physical contact between people.
• No handshaking.
• No sharing of anything – water, hats, gear, equipment, food, lollies, biscuits – nothing where you
put your hand in to take something out.
• Carry hand sanitiser with you.
• The Health Dept have said that car-pooling is OK, as is going by bus, to an event.
• If you are experiencing Covid symptoms, please stay away. A good proportion of our members is
in the danger age range.
• Keep up to date at: https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/
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ABOUT WALKS
Trips leave from St Brigid’s Car Park at 78 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill, unless otherwise advised.
Leaders are asked to print their own Nomination Forms and to consult the Leaders’ Guide on the
Club website. https://www.bcbc.bwq.org.au/assets/nomination.pdf
If changes are made to walks (date, location, cancelation etc.) leaders are asked to advise Phil Murray
on Ph: 5522 9702.
Visitors are required to do two walks before the Committee officially declares them Club members.
Nominations for walks are needed at least 3 days in advance to allow adequate time to make suitable
arrangements such as carpooling.
INSURANCE
Our bi-laws state that the minimum number of persons on a walk is 4. This is for safety reasons – if
there is an incident, one person stays with the injured person, and two go out to seek help. Thus, two
remain together at the incident site and two safely walk out quickly.
If there is not the 4 persons, the trip becomes a “private” walk outside the Clubs sphere. Thus, the
participants are not covered by our insurance. Not 4 walkers, not insured.
The EMERGENCY+ App
Please download the “EMERGENCY+” App on your phone.
Get is from your App Store. It is free. It is easy to use.
https://emergencyapp.triplezero.gov.au/
It will help the Trippel Zero operator to locate you when in an emergency situation. The App goes into
your phone’s GPS to find you location, and then you can tell the operator, who then can tell the SES
exactly where you are – they will use their GPS to get to your exact location – better than trying to
describe track junctions, turnoffs, burnt stumps, etc. A helicopter can only find you by GPS – it does
not use roads to get to you.
Determining caller location is the most critical piece of information emergency call-takers need when
a call comes in. If callers don't know where they are, emergency services can't send help.
When activated, the built-in accessibility features of a smartphone will describe aloud what appears
on-screen, so a caller can use the app without seeing it.
The Emergency+ app is available for free download in Apple iOS, Android and Windows phone
versions, and has already saved lives by ensuring emergency services arrive on-scene as quickly
as possible to assist someone in need.
One group for which Emergency+ has obvious benefits is bushwalkers, and there are numerous
examples where lost or injured bushwalkers have used the app to pinpoint their location for
emergency services.
MASKS
FROM 6:01pm Saturday 3rd July TO 6:00am Friday 16th July.
A mask must be worn at all times when outside of your place of residence, including in workplaces,
where safe to wear a mask and you cannot physically distance, on public transport and when doing
non‑vigorous exercise.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. We have a new President! Congratulations to Cath Wood, who was
voted in at last month’s General Meeting.
2. At the same meeting, we gained a new Life Member, too.
Congratulations to Phil Murray on this well-deserved award. Details of
his 30+ years of meritorious service were published in June Jilalan.
Our New President, Cath, congratulates Phil on his Life Membership.
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COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY 14th JULY
SALVIN CREEK
Mt Gravatt Central to Carindale
STROLL
Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092
Meet at: Mt Gravatt Central Shops, Logan Rd at Mt Gravatt Central, Stop 37;
Stop ID: 002232; in front of St Vinnies & the Mower Centre
Time: 3:30pm
Cost: Free
Grade: S31
Distance: 6.5km @ 2hr
Location: Southern Suburbs – Mt Gravatt Central, Mt Gravatt east & Carindale
Web: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/-27.5218/153.1101
Emerg Off: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995 Bring This Number With You
Bring a torch Wear A MASK
Though Strolls are “vigorous exercise” and thus are exempt from the rules, we still will wear masks
and stay the 1.5m apart. It is the spirit of the law and not the letter of the law that we abide.
This Stroll will, for the first half from Logan to Cavendish Rds, be along nice suburban streets and
paths. Your track will be gradually going up, then down to Chester Park and onto the TAFE.
From here, you will be following the creek through bush at the back of housing estates. Some will be
on paths, some won’t. For a short time in the middle, you will have the pleasure of exploring the grass
and vegetation beside the creek as it passes through a degraded landscape, altered by resource
extraction, neglect, flooding and regrowth. But there is only a short distance of off-track exploring
between Pine Mtn and Creek Rds, and again between Donnington and Donnington Sts. The rest of
the Creek has bike paths running beside it.
This Stroll is short – only 6.5km, but I have added in time for ‘exploring” the long grass and fallen
shrubs as above.
Buses to Mt Gravatt are: 113; And Bus routes 170 all the way to 178.
Buses home from the Carindale Bus Station are numerous and often.
Come along to discover you inner-self. See you at Mt Gravatt Central on this Bastille Day.
ACN: 737 457 104
SATURDAY, 17th JULY
CLIFF SAFETY TRAINING
FMR
Leader: Phil Box E-mail to fmrqld@gmail.com
Meet at: Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Lower River Tce, under the Capt Cook Bridge
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: $25
Web: https://fmrqld.bwq.org.au/
Emerg Off: Rob Ph: 0408 004 208
This is not a course for beginners, but an opportunity to update, refresh and improve on your cliff
safety skills. It is aimed at people who have abseiled previously wanting to improve their skills.
Phil Box will be sharing his vast experience in staying safe on vertical and near-vertical terrain.
Evaluate your own habits and system, and learn some:
testing your system,
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self-rescue techniques,
rigging for rescue and
multi-pitch abseiling.
Bring:
Abseiling gear: Harness, helmet, personal anchor system (daisy chain or slings), abseiling device
with extension sling, three or more screw-gate karabiners, Prusik loops, 2.4 metre sling. Bring your
own gear if you have it or can borrow it from your club. FMR will have some equipment available.
Water, lunch, sun protection.
No more than 15 nominations will be accepted, so that we can give the proper attention to all trainees.
To Nominate: email to fmrqld@gmail.com, with subject “Cliff Safety Nomination”.
SUNDAY 18th JULY
Mt BEERWAH
DAYWALK
Leader: Matt Palmer Ph: 0438 720 235
Meet at: St Bridget Carpark, Red Hill
Time: 6.30am
Cost: $15
Grade: S72
Location: Glasshouse Mtns, north of Brisbane
Web: https://www.aussiebushwalking.com/qld/glass-house-mountains/mt-beerwah-east-face
Emerg Off: Kerry Mulligan Ph: 0421 022 250
Mt Beerwah at 556m is the highest of the Glasshouse mountains and is one of the most popular. On
weekends the mountain is often absolutely chockers as a conga line weaves it way to the highest
point. Fortunately for us, this all occurs on the Northern ascent which we will avoid like a Trump
supporters convention.
We are going to ascend and descend by the Eastern Face route, a much quieter and pleasant route.
The Eastern Face route is much less slippery but is more exposed. There are two points on the route
where it is preferable to use ropes. At all other times there are sufficient hand and foot holes for
comfortable egress. As most of the walk is on rock, we have fabulous views of the surrounding
landscape. We climb up from around 100m altitude, so it is a decent assent and descent.
One of the highlights of climbing Mt Beerwah is walking through thickets of Eucalyptus kabiana or Mt
Beerwah Mallee which is only found on Mt Beerwah and Mt Coolum. Mallee is unusual in Southeast
Queensland, although they are the most common form of Eucalypt their normal terrain is West of the
Great Dividing Range and Southern Australia. Last time I was on Mt Beerwah a Peregrine Falcon
was circling so with luck we will get to see it.
Mt Beerwah is a place that you avoid in the wet as it turns into a great big cake of soap, we also will
take into consideration the temperature forecast for the day, as it is fully exposed to the Sun, if it were
too hot, we would need to reschedule. Matt
MONDAY 19th JULY
MONTHLY MEETING
AND
GUEST SPEAKER
Contact: Cath Wood Ph 0428 755 100
Time: 7.30pm
Where: St Michael’s Parish Hall, 250 Banks St, Dorrington
The hall is in the lower carpark behind the church. Drive down the ramp at the left
Web: http://www.stmichaelsdorrington.org.au/contact-us.html
Our Guest Speaker this month is Michael Simpson, speaking about The Three Capes Walk in
Tasmania, which he did recently with Karen Franklin – and other Tassie walking highlights. This topic
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arose because Naomi Pucko of Koncept Konnect originally proposed a presentation on Stewarts Bay
Lodge, Tasmania, for our March meeting, but then was unable to come at the last minute. Now she
has agreed with me that a talk by an actual walker who’s done walks in the Tasman Peninsula area,
where the Lodge/cabins are located would be much more interesting for our members and that she
can provide information about the lodge (www.stewartsbaylodge.com) , which I will share on the night.
Our meetings are friendly and relaxed gatherings where members and visitors can hear about recent
and upcoming club events and ask questions about walks that interest them.
Nominations for walks are taken after the formalities and people catch up over a companionable
supper.
Terry is still collecting tax deductable donations for The Little King’s Movement for the Handicapped.
We have supported this organisation for over 40 years; for the first 15 years by helping out with their
annual door-knock appeal, and them by collecting donations amongst ourselves to give to them.
Some members and past members have become volunteers at their respite centre looking after the
disabled clients. Learn more about Little Kings at https://thelittlekingsmovement.org.au/
All are welcome.
WEDNESDAY 21st JULY
WESTERN CREEK #1
STROLL
Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092
Meet at: Stuartholme Rd at Stuartholme College, Stop 32, Bardon. Stop ID: 001398
At T-Junction with Birdwood Tce at the bus-turnaround, OR
2:30pm: Adelaide St Stop 41 at Broadway, Opposite King G Sq for the 471 Bus
Time: 3pm at Stuartholme Rd
Bus: 471 Mt Coot-tha
Grade: M32
Distance: 10km @ 3hr
Height: Min: 3m/Max 75m; Total: Ascent 37m; Descent 98m; Average: 23m
Location: Bardon, Rainworth & Milton
Web: http://www.oncewasacreek.org/the-creek/transformation/milton-drain/milton-
brisbanes-western-frontier/
End: Wiver at Wxley’s Wharf Westaurant Wreckage
Emerg Off: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995 Bring this Number with you
Bring a Torch
This is our first of 3 Western Creek Strolls. This creek is a long forgotten one – buried deep in time
and deep underground. However, you will find 5 of the tributaries in the western part of the catchment.
You’ve probably driven past this little creek numerous times and never even known it existed. Today,
get up close and personal to it.
Almost at the start, you will go off-track through a little un-kept Council park to reach the first tributary.
Then you hit the road to find the next source in a corner of suburbia. Once caught by “tributary
bagging”, you will discover the third in another forgotten bit of bush below the high-rises of
Stuartholme Rd. The last is near Colorado Ave. Four in the one day – you will be gratified.
Following the Creek now, the party will go down suburban streets and across parks following the trees
and person-hole covers. There will be a deviation or two to make sure this creek is still where it is
supposed to be. You might even have to jump a fence.
Then, it is below the de Jersey home, through the high-end eating precinct of Nash St, through a
spots field, into a demolished tennis centre, across a main road, along a canal to the underpass to a
restaurant.
All in all, an exciting adventure in finding where a long-forgotten creek flows and trying to catch a
glimpse of it. Come along to help me on this magical mystery tour.
The map of the Catchment: http://www.oncewasacreek.org/the-creek/catchment/
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Bus: The 471 Mt Coot-tha
2:30pm: Wickham Terrace Stop 158 “Stand A” near Turbot St, Spring Hill
Near the junction of Turbot, Wickham & Ann
2:32pm: Adelaide Street Stop 34 near Creek St,
2:35pm: Adelaide Street Stop 41 at Broadway, Opposite King G Square
2:42pm: Park Rd near Fort Lane, stop 6, Milton
2:44pm: Baroona Rd at Baroona Shops, stop 7, Milton – Close to Milton Rail Stn
2:55pm: Stuartholme Rd at Stuartholme College, stop 32, Bardon The End
SATURDAY 24th JULY
ROSES CIRCUIT, DULARCHA NATIONAL PARK
DAYWALK
Leader: Sue Walsh Ph: 0403 487 737
Meet at: St Brigid’s, 78 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill
Time: 7am
Cost: $15
Grade: M33
Web: https://www.aussiebushwalking.com/qld/se-qld/sunshine-coast/dularcha-np-
roses-circuit
Location: Landsborough, north of Caboolture
Emerg Off: Graham Glasse Ph: 3371 9623
The park features the heritage listed Dularcha Railway Tunnel which was built in 1891. The park was
initially declared so as to ensure rail passengers were provided a decent view of Queensland's forest.
Use of the tunnel halted in 1932 when the line was moved to the east into a new tunnel. The park was
extended in 2010 when Mooloolah Forest Reserve was added to the National Park.
You will commence from
the southern entrance at
Landsborough along the
Tunnel Walk until we
reach the left exit to
Roses Circuit. The party
take another left exit
along the Myla Track
which has great views to
the south. I will mention
here that there are some
steep hills to climb so
bring your poles with
you, as there will be
loose gravel. Once we complete the Myla Track, the group join back on to Roses Circuit where there
will be some more hills and make your way to the top where we can see views towards Maleny-
Montville Road behind us. We will have morning tea along the way here so we can stop and take in
the views.
Our party then start the descent towards the Tunnel Track and turn left to the start of the walk on the
northern end at Dorset Drive. Our return journey will be a straight flat path through the train tunnel
(unless you wish to do the tunnel bypass up & over the ridge) and back to the carpark at Beech Road.
Come and join me on this nice winter walk through another part of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
WEDNESDAY 28th JULY
ALBION TO FORTITUDE VALLEY
STROLL
Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092.
Meet at: Albion Railway Station – Outbound Platform
Time: 4:30pm
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Cost: Free.
Distance: 5km @ 1½hr
Height: Min: 1m; Max: 28m; Total: Ascent 25m/Descent 18m; Average: 8m
Grade: S11.
Web: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-27.4378876,153.0384097,1982m/data=!3m1!1e3
Emerg Off: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995. Bring this number with you.
Bring a Torch
This stroll leaves the station and goes under the Albion Overpass and along the old “main road”
towards Breakfast Creek. See some of the suburb’s old industrial heartland. Then, jump on the
bikeway and follow the Creek upstream to the spaghetti junction of the meeting of the Clem 7 and
Airport Link Tunnels with the Inner-City Bypass – truly a confusing junction of overpasses and roads.
Get giddy just looking at them. .
Now, walk across the Creek to the Ekka Grounds and through Bowen Park – following the back
roads to Fortitude Valley Station.
Artists Impression Only
SATURDAY 31st JULY
Mt HUNTLEY
DAYWALK
Leader: Mike Wood Ph: 3398 1405
Meet at: St. Brigid's, Red Hill.
Time: 6.00am.
Cost: $30
Grading: M66
Location: Southern Main Range between C’ham & Teviot Gaps
Web: https://peakvisor.com/3d-map/peak/mount-huntley.html
Distance: 7.5km, Ascent: 602m, Descent: 602m
Emerg Off: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092.
This is another beautiful section of the Main Range. Last year Matthew Palmer led the walk to Mt
Doubletop; this year we will head to Mt Huntley. Both walks start near Lemon Tree Flat. It is a long
drive there, hence the early start time from Red Hill.
This walk is all ridge walking
along open clear tracks. Did I
say tracks? I mean bush tracks,
sometimes it is there and
sometimes not. Only the top of
Huntley has any scunge and it is
minimal.
The walk starts from the Lemon
Tree which is near the source of
Swan Creek. We will follow the
creek briefly before heading up
an open ridge which takes the
party to the Huntley/Sentinel
Ridge. Once there, we will begin
to have views along the Main
Range and points west.
The ridge now gets steeper with rocky outcrops to bypass. Once we reach Mt Huntley proper, there
is a tricky cliff line we need to ascend (we also need to descend it on the way back which can be even
trickier). Once on top it is now just matter of wandering through pretty banksias and wattles until the
walkers reach the top which is an established campsite.
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We return the same way. So, ring me to discuss the walk. Don’t forget to bring the usual equipment
for a longish day walk, water, food etc. Mike
SATURDAY 1st AUGUST
Mt COOT-THA CIRCUIT
DAYWALK
Leader: Paddy Taylor Ph: 3378 4813
Meet: Indooroopilly State School Drop-off, Taringa Pde.
Time: 8am
Cost: $2
Grade: L44
Location: North-West Brisbane
Web: https://trailwanderer.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/20140403-mt-coot-tha-forest-
park-track-map-2.jpg
Emerg. Off: Barry Ph: 3378 4813
Numerous buses service Stop 27 (Indooroopilly School) on Moggill Rd.
From Taringa Pde, we will drop down into Moore Park, and proceed to the Mt Coot-tha track system.
The party will follow the Citriodora Track over the ridges above the Western Freeway to the Botanic
Gardens. From there we take Mt Coot-tha Rd to Slaughter Falls Picnic Area, and traverse parkland
to the Simpson's Falls Track.
We will then ascend the mountain, crossing the falls on a bridge, before branching off to the Eugenia
Circuit and then up to the Goldmine Picnic Area. The Litchfield Track will take us to the Summit
Lookout, and the Honeyeater Track, which descends gently to Chapel Hill. The group then negotiate
a rough track, ending up on Chapel Hill Rd near the Green Hill Reservoir. We will walk through the
Reservoir grounds to Russell Tce, then go down the hill, under the freeway, through Moore Park and
back to the start.
This walk has a mix of graded tracks, fire trails, rough tracks and bitumen. Most reasonably fit people
should have no trouble with it. A walking pole would be a good idea for the steep and slippery sections.
Don't forget to bring the usual daywalk gear, including a hat, sunscreen, raincoat, lunch and plenty
of water.
WEDNESDAY 4th AUGUST
COFFEE NIGHT
SOCIAL
Leader: Russ Nelson Ph: 0427 743 534 or russnelson52@outlook.com
Meet at: La Stazione at The Gabba, Shop 855 Stanley St, Woolloongabba
Opposite where the East Brisbane State School and the Brisbane Cricket Ground
meet in Stanley Street
Time: 6.00pm
Website: https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/la-stazione-at-the-gabba-79463
Emerg Off: Russ Ph: Ph: 0427 743 534
Delve into authentic dishes just like Nona makes at this rustic restaurant, where exposed brick,
distressed timber floors and trailing greenery set the scene for leisurely dining at white-clothed tables
overlooking the hallowed turf. Kick off with an entrée of oven-baked sweet balsamic Chardonnay and
chilli prawns, served with ciabatta; before mains of house made gnocchi with chunky veal ragu and
shaved Parmesan.
Pizza lovers can pick up a slice of La Stazione – fior di latte mozzarella, shredded pork sausage,
onions, mushrooms and hot salami, or classic Margherita.
Finish with a divine dolci of cannoli with ricotta, chocolate chips, cinnamon and citrus.
Join me for an authentic Italian meal in this authentic restaurant.
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MOOROOKA via TARRAGINDI to THE GABBA
DAYWALK
Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092
Meet at: Bus Stop at Ipswich Rd at Clifton Hill, stop 28 - Stop ID: 004923
Poinciana Park, Cnr Ipswich and Beaudesert Rds
Time: 8am
Cost: $2
Distance: 18km @ 5hr; morning tea & lunch extra
Height Gain/Loss: 183m Gain; 183m Loss – Height Max 82m; Min 3m
Grade: L23
Web: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/-27.5252/153.0349
Location: Southern Suburbs to Inner Suburbs
Emerg Off: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995
This is a walk through the burbs that follows natural creeks, hills, bike paths and footpaths.
The trail firstly follows Moolabin Ck to its source, then head towards Tarragindi Hill to go up&over to
inspect the water reservoir, walk over to Sandy Ck and follow it to its junction with Norman Ck and
now follow this one to Buranda. Here, we leave the creeks behind and follow the line of churches
through old Woolloongabba via a circuitous route to the Gabba Busway Station.
Phew, what a lot to see, walk and take in. I’m exhausted just thinking of it. This walk is flatish with a
minor climb up Tarragindi Hill for a short distance – nothing too strenuous if taken slowly – great views
from the top. The creek walking is along paths; some through native bushland, some along grassy
parkland. The movement can be a bit faster here.
After Buranda, you will be going along footpaths; searching for all the old churches in what seems to
be a very religious Woolloongabba. Because it was a major port area, a lot of different nationalities
arrived hereabouts, stayed, built homes and their national churches – even a cathedral.
Come along with me on this exploration of hidden nature amongst suburbia and rediscover our ethnic
past.
FRIDAY 6th AUGUST
GREASE
SOCIAL
Leader: Russ Nelson Ph: 0427 743 534
Meet at: Conservatorium Theatre, 140 Grey St, South Bank (opposite Rydges Hotel)
Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Web: https://www.queenslandconservatorium.com.au/grease/
Emerg Off: Russ Ph: 0427 743 534
Those 15 lucky Club members who bought tickets almost six months ago, now is the time to find
those tickets. If you can’t find them, come anyway provided you are one of the lucky 15.
SUNDAY 10th AUGUST
BALLY MOUNTAIN
DAYWALK
Leader: Phil Murray Ph: 0416 650 160
Meet at: St Brigid’s, Red Hill
Time: 7.30am
Cost: $20
Grade: M55
Distance: 8km Height Gain: 475m.
Location: The Gold Coast Hinterland.
Web: http://peakery.com/bally-mountain-australia/
Emerg Off: Sue Murray Ph: 0420 510 214July 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 12
Bally Mountain is a small mountain (489m) in the Gold Coast Hinterland. It is a great little walk and is
mainly “off-track”. The summit plateau provides great views of the Gold Coast and hinterland. It is a
good “warm up walk” to do before doing Mt Barney for the Barney Mass.
We will start the walk at the end of Bonogin Road, Bonoggin. [UBD Gold Coast section - Map 77 Ref
D3]. The party will approach the summit from the northwest ridge which brings us up to the south side
of the summit plateau.
Our group will have on the northern shoulder of the summit for an early lunch The views from the
shoulder are better than the summit which is “treed in”. After lunch we will go down the ridge on the
western side. Again, there is some scrambling and some exposure. We continue the descent on the
obvious ridge before joining an old forestry road which brings us back to our cars.
As far as I’m aware it has only been climbed by the Club twice before in June 2012 and October 2014.
Those on the 17/06/2012 walk were Phil Murray, Nampech Wuthapanich, John & Thomas Carter,
Justin Tobin, Peter Constable and Kerrianne Pearce. Those on the 11-10-2014 walk were Michael
Simpson, Karen Franklin, Paul Evans, Terry Silk, Gerry Burges Russell Jones, Louise Jones, Siew
Lau, Justin Tobin, Alan Cox and Blair Koppen.
If there is any rain around it will be modified or postponed because of potentially slippery conditions.
Also, I recommend you bring walking poles and riggers gloves. Please bring the usual equipment for
a hardish day walk, water, food, etc. and a warm jacket and beanie.
Please note the preferred route to the summit plateau via Little Bally Mountain and the saddle is no
longer allowed due to blatant disregard by trespassers of the landowner’s property rights and the
landowners have very firmly requested that the bushwalking clubs don’t trespass. Phil
WEDNESDAY 11th AUGUST
Mt BARNEY MASS
DAYWALK
Leader: Terry Silk Ph: 3355 9765
Meet at: St. Brigid’s Car Park, Red Hill
Time: 5.00am
Cost: $20
Grade: M77
Web: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/-28.2905/152.7115
Location: Southwest of Brisbane, near the NSW border
Emerg Off: Graham Glasse Ph 3371 9623
The Exhibition Wednesday Mt. Barney Daywalk would have to be the hardest daywalk that the Club
does, but, with the added bonus that you get to celebrate a Mass in the fresh mountain air.
The track up the South Ridge (Peasants) has become very eroded and, therefore, more difficult. Most
of the first hour is along a dirt road before you begin a steep ascent. The walk to the secret Mass site
in the saddle between East and West Peaks takes about five hours. After Mass, we descend via the
same route which takes about four hours.
For safety reasons it is important that we keep the group together, which means that we can only
travel as fast as the slowest walker. It is also very important that you have at least 2 litres of water
and a torch.
Some members are staying overnight at Larkins Mt Barney Lodge, on the Tuesday & Wednesday
evenings. The places booked by them are all taken. If you wish to stay overnight, you will need to
contact Larkins yourself: on https://www.mtbarneylodge.com.au/contact/ or Ph: 5544 3233. Terry
TUE NIGHT/WED 10th & 11th AUGUST
BARNEY MASS via LOGAN’S RIDGE
OVERNIGHTER
Leader: Michael Wood Ph: 407 434 834 Email: cm.mj.wood@gmail.com
Meet at: Yellow Pinch to start walking at 6am Wednesday.July 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 13
Time: 6am
Cost: $2
Transport: Organise your own transport and camping accommodation.
Grade: L88
Distance: 15km; Height – Gain: 1211m; Loss: 1210m; Max: 1325m; Min: 209m
Web: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/-28.2905/152.7115
Emerg Off: Greg Endicott Ph: 0418 122 995 – However, the area is out of mobile range
Logan’s Ridge is one of the more adventurous
routes up Mt Barney. This is only for the fittest
walkers, and you must be comfortable with heights
on exposed rock. Ropes will probably be used to
get up some sections, so if you have a harness
then bring it.
We will be going up Logan’s Ridge to East Peak,
meeting the others for the Mass and lunch, and
then descending with the rest of the group down
South (Peasants) Ridge. The walk from Yellow
Pinch to the top of East Peak should take about 5
to 6 hours. The walk down from the Mass site back
to Yellow Pinch generally takes 3 to 4 hours.
Equipment needed is 2 litres of water, jackets and
layers that are warm, waterproof and windproof, a
good torch, first aid kit and a harness if you have
it. Gaters are also recommended.
Because of the exposed rock, this walk will only go
ahead if the weather is suitable.
Michael Wood & John Carter
SATURDAY 14th AUGUST
THORNTON – Mt ZAHEL CIRCUIT
DAYWALK
Leader: Khaleel Petrus Ph: 0413 314 443
Meet at: St Brigid's Car Park, Red Hill
Time: 6:30am
Cost: $2
Grade: M55
Location: Thornton
Web: https://www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/route/4d25983b-6d0a-4912-8b25-
f5770aaecaa1/?layer=QTopoMapService
Emerg. Off: Greg Endicott Ph: 0418 122 995
It has been a very long time since the Club has done Mount Zahel. We will drive (1½hr) at 6:30am
from Red Hill to the start of the walk at the end of Main Camp Creek Rd, where Spicers Retreats has
installed a brand-new toilet block.July 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 14
We should start the walk at 8:30am
with a fairly gentle ascent of 180m in
about 1.6km. This is followed by a flat
terrain of overgrown grass for about
1km. Then the real ascent starts from
540m to 880m in about 2km via a zig-
zagged mostly unmaintained 4WD
road to reach the top of the first peak;
halfway to the top we will depart the
rough road to commence an
unmaintained foot track; we need to
keep good, opened eyes as the track
could easily be lost.
At the first peak, we will stop for
morning tea to enjoy the stunning
views of surrounding mountains. The
next 1.4km is through the saddle
connecting the peak with the top of Mt
Zahel. It will take us good time to arrive to the peak where will stop for lunch and enjoy the beautiful
views despite some blockage by some trees on top of Zahel. The we will commence our steep descent
of 1.5km from 860m to 310m followed by mostly road bashing of 5km back to the car park and
complete the circuit.
There is some rock scrambling on the way up and down, some scungy patches and some exposure
spots. Please wear long pants, long sleeve shirts and gloves. Bring the usual day pack. Khaleel
SUNDAY 15th AUGUST
PLANETARIUM
SOCIAL
Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092
Meet at: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens at the Planetarium
Time: 9.45am
Cost: $10
Web: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-
precincts/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium
Location: Toowong
Emerg Off: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995
We have not visited the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens for
several years. In the big dome, they have shows where lights are beamed on the ceiling to represent
the night-time sky to create a story. It could be showing us the Constellations, Passport to the
Universe, Dark Matter, Worlds Beyond Earth for example.
Apart from the “Dome Show”, there are static displays in the halls and exhibition room.
Come along to investigate the universe, and to support the Planetarium which is always being
threatened with closure because it appears to be forgotten.
Stay for lunch at The Garden Café. And there are the Botanic Gardens to have a look at if we want.
How To Book The Show:
You will need to book your own ticket to the show, go to: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-
to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/sir-thomas-
brisbane-planetarium-events
AND in “Show schedule” look for: “For the enjoyment of audiences, the following programs are not
recommended for children under six years of age”, you will see a list of “shows” as a blue hot-link. If
you click on a show, it will tell you the dates and times that show is on. Once you click on the day &
time, you will go to the booking page and will be able to book.July 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 15
However, only July shows are up on the web – you will have to wait for August before you see what’s
on in that month. Once they are up on the web, I will have to choose on for us to see and let the
nominee know.
Nominate to me, and I will get back to you with what show we will be seeing.
WEDNESDAY 18th AUGUST
WARICK CREEK
STROLL
Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092
Meet at: Ham Rd at Banika Street, Stop 64c Stop ID: 006332 (Just off Wecker Rd)
Buses: Route 185
Time: 3.47pm
Journey Planner: https://jp.translink.com.au/
Cost: Free
Distance: 9km @ about 2½hr
Height Gain/Loss: 81m Gain; 76m Loss – Height Max 41m; Min 5m
Grade: S11
Web: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=14/-27.5065/153.1382
Location: Southeastern Suburbs – Mansfield, Carindale, Belmont, Carina Hts & Carina
Emerg Off: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995
Now that we are past the Equinox, the days are getting longer and warmer – sunset is now later.
This one is a new Stroll in a familiar area. Instead of following Bulimba Creek, this Stroll will go find a
tributary – Warick Ck, that flows into Spring Ck and finally into Bulimba Ck. Whooo, this is a lot of
creek!
Our path takes us out to the headwaters of Warick Ck, so from here on it is all downhill. Yes, Downhill.
Once at Carindale Shopping Centre, the path takes us up over the hill opposite the Shops, and up
Old Cleveland Rd to the old Belmont Tram Terminus.
To go home again, many buses head to Buranda and the City. It will be a bit difficult to get back to
the start – use Uber or a Taxi.
FRIDAY 20th AUGUST
CAXTON HOTEL
JOHN TOOHEY SOCIETY
Leader: Karen Franklin Ph: 0417 718 591.
Meet at: 38 Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace.
Time: From 4pm till 8ish.
What For: A chat, a meal and a drink.
Web: https://caxton.com.au/
Emerg Off: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995
Yet another new venue this month The Caxton has also been on the radar for quite a while and as
there are no events scheduled for that night it seems like a good idea to go there. As it is a hotel you
all know what to expect. A large range of beers, wines and soft drinks as well as the usual pub grub.
The hotel is very central and easily accessible by most forms of transport. Unfortunately, I won’t be
there as we need to travel to Melbourne.
SATURDAY 21st AUGUST
CALOUNDRA BUSHLANDS RESERVES
DAYWALK
Leader: Liz Little Ph: 0414 252 003
Meet at: St Bridget’s Carpark, Red Hill
Favourite Colour: PinkJuly 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 16
Liz is a very competent leader who prepares her walks well.
She has not yet done a pre-outing since this walk is over 5 weeks away.
This will be a well prepared and led, and enjoyable, day walk.
Come along for a great day. More in the next Jilalan.
WEDNESDAY 25th AUGUST
TARRAGINDI BACK STREETS
STROLL
Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092
Meet at: Ipswich Rd at Chardons Corner, stop 25 - Stop ID: 004920; – Cnr Cracknell Rd
Buses: 100; 110; 115; 116; 117; 124; 125
Time: 3.30pm
Cost: Free
Distance: 8km
Height Gain/Loss: 84m Gain; 79m Loss – Height Max 83m; Min 24m
Grade: S12
Web: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/-27.5258/153.0419
Location: Southern Suburbs – Annerley, Clifton Hill and Annerley
Emerg Off: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995
We are off this time to an area we have not been to much. Now it is time to know it better. This will be
a compact Stroll, staying in a small area but covering a lot of streets within that area.
These suburbs have a lot of classy old houses, lovely gardens, palms & ferns, as well as hills and
gullies. This part of Brisbane is not flat; rather I would say “undulating”. At only 8km, you will have
time enough to explore and examine the solid 30’s homes. They certainly built them ornate in those
days.
One highlight will be the Tarragindi Hill Reservoir – great views over to the southwest from here. This
Stroll will link up those areas you have driven through the years by zipping along those back streets,
but never been able to link them up as a whole. .
The start & finish are at the same location, so driving is an option – just find a spot not on Ipswich Rd.
Please join me on this adventure through “old” suburbia.
SATURDAY 28th AUGUST
LAKE MANCHESTER Cct
DAYWALK
Leader: Khaleel Petrus Ph: 0413 314 443
Meet at: St Brigid’s Carpark, Red Hill
Grade: L33
Location: Out beyond Kenmore, near Mt Crosby
Distance: 18km; Height: Gain 413m; Loss 416m; Height: Max 183m; Min 25m
Duration: 6hr of actual walking
Web: https://www.aussiebushwalking.com/qld/se-qld/brisbane-forest-park-d-aguilar-
np/lake-manchester-loop
Khaleel is a good walker and navigator. He puts a lot of effort into preparing for his walks.
This is a circuit walk right around the edge of the lake. Be warned, there are some ups & downs along
the way since the track does not always keep the water in sight. There is even a long climb or two up
a slope. Not too difficult overall at 18km.
Await the August Jilalan for a full description.
SAT/SUN 28th & 29th AUGUST
BLUE MOUNTAINSJuly 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 17
The Marathon
THROUGHWALK
Leader: Phil Murray Ph: 0416 650 160
Meet at: Kanangra Tops at 6.00am Sat 29th
Time: Walk starts 6.15am sharp
Cost: $15.00 (includes dinner)
Travel to meeting point is extra ($59 each way by Virgin)
Grading: XL57
Location: Kanangra Boyd National Park. Just south of Jenolan Caves.
Web:https://www.cbcnsw.org.au/files/gallery_album.php?cat=59&album=Marathon%202019
%20%E2%80%93%2031st%20Aug%202019
Emerg Off: Sue Murray Ph: 5522 9702
The Marathon is the annual race to the Club Hut (the Shack) of the Catholic Bushwalking Club in
Sydney.
The Shack is located about 25km due south of
Katoomba and 20km east north-east of Kanangra
Walls. The walk in is about 26km. The walk is from
Kanangra Walls, then we head south down to
Murramarang Tops, down the Coal Seam Cave,
then swing to the east to follow the Gingra Range
to the Kowmung River, ford the river, and then zip
up a ridge to the Shack. Distance on Saturday
about 26km. There is a big feast on the Saturday
night and a shorter walk out on Sunday. An event
to do at least once in your lifetime. You need to
carry a sleeping bag and tent with you.
I will fly down to Sydney on the Friday 27th (covid restrictions permitting),
catch a train to Central, in order to catch the 2:18pm train to Mt Victoria,
arriving 4.37pm and stay at a friend’s place on Friday night. Very early
Saturday morning (4am) we will drive out to the start of the walk. This 89km
takes 1 hr 35 mins) It can be very cold in the morning so beanies, gloves,
etc.
Web: Kanangra Walls https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-
park/parks/kanangraboyd-national-park/map
Gingra Range:
https://bushwalkingnsw.com/walk.php?nid=735#:~:text=The%20Gingra%20Range%20separa
tes%20Gingra%20Creek%20from%20the,Tops%20and%20from%20Cottage%20Rock%20on%
20the%20way. Phil
SUNDAY 29th AUGUST
MONTVILLE RETAIL THERAPY
SOCIAL
Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092
Meet at: Montville CBD,
At the Red Phone Booth, 138 Main St
Transport: Arrange yourself, but if you cannot, let me know
Time: 10am
Cost: Free
Distance: It will take you 90min to drive the 100km
Web: https://www.montvilleguide.com.au/montville-shopping.php
https://www.montvilleguide.com.au/montville-gallery.php
Location: Sunshine Coast HinterlandJuly 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 18
Emerg Off: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995
Bushwalking is not all hard yakka – there is the fun part as well. Come along with us on an enjoyable
social outing to Montville, in the hills behind Palmwoods, Nambour and Landsborough. Montville is
not all shopping; there is scenery, history, sightseeing, gallery-viewing, window-shopping, coffee-
drinking - AND shopping!
This popular Sunshine Coast Hinterland town is a very attractive place for Retail Therapy, not only
because it’s set up high on a ridge with great views and fresh mountain air, but also because it’s
surrounded by lush cool green rainforest. It has a range of boutiques, craft shops and cafes which
attract a good crowd every weekend, so there’s plenty of people-watching to do, too. Come with us
to experience the unique atmosphere of this quaint town – unlike anything we have here in old
Brisbane Town.
You can come alone, but why not contact a friend to arrange to go together, for company on the 90-
minute drive there and back? Give me a ring to nominate, especially if you do not want to drive alone,
as I can try to organise something for you.
SAT 30th OCT/WED 3rd NOV
VICTORIAN ALPS
THROUGHWALK
Contact: Phil Murray Ph: 0416 650 160
Meet at: Melbourne,
Transport: Arrange your own flights to Melbourne
Web: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogong_High_Plains
https://www.catholicwalkingclubvic.org.au/WP/wordpress/
Location: Near the Vic/NSW Border
Each year the Vic Walkers have a walk somewhere in the Victorian Alps over the Melbourne Cup
weekend. Several BCBC members have gone on this walk over the recent years – in some case, we
outnumbered the Victorians.
Talk to Phil to get a clearer picture of what is being done this year – he has done most of their past
walks there so has first-hand experience of the area.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
SATURDAY 11th DECEMBER
SUGGESTIONS WANTED
I am looking for suggestions for our Christmas Party.
What type of event – home, park, restaurant, elsewhere, other type.
What is your suggestion and where can we have it?
Any idea is a possibility.
Thanks, Greg endhouse@bigpond.net.au or Ph: 3351 4092
THROUGHOUT 2022
NEW ZEALAND TRACKS
THROUGHWALKS
Contact: Milton Rotary Tramping Club admin@ortt.org.nz; Ph: +64 3 417 7571
Cost: $625 to $900 depending on the trip you are doing.
This is just the cost of the walk – all transport and accommodation outside the
walk is extra
Transport: Arrange own flights and transport to
Location: South Island Only
Web: https://www.otagorotarytrusttramps.org.nz/Programme
The Ortago Rotary Club works in conjunction with the Otago Youth Adventure Trust and Milton Rotary
Tramping Club plan and run various walks in the South Island of New Zealand.July 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 19
Several of our members have gone with them over the last 10 years.
These walks are well planned, run and led.
The Milton Club do the planning, provide a leader and a tail-end-Terry. You carry all your own gear,
food, water, clothes, etc. You do your own cooking. In effect, you are responsible for yourself – except
you follow the leader.
The Milton Club is more than happy to talk to you about your own preparation, gear, terrain, fitness,
etc.
Book early as other trips on their website are already fully booked.
14th Jan 2022 - 18th Jan Mt Aspiring Lodge $625.00
6th Feb 2022 - 10th Feb Kepler Track $862.00
26th Feb 2022 - 2nd Mar Stewart Island $675.00
2nd Mar 2022 - 5th Mar Humpridge $900.00
2nd Mar 2022 - 6th Mar 2 Stewart Island $675.00
18th Mar 2022 - 21st Mar Routeburn $740.00
20th Mar 2022 - 24th Mar 2 Kepler Track $862.00
• Kepler Track: Spend four days walking the 60km Kepler Track, climbing as high as 1,400m above
sea level.
• Mt Aspiring Lodge: Tramping, climbing, bushwalking, relaxing, fishing, everything!
• Routeburn: A classic tramping trip with magnificent scenery traversing Fiordland and Mt Aspiring
National parks. Not running in the 2022 season.
• Stewart Island: Explore the beautiful Rakiura National Park, walking the 30km Rakiura Track.
• Humpridge: Enjoy stunning beaches, forest, sub alpine views and historic sites from timber milling.
LEADERS NEEDED
For Strolls and Walks
I shall be away doing extended walks or on family business later in the year, so I require members to
step up to lead the Club events I am down to lead.
Please contact me to let me know you are available. None of these are difficult.
SEPTEMBER
08 Wed Cuberla Ck #2 –Moggill Rd to Lone Pine Stroll
15 Wed Jindalee Ck Stroll
OCTOBER
07 Thu Garden City to Carindale (Bulimba Ck) DW Easy
20 Wed Kippa Ring to Petrie Stroll
DECEMBER
15 Wed Tarragindi Rd – Mayfield Rd Stroll
22 Wed Mt Coot-tha to Moggill Rd – North of Fway Stroll
27 Mon Enoggera Ck - Dam to Newstead Park DW Easy
29 Wed Unnamed Stroll Stroll
Thanks, Greg E. Ph: 3351 4092 or endhouse@bigpond.net.au
OUTINGS SECRETARY REPORT
Numbers on Walks -
The participation on walks in June has been very good - the average for June was encouraging at 9
per walk.
Covid Lock Down
The Covid pandemic is still making its presence felt with a snap lockdown in early July and 2 walks in
early July were cancelled.
Thurs 01 Jul Mt Coot-tha DW Paddy
Sat 03 Jul Mt Mitchel DW RustyJuly 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 20
On the bright side, the lockdown was only for 4 days whereas in Sydney it was for 2 weeks and then
was extended for another week as I go to print.
Paddy’s Mt Coot-tha walk has been rescheduled to 1 August in place of Michele Endicott’s Ferny
Grove to Samford.
Rusty’s Mt Mitchell walk is rescheduled to 18th September.
Past Outings Summary for June
Day Date Trip Type Leader No
Thur 03 Jun Roma St -Oxley DW Jan 9
Sat 05 Jun Mt Cordeaux DW Louise 10
Sat 12 Jun Shipstern DW Benno 3
Wk 13-19 BV Rail Trail MDT Russ 16
Sat 19 Jun Club Hut W. ON Iain 5
WE 26 27 Glen Rock BC Iain 7
DW 27 Glen Rock DW Iain 4
Sat 26 Jun Wongawallen DW Canc 0
Total 54
Average/walk 9
Coming Walks for July & August
JULY
Thurs 01 Jul Mt Coot-tha DW Paddy
Sat 03 Jul Mt Mitchel DW Rusty
Sat 10 Jul Mt Maroon DW John C
Week 11-17 J Carnarvon MDT Russ
Sun 18 Jul Mt Beerwah DW Matt
Sat 24 Jul Roses Circuit DW Sue Walsh
Sat 31 Jul Mt Huntley DW Mike W
AUGUST
Sun 01 Aug Mt Coot-tha DW Paddy
Thurs 05 Aug Tarragindi to Gabba DW Greg
Sun 08 Aug Bally Mountain DW Phil
Wed 11 Aug. Barney Logans Ridge DW John & Mike
Wed 11 Aug Barney Peasants DW Terry
Sat 14 Aug Mt Zahel DW Khaleel
Sat 21 Aug Caloundra DW Liz
Sat 28 Aug Lake Manchester DW Khaleel
WE 28- 29-A Blue Mountains TW TW Phil
Changes in walk dates and walk leaders
I try very hard to keep changes to the outings program to an absolute minimum, but alas, things
happen to our plans like covid lockdowns, leaders change their availability and therefore walks and
dates need to be changed or rejigged.
- Paddy Taylor’s Coot-tha walk is now on 1st Aug to replace the Ferny Grove to Samford walk
- Rusty’s Mt Mitchell walk is rescheduled to Saturday 18th Sept. It replaces the Currumbin walk which
will be held over until 2022.
- The Shepherd’s Walk 17th July is cancelled – due to covid problems. The expectation is that the
walk may not be offered again due to property access issues and some insurance and admin
problems.
- Matt Palmer’s Sundown trip (24 & 25th July) is rescheduled to 18th/19th September as Matt will be
in Cairns on the original date.
- Minyon Falls Track is closed and the Evans Head walk we be offered as a daywalk on 24 th October
but walkers are free to travel down the night before and stay at the caravan park.
Last month I have made a promise to myself “No more changes to walks are allowed.” But obviously
that wish seems to be likely as trying to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, a nice dream
but virtually impossible.
Barney MassJuly 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 21
The Barney Mass is an enduring tradition in the Club of having a Mass on top of a mountain. Last
year we celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the Mass at Larkins campground. The Barney Mass this
year will be on top and there should be at least 2 walks going out, the hard one up Logans Ridge and
the medium/hard one going up Peasants Ridge, plus there could be a “granny walk” of doing the
Cronan’s Creek walk along the flatlands. If you want to stay the night before the walk, please contact
Larkin’s Mt Barney Lodge on https://www.mtbarneylodge.com.au/contact/ or Ph: 5544 3233. The
campsites are about $16 per night.
Leaders Needed
- Thurs 04 Nov Mt Glorious (Boombana)
- Sat 13 Nov Running Creek Falls
Track Closures in Lamington National Park
As of 7th July, the closed tracks in the Binna Burra section due to the 2019 wildfires were:
• Illinbah Circuit;
• Gwongoorool Track;
• The lower portion of the Lower Bellbird Circuit
Mt Warning – it is still closed – and Minyon Falls walk is also closed.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/wollumbin-mount-
warning-summit-track/local-alerts
Pre-outings
Can I ask leaders to advise me if they are doing a pre-outing? The reason for this is that the pre-
outings should be covered by insurance provided they are advised to the committee. Khaleel did his
Mt Zahel pre-outing on 4/7/2021.
Websites – Walk Updates On Our BCBC Webpage
Just a tip - some leaders are updating the Club’s website with walk
details a few weeks in advance, and Kheleel has also included a
web site link to show a map for the walk.
If you want to include details on the website, please contact Liz
Little.
https://www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/route/4d25983b-6d0a-
4912-8b25-f5770aaecaa1/?layer=QTopoMapService
Walks Planning for 2022
Please feel free to put forward suggestions for walks for next year.
Perhaps we should have a “tab” on our website to list out proposed walks for next year.
“Walking Quote” for the month
If you are seeking creative ideas,
go out walking.
Angels whisper to a man
when he goes for a walk.”
– Raymond Inmon
I hope to see you on the track, soon. Phil, Outings Secretary
FEDERATION MOUNTAIN RESCUE
Training Programme for 2021
FMR offers regular training activities, at near-cost, to adult financial members of BWQ-affiliated clubs.
Bookings essential. For more information, email Secretary at fmrqld@gmail.com
Scheduled training: https://fmrqld.bwq.org.au/
Date Activity Limit Cost Contact
June 13th Search and Rescue training 30 $5 TBD
July 17th Cliff Safety - Kangaroo Pt Nursery Cliffs 15 $25 Phil BoxJuly 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 22
MEMBERSHIP
As of 30th June, there were 99 members which is one more than last year.
Last month I omitted to mention that Sabrina Li was also admitted to the Club in May.
Phil Murray, Membership Officer
TREASURER’S REPORT
Plus, Receipts $1056.59
$5326.25
Less Payments $ 386.68
Balance 21/0620/21 $4939.57
Term Deposit $2941.38
Our first raffle for the year will be drawn at the July meeting. It’s not too late if you want to have a
chance of winning a 450g box of Cadbury Roses chocolates as I’m still selling tickets at a dollar each.
Also, I hope to be still collecting tax deductable donations for the Little Kings.
Seventy of the first seventy-six members to renew their membership took advantage of the discount.
Terry.
ABOUT PEOPLE
Barry Crawford, Heike Krausse, Sabrina Li, Ben Sotiriadis, Allan Schmidt, Mary Tobin and Marlene
Warnick are celebrating their birthdays in July.
Susan Walsh recently returned from a trip to the top of our state.
Michele & Greg had a few days at Miles following the family history trail.
Congratulations to our latest new member, Nidal Edwards, Rhonda’s husband.
Abel Stoltz was a first-time visitor on Khaleel’s Rat-A-Tat Hut through walk.
The Club recently had an enquiry from Susan Wilkie.
Visitors are most welcome on any of our activities.
WEB UPDATE
I would love to receive any more feedback from the members and what they want to see in the new
version of the website - Khaleel, Ph: 3375 6976 Or khaleel.petrus@gmail.com
PAST EVENTS
DRAWING DAY
SUNDAY 18th APRIL
SOCIAL
I had three people for the Drawing Day. I originally planned some new things for the day but, since all
my participants were first timers, I decided to do a variation of my usual introductory exercises. The
first was to do drawings on a large sheet of paper at an easel while standing. Ideally this loosens up
the act of drawing and gets people to use a lot more of their body than just their hands. The next
drawings were at a smaller scale and done sitting down. I introduced the concepts of contour drawing
and considered contour.
We had a morning tea break and relaxed and yakked. By 1.30pm everybody was ready to finish after
all the intense concentration and we called it a day. Everybody worked quite hard and really engaged
with some unfamiliar tasks and concepts and seemed to get something out of it.
Thank you to Andrea, Antonia and Paula for coming and for your enthusiastic participation. Iain.
JTS – STONE AND WOOD BREWERYJuly 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 23
FRIDAY 21st MAY
SOCIAL
Eight Club members gathered at the heritage-listed Stone and Wood Brewery, Bridge St, Fortitude
Valley on a fine and cool evening. This was the first time a JTS had been held at this venue. The
brewery is located adjacent to the northern rail lines and the building was once an ice factory. The
brewery offers a good range of craft beers on tap, some of which are brewed on site. The drinks menu
is constantly changing as new brews are added. A limited food menu is provided by William Wallace
Catering. The noise level was a little uncomfortable, a consequence of a combination of loud music
and a large number of patrons.
Thanks to Jan & Russ, Liz, Michele & Greg, Cath & Mike for joining me at this social.
Graham
BRISBANE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL (BVRT)
13th to 19th JUNE
EXTENDED WALK
The Trail follows the rail line from Ipswich up the Brisbane River valley to Yarraman. It was built in the
late 19th/early 20th century and the last trains ran in the late 20th century. The first section of the BVRT
between Fernvale and Lowood, a modest 8km, was opened in 2003 and the last section,
Toogoolawah to Moore, was opened in 2008. The whole BVRT is now 161km which makes it the
longest rail trail in Australia. Our plan was to complete the trail in 7 days starting at the high point in
Yarraman and ending at Wulkuraka, just west of Ipswich. As a result, we walked “downhill” all the
way.
Our strategy was based on moving our luggage in cars rather than carrying it on our backs. As a
result, organising car shuffles required some careful planning. Our core group was 12 people and 3
cars.
We began on Sunday 13th June leaving Brisbane at
6.30am, and we travelled by different routes to our
meeting point at Moore. By the way, Moore does not
have any accommodation or petrol but does have 3
coffee shops. We drove directly to the starting point
in Yarraman Station Park and therefore missed the
sights of Yarraman. We started walking by 9.15am
which was good timing. We soon found ourselves in
pastoral country which is part of the South Burnett
Region and we arrived at Blackbutt in the late
afternoon. Along the way we met 4 walkers who were
doing the BVRT over 8 days carrying all their gear on their backs. Later that night we had dinner at
the same location but the “4” ordered steak before us and depleted the supply of steak at the Bistro
in Blackbutt. However, we enjoyed their company.
As the distance from Blackbutt to Linville, our next destination, was
just 24km, we gathered at our motel at 8.00am to load the cars with
our luggage. This was the beginning of our learning experience in
optimising our morning departure strategy. So, we set off for
Benarkin, walking through forest rather than open grazing land. We
were now in the Toowoomba Region. At Benarkin we had morning
tea and noted that there was a free camping area where you pay for
extras such as showers. Shortly after leaving Benarkin, we stopped
shadowing the Brisbane Valley Highway and followed a much gentler
route through Benarkin State Forest, with lunch at McNamara’s
Camp. East of McNamara’s Camp the trail follows Blackbutt Creek
and the valley opens up to spectacular valley views. This was a very
scenic afternoon. We arrived at Linville and its only hotel. Apparently,
this hotel does a roaring trade on weekends and is much quieter
during the week. We, and the 4 we met the previous day, filled theYou can also read
