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Welcome Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge is a weekend-long adventure festival highlighting the wide array of adventure activities that you can engage with in the Scenic Rim Region. The festival is part of the Gondwana Festival, a month-long celebration in March 2021 of some of the most precious and spectacular areas of the Queensland section of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. ENQUIRIES Questions? Give us a call drop us a CONTENTS line using the contact details below: Activities..............................................3-8 MT BARNEY LODGE Program............................................10-13 Phone: +61 7 5544 3233 Email: info@mtbarneylodge.com.au Prepare.............................................. 14-17 Terms & Conditions..................18-19
Activities See the daily program on Page 8 of this booklet for activity dates and times LAUNCH DINNER WITH WOMEN’S ADVENTURE MICHAEL GROOM FILM TOUR To launch our event we are Created by Adventure kicking off with a special Entertainment and presented welcome dinner to kick off as an official part of Women’s the festivities, inspire you to Health Week this short film challenge yourself over the tour is a celebration of the weekend and celebrate the inspiring women around us adventurous spirit within each who are doing extraordinary of us! things in the name of adventure. INFO + TICKETS FREE ACTIVITY MORE INFO REEL ROCK 15 MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - MT BARNEY EXPEDITION NORTH RIDGE - LOGAN’S RIDGE WITH Capturing the greatest stories MICHAEL GROOM and sends from the year in Join us as we guide you up the untracked and little-used Logan’s Ridge is the original climbing, the four new films of North Ridge to the North Peak first ascent route by white REEL ROCK 15 deliver a joyful of Mt Barney and return via explorers. In fact it was the dose of inspiration, heart and Rocky Creek. infamous Captain Logan in humor. 1828 who successfully got to FREE ACTIVITY the top first. INFO + TICKETS MORE INFO INFO + TICKETS Page 3 | ACTIVITIES Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - MT ERNEST EXPEDITION MT MAROON EXPEDITIONS SOUTH EAST RIDGE This fantastic walk provides a This mountain is a mini Mt For the more adventurous, different perspective on the Barney, and climbing Mt a guided expedition up Mt Barney Massif. With views Maroon at 965 meters is a Mt Barney is the ultimate of both East and West Peaks half-day challenge. Most of challenge and is a class you really feel engulfed by the the route is untracked and 5 track. Enjoy the freedom majesty of Mt Barney. follows ridge lines and steep and solitude of the World rocky gullies. Heritage-listed Mt Barney MORE INFO National Park and take MORE INFO advantage of our experience and local knowledge. INFO + TICKETS BEGINNER ROCK CLIMB FOTO FRENZY BEN SOUTHALL - O’REILLY’S TO THE ROCK …on REAL rock faces! Try any of This is the adventure for all our 3 climbs graded between our Photography enthusiasts! Ben Southall shares the tales a 6-13 … the morning is yours. The Foto Frenzy Photography of his pioneering 72km run, Enjoy the bushwalk and Challenge hosted by scramble and climb from spectacular views whilst you Australian Photographer O’Reillys to Currumbin Beach. walk to the climbing site. Darren Jew, 6-time Australian FREE ACTIVITY Professional Nature INFO + TICKETS Photographer of the Year! INFO + TICKETS Page 4 | ACTIVITIES Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
BUSH BANDICOOTS AUSTRALIAN BUSH BUDDIES GLEN LEIPER - WILD FLOWERS IN WILD PLACES Have a wild time exploring A fun, educational and interactive program Glen Leiper is the co-author the natural bushland and that promotes a greater of Mangroves to Mountains, paying close attention to your appreciation of native a flora bible used by surroundings as you find and Australian Wildlife and the enthusiasts throughout South match items during a nature need for conservation. East Queensland to identify treasure hunt. Concentrate all the weird and wonderful on the art of camouflage, FREE KIDS ACTIVITY plants found in our beautiful through hide and seek style backyard! Join Glen as he games and explore your shares his knowledge of wild creative side building ant flowers in wild places. playgrounds and natural mobiles. Run by Journeys in FREE ACTIVITY Nature Outdoors FREE KIDS ACTIVITY DR MICHAEL MEADOWS ANDREW BONNEY - TRAIL YELLOWPINCH CIRCUIT - AUTHOR OF THE LIVING RUNNING FORUM - ON THE GUIDED WALK ROCK EDGE EVENTS Take a walk through history, as Delve into the history of first Description coming soon we guide you along the banks of the upper catchments of the ascents and climbing of FREE ACTIVITY Logan River. You will explore the great mountains of the the creek system with plenty of Gondwana Rainforest and opportunities to take a swim in the surrounding Scenic Rim cool, secluded waterholes along with Dr Michael Meadows the way. Learn about the history who wrote the most and ecology of the area as you comprehensive history of rock-hop through volcanic rock climbing in Australia – The formations, coal seams and Living Rock. view ancient, untouched land from a spectacular lookout. FREE ACTIVITY FREE ACTIVITY Page 5 | ACTIVITIES Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
WATER WARRIORS BUSH TUCKER GUIDED FIREFLIES WALK Share your creative flare and It’s time to heat things up follow the natural flow of Be guided around the and let the flame of curiosity the stream by using natural gorgeous property of Mt burn bright. A session filled materials to build river boats. Barney Lodge by Lodge with embracing the curiosity Dip your toes in and search for Co-Owner Innes Larkin and around fire whilst teaching the wriggly, slippery creatures discover all the local bush valuable safety practices. that lie below the surface. tucker the land provides and Through nature games and As we search amongst the a history of its uses. bush exploration we will river rocks, we slow down and FREE ACTIVITY learn how to collect the right magnify in on the smaller lives resources for fire building, around us and see there’s how to build a fire and enjoy a more going on in the creek fresh cooked healthy toasted than just flowing water. Run by treat. Run by Journeys in Journeys in Nature Outdoors. Nature Outdoors. FREE KIDS ACTIVITY FREE KIDS ACTIVITY LUCY STIRLING ADRENALINE BAR RUN NATION FILM FESTIVAL Lucy Stirling is a professional Open from 2pm til close our 2020 marks the sixth year of athlete competing for bar is located in the beautiful The RunNation Film Festival. Australia in Sport Climbing shaded area by Boolamoola The festival is an original, and is passionate about the Homestead so you can kick inspiring event that is not just outdoors, climbing sport back, relax and share some about running; it is about the and inspiring others to reach tales, trails and ales all by the celebration of the human their goals and pursue their live music. With beer from spirit, using running as dreams. Lucy will be giving a Fortitude Brewing and Wine medium of story telling. 15 minute talk, followed by a from Witches Falls Winery you FREE ACTIVITY Q&A on her journey to achieve can enjoy the best South East her Olympic dream! Queensland has to offer. MORE INFO FREE ACTIVITY FREE ACTIVITY Page 6 | ACTIVITIES Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - TRAIL RUN WITH ON THE KRYSTLE WRIGHT - ADVENTURE LOGAN’S RIDGE EDGE EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY DEMO Logan’s Ridge is the original On The Edge Events is one Krystle Wright, a world class first ascent route by white of Queensland’s leading adventure photographer explorers. In fact it was the adventure sports specialists. and director will be hosting a 2-Hour Adventure Photography infamous Captain Logan in Not just event organisers, demonstration at Mt Barney 1828 who successfully got to they are adventure athletes Lodge’s Advanced Rock the top first. themselves. Climbing site and will be sharing her knowledge with budding INFO + TICKETS INFO + TICKETS adventure photographers. INFO & TICKETS HARRY HINES - WILD NEIL MCCULLOCH IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CRITTERS IN WILD PLACES JOHN STUART Restarting life in a new Harry Hines is a Senior country is always a daunting John Stuart died on a Conservation Officer for experience. This is something climbing and exploration Queensland Parks and Wildlife Neil McCulloch knows first mission to Federation Service. Listen to him share hand. Now picture having Peak in 1956. With no his stories and research on to do this after fleeing your recorded location of his wild critters gathered from home because of violence final resting place, deep in over 20 years working for the or persecution. The First Hike the Tasmanian Southwest QPWS. Project was born on a hike in Wilderness, Rob Saunders WA to support these exact embarks on a journey to FREE ACTIVITY people. Join Neil to learn more find his Great Uncle’s grave, about the First Hike Project. before attempting to climb Federation Peak in his honour. FREE ACTIVITY MORE INFO Page 7 | ACTIVITIES Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
LOST BOYS - DUNCAN STEEL & KRYSTLE WRIGHT - DAMIAN CANIGLIA HENK MORGANS ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHER - ADVENTURE TREK PHOTOGRAPHY After 10 year of trying to Krystle Wright is a world class complete a very hard and adventure photographer Damian has been very dangerous climb, Lostboys. and director, sponsored fortunate to combine his I finally, with the help of a by some of the biggest passion for natural places new climbing partner Henk names out there such as and photography into a full Morgans, get to have a final National Geographic, Redbull, time career. His work includes attempt at LOSTBOYS IN A DAY. Patagonia and Amazon just photographing in challenging A film by Duncan Steel. to name a few. Join her as environments across all 7 she shares tales of the epic continents and incredible FREE ACTIVITY adventures her photography places such as the jungles has taken her on. of Papua New Guinea, the MORE INFO Nepalese Himalaya, Southern FREE ACTIVITY Africa and Antarctica. Join him as he shares tips and tricks for photographing in wild places as well as appropriate gear for challenging expeditions! FREE ACTIVITY NIGEL STEPHENS LAURA FRANK Local acoustic folk rock artist Making waves on the Country Nigel Stephens has had a Music scene is rising singer- passion for live music since songwriter Laura Frank. he started playing 30 years Powerful and edgy, delivering ago. With influences such lyrics with bravado Laura as Paul Kelly, Bob Dylan and has shared the stage with Neil Young he has developed the likes of Sarah McLeod of his own raw acoustic style The Superjesus, Chocolate combining guitar, vocals and Starfish, country artist Jade harmonica. Holland and busker turned superstar, Tones and I. FREE ACTIVITY FREE ACTIVITY Page 8 | ACTIVITIES Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
1 GONDWANA FESTIVAL | SCENIC RIM | QUEENSLAND MARCH 2021 Page 9 | ACTIVITIES Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
Program of Events Day 1 Friday 19 March MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL LAUNCH DINNER WITH MICHAEL GROOM VIEW MARQUEE 5:00-9:30pm Page 10 | PROGRAM Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
Scenic Rim Adventure festival 2021 is the inaugural celebration of all things eco adventure in the Scenic Rim! As part of the Gondwana Festival, Mt Barney Lodge will be hosting the weekend long adventure festival highlighting a wide array of adventurous activities that you can engage with in the Scenic Rim and Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. We are excited to present you with this program to help you make the most of your weekend at the festival. Day 2 Saturday 20 March Day 3 Sunday 21 March MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - NORTH MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - SE RIDGE RIDGE 5am-3pm (approx) 6am-3pm (approx) MT MAROON EXPEDITION BEGINNER ROCK CLIMBING 8am-2pm (approx) 8am-1pm (approx) BEN SOUTHALL - O’REILLY’S TO HARRY HINES - WILD CRITTERS THE ROCK IN WILD PLACES 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am JOHN LARKIN - FOUNDING STORY NEIL MCCULLOCH - FIRST HIKE OF MT BARNEY LODGE PROJECT 10:30-11am 10:30-11am GLEN LEIPER - WILDFLOWERS IN IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JOHN WILD PLACES STEWART - ROB SAUNDERS & 1-2pm NATHAN MCNEIL 11am-12pm DR MICHAEL MEADOWS - AUTHOR OF THE LIVING ROCK LOST BOYS - DUNCAN STEEL & 3-4pm HENK MORGAN 12-1pm ANDREW BONNEY - TRAIL RUNNING IN SEQ FORUM ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHER - 4-5pm KRYSTLE WRIGHT 1:30-1:30pm LUCY STIRLING - OLYMPIC DREAM 5-6pm ADVENTURE TREK PHOTOGRAPHY - DAMIAN CANIGLIA 2-3pm FOTO FRENZY 3-4pm WRAP UP SPEECH BY INNES LARKIN 5:30pm Continued over... Page 11 | PROGRAM Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
Day 1 Friday 19 March SHOWCASE MARQUEE ADRENALIN BAR MAROON VIEW WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR 6:30-8:30pm AMPITHEATRE REEL ROCK 15 8:30-10:30pm FESTIVAL GROUNDS Page 12 | PROGRAM Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
Day 2 Saturday 20 March Day 3 Sunday 21 March AUSTRALIAN BUSH BUDDIES AUSTRALIAN BUSH BUDDIES 11am-12pm 11am-12pm MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - LOGAN’S MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - RIDGE WITH MICHAEL GROOM LOGAN’S RIDGE 5am-3pm (approx) 5am-3pm (approx) BEGINNER ROCK CLIMBING KYSTLE WRIGHT - ADVENTURE 8am-1pm (approx) PHOTOGRAPHY DEMO 8-10am WELCOME ADDRESS 10-10:30am NIGEL STEVENS 2-3pm / 5-6pm YELLOW PINCH CIRCUIT GUIDED WALK 3-5pm LAURA FRANK 3-5pm MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - SE RIDGE MT MAROON EXPEDITION - 5am-3pm (approx) ORCHID GULLY EXPLORE 8am-3pm (approx) BUSH TUCKER GUIDED WALK 3-3:30pm YELLOW PINCH LOOKOUT GUIDED WALK DEPARTS RUN NATION 10am 6:30-8:30pm REEL ROCK 15 8:30-10:30pm MT ERNEST EXPEDITION TRAIL RUN WITH ON THE EDGE 5am-3pm (approx) 7am BUSH BANDICOOTS BUSH BANDICOOTS 10-11am 10-11am BUSH BANDICOOTS BUSH TUCKER GUIDED WALK 10-11am 11:30am WATER WARRIORS WATER WARRIORS 1-2pm 1-2pm FIREFLIES FIREFLIES 3-4pm 3-4pm Page 13 | PROGRAM Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
Prepare Our tips on how to make the most of your time at the festival. Page 14 | PREPARE Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
HOW BEST TO and select the challenge that suits you! From Mt Barney’s ENJOY THE more challenging ascents to FESTIVAL beginner rock climbing, we have something for everyone. We believe that the best way to enjoy the Scenic Rim Adventure DON’T WANT TO SPEND THE WHOLE WEEKEND? Festival is to stay on site for the duration. This way you are easily That’s fine too! Please feel free able to arrive on time for your to have a look at our adventures adventures and be close to the and purchase your adventure of festivities afterwards. choice. Please note that you will also be required to purchase a We recommend a few easy steps day ticket to the festival as well. to ensuring your ideal adventure weekend! FINDING YOUR STEP 1: PURCHASE ACCOMMODATION WAY Stay the whole weekend and Follow directions on Google make the most of the Scenic Maps to Mt Barney Lodge Rim Adventure Festival and all 1093 Upper Logan Road it has to offer. Staying onsite Festival Maps available on the reduces the travel time before website and after your Expeditions and means you get to enjoy all the As Mt Barney Lodge is an Eco other activities, information and Lodge committed to protecting entertainment the festival has the beautiful space we call to offer while also enjoying the home we encourage guests to incredible vistas of the Scenic offset their journey by carpooling Rim. All accommodation tickets where possible. include weekend passes to the festival CAMPING FOR STEP 2: PURCHASE YOUR THE WEEKEND ADVENTURE Camping on-site for the full Check out our adventures 3 days is the best way to available during the festival experience the festival and all Page 15 | PREPARE Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
it has to offer. We have other Water accommodation options Water is always a precious available here. commodity at Mt Barney Lodge Shower and toilet facilities are as we take all our water from on- available for all campers. site tanks. We would appreciate it if guests would join us in The closest general store is in conserving water in the following Rathdowney and is open from ways: restrict yourself to one 6:00am to 4:00pm 7 days a week. shower a day and maximum of THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN one minute water run time. Turn PREPARING TO CAMP AT THE the water off when brushing your FESTIVAL teeth, and please bring some Facilities water with you in large reusable containers. Hot showers, flushing toilets and washing up facilities are SUGGESTIONS FOR A available to all campers. Please COMFORTABLE CAMPSITE. note that peak times for shower Consider the water course queues are in the morning and later afternoons so please avoid When choosing a campsite these times if you don’t want to consider where the water will wait.We ask to conserve water naturally flow in the event of rain, you aim for a one minute total and pitch your tent accordingly. flow time with your showers. Bring your own water Campgrounds All tap water on-site is potable All campsites are unpowered. but for conservation and your Driving on campgrounds is own convenience please bring prohibited during the festival. We all the water you’ll need for the ask that you walk to amenities, duration in reusable containers use of generators is prohibited. to reduce plastic consumption. Mt Barney Lodge has been single Weather use plastic bottle free since 2018. The festival is held during Please help us remain this great Autumn, Our weather can range track record by leaving single from very hot to quite cool. use bottles at home. Campers should prepare for any eventuality. Page 16 | PREPARE Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
No Electricity available One car per campsite There is no electricity available Please only keep one car per on-site for guests campsites. campsite in the campgrounds. Please note that the use of Other cars should be parked in generators is not permitted due the carpark. Driving around the to noise and pollution concerns. campgrounds once you have set Consider bringing a battery pack up your campsite is prohibited. to charge your devices. Keep your valuables safe Conserve space where possible We have never had an issue Our campgrounds need to with theft at Mt Barney lodge, accomodate a large number however please do not bring of people so please keep your anything of value to the festival campsites small and conserve other than what is completely space wherever possible. necessary. All values remain the responsibility of the camper. Local ACCOMMODATION Within 15 minutes Flanagans Barney Creek vineyard cottages Thistledown Within 30 minutes Rathdowney hotel Bigriggen For more accommodation options within the Scenic Rim please visit Destination Scenic Rim Page 17 | PREPARE Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
Terms & Conditions ACCOMMODATION notifying us, your deposit is strictly non- refundable and the balance of the tariff will & CAMPING also be charged. NOISE POLICY CANCELLATIONS To ensure all guests enjoy their stay, all noise Within 30 days of check-in: Any cancellations is to be kept to a respectable level at all times, or transfer made less than 30 days prior to and ‘quiet time’ is from 10pm. check-in will result in full forfeit of deposit. Loud music or singing, inconsiderate and Outside 30 days of check-in: If a cancellation antisocial behaviour will NOT be tolerated at or transfer is made more than 30 days before any time, including the following activities: check-in, the deposit can be refunded or transferred by either: • No generators. • No chainsaws. • A refund of the deposit amount less a • No whip cracking $30 administration fee per each booked • No drones building or site. • 100% of the deposit may be transferred to another booking, or held in held in credit to PETS POLICY be used within 12 months. No Pets are permitted on Mt Barney Lodge property. If you are found with a pet a $500 on the spot fine will be debited from your credit WET WEATHER card. In accepting our terms and conditions • In the advent of extreme adverse weather, you are agreeing to permission for this on the it will be up to the discretion of the Mt spot fine to be debited from your credit card Barney Lodge to cancel camping and/or on file. accommodation based on access to the Lodge only. Only then will a full refund or transfer be issued. LINEN (Accommodation only) • We will not refund a deposit or transfer Please see accommodation descriptions for your booking if the forecast is for possible bedding configurations. showers or rain. Be prepared. Our cancellation policy above will apply. We reserve the right to seek the replacement • Mt Barney Lodge’s phone and internet cost of any damage caused by negligent or services are often disrupted during extreme inappropriate use of linen we provide. weather, however we aim to provide updates via our facebook page. SMOKING • Where adventure activities have been cancelled by Mt Barney Lodge due to Smoking is strictly prohibited in and around weather conditions, accommodation the amenities block. bookings will not be transferred or refunded. Smoking is strictly prohibited in and around We recommend that you take out travel the Homesteads, Huts and On-site Camping insurance to cover any unforeseen weather Trailers. Professional cleaning fees will apply if conditions. (see below). smoking is detected. NO SHOW CLEANING If you do not keep your reservation without Additional cleaning required to Page 18 | TERMS Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
accommodation which is above and beyond weather conditions. what is reasonable use will be charged at $50/ hour. If the participant cancels the walk within 30 days, there will be no refunds. This applies to dishes, as all dishes are expected to be clean upon departure. If you do not keep your reservation without notifying us, your deposit is strictly non- refundable. LOST PROPERTY • It is the responsibility of all guests to report lost property and recover it within 2 weeks. TRAVEL INSURANCE • Please forward a prepaid self addressed Mt Barney Lodge shall not be liable for post pack for items to be returned. any inability to take up the booking due to • If lost property is not collected after this changing health circumstances, whether that time, Mt Barney Lodge will donate all be due to illness, injury, medical admission unclaimed items to charity. or other. Mt Barney Lodge is not liable for loss or damage to guests’ valuables/personal ADVENTURE property during your stay. We strongly recommend you purchase comprehensive ACTIVITIES travel insurance at time of booking to cover these unforeseen events. We suggest that Full payment is required upon making your the policy should include, but not be limited activity reservation.Mt Barney Lodge reserves to the following cover: loss of deposit through the right to cancel or modify the Program. cancellation; loss of damage to personal While every effort is made to adhere to the baggage and loss of accommodation/ advertised timetables, the operators of Mt adventure charges and medical expenses. Barney Lodge reserve the right to alter or cancel any service or charge at the time. COVID-19 Strict minimum age restrictions apply for all activities and is not negotiable. If I am sick will this affect my booking? Maximum numbers apply for all activities. • Covid19 presents a new set of decision making for all of us. It is very challenging! MOUNTAIN • Our duty of care according to government requirements is to advise you to stay EXPEDITIONS at home if you have suspected Covid symptoms. • Accordingly with Covid 19, it is your personal Places are strictly limited on a first come/ responsibility to allow others to be safe first served basis, and your booking is by staying at home and seeking medical only confirmed once payment has been advice. processed. • If you are sick or do not wish to attend due to COVID-19 risk or personal symptoms you A minimum of 4 people is required for any will forfeit your payment. expedition to go ahead. The Mt Barney Lodge response to COVID-19 is: The Outdoor Leader will make a decision on the weather forecast on the day of the activity. • Ensuring we have and follow a COVIDSAFE If cloudy or inclement weather is predicted, plan to ensure the safety of our patrons then the walk will be cancelled and the • If the Queensland Government imposes a participant will be offered the next available lockdown, full refund will be issued walk date, or refunded with no penalty. • If Mt Barney Lodge cancels due to Covid, full refund will be issued. Where adventure activities have been cancelled by Mt Barney Lodge due to weather We understand this presents obstacles for us conditions, accommodation bookings will not all and as a business we are aiming to make be refunded. We recommend that you take the Covid 19 transition as smooth as possible. out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen Page 19 | TERMS Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @ Mt Barney Lodge | 19-21 March 2021
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