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2020-06-27 D'Aguilar NP

Details: Created: Monday, 29 June 2020 12:33; Written by Julie Cullen

Walkers: Julie (leader), Christine D, Christine J, Pam D, Cassie, Jackie, Vangie and Werner, John, Colin

Distance - Araucaria+ 5.5k Thylogale+ 11.5k

We met at Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre at 8.30 am and walked the Araucaria Track which is 5 kms return. It was a nice easy walk and it mostly follows along the shores of the Enoggera Reservoir. As we were walking back along the track we met Christine J as she was a bit later because she'd had a tradesman coming for an emergency. We walked further along another track and had our morning tea up in an area overlooking the water which had some timber seating where I think that maybe some talks are held when the centre is open.

2020-06-20 Mt Joyce at Wyaralong

Details: Created: Sunday, 21 June 2020 12:05; Written by Colin Bridge

Walkers: Colin (leader), Gary and Michele, Julie, Christine D, Christine J, Pam D, John

Distance - 13.9k

Eight walkers today to experienc the walking tracks around Wyaralong Dam and to climb to the summit of Mt Joyce. Lots of cars at the car park indicating many people were already circulating on either the walking or MTB tracks. Weather was overcast with the threat of some showers, but we were lucky all day and we only experienced mist and slight drizzle at the summit of Mt Joyce. The views of Lake Wyaralong were enhanced because of the mist and low light. Hard work to get to the summit but there are easier routes which we will experience next time we are out here - Colin

2020-05-30 Toolona Creek

Details: Created: Sunday, 31 May 2020 13:39; Written by Colin Bridge

Walkers: Christine D, Julie and Bruce, John, Julie C, Colin

Distance - 18.4k

Only six walkers today but they experienced the best Toolona Creek Circuit has to offer with waterfalls flowing as good as we have ever seen. Sunny to start and as we walked up the creek mists started to form and we were able to see the best of the Antarctic Beech and the magic of the water droplets forming on verdant green mosses. Very cool along the border and the lookouts were a complete whiteout. Again many, many people on the track enjoying the relaxed Covid-19 restrictions. We noted that the car park was full and cars lined the road all the way down to Duck Creek Road - Colin

2020-05-27 Warrie Circuit

Details: Created: Thursday, 28 May 2020 14:05; Written by Colin Bridge

Walkers: Christine D, Michele, Vangie and Werner, Julie and Bruce, Pam, John, Colin

Distance - 15.9k

Nine walkers today enjoying Warrie Circuit recently reopened. Although a mid-week walk, many, many people on the track.

2020-05-22 West Canungra Creek

Details: Created: Saturday, 23 May 2020 16:58; Written by Colin Bridge

Walkers: Colin (leader) Christine D, Pam D, Julie C, Julie & Bruce, John

Distance - 14.9k

A very successful re-introduction to bushwalking and the post Covid-19 era. The circuit is spectacularly beautiful at the moment with waterfalls flowing profusely.

2020-02-22 New Zealand

Details: Created: Monday, 30 March 2020 08:18; Written by Colin Bridge

Travellers: Christine D, Susan, Christine J, Jackie, Joy, Pam, Werner & Vangie, Paul, John, Colin

2020-01-25 Coombabah Lakelands

Details: Created: Sunday, 26 January 2020 16:41; Written by Colin Bridge

Walkers: Julie (leader) Werner, Paul, Julie & Bruce, Christine D, Susan, Christine J, Jackie, Priscilla, Tony, Colin

Distance - 16.6k

Two new members (Priscilla and Tony) joined us on a very warm and humid day. After the recent rains water was everywhere and where there was water there were clouds of mozzies. We had Smoko at the road end of the runway before continuing on the boardwalk which we had to abandon as impassable. Only one koala seen today.

2020-01-11 Ballina to Lennox Heads

Details: Created: Sunday, 12 January 2020 16:05; Written by Colin Bridge

Walkers: Werner (leader) & Vangie, Paul, Pam D, Julie & Bruce, Christine D, Sue, Christine J, Julie, John, Jackie, Joy, Colin

Distance - 16.6k

A very warm day, but a strong breeze made it comfortable. Smoke haze everywhere. We had Smoko at Black Rock and then continued on to the turnaround at Lennox Heads where hang gliders were giving a beautiful display and taking people up for tandem rides.