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Walkers: Werner and Vangie, Phil, John, Colin
Distance - 8.2k
A very tough but incredibly enjoyable walk to Mt Maroon + Caves. Thanks to Philip Pascoe, who accompanied us and guided us to the Mt Maroon summit from the west side.
Walkers: Werner (leader), Vangie, Christine D, Christine J, Susan, Pam, Jackie, Keith, John, Colin
Distance - 19.1k
A cold, dry and very windy day made conditions tough for all. Once in the forest we were protected from the wind but we were exposed at lookouts along the way.
The forest had been devestated in places from the fires that went through late last year and high winds that had knocked over huge numbers of trees. We could see plenty of evidence that regrowth was on the way, but it would seem that many years would be needed to again show the forest at its best.
Walkers: Colin (leader), Christine D, Christine J, Vangie and Werner, John
Distance - 12.5k
A cold, dry and very windy day made conditions tough for all. The air was filled with dust which made breathing uncomfortable, especially climbing the slopes of Spicer's Peak. We did make it to the lookout point but the dust made the spectacular viewing we had expected a non-event.
We persevered as best we could, only to find walking Mt Mathieson in a clockwise direction far more difficult, and with fire blackened undergrowth and Grass Trees we all came back dirty and disheveled. Nevertheless we all enjoyed seeing Mt Mathieson in difficult circumstances - Colin
Walkers:Julie (leader), Christine D, Christine J, Pam D, Melanie, Susan & Jade & Connor, Jackie, Werner and Vangie, John, Colin
Distance: CoochieMudlo 6.0k and Point Halloran 5.9k Total 11.9k
We all met at the Victoria Point Jetty to catch the 9 am ferry to Coochiemudlo Island. We walked around the circumference of the island, sticking as close to the water as we could. Was lovely walking through the Melaleuca Wetlands and then down onto the beach where the water was sparkling and the sun was shining. Earlier on it had come over very misty as if it were going to rain again but it had cleared up by the time we headed over on the ferry.
Walkers: Colin
Distance - 12.9k
Heavy rain caused the cancellation of this event. I walked it in the sunshine and rain anyway - Colin
Walkers: Christine D, Susan, John, Keith, Colin, Pam D, Helen and Grahame, Carol
Day 1 - Paradise Falls and Westcliff Lookout - 12.4k
Day 2 - Eastern Falls and Lookouts - 12.6k
Day 3 - Russell Park and Cunjevoi Falls - 10.4k
A wonderful mid-week break in the Bunya Mountains. What a lovely place. Also hadn't realised I missed actually having some winter weather. Of course, it does help when there is a lovely log fire to snuggle around and when out and about in the fresh air one has sufficient warm clothing. Certainly need to go there again to do the walks we didn't have time to do this time.
Needless to say, my walking companions helped to make the whole trip so much more enjoyable, plus good meals and wine each day just add to a very pleasurable experience.
Perhaps the highlight of the trip was meeting a group of indigenous rangers working on a new walking track and viewing platform - their friendliness and information about regeneration of the parkland was so special. Thanks to Pam for her safe driving from the Gold Coast to Bunya and return. Her chatting made the trip seem very short - Christine.
Walkers: John (leader), Christine D, Christine J, Pam D, Melanie, Werner and Vangie, Colin
Distance - 17.7k
Eight walkers today to experienc the walking tracks around Lake Manchester. Unlike the recce, lots of cars at the car park indicating many people were already on the many tracks. Weather was overcast with the threat of some showers, but we were lucky all day and we only experienced some mist and sunshine managed to poke through at times. The views of Lake Manchester were enhanced because of the mist and low light. Lots of bird song as we made our way around - Colin
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.
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Copies of the excellent & definitive “ The Mistletoes of Subtropical Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria” by local authors John Moss & Ross Kendall now on sale at $27.50 from Mike Russell (5545 3601).
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN FLORA & FAUNA by Russell, Leiper, White, Francis, Hauser, McDonald & Sims is now on sale at local outlets for $15.
Why does attentiveness to nature matter? In a very fundamental sense, we are what we pay attention to. Paying heed to beauty, grace, and everyday miracles promotes a sense of possibility and coherence that runs deeper and truer than the often illusory commercial, social "realities" advanced by mainstream contemporary culture. ... Our attention is precious, and what we choose to focus it on has enormous consequences. What we choose to look at, and to listen to--these choices change the world. As Thich Nhat Hanh has pointed out, we become the bad television programs that we watch. A society that expends its energies tracking the latest doings of the celebrity couple is fundamentally distinct from one that watches for the first arriving spring migrant birds, or takes a weekend to check out insects in a mountain stream, or looks inside flowers to admire the marvelous ingenuities involved in pollination. The former tends to drag culture down to its lowest commonalities; the latter can lift us up in a sense of unity with all life. The Way of Natural History, edited by Thomas Lowe Fleischner and published by Trinity University Press (Texas)
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