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2015-02-18 - Coomera Falls

Details: Created: Sunday, 22 February 2015 16:19; Written by Colin Bridge

Leader – Michele - Distance: - 11.5k -

Walkers – Jackie, Mary, Julie, Steve & Wendy, John & June, Carol, Colin,

After the Dinner Meeting & birthday celebrations the previous evening at Gary & Michele's farm (thoroughly enjoyed by all - fabulous food) ten walkers travelled to the Binna Burra Tea House for a gentle stroll down to the Coomera Falls Lookout. High wispy clouds and slight overcast conditions for much of the time kept temperatures down so that the walk was very enjoyable. The track was damp from overnight showers but not sloshy.

2015-02-14 - Coombabah Lakelands

Details: Created: Sunday, 15 February 2015 11:39; Written by Colin Bridge

Leader – Peter & Leonie - Distance: - 15.9k -

Walkers – John, Colin, Julie, Jackie, Mary, Paul, Klaus, Paul, Steve & Wendy, Margie, Michele & Gary, Peter & Leonie

Fifteen walkers arrived for a gentle stroll around Coombabah Lakelands, Coombabah, Hollywell and Paradise Point. High wispy clouds and slight overcast conditions for much of the time kept temperatures down so that the walk was very enjoyable. The walk through Coombabah Lake Nature Reserve was picturesque with reflections of the Paperbarks in the still water. Needless to say standing to watch the views was a hazard as mosquitos were in abundance.

2015-02-08 - Rocks Grand Tour

Details: Created: Wednesday, 11 February 2015 11:29; Written by Colin Bridge

Walkers – Colin - Distance: - 20.2k

Today I followed the Ship Stern route in a clockwise direction to the Kooloobano Lookout. As I had recce'd a little way down from here and up a little way from Turtle rock on other occasions I was determined to "fill in the gap" and go the whole way, now that I knew there was an easy way down to the Great Walk track by following the 4wd track down and behind the barbed wire fence property boundary (bushwalkers are free to climb to Turtle Rock without encroaching on private property).

2015-02-01 - Turtle, Egg Rocks Recce

Details: Created: Sunday, 01 February 2015 20:55; Written by Colin Bridge

Walkers – Colin - Distance: - 12.5k

Today I followed the route behind the Adventure Trails Farm. There is a 4 wheel drive track which goes behind the barbed wire fence property boundary. Therefore bushwalkers are free to climb to Turtle Rock without encroaching on private property.

I arrived at the summit of Turtle Rock at 10:00am which was perfect time for Smoko and rest. Plenty of time to wander back down the same route and then make my way out to Nixon Creek and down to Egg Rock.

2015-01-28 - Bushrangers Cave - Wagawn Recce

Details: Created: Thursday, 29 January 2015 09:00; Written by Colin Bridge

Walkers – Michele, Julie, Jackie & Colin - Distance: - 13.2k

A short climb to Bushrangers Cave was the highlight of this recce in the cool morning mist and light rain. The climb from Bushrangers cave was very arduous with no defined track and only sporadic ribbon markers to guide us to the top of the plateau. We left our own additional markers should we come this way again.

2015-01-10 - Mt Tamborine Ramble

Details: Created: Sunday, 11 January 2015 08:31; Written by Colin Bridge

Leader – John - Distance: - 10.8k -

Walkers – John, Colin, Julie, Mary, Sue, Esme, Paul, Klaus, Steve

Our first walk of the year was a very social affair with John taking us on a wander over his favourite local walks on Tamborine Mountain. It was an opportunity to say hello to everyone after the Christmas New Year break. Just outside John’s door is a short walk created by the local council which took us to the bottom of Ohia Court. From there we made our way to and through the Botanic Gardens on our way to various sections of the National Park.

2015-01-04 - Stinson Recce

Details: Created: Monday, 05 January 2015 14:41; Written by Oliver Leisten

Walkers – Colin & Oliver - Distance: - 12.5k -

Imagine that you are a visitor from England seeking the perfect adventure. The sort of activity lesson that is most evocative of the Australian pioneer spirit: a homage to both bush craft and aviation history. It was with such expectations and excitement that I had the privilege to partner Colin Bridge on two attempts to reach the crash-site of the Stinson airliner and to re-live the inspiring story of Bernard O’Reilly and the rescue of two survivors.

2014-12-13 - Xmas BBQ Walk

Details: Created: Friday, 19 December 2014 11:28; Written by Colin Bridge

Leader – Paul - Distance: - 9.3k -

Walkers – Gary & Michele, John, Colin, Julie, Jackie, Mary, Christine, Paul

Our final walk of the year was to be a gentle walk from Anne & Paul’s place up to the Witches Falls start, a circuit of Witches Fall and then the walk back to Anne & Paul’s place for a BBQ and much wonderful food (everyone bringing a different dish).

It was much cooler than expected so the walk was very pleasant. Although we had had some recent rains the track and surrounding ground was still very dry. The intermittent lagoon was dry and although we could hear a trickle, we could not see any water coming over the falls.