Toowoomba Bushwalkers Calendar 2007

We do require non members, as well as inexperienced members, to contact the walk leader first to get their approval to attend the clubwalk.

Please advise the activity leader of your experience level in relation to the proposed walk. It will also allow the activity leader to discuss walk and other requirements with you.

Mt Cordeaux to Sylvesters Lookout – Sunday 1st July

Walk Leader Rodney Bradey

Contact Details 0417 711007

Rating M67

Travel Distance 200km round trip (Bus provided)

Start Time 7:00am from the Neil Street carpark Click here for map (Be there at 6:45am)

Details Mt Caudeaux is located on the northern side of the Cunninghams Gap and Sylvesters Lookout is located approximately 4 km East of the Goomburra State Forest Park on the escarpment of Main Range.

As the day will be reasonably full, we need to leave the Neil Street carpark at 7.00am sharp. Please be at the carpark by 6.45am.

We have hired a bus to transport us to and from the walk as the walk is a throughwalk and the resultant car shuffle would be difficult to achieve.

After about an hours drive, we will be dropped off at the carpark on the northern side of the Cunninghams Gap. We start with a 5.5 km walk to Bare Rock via a graded track. On the way we will visit the goldmine shaft , Mt Cordeaux and Morgan Lookout. A nice cardio blast along with some lovely views to the east. After Bare Rock we leave the graded track and traverse along the escarpment (a few metres from the edge) of Main Range until we reach Sylvesters Lookout. This is approximately 6.5km and the terrain requires the rating of M67.

This is a strenuous walk on uneven terrain (rocks, moss and various types and quantities of vegetation).

I suggest (strongly) that you take the following
- plenty of water
- food
- wet weather gear, if it rains you will get very wet and cold due to the foliage dripping on you and the wind that comes up over the escarpment can be strong and chilly
- warm jumper/coat
- first aid kit, which should include a couple of triangular bandages,
-pain relief and if you are sensitive to some stings/bites some form of medication for that
- torch with spare batteries.

The first part of the walk to Bare Rock can be achieved in a few hours with little concern. The next stage will require us to be focused on time management. If we experience any significant delays, we could well be walking out in the dark (the requirement for a torch).

I expect to reach Sylvesters Lookout around 4.30 to 5.00pm. A short walk back to the carpark will find a welcome bus for the ride home.

For comfort, I would suggest a set of dry clothes be left on the bus for the ride home.

Hope to see you all there for a simply stunning walk.

The cost of the bus is $110 plus fuel. This amount will be divided up amongst all of the walkers. At the meeting I should be able to give some reasonably firm numbers for budgeting purposes.

Mt Cordeaux to Sylvesters Lookout – Sunday 1st July
Walk Leader	Rodney Bradey
Contact Details	0417 711007
Rating	M67
Travel Distance	200km round trip (Bus provided)
Start Time	7:00am from the Neil Street carpark Click here for map (Be there at 6:45am)
Details	Mt Caudeaux is located on the northern side of the Cunninghams Gap and Sylvesters Lookout is located approximately 4 km East of the Goomburra State Forest Park on the escarpment of Main Range. As the day will be reasonably full, we need to leave the Neil Street carpark at 7.00am sharp. Please be at the carpark by 6.45am. We have hired a bus to transport us to and from the walk as the walk is a throughwalk and the resultant car shuffle would be difficult to achieve. After about an hours drive, we will be dropped off at the carpark on the northern side of the Cunninghams Gap. We start with a 5.5 km walk to Bare Rock via a graded track. On the way we will visit the goldmine shaft , Mt Cordeaux and Morgan Lookout. A nice cardio blast along with some lovely views to the east. After Bare Rock we leave the graded track and traverse along the escarpment (a few metres from the edge) of Main Range until we reach Sylvesters Lookout. This is approximately 6.5km and the terrain requires the rating of M67. This is a strenuous walk on uneven terrain (rocks, moss and various types and quantities of vegetation). I suggest (strongly) that you take the following - plenty of water - food - wet weather gear, if it rains you will get very wet and cold due to the foliage dripping on you and the wind that comes up over the escarpment can be strong and chilly - warm jumper/coat - first aid kit, which should include a couple of triangular bandages, -pain relief and if you are sensitive to some stings/bites some form of medication for that - torch with spare batteries. The first part of the walk to Bare Rock can be achieved in a few hours with little concern. The next stage will require us to be focused on time management. If we experience any significant delays, we could well be walking out in the dark (the requirement for a torch). I expect to reach Sylvesters Lookout around 4.30 to 5.00pm. A short walk back to the carpark will find a welcome bus for the ride home. For comfort, I would suggest a set of dry clothes be left on the bus for the ride home. Hope to see you all there for a simply stunning walk. The cost of the bus is $110 plus fuel. This amount will be divided up amongst all of the walkers. At the meeting I should be able to give some reasonably firm numbers for budgeting purposes.