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.

Moreton Island – Fri 25th to Sun 27th April 2008

Walk Leader Ian Savage

Contact Details 4630 9089 or 0429 135 278

Rating M44

Travel Distance check with Ian for details

Start Time no later than 6:00am Friday. Details to be confirmed.

Details The plan is to explore the southern section Moreton Island which I doubt the club has previously visited.

After a one & a half hour voyage from Brisbane, the Micat ferry will land us at Tangalooma Wrecks. From here we’ll pack walk 13 km. diagonally across the island to the Rous Battery. It’s an old 4WD track with some soft sand which I’d grade about M44.

The Battery is a series of gun emplacements constructed on the coast during WW2.

We’ll camp here for 2 nights probably in the shade back from the beach a little. Closer to the beach is more spectacular but is often busy with 4WD’s and shade is scarce.

A water pump is the only facility provided. It’s recommended that the water be boiled or treated.

On Saturday we’ll explore the Big & Little Sandhills to the south. I’d expect to find some fresh water pools in the latter after the wet summer they’ve experienced.

Sunday will see us retracing our steps back to Tangalooma.

If we elect to catch the 4.30 p.m. ferry, then there will be time to check out The Desert on the way. Otherwise we’ll explore The Desert on Friday morning and take the 1.00 p.m. ferry back to Brisbane on Sunday.

Our transport to Moreton Island, the Micat, leaves from mouth of the Brisbane River (Howard Smith Drive UBD map 143) at 8.30 a.m. on Friday morning.

I’ll organize a car pool for those wishing to participate and suggest that you leave Toowoomba no later than 6.00 a.m.

The ferry costs $45 per person return. They charge $5 per night for lock up car parking. For anyone contemplating taking their own 4WD over, this will set you back about $240 including 2 passengers. Advance bookings are not required for walk on passengers but vehicles must be booked well in advance.

Camping on the island costs $4.50 per person per night and permits are available at the ferry terminal.

Do yourself a favour and escape to Moreton Island for the weekend.

Ian Savage 46309089 0429 135278

Moreton Island – Fri 25th to Sun 27th April 2008
Walk Leader	Ian Savage
Contact Details	4630 9089 or 0429 135 278
Rating	M44
Travel Distance	check with Ian for details
Start Time	no later than 6:00am Friday. Details to be confirmed.
Details	The plan is to explore the southern section Moreton Island which I doubt the club has previously visited. After a one & a half hour voyage from Brisbane, the Micat ferry will land us at Tangalooma Wrecks. From here we’ll pack walk 13 km. diagonally across the island to the Rous Battery. It’s an old 4WD track with some soft sand which I’d grade about M44. The Battery is a series of gun emplacements constructed on the coast during WW2. We’ll camp here for 2 nights probably in the shade back from the beach a little. Closer to the beach is more spectacular but is often busy with 4WD’s and shade is scarce. A water pump is the only facility provided. It’s recommended that the water be boiled or treated. On Saturday we’ll explore the Big & Little Sandhills to the south. I’d expect to find some fresh water pools in the latter after the wet summer they’ve experienced. Sunday will see us retracing our steps back to Tangalooma. If we elect to catch the 4.30 p.m. ferry, then there will be time to check out The Desert on the way. Otherwise we’ll explore The Desert on Friday morning and take the 1.00 p.m. ferry back to Brisbane on Sunday. Our transport to Moreton Island, the Micat, leaves from mouth of the Brisbane River (Howard Smith Drive UBD map 143) at 8.30 a.m. on Friday morning. I’ll organize a car pool for those wishing to participate and suggest that you leave Toowoomba no later than 6.00 a.m. The ferry costs $45 per person return. They charge $5 per night for lock up car parking. For anyone contemplating taking their own 4WD over, this will set you back about $240 including 2 passengers. Advance bookings are not required for walk on passengers but vehicles must be booked well in advance. Camping on the island costs $4.50 per person per night and permits are available at the ferry terminal. Do yourself a favour and escape to Moreton Island for the weekend. Ian Savage 46309089 0429 135278