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.

Short Walks in the Toowoomba Region

Lake Cooby - Sat 10 July 2010 - 7:45am - 1:00pm

Walk Leader Keith and Dianne Spanswick

Contact Details 0418 727 993

Rating S22

Travel Distance 9km

Start Time 7:45 am outside the Cobb & Co Museum (free parking), 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba
Click here for map

Details Lake Cooby nestles among low hills on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range about 25 Km northwest of Toowoomba.

We meet at the Cobb & Co Museum car park at 7.45am and car pool from there.

To get to Cooby Dam we head north along Ruthven Street to Highfields and turn left just past the service stations. Continue along this road, past the hotel. Then follow the road signs marked to Cooby Dam.

We shall commence our walk from the lower side of the picnic area at the dam wall. We have a gradual climb uphill reaching a solar power radio installation at the top of the hill. The views of the countryside are great! We shall follow some cow tracks downhill eventually meeting up with a lower track. There is a lovely spot to stop for some morning tea along this track. Then it is time to head back, this time via the low walking track. Permission has been sought to access this trail.

For those who would like to stay and have a picnic lunch there are some great facilities in the park (including barbecues). We should return to the Cobb & Co museum by 1.00pm. Please bring a water bottle, morning tea, hat and sturdy walking shoes. It is recommended to wear long sleeves and pants as we shall be walking through some lantana and grassland.

A handy sheet of details can be found by clicking here.

To register, contact the Toowoomba Bushwalkers (email: secretary@toowoomba.bwg.org.au or attend our meetings which are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month starting at 7.30pm at Toowoomba Education Centre, Baker Street or contact Keith Spanswick on 0418 727 993 and attend up to 3 trips before joining.

For details on future short walks, click here ToowoombaRegionWalks-2010

Short Walks in the Toowoomba Region Lake Cooby - Sat 10 July 2010 - 7:45am - 1:00pm
Walk Leader	Keith and Dianne Spanswick
Contact Details	0418 727 993
Rating	S22
Travel Distance	9km
Start Time	7:45 am outside the Cobb & Co Museum (free parking), 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba Click here for map
Details	Lake Cooby nestles among low hills on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range about 25 Km northwest of Toowoomba. We meet at the Cobb & Co Museum car park at 7.45am and car pool from there. To get to Cooby Dam we head north along Ruthven Street to Highfields and turn left just past the service stations. Continue along this road, past the hotel. Then follow the road signs marked to Cooby Dam. We shall commence our walk from the lower side of the picnic area at the dam wall. We have a gradual climb uphill reaching a solar power radio installation at the top of the hill. The views of the countryside are great! We shall follow some cow tracks downhill eventually meeting up with a lower track. There is a lovely spot to stop for some morning tea along this track. Then it is time to head back, this time via the low walking track. Permission has been sought to access this trail. For those who would like to stay and have a picnic lunch there are some great facilities in the park (including barbecues). We should return to the Cobb & Co museum by 1.00pm. Please bring a water bottle, morning tea, hat and sturdy walking shoes. It is recommended to wear long sleeves and pants as we shall be walking through some lantana and grassland. A handy sheet of details can be found by clicking here. To register, contact the Toowoomba Bushwalkers (email: secretary@toowoomba.bwg.org.au or attend our meetings which are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month starting at 7.30pm at Toowoomba Education Centre, Baker Street or contact Keith Spanswick on 0418 727 993 and attend up to 3 trips before joining. For details on future short walks, click here ToowoombaRegionWalks-2010