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QUEENSLAND
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Newsletter
Mt Nimmel
Club News
Important Notice to Financial Members
This will be the last Newsletter and Calendar that you will receive
by mail unless you contact the Editor by the end of May.
The committee is encouraging all Club members to download the
Newsletter and Calendar from the Club web site.
The Newsletter and Calendar will continue to be mailed out to
members who have no Internet access or find it inconvenient
BUT members must notify the Editor that they wish to receive the
Newsletter and Calendar by postal mail.
The Editor can be contacted by email at qldbwc@yahoo.com, by
phone on 3341 7509 or at a Club General Meeting. If you do not
contact the Editor then it will be assumed that you will be
downloading the Newsletter and Calendar off the web site and
neither will be mailed to you.
The reasons for this decision are as follows.
Financial. The Calendar is now being published monthly with
increased costs. Postage is now 50c and a six page Newsletter
costs 48c to be photocopied commercially. Add the cost of
envelopes and it costs the Club over a $1.00 to mail out a
Newsletter to a member.
Membership fees still remain at $20.00 a member. Out of this
comes the cost of Insurance, (around $7.50 per member) but
then add $12.00 for the Newsletter and there is little change left
for other expenses such as Hall Hire, purchase of equipment,
Christmas Party, Guest Speakers and possible subsidies to
Leaders for First Aid Certificates etc.
Environmental. It is more environmentally friendly to cut down on
paper usage. We live in the electronic age and the Newsletter is
available for free download off the Club website.
Aesthetic. The Newsletter is in colour on the web.
The Membership Form will now have an option whether to
receive the Newsletter and Calendar by postal mail.
There will be only a limited number of the Newsletter available at
the General Meetings.
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Rochedale South
QLD 4123
Email qldbwc@yahoo.com
Phone No (07) 3341 7509
www.geocities.com/qldbwc
May 2003
David Haliczer’s Web Site
For further interest in the South East Queensland Region, I have
set up a web site at www.geocities.com/qld_bwc for walks and
training topics that are relevant to our region in particular.
The web site will be regularly updated and modified as I upload
more and more digital photo's to spice it up a bit. I would
appreciate tips and advice or corrections where needed by
emailing me at d.a.haliczer@stpeters.qld.edu.au. I accept that
many readers have far more expertise in areas and topics than I
do so your feedback would be much appreciated.
I have prepared an extensive list of walks in some areas including
Mt Barney and Brisbane Forest Park. There are diary accounts of
some classic multi-day through walks of Australia like the
Overland Track, Great South West Walk and our very own Scenic
Rim. Training topics include our local birds, reptiles, mammals,
and plants, navigation and bush foods.
Suggestions for other appropriate topics for training will be given
serious consideration.
Thanks in advance for your combined assistance,
David Haliczer
Coming and Goings
Cathie DM is off overseas in May and doing several long walks.
In Italy she will be doing a 4-5 day walk in Umbria and then a 7-
10 walk in Spain along the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Trail.
If that was not enough she will walk up the highest mountain in
Spain, Mt Mulhacen (3,428m). We wish her all the best.
Redencion has just returned recently from India and Nepal. In
Nepal she did a trek in the Annapurna/Dhalaugiri region and in
India she stayed at an ashram. She is now planning a trip to Italy
to do one week of walks in the Dolomites and then to Spain to
spend some time there.
John M is off to do a 14 day walk along the Larapinta Trail in the
Northern Territory in May.
All the best to our intrepid walkers and travellers.
 General Information
Membership
Membership is still only $20 per year. Visitors pay $5 per walk for
the first two walks to become a temporary member. On the third
walk the remainder of the membership fee must be paid. Due to
Insurance demands, a visitor must become a member on the 3rd
walk.
Meeting Place
General Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at
the East Brisbane State School, corner of Stanley Street and
Wellington Road, starting at 7:30pm.
There is parking within the school grounds off Wellington Road.
Consult a street directory, as there are a number of one-way
streets in the area.
Insurance for Social Activities
There has been a bit of confusion in the past about just what
types of club social activities were covered by Public Liability
Insurance. After negotiations with the Insurance Company by the
Victorian Insurance representative the matter has now been
clarified.
There has been a very good outcome from this and is the first
indication that bushwalkers may be able to negotiate more
sensibly with the insurer to have some of the current activity
exclusions relaxed in the next renewal.
The following is a list of social and administrative activities that
are now covered.
Committee meetings/General meetings/AGMs etc
Club nights, activity planning and reporting, presentations
(slides, videos, ppt), equipment talks, displays, sales, auctions etc

Tea/Coffee and cake/biscuits provided after the meeting. Attending meetings of or with other organizations as a delegate
(eg Federation, FMR)
Attending conferences, seminars, workshops etc
Equipment for Hire
Applying for funding/grants etc
The Club has a backpack (suitable for use as a
day or through pack) for hire at $5.00 per week. Arranging/organizing publications
QBW is also looking at purchasing further Promotional activities (stall at public event, book launch etc)
equipment in the near future. Any suggestions for Trivia/Quiz nights
equipment to buy would be appreciated. Also any
Dinner/Movies/Theatre/Concert/Dancing/Trots/Races/Winery
person who has surplus equipment and would like
etc
to donate or sell to the Club, please contact Steve
Moyle on 3800 3963. Parties at public or private venues eg Xmas, Birthdays,
Anniversaries, Farewells, Pyjama etc
Bivy Bag/Pack Liners for Sale BBQs, picnics, social drinks as part of, or after club activities etc
The Club has purchased a quantity of pack liners from VicWalk Ten pin bowling/table tennis/golf day/cricket match etc (non
suitable for through packs. They are 2 metres by 0.9 metres in a competitive)
bright orange colour. Roller/ice skating (at commercial venue)
The packliners can double as an emergency bivvy bag and have Boat/ferry cruise (possibly with food/drinks/entertainment)
helpful information printed on them.
Clean up Australia activities
They are available from the Club for $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00.
Australia Day/Anzac Day activities etc
Tree planting/environmental activities etc
The Management Committee For 2003
Charity walks/fun runs etc
Secretary Dianne Cox 3273 3484(H)
Treasurer Linda Hellmuth 3395 0754(H) Other community service activities (eg assisting NPWS in
Outings Secretary Barbara Makepeace 3245 2186 (H) cleanup and restoration of facilities destroyed in bushfires/flora
Membership Officer Steve Hill 0408 952 975 and fauna surveys etc)
Social Secretary Paul Makepeace 3245 2186 (H) Singalong/karaoke night
Training Officer David Haliczer 3879 8334(H) Special Note
Editor Richard Kolarski 3341 7509(H)
Public meetings/protest rallies/demonstrations are also covered
but with the following provisos:
Other Voluntary Positions
1.The Insurer will not provide cover under the policy for acts of
Equipment Officer Steve Moyle 3800 3963(H) violence carried out by the Club or members.
Supper Convenor Margaret Smith 3886 3342(H)
2. Property damage or bodily injury suffered by the Club or
Federation Reps (2) Richard Kolarski 3341 7509(H)
members caused by acts of violence by other members or other
Margaret Smith 3886 3342(H)
protesters/demonstrators is covered but there is a policy excess
FMR Reps (2) David Haliczer 3879 8334(H)
of $5,000 whilst attending such events. In addition, clubs are to
Richard Kolarski 3341 7509(H)
give specific instructions to any would-be club protesters or
Campsite Monitors Barbara Makepeace 3245 2186 (H)
demonstrators that they leave the area immediately any violence
Richard Kolarski 3341 7509(H)
occurs or is suspected.
Gary Woodward 3245 2695(H)
Ed Thistlethwaite 3374 2198(H)
New Members
Note: The Club presently monitors the campsites at Ratatat Hut
and Running Creek Falls. This assists the Queensland Parks and
Wildlife Service in ensuring the campsites are in good condition. Paul Evans Noelene McCay
Christine Harrison Julie Prystupa
From the Editor
Cliff Harrison
Thanks to all who submitted articles and photos. This and past
Newsletters can be downloaded from the Club web site at
http://www.geocities.com/qldbwc/newsletr.html. Number of financial members 89
The deadline for articles for the June Newsletter is 27/5/2003.

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 Special Coming Events Beginners Rogaine
Saturday 14 June 2003
FMR Training Weekend
In conjunction with the Queensland Rogaine Association there
Date: 23rd-25th May, 2003
will be a rogaine specifically for bushwalkers who may not have
Venue: Mt Barney Lodge (Hall with Power, Showers & Toilets) tried rogaining before. It will be held at Gap Creek Reserve Rd at
Cost: $20.00 (Excludes camping fees, but includes supper, the back of Mt Coot-tha beginning at 8.30am. Cost $10.00.
hall hire and equipment charge) Map supplied and BBQ facilities available. Bring water, compass
Aims: To help members learn, in an enjoyable and interesting and food.
way, some of the skills of use to bush walking groups. Contact Richard on 3341 7509 for more information.
To encourage members to lead and participate in
adventurous walks. Great South West Walk
To enhance the skills of present bushwalkers. Beginning September 22nd 2003 for two weeks.
The walk begins and ends in Portland, Victoria, and is 250 km in
PROGRAMME OUTLINE: its entirety but there is no place on the walk above 300m. The
FRIDAY 23rd May track is well graded and every campsite has a toilet and water
tanks.
8.30 PM Optional
For more information ring David Haliczer on 3879 8334(H)
Arrive Mt Barney Lodge Campsite
Supper (Tea, coffee & biscuits)
Lord Howe Island
SATURDAY 24th May 19 October 2003.
9-00-10.30 WORKSHOPS One week of walking is being planned on this World Heritage
Island. $200 deposit required to secure booking on flight.
Introduction by Peter Webster
Contact Danuta Gur on 3345 3971(a/h) or Lynn Cavanagh on
Navigation by vegetation/Bush Tucker (David Haliczer) 3376 5053 (a/h), 0407 671 379, lynne.cavanagh@au.abb.com if
Medical Emergency (Frank Bowling) interested.
10.30 MORNING TEA
11.00-12.30 PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS Tasmania
Maps and Navigation (Richard Kolarski) December 2003/January 2004
Looking for a Lost Party (Neil Gray) The itinerary for this trip to Tasmania is now finalized.
12-30-1-30 LUNCH 29 - 31 December 2003. Easy 3 day throughwalk on Freycinet
Peninsula.
1.30-2.30 TALKS
2 - 5 January 2004. Moderate to hard 4 day throughwalk in Pine
Radios (Peter Webster) Valley.
Callout sheets/Forms/Base (Ron Farmer) 8 - 12 January 2004. Hard 5 day throughwalk South West Cape.
2.30-5.00 MINI-SEARCH 13 - 19 January 2004. Hard 7 day throughwalk South Coast Walk.
Practical adventure (Phil Box, Simon Wood, Ron You can come along for one, two, three or all of the walks above.
Farmer) The South West Cape and South Coast Walk involve a flight to
5.00-6.00 Equipment and Ropes display (Phil Box) Melaleuca from Hobart.
6-00-7.30 DINNER Contact Richard on 3342 7509 for more information.
7.30 ENTERTAINMENT
Guest speakers from QPWS (Allan Williams and Coming Socials
Elizabeth Ashman)
Dinner at the Roman Empire Restaurant
SUNDAY 25th May Friday, 23 May 2003
9.00-10.30 TALKS Dinner at the Roman Empire Restaurant on the corner of Creek
and Pine Mountain Road, Carindale starting at 7.00pm.
Emergency First Aid (Richard Kolarski)
For more details on the socials contact Paul at 3245 2186.
Emergency Communications EPIRB, GPS, Mobile
Phone (Peter Webster) Past Socials
Knots (Phil Box)
Indoor Climbing 15 February 2003
10.30-11.00 MORNING TEA
Twenty thrill seekers ranging in age from sixteen to sixty took to
11.00-12.00 TALKS the vertical wall at Rocksports Indoor Climbing Gym to prove that
Ethics (Pam Collom) this is a sport for everyone who’s willing to give it a go.
Where to from here? (Everyone) Our instructor took us through the belaying procedure which
allows the climber to safely ascend knowing that if they fall or slip
12.00 LUNCH they can be safely lowered by their partner. We were soon let
1.00 CONCLUSION loose on the walls after some practice under supervision.
AFTERNOON FREE Some battled a fear of heights and slowly crept up the wall while
This Training Weekend is open to all members of all clubs and other newcomers ascended like a rat up a drainpipe (an
will have UNLIMITED places available. overhanging one) embarrassing the regulars. Whatever the
result, everyone had a great time.
Contact Richard on 3341 7509 for more information.
Thanks to all who attended. Linda
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 the Sunshine Coast lived up to its name and our little patch of
Past Walks mountain was rain free.
Tunbubudla 9 February 2003
Only a week before the walk to Bribie was scheduled wild fires
caused the evacuation of four streets near the planned route and
placed the local high school on a high alert. Even if we had
foreseen the coming of the rains parts, if not all the area, would
have been a seared wasteland.
So what was to have been a leisurely, medium length walk
through remnant heath-land rich in bird life (the NPWS' words,
not mine) had to be re-thought at the last minute; and to keep the
walk in roughly the same area I decided to look to the south end
of the Glass House Mountains.
Enter East Tunbubudla, largest of The Twins, located just west of
Beerburrum, and one of the less visited bushwalking destinations
in the area. The walk is through virgin bush and has the sort of
beauty that you just don't get walking made tracks. Accordingly a
small group is preferred to avoid scouring tracks through the Morning Tea Break on Eerwah
area. So it was good in a way that due to late re-scheduling there To get to the base of the mountain we had to cross two deep
were only four starters; Patricia, Kerry, Richard and myself. gullies which were fortunately dry but the normally steep dry
We started out for the northern ridge just after 9 am through open banks were muddy from previous rain and we soon started
grassland to the base of the first of three rock slabs that relieved slipping and sliding amid howls of laughter. After the mud came
the tedium of short scrub bashing sections. The only trick was to the lantana but fortunately the path cut through had not yet grown
avoid the slippery patches which were a legacy of the recent rain. over and we exited into light rainforest and yet more slippery
mud. After a slightly exposed contour we ascended to the ridge
top for morning tea.
We then followed the ridge top to the summit and had lovely
views to Point Glorious. After a little exploring we descended with
a light sprinkle of rain and much more mud sliding. Our country
cousins then headed for Gympie and a bath while the city slickers
took to the Eumundi markets for a late lunch and shopping.
Thanks to all for a great day. Linda

Love Creek Falls and Hanging Valley

On Mt Tunbubudla with Beerwah and Coonowrin in the Background
There are excellent panoramic views to the north from these rock
slabs taking in Beerwah, Coonowrin, Ngungun, Tibberoowuccum
and Tibrogargan. Not forgetting that they also give you the
chance to go eye ball to eye ball with the motorists enjoying the
reverse view from the top of the Glass House Mountains lookout
on the Woodford road.
It wasn't a long walk and we were on top in time for a late
morning tea by the summit cairn. Our decent followed the west
ridge down some loose scrambles and slippery rock to the saddle
separating East and West Tunbubudla where we found an
unmapped foot pad which led us out to the road.
A "feature" of the walk for wildlife spotters was the many colourful
jewel spiders and giant Golden Orb-weaving spiders which made
sure they were noticed by weaving a succession of webs across
every gap big enough for a bushwalker to fit through. Although in
some cases the Orb-weavers were building on too grand a scale
to be restricted by what passed for a track and instead they just
stared down at us from large aerial webs as we passed beneath.
At some stage another trip will be in order to assault West
Tunbubudla and perhaps explore the track we followed out. All in
all a successful walk which finished with lunch at the Glass House
Mountains lookout and a chance to look for any late starters
following in our footsteps. Trevor Smith
Mt Eerwah 22 February 2003
The aboriginals named Mt Eerwah after the death adder but that
didn't deter our small group. Four walkers left Brisbane where it
was pouring with rain to meet up with another six from Gympie to
climb Mt Eerwah just off the highway near Eumundi. Fortunately
23 February 2003
All that came on this walk had a fantastic day. All week the
weather had been wet, wet, wet, and we were looking for another
lovely wet day but then the damn sun came out!
After organising a car shuttle the group of 7 left Maiala at 8am to
Greenes Falls. At this point a rough bush track was followed north
to the top of a rainforest knoll and then east past some of the
biggest Sydney Blue Gum (Eucalyptus saligna) the group had
ever seen.
A quick descent led to beautiful Love Creek overhung with
Bangalow Palms (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) and Yellow
Carabeen (Sloanea woollsii). We carefully made our way down to
Love Creek Falls where the sun came out and an executive
decision was made to descend to the base of the falls where
some great swimming and showering under the falls took place.
The water was rocketing through from all the rain and this if for no
other reason convinced us all that the best time to come here is
during periods of heavy rains!
The group then made their way up to the mezzanine platform in
the falls where more swimming took place. Determined efforts at
pencil diving could not see the bottom of the rock pool reached.
We were convinced the pool here was over 3 m deep.
At the top we lounged around with morning tea at hand. In all we
would of spent at least an hour and a half swimming and dining at
the falls in the sun! A quick rock hop up the creek to the tributary
falls led to the ascent point for Mt D'Aguilar West Peak.
On the way we passed a beautiful grove of some very old Cycads
(up to 3m in height), each sporting a Crow's Nest Fern. Coming
down the ridge was a "Go Bush" group led by the Brisbane Forest
Park Ranger - Martin who were on the way to Love Ck.
Soon we arrived at Hanging Valley where lunch was consumed.
Hanging Valley is a wonderland rainforest environment. After this
we headed for the cars near Tenison Woods Mountain. Sadly the
walk was over by 3:30pm and we headed off to Samford for pies.

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Love Creek Falls
To finish off I would like to say the following. Wet weather can
make the experience that much richer. For instance on this walk
we had great water flow in creeks, superb waterfalls, rich bird life,
beautiful mists, glorious heavy rain showers that you could hear
in the distance like a waterfall that came closer and closer until
you were under it, and great camaraderie as all-weather walkers
are great company.
Thanks to all who came and made this a terrific walk. David
Mt Nimmel 16 March 2003
On a beautiful Sunday morning 17 walkers met at Mudgeeraba
before driving to the end of Mt Nimmel Road above Little Nerang
Dam.
From here it was an easy walk along a forestry access road to
our morning tea break in a forest clearing. Along the way we
passed over Mt Nimmel and followed the ridge top into
Springbrook National Park.
After a short rest we headed off track and followed a ridge up to
Paiges Pinnacle. The forest here is spectacular with tall timbers
and lots of cycads, some with large seed cones. One very tall
cycad must have been 3-4 metres high. Cycads are very slow
growers so it must have been very old. A small rocky cliff had to
be climbed before we skirted around the Pinnacle to its far end.
From here it was an easy climb to the top of the Pinnacle to enjoy
the views over the Gold Coast and the waterfalls of Springbrook.
Some of the group chose to move on to a clearing for lunch.
There was hardly any breeze so it quite humid and hot in the sun.
We returned the same way but it was all downhill.
Just before reaching the forestry road black clouds and thunder
started to threaten. After a short break at the clearing we hurried
for the cars but the rain clouds stayed away and we all made it
back to the cars dry.
I would like to thank everyone on the walk for their great company
and for being so helpful and considerate of the other walkers in
the group. It certainly makes my job as leader enjoyable when
everyone helps out. Thanks. Barbara
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Kobble Creek 9 March 2003
Kobble Creek
A fairly easy to moderate day walk from the Lepidozamia car park
area near Mt Glorious. A lucky 13 walkers set off up the
Lepidozamia track to near the technical end of the track. From
this point a fire trail was followed along a ridge system until a
decent into Kobble Ck was made. We all felt good that the
arduous descent wasn't an ascent but as with many walks around
here we knew we had a long ascent in the afternoon. We arrived
above a waterfall that dropped into a tremendous waterhole.
The waterhole was a beaut morning tea spot complete with great
swimming. If you must bust an ear drum from water pressure
anywhere in the world, it would be harder to find more
picturesque water holes. After morning tea we had a beautiful
rock hop down to the tributary from the Mt D'Aguilar catchment.
Several beautiful gorges were explored along this tributary and
eventually we found ourselves at D'Aguilar Falls for a lunch time
swim. During the day we met some Brisbane Bushwalkers who
had an alternative name for these falls but I am sticking to the
name Martin Fangland of BFP headquarters gave us.
From the falls, the group followed a track on the north bank up
and around the falls and then up a ridge to the Piper Comanche
track. From here it was an easy walk back to the cars. Many
thanks to Linda Hellmuth for organising and leading this walk and
many thanks to those who came.
The walk and the company were a lot of fun. David
Camping Permits
You can now use the Internet to book and pay for camping
permits to a number of Queensland National Parks and State
Forests. It also answers some frequently asked questions on
camping in National Parks and State Forests and has some
camping tips.
The web address is https://www.smartservice.qld.gov.au/AQ
Camping Permits and information can also be obtained by phone
by calling 13 13 04. The Queensland Government is at present
trialing extended hours of operation from March to June 2003 for
phone bookings. You can now phone 13 13 04 on Saturday
mornings from 8am to 12 noon to book and pay for campsites by
credit card.
FOR SALE
Garmont Boots NZ size 7½.
Very little use. $100.
Phone June 3863 4865
Scarpa Boots Size 8
Worn only twice $100
Phone Steve 3800 3963
Any current member may insert a For Sale or Wanted notice in
the Newsletter for free. Ring 3341 7509.

Specific Exit Strategies when Lost in
South East Queensland
Off-track walking often involves degrees of being navigationally
challenged and I attribute the skills of navigating I have now to
dealing with these situations in the past. Each incident ought to
be regarded as a learning experience and not a frustrating waste
of time. The worst experience for me in southeast Queensland
was between Tweed Trig and Mt Gipps where the presence of
parallel ridges and an absence of clear foot pads led to an
unplanned overnight stay in Grady's Ck. Luckily this was during
an extended hike and I was in mobile phone range near
Richmond Gap the following day. So no-one had to worry
needlessly or begin a search.
Hikers ought to be forgiving of their leaders if they stray off-
course. Sometimes the different unplanned route is much more
interesting and wilderness based and the group is privileged to
learn about areas that perhaps none in the group have ventured
into before. On rare occasions (and the odds are this will happen
to the best of us) an impenetrable feature may be encountered
such as a cliff, thick vegetation, or waterfall. Consider it a new
discovery rather than a reason to be critical of the walk leader.
The walk leader on an off track walk ought to have the experience
and terrain reading skills to negotiate the feature safely with the
group.
Some tips:
1. Don't panic - the worst that is likely to happen is that you
will be late getting back.
2. Don't rely entirely on a GPS. Canopy coverage can
distort readings and even prevent readings.
3. Ridges are better to follow as a general rule in SEQ than
creeks. The nature of the volcanic southeast is such that creeks
are rocky, slippery and slower to progress along. Many creeks
above 500m in altitude end in gorges with waterfalls that can lead
to injury. Many ridges have had logging tracks in the past and
most walking tracks seem to follow the highest ridges. Creeks are
especially dangerous in wet weather due to slippery rocks and
increased water flow. Yes you will get to civilization but you are
likely to be battered and bruised as well.
4. Use a compass and keep to a bearing that by the map
will lead to a landmark (creek, ridge, track) that you will be
familiar with.
5. Go back if the terrain is too rough. All of the major
national parks in SEQ have areas that are treacherous.
Sometimes even the 1:25 000 map series do not adequately
show cliffs and waterfalls. Turn around if: the slope is too steep,
there are a lot of loose rocks, you come to the top of a cliff, the
vegetation is thick wait-a-while, lantana, native raspberry, or
Maiden's Blush. The habitat of these plants is usually specific to a
small area like the top of the ridge or an open patch in rainforest.
6. Carry a mobile phone. The top of most mountains will
give reception. Tracks are usually also found on mountaintops
and are the means to get a GPS reading or map fixes.
7. Enjoy it - there is little to be worried about in the area.
You will probably survive longer uninjured in these areas than the
Queen St Mall.
What to do if lost in these areas:
East Lamington: Head up or south to meet the Border track,
Ship-stern, or Dave's Ck circuit. Don't go down as each creek has
a major waterfall to negotiate.
West Lamington: If below 400m, most creeks are free of their
major waterfalls and can be followed, otherwise move west and
south on ridges that will lead to Christmas Ck or Running Ck. Do
not head south to Grady's Ck, as it is a hard watercourse to
follow.
Lever's Plateau: Head North as the north side is largely cleared.
Once the border fence is met, follow it to the Avocado farm, the
road leading north from below Mt Tanna, or Palen Ck Prison
Farm or further to Mt Lindsay Border Gate or Richmond Gap.
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Mt Barney: If you get fogged in, a bearing should be taken and
followed to Barney Saddle from where the Peasant's Ridge route
is now clearly marked. Do not go down Barney Gorge or Rocky
Ck if it is wet as they can be both slippery and dangerous.
Mt Ballow region: This region is cloaked in thick rainforest.
Heading South would lead towards Woodenbong, North towards
Mt May, and East to Burnett Ck. Half a day of walking along these
bearings would be hard but would be enough to get you to fire
trails or roads.
Mt Clunie: If East of the rabbit fence head north into the Watson
Ck catchment. At Watson Ck Falls walk west to the ridge (rabbit
fence and near the border gate). If west, you need to find the
main ridge back to the top of Mt Clunie as there are many cliffs in
this area. Keep exploring in a systematic way remembering that
the right ridge runs almost East - West in a line.
Wilson's Peak - the creeks can be followed into Wilson Ck. This
will end at Kinnanes Falls and the Verandah. If you don't know
the route stay on the top of the ridge heading north west until
there are no cliffs to the north. Head North to the road.
Main Range - to find the main scenic rim route move east until
the escarpment is found. If you need to make a safe descent it is
better to go West as the slopes are gentler and the valleys higher.
There are many nice property owners in Emu Ck and Swan Ck
valleys.
Mount Mistake - Creeks to the north have road heads leading to
Laidley. Ridges run east to the main Mount Mistake Ridge that
follows the Winder track to Mt Mistake. It takes about 5 hours to
walk from Mt Mistake to the start of the Winder track.
Brisbane Forest Park - appears to have a herring bone design.
The main road acts as a backbone with long ridges leading north
and south. Stay on the ridge tops and head to the main road.
David Haliczer
Emergency Service Numbers To Use When
Calling From Your Mobile Phone
Mobile phones should not be relied
upon for all emergency
communications but they can be an
effective means of communication.
Not all areas are covered by mobile
phones and even in the areas
covered, local geography eg in a
canyon, may make getting a call out
impossible.
112
To call emergency services in Australia or internationally within
an area of GSM coverage dial 112. This will work regardless of a
handset not having a SIM card and regardless of any phone
security settings. Also when calling 112 from a GSM handset, the
call will be attempted via any available GSM network, regardless
of your service provider.
000
To call emergency services anywhere in Australia within an area
of CDMA network coverage dial 000. A normal 000 call can be
attempted from any mobile phone, however CDMA handsets do
not generally allow the ease of access and cross-network
roaming capability that 112 provides. Calls to 000 will be
attempted via any available CDMA network, regardless of your
service provider.
GSM or CDMA
The easiest way to tell if your phone is on the GSM or CDMA
network is to remove the battery and see if there is a SIM card
inserted into the phone. GSM phones use a SIM card to hold
important customer details, including the telephone number.
Australian CDMA phones do not have SIM cards at this time.