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We welcome you to our Mid Week Walking Group. Join us for one or more of our 3-4 hour walks/hikes in and around the Gold Coast/Northern NSW with good company and good conversation.
To attend walks, walkers must have appropriate footwear, either walking boots or recognised sports walking footwear. Boots are best because they help to prevent slipping or tripping on tree roots that protrude from the pathways or other obstacles on the track which can cause you to break, twist or badly sprain your ankle. This may sound dictatorial but in reality is just friendly advice, as walking in bushland has many obstacles. Please bring your own water supply and carry a small amount of first aid for example, elastoplasts, bandages, tape and anything else you feel appropriate. For those completely new to bush walking we advise you carry a light rain jacket/poncho and some warm clothing as the mountain regions can become very cool/wet compared to the coast. Start times will vary from 9am to 11am start, depending on location.
We have a $2 weekly fee which pays for the membership of our Meetup website and out of pocket group expenses, maps, compasses and the like. Any money over is put towards group events - the occasional social event including barbecues, cheese & wine walks, evening theatre trips and more. This $2 walk fee will be collected in cash at the start of the walks, (please note: DO NOT offer a $50, $20, $10 note and expect change).
From time to time we offer trips away. In the past we have visited The Blue Mountains. Girraween National Park, The Bunya National Park, the Sunshine Coast, New Zealand and Mt Barney. The costs of these trips are payable in advance and usually non-refundable.
All other payments to the group, apart from the weekly $2 walk fee, are payable to Sally and Warwick, BSB 944600, account number 001802845, ME Bank.
Occasionally we may hold other events outside of walking for example kayaking/paddle boarding/BBq’s so it is imperative you read and agree with our conditions of joining which can be found here; Please click and read in full:
Please note: It Is Your Own Personal Responsibility! Please be aware and accept by walking with us, that The Gold Coast Mid Week Walking and Hiking Group is not a registered association or official club. We are just a group of people walking together. As such, we cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries that may happen at, or occur as a result of, our walks. We also cannot provide any guidance on fitness levels required. It's up to individual members to decide if they want to participate in the walks and as such, must be responsible for themselves at all times.
Upcoming events
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TASMANIA
Hobart, Avis, AULocation: Eastern Tasmania
As we need to organise car hire, please let us know if you are holidaying prior to Sunday 23 and have your own car / hire car and are willing to share. Hire fees. petrol etc will be split amongst all travellers.
Mt Field National Park
Day 1
Three Falls Circuit is one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks. This 6km circuit takes in not only Russell Falls, but also some of the other natural features of this section of the park. Most do the circuit anticlockwise, starting with the short walk to Russell Falls, then climbing to the beautiful Horseshoe Falls. The track continues through the Tall Trees walk, taking in some magnificent specimens of swamp gums — the world's tallest flowering plant. Next stop on this walk is Lady Barron Falls—a pretty little cascading waterfall which is particularly scenic after rain.
Day 2
Tarn Shelf is one of Australia's best day walks. Categories:
5-7 hour circuit, 12 km. Grade 3. The Tarn Shelf contains a picturesque series of small glacial lakes. This is a long circuit walk that takes in the Tarn Shelf, Lake Newdegate, Twilight Tarn and Lake Webster. The walk takes you across the Tarn Shelf, returning via the lower lakes.Bruny Island (BI)
Day 3 Wine, dine and relax
Lazy day today, almost. Drive to Kettering, ferry to North Bruny Drive to Truganini Lookout. We may well visit Get Shucked, BI Cheese and BI Honey before taking in the amazing view from the Lookout.
Lunch will be at the Mari Bruny Restaurant followed by a thoroughly relaxed examination of Adventure Bay Beach.
Staying at https://brunyisland.com.au/bruny-island-lodge. if you check out the promo on this link, I think this may be a terrific place to have a BBQ, seafood night, pizza night or even do one for each night.
Day 3 Labillardiere Peninsular Circuit
Not so lazy today. Labillardiere Peninsular is one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks. 5.5-6.5 hour circuit, 18km return. Grade 4. This is a delightful, long and varied walk around the perimeter of the picturesque Labillardiere Peninsula on Bruny Island. It features constant coastal and mountain views, stretches of long sandy beach, and quiet sheltered bays. For those with less time / energy you may like to have a look at either coast and retrace your steps, or take the smaller loop which is around 4.5km. Whatever track you choose, this delightful low-level walk gives walkers a good chance of seeing wildlife and colourful wildflowers, including orchids.Eaglehawk Neck
The narrow isthmus, known locally as The Neck, is less than 100m wide at one point. Connecting the Tasman Peninsula to the Forestier Peninsula, about 20km north of the Port Arthur Historic Site, it was crucial to the fortress security of the notorious prison settlement.
A sculpture marks the location of the Dog Line barricade, where a line of fierce dogs were chained across The Neck to prevent convicts from escaping Port Arthur. The Neck (not to be confused with The Neck on Bruny Island) is better known these days for its rock stars. Striking geological formations include the geometrically perfect patterns of the Tessellated Pavement, the gaping Tasman Arch, the Blowhole and a deep cleft known as Devils Kitchen.Stewart's Bay Lodge will be home for the next few nights.
Cape Raoul
Port Arthur
Cape Huay
Tasman Peninsula Cruise
Swansea
Maria Island Day Cruise
Wineglass Bay
Kunanyi / Mt Wellington is an awe-inspiring natural landmark that dominates the Hobart skyline, offering visitors unparalleled views of the city and its surrounding landscapes. The mountain, known for its dramatic rock formations and diverse walking tracks, is an adventurer's paradises.
Organ Pipes and Pinnacle is a challenging route contouring for 9 kms around the slopes of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington passing Sphinx Rock with its large sandstone lookout platform. Continuing on you will pass Rock, Lone and then Junction Cabins before climbing uphill towards The Chalet. On the left is Crocodile Rock, another aptly named sandstone feature. From The Chalet the track skirts the base of the spectacular Organ Pipes. A steady downhill gradient then brings you back to The Springs.
Walk leader: Warwick 0408 300056Medical emergency: Please carry some first aid with you on every walk. As a minimum it should be a good 100m strong crape bandage. In chemists from $10-12), elastoplasts, medical tape, plus anything you consider an essential. Accidents can a DO happen on our walks, don’t think it won’t be me and don’t expect others to be carrying your emergency supplies if you do have a mishap. A strong bandage to support a badly twisted/sprained ankle will get you home safely or a broken one back in less pain and agony. Remember we are responsible for our own self and that includes emergency procedures.
Our Risk Management Plan can be found at:
Gold-Coast-Mid-Week-Walking-Social-Group-announce@messages.meetup.com
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