Brisbane Bug Snappers

4.9

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Brisbane, Australia

748 members · Public group

Organized by Kerry and 1 other

What we’re about

This group is for anyone who likes the mini-beasts. The insects, spiders and other creepy-crawlies - we like to take photos of them and share them with the world. Come and join us as we traipse around the bush!

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Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 7:30 AM AESTMacro at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Alfred Thomas Memorial, East Toowoomba
Join us in Toowoomba for a floral and insect macro session at the annual Carnival of Flowers.

Plan for the day:

7.30am: Meet in Queens Park by the Alfred Thomas Memorial (Centre of the floral beds) to begin

9.30am: Re-group at the Alfred Thomas Memorial and head for morning tea at the local coffee shop

10.30am: Move to Laurel Bank Park (meet at the Information Stall)

12.30pm: Re-group at the Laurel Bank Information Stall and head for lunch

Optional:

There are additional show-garden tours, as well as public gardens at Highfield, Picnic Point, Spring Bluff, the University of Southern Queensland Japanese Garden and the Queensland State Rose Garden for those who want to stay for the rest of the day, or even overnight for a 2-day trip.

What to bring

Camera (you don't need a macro lens, use whatever camera/lens you have & feel comfortable with)

Sunscreen & Hats

Water

Wear comfortable shoes for light walking

Jumper/ Warm Clothing (mornings/evenings can be cold)

Transport

You will need to arrange private transport or ride-share to and around Toowoomba

Finding us
If you're running late or looking for the group at any stage you can contact Katie on 0477 972 655

Costs
This is a free event but please bring your wallet to pay for any food, event guides, private-garden tour tickets or other souvenirs you might like to buy while there.

Recommended
Since Toowoomba is a 2-hour drive from Brisbane and we will be starting early to catch the bugs and get ahead of the crowds, we suggest traveling up on Friday evening and staying overnight. There are multiple hotels/motels/motor inns located near Queens Park.

Motel Suggestions

Glen Ellen Bed & Breakfast (56 Lindsay Street, Opposite Queens Park)

Park Motor Inn (88 Margaret St, Opposite Queens Park)

Quest Toowoomba (133 Margaret St, Near Queens Park)

Applegum Inn (41 Margaret St, Near Queens Park)

Comfort Inn (39 Margaret St, Near Queens Park)

Great Divide Motor Inn (Corner of Herries & Cohoe St, East Toowoomba)

For more information on the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, please see here
3 attendees
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 AM AESTMacro at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Mount Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre, Mount Coot-Tha
• What we'll do: Let's meet on Sunday, 12 October at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens to snap some bugs.

Kick-off will be at 8:00 with coffee break around 10:00.

For those who are keen, we can head back into the garden after the break.

Join us 🙂

• What to bring: Water, Sunscreen, Hats, Enthusiasm, Camera (you don't need a macro lens, use whatever camera/lens you have & feel comfortable with)

• Important to know:

If you're running late or looking for the group at any stage you can contact us

Kerry: 0414 718 047

Katie: 0477 972 655

This is a free event.
5 attendees
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 8:00 AM AESTMacro at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Mount Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre, Mount Coot-Tha
• What we'll do: Let's meet on Sunday, 9 November at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens to snap some bugs.

Kick-off will be at 8:00 with coffee break around 10:00.

For those who are keen, we can head back into the garden after the break.

Join us 🙂

• What to bring: Water, Sunscreen, Hats, Enthusiasm, Camera (you don't need a macro lens, use whatever camera/lens you have & feel comfortable with)

• Important to know:

If you're running late or looking for the group at any stage you can contact us

Kerry: 0414 718 047

Katie: 0477 972 655

This is a free event.
4 attendees
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:00 AM AESTMacro at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Mount Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre, Mount Coot-Tha
• What we'll do: Let's meet on Sunday, 14 December at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens to snap some bugs.

Kick-off will be at 8:00 with coffee break around 10:00.

For those who are keen, we can head back into the garden after the break.

Join us 🙂

• What to bring: Water, Sunscreen, Hats, Enthusiasm, Camera (you don't need a macro lens, use whatever camera/lens you have & feel comfortable with)

• Important to know:

If you're running late or looking for the group at any stage you can contact us

Kerry: 0414 718 047

Katie: 0477 972 655

This is a free event.
4 attendees

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Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:00 AM AESTMacro at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
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