Cape Cleveland weekend
📅Friday 14 August 2020 7:00 am to
Sunday 16 August 2020 5:00 pm
Sunday 16 August 2020 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Townsville Bushwalking Club
About this event
CAPE CLEVELAND WEEKEND
Option 1: FRIDAY 14/9 - SUNDAY 16/9
Option 2: SATURDAY 15/9 - SUNDAY 16/9
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE READ THE DETAILS BELOW. FULL WALK DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE ON ENQUIRY OR REGISTRATION - please see below.
RATED: Hard
The walk will be entirely offtrack. It is a long hot walk with some steep climbs,all cross country, long grass, uneven footings. You will need good fitness and be known to the walk leader.
THE PLAN:
Our plan is to walk out to Cape Cleveland (groups departing both Friday 14/8 and Saturday 15/8) for the weekend, returning Sunday 16/8 via a different route.
We'll walk out to the cape carrying only our day packs. Enroute we'll have great views over the Cape, Townsville and Maggie Is. If we're lucky we may even spot a whale!
Participants are required to provide all their equipment and be self sufficient. Camping gear and food will be transported to the Cape by boat (see below for cost). You must be available to drop off your gear on Thursday afternoon and pick up on Monday afternoon.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Camping gear - you must be self sufficient
- Water: you will need water for full day eg minimum 5L. There is no resupply during the day. Water is available at the Cape.
- Clothing: there is a lot of long grass and scrub so full long sleeve clothing is recommended. Many members also wear fingerless gloves. Warm clothing for night time and recommended to be carried during the day.
- Enclosed footwear
- Food for the days
- Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Usual bushwalking gear
- Personal first aid kit including a compression bandage and blister kit is recommended.
- Waterproofing of gear going on the boat is highly recommended
COST
Non members = $5 walk fee for insurance
Barge cost = $40 pp for gear transport and camping access
Must be over 18years to participate
WALK LEADER, INFO and REGISTRATION
Walk organiser is Wilfred.
To discuss suitability, to register or for more information please contact [email protected] and we will get back to you asap, or contact Wilfred directly.
WALK DETAILS
Meet time: 0700 departure both days from Alligator Creek
Return time: plan to be back at cars by 1700 Sunday
Gear drop off: Thursday 4-6pm (Oonoomba)
Gear pick up: Monday 4-6pm (Oonoomba)
Please note:
To protect the privacy of club officials, walk leaders, property owners or sensitive areas, contact details and some locations won't be published on Facebook or website. Please contact the club via email and we will respond ASAP.
On some activities, walker numbers may be limited to promote the safety and enjoyment of all, due to location size and ability to socially distance or to reduce our environmental impact at some locations.
COVID-19
Please do not attend if you are unwell, have symptoms or have been ordered to quarantine or isolate. Social distancing and self managed hygiene practices are strongly encouraged, and the club will not be organising car pooling opportunities at present. The club is cognisant of the QORF COVID SAFE PLAN for Outdoor Recreation Providers. On some walks, as noted above, numbers may be limited.
Option 1: FRIDAY 14/9 - SUNDAY 16/9
Option 2: SATURDAY 15/9 - SUNDAY 16/9
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE READ THE DETAILS BELOW. FULL WALK DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE ON ENQUIRY OR REGISTRATION - please see below.
RATED: Hard
The walk will be entirely offtrack. It is a long hot walk with some steep climbs,all cross country, long grass, uneven footings. You will need good fitness and be known to the walk leader.
THE PLAN:
Our plan is to walk out to Cape Cleveland (groups departing both Friday 14/8 and Saturday 15/8) for the weekend, returning Sunday 16/8 via a different route.
We'll walk out to the cape carrying only our day packs. Enroute we'll have great views over the Cape, Townsville and Maggie Is. If we're lucky we may even spot a whale!
Participants are required to provide all their equipment and be self sufficient. Camping gear and food will be transported to the Cape by boat (see below for cost). You must be available to drop off your gear on Thursday afternoon and pick up on Monday afternoon.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Camping gear - you must be self sufficient
- Water: you will need water for full day eg minimum 5L. There is no resupply during the day. Water is available at the Cape.
- Clothing: there is a lot of long grass and scrub so full long sleeve clothing is recommended. Many members also wear fingerless gloves. Warm clothing for night time and recommended to be carried during the day.
- Enclosed footwear
- Food for the days
- Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Usual bushwalking gear
- Personal first aid kit including a compression bandage and blister kit is recommended.
- Waterproofing of gear going on the boat is highly recommended
COST
Non members = $5 walk fee for insurance
Barge cost = $40 pp for gear transport and camping access
Must be over 18years to participate
WALK LEADER, INFO and REGISTRATION
Walk organiser is Wilfred.
To discuss suitability, to register or for more information please contact [email protected] and we will get back to you asap, or contact Wilfred directly.
WALK DETAILS
Meet time: 0700 departure both days from Alligator Creek
Return time: plan to be back at cars by 1700 Sunday
Gear drop off: Thursday 4-6pm (Oonoomba)
Gear pick up: Monday 4-6pm (Oonoomba)
Please note:
To protect the privacy of club officials, walk leaders, property owners or sensitive areas, contact details and some locations won't be published on Facebook or website. Please contact the club via email and we will respond ASAP.
On some activities, walker numbers may be limited to promote the safety and enjoyment of all, due to location size and ability to socially distance or to reduce our environmental impact at some locations.
COVID-19
Please do not attend if you are unwell, have symptoms or have been ordered to quarantine or isolate. Social distancing and self managed hygiene practices are strongly encouraged, and the club will not be organising car pooling opportunities at present. The club is cognisant of the QORF COVID SAFE PLAN for Outdoor Recreation Providers. On some walks, as noted above, numbers may be limited.
👥 Attending: 1
❤️ Interested: 7