Williams Creek and Forgotten Falls
📅Sunday 18 April 2021 8:00 am
📍 Location: Paluma Range National Park
Mutarnee, QLD 4816
About this event
Registration with the walk leader is essential. Information is below.
Must be over 18yrs to participate.
RATED
Easy (6 hrs walking) - mostly on track walking.
These walks have been very popular, so register ASAP to reserve a spot.
DESCRIPTION
This walk includes an old rainforest logging track, then a steep descent on bush track to Williams Creek and Platypus Pool (great swim). Then a track short climb over the hill to Forgotten Falls, which is lovely this time of year, and another swim. Then a short steep scrambly climb to top of the waterfall, then a track walk to the cars.
This is a bush track walk in remote area. Whilst a track walk, there is uneven footings e.g. tree roots, rocks, some creek crossings (wet rocks), steep slopes, and some scrambling around the falls.
WHAT TO BRING
- Wear appropriate footwear, i.e., enclosed sturdy shoes.
- Drinking water - carry 2 lt, refill from creeks as required (but suitably treat/filter any water refills from natural sources, or carry 4 to 5 lt). The club also recommends use of electrolytes during the day.
- Bring food and snacks to suits your energy needs for full day bushwalking.
- Bushwalkers should bring their own personal (minimal) first aid kit, headtorch, and whistle. The club does not provide a group first aid kit.
- Hat is mandatory, sunscreen and insect repellent is recommended.
- Clothing- long sleeve clothing is recommended.
WALK DETAILS
Meet time: 8am at Paluma Village Community Centre
Return time: Back at cars at approx. 4-5pm
COST
Non-member walk fee of $5
MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION
Walk leader is Wilfred. Please contact Wilfred via his mobile or send us an email at [email protected] (we will forward phone numbers on).
**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 or be given out via private message. 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 meet any conditions imposed as per Qld Government. 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 Outdoors Queensland COVID SAFE PLAN for Outdoor Recreation Providers. On some walks, as noted above, numbers may be limited.
We hope to see you on a walk soon.
Must be over 18yrs to participate.
RATED
Easy (6 hrs walking) - mostly on track walking.
These walks have been very popular, so register ASAP to reserve a spot.
DESCRIPTION
This walk includes an old rainforest logging track, then a steep descent on bush track to Williams Creek and Platypus Pool (great swim). Then a track short climb over the hill to Forgotten Falls, which is lovely this time of year, and another swim. Then a short steep scrambly climb to top of the waterfall, then a track walk to the cars.
This is a bush track walk in remote area. Whilst a track walk, there is uneven footings e.g. tree roots, rocks, some creek crossings (wet rocks), steep slopes, and some scrambling around the falls.
WHAT TO BRING
- Wear appropriate footwear, i.e., enclosed sturdy shoes.
- Drinking water - carry 2 lt, refill from creeks as required (but suitably treat/filter any water refills from natural sources, or carry 4 to 5 lt). The club also recommends use of electrolytes during the day.
- Bring food and snacks to suits your energy needs for full day bushwalking.
- Bushwalkers should bring their own personal (minimal) first aid kit, headtorch, and whistle. The club does not provide a group first aid kit.
- Hat is mandatory, sunscreen and insect repellent is recommended.
- Clothing- long sleeve clothing is recommended.
WALK DETAILS
Meet time: 8am at Paluma Village Community Centre
Return time: Back at cars at approx. 4-5pm
COST
Non-member walk fee of $5
MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION
Walk leader is Wilfred. Please contact Wilfred via his mobile or send us an email at [email protected] (we will forward phone numbers on).
**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 or be given out via private message. 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 meet any conditions imposed as per Qld Government. 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 Outdoors Queensland COVID SAFE PLAN for Outdoor Recreation Providers. On some walks, as noted above, numbers may be limited.
We hope to see you on a walk soon.
👥 Attending: 2
❤️ Interested: 41