Mt Spec area and Diorite Falls
📅Sunday 8 November 2020 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Townsville Bushwalking Club
About this event
REGISTRATION WITH THE WALK LEADER IS ESSENTIAL. Please see details below.
A rainforest track bushwalk in the Mt Spec area. Highlights will include Diorite Falls, Waterfall Creek, Shay’s Clearing, and will try the DCK ice bath.
Type of walk – 22 km rainforest track walk. May be some minor rock hopping at the creeks. Tracks have uneven footing including tree roots and rocks. Will be some steep hills along the route.
Rated – MEDIUM HARD
Cost – non-members $5 fee.
What you need – carry drinking water for the walk (minimum 2 lt and refill from creeks, or carry water for the day 4 lt). Lunch, snacks / energy food, electrolytes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, enclosed sturdy footwear. Recommend long sleeve clothing / gaiters to avoid scratches. Some members also wear fingerless gloves. Hike/Trek pole(s) can be handy on track walks for some. Swimming attire for the swims.
Timing and meet – Meet at 0815 at Paluma Dam car park (the outside car park).
Estimated Completion – back at cars by 4:30 pm. Mt Spec Road closes at 6 pm.
Must be over 18yrs to participate.
Water refill - if you don't like creek refills, then you need to carry water for the day, at least 4 lt, or more to suit your own requirements. The Club recommends that any creek water refills are suitably treated / filtered before consumption.
For more information or to register please contact Keith directly (if you have his number) or email the club as [email protected] and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
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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.
We hope to see you on a walk soon.
A rainforest track bushwalk in the Mt Spec area. Highlights will include Diorite Falls, Waterfall Creek, Shay’s Clearing, and will try the DCK ice bath.
Type of walk – 22 km rainforest track walk. May be some minor rock hopping at the creeks. Tracks have uneven footing including tree roots and rocks. Will be some steep hills along the route.
Rated – MEDIUM HARD
Cost – non-members $5 fee.
What you need – carry drinking water for the walk (minimum 2 lt and refill from creeks, or carry water for the day 4 lt). Lunch, snacks / energy food, electrolytes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, enclosed sturdy footwear. Recommend long sleeve clothing / gaiters to avoid scratches. Some members also wear fingerless gloves. Hike/Trek pole(s) can be handy on track walks for some. Swimming attire for the swims.
Timing and meet – Meet at 0815 at Paluma Dam car park (the outside car park).
Estimated Completion – back at cars by 4:30 pm. Mt Spec Road closes at 6 pm.
Must be over 18yrs to participate.
Water refill - if you don't like creek refills, then you need to carry water for the day, at least 4 lt, or more to suit your own requirements. The Club recommends that any creek water refills are suitably treated / filtered before consumption.
For more information or to register please contact Keith directly (if you have his number) or email the club as [email protected] and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
_____________________________________________
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.
We hope to see you on a walk soon.
👥 Attending: 1
❤️ Interested: 7