The Short Way to the Pub, Maggie Island
📅 Sunday 16 July 2023 7:00 am
📍 Location: Magnetic Island
About this event
Sun, 16th July 2023
The short way to the Pub
Magnetic Island - Nelly to Horseshoe Bay via the ridge and Bays
Leader: Cherry Judge
Rated: On-Track hike. For moderately fit walkers who can walk at a reasonably steady pace for a 6-ish hr hike.
Meeting: Meet at 6:00 am Sealink Ferry Terminal to catch the 6:30 am Ferry. Locals, please bring id (license, utilities bill, if no license) as locals get a discount on the fare.
Walk Description:
Beginning at the ferry terminal in Nelly Bay, we’ll make our way along Mandalay Avenue up the ridge, and then follow the ridge track towards the Forts junction. From here, we'll do part of the five bays trail, checking out a couple of lookouts and an old searchlight station; before arriving at Florence Bay for a decent break. From Florence Bay, we will continue over the ridge to Horseshoe Bay.
Once in Horseshoe Bay, we could have a few drinks here and find a place to have lunch. I was thinking of catching the bus and heading to Scallywags to have lunch there if they are open [ I shall check] - Otherwise we could have lunch in Horsehoe Bay itself [ somewhere other than the pub- the wait is incredibly long the last few times we went]
If you're not familiar with Magnetic Island, the following links should assist:
https://wanderstories.space/what-to-see-on-magnetic-island/
https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/magnetic-island/pdf/magnetic-island-map.pdf
What to expect:
Moderate grade hike. Approximate distance/duration: 13kms, 5 hours.
Moderate level of fitness required. Expect some steep and uneven sections - you will need to be comfortable with hills! There are exposed sections, so expect it to be hot in places. The pace will be moderate and continuous, so we can cover the distance within the designated time-frame and enjoy our stops.
What to bring:
-Water (3 Litres minimum)
-A hat and sunscreen
-Insect repellent
-Trail snacks and morning tea
-Shoes appropriate for walking on rocky, uneven surfaces
-Dry clothes and perhaps a pair of thongs for after the walk
-First aid kit/snake bite kit.
-Ginger/motion sickness tablets for the ferry if you get seasick
-Petty cash for bus and shops
# RSVP [Required Via Form Below]
RSVP for the Maggie Walk
Must be over 18yrs to participate Or accepted by committee.
Fee: non-members/visitors/- $5 . TBWC Club members - Free.
You can become a TBWC member after 3 walks as a visitor.
If you are a new walker/non-member who has not walked with us before – please contact the walk leader before RSVP registration.
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫- Cherry Judge - 0430073341 or email - [email protected]
For Club Members – if the RSVP registration is fully subscribed, contact the leader direct to discuss participation.
𝙏𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠, 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUDfUvqvlmwDb_Tif47mOhr9HLfigcYeRNvErEHxp6QR-LCA/viewform
The short way to the Pub
Magnetic Island - Nelly to Horseshoe Bay via the ridge and Bays
Leader: Cherry Judge
Rated: On-Track hike. For moderately fit walkers who can walk at a reasonably steady pace for a 6-ish hr hike.
Meeting: Meet at 6:00 am Sealink Ferry Terminal to catch the 6:30 am Ferry. Locals, please bring id (license, utilities bill, if no license) as locals get a discount on the fare.
Walk Description:
Beginning at the ferry terminal in Nelly Bay, we’ll make our way along Mandalay Avenue up the ridge, and then follow the ridge track towards the Forts junction. From here, we'll do part of the five bays trail, checking out a couple of lookouts and an old searchlight station; before arriving at Florence Bay for a decent break. From Florence Bay, we will continue over the ridge to Horseshoe Bay.
Once in Horseshoe Bay, we could have a few drinks here and find a place to have lunch. I was thinking of catching the bus and heading to Scallywags to have lunch there if they are open [ I shall check] - Otherwise we could have lunch in Horsehoe Bay itself [ somewhere other than the pub- the wait is incredibly long the last few times we went]
If you're not familiar with Magnetic Island, the following links should assist:
https://wanderstories.space/what-to-see-on-magnetic-island/
https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/magnetic-island/pdf/magnetic-island-map.pdf
What to expect:
Moderate grade hike. Approximate distance/duration: 13kms, 5 hours.
Moderate level of fitness required. Expect some steep and uneven sections - you will need to be comfortable with hills! There are exposed sections, so expect it to be hot in places. The pace will be moderate and continuous, so we can cover the distance within the designated time-frame and enjoy our stops.
What to bring:
-Water (3 Litres minimum)
-A hat and sunscreen
-Insect repellent
-Trail snacks and morning tea
-Shoes appropriate for walking on rocky, uneven surfaces
-Dry clothes and perhaps a pair of thongs for after the walk
-First aid kit/snake bite kit.
-Ginger/motion sickness tablets for the ferry if you get seasick
-Petty cash for bus and shops
# RSVP [Required Via Form Below]
RSVP for the Maggie Walk
Must be over 18yrs to participate Or accepted by committee.
Fee: non-members/visitors/- $5 . TBWC Club members - Free.
You can become a TBWC member after 3 walks as a visitor.
If you are a new walker/non-member who has not walked with us before – please contact the walk leader before RSVP registration.
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫- Cherry Judge - 0430073341 or email - [email protected]
For Club Members – if the RSVP registration is fully subscribed, contact the leader direct to discuss participation.
𝙏𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠, 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUDfUvqvlmwDb_Tif47mOhr9HLfigcYeRNvErEHxp6QR-LCA/viewform
👥 Attending: 3
❤️ Interested: 2