Blue Gum Creek.....but with a difference!

Who Is Leading - Keith Dyson

Rated: Medium Hard. Suitable for rough terrain bushwalkers.

Meet Time: 0800, at Paluma. Meet point will be disseminated to registered participants

Duration: Full day walk. will be back at the cars by 5:00 pm.

Description:

Based on the traditional Blue Gum Circuit track walk, but with several short off-track adventures to
waterfalls we rarely visit. This time of year the waterfalls and cascades are flowing well so should be
spectacular.

Terrain:
Steep ascents / descents (including 400 mr ascent on way home). Mostly rough forest track
walking, but includes rockhopping on potentially slippery rocks in the creeks, and some off-track
bushbashing. The walking includes steep descents / ascents, slippery rocks, trip hazards, tangled
vines and jungle, wait-a while, risk of cuts and scratches from jungle vegetation, creek wading, rock
hopping, and uneven footings.

What to bring:

Footwear – due to wet conditions and creek wading, shoes that are suitable for getting wet and wading in water is recommended.
Water: 3-4 litres. Sterilisation tablets if you’re planning to refill your water from creeks
-Electrolytes as needed
-Sunscreen & hat
-Insect repellent
-Shoes appropriate for walking on rocky, uneven surfaces
-Dry clothes and maybe thongs for after the walk
-Swimming togs & towel if planning to swim
-Trail snacks, morning tea and lunch
-Salt for leeches
-Rain poncho
-Camera
-First-aid kit and snake bite bandage, whistle

Must be over 18 years to participate.
Non-members (Visitor) fee $5.

For walk briefing, or for more info, contact Keith direct at [email protected]

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