We headed to Goomburra first to do some hiking in the Main Range National Park. We passed plenty of green countryside and healthy horses and cattle along the way.
This week we headed for the Darling Downs through Cunningham's Gap in search of sunflowers. The Sunflower Route on the Southern Downs has become popular with sightseers over the years, but the route changes depending on where and when the fields are planted. It is best to check with Visitor Informations Centres for current maps. We headed to Goomburra first to do some hiking in the Main Range National Park. We passed plenty of green countryside and healthy horses and cattle along the way. Nearing the National Park we came across Gumtree Gully, a property strewn with creative junk sculptures with clever captions. Along Forestry Reserve Road we passed numerous camping areas until we arrived at the end of the road at Manna Gum Camping Area. Frome here we hiked the Dalrymple Circuit. The Dalrymple Circuit passes through peaceful bushland with bridges and platforms over the cascades and pools of the Dalrymple Creek, which is one of the headwaters of the Condamine River that flows into the Darling and Murray Rivers. We had planned to head further into the national park for more hiking and sightseeing, but the river crossing called for a 4 wheel drive vehicle, so we headed off for sunflower sightseeing instead, with a spot of lunch and a cold beer at Rudds Pub in Nobby.
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We have done this walk many times before, but it is always enjoyable. We started early to beat the heat and were home soon after morning tea.
The Deception Bay Heritage Trail is a scenic waterfront walk that combines nature and history making for an interesting hike.. Features of the Deception Bay Heritage Trail include a dedicated dog swimming beach (near Boama Park), boat ramps, wetlands, cottonwood groves and the historically significant Bancroft Baths. There are 13 information signs outlining details about the local history which makes this walk through Moreton Bay Marine Park particularly interesting. The signs discuss the lives of the local inhabitants as well as the early settlers, especially Dr Thomas Bancroft who carved out the bathing pools along the foreshore for his wife. Part way along our hike we came upon Fairy Way, a magical spot in a shaded, cool area full of surprises such as fairy doors, fairy houses, painted rocks and spotted stepping stones. MORETON BAY COMMUNITY ROCKS hides rocks for kids and adults to find but ask that you only take a few and rehide the rest so others can enjoy the fun too. We were delighted to see how lovingly the area is cared for and the joy it brought to the children and adults passing through. Our return walk was 11 kilometres in all, but the track went further and we look forward to exploring more of it in the future. We began with morning tea and ended with a picnic lunch by the bay, so we fulfilled all parts of our group name.
The heat of a Qld summer dictated our first walk for the year. We made a very early start at 6:30 am from John Chandler Park and followed the river as far as Queensland University. The Uni gardens are always attractive and the river views along the way were lovely. There was quite a bit of shade along the way, but by the time we returned after completing 10 kilometres we were sweating profusely. Thankfully the well shaded car park had kept our cars cool and morning tea safe. Coffee and caramel tart at one of the picnic tables ended a very pleasant morning. |
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