The blue sky held promise as we left the city and climbed the winding mountain roads. On reaching Maiala Park we started with the traditional cake and cuppa before heading off into the bush. Maiala is an Aboriginal word meaning "quiet place" and is an apt name for this peaceful piece of Queensland. The quiet was broken only by the clear crisp calls of the bellbirds and their friends, and our chatter and laughter. Before lunch we completed the Rainforest Circuit and a side trip to Greenes Falls. After lunch we tackled the Westside track. The weather stayed fine, and was very warm despite being well shaded in this subtropical rainforest. |
Today we headed for Maiala in the D'Aguilar National Park, travelling from Brisbane on the Mt Nebo Road fromThe Gap. This southern section of the national park was formerly known as Brisbane Forest Park. This week we had plenty of awe in our walk with soaring gums, sprawling views, tall ferns and fallen giants of trees littering the forest.. We did a leisurely 13 kilometres in all, rain free and mostly leech free. Awesome! Thankfully we didn't need our umbrellas other than for a bit of photographic fun. Eat your heart out Mary Poppins. Again I am grateful to be out walking rather than out working.
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