Want to have some fun? Come walking with us...
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| WHEN? |
 Each
fortnight on Sunday and Wednesday
From February to December |
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| HOW? |
Members
and non-members welcome
Walks are advertised in local papers
Each walk has a designated meeting place, grading, length and duration.
Email: info@tablelandsbushwalking.org - for further information.
Non-members pay a $5 fee per walk |
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| WHERE? |
The Atherton Tablelands
North Queensland
Australia
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| WHO? |
A variety of walks are chosen to offer choices for many ages and fitness levels. |
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| WHAT? |
Day
walks: easy, medium, hard
Car camps: on long weekends throughout the year
Backpacking: for the very fit
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| WHY? |
North
Queensland offers a range of habitats to explore, from rainforest to woodland
to semi-arid regions. swimming, climbing the landscape
allows us to enjoy wildlife, botany,
geology and history of the area in the company of like minded
people. |
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Guidelines:
The Tablelands Walking Club Inc. adheres to a philosophy
of environmentally conscious minimum impact walking. The walk leader is responsible
for planning and directing walkers on the route to be followed. |
- All walkers must sign on and notify the walk leader of any difficulties or early
departures.
- Use marked trails and walk single
file to prevent track widening.
- Tracks may
be marked with tape.
- Do not break or cut foliage
unnecessarily and avoid treading on delicate plant life. Wait-a-while, lantana
and raspberry vine may be cleared from tracks with secateurs under the direction
of the walk leader.
- Do not light open fires
in rain forest or environmentally sensitive areas. Camp stoves may be used.
- Carry
out all rubbish including vegetable matter such as apple cores and orange peel.
- Walkers are advised against bringing dogs
on club activities as they are banned at many locations and can affect the enjoyment
of other walkers.
- With the sudden increase
in fuel prices, walkers are asked to consider offering to help out with costs
if you accept a lift to or from a Walk.
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Organization:
The Tablelands Walking Club Inc. was established
in 1989 and incorporated in June, 1990. It aims to promote and organize walking
activities for residents and visitors to the Tablelands region of Far North Queensland.
The club maintains a small book, map and video library for members. Programs are issued three times per
year, and emailed or mailed to full members. View a short history
of the club. Contact: info@tablelandsbushwalking.org |
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Membership:
Click here for a membership form.
For membership information and help, email: info@tablelandsbushwalking.org
Fees: Club memberships are due at the AGM in September each year. |
- Individual membership is $25 per year.
- Family membership (includes children under 18) is $50.
- There is a one off payment of a joining fee of $15.
- Non Club members joining the walk are charged $5 per walk.
- Walkers must be Club members for any camps and must have done some walks with the Club before going on these outings.
- All non members are asked to sign a waiver form "Acknowledgement of Risks and Obligations by Non - members" before setting out on a Club activity
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Contacts:
Email: info@tablelandsbushwalking.org
Organization and Management Committee:
The Tablelands Walking Club Inc.
is administered by an elected management committee. The AGM is held
in September each year.
Mailing address: The Secretary, Tablelands Walking Club Inc., PO Box 1020, Tolga, Queensland,
4882
Links: |
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Like to link to us? http://www.tablelandsbushwalking.org
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