Royal Geographical Society of Queensland
Welcome to RGSQ's website
We bring together people who are interested in geography – in a deeper understanding of the world around them. We organise a diverse programme of lectures and trips. We are passionate about geographical education, and run an Australia-wide school competition. We always have a major project on the go.
2018 at RGSQ
Monthly Lecture
RGSQ lectures are free and open to the public.
◊ May
Annual JP Thomson Address
Whose Dreaming? Ancient Stories as Memories not Fiction
by Professor Patrick Nunn
Date: Tuesday, May 1
Time: 7.30pm-9pm
Venue: Magda Community Artz Hall, 80 Boundary Rd Bardon https://www.magdacommunityartz.org/tablet/about.html
Events
May: Visit to Beenleigh Rum Distilery and Poppy's Chocolate Factory
Wednesday 30 May
We would love you to join us on a bus tour to the Beenleigh Artisan Distillery and Poppy’s Chocolate Factory.
Beenleigh Rum was established over 130 years ago and still operates from their original site on the banks of the Albert River.
The tour includes morning tea, Tour and Tasting at the distillery followed by lunch (own cost) at the Beenleigh RSL after which we shall visit the Poppy’s Chocolate Factory.
To book: please contact the RGSQ Office on 07 3368 2066 or email admin@rgsq.org.au by Monday, April 30.
Find out more ...
* The Society's 2016/17 Annual Report may be downloaded HERE.
| PATRON: His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC Governor of Queensland |
RGSQ Traveller Tours 2018
Please be advised, this tour is currently fully booked. Join us as we explore the southern part of the second largest and most diverse continent in the world during our next major overseas trek in 2018. Find out more ...
Special Interest Groups
→MAP GROUP
The group meets bi-monthly at 10am on the 1st Monday of every second month from February to December.
Next Map Group gathering: please contact RGSQ office on 07 3368 2066 or email info@rgsq.org.au.
→LIBRARY GROUP
The group meets on the 4th Monday of each month. 9:00 am at "Gregory House," 237 Milton Road, Milton.
Next meeting: Monday April 23.
→RGSQ YOUNG GEOGRAPHERS GROUP
This is a space in which tertiary geography students and early to mid-career professionals can socialise, network and explore career pathway opportunities.
To find out more about our upcoming events, check out the Draft 2018 Calendar of Events
For lates updates and news, find the RGSQ Young Geographers Group on Facebook