RGSQ trip

SE Qld Geography Trail (2) - Oakey and Gatton

When

Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 June 2010

Continuing our South-East Queensland Geography Trail, we visit Oakey and Gatton and some sites in between. The planned tour of the Vet School at the University of Qld Gatton campus will be a highlight of this weekend. Remember, this trip, as with most RGSQ trips, is quite suitable for children and young adults.

Oakridge Motel and Caravan Park, phone 4691 3300, is the selected accommodation (camping or motel unit). Please make your own accommodation booking and payment. Mention you are with the RGSQ group. There are other motels and hotels in Oakey if you prefer.

Itinerary

Sat 26 June

Drive via Helidon to Spring Bluff Railway Station (130km). Meet at 10.30am for morning tea (BYO or the café) and inspection of this picturesque site. Drive through Toowoomba (14km) with its gracious homes and tree-lined streets. Onto Oakey (30km) for accommodation check-in and lunch (own arrangements).

At 2.00pm, visit the Army Aviation Museum for a conducted tour. At the conclusion of the tour, drive out to Ackland to view the new Hope Coal Open Cut from the Oakey-Cooyar Roadside.

5.00pm Happy Hour at Oakridge Camp. Dinner own arrangements.

Sun 27 June

Walk main street, Oakey, view statue of Bernborough.

Depart Oakey 9.00am for Toowoomba. View heritage buildings in Russell Street including Queensland's oldest existing public urinal! At 10.00am, visit Cobb & Co. Museum, 27 Lindsay Street.

Depart Toowoomba 12 noon. Drive to Gatton (37km), meeting at Lake Apex Park for BYO lunch. Then drive through Gatton town out on the Forest Hill Road to the University of Queensland Gatton campus (8km) for a guided tour commencing 2.00pm of the newly opened Veterinary School.

Costs

Accommodation – book and pay for your own.

Tours of Army Aviation Museum, Cobb & Co Museum, and UQ Vet School – $15 adult, $11 concession, $8 child

Please send your trip booking and tours payment in early to the office. Any queries may be directed to Brian McGrath, email brian.mcgrath@bigpond.com.

Last updated 21 May 2010. For more information email admin@rgsq.org.au
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SE Qld Geography Trail (2) - Oakey and Gatton
When	Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 June 2010
Continuing our South-East Queensland Geography Trail, we visit Oakey and Gatton and some sites in between. The planned tour of the Vet School at the University of Qld Gatton campus will be a highlight of this weekend. Remember, this trip, as with most RGSQ trips, is quite suitable for children and young adults. Oakridge Motel and Caravan Park, phone 4691 3300, is the selected accommodation (camping or motel unit). Please make your own accommodation booking and payment. Mention you are with the RGSQ group. There are other motels and hotels in Oakey if you prefer. Itinerary
Sat 26 June	Drive via Helidon to Spring Bluff Railway Station (130km). Meet at 10.30am for morning tea (BYO or the café) and inspection of this picturesque site. Drive through Toowoomba (14km) with its gracious homes and tree-lined streets. Onto Oakey (30km) for accommodation check-in and lunch (own arrangements). At 2.00pm, visit the Army Aviation Museum for a conducted tour. At the conclusion of the tour, drive out to Ackland to view the new Hope Coal Open Cut from the Oakey-Cooyar Roadside. 5.00pm Happy Hour at Oakridge Camp. Dinner own arrangements.
Sun 27 June	Walk main street, Oakey, view statue of Bernborough. Depart Oakey 9.00am for Toowoomba. View heritage buildings in Russell Street including Queensland's oldest existing public urinal! At 10.00am, visit Cobb & Co. Museum, 27 Lindsay Street. Depart Toowoomba 12 noon. Drive to Gatton (37km), meeting at Lake Apex Park for BYO lunch. Then drive through Gatton town out on the Forest Hill Road to the University of Queensland Gatton campus (8km) for a guided tour commencing 2.00pm of the newly opened Veterinary School.
Costs Accommodation – book and pay for your own. Tours of Army Aviation Museum, Cobb & Co Museum, and UQ Vet School – $15 adult, $11 concession, $8 child Please send your trip booking and tours payment in early to the office. Any queries may be directed to Brian McGrath, email brian.mcgrath@bigpond.com.
Last updated 21 May 2010. For more information email admin@rgsq.org.au Return to home