RGSQ trip

SE Qld Geography Trail (1)

When

29 May - 2 June 2010

A series of short trips is planned for 2010 to explore the geography of selected southeast Queensland towns and their surrounds: Goomeri, Eidsvold, Oakey, Gatton, Rosewood, Allora, Pomona, Hervey Bay and Yarraman. Members who complete the Trail will receive a Certificate to be presented at the Christmas party.

The first of these trips will be to Goomeri and Eidsvold. The trip is available to campers and those using motel-type accommodation. 4WD is not necessary.

Itinerary

Sat 29 May

Travel to Goomeri (250 km+/- via Gympie). Camp overnight in the Sports Oval. Attend the Pumpkin Festival Dinner Dance (optional).

Sun 30 May

Join in the festivities of the annual Pumpkin Festival. Overnight camp Goomeri Sports Oval.

Mon 31 May

Travel to Eidsvold (180 km+/-) through the citrus areas of Gayndah and Mundubbera. Visit historic Archer Homestead and Tolderodden Environmental Heritage Park at Eidsvold. Camp overnight in Showgrounds.

Tues 1 June

Visit the Eidsvold Historical Complex, Ceratodus Memorial Area, Wuruma Dam and Eidsvold Siltstone Works. Camp overnight in Showgrounds.

Wed 2 June

Return to Brisbane via Gayndah, Biggenden, Mt Morris NP, and Maryborough.
(470 km+/-).

Costs

• Camping fee Goomeri (non-powered sites) $20 per site for 2 nights
• Camping fee Eidsvold (powered sites) $20 per site for 2 nights
• Entry fees Eidsvold attractions $12 per person
• Dinner Dance Goomeri $30 per person

Non-camping participants are required to book and pay for their own accommodation in Goomeri (or locations close by) and Eidsvold (2 motels).

The Pumpkin Festival attracts thousands of visitors, so it is essential that you get bookings and payments in early to the office.

Any queries may be directed to Brian McGrath, email brian.mcgrath@bigpond.com.

Last updated 8 March 2010. For more information email admin@rgsq.org.au
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SE Qld Geography Trail (1)
When	29 May - 2 June 2010
A series of short trips is planned for 2010 to explore the geography of selected southeast Queensland towns and their surrounds: Goomeri, Eidsvold, Oakey, Gatton, Rosewood, Allora, Pomona, Hervey Bay and Yarraman. Members who complete the Trail will receive a Certificate to be presented at the Christmas party. The first of these trips will be to Goomeri and Eidsvold. The trip is available to campers and those using motel-type accommodation. 4WD is not necessary. Itinerary
Sat 29 May	Travel to Goomeri (250 km+/- via Gympie). Camp overnight in the Sports Oval. Attend the Pumpkin Festival Dinner Dance (optional).
Sun 30 May	Join in the festivities of the annual Pumpkin Festival. Overnight camp Goomeri Sports Oval.
Mon 31 May	Travel to Eidsvold (180 km+/-) through the citrus areas of Gayndah and Mundubbera. Visit historic Archer Homestead and Tolderodden Environmental Heritage Park at Eidsvold. Camp overnight in Showgrounds.
Tues 1 June	Visit the Eidsvold Historical Complex, Ceratodus Memorial Area, Wuruma Dam and Eidsvold Siltstone Works. Camp overnight in Showgrounds.
Wed 2 June	Return to Brisbane via Gayndah, Biggenden, Mt Morris NP, and Maryborough. (470 km+/-).
Costs • Camping fee Goomeri (non-powered sites) $20 per site for 2 nights • Camping fee Eidsvold (powered sites) $20 per site for 2 nights • Entry fees Eidsvold attractions $12 per person • Dinner Dance Goomeri $30 per person Non-camping participants are required to book and pay for their own accommodation in Goomeri (or locations close by) and Eidsvold (2 motels). The Pumpkin Festival attracts thousands of visitors, so it is essential that you get bookings and payments in early to the office. Any queries may be directed to Brian McGrath, email brian.mcgrath@bigpond.com.
Last updated 8 March 2010. For more information email admin@rgsq.org.au Return to home