Have you ever driven the full length of the Mary Valley – from Booroobin (near Maleny) to River Heads (near Maryborough)? Are you aware of the Borumba Pumped Hydro project? Did you know the native fish are having to compete with an invasive species, Telopia? How can the "punk" "bum-breathing" Mary River turtle be protected? What is happening with train manufacturing in Maryborough?
Find out this and more with a self-drive/tagalong trip along the valley from 28 July to 31 July. It will finish with an optional whale-watching cruise in Hervey Bay.
As part of the geotour, a forum is being organised in Imbil with a range of speakers talking about local issues of geographical interest. The town of Imbil is near the southern end of the valley.
See map of the catchment area below.
The trip will start in Imbil on Monday 28 July and overnight in Gympie, Maryborough and Hervey Bay / River Heads. Accommodation will be in caravan parks with cabins
The cost is expected to be up to $50 to cover coast of venue hire in Imbil plus other expenses. The whale-watching cruise is additional and may be up to $200, depending on whether it is half-day or full-day.
Participants will pay their own accommodation, vehicle costs and meals. Also, participants will need to make their own accommodation bookings. Preferred caravan parks with cabins will be advised when registration is opened.
For insurance purposes, participants will need to be members of RGSQ.
A final posting for the Geotour providing for registration will be available in May. If you are interested. please indicate now.
Whale-watching cruise:
Please indicate on the registration form whether or not you would be interested in a whale watching cruise. Half Day (about $130) or Full Day (about $200).
This registration for Expression of Interest only. No payment is due at this time.
Geotour Coordinator for RGSQ Traveller: Ralph Carlisle
The "punk" Mary River Turtle
