Welcome to Bushwalking Queensland

Bushwalking Queensland Inc. (BWQ) is the peak body that represents the interests of bushwalkers and members of 24 affiliated clubs in Queensland, Australia. It is managed by a Committee of representatives from those affiliated clubs.

To access any of our clubs, simply click on Join A Club on the sidebar.

Walking with a club provides the following benefits ....
• sharing of local knowledge of bushwalking areas
• economy of effort in running away trips to remote wilderness areas
• learning how to walk safely in the bush
• gaining an appreciation of natural areas by practising minimum impact walking techniques
• improving your fitness
• developing bushcraft skills
• experiencing bush adventures in a supportive, not-for-profit cost-sharing basis
• expanding your real-life social network!

Whether you desire an easy straight forward graded track walk with like minded people, or something more challenging, our affiliated clubs have something to offer for everyone.

Each year, our clubs meet up for combined camps - a chance to expand your horizons and your network of fellow bush enthusiasts.

In South East Queensland, the clubs meet each August/September for the Annual Pilgrimage.
This year Pilgrimage 2012 is being organised by the Redland Bushwalkers Inc. at the Canungra Showgrounds (sports and recreation grounds) during 7th - 9th September 2012.

In Central Queensland, clubs from Bundaberg to Mackay join together for the Combined Clubs Camp, held over the May Long Weekend each year. In 2012 it is being organised by the Bundaberg Bushwalking Club Inc at Biggenden. Details to follow.

Join A Club , have fun, make new friends!

Bushwalking Queensland News

23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?

This fantastic little video says all that needs to be said about walking and exercise.

Click here to play

We can add the fact that Bushwalking has other mental health advantages as well.

Myrtle Rust

Biosecurity Queensland recently confirmed the first myrtle rust detection on the Fraser Coast. The infection was found on a blushing beauty plant in the township of Urangan. Further surveillance in the region was conducted with no further signs of infection found. There are now two confirmed cases of myrtle rust outside of South East Queensland, Urangan and Cairns.

An early stage infection of myrtle rust has also been confirmed at the Roma Street Parkland in Brisbane but has since been removed. Other susceptible plants at the Parkland have been sprayed as a precaution.

Myrtle rust has now been confirmed at 131 sites in Queensland including production and retail nurseries, residential, business, government and public land locations including national parks, amenity parkland and road reserves.

Infections have been confirmed on 61 host plant species in Queensland with the large majority of these being native plants.

As the disease cannot be eradicated, Biosecurity Queensland is urging people to be on the lookout for myrtle rust and take steps to help prevent further spread of the disease.

For more information visit the website here or call 13 2523.

When visiting our natural areas including national parks, public gardens and parklands remember the following guidelines to help prevent further spread of myrtle rust.

Clean your shoes, clothing and hat before and after entering a natural area.

Do not remove any plants and try not to come into contact with myrtaceous plants (visit the website above to see a list of known hosts and other susceptible plants).

Minimise the number of items you carry that could come into contact with infected plants.

National Park Closures and Alerts - Dept. of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) website

National Parks or certain tracks may be closed at times for various reasons including wildfires, planned burns, flood damage, rockfalls or landslips, feral animal eradication, infrastructure works, etc. In the interests of public safety, BWQ requests member clubs to check on park conditions before setting out on a bushwalk, or consult with the local ranger.

The current alerts can be found at http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks_and_forests/park_alerts/index.php.

Bushwalking Australia Insurance

Information relating to our current insurance and other appropriate information can be found here at http://www.bushwalkingaustralia.org/about_insurance.html.

This link also has the new Acknowledgement Of Risk template that clubs can use on their sign on sheets.

» Click here for more information on how BWQ is managed. To contact Bushwalking Queensland, email ua.gro.dnalsneeuqgniklawhsub@yraterces or write to: PO Box 12884 GEORGE STREET QLD 4003

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