Phone numbers for Park Rangers and the web address for park alerts
Binna Burra - 5533 3996
Boonah - 5463 5041
Main Range - 4666 1133
O'Reillys - 5544 0634
Park alerts can be found on the
Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing web site
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/index.php
Emergency Numbers
if you are unable to get through to 000 use 112 on your mobile phone
Please Note
THURSDAY is the deadline to notify the Coordinator
for through walks, base camps and Saturday walks
FRIDAY is the deadline to notify the Coordinator for Sunday walks
Some walks may be changed at the last minute due to weather or other conditions
PLEASE ensure you contact the coordinator before your chosen walk or check the Facebook page
When car pooling, passengers are to pay $7 petrol money to the driver
at the Drivers discretion
Make sure these are in your pack Every Week & Every Walk
*Hat
*Food
*Jumper
*Raincoat
* First-aid Kit
*1-2ltr Water
*Paper & Pencil
*Map & Compass
*Torch
*Watch
*Whistle
*Lighter / Matches
* Insect Repellent
*Sunscreen
Walk Grading’s
Walkers Guide: Participants are required to read and understand the Grading System for activities as listed.
They should ensure that they are able to complete the listed walk. New members will normally start with two
shorter and easier walks with the Club, such as easy terrain, easy fitness, and or short to medium length and
progress by one grading step per activity.
Distance
S
M
L
XL Short - Under 10km
Medium - 10 – 15 km
Long - 15 – 20 km
Extra Long - 20+ km
Fitness
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 Basic - suitable for beginners, up to 4 hours walking, flat
Basic - suitable for beginners, up to 4 hours walking, minor hills
Easy - suitable for beginners, up to 5 hours walking, undulating terrain
Reasonable level of fitness required -up to 5 hours walking
Moderate level of fitness required - up to 6 hours walking, agility required
Medium level of fitness - up to 6 hours walking, agility required
High - up to 8 hours walking, high fitness, endurance and agility required
Hard - 8 hours or longer walking, high fitness, endurance and agility required
Challenging - up to 12 hours walking, very high fitness, endurance and agility required