Club Meeting, 122 Shore St North Cleveland from 7pm
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Lions Club of Redland City inc., 122 Shore St N, Cleveland, AU
Come along to our meeting, held at the Lions Club Hall, 122 Shore St North Cleveland from 7pm. Meeting starts at 7.15pm.
Tonight, we have Tom Bor from Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland (BOSQ) giving us a presentation on Allergies and Anaphylaxis. As bushwalkers, we spend a lot of time outdoors which means we can encounter things like bees, wasps, certain plants, or even foods that can trigger allergic reactions. Tonight, Tom is going to talk about allergies and anaphylaxis: what it is, how to recognise the signs, and what to do if someone has a reaction while we’re out on a walk. The aim is to help us all feel more confident and prepared to respond if this situation arises, and to keep ourselves and our fellow walkers safe.
Please sign up through meet-up or let us know you’re attending by sending an email to redlandbushwalkersinc@gmail.com

Mount Cotton Introductory Walk (SDW 3A)
2025-11-15 07:00 - 09:00 | 712 W Mount Cotton Rd, 712 W Mount Cotton Rd, Sheldon, AU
This is an introductory walk for new club members and a lovely local walk for existing club members. Non-members will need to pay $5 on the day (please bring the correct change) and sign the Acknowledgement of Risk form for our insurance.
The walk is 5.6 km and 175m of elevation gain, and usually takes up to 2 hours including a short well-earned rest at the lookout at the top (Views to Glasshouse Mountains, Moreton Island and Straddie on a clear day) for morning tea.
The walk is mostly on fire trails with one small section off track, but can be slippery on steep sections coming down, so walking poles are advised if you have them, more care required if you don’t.
The route is shared with mountain bikers, so you will need to be alert and pay attention to any instructions given by the leader.
Bring at least 1L of drinking water, morning tea, sun hat, sunscreen and poles if you use them.
The walk starts at Gate 5 (aka the green box) on West Mount Cotton Road, and arrive at least 15 minutes early for a 7am start. It’s on the opposite side of the road from property number 712 – 730. Just click attend in Meetup if you are a member of the group and meet there on the day.
Non-members wanting to attend should enquire via the club’s email address: redlandbushwalkersinc@gmail.com

Mapleton Falls to Ubajee Lookout (Mapleton Falls NP) - DW M 2 B
2025-11-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Mapleton Falls lookout, 78 Mapleton Falls Rd, Mapleton, 4560, AU
This walk will be ‘on the way’ to the Christmas camp weekend at Kenilworth, however non-camping participants are welcome to join just for the day.
An approximately 12km circuit walk from Mapleton Falls Lookout to Ubajee Walkers Camp Lookout and back, taking 4-5 hours at a relaxed pace, including rest stops.
We start off from the splendid Mapleton Falls Lookout, and then follow the track through an area of lush remnant subtropical rainforest, down a short backroad past some farmland, and across Delicia Road into Mapleton National Park. We pass through another section of rainforest before breaking out into an open forest of tall straight blackbutts.
We will be following the Sunshine Coast Great Hinterland Walk, now along the wide forestry trails out to Ubajee walkers camp and lookout where we will have lunch. (Basic toilet facility here).
We return on the forestry trails around the loop and along a section of Delicia Road, back into Mapleton Falls National Park and back to the carpark.
Total elevation gain 308m. The trail is undulating, with a couple of steeper down and up sections, but nothing too technical. There is a creek crossing in the latter part of the loop, which if there has been recent rainfall may be a shin-deep wade-across.
Bring the usual daywalk gear, plenty of water, lunch, boots, rain jacket. Poles are not strictly necessary unless you prefer in general to use them. Insect repellent is strongly recommended for the resident population of leeches!
Parking is fairly limited at Mapleton Falls Lookout, and it may be necessary to carpool from Mapleton village centre. This can be organised closer to the time – keep an eye on the comments section below!
Sign up on Meetup or contact Leah (0499234606).

RBW CHRISTMAS CAMP from 28 to 30 November 2025
2025-11-28 12:00 - 2025-11-30 12:00 | Walker Road Bridge, Walker Road, Moy Pocket, AU
REDLAND BUSHWALKING CLUB CHRISTMAS CAMP
28-30 November 2025
Kookaburra Park
2951 Maleny Kenilworth Road, Cambroon
E: stay@kookaburrapark.com.au
Website: https://www.kookaburrapark.com.au/
We have booked Kookaburra Park for our Christmas Breakup.
Kinda like a farm; kinda like a caravan park, without the crowds; almost a national park, but with more to do; far enough away to escape, yet close enough to everything you need.
Camping arrangements: What’s available:
We have reserved the following areas: Sizzlers and the Grove as these areas are close to the BBQ area (which has a fridge) and also toilets. Check out website for location. Depending on the number of people we have also booked Central as well. They also have cabins. Every area has its own fire pit.
The cost will be $30 per person per night. When you book, please let them know you are with Redland Bushwalkers Club and they will allocate you to the areas.
Once your booking and payment is confirmed, please register on Meetup and email redlandbushwalkersinc@gmail.com to advise of your booking for catering purposes.
What’s On:
The weekend will feature social activities around the campsite (see below) and organised walks on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. (Leaders required please). More detailed information closer to the date.
You can swim, paddle or relax by the Mary River as there is direct access across from their property. Make sure to try and spot their resident platypus! Or take a dip in one of the many dams scattered across the park where the Mary River turtle and the native ducks call home. BYO kayaks. You can also swim in the dam or walk the Jurassic trail, feed the animals, oh bikes are welcome. Kenilworth is 8 minutes away.
The club will provide a free Saturday night Christmas feast for all members and tea/coffee/milk throughout the weekend. Cost for non-members to be advised closer to the time. This will be preceded by a happy hour (both Friday and Saturday night) so please bring some nibbles to share.
What to bring:
All other meals, drinks, eating and drinking utensils, chairs, torch, and of course sense of fun.
The BBQ area has a sink and fridge. There will be very limited space in the fridge, therefore it is advised you provide your own esky/portable fridge to keep your items cold.
There are power sites around the camp area if needed. Water is available but it is recommend to bring your own drinking water. A BBQ is also available. Amenity block has flushing toilets and hot showers.
If you have any questions, please contact the Committee by email redlandbushwalkersinc@gmail.com
Below is a link for booking and to view the facilities:
As telephone coverage is limited its best to email them; stay@kookaburrapark.com.au remember to say you are with the Redland Bushwalkers.
Kookaburra Park – private park at Cambroon located just before Kenilworth https://www.kookaburrapark.com.au/

YABBA CREEK PADDLE (KAK)
2025-11-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Bert Smits Memorial Park, Lambert Hyne Drive, Imbil, AU
For anyone who would like to start off the christmas camp with a leisurely paddle on Friday afternoon after setting up camp, this paddle on Yabba Creek in Imbil is suitable for all levels. It sounds like this section of the creek will be suitable for paddle boarding too, but I haven’t checked it out, so paddle boarders would have to judge for themselves before launching.
I checked with Kookaburra Park and was advised we are welcome to check in from midday for camping sites, which leaves time to do some exploring in the area in the afternoon (check in for cabins is 2pm). Imbil is about 30 minutes from Kookaburra Park.
We launch from Bert Smith Memorial Park (at Imbil Town Bridge) and will paddle approximately 2km upstream, through the township of Imbil to the launch point at Yabba Creek Road, where we will turn around and start making our way back downstream to our starting point. There is the option to paddle further upstream if participants are keen to do so, but then again, who would want to miss out on happy hour…
The water levels in this part of Yabba Creek are reportedly always deep and accessible and make for a picturesque paddle. BYO kayak, paddle and PFD. It is a club requirement that each kayaker wears a PFD.

MARY RIVER PADDLE - 16KM (KAK)
2025-11-29 07:30 - 16:00 | Walker Road Bridge, Walker Road, Moy Pocket, AU
This paddle on a beautiful section of the Mary River is for experienced kayakers. We will follow the river downstream past steep banks in places, but also many gravelly beaches, lots and lots of trees that have washed down in past floods, and most importantly, lots and lots of little rapids and potentially portages. It is an exciting and rewarding paddle, challenging too as you navigate your way in the current, try to avoid getting stuck on shallow parts, and try to go around, over, or even under logs.
When we did the recce we saw freshwater turtles, water dragons in all sizes, azure kingfishers, rainbow bee eaters, a white breasted sea eagle, a couple of little snakes swimming across the river, big fish in, and out of, the water and of course plenty of ducks, cormorants and a couple of herons.
This is a one-way way paddle, starting at Walker Rd Bridge, Moy Pocket, to Vic Olsen Bridge on Tuchekoi Rd, Bollier. A car shuffle is required. Plastic kayaks of the sit-in type only. This paddle is extremely hard on the boats. Expect to hit or scrape rocks, boulders and logs. Not once or twice but all the time. No fibreglass boats. No Hobies. No sit on top type plastic kayaks either for this paddle.
The exit point at Vic Olsen Bridge is up a steep bank that we will have to haul our boats up onto. Bring a rope for this purpose, and save some of your energy during the day because you will need it at the end to get your boat out of the river and back to the car.
This paddle is subject to suitable water levels in the river and will be cancelled if river levels are deemed too high, or too low. Duration is an estimate only as time taken will depend on river levels, and skills of participants. This paddle is for experienced kayakers who are very comfortable handling their boat in all sorts of situations and who don’t mind having to hop out time and again to get their boat unstuck in shallow water. Portages may be required. Please do not feel disappointed if you don’t get onto this paddle, there are other kayaking events on the club calendar that are suitable for a wider range of skills and boats.
BYO kayak, paddle and PFD. It is a club requirement that each kayaker wears a PFD. Maximum group size is 4 due to the nature of this paddle.

Strangler Fig Cairn Walk - DW S 2 B
2025-11-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Booloumba Creek day use area, 9J4X+29 Kenilworth, Queensland, Kenilworth, AU
This is an easy 6.5km walk through the rainforest of Conondale NP to the rock sculpture constructed in 2012. There is also an option to inspect the entrance to an old gold mine tunnel which branches off the main track. After the walk we may have a swim in Booloumba Creek – when the water is flowing, the swimming hole is inviting, so pack your togs!
Bring – morning tea, 2L water and the usual day walk equipment.
A 4WD vehicle is required to reach the starting point of the walk as there are two creek crossings to reach the day use area, so numbers for the walk will be determined by how many members are willing to offer their 4WD and take passengers. The creek crossings are easy with a firm rock base and shallow water. Please indicate when signing up for this walk if you are willing to offer your 4WD.
We will leave camp at 7:30am for an 8am start, and should be back at camp by 11am. All walkers are to meet at Kookaburra Park and travel together in the 4WD vehicles to Booloumba Creek day use area where the walk will commence. There is no phone reception at the day use area.
If you would like more information, please contact Vince 0418 889 426.

Mt Allan from Booloumba Creek - MDW 3B 10.1kms
2025-11-29 08:00 - 13:00 | Walker Road Bridge, Walker Road, Moy Pocket, AU
Mt Allan from Booloumba Creek MDW 3B 10.1kms, 564m elevation gain, about 4 hrs. out and back. Members are welcome to join us for the day if not camping at Kookaburra Park. We’ll carpool and leave the showgrounds at 7.30am to be ready to start walking at 8.00am. Walk from the Booloumba Creek Area Day use area (4WD required to access) to Mount Allan. Graded track with 3 creek crossings, so possible wet feet. Bring morning tea, lunch, 2lt water and the usual day gear, poles may be useful if you like to use them.
If using a 2WD car we can walk from Booloumba Creek Area 1 campground, adding an extra 40 minutes to the hike. (19 mins car travel to walk start).
All walkers are to meet at Kookaburra Park and travel together in the 4WD vehicles to Booloumba Creek day use area where the walk will commence. There is no phone reception at the day-use area.
If we are all staying at Kookaburra Park there could be an option to leave earlier as the weather will be warmer then.

Little Yabba Creek and Piccabeen Circuit - DW S 2 A
2025-11-30 08:30 - 10:00 | Charlie Moreland Camping Ground, Sunday Creek Road, Kenilworth, AU
A short easy Sunday walk to finish off the Christmas Camp weekend with.
(3.4km circuit, elevation gain 92m, allow 1.5hr).
Charlie Moreland campground is 10 minutes drive from Kookaburra Park, and we will start the walk from the day use area. The trail begins by running alongside Little Yabba Creek and joins up with the Piccabeen Circuit. We’ll make our way through pine plantation, tall open eucalypt forests and cool riparian rainforest, and some beautiful piccabeen palm groves. Crossing Little Yabba Creek on large stepping stones we return around the circuit to the day use area.
We can organise carpooling from Kookaburra Park if anyone wishes to do so.
Bring – water, hat, jumper.
(Note – probably no phone reception in walk area)
Contact – Leah Stephens (0499 234 606)

Nudgee and Nundah Creek king tide paddle (KAK)
2025-12-05 08:30 - 11:30 | Boat ramp on the corner of Allpass Parade and Yundah Street, Shorncliffe., Boat ramp on the corner of Allpass Parade and Yundah Street, Shorncliffe., Shorncliffe, AU
Nudgee & Nundah Creek King tide paddle
Today’s high tide is one of the highest day time tides of the year. With so much water I’ve been told we should be able to paddle over the portage between Nudgee & Nundah Creeks. Let’s seize the opportunity to see if today’s tide is indeed high enough.
This event is for experienced kayakers only. Previous participation in a rescue session is desirable. BYO kayak, paddle and PFD. Wearing your PFD is compulsory (club requirement).
Start time of 8.30am is when we aim to be on the water, so make sure to be at Allpass Parade (Cnr Yundah St) Shorncliffe between 8.00-8.15am for an 8.30 am launch. Check the comments section prior to the start of the event for any last minute changes. If conditions are not favourable, for example high winds, the event will be cancelled.
Max. group size: 7 people

Christmas Drinks at the Sands Hotel - SOC
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Cleveland Sands Hotel, Middle St, Cleveland, AU
Join us for a festive evening as we celebrate another fantastic year of walking, friendship, and adventure!
We’re gathering at the Cleveland Sands Hotel for our annual pre-Christmas social night. This is a great opportunity to relax, catch up with fellow members, share stories from the trails, and toast to the year ahead.
When: Starting from around 6pm
Where: Cleveland Sands Hotel, Cleveland
This will be our last social get together for the year and we’d love to see as many members as possible. Partners welcome!
You’re welcome to come and go as you please or stay on for dinner, as we wrap up the year in style.
We look forward to seeing you there.

MORETON ISLAND WALK IN BASE CAMP
2026-01-27 08:00 - 2026-01-29 15:00 | Moreton Island Ferries, 14 Howard Smith Dr, Port Of Brisbane, Brisbane, AU
This will be a very leisurely camp at The Wrecks campground, beach camping on the bay-side of Moreton Island. Suggested activities are snorkeling at the wrecks, swimming and beach walking. The wrecks are a cluster of ships scuttled by the Queensland Government between 1963 and 1984 to provide safe anchorage spot for recreational boat owners. Coral is now starting to form in and around the wrecks, providing a haven for over 100 species of fish and sometimes even dolphins, wobbegongs and dugongs.
We’ll be taking the 8am ferry across as walk on passengers on Tuesday morning. The ferry takes about 90 minutes and arrives on the beach adjacent to the campground, so it is only a short walk to where we will set up camp. The campground has toilets and beach showers. It is recommended online to bring drinking water. We will return on Thursday 29 January on the 3pm ferry. Luggage allowance for walk-on passengers is limited to 3 pieces of carry-on luggage. Bring your thru walking pack if you have one, but it’s not far to walk so a duffel bag would also work. Please note there is no ferry service to/from Moreton Island on Wednesday 28 January.
The Wrecks are a patrolled beach in the QLD school holidays only, so there will be NO lifesavers (school holidays end 26 January). BYO snorkeling gear (fins, mask, snorkel; wetsuit optional). It is strongly recommended to bring a flotation device (e.g. pool noodle, boogie board, life jacket) to use when snorkeling, as snorkeling at the wrecks involves swimming across a channel.
Snorkeling and swimming at the Wrecks is strictly at your own risk. Each member must consider their capabilities before they go. It is recommended to swim with others. Camp organisers are not responsible for your safety. This is a basecamp only, there are no organised activities planned.
Book your campsite here ($7.50 pppn):
https://www.mulgumpincamping.net.au/
Book your Ferry Transfer here ($80pp return for walk on passengers):
https://bookings.moretonislandadventures.com.au/home
Street parking at Howard Smith Drive from where the boat departs is very limited. Paid parking is $20 per vehicle per day and spaces are limited. Carpooling to the ferry is recommended, or organise to be dropped off and picked up.
