Red Rock Gorge, Sundown National Park
Set in a small clearing among fragrant eucalypt forest, this camping area offers a truly secluded holiday experience. Accessible by foot, mountain bike or 4WD only, enjoy the adventure getting there through rugged ‘traprock country’.
250km (3–4 hrs drive) south-west of Brisbane via Stanthorpe, and 70km north-west of Tenterfield.
Senior National Parks ranger, Sergio, has some great advice for all bushwalkers.
This time of year, the weather is cooler and the full day and multi-day hikes are warming up in their appeal; but with that comes an increase in risk for the everyday and the novice hikers. Click on the link above to refresh your knowledge and see tips below :
Queensland walks and hikes to consider.
The club has a PLB available for loan to Bushwalking Adventures Qld Inc. members. To borrow the PLB email outings@bushies.org.au
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) Information Summary Sheet.
A PLB is a portable emergency distress beacon which uses satellite networks to alert search and rescue authorities to send help. A PLB is intended to be a ‘last resort’ option, when someone is in dire risk of serious injury or death and no other communication method is possible. Carrying a PLB is recommended for any activities that could potentially be out of mobile phone coverage areas.
Our club has an ACR ResQLink 400 PLB available for members to use. It will not work underwater, in caves, or if there is any obstruction to the sky, such as overhanging trees.
Lie device flat, with a clear unobstructed view of the sky. Position the antenna pointing skywards. Uncover and press “ON” for 2 seconds until the STROBE light blinks. A RED light will blink until GPS signal is acquired; then it will blink GREEN.
Stay put and prepare to survive. Assume it will take several hours or longer to be rescued. Be as visible as possible. If you need to move, the PLB will transmit your new location if it can be determined. DO NOT turn off the PLB until rescue authorities arrive/you are instructed to do so.
See also additional information on RISK MANAGEMENT at the bottom section of the Activity Types & Grades tab.
Be sure to check National Parks alerts and other sources before heading out on the tracks.
Some ideas for your through walking trips.
You want to get away from it all and spend a few days 'chillaxing' in nature, but packing can really take the enjoyment out of it. Nothing puts a dampener on your camping getaway more than forgetting a key accessory.
Queensland National Parks have put together Camping Packing Hacked to help out.
Link for dates, library locations and bookings
Are you interested in developing practical knowledge and skill in cardiopulmonary resuscitation? This free workshop will give you the confidence to help keep someone alive using CPR while the ambulance is on its way. Presented by qualified trainers from the Queensland Local Ambulance Committee, in partnership with the Queensland Ambulance Service.
Queensland National Parks have published an article to help prepare for a great day walk - Click here to read about the importance of boots, weather and track fitness.
There's nothing like going bush with reliable and experienced bushwalkers to brush up on your skills not to mention the social benefits! To help you on the way here are two websites offering thorough guidelines to restart or start your bush adventures.