September Outing - Gatton Region, Sunday 5th

Wildlife on Lake Galletly

Time: 9.00 am. 

(Car-pooling is available from the Neil Street carpark nearest Herries Street at 8:15 am.)

Where: Meet at the park in Williams Street, Grantham.

Directions: Follow the Warrego Highway from Toowoomba to Helidon, then turn onto Gatton-Helidon Road to Grantham, avoiding the Gatton bypass. Turn left opposite the Floating Café in Grantham. We will travel in convoy approximately two kilometres toward Gatton, turning left at Placid Hills/Old Toowoomba Road.

 
Activities: Viewing birdlife on Karrasch’s Dam and other suitable sites from the roadside on our journey. 

We will continue to Lake Apex parking at the Dry Rainforest Arboretum. Friends of Lake Apex maintain the Arboretum at Lake Apex. It was planted by volunteers on several National Tree Days, and is being added to frequently by the FOLA team. The Arboretum features many species of trees endemic to the area. Following morning tea, there are several options for independent walking around the two lakes and Arboretum area. 

We will gather for lunch and discussions of flora and fauna observed. There is the option of continuing our drive to the University of Queensland Gatton campus to view birdlife from the bird hides of Lakes Galletly and Lenore.

Facilities: toilets at Grantham and Lake Apex.

What to Bring: The usual – binocs, cameras, field guides, all food and drinks, chairs, picnic tables, sunscreen, hats, raincoats, wear sturdy shoes, etc., etc., etc.

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Please follow current COVID-19 restrictions 

and stay at home if you have any flu-like symptoms.