February Outing Details - Ravensbourne National Park

Gus Beutel Lookout

Time: 9.00 am, Sunday 6 February 2022.

Where: Meet at Gus Beutel picnic area

Directions: From Toowoomba travel towards Crows Nest to Hampton (approx. 32 km). Turn right into Hampton-Esk Road and drive for 17 kms. Turn right into National Park Road and drive to the end of the bitumen.

Activities: Walk of the Cedar Block circuit (an easy short walk of 600 metres). The forest is rich with mosses, ferns, fungi and advanced decay processes, following the rain.

After morning tea we will drive to the Blackbean picnic area where there are a variety of walks of various length and challenges. We will have lunch here as members will have a staggered return from chosen walks. 

Members have the option of a short, interesting bird walk along the Munro Tramway at the entrance to the park after lunch.

Level of Fitness: easy walking

Facilities: Toilets, picnic tables, barbeques.

What to Bring: Please bring morning tea, lunch, chair and (prudently) insect repellent.