Pilgrimage - Fri 20th to Sun 22nd August 2010

About

The Pilgrimage is an annual bushwalking and social event attracting members of affiliated clubs from throughout the south-east corner of the state and sometimes further afield. It is usually held at a campground venue and on the Saturday you can join one of many daywalks through the surrounding areas. A Bush Dance and other social activities are organised throughout the weekend and it is an ideal time to meet and renew friendships with fellow bushwalkers. The activity is run on a non-profit basis.

2010

This year the pilgrimage is hosted by the Toowoomba Bushwalkers Club Inc. at the Crows Nest Show Grounds (see How To Get There for more details) between the 20th and 22nd August.

Election Update

Reminder: Federal Election coincides with Pilgrimage

As per the AEC website http://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/ways_to_vote you have three options for voting:
- Early Vote via Post (prior to the 21st)
- Early Vote in Person at a pre-polling booth (prior to the 21st)
- Absent Vote in Crow’s Nest on the day

Toowoomba Bushwalkers have been in contact with the local AEC office and they are alerted to the need to have extra ballot papers at the Crow’s Nest RSL polling booth to cover other South East Queensland Electorates.

While some walks on the Saturday will start after polls open at 8am, some will not. It is expected that most walks will return before the polls close at 6pm, however if choosing a more challenging walk you may want to consider the risk of a delayed return affecting your ability to vote on the day and cast an Early Vote.

Please note that if you are not from Queensland you will not be able to cast an Absent Vote in Crow’s Nest because they only have Queensland ballot papers. You will need to cast an Early Vote in your own electorate.

At least we’ll all get to bush-dance the night away while the votes are counted next door!

Registration

All attendees must be members of their respective clubs and therefore insured.
Cost will be $25.00 per adult with an early bird special of $20 (if paid by 8-Aug-2010).
Children under 15 - free.
Fees will need to be mailed in with the appropriate registration form.

Download the registration form here.

Program

Friday 20th
12:00 noon onwards	Registration of arrivals and setting up camp.
7:30pm - late	Walks sign on sheets available. Click here for walk details.
7:30pm - late	Supper - soup, coffee, tea etc (BYO Mug and Chair).
Saturday 21st
6:00am onwards	Registration of arrivals.
7:30am onwards	Staggered walk departure times. Click here for walk details.
Throughout the day	Coffee and Tea available. Self-guided orienteering course will be available. Non-walkers may like to take advantage of visiting some of the local scenic spots.
7:30pm - 11:30pm	Bush Dance. Band O' Coots at the Crows Nest RSL. Supper provided. (please BYO cups) Supper at 9pm
Sunday 22nd
7:00am	Sausage sizzle
7:00am	Buy and sell your wanted/unwanted bushwalking/camping gear (please have all items clearly marked with price and your name)
8:00am	Presidents Meeting
8:30am	Entries close for competitions
9:00am	Federation Mountain Rescue presentation
9:30am - 11:30am	Bush Olympics
11:30am - 12:00pm	Announcements
	Handing over the boot for the 2011 Pilgrimage
	Prizes
12:00 noon	Pilgrimage close.

How To Get There

The entrance to the Crows Nest Showgrounds registration gate is shown here (green arrow).

Click on the Directions link on the Google maps page and enter your stating address into circle A and press enter to get directions on how to get there.