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Please refer to the Queensland Government site for updated information: https://www.covid19.qld.gov.auWho are we?
Bushwalking Queensland Inc. (BWQ) is the peak body that represents the interests of its affiliated bushwalking clubs in the state of Queensland, Australia. It also acts in the interest of the wider bushwalking community, through its advocacy role with land managers and various government departments. BWQ is a not-for-profit, non-commercial association, run by volunteers drawn from the club network.What is Bushwalking?
Bushwalking is an Australian term for recreational walking in bush land or other natural areas. It is usually done within National Parks or other protected areas, either on designated tracks or completely off track. Alternative terminology for bushwalking includes hiking, tramping, hill walking, rambling, trekking. Bushwalking should not be undertaken without some forethought. It is essential that bushwalkers properly prepare themselves with suitable clothing, equipment, food and water to ensure a safe and enjoyable bushwalk.When to bushwalk?
The best time of year to bushwalk in Queensland is winter. the days are usually mild and sunny. Summer is generally our wet season and can be very hot. Be aware also that we don't have twilight, so always carry a torch and plan to complete the walk by sundown.Why walk with a club?
We strongly urge anyone wishing to take up bushwalking to make contact with a local club. Clubs provide peer group support, offer resource and knowledge sharing, advise on walk gradings suitable for beginners, teach you minimum impact bushwalking skills so you can walk ethically and safely, and can organise car pooling to share transport costs. Importantly, clubs provide a social structure that serves its members for a lifetime.What if something goes wrong?
In the event of a serious (life threatening or time critical) incident on a bushwalk ring 000 and explain the situation. For lost persons or parties overdue more than 24 hours, ring 000 and ask for the Police. If no signal, try 112 for the extended mobile network.Affiliations
We are affiliated with:Park Alerts
For latest information on park or track closures, etc. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/park-alertsBWQ subscribes via RSS and Twitter, so check our Twitter, and will post relevant park alerts on the Facebook Group and Page of these park alerts.Contacting us
News and additional items: https://bushwalkqld.wordpress.com
BWQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bushwalkqld
BWQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bushwalkingqueensland
BWQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BushwalkingQLD
BWQ email: secretary@bushwalkingqueensland.org.au
Please note we do not take bookings for club walks. Please contact the clubs directly for walk enquiries.
BWQ postal: PO Box 12884, GEORGE STREET QLD 4003
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