We will meet at the wetland at 7:30 am in the carpark “Sports Rd, Bli Bli”
In the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary at Bli Bli, we can explore wet and dry eucalypt forests, rainforest, melaleuca forest, casuarina woodland, salt marsh and mangroves. We can watch over 200 different types of birds, as well as crabs, butterflies and other animals that make the wetlands their home.
Within this wetland, life thrives in land on the edge of the sea, flooded by freshwater and salty tides. One of south east Queensland’s largest groups of Mangrove Ferns grow in these wetlands.
The fiddler crab, with its distinct large orange pincer claw, is the logo for the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary support group.
There will be many photographic opportunities, there is a bird hide, the crabs are at our feet, just off the boardwalk.
Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary is home to many mosquitos. Wear clothing that covers you and bring insect repellent.
Lunch … Take your own, or we will find a cafe close by.
Bunya Mountain Trip Details |
30th October to the 3rd November |
This trip is not suitable for caravans — tents and campervan camping only |
About 3 hours West of the Sunny Coast |
We will require a deposit of $50.00 each by the 27th of August to finalise the booking. The deposit should be paid to our club treasurer. |
Houses will sleep 6 to 8 people |
Depending on our numbers, the price per night will be $60.00 to $65.00 per couple per night. |
The final cost to each of us will be finalised when we have made a booking. |
We will need to take own linen at some houses |
(Sheets, Towels, Pillow Slips, Tea Towels) |
Each house usually has these: |
BBQ |
Washing Machine |
Log Fire |
TV |
Full kitchen including microwave |
Electric Blankets |
2 or more bathrooms, toilets.
The Bunya Mountains are home to 215 species of birds, with rare and precious varieties attracting birdwatchers worldwide. Brilliantly coloured king parrots, crimson rosellas and satin bowerbirds are common sights. Countless red-necked wallabies bound or preen in grassy areas. Swamp wallabies and red-necked pademelons prefer the cover of the rainforest but are observed along the roadside or during a rainforest walk. The immense subtropical range of cool, green rainforest, eucalypt forests and woodlands is home to the world’s largest forest of bunya pines. Dome shaped bunya pines graciously raise their majestic heads above the forest canopy crowning a magnificent green splendour. High altitude grasslands include rare grasses of international interest.
Please contact Gerry as soon as you decide to go on this trip |
September 2019 Set Subject is “It Must Be Wet”.
Definition of “It Must Be Wet”: (No definition given. Use your imagination and creativity.)
NOTE: The Closing date for the September competitions is Midnight on Wednesday, August 14.
Bunya Mountain Trip Details |
30th October to the 3rd November |
This trip is not suitable for caravans — tents and campervan camping only |
About 3 hours West of the Sunny Coast |
We will require a deposit of $50.00 each by the 27th of August to finalise the booking. The deposit should be paid to our club treasurer. |
Houses will sleep 6 to 8 people |
Depending on our numbers, the price per night will be $60.00 to $65.00 per couple per night. |
The final cost to each of us will be finalised when we have made a booking. |
We will need to take own linen at some houses |
(Sheets, Towels, Pillow Slips, Tea Towels) |
Each house usually has these: |
BBQ |
Washing Machine |
Log Fire |
TV |
Full kitchen including microwave |
Electric Blankets |
2 or more bathrooms, toilets.
The Bunya Mountains are home to 215 species of birds, with rare and precious varieties attracting birdwatchers worldwide. Brilliantly coloured king parrots, crimson rosellas and satin bowerbirds are common sights. Countless red-necked wallabies bound or preen in grassy areas. Swamp wallabies and red-necked pademelons prefer the cover of the rainforest but are observed along the roadside or during a rainforest walk. The immense subtropical range of cool, green rainforest, eucalypt forests and woodlands is home to the world’s largest forest of bunya pines. Dome shaped bunya pines graciously raise their majestic heads above the forest canopy crowning a magnificent green splendour. High altitude grasslands include rare grasses of international interest.
Please contact Gerry as soon as you decide to go on this trip |
October 2019 Set Subject is “Dark and Foreboding”.
Definition of “Dark and Foreboding”: An image that creates a sense of darkness and foreboding when observed by the viewer. This means the image should have an overlying apprehensive or sinister feeling, and is likely dark in lighting and character; although it may be the subjects that have these characteristics. It can be any subject matter, either real or abstract.
NOTE: The Closing date for the October competitions is Midnight on Wednesday, September 11.