Carnarvon Calling
It’s happening, a club trip to Carnarvon Gorge next year. Hidden in the rugged ranges of Queensland’s central highlands, Carnarvon Gorge features towering sandstone cliffs, vibrantly coloured side gorges, diverse flora and fauna and Aboriginal rock art. A walking path extends the length of the gorge with side paths leading to various areas of interest such as the Moss Garden, Wards Canyon, The Amphitheatre and more. Further information on Carnarvon Gorge may be found here: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/carnarvon-gorge/about.
The walking tracks in Carnarvon Gorge are Grade 3 or 4. A moderate or higher standard of fitness is required. Information on walking track grades can be found here: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/164104/track-trail-classification.pdf.
Accommodation will be at Takarakka. Per night prices are; Powered sites from $48, Safari Tents from $125, Ensuite Safari Tents from $165 with other more luxurious options from $248. More information on Takarakka can be found here: https://www.takarakka.com.au/.
The distance to Carnarvon Gorge is approximately 700 kms so it is preferable for a relaxed trip to split the journey over 2 days. Leaving April 29th we will arrive at our accommodation on the 30th. Staying 5 nights we will leave on May 5th and return home on May 6th. That allows 4 full days to explore the gorge.
Dates:
April 29th, 1 night at the Big Rig CP Roma. They have a range of sites and cabins available. Please make your own booking. http://www.bigrig.net.au/.
April 30th to May 4th, departing May 5th at Takarakka Bush Resort, 5 nights. Please make your own booking. https://www.takarakka.com.au/accommodation/.
May 5th, please plan your own journey home, plan an overnight stay, travel safely and enjoy.
Those who do not wish to explore the Gorge should bear in mind there is not much by way of alternative, low energy activities in the area.
If you wish to part of this trip, please book your accommodation directly with Takarakka ASAP. This is important as it is peak season for them and with the current travel restrictions Queenslanders are out there in big numbers and accommodation at popular attractions fills fast. When the borders with NSW open it may increase demand further. Also, Roma is a base for mine & gas field workers so accommodation may be at a premium there too so book now. Once booked please notify me at greg.larchin@outlook.com, advising the type of accommodation you’ve booked.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Let’s make this another great CCG event, see you there.
by Greg Larchin, September 5, 2020
Gympie Trip
Gympie Trip Sunday 21st June
A Day in the Life of Gympie
If anyone wishes to be early, there is a market at the Lake Alford, starts at 6.00 am.
We will meet at Cafe by Farmer and Sun.
Shop 308 1-5 Woolgar Rd Southside Shopping Centre Gympie
We meet there for morning tea and questions at 9.30 – 10.00 am
Set off at 10.30am
There will be 5 groups who will travel to 12 locations taking between 3 to 5 images at each location, basically a close up, a mid focal length and a wide angle image at each location.
Each group will have instructions as to the order they are to photograph at each location, the order is important as points will be deducted if the order is incorrect.
Each location will have a suggested time for each group to use at each location, if you keep to the times you should be on time at the lunch venue and the last location.
There will be points deducted for those who arrive late at either venue.
You all are to use jpeg, you can though use raw and jpeg for each image, at the end of our time in Gympie we will meet at the Puma Kybong for the final coffee and to down load your images to the club’s laptop.
Our judges (yet to be appointed) will score each image from 1 – 5, so points deducted will score in the negative.
Our lunch break will be at 12.30 at the Phoenix Hotel at 29 Red Hill Rd Gympie.
If you are thinking of joining in on this activity can you please let me know before the 16th of June. gg@gerrygibson.com.au
by Gerry Gibson, June 6, 2020
Maryborough Trip
There is no cost for the event but participants are liable for their own accommodation, meals and costs for entry fees and commercial events. Most of us will be staying at the Huntsville Caravan Park. It appears the cabins are fully booked You may choose to stay at the Mineral Sands Motel, just 1 minute by car and 13 minutes walk from the caravan park.
There will be a whale watching trip with Whalesong on Friday 28th. Cost is $105 per person and this is a saving off both the regular and concession pricing. Morning tea and lunch is included. We require a $50 deposit to secure your booking. Please let me know ASAP if you wish to take part.
For those early morning risers there will be time to shoot a sunrise at the iconic Urangan Pier before the cruise boards. We can visit the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens in the afternoon or free time if you wish.
Other events are being planned in due course as Covid-19 restrictions ease and venues open up. I will plan an itinerary but of course members are free to choose to do otherwise. We are looking for a fun and relaxing few days with our fellow club members and partners.
While the official club event is 4 days some of us are staying longer.
As it stands we have 18 members and partners booked with 9 for the whale watching cruise.
To book in:
Book your accommodation at the Huntsville CP or the Mineral Sands Motel.
Advise me of your booking and where you are staying.
Advise me of your arrival and departure dates.
Advise me if you wish to take part in the whale watching cruise.
by Greg Larchin, June 5, 2020
Maryborough Trip
Dates 27th August to the 31st August, or for however long you wish to stay.
Huntsville Caravan Park is to be our destination, this park is on the Mary River, has a hotel and shops very close by. This park has some cabins, but they are booked out now though, caravan sites etc. There is a Motel close by recommended by Barry at the Caravan Park, it is the Mineral Sands which is 1 minute away by car and 13 minutes on foot.
To make bookings:- Caravan Park 23 Gympie Rd Maryborough. 2141 4075. Mineral Sands Motel Cnr Ferry St and Albert St Maryborough. 4121 2366
We will arrange a dinner with the Maryborough Camera Club if we can and there is Hervey Bay not too far away. Greg has been checking out the activities and photo opportunities in and around Maryborough, so when the time comes there will be plenty of opportunities for us to make some fabulous images.
New members This trip will be the kind of trip where you can learn from the more experienced members of our club,
Please let me know when you have decided to come with us.
by Gerry Gibson, May 29, 2020
A Day in the Life of Gympie
But for now ie. after the 13th of next June we will be able to travel 250 km and gather in groups of no more than 20 people.
So we are going to have this activitie which we have been talking about for some time.
Depending on numbers we will split into 2 teams or more, each team will have specific photos to take, these (jpeg) images will be downloaded into our club’s laptop before we all go home at about 3.30 pm.
The prize —– Chocolates – maybe.
Arrive in Gympie location to be notified:-
10.30 photography
12.30 lunch
1.30 photography
3.00-afternoon coffee & transfer images
3.30 home
Take camera, tripod, GPS, water.
by Gerry Gibson, May 29, 2020
Maryborough Trip POSTPONED
Due to the impact of the current Covid 19 Closures, this event has been postponed to a date to be determined.
by Gerry Gibson, March 2, 2020
Long Exposure Photography
Learn long exposure from those who have had the experience.
Meet at Point Cartwright at 5.15 on the 22nd of March, in the far car park.
From there we walk down onto the beach, there, there are rocks with the waves breaking over then. There will also be a chance to capture the sunrise if the clouds behave themselves.
The sun rises at 5.50 am, so we can be in position the witness that.
Breakfast will be at 7.30 am at One on La Balsa, giving us 2 hours to find the beautiful swirling water and photographing it.
Take Camera – Spare Battery – Tripod – Filters – Appropriate Clothing & Footwear
Ring me 0419 308 006 or place your name in the book at the next meeting.
by Gerry Gibson, February 29, 2020
Committee Meeting
Members of the 2019 Committee, please attend this meeting to facilitate details of the handover
by Ed Anderson, February 23, 2020
Annual General Meeting and Share Night
Caloundra Camera Group 2020 Annual General Meeting and Election of Committee Members.
February Share Night, following the AGM, will be a Macro / Close up practical night. Mike West will give a 10 minute talk and the members will then practise. Members should bring their own cameras, lenses, tripods and light triggers etc. Please note that any images taken on the night are not to be allowed entry to the 2020 Macro / Close Up comp.
by Ed Anderson, January 9, 2020
Committee Meeting
If you have any concerns or proposals which require the attention of the Committee, please contact the secretary to have them added to the agenda.
by Ed Anderson, January 9, 2020
