Qld Autumn meet

Sheba · Guru

Qld Autumn meet

Beth54 · Guru

Marj and I thought we might make it somewhere different this time. This is where we've come up with.

http://www.lets-getaway.com/Review-Qld-Boynedale_Bush_Camp.htm Also in CAW 5 #107.

There are pit toilets, but otherwise you need to be self sufficent. BYO water, even though it's near the lake, I don't know that you can get to the water to get a bucket in. The water level would depend on how much rain there'd been I assume. Dogs on a leash are okay. Maximum stay is 7 days which is great, and best of all, it's free!

My suggestion is the last week of April or the first week of May.

Thoughts? Opinions?

Beth54 · Guru

Sheba wrote:
Hope every-one clicks on the Link, and reads all the Info. there Beth. Just in case some-one doesn't, take note.
"The road from Kalpower in the south through Many Peaks to Nagoorin is signposted as a steep, curved road and unsuitable for cars towing caravans."
Cheers,
Sheba.

Thanks Sheba, I meant to point that out.

Sheba · Guru

I just thought some people might automatically take that route, if it seems the most direct from whichever direction they're travelling.

Cheers,

Sheba.

Beth54 · Guru

I would have prefered that route as I'll may be going west before then, but I'll heed the warnings and steer clear of that road.

Happywanderer · The Master

Sounds good to me Beth. Not far from you Sheba, maybe you can come to this one.
I had noted the state of the road from the south. Had it written in my Camps book as John (yeoeleven) had been down it and put up a warning.
Come in from Calliope, sealed road with the last 2ks unsealed.
The photos of the camp site show a very nice spot.

bill12 · Guru

Yes, DON,T take your caravan-trailer in from the south as the many peaks-Bulion rd is too steep and narrow. Its better to go back to Calliope and use the Bruce Holeway. Bill

justcruisin01 · Guru

We were there last year , there is a boat ramp so getting water is ok & we found it to be very good water.

The road from Calliope is all sealed & very good.

JC.

Beth54 · Guru

Thanks for that Jim.

What's your plans for this year? Will you be coming to Qld again?

Sheba · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
Not far from you Sheba, maybe you can come to this one.

Very handy for me Marj. Just hope it won't be too cold.

Cheers,

Sheba.

Beth54 · Guru

Sheba wrote:
Happywanderer wrote:
Not far from you Sheba, maybe you can come to this one.
Very handy for me Marj. Just hope it won't be too cold.
Cheers,
Sheba.

That's always my problem too Sheba. But I managed last year near Gympie, which can get very cold. The days were beautiful..I just retired to the van earlier than the others.

Sheba · Guru

In that case I might be OK.

Cheers,

Sheba.

Firefly · Guru

Sounds like it will be a lot of fun guys, I will have to seem the other half and try to get to this one

Beth54 · Guru

Yep, a week is good for me too. You pick a date then Marj..at this stage, I have no dates marked on my calender. Is it your daughter who's having another bub?

JC, I can understand that. I'd want to be there too. wink We've got fingers crossed here that my eldest will soon have good news too.

-- Edited by Beth54 on Saturday 5th of January 2013 04:33:11 PM

Beth54 · Guru

Firefly wrote:
Sounds like it will be a lot of fun guys, I will have to seem the other half and try to get to this one

It would be great if you can come FF...to finally meet you. smile

Sheba · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:

I presume Easter is. [In April.]

Good Friday is March 29th. Marj. Easter Tuesday [last day of Passover] is April 2nd. School Term starts [in Qld,] Monday 15th., which is in the 3rd week of April.

Cheers,

Sheba.

-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 5th of January 2013 08:09:51 PM

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Boyndale is a very open area, some trees, but lots of open ground - so should get what sun there will be all day. Can get to the water for collection with bucket, no problems, and there are red claw and fish - if you have a boat, would be a good spot - it is only about 9k from township of Calliope to the turn off to Monto, which is the road to Boyndale - good dirt road in. Dump point near pub in township, and I think water was available there as well. The town has a good IGA and several other shops.

Beth54 · Guru

If some would prefer some creature comforts, 23.7kms to the south is Ubobo, where you can camp at the Discovery Centre http://www.boynevalley.org.au/discovery-centre/ for $10 per person per night, with full use of showers, toilets, BBQ's and laundry.

Personally, I prefer the idea of being near the water.

justcruisin01 · Guru

Beth54 wrote:
Thanks for that Jim.
What's your plans for this year? Will you be coming to Qld again?

Haven't made any plans as yet, was starting to have some thoughts as to where when we were told that our son & wife are expecting, so some one ???wants to be there, mid year.

So the answer is yes, but as to when & where is to be determinded.

JC.

Happywanderer · The Master

I've got the same problem JC. Have to head back south mid year right in the middle of winter for new grand baby.

I like the sound of the first one myself. I bought the On the Road Free camp book yesterday. There were photos of the lake and surrounds. Looks really good. A week is good for me. Just have to settle on a date. Sometime in April will be good.

Happywanderer · The Master

Yes it certainly is Beth. Due first week in July, Deegan will be 22 months. A good gap between them.

What holidays are in April. I presume Easter is. Don't have a calender in front of me. Maybe the 3rd week in April.

Happywanderer · The Master

That sounds good Sheba, after the kids go back to school.

Beth54 · Guru

I just remembered last night that I was supposed to be camping with some other friends around April/May. cry I'll have to ring them and see what dates they're talking about. I know it won't be school hols.

-- Edited by Beth54 on Sunday 6th of January 2013 07:44:39 AM

Sheba · Guru

I wonder. confuse Probably the same thing that's on every 25th April ? biggrin

Cheers,

Sheba

-- Edited by Sheba on Sunday 6th of January 2013 07:19:08 PM

Happywanderer · The Master

Check that out Beth and give us an update. Maybe you can travel from one to the other.

Beth54 · Guru

Okay, they think late April, early May but have no date set yet, so I'm hoping they go with May. It'll be northern NSW, maybe Iluka, which would be nice, but Boyne Valley and Iluka are a looong way apart! biggrin I'll see how the finances hold up.

So yes, I'm fine with the third week in April.

Popeye · Senior Member

I wonder whats on the 25Th of April

Beth54 · Guru

Popeye wrote:
I wonder whats on the 25Th of April

I'm sure there'd be a service/march in Calliope or Ubobo for anyone who's still around for Anzac Day Popeye.

Beth54 · Guru

Sheba wrote:
I wonder. Probably the same thing that's on every 25th April ?
Cheers,
Sheba

-- Edited by Sheba on Sunday 6th of January 2013 07:19:08 PM

biggrin biggrin biggrin

Beth54 · Guru

I found this video of the Boynedale Bush Camp on youtube. The quality is shocking, but at least it shows a bit of the camping area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4UwOUvLP9g