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YOUR HOSTS for the weekend will be John and Penny Heath.

WHERE. At the Poplar Flat Camping Area in the Goomburra section, part of the Main Range National Park, situated in the Goomburra Valley between Warwick and Cunningham’s Gap, on the North side of the highway.

WHEN. On the weekend of Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July. This is the first weekend after the Qld school holidays.

CAMPING. We will be camping at the Poplar Flat Camping Area which is the first large area as you enter the Park. This is a beautiful flat site alongside Dalrymple Creek with shady trees on one side and open sunny grass sites.

GETTING THERE. The best landmark for the turnoff is the Driver Reviver Station at Gladfield on the Cunningham Highway, approximately 20 Km west of Cunningham’s Gap. Follow the road north about 9.5 Km to Goomburra, then turn right into Inverramsay Rd which becomes Forestry Reserve Rd towards the campgrounds. On the way you will pass Janowen 4WD Park, Goomburra Valley Campground and Gordon’s Country, just keep on going until you reach the end.

THE ROAD. The road is narrow bitumen until the last 6 km which is unsealed but ok for 2wd vehicles unless there has been heavy rain.

MAKING ARRANGEMENTS. Camping permits for all campsites must be booked in advance on line or by phone.

On line. Payment can be made via the online form Location: Main Range National park. Campground: Poplar Flat.

Phone. 131304

COST. Camping fees are $4.85 per person per night or $19.40 per family rate per night. The family rate can be claimed if the family consists of one or two adults 18 years or over accompanied by dependent children aged 17 years or under, with a maximum group size of 8 people. Children under 5 are free.

WATER.  Boil or chemically treat all tap water before drinking.

FIRES are only permitted in designated fireplaces.

FIREWOOD. Firewood is not provided – please bring plenty of firewood for communal fires.

TOILETS. Composting toilets.

RUBBISH. No rubbish bins are provided or is rubbish collected - all rubbish must be removed from  the park.

DOGS. No dogs are allowed at the Poplar Flat Camping Area.

FACILITIES. There is no phone coverage in the area.

THINGS TO BRING. Lots of warmth, we expect it to be near freezing at night, plenty of firewood for cooking and heating, drinking water, warming beverages as required.

THINGS TO DO.

Saturday will start with a get to know you morning tea, followed by a “show and tell” tour of group members campers if anybody wants to, so have all of your toys and modifications ready to show.

There are some scenic drives from the campground to some lookouts in the National Park with great views towards Brisbane. Alternate drives to Allora and to explore the surrounding area can also be done.

This is a great way to meet the faces behind the typing. All you need is a few coldies or warming brews for around the evening fire & a good sense of humour.

For those members without a camper of their own it gives you a chance to get a first hand unbiased opinion of a particular camper trailer.