OCTOBER. MONDAY 2 nd QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY

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1 OCTOBER MONDAY 2 nd QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY TUESDAY 3 rd 8 am - WINDSOR, NEWMARKET TO ASHGROVE - Visit Northey Street City Farm, a community-managed enterprise that produces fruit, vegetables and herbs using organic farming methods. Then continue along the bikepath through the many parks and playing fields along Enoggera Creek. Distance 8 km mostly flat terrain Meet Windsor Railway Station UBD Map 139 Q 16 Transport Train Ferny Grove Line departs 7.41 am Central Station Finish Corner Waterworks and Stewart Roads Ashgrove Transport Train or bus to South Brisbane WOOLLOONGABBA CIRCUIT some uphill walking Walk through the streets of South Brisbane and Woolloongabba returning via Mater Hill. WEDNESDAY 4 th 10am - COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND - is a small island off the coast from Victoria Point, a perfect place to enjoy walks along the sandy beaches, the bush tracks and amongst the mangroves. Distance Varies mostly flat terrain and some beach walking Meet Victoria Point Jetty, Coochiemudlo Island Ferry departs 10 am UBD Map 227 A 1 Transport Bus route 270 departs 9.01 am Carindale Interchange stop J. Finish Return to Victoria Point. Ferry runs from island every half hour. Bus returns to the City departing Victoria Point Jetty every hour on the hour. BYO lunch and enjoy a picnic on Coochie. THURSDAY 5 th 9 am - SHERWOOD JACARANDA WALK - This walk through picturesque suburbs offers the opportunity to admire some beautiful Jacaranda trees. Meet Sherwood Railway Station UBD Map 178 M 18 Transport Train Ipswich Line departs 8.28 am Central Station Finish Graceville Railway Station Distance Varies, rough terrain, bush tracks and uphill walking Meet QEII Hospital car park

2 SATURDAY 7 th SATURDAY WALKS - EARLY MORNING WALKS - are approximately 1½ hours in duration. The distance varies with mostly flat terrain following paths and bikepaths. All walks are a circuit. 6 am - CARINDALE WALK BULIMBA CREEK Meet Carindale Bus Station UBD Map 181 N 6 some uphill walking 7.30 am - STAFFORD WALK Meet Stafford City Shopping Centre Bus Station UBD Map 139 J 5 MONDAY 9 th 3.30 pm SHE OAK PARK CIRCUIT a pleasant start through Meadowlands Picnic Grounds before a slight rise to She Oak Park and then enjoy the bushland shadows in the afternoon. Meet Meadowlands Road Picnic Grounds Carpark, Carina UBD Map 182 D 1/2 some uphill walking TUESDAY 10 th 10 am - CLEVELAND, RABY BAY CIRCUIT A pleasant walk, capturing stunning views and cool bay breezes. Distance 6 km one slight incline & one downhill section Meet Cleveland Railway Station UBD Map 185 N 15 Transport Train Cleveland Line departs 8.47 am Central Station There is a Sausage Sizzle after this walk at Raby Bay Park. Refer Events Menu am - Easy Option Take a 1/2 hour leisurely walk to finish in time for the sausage sizzle. Meet Cleveland Station Transport Train departs am Central Station. WEDNESDAY 11 th 9 am ASHGROVE CIRCUIT Admire the architecture of the area on a walk through the streets and laneways of Ashgrove. Continue along the shaded bike path beside Enoggera Creek. Meet Stewart Place cnr. Waterworks and Stewart Roads Ashgrove UBD Map 139 A 20 Transport Bus Cityxpress Aspley 350 departs 8.27 am stop 9 Ann Street far side Edward Street to Ashgrove Transport Train or bus to South Brisbane - continued overleaf

3 YORKS HOLLOW CIRCUIT Walk through inner city streets and parkland then continue to Yorks Hollow. THURSDAY 12 th 8 am - NEW FARM TO THE CITY is an interesting walk following the riverbank through Merthyr Park and New Farm. Continue through the City Botanic Gardens and the streets of the city. Distance 8 km mostly flat terrain Meet New Farm Park, ferry end UBD Map 24 A 3 Transport Bus New Farm 196 departs 7.34 am bus stop 20 Adelaide Street at City Hall to stop 17 Parkview ; CityCat departs 7.10 am North Quay Ferry Terminal Finish City Hall ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 10 am Ground Floor City Library Brisbane Square, 266 George Street The City Distance Varies, rough terrain, bush tracks and uphill walking Meet QEII Hospital car park SATURDAY 14 th SATURDAY WALKS EARLY MORNING WALKS - are approximately 1½ hours in duration. The distance varies with mostly flat terrain following paths and bikepaths. All walks are a circuit. 6 am - CARINDALE WALK BULIMBA CREEK Meet Carindale Bus Station UBD Map 181 N 6 some uphill walking am - STAFFORD WALK Meet Stafford City Shopping Centre Bus Station UBD Map 139 J 5 MONDAY 16 th 3.30 pm HEMMANT - LAGOON AND WETLAND WALK walk around the Hemmant Lagoon followed by a stroll through the Tingalpa Wetlands. Meet Carpark, Hemmant Reserve, Fleming Rd Hemmant UBD Map 162 L 9 some uphill walking

4 TUESDAY 17 th 9 am - REDLAND BAY WALK A walk along the foreshore, bushland and parklands in the beautiful Redland Bay area. Distance 7 km mostly flat terrain Meet Bus Stop Redland Bay shops UBD Map 226 M 14 Transport Finish (1) Bus Veolia 250 departs 7.41 am Carindale Interchange Stop J (2) Bus 280 departs Upper Mt Gravatt 7.54 am (3) Train Cleveland Line departs 7.17 am Central Station., arrives Cleveland 8.20 am (4) Bus 250 departs 8.22 am from Shore Street Return to starting point WEDNESDAY 18 th 8 am - THE FOUR BRIDGES WALK Starting in the city, this walk includes the Go Between, Kurilpa, Victoria and Goodwill bridges. Meet King George Square, City UBD Map 4 E 1 Transport Train, bus or ferry to the City Finish South Bank or continue back to the starting point THURSDAY 19 th 10 am - GRINSTEAD PARK, ALDERLEY CIRCUIT Walk to Stafford and return via laneways/easement to access Kedron Brook and return to Grinstead Park. Meet Grinstead Park, Alderley UBD Map 139 D 8 Transport Buz Bus Aspley 345 departs 9.23 am King George Square Bus Station 1 C to Sicklefield Rd Stop 31 cross Shand St at lights at Sicklefield Road to Grinstead Park Transport Train or bus to South Brisbane CITY FERRY CIRCUIT Catch the CityCat to Sydney Street then walk along the floating walkway. Return via city streets or Botanic Gardens Distance Meet Varies, rough terrain, bush tracks and uphill walking QEII Hospital car park SATURDAY 21 st SATURDAY WALKS EARLY MORNING WALKS - are approximately 1½ hours in duration. The distance varies with mostly flat terrain following paths and bikepaths. All walks are a circuit.

5 6 am - WHITES HILL LAGOON WALK a walk along the trail through bushland to the lagoon. Meet Corner Samuel Street & Boundary Road, Camp Hill UBD Map 181 C 5 some uphill walking 7 am SUNNYBANK HILLS - This is an easy stroll around the parks and streets of Sunnybank Hills admiring gardens and taking time to listen to the birds. Meet Shopping Centre, Cnr. Hellawell & Jackson Roads UBD Map 220 F am - STAFFORD WALK Meet Stafford City Shopping Centre Bus Station UBD Map 139 J 5 MONDAY 23 rd 3.30 pm RANSOME TINGALPA CREEK RESERVE WALK This walk is through bushland and boardwalk along Tingalpa Creek. Meet Carpark end of Chadwell Street UBD Map 183 L 5 TUESDAY 24 th 8 am - COOPERS PLAINS CIRCUIT This walk will take you through Beryl Roberts Park and a small tract of bushland beside a local creek. Meet Coopers Plains Railway Station UBD Map 200 C 15 Transport Train Beenleigh Line departs 7.19 am Central Station Transport Train or bus to South Brisbane CITY PARKS BY NIGHT some uphill walking Walk through many parks in the innercity area and along the historic streets of Spring Hill. WEDNESDAY 25 th 10 am - HOLLAND PARK CIRCUIT - Walk the quiet streets of Holland Park right side of Logan Road approaching Mt Gravatt to Glindemann Park returning opposite side through parklands to Mott Park. Distance 6 km some uphill walking Meet stop 27, Logan Road app. Victor St just past Mott Park UBD 180 L/M 12 Transport Bus Garden City 174 departs 9.25 am Stop 46 Adelaide Street app. George Street

6 THURSDAY 26 th 9 am - INDOOROOPILLY TO TOOWONG - Discover the quiet streets of Taringa. Follow the ridges of Swann Road and enjoy the city views before walking along the bikepath beside the creek at Oakman Park. Distance 6 km some uphill walking Meet Indooroopilly Shopping Centre bus station UBD Map 178 J 5 Transport Buz Bus Moggill 444 departs 8.30 am King George Square Station 1A Finish Toowong Village 9.30 am - SHORT WALK TARINGA TO TOOWONG Distance 4km mostly level with a steep hill near end Meet Swann Rd Taringa, first bus stop shelter going east from Moggill Rd. Wait to meet up with main walkers. Transport Buz Bus Moggill 444 departs 9.00am King George Square Station 1A. Get off at Taringa stop. Walk ahead on Moggill Rd for 200 mtrs. First left on Swann Rd across railway bridge. Finish Toowong Tower shops and station Distance Varies, rough terrain, bush tracks and uphill walking Meet QEII Hospital car park SATURDAY 28 th SATURDAY WALKS EARLY MORNING WALKS - are approximately 1½ hours in duration. The distance varies with mostly flat terrain following paths and bikepaths. All walks are a circuit. 6 am -LOTA-RANSOME CIRCUIT - A quiet walk along Lota Creek and across the boardwalk to the Ransome Bushland. Meet Lota Railway Station UBD Map 163 Q 11 Transport Train to Lota Station 7.30 am - TOOMBUL WALK Meet Toombul Railway Station UBD Map 140 L 4 MONDAY 30 th 3.30 pm MINNIPPI PARKLANDS CIRCUIT a very nice walk along the banks of Bulimba Creek and around the lovely Minnippi lagoons where wildlife abounds. Meet Meadowlands Picnic Ground, Meadowlands Rd, Carina UBD Map 182 D 1 (Belmont Road side of bridge)

7 TUESDAY 31 st 10 am - MANSFIELD TO CARINDALE - Walking trails through bushland and bikepaths through parkland make a pleasant walk. Distance 7 km mostly flat terrain, one uphill section Meet Mansfield Park bus stop UBD Map 201 R 5 Transport Bus Cityxpress Mt Gravatt Wishart 180 departs 9.20 am Queen Street Bus Station 3a Finish Carindale Shopping Centre