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1 event map book BRISBANE 60KM BRISBANE 100KM SATURDAY 18 SUNDAY 19 JUNE 2016 LAKE MANCHESTER TO MOUNT COOT-THA FRIDAY 17 SUNDAY 19 JUNE 2016 LAKE MANCHESTER TO MOUNT COOT-THA EVENT SPONSORS

2 WELCOME WELCOME HAMMERMEISTER ROAD BUSH MOUNT NEBO MOUNT GLORIOUS ROAD THIS MAP BOOK HAS BEEN PREPARED TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE EVENT TRAIL, BY. IT IS DESIGNED TO BE YOUR PRIMARY NAVIGATIONAL AID DURING PRE-EVENT TRAINING AND THROUGHOUT THE EVENT WEEKEND. Oxfam Trailwalker is a tough event. Much of the trail covers difficult terrain and you will be exposed to the elements for many hours. It requires appropriate and committed training and Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane 2016 preparation. By registering for Oxfam Trailwalker, you have accepted responsibility for your own conduct and overview for the risks inherent map in such a demanding endurance event. A planned approach, adequate training, familiarity with the trail and a thorough knowledge of the event rules and the safety information provided on the website and in the Training and Preparation Guide will help to minimise risk to you and your team. We hope you enjoy Oxfam Trailwalker! Our rangers can t be everywhere to help you. LAKE MANCHESTER start 100km & 60km LAKE MANCHESTER LAKE MANCHESTER ROAD MOUNT NEBO ROAD SCRUB ROAD BUSH blue gum Flats campground BUSH GOLD CREEK RESERVOIR GOLD CREEK ENOGGERA DAM GOLD CREEK ROAD BROOKFIELD GAP CREEK ROAD WALKABOUT CREEK MOGGILL ROAD WATERWORKS ROAD SIR SAMUEL GRIFFITH DRIVE WESTERN FREEWAY FINISH MOUNT COOT-THA BRISBANE CITY BRISBANE RIVER Play it safe at our dams, lakes and parks during Oxfam Trailwalker. BRISBANE RIVER KHOLO ROAD FACILITIES FIRST AID BASIC FOOD FOR TEAMS^ WATER SUPPORT CREW ACCESS PRIVATE CAMPING 100KM START LAKE MANCHESTER YES YES Cold YES NO BLUE GUM FLATS CAMPGROUND, (BUSH ) YES YES Hot & cold NO NO HAMMERMEISTER ROAD (BUSH ) YES YES Hot & cold NO NO LAKE MANCHESTER YES YES Hot & cold YES YES 60KM START LAKE MANCHESTER NO YES Cold YES NO SCRUB ROAD (BUSH ) YES YES Hot & cold NO NO GOLD CREEK RESERVOIR, UPPER BROOKFIELD YES YES Hot & cold Yes Limited # YES WALKABOUT CREEK, THE GAP YES YES Hot & cold YES NO FINISH MOUNT COOT-THA YES YES Hot & cold YES NO # Support Crew accessed via shuttle bus to Brookfield oval. ^ Additional food vendors, sausage sizzles, etc will be provided at some checkpoints for an additional cost in some instances. These will be detailed in the final briefing notes provided approximately 10 days prior to the event. TRAIL PROFILE See USING THIS MAP BOOK for details on the rating system used. 5 HAMMERMEISTER ROAD BLUE GUM FLATS CAMPGROUND 100KM START LAKE MANCHESTER 60KM START LAKE MANCHESTER 60KM START LAKE MANCHESTER SCRUB ROAD GOLD CREEK FINISH MOUNT COOT-THA WALKABOUT CREEK Visit seqwater.com.au/playitsafe 11.6KM 12.9KM 16.5KM 17.3KM* 16.1KM 12.7KM 12.9KM 0KM 0KM 11.6KM 24.5KM 41KM 18.3KM 34.4KM 47.1KM 58.3KM 74.4KM 87.1KM 60KM 100KM

3 USING THIS MAP BOOK TRAIL ESSENTIALS THIS MAP BOOK USES TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS TO COMMUNICATE THE TRAIL. IF YOU HAVEN T USED TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS PREVIOUSLY, YOU SHOULD SPEND SOME TIME BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAPS USED IN THIS BOOKLET AND UNDERTAKE FURTHER READING TO INCREASE YOUR NAVIGATION SKILLS BEFORE VENTURING OUT ON THE TRAIL. Below is some basic advice adapted from the Geoscience Australia educational booklet Map Reading Guide: How to Use Topographic Maps, which is available from MAP SCALE The maps contained in this booklet are scaled 1:25,000 (unless otherwise indicated) which means that each centimetre represented on the map is 25,000 centimetres (or 250 metres) on the ground. CONTOURS Topographical maps use contour lines, which join points of equal height to represent the relief on the terrain depicted. If the contour lines are close together, the terrain is steep. Contour lines that are far apart indicate land with gentle slopes. It is also worth being aware of the contour interval, which is the vertical between adjacent contour lines. This information allows the user to determine altitude at any point on the map. SYMBOLS USED ON THE MAPS Sealed 17 M5 Unsealed Highway / Motorway Main road Minor road Vehicular track Horse trail Road route marker Railway, Station Powewline Contour with value Cliff Spot height WHICH WAY IS NORTH? To assist in making correct directional decisions, the use of a magnetic compass is highly recommended for anyone who ventures into the bush. A compass works on the principle that the pivoting magnetised needle (or the north point of the swinging dial) always points to the north magnetic pole. An icon is included on topographical maps indicating the direction of grid north, so the beginner map user can use their compass to orient their map to the north before confidently navigating their way along their intended route. MAP COORDINATES AND GRID REFERENCES Topographical maps show coordinates in two ways: geographical coordinates (given as latitude and longitude); or as grid coordinates (given as easting and northing values). These coordinates are useful to either find or express a location on the map. For simplicity, grid coordinates will be used in this map book to reference points of directional significance and for you to communicate your position in an emergency. Grid lines are the equally spaced vertical and horizontal intersecting lines superimposed over the maps. The vertical grid lines that run north-south are known as eastings, and the horizontals running east-west are known as northings. Each grid line is numbered at the edge of the map and the between the adjacent grid lines represents one kilometre. W Lake Water courses Small dam Reservoir Building Gate Bridge Floodway Helipad Water point (NON POTABLE) Bush camping Information Lookout Place of interest VEGETATION CLASSIFICATION Rainforest Rainforest riparian Sclerophyll forest Dry sclerophyll forest To reference a point on the map, a six-figure grid reference will specify the position to an accuracy of one-tenth of the grid interval (or to within 100 metres). To create a six-figure grid reference you need to: 1. Locate the easting or vertical grid line to the left of the point of interest and read the two figure easting value from the edge of the map. This number becomes the first two digits in the six-figure reference. 2. Visually divide the grid square that contains the point of interest by 10 increments. Estimate the number of increments from the vertical grid line to the point. This number (0 to 9) becomes the third digit in the six-figure reference. 3. Locate the northing or horizontal grid line below the point of interest and add the two figure northing digits to the reference. 4. Estimate the number of increments up from the horizontal grid line to the point. This digit completes the six-figure grid reference. RATING The difficulty ratings in this map book have been developed using the Australian Walking Track Grading System, which forms part of the national industry standard to assist walkers in judging the suitability of trails to their walking ability. Each section is graded from its hardest component; it may have some easier components than the ultimate grade. For further details about the grading system employed, search Australian Walking Track Grading System online. (horses, cyclists, pedestrian access) (cyclists, pedestrian access) AS National Park boundary Vehicular / management track Vehicular / management track Walking track Apiary site THE INFORMATION BELOW CONTAINS KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU ARE OUT ON THE TRAIL. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE TRAINING AND PREPARATION GUIDE AND ON THE WEBSITE. BUSH S For the most part, you ll be walking on fire trails in the middle of remote bushland in D Aguilar National Park. While the terrain itself will be quite forgiving, there will be plenty of big hills along the way, as well as bush checkpoints featuring basic amenities and no support crews. The bush checkpoints are: Checkpoint 1, Blue Gum Flats Campground (100km only) Checkpoint 2, Hammermeister Road (100km only) Checkpoint 4, Scrub Road (100km & 60km) As the bush checkpoints do not have the space or facilities to support resting for long periods, teams should plan for only short rest stops and schedule the major rests or sleeps at the support crew accessible checkpoints. The checkpoint types should be a major consideration for your team when developing an event strategy. TRAIL ETIQUETTE You share the walking trails used for the event with the general public. Be considerate of other users at all times. Always respect the requests of landowners and land managers. In National Parks, you must abide by the conditions of park entry. Mountain bike riders frequently use the trails in D Aguilar National Park and Mount Coot-tha Forest Park. They are legitimate recreational users of Queensland parks, just like you. You should be aware of their presence within the parks and be considerate of their access to the trails. Be aware that recreational motorbike riders have been known to illegally use trails within Southern D Aguilar National Park. You should move off the trail if you encounter motorbikes during training or the event. At all times remain alert for their approach. MOBILE RECEPTION Mobile phone reception varies along the trail and there are some areas of the trail where mobile phones may not have any reception. Telstra currently has the best coverage. To improve your team s chances of having mobile reception during training and the event, we recommend all teams carry phones connected to at least two different network providers. NIGHT WALKING Walking at night requires special vigilance on the part of all team members to reduce the risk of injury. All team members should carry a torch with extra batteries. Ensure that your team includes night walking in your training. FLASH FLOODING Certain sections of the trail may be subject to flash flooding. You should exercise extreme caution when crossing creeks as water levels can rise rapidly. You should not attempt to cross any swollen or rapidly flowing waterways. ROAD CROSSINGS The trail crosses public roads. Take care when crossing or walking alongside roads during training and the event. During the event, the instructions provided by our marshals and the signage at each crossing must be followed to ensure your safety. FIRST AID Each team is required to carry a first aid kit, including a thermal blanket for each team member and pressure bandages to treat injuries such as sprains, blisters, cuts and snake or spider bites. Snakes are a real danger on the event trail during the summer months when you are training. Left alone and unprovoked, snakes present little danger, however, should someone be bitten, you must be aware of the correct treatment. Team members are encouraged to learn basic first aid techniques and be aware of each other s pre-existing health concerns or injuries. HYDRATION Proper hydration is critical. You can place your body in serious danger by not drinking enough water and becoming dehydrated or by drinking too much water causing hyponatremia. You need to find the perfect balance between the two. Insufficient consumption of fluids can cause dehydration. Symptoms are only apparent when you are already dehydrated and can include tiredness, irritability, tight/heavy feeling muscles, headache, dry mouth and lips. On the other hand, hyponatremia also known as water intoxication is an extremely dangerous condition that can rapidly lead to coma and may result in death. It occurs when too much water has been consumed, causing reduced salt levels in the blood and body tissues. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, headaches and lack of coordination. To maintain the correct hydration levels and avoid dehydration or hyponatremia, drink a combination of electrolytes and water, and continually monitor you fluid intake. Drink enough so you don t feel thirsty and are urinating at normal periods. If you are not urinating, or your urine is dark in colour, you may be dehydrated. If urination becomes frequent and clear-coloured, you may be drinking too much. HYPOTHERMIA The temperature can drop dramatically during the event and a lack of sufficient clothing, or getting wet, can cause hypothermia. Symptoms can include fatigue, shivering, muscle spasms, clammy skin, stammering and hallucinations. If you become hypothermic, change out of wet clothes immediately, cover your head, face, neck and body with warm clothing, consume hot drinks and high-calorie food to maintain body temperature and seek medical help. Appropriate clothing should be carried at all times. HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEATSTROKE During strenuous activity, the body s temperature can rise and result in heat exhaustion and potentially heatstroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include severe thirst, muscle weakness, nausea and headache. Symptoms of heatstroke can include severe headache, confusion, irritability, difficulties breathing, elevation of body temperature and flushed, hot skin. Heatstroke can be fatal. If a team member exhibits these symptoms, find a shady area, administer frequent sips of water, remove excess clothing and seek medical help. To prevent heat exhaustion, always maintain adequate fluid intake. OVERUSE OF PAIN KILLERS Take care if using medications during the event and/or training. Overuse of pain killers can lead to serious health complications and hospitalisation. If you intend to use medications of any kind during the event, seek professional medical advice. OUR ENVIRONMENT Leave nothing but footprints on the trail. We ask that you make Oxfam Trailwalker a lowimpact event by recycling wherever possible and discarding your waste during training and the event in sustainable ways. Carry out all rubbish and bury your human waste and toilet paper. Alternatively, carry out used toilet paper in a snap-lock bag. A small garden trowel weighs the same as a muesli bar. To help Oxfam Australia reduce the event s environmental impact, please make every effort to catch public transport where available, or carpool to and from the trail when training.

4 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DURING TRAINING Training for Oxfam Trailwalker is a necessary commitment. If you choose to train on the event trail, you need to ensure that you and your fellow team-mates remain safe at all times. Remember, you re responsible for your safety during training, so follow these tips to stay safe and enjoy yourself. Before you go: Check the Bureau of Meteorology website for weather conditions, forecasts and warnings. Check park alerts on the NPSR website at for the latest information on trail conditions and track closures. Take some friends with you. Never walk alone. Always carry your Map Book and a compass. Leave details of your planned route, estimated completion time, vehicles, and fellow walkers with a friend, relative or other reliable person in case you get lost. This person is responsible for contacting the police if you are overdue. Ensure you pack a torch just in case you don t reach your intended destination before night fall, and that you are carrying fully charged mobile phones. During your walk: Always carry a first aid kit including one thermal blanket per person and wet weather gear. Wear a hat and sunscreen to avoid sunburn. Detour around any snakes. Never provoke them. Stay on the track. Read all signs carefully. Where the trail traverses alongside a road, don t walk on the road. Walk single file on the verge. Always take more water than you think you ll need and drink frequently. Don t drink creek or tank water. Even apparently pure water can be contaminated. If you become lost or require emergency assistance, remain calm, conserve energy, seek shelter and wait for assistance once you have made contact with the emergency services. Do not split up, as doing so may result in rescuers having to look for two lost parties. Never leave an injured person alone. DURING THE EVENT During the event, there will be trail markers along the entire trail with unique numbers that relate to specific locations on the master event map at the Control Centre. If you are lost, injured or require emergency assistance during the event, provide the number of the nearest trail marker to help rescue crews locate you. Do not remove trail markers under any circumstances. EMERGENCY CONTACTS DURING TRAINING In an emergency CALL 000 If you can t reach 000, call 112 which connects to all carriers in emergency situations. DURING THE EVENT In an emergency or for any other assistance call the event emergency number NOTE: The event emergency number is only available on the event weekend. Photo: Richard Kendall/OxfamAUS Photo: Michael Myers/OxfamAUS

5 TRAIL SECTION 1 100KM START LAKE MANCHESTER to BLUE GUM FLATS CAMPGROUND (BUSH) 100KM 11.6km 11.6km Checkpoint 1 closes at 2pm Friday to 100km participants 60KM N/A N/A Checkpoint 1 is not part of the 60km 3 Training notes: The Start area is located at 664 Lake Manchester Rd. This is not accessible during training. For training, you can access the trail via the next gate on the left on Lake Manchester Rd. This is approximately 1km longer then the 1st section km Depart the checkpoint area via gate to the left of the house. Turn left onto trail. 1A km Passing under the power lines follow the trail right and continue down towards the river. 1B km Bear left and follow the Brisbane River (South East) 1C km Before the fence, turn left up track. 1D km Continue right through gate following track 1E km As you reach the top of the hill continue straight across the staggerd four way crossing. 1F km At the power lines, turn right and follow the power lines down the hill. 1G km Pass through locked gate (this will be open during event). 1H km Pass through the gate and turn left on Shelley Rd over causeway. 1I km 1J km Turn left at the road junction and continue along Kholo Road. This section is not suitable for training. There will be traffic management during the event weekend for participant safety. At the junction of Lake Manchester Rd, carefully cross in to Kholo Break through gate directly opposite. 1K km Continue right on South Lake Manchester Road. The lake will be on your left. 1L km Continue straight on Light Line Road (where South Lake Manchester Road ends), 1M km At the junction of Creek Road and Light Line Road. Turn left and continue on Light Line Road km Enter checkpoint area at Blue Gum Flats campground on your right. NOTE: Checkpoint 1 is a bush checkpoint and therefore is strictly not accessible to support crews.

6 TRAIL SECTION 2 (1 OF 2) TO BLUE GUM FLATS CAMPGROUND (BUSH) HAMMERMEISTER ROAD (BUSH) 100KM 12.9KM 24.5KM Checkpoint 2 closes at 5:30pm Friday to 100km participants 60KM N/A N/A Checkpoint 2 is not part of the 60km Training Notes: 4 Please note that both checkpoint 1 and checkpoint 2 are non support crew checkpoints. Hammermeister Road is only accessible via Forestry Road, Please do not access via Mt Nebo Road km Exit the checkpoint area and continue north on Light Line Road. 2A km Continue right on Light Line Road at the junction with Branch Creek Road. 2B km Continue left uphill on Light Line Road at the junction with Light Line Link Break. 2C km Continue straight on Light Line road at the junction with Job 6 Break. CAUTION: Please keep to the right of the trail, keeping a from the bee hives on the left. CONTINUED ON MAP 2 Count the 40 species of eucalypt throughout this section of trail, which, when in flower, attract butterflies, bees, birds and bats. Help keep our forests healthy by ensuring your clothes and boots are clean of dirt and seeds to prevent the spread of weeds and disease.

7 TRAIL SECTION 2 (2 OF 2) TO BLUE GUM FLATS CAMPGROUND (BUSH) HAMMERMEISTER ROAD (BUSH) 100KM 12.9KM 24.5KM Checkpoint 2 closes at 5:30pm Friday to 100km participants 60KM N/A N/A Checkpoint 2 is not part of the 60km Training notes: 4 Please note that both checkpoint 1 and checkpoint 2 are non support crew checkpoints. Hammermeister Road is only accessible via Forestry Road, Please do not access via Mt Nebo Road. 2C km 2D km Continue straight on Light Line road at the junction with Job 6 Break. CAUTION: Possible bee hive location, if hives are present keep to the right of the trail, keeping a from the bee hives on the left. Continue straight on passing through gate and join Forestry Road (bitumen) bearing left downhill. Please take extra care on this section, walk in single file along the left verge of the road, watching for vehicles. 2E km Bear left onto gravel road (Hammermeister Road but not signposted) km Enter Checkpoint area (at QPWS gate)

8 TRAIL SECTION 3 (1 OF 2) HAMMERMEISTER ROAD (BUSH) to LAKE MANCHESTER 100KM 16.5km 41km Checkpoint 3 closes at 2.30am SATURDAY to 100km participants 4 Training notes: It s important to train on all sections of the trail, particularly the less accessible ones. Give yourself the best preparation possible for event weekend by involving your support crew in helping you train on this section km 3A km Depart checkpoint taking Hammermeister Road to the south-east back towards Forestry Road. Turn right onto Forestry Road. Turn right onto trail, Shortly after passing through a gate the trail turns sharply left around a concrete structure. Please take care in this section. 3B km At the T junction at the bottom of the hill turn right onto Taylors Break 3C km Keep right on Taylors Break. 3D km 3E km Keep Left on Taylors Break. Please take extra care in this section as it is a steep decent on loose terrain. Shortly after crossing the creek continue straight on to Branch Creek Road. Cross over Cabbage Tree Range Road and Job 6 Break. Lake Manchester provides drinking water for south east Queensland so please take care of this precious water source. Anything you bring in, you should take out; especially your waste! Look out for the many water birds and freshwater turtles that call Lake Manchester home.

9 TRAIL SECTION 3 (2 OF 2) HAMMERMEISTER ROAD (BUSH) to LAKE MANCHESTER 100KM 16.5km 41km Checkpoint 3 closes at 2.30am SATURDAY to 100km participants 4 Training notes: It s important to train on all sections of the trail, particularly the less accessible ones. Give yourself the best preparation possible for event weekend by involving your support crew in helping you train on this section. 3E km Shortly after crossing the creek continue straight on to Branch Creek Road. Cross over Cabbage Tree Range Road and Job 6 Break. 3F km At the junction turn right onto North Lake Manchester Road. 3G km At the junction continue left on North Lake Manchester Road. 3H km At the junction continue left on North Lake Manchester Road. 3I km At the junction continue left on North Lake Manchester Road. 3J km 3K km km Passing the dam wall, continue downhill and bear right onto a gravel road. Shortly after turn right at the T intersection. At the end of the access road, you will reach a locked gate, just prior to the picnic grounds. Pass through the gate and continue straight towards the toilet block on your left. Turn right and walk through the recreation area keeping the MWSB structure to your left and the covered picnic area to your right. Checkpoint 3 will be situated in the open fields beyond the picnic area, adjacent to Lake Manchester Road.

10 TRAIL SECTION 4 (1 OF 2) LAKE MANCHESTER to SCRUB ROAD (BUSH) 100KM 17.3km 58.3km Checkpoint 4 closes at 3PM SATURDAY to all participants 60KM 17.3km 18.3km Checkpoint 4 closes at 3PM SATURDAY to all participants Training notes: 4 Although the creeks on this section (between 4E & 4G) will most likely be dry during training, they may be flowing on event weekend. Be sure to have strategies in place to ensure you are prepared for getting your feet wet. Look out for our regular trail updates and training advice through enews. MAP REF GRID REF CUMULATIVE 100KM CUMULATIVE 60KM INSTRUCTION NA 0km km 1km 4A km 1.8km 4B km 2.5km 4C km 4.6km 4D km 7.6km 4E km 8.3km 4F km 10.2km 60km Start only: Depart the Start area via gate to the left of the house. Turn right onto trail. Safely cross Lake Manchester Road at direction of marshals and continue through the gate opposite (100km checkpoint 3 area) head right through gate near the disused stock yard. Depart the checkpoint through the gate next to the disused stockyard (not via the gate onto Lake Manchester Road). Walk through the centre of the grassed clearing then over the raised walkway. CAUTION: Be aware of water and trip hazards in the clearing. Walk through the recreation area, towards the MWSB structures. Enter the trail at the locked gate at the bottom of the car park. At the fork in the trail, take the trail on the right and continue until you reach the cattle grids and fence line. At the cattle grid and fence line, walk to the gate and pass through to the left-hand side to access South Lake Manchester Road (un-signposted). Do not take the path to the left down towards the lake. Pass through the side of two locked gates (approximately 200 metres apart) and continue along South Lake Manchester Road. Continue straight on Light Line Road (where South Lake Manchester Road Ends). At the junction of Light Line Road and Creek Road, turn right into Creek Road. CAUTION: Creek Road contains numerous creek crossings so extra care is required to ensure your safety, particularly after rain. There will be a water stop located 300m down Light Line Road (checkpoint 1) during the event weekend. At the junction of Creek Road and Light Line Link Break, continue straight ahead along Creek Road, heading north. NOTE: Checkpoint 4 is a bush checkpoint and therefore is strictly not accessible to support crews.

11 TRAIL SECTION 4 (2 OF 2) LAKE MANCHESTER to SCRUB ROAD (BUSH) 100KM 17.3km 58.3km Checkpoint 4 closes at 3PM SATURDAY to all participants 60KM 17.3km 18.3km Checkpoint 4 closes at 3PM SATURDAY to all participants Training notes: 4 Although the creeks on this section (between 4E & 4G) will most likely be dry during training, they may be flowing on event weekend. Be sure to have strategies in place to ensure you are prepared for getting your feet wet. Look out for our regular trail updates and training advice through enews. MAP REF GRID REF CUMULATIVE 100KM CUMULATIVE 60KM INSTRUCTION 4F km 10.2km 4G km 14.4km 4H km 16.6km At the junction of Creek Road and Light Line Link Break, continue straight ahead along Creek Road, heading north. At the junction of Creek Road and Augies Road, continue to the right on Creek Road. At the junction of Creek Road and Gold Creek Boundary Break, turn left onto Gold Creek Boundary Break. 4I km 17.6km km 18.8km At the junction of Gold Creek Boundary Break and South Boundary Road turn left into South Boundary Road. Arrive at the site of Checkpoint 4 (at the storm shelter and water tank) at the junction of South Boundary Road and Scrub Road. NOTE: Checkpoint 4 is a bush checkpoint and therefore is strictly not accessible to support crews. Prepare yourself for the 17 creek crossings in this section and enjoy the small creamy blossoms of the red ash trees that lead you along Creek Road. Help us maintain these areas of natural beauty by staying on the tracks and not marking the trail or trees in any way during training or on the event weekend.

12 TRAIL SECTION 5 SCRUB ROAD (BUSH) to GOLD CREEK RESERVOIR 100KM 17km 74.3km Checkpoint 5 closes at 8.30pm Saturday to all participants 60KM 17km 34.3km Checkpoint 5 closes at 8.30pm Saturday to all participants 4 Training notes: Please arrange to be dropped off at entrance to Scrub Road as there is insufficient space for parking. There are some steep hills along Gold Creek Boundary, which can be slippery due to loose stones km Depart the checkpoint heading south along South Boundary Road. 5A km At the junction of South Boundary Road and Creek Road, keep right and turn into Gold Creek Boundary Break. 5B km At the junction of Creek Road continue left on Gold Creek Boundary Break. 5C km At the gate at the top of the hill bear left keeping on Gold Creek Boundary Break. CAUTION: This section contains hills with a steep decent and loose underfoot. Please take extra care. 5D km At the junction of Leahys Break continue on Gold Creek Boundary Break. 5E km Keep left on Gold Creek Boundary Break. 5F km 5G KM Just before the dam wall turn onto the single file foot path and continue around the reservoir. At the T junction turn right on to trail and continue down the hill. At the next junction shortly after, keep heading straight. 5H KM At the T junction turn right onto trail and follow main path around reservoir. 5I KM KM Exit the path at the bottom of the spillway and cross the concrete section onto the grass. Continue past toilet block. Checkpoint is located at the bottom of the grass bank of the dam wall. Please do not feed animals or leave food in the national park as this can harm our wildlife. Take a small bag or container with you for food scraps and rubbish.

13 TRAIL SECTION 6 GOLD CREEK RESERVOIR to WALKABOUT CREEK 100km 12.9km 87.2km Checkpoint 6 closes at 4.30am SUNDAY to all participants 60km 12.9km 47.2km Checkpoint 6 closes at 4.30am SUNDAY to all participants Training notes: 4 The trail is not marked for training and the area around Enoggra Reservoir can become overgrown quite quickly so it s important to follow your map book closely. Before training at night, familiarise yourself with the section by walking in daylight. The trail will be fully slashed and marked on event weekend. NOTE: Keep noise to a minimum in residential areas km Exit the checkpoint over the causeway and walk towards the car park. Just before the gate to the car park turn left up forest trail (Gold Creek Road.) 6A km At the split bear left and continue on the lower trail. 6B km At the large junction turn right and continue under power lines. 6C km At the junction of Holmans Break continue right. 6D km At the junction of 69 Break continue right. 6E km 6F km 6G km 6H km 6I km On top of the crest turn left into E Break. Please note there is a sign post saying E Break approx. 20m down trail. Continue down towards Enoggera Reservoir. Just before you reach the reservoir bear left at the fork and continue clockwise around the water on Reservoir Break. Keeping the water on your right. At the junction of Duck Creek Road turn right for about 30m then bear left about and continue on Reservoir Break. At the top of the steep hill, turn right at the junction of First Gate Break and continue on Reservoir Break. As you enter the paved area of Walkabout Creek recreational area keep on the main path adjacent to the lake KM The checkpoint area is on the open grass area just past the mountain bike track. Listen out for the high-pitched creaks of the Eastern Sedge Frogs that call during rains.

14 TRAIL SECTION 7 WALKABOUT CREEK to FINISH MOUNT COOT-THA 100KM 12.2km 100km The Finish closes at 8.30am Sunday to all participants 60KM 12.2km 60km The Finish closes at 8.30am Sunday to all participants Training notes: 4 If you have not trained at night before, this section is a good place to start, as it is close to the city and is popular with other walkers. The trail can look very different at night so training on all sections at night is recommended. NOTE: Keep noise to a minimum in residential areas (particularly Greenford Street) km 7A km 7B km 7C km 7D km 7E km 7F km 7G km 7H km Exit the checkpoint area to the south towards the dam wall. Bear right across the small grass area just past the dam wall and continue past the locked gate. NOTE: Gate is only open during the event weekend and not accessible during training. Head left keeping the fence closely on your left hand side continue through 2nd gate into the Gap Creek park and ride area. Turn right and follow the path around the car park. Cross the bus way at the pedestrian crossing and walk past the bus shelters and cross at the second pedestrian crossing. Turn right down the hill towards the large SEQ Water gate. NOTE: Please note this gate is only open during event weekend and is not accessible during training. Follow the road over causeway. On the grass area turn left up track opposite the yellow fenced off SEQ water building. Continue up the hill past the residential properties. Continue up passing through the gate and join South Boundary Road heading right in a southerly direction. At the junction of South Boundary and Boscombe Road Trail turn left onto Boscombe Road Trail. Caution: Watch out for mountain bikers in this area At the junction of Boscombe Road Trail and the Goanna Trail turn left into the Goanna Trail. This is followed by a steep descent. Caution: Watch out for mountain bikers in this area At the gate onto Gap Creek Road, carefully cross the road and enter Gap Creek Reserve. Caution: Watch out for mountain bikers in this area Continue right past toilet block and enter the Bellbird Trail. Caution: Watch out for mountain bikers in this area 7I km Continue right on Bellbird Trail. 7J km Turn left onto Greenford St. Please respect the environment and do not cut this corner across native vegetation. 7K km Carefully cross Fleming Rd and enter the park via the Honey Eater Trail. 7L km Continue straight on Honey Eater Trail. 7M km Pass through the gate and follow the pathway on the right and carefully cross Sir Samuel Griffith Drive. 7N KM Enter the right hand track through yellow gate KM The Finish area is the large car park on Sir Samuel Griffith Drive. Enter site via locked gate which will be open during the event weekend.

15 BRISBANE SUPPORTERS BRISBANE Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane PO Box 1429 Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Call: (07) twitter.com/oaustrailwalker facebook.com/oxfamtrailwalkeraustralia instagram.com/oaustrailwalker trailwalker.oxfam.org.au/forum ABN: OXFAM.ORG.AU/TRAILWALKER