The Fassifern Field Naturalists Club Inc. would like to acknowledge the Yugarapul People, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our Club is founded, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present, their languages, customs, culture and connection to this wonderful country.

Saturday, 7 May 2022

May Outing - Autumn Camp, Queen Mary Falls near Killarney

Daggs Falls
downstream from Queen Mary Falls
photo: N. Crepin

Weather permitting

Time: 20, 21 and 22 May 2022, walks will commence from the QMF National Park car park at 9 am and after lunch outings will commence from the same car park at 1.00 pm .

Where: Queen Mary Falls near Killarney: the falls (Queen Mary, Browns and Daggs) are spectacular after all the recent rain.

You should have booked your site by now as the cabins and powered sites are often booked out, but you're still welcome as a day visitor. In case of changes to arrangements, please advise us of your attendance. Contact us at our email address before the 19th May while we are still at home. 

Directions: If you are towing a camper or caravan the route from Boonah through Cunningham's Gap is the only way to Queen Mary Falls. Once above the Main Range, whether you go through Yangan or Warwick is up to you. Yangan is about 10 minutes shorter but with many twists and road junctions. 

The Head Road cannot be accessed by caravans and the gravel road through Carneys Creek, White Swamp and Koreelah is very rough and potholed.

Activities:  walks to the different falls and nearby rainforest, frog spotting, birding, fungi hunts,
Fungi near Queen Mary Falls
photo: N. Crepin


spotlighting at night, marveling at the spectacular scenery and, of course, we can guarantee good company. We are allowed a campfire so please pack in some suitable wood. We will gather together for Happy Hour each evening so pack in your favourite nibblies.

Level of Fitness: as unfit as you like. You can sit in camp and let the wildlife come to you.

Facilities: 
There is very limited mobile contact at Queen Mary Falls. 
Campers At the caravan park there is an amenities blocks for showers and laundry facilities, a camp kitchen with wood heater for those cooler nights, gas BBQ, fridge, microwave, electric stove . Campfires are allowed in designated areas around the caravan park. Wood for campfires is supplied at $10 for a large bag or you can bring your own. BBQs are also available around the Park.
Day trippers: You will need to park in the public car park at the Q M Falls opposite the caravan park. Toilets, bbqs and picnic tables are there. It is a very popular spot and tables may be at a premium.

What to Bring: Everything you need for a good camp.

Upon Arrival: Please register in the Attendance Book and pay your $2 per person participant fee. 


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