Name: Enoggera Reservoir, Walkabout Creek + optional cafe cuppa (2.5kms)
Start: 2024-09-22T10:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-09-22T12:00:00+10:00

Join me to walk half of Walkabout Creek's Araucaria track around Enoggera Reservoir, which is about 1km from The Gap park 'n' ride bus stop. We'll start at the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre carpark, along the Araucaria walking track, up to the beginning of the loop and return along the same track to the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre's cafe for an optional, post-walk cuppa at the [Walkabout Creek Cafe](https://www.walkaboutcreek.com.au/cafe/).

Longer option: if you and others want to walk the Araucaria loop, I can wait for you at the loop entrance while you walk the additional distance - about 2kms.

Minimum number of attendees for this walk to go ahead: 3, including me (across both this group and the [Brisbane Shorter Walks](https://4142298.xyz/brisbane-shorter-walks/) Meetup groups)

**Approximate distance:** about 2.5 km. (return)
**Terrain:** [Grade 3](https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/before-you-visit/visit-with-care/walk-with-care#track-grades) \- some walking experience recommended\. Unpaved\, dirt\, rough surface\. Some steps and steep hill for about 200 metres at the beginning of the track\.

**Walking speed/duration:** I will walk slow-paced (about 1km in 20 mins) as I haven't done walks on unpaved/dirt tracks for a long while. Depending upon the group, the walk itself will last about 45 minutes with about 30 mins to 45 mins. at the cafe, after the walk.

**Meeting place/time:** meet at in front of the [Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre](https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/walkabout-creek-discovery-centre) entrance between 10am and 10:15am. I will depart at 10:15am sharp. I will wear a medium-blue North Face fleece jacket, red backpack and the brown, wide-brimmed hat from my profile photo.

Details about [Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre](https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/walkabout-creek-discovery-centre) and [map](https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/166666/walkabout-creek-discovery-centre-map.pdf). Araucaria track is in the top, right-hand side of the map.

**Getting there:** parking lots at Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre or at The Gap park 'n' ride (see the left-hand side of this [map](https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/166666/walkabout-creek-discovery-centre-map.pdf)). Or catch the bus to The Gap park 'n' ride and walk about 1 km to the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre. Public transit info [here](https://translink.com.au/).

**What to bring:** Bring sunhat, sunscreen, filled water bottle, weather-suitable clothing, and wear comfortable walking shoes (I will wear hiking boots) - sandals/flip flops not advisable due to the rough, dirt track.

(Optional) gold coin donation appreciated to assist with Meetup's monthly subscription fees. (Optional ice-breaker) fun-fact about yourself - or just mention one of your favourite things.

**More info about walking for exercise:** including what to bring, how to prepare if you're starting out: [HealthDirect - Walking for Exercise](https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/walking-for-exercise). For your own health safety, check with your health practitioner if you are starting or resuming walking for exercise.

Rain cancels. If weather is uncertain, I will check the weather forecast 2 hours prior to start time and decide whether or not to cancel this event.

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