Date Claimers – Upcoming Excursions
The Upcoming Event timetable for 2026 can be accessed here: Planned Events 2026 as of Dec 2025
Brief Descriptions of some upcoming excursions are below.
Monday 4th to Wednesday 13th May, 2026; Leaders: Delma Clifton, Tom Wixted
Eungella National Park, QLD
Participants will arrive in Mackay on Monday 4th May in preparation for a tour of the Mackay Botanic Gardens on Tuesday 5th May. In the afternoon, we will travel to the Eungella Range and set up camp at Crediton Hall. Activities will include walks in Eungella National Park and trips to Eungella Dam, Finch Hatton Gorge, and (possibly) Mt Britton, Homevale National Park, an abandoned gold mining town and significant marine fossil site. A wonderful opportunity to explore this very special national park. https://parks.qld.gov.au/parks/eungella
Several Day Trips throughout 2026; Leader: Doug Smith
Flora and fauna of Bulimba Creek Catchment, Brisbane
Bulimba Creek, Brisbane is a complex network of creeks, ponds and wetlands covering 122 sq km. It includes 16 bushland remnants, 7 freshwater swamplands and 10 significant riparian wetlands (both fresh and saltwater). More than 1200 animal species and 900 plant species have been observed. In 2026, several QNC day excursions (dates to be advised) will seek to increase the observations in an iNaturalist Project covering the catchment area: https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/projects/flora-and-fauna-of-bulimba-creek-catchment
September or October, 2026; Final dates TBA; Leader: Herpetologist Steve K Wilson
Windorah, QLD
Don’t miss this one! Steve Wilson is well known to many QNC members who have enjoyed his fascinating talks at club meetings. Steve Wilson is a renowned Australian herpetologist, author, and photographer known for his extensive work on reptiles, particularly snakes. He has dedicated his career to documenting and understanding Australian reptiles, including authoring and co-authoring several influential books on the subject. For this excursion to Windorah and environs, Steve states “we would probably need about 5 days in the area to explore properly. There is a council-owned camp-ground in Windorah. Small and basic but would serve as a base. There is also bush camping on Cooper Creek about 15 km east of Windorah.
Excursion Secretary Cathie Duffy will assist QNC members with accommodation options. The plan is to travel to Windorah (about 2 days from Brisbane), spend 5 days in the field, and then allow 2 days to travel home.