Join our group to experience the beauty of Queensland’s Wallum heathlands in its prime blooming period. This is a perfect outing for photography enthusiasts and all those interested in knowing more about the botanical riches of South East Queensland.
This tour is designed to highlight the geography and ecology of the Wallum Heathlands north of Brisbane. We will examine the effects of the Pleistocene longshore sand transport system that has been referred to as the East Coast Sand River. The deposition of this sand led to extraordinary ecological communities dominated by wallum heathlands growing on acidic sandy soils. The waterways we will visit are typically rich in tannins with underlying Podosol soils, locally known as coffee rock.
The wallum heathland is not only endemically diverse and rich but also are adorned by attractive flowers, that culminate in an exhibition of late winter flourishing. We will discuss the animals who have evolved to live in these environments including the acid wallum frogs and the rare, eastern ground parrot. Discussions will focus on the effects fire, infertility, drought and waterlogging on this environment.
The excursions into the wallum communities include short walks at Beerwah Scientific Reserve and the Kathleen Macarthur Reserve at Currimundi. This expedition is organised by Ray Andrews, a local of the Sunshine Coast, award-winning naturalist and wildflower aficionado.
Lunch will be at your own expense at a café en-route.
When: Wednesday 26 August 2026. Departs Enoggera Bus Station at 8.30am.
Maximum 23 travellers. Please join waitlist if the maximum travellers have been reached.
Cost: $70 members, $80 non-members
Approx Timings:
0830 Pickup at Enoggera Train Station, Bus Parking area off Bus Lane on southern side of Station. Parking is off Glen Alva Terrace or nearby streets.
1000 drop off at Beerwah Scientific Reserve, Roys Rd Beerwah
1200 drop off at Beerwah for lunch, Simpson Street, Beerwah
1300 leave Beerwah
1330 drop off at Kathleen McArthur Reserve, Coongarra Esplanade, Currimundi
1500 leave Currimundi
1630 arrive Enoggera Train Station
Contact: Ray Andrews ph. 0409784410
Enquiries contact the RGSQ office +61 7 3368 2066 or email info@rgsq.org.au
