Day Walk – Somerset Circuit, Mt Mee Section, D’Aguilar National Park
Description: The Somerset Trail is a forest circuit beginning at The Gantry in the Mt Mee section of D’Aguilar National Park. It passes through a variety of forest types including scribbly-gum, rainforest and dry, open forest.
About halfway through the walk, there is a lookout providing great views west to Somerset Dam and the headwaters of Lake Wivenhoe to enjoy over morning tea. It is expected birds will be sighted. There are a couple of hills to be climbed so a moderate degree of fitness is required.
It is planned to have lunch back at The Gantry which is a leftover relic of the area’s timber industry. Bring a chair for lunch in case the tables are all occupied. Toilets are available at The Gantry but no water so ensure you bring adequate supplies.
This activity is supplementary to NPAQ’s Park of the Month Activity on the 18 October. See the website for details.
Walk Grading: Intermediate: – About 13km
Meet: At The Gantry at 8.30am. Allow 30-40 minutes to drive from Dayboro.
Directions: From Brisbane, head north to Dayboro. From Dayboro, take the Mt Mee Road climbing the range towards Mt Mee. About a kilometre or so past The Pitstop Café (on your left), turn left into Sellin Road and follow the directions to The Gantry.
N.B. The road from Dayboro to The Gantry climbs a range and has many tight corners. Please, take your time and drive with care.
What to Bring: Morning tea & lunch, 2+ litres water, light jacket, rain coat, torch, $5.00 NPA Fee and enthusiasm.
Limit: 12
Nominations: Register online at www.npaq.org.au.
Leader: Frank Freeman Mob: 0427 655 514; Email: frank_fr@bigpond.net.au