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TRIP CANCELLED - No slots on the the return Ferry
We have been meaning to do a SEQ PradoPoint beach 4wding trip for a while and a great opportunity has come along. MICAT is running a special for the month of July only. It has reduced its fee to Moreton Island to $100 return for a 4wd and 2 passengers (extra adults in that vehicle though are $50 and children $35). This is a substantial saving off the normal cost to get to Moreton island and has not been that cheap for a very long time.
The fare is not valid leaving on a Friday and returning on a Sunday though as that is peak time so that why it has to be Sat - Mon. So you need the Monday off work.
The tentative plan to take the Prados over on the Saturday morning, spend the weekend camping, fishing, 4wding, relaxing, once we know numbers we can lock in spaces on the ferry next week.
There are plenty of trip reports for you to read on the forum of what this fantastic island has to offer. Also Hema and 4wd action recently did trips there which you can look up.
We have a few options of where to camp, good ones include Northpoint, Blue Lagoon or Ben Eva but can decide on that later but for now we will need to get the ferry booked. I will post up the camp site plan on Monday and check total spots left available then.
It will be good to kick back with a beer or two in front of the fire for a catch-up as usual. If you’re interested in joining us put your name down below so we can check spaces early next week (we cant see how much is left online) , it’s always good to meet some of the new SEQ PP faces and catch up with the regulars.
Date: Saturday 26th to Monday 28th of July 2014.
UHF: Channel 16
Time: Leave Brisbane Port MICAT ferry at 8.30am Saturday 26th. Camping Saturday and Sunday night and leaving on the 3.30pm Monday Ferry from the wrecks back to Brisbane. Arrive Brisbane Port about 5pm
Location: Moreton Island.
Difficulty Level: 4/10. This is a weekend of sand /beach driving. Not difficult 4wding.
Suggest a set of Maxtrax or similar may come in handy.
Directions
From Brisbane:
It leaves from Moreton Island Adventures at the Port of Brisbane.
Detailed directions are here
https://www.moretonislandadventures..../getting-there
Costs:
Ferry - MICAT Ferry - $100 as per above.
Vehicle Access permit required to drive on the Island. 1 month Permit is $45.10
Camping permit – 2 people for 2 nights is $23
Full list of other options are here http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/experien...ping_fees.html
So an indicative total would be about $168.10 for the 2 for the 3 days.
Weather: Hopefully a fine Winters Weekend. It will be cold at night, so take some warm clothes.
Island Map: http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/mo...p-rec-area.pdf
Details: The plan is to meet at the MICAT office on Saturday morning say 7.30-7.45am, to catch the 8.30am ferry. Don’t be late. Spending the day exploring, then making our way to camp, set up and have a few beers over dinner in front of the fire with good company. (fires are allowed in the designated camp sites but you must bring your wood) Sunday we will spend the day on the tracks, fishing relaxing. Infact there is plenty to do, like explore some of the old ruins, sand boarding down the dunes, 4wding, cape Moreton lighthouse etc, then on Monday leaving on the 3.30pm ferry from the wrecks. We will be back in Brisbane Port around 5pm.
BYO Tents/Swags, cooking gear, food and water, fishing gear for the three days. Please plan to be self sufficient.
There are toilets at The wrecks, Ben-EVA, Northpoint, Cape Moreton , Eagers beach etc.
Cold showers at the major campsites as well.
Of course, the usual trip disclaimer applies:
PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER BELOW; IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO AGREE TO THE TERMS SET OUT THEREIN THEN PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND. THIS INCLUDES PRADOPOINT MEMBERS & THEIR FAMILIES & FRIENDS!
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...claimer-Notice
Current List
Gumboot
Cheers
Robert
We have been meaning to do a SEQ PradoPoint beach 4wding trip for a while and a great opportunity has come along. MICAT is running a special for the month of July only. It has reduced its fee to Moreton Island to $100 return for a 4wd and 2 passengers (extra adults in that vehicle though are $50 and children $35). This is a substantial saving off the normal cost to get to Moreton island and has not been that cheap for a very long time.
The fare is not valid leaving on a Friday and returning on a Sunday though as that is peak time so that why it has to be Sat - Mon. So you need the Monday off work.
The tentative plan to take the Prados over on the Saturday morning, spend the weekend camping, fishing, 4wding, relaxing, once we know numbers we can lock in spaces on the ferry next week.
There are plenty of trip reports for you to read on the forum of what this fantastic island has to offer. Also Hema and 4wd action recently did trips there which you can look up.
We have a few options of where to camp, good ones include Northpoint, Blue Lagoon or Ben Eva but can decide on that later but for now we will need to get the ferry booked. I will post up the camp site plan on Monday and check total spots left available then.
It will be good to kick back with a beer or two in front of the fire for a catch-up as usual. If you’re interested in joining us put your name down below so we can check spaces early next week (we cant see how much is left online) , it’s always good to meet some of the new SEQ PP faces and catch up with the regulars.
Date: Saturday 26th to Monday 28th of July 2014.
UHF: Channel 16
Time: Leave Brisbane Port MICAT ferry at 8.30am Saturday 26th. Camping Saturday and Sunday night and leaving on the 3.30pm Monday Ferry from the wrecks back to Brisbane. Arrive Brisbane Port about 5pm
Location: Moreton Island.
Difficulty Level: 4/10. This is a weekend of sand /beach driving. Not difficult 4wding.
Suggest a set of Maxtrax or similar may come in handy.
Directions
From Brisbane:
It leaves from Moreton Island Adventures at the Port of Brisbane.
Detailed directions are here
https://www.moretonislandadventures..../getting-there
Costs:
Ferry - MICAT Ferry - $100 as per above.
Vehicle Access permit required to drive on the Island. 1 month Permit is $45.10
Camping permit – 2 people for 2 nights is $23
Full list of other options are here http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/experien...ping_fees.html
So an indicative total would be about $168.10 for the 2 for the 3 days.
Weather: Hopefully a fine Winters Weekend. It will be cold at night, so take some warm clothes.
Island Map: http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/mo...p-rec-area.pdf
Details: The plan is to meet at the MICAT office on Saturday morning say 7.30-7.45am, to catch the 8.30am ferry. Don’t be late. Spending the day exploring, then making our way to camp, set up and have a few beers over dinner in front of the fire with good company. (fires are allowed in the designated camp sites but you must bring your wood) Sunday we will spend the day on the tracks, fishing relaxing. Infact there is plenty to do, like explore some of the old ruins, sand boarding down the dunes, 4wding, cape Moreton lighthouse etc, then on Monday leaving on the 3.30pm ferry from the wrecks. We will be back in Brisbane Port around 5pm.
BYO Tents/Swags, cooking gear, food and water, fishing gear for the three days. Please plan to be self sufficient.
There are toilets at The wrecks, Ben-EVA, Northpoint, Cape Moreton , Eagers beach etc.
Cold showers at the major campsites as well.
Of course, the usual trip disclaimer applies:
PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER BELOW; IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO AGREE TO THE TERMS SET OUT THEREIN THEN PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND. THIS INCLUDES PRADOPOINT MEMBERS & THEIR FAMILIES & FRIENDS!
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...claimer-Notice
Current List
Gumboot
Cheers
Robert
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