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MarkChap
02-01-2013, 11:10pm
Ok, I know it seems like Easter is a long way off, but it is late March this year, so not that far away

Are any of you Brisbanites up for a camping trip north again, would be good to catch up

I was thinking that we could either do Wongi Water Holes again or somewhere different

SkattyKat
03-01-2013, 3:37am
Interested but Trevor & his work may be an issue.
Will keep an eye on this thread :2smile:

yummymummy
03-01-2013, 9:06am
I'm in :) Wongi was pretty good nice clean grounds etc.. could be fun! star trails, light painting ;) :D

MarkChap
03-01-2013, 7:08pm
Another option, that would need an early decision to ensure spots, and a bit further for me to drive is the deer farm at Imbil.

http://borumbadeerpark.com/index.html

They have a great spot right on the banks of Yabba creek, and I am sure if we booked early enough, we could get them to reserve one end just for us

41jas
14-01-2013, 9:13pm
I haven't really thought about Easter this year with being so busy. I would be interested.

MarkChap
14-01-2013, 9:28pm
Seems a bit early Jules, but being a March Easter this year, it is not far off really

yummymummy
15-01-2013, 9:15pm
deer farm sounds nice! I'll be in for that! :) good thinking Mark! :) how exciting, can't wait!

41jas
16-01-2013, 7:58pm
loving the deer park idea...lets do it!!!

MarkChap
16-01-2013, 10:08pm
Yes, lets
I will make inquiry with them about prices etc and putting us all in the one spot

yummymummy
17-01-2013, 8:06am
excellent!! :)) I can't wait :D it's been a long time coming...

Rattus79
17-01-2013, 1:29pm
loving the deer park idea...lets do it!!!

Hmmmn. BBQ Venison anyone? Mongo may even come up for that one! :D

41jas
17-01-2013, 5:33pm
All for it...power or non powered site...we'll be there but will be better to have everyone together. 3 nights?? Can't wait.

MarkChap
17-01-2013, 9:05pm
There is no power down by the creek Jules, but you can have a fire, they supply the wood, you just have to carry it to your camp

It is, or was a beautiful spot last time I was there

yummymummy
18-01-2013, 8:05am
we don't need power ;) powered sites and lights get in the way of light painting lol ;)

Wayne63
18-01-2013, 9:37am
It really is a nice spot, I was there in September (Fishing at Borumba Dam). I am hoping I can make it but unsure at the moment as i have some personal issues to deal with.
Will keep an eye on the thread though. The wood is available but is not free anymore ($10 / wheelbarrow load)

MarkChap
18-01-2013, 10:25am
Ok, so the Deer Farm is a no go, they are fully booked and suggested that if we wanted to camp there in 2014 that we would need to book NOW or risk missing out.

So back to the drawing board

Suggestions anyone

Wayne63
18-01-2013, 10:38am
There is a large camping ground at the dam which is only about 5k's further on, they are normally busy over hollidays as well

yummymummy
18-01-2013, 10:44am
damn :( ok, will have a think...

MarkChap
18-01-2013, 10:57am
Do we want bush or beach ??

I have been looking around and anything remotely popular, beach, is booked out.

We could do Baffle Creek - http://www.bafflebobs.com/

otherwise we find something in the bush, maybe Wongi again, I am happy with that

41jas
18-01-2013, 7:14pm
anything easter you have to be early....I'm happy either way...and no, we don't need power.

yummymummy
18-01-2013, 11:18pm
don't need power, I'm happy to go back to Wongi again, there are a few things I want to do there that I didn't get to do last time.

Jacs14
19-01-2013, 4:14pm
Hey I'm up for this too :D ... I'm happy for where ever, never been to Wongi and sounds like a fun place, happy to go with the flow. :efelant:

SkattyKat
21-01-2013, 4:15am
I had decided we would commit and then if we just got a couple of nights so be it - now I see the Dear park is no go, shame.
So depending what we come up with - if it isn't too far then we are in (just that I am sure Trevor will have to work at least part of the weekend )

MarkChap
21-01-2013, 9:44pm
Well lets say Wongi again then

http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/wongi/index.html

Same deal, you need to book your permit online (http://parks.nprsr.qld.gov.au/permits/faces/publichome.jspx?_afrWindowMode=0&_afrLoop=2163890787525036&_adf.ctrl-state=o5wvbys00_104), $5.45 per person per night

Rattus79
23-01-2013, 4:32pm
anyone got examples of what you can expect to shoot there?

MarkChap
23-01-2013, 9:37pm
There are plenty of birds, last time there were hundreds of Rainbow Bee-eaters, sea eagles, Whistling Kite.
Plenty of macro opportunities
Some great sunset shots from along the causeway
It is well away from the city lights, so this year I think start trails might be on the list

And it is only a short drive to Hervey Bay if anyone wanted a sunrise over the beach.

I won't be organising, or trying to organise a model shoot this year however

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Finaly found one that still has the images attached

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?54166-Wongi-Waterhole&highlight=wongi

yummymummy
23-01-2013, 10:45pm
YAY! :D we're happy with that!! can't wait! :D I'll go and book my site during the next couple of days , thanks Mark!
oh and yeah we kinda gotta do star trails this time, over that nice still water. ;)

Analog6
24-01-2013, 8:45am
I would have liked this but am going to an AIPP one at Mt Barney just a fortnight before. Unless I win Lotto I can't see myself doing two long weekends so close together. However, who knows what might happen.

Rattus79
24-01-2013, 3:05pm
Yeah, I like the idea of startrails over the lake. Even better if you manage to get some reflections.

41jas
25-01-2013, 11:52pm
I might book this over the weekend...yay..we will head up reallllllly early the Friday. Is anyone going earlier than Friday.....I don't wont to set up in the wrong place..... Mark, will we set up around the same spot we were before?

41jas
04-02-2013, 7:53pm
Is this all go...I will book it as soon as I know it's a firm weekend...we are keen.

MarkChap
04-02-2013, 7:57pm
obviously can't speak for others, but I WILL be there, rain hail or shine (except if we get another rain event like we just had)

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And yes Jules, I think the same spot will pretty well

41jas
04-02-2013, 8:32pm
Cool bananas...booking!!!

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It should be right but Wongi is closed until the 5th Feb....I will check on booking tomorrow.

yummymummy
04-02-2013, 8:59pm
yeah it's closed at the moment cause of the floods, should be right by the time we're going though I think? I'll jump on on 5th and book our site too, and we'll be going up really early on the friday too. :)

41jas
13-02-2013, 5:13pm
Just letting you know I booked 3 nights...29th March to the 1st April.
You had to register your name and email before it will allow you to book.
I booked under the group of "Ausphotography"
Now the waiting game..lol
Costs just over $32.00 for the two of us.
Yayy Can't wait. It's nice out there and it says the park is open. A week or so ago it was closed. So all is looking good.

yummymummy
13-02-2013, 5:43pm
I'm gonna book next week :) can't wait! bring on Easter!! :D

SkattyKat
21-02-2013, 2:28am
I will try to remember to book later today, when I am on PC :p

MarkChap
28-02-2013, 9:31pm
Booked and Paid,

4 nights, will be heading down on the Thursday afternoon

gabby
28-02-2013, 11:32pm
I just checked where Wongi is and wouldn't care to drive that far with easter traffic-The Bruce HWY north to Bundy or Baffle Creek is yuk at best of times. I would definitely recommend the beauty of Baffle Creek (although I haven't been there since I was a kid travelling across that crystal clear river on the old ferry to my aunt and uncle's place on the other side.) I'll keep an eye on decisions made on the thread.

41jas
08-03-2013, 9:27pm
I can't wait for this....bring it!!!!!!

Allan Ryan
11-03-2013, 4:27pm
Sounds interesting

does anyone have a link to a site for Wongi, location, booking, facilities etc..

Sorry - just found it on secound page. Cheers.

41jas
11-03-2013, 9:23pm
Can't wait...counting down the days

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I just checked out the website and how many spots they have left....98 out of 100 Thursday and 84 out off 100 Friday. Looks like a full house!

MarkChap
15-03-2013, 11:42am
I just checked where Wongi is and wouldn't care to drive that far with easter traffic-The Bruce HWY north to Bundy or Baffle Creek is yuk at best of times. I would definitely recommend the beauty of Baffle Creek (although I haven't been there since I was a kid travelling across that crystal clear river on the old ferry to my aunt and uncle's place on the other side.) I'll keep an eye on decisions made on the thread.

Gabby, decisions have been made, Wongi it is, most of us have booked in already

MarkChap
15-03-2013, 1:22pm
Can't wait...counting down the days

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I just checked out the website and how many spots they have left....98 out of 100 Thursday and 84 out off 100 Friday. Looks like a full house!

They are the available numbers Jules, so at this stage there are only 16 people booked in for the Easter weekend, so looks like we will just about have the place to ourselves :)

MarkChap
20-03-2013, 5:03pm
Just over a week to go now, getting just a little excited

41jas
21-03-2013, 9:56pm
Sorry Mark...a misunderstanding...Thats good its not over crowded....maybe the weather scared some off but last time there were LOTS of people around so less is best :)
I can't wait either.
Ivan has the camper ready and packing it up this weekend...just have to buy the food Thursday night and leaving around 3am Friday.

yummymummy
21-03-2013, 10:00pm
we won't be coming guys :( The tarago died, and we're spending every spare cent on the car :-/ have a great time, but we WILL be along to the next one.. might even catch you up your way Mark xo

Analog6
22-03-2013, 6:06am
Well I'd sort of hoped to get along to this but I have the most dreadful flu and conjunctivitis, plus we have some family matters to settle at Woolgoolga so may go down then. Have a great time everyone, and post lots of images.

MarkChap
22-03-2013, 6:43pm
we won't be coming guys :( The tarago died, and we're spending every spare cent on the car :-/ have a great time, but we WILL be along to the next one.. might even catch you up your way Mark xo

oh no, damn cars

There will be another time

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Can we have a quick show of hands for this

Definate
Me + 1
Jules and Ivan
Kathy and maybe Trevor

Have I missed anyone ??

Jacs14
23-03-2013, 4:18pm
Was hoping to be able to join in on this, but now looks like both the kids are going to be away for easter as well so need to be here for the dogs :/ sooooo was thinking about a day road trip but looks like it may be a bit of a drive for a days trip, Damnnn well it just means one thing we need to organise another camp meet up ;)
Have a fantastic time everyone

SkattyKat
26-03-2013, 10:44pm
Hey Mark,

Trevor & I will be there for Friday & Saturday night, coming home Sunday morning.
Trevor has work commitments Sunday & Monday -
See you there !! :)
(Still trying to book - keep having issues with the site)

SkattyKat
27-03-2013, 12:21am
OMG - Booked !!!!
I have earned the trip haha
Roll on Friday !!

MarkChap
27-03-2013, 8:56pm
All set and ready to go
Might end up setting up camp in the dark on Thursday night, but I don't care