GO-GO-GO-ANNA
A cache for those who like a challenging day walk or
an overnight bush walk.
Located in the Brisbane Forest Park, GO-GO-GO-ANNA
is a long and strenuous walk.
WARNING: steep climbs and descents. DO NOT attempt
this walk in hot weather or on days of high fire danger.
Carry plenty of water, at least 3 to 4 litres in winter and
DOUBLE that in the warmer seasons. England Creek is a
reliable source of water, but it must be treated before
drinking.
This walk gives you a few options. It can be done
as a walk in and out along one of two routes, or better yet
as a loop walk. Any option will take you along the scenic
fire trails that spread out into the more remote regions of
the Brisbane Forest Park to the west of Mt Glorious. Starting
in the rainforest the scenery quickly changes to drier
eucalypt forest as you descend into the England Creek valley
far below. Along the creek you will find clear waterholes and
lush vegetation.
Early morning is the best time to start this walk so
as to take advantage of the early morning cool. Birdlife
abounds along the trail. Rainforest species such as catbirds
and wompoos welcome you at the start, then as you descend the
bell birds become almost deafening. Further down and wrens
and fantails become common sights. Of course there are
goannas and their reptilian relatives the pythons and snakes
along the way, too .
All trails to and from the cache are well
maintained fire trails. The cache is hidden at the England
Creek bush campsite. So this cache can be found either as a
day walk or as part of an overnight hike. Advice, information
on this area and campsite information and bookings can be
found at the
epa.qld website.
Below are listed the waypoints for the two starting
points at the end of either Joyners Ridge Road or Lawton
Road. There is an excellent bush walking trail through the
rainforest that connects these two starting points located
about 100metres into the rainforest from the Mt Glorious
Road. If considering the loop walk option I suggest parking
near one of the access points and taking this trail first,
while you can still enjoy it ! Thus avoiding the dreaded
trudge back to the car later.
This cache can also be found by mountain bike, but
remember, what goes down must come up!
A slightly easier access may be possible from the
Fernvale - Somerset Dam Rd along England Creek Rd, but I
cannot confirm that suspicion.
For anyone wanting further information email me. I
have Gpx, and Kmz files of the loop walk.
Some statistics: Mt Glorious to England Creek bush
camp via Joyners Ridge rd - 10.5kms
Mt Glorious to England Creek bush camp via Lawton rd
-9.8kms
Joyners Ridge rd to Lawton rd access via rainforest trail -
3.2kms
Start elevation Joyners Ridge rd - 630metres
Start elevation Lawton rd - 700metres
Cache elevation - 154metres