As we have all been told before, you only have one birthday! So while considering these wise words of wisdom, we are inviting you to help us celebrate the anniversary of Seirra1’s birth.
Last year’s event was enjoyed by those who attended and many suggested it would be great to hold it as an annual event. So, by special request, we will host this event at Dunethin Rock Scout Camp and Water Activities Centre on the Maroochy River. Dunethin Rock is situated in a tranquil, peaceful setting adjacent to Lake Dunethin and the Maroochy River. Address : 4 Lake Dunethin Road, Maroochy River 4561
The afternoon will kick off at 2pm on Saturday 2 August. Please bring a plate of food to share and BYO drinks.
For those among us who enjoy camping, you have the option of arriving Friday and staying until Sunday afternoon. Camping costs are $8.50 per person per night (no power). Facilities are well maintained. Yes, the showers are hot! Geocachers will have exclusive use of the Camp Grounds for this weekend. Please advise in your log if you intend on camping in tents or are bringing a camper etc so that we can allot spaces. Motor homes, caravans and camper trailers are all welcome (in the event of wet weather spaces will be limited).
There are no shops nearby so please bring everything you need with you.
There will be some Lucky Draws and a FTF Draw as well shortly after arrival.
Information for campers.
Campers will have access to the main hall and kitchen. This will mean that you can spend less time packing and setting up and more time caching. The kitchen has a microwave, oven, jug, crockery, cutlery and a coldroom. The main hall has tables and chairs. Canoes (and a few single seat Kayaks) can be hired on Saturday and Sunday morning (first in first served no pre-bookings). Fees are $10.00 per half day per canoe. If you team up you can fit two or three people in a canoe and split the cost.
We have 9 terrain 5 caches on the river (Muru-kutchi Trail) and hope to add to that before the Event. There are other family friendly caches nearby and this GZ is the gateway to many other caching locations on the Sunshine Coast.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
HOW TO GET TO
DUNETHIN ROCK SCOUT CAMP
Travel via Bruce Highway, turn off at the Yandina exit and take the first turn left into Vee Road, and left again onto the Yandina-Bli Bli Road. Follow this road for approximately 5 kms. At the end of the long straight stretch, turn left in Pearce Drive (gravel road) turning left again into Lake Dunethin Road. Please enter Dunethin Rock Scout Camp through the second gateway.
Alternatively, from the south, you can exit at the Nambour Connection Road passing by the Big Pineapple, traveling through Nambour and turning right at the Yandina Caravan Park into Wharf Street. This leads on to become the Yandina-Bli Bli Road with the same instructions as above.
You may also take the Nambour-Bli Bli Road exit traveling east and turning left after the Bli Bli State School into Willis Road and Thomas Road. Dunethin Rock Scout Camp signs can be found on the Yandina-Bli Bli Road. Turn right into Pearce Drive and proceed down the hill and turn right into Lake Dunethin Road. Dunethin Rock Road is a very narrow gravel road.