BOOKED OUT , Sorry
Weekend Run
The Ghost Train Drive
October Saturday 9th - Monday 11th
We will be visiting Boolboonda Tunnel on the way to Gayndah. Boolboonda Tunnel is an abandoned heritage-listed railwaytunnel at Tunnel Road, on the Gin Gin/Mt Perry Road. The tunnel is 192 metres in length making it the longest unsupported man-made tunnel in Queensland. Its construction represented an important engineering feat for rail transport in Queensland. We will be able to drive through and return. Hopefully, there will be plenty of photo opportunities.
We will make 2 mini lunch stops at Maryborough and Gin Gin to coincide with the collection of any members from the Wide Bay group.
Number of Rooms: 18
Essential equipment: Picnic set and tables and chairs
Saturday 9th October
Brisbane to Gayndah with stops at Maryborough and Gin Gin
Total distance: approx. 560km Total travelling w/o stops: 6.25hrs
Brisbane to Maryborough
Approx.distance: approx. 215km Approx travelling time: approx. 2.5 hrs
7:00am - depart BP Roadhouse Northbound Burpengary [UBD Map 58 L18] to arrive at Oliver’s Real Food, North Maryborough at approx. 9:30am
Maryborough to Gin Gin
Approx.distance: approx. 110km Approx travelling time: approx. 1.25 hrs
10:00am - depart Oliver’s Real Food, North Maryborough arriving at Gin Gin Clock Tower Park (north end) at approx. 11:15pm
Gin Gin to Boolboonda Tunnel
Approx.distance: Approx. 40 km Approx travelling time: approx. 30 mins
12:00pm - depart Gin Gin Clock Tower Park (north end) arriving at Boolboonda Tunnel at approx. 12:30pm
[Warning: There will be 8km of gravel road to the tunnel to test the hardiest of us]
Boolboonda Tunnel to Gayndah
Approx.distance: approx. 180 km Approx travelling time: approx. 2 hrs
[Please Note: This section of road will have single strip bitumen in parts – we are going country after all!!]
1:30pm – depart Boolboonda Tunnel. As you come into Mt Perry turn right onto the Monto/Mt Perry Rd (State Route 12). Approx 25.3km from the turn-off, turn left onto the Kerwee Rd heading for Ceratodus (43.4km) and Eidsvold. At Ceratodus, turn left and head on the Burnett Hwy arriving in Gayndah at approx. 3:30pm at Country Roads Motor Inn, 56 Capper St, Gayndah. [Mob: 0484 772 415]
[Please Note: this route is the only all-bitumen road from Mt Perry to Ceratodus]
5:00pm: BYO drinks and nibbles get together remembering social distancing followed by a BBQ carpark dinner
hosted by Graham Orr. Picnic gear is essential for the dinner as there is limited furniture available.
Sunday 10 th October - Gayndah
8:00am – 9:30am – breakfast hosted by Graham Orr
5:00pm: BYO drinks and nibbles get together remembering social distancing followed by a BBQ carpark dinner
hosted by Graham Orr. Picnic gear is essential for the dinner as there is limited furniture available.
Monday 10 th October – home
Following breakfast, return home or continue your exploration of the district
Costs:
$410/couple - which includes 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 dinners, and Sunday morning breakfast
or $380/couple - which includes 2 nights’ accommodation and 2 dinners
or $325/single - which includes 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 dinners, and Sunday morning breakfast
or $310/single - which includes 2 nights’ accommodation and 2 dinners
if sharing
$205/ shared single - which includes 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 dinners, and Sunday morning breakfast for a total of $410
for two
or $190/shared single - which includes 2 nights’ accommodation and 2 dinners for a total of $380 for two
Deadline for payment is Friday 10 th Sept. Direct deposit into the club’s Suncorp Account: BSB 484 799, A/C No. 200009415
with the reference membership number/name/gayndah.
Please Note: When you make your payment please contact Terry Philip at events@mbcq.com.au so your payment
can be registered.
