South East QLD knowledge anyone?

Brian, get yourself a copy of "Dirty Weekends in South East QLD", available from most camping and 4WD outlets. Has heaps of trips with complete trek notes etc.

Cheers, John.

If you are after some "hairy" climbs or just some good challenging tracks there are both in Kenilworth State Forest (around Charlie Moreland) and around Mt Mee
(there is a nice drive in the Dirty Weekends book through Mt Mee SF)
You will need the free Stare Forest Permits for both of these areas.
Just head up a track and see where it goes.
Cheers
Oskar

Hi Brian,

Looking at your set-up you should be able to get to most places around SEQ without too much of a problem. There are so many beautiful spots within two hours of town that it would take too long to mention them here.

In saying that it does depend on what you enjoy doing - forest tracks, rough trails, testing hills and crossings and of course camping areas.

My favorite areas are the Kennilworth areas at Charlie Moreland over the creek and up the hills to play in a magnificent rainforest. Just a magic spot. Mt Mee is always testing, Seven Miles Digging at Nanango lots of fun especially in the wet.

I find the big private parks at Landcruiser, The Farm and Black Duck at Gatton a bit too commercial for my tastes with far too many people around. I have just returned from a small private park on the Main Range not far from Cunningsham Gap. It's called Janowen Hills 4WD Park and is run by a local H & W team of Owen and Jan who also operate the local shop. We were first introduced to this spot at a Christmas venue for my 4WD Club and it did not dissapoint. Many levels of tracks are available, lovely camping spots and clean showers and toilets. You can play there all day for $12 per car with a minimum of two vehicles as they operate a 'Buddy System' to ensure safety at all times. Camping is a $5 per adult which reduces after day one for those staying over.

Apart from those the Border Ranges behind Beaudesert and Rathdowney offer great senery and exploration opportunities.

Many of the places I have mentioned are in the Dirty Weekend so just get out there and do it, even look at joining a club as they can offer a vast amount of locations on regular events.

Where ever you go, enjoy this beautiful country.

Cheers,

Patrick