About Us
The Gold Coast Bushwalkers Club is an open club that has been running since 1975. With a membership of over 300 people, it is one of the largest clubs in the country. The Club was founded by Ron and Elaine Quickenden, and the present office bearers are:
- President: Michelle Jackson
- Secretary: Anna Bransden
- Treasurer: Maureen Fels
The club has a broad range of activities including:
- Bushwalking for all grades, ages (18 and over) - children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Canoeing, kayaking, and paddling.
- Bike rides.
- Social events; and
- Camping.
Several events are held every week of the year, including weekdays. The natural features of the Gold Coast, Scenic Rim and their surrounding regions provide the club with some of the best locations for these activities in the country.
The Club is affiliated with Bushwalking Queensland Inc. (BWQ) which represents the interests of its affiliated bushwalking clubs in the state of Queenslsand. It also acts in the interest of the wider bushwalking community, through its advocacy role with land managers and various government departments. BWQ is a not-for-profit, non-commercial association, run by volunteers drawn from the club network. More information about BWQ can be found on their website Click here.
The Quickenden Award - named after Ron & Elaine Quickenden who formed the club - was introduced in 2011 to recognise the outstanding service of any member. Past winners of the Quickenden award can be found here.
The committee Honour Board dating back to 1975 can be found here.
The club prides itself on safety and responsibility and holds several training activities during the year. Responsibility for the environment is a chief tenet of the club. New or prospective members can find out more about the operation of the club by reviewing the New Members Guide
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