Bushwalking Queensland Pilgrimage 2025

The Bushwalking Queensland Pilgrimage 2025 is just around the corner, and we’d love for you to be part of this exciting event!  

Dates: Friday, August 8th – Sunday, August 10th, 2025. REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON 3RD AUGUST; MEAL ORDERS NEED TO BE IN BY 1ST AUGUST.  
Location: Beaudesert Showgrounds, Tina Street, Beaudesert  
Hosted by: Gold Coast Bushwalking Club, celebrating their 50th anniversary  

Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts for a weekend of adventure, community, and celebration, with fantastic activities, delicious meals, and live music.  

Event Highlights:  

• Admission: $30.00 per person for the weekend, including non-powered campsite. Payment must be made to complete registration. 
• Powered Site: An additional $20.00 per van or motor home (Maximum of 40 available 5 power boards with 8 connections, 1 water tap per power board)  
• Toilet & shower facilities available  
• The Teese Pavilion - our hub for meals, activities & entertainment  
• Band O'Coots Bush Band performing Saturday night  
• Tea, coffee & nibbles are provided throughout the weekend.
• Carpooling will be used to reach the starting point of events.  Cash will be required for donations to the driver. 
• A raffle is planned with funds collected going to Federation Mountain Rescue (FMR). Cash will be required for tickets.

Restrictions:

• No pets;
• No fires.
• Entry and dinner payments must be by credit or debit card (cash or direct debit payments not accepted).
• To attend, you must be a member of an affiliated club. 
• All participants must sign an Acknowledgement of Risk form on entry to the Pilgrimage. 

Event Schedule:

• Friday (Arrival from 12 PM)  
  • Soup & bread served at 5 PM  
  • Walk program & registration open from 5:45 PM  
  • Meet the leaders & enjoy Friday night activities  
• Saturday  
  • Walk program & bike activities include
    • Day Walks
      • Westray Grave
      • Tooloona Circuit - O'Reillys
      • Daves Creek - Binna Burra
      • Mt. Tamborine walks
      • Beaudesert History Museum  
    •  Off-Track Walks
      • Mt Ernest
      • Maroon via the caves
      • Moroon via the waterfalls
      • Mt Maroon
      • Mt Grevielle
      • Buchanans Fort
      • Larapinta falls
    • Bike ride
      • Kerry Valley (75klm)
      • Beaudesert (40klm)
  • Dinner at Beaudesert RSL with bar service ($30.00 per head, starts at 5:30 PM)  
  • Meal options: 
    • Enjoy a set menu where meals will be alternated between participants. You may receive Rump steak, with garlic sauce, chips and salad (gluten-free) or Chicken Parmigiana with Chips & Salad. If you prefer a different option, you can swap with fellow attendees at your table.
    • Vegetarian lasagne  
  • Bar facilities available  
  • Saturday evening entertainment: Bandicoots Bush Band & supper
  • Handing over of the boot tradition 
• Sunday 
  • 8:00 Bring and buy sale - See Laura Ryan
  • 9:00 Beyond Tai Chi talk
  • 9:30 onwards - games organised by Ann Maclean on the grass area    
  • Depart by 12 noon 

Cancellation Cut-off Date: July 28, 2025 (No refunds after this date)  

Click member ticketing guide for instructions on how to register to attend and pay for the Pilgrimage and how to order and pay for the Saturday night meal.

Click  Non-member ticketing guide for instructions on how to register as a non-member of the Gold Coast Bushwalkers Club to attend and pay for the Pilgrimage and how to order and pay for the Saturday night meal.

For inquiries, text Michelle Jackson on 0421 521 716  

We look forward to seeing you there!