Bush Walkers Tackle The Pinnacles

Ralph on top of the Bluff with the Marling Spikes in the background

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Mackay Bushwalkers Club members recently chose the Homevale National Park for its weekend activities. There are several walks suited to cooler weather on offer in this area.

Ralph Morgan spent his 60th birthday leading a group up the Bluff. This prominent outcrop is in full view of the MT Britton Township and offers 360-degree views of the dramatic surrounding scenery.

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Twelve members camped for the night at the historic township site. It was a wonderful outing with four more choosing to join Kevin Smith’s group on Sunday to explore “Podo” Pinnacles. All of the party managed to scale No 1 Pinnacle with some finding No 2 too exposed for comfort.

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Everyone enjoyed a leisurely lunch on No 3. Kevin explained that he had first spotted the Pinnacles from the Bluff and a subsequent investigation revealed that they were easier to climb than he expected. He also shared that over 70 years ago it was nicknamed “Pod” due to its belly like a poddy calf and thus the naming of the pinnacles.  

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Future weekend activities include Hillsborough and Cathu area with a mid-week beach clean-up.

For more information go to https://mackaybwcq.org.au/

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Contributed by Coral Morgan.

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