Register your intent to attend here: https://tpsi.org.au/field-day-form/
Are you bringing a non-financial visitor? They must purchase an associate membership to be covered by insurance. This only needs to happen once a year. https://tpsi.org.au/store/associate-membership/
***NB*** This is ONLY for non TPS members
Purchase membership here:
Date: 20/05/2023 – 21/05/2023
Time: Various – See Itinerary below
Details: We are heading out to near Queen Mary Falls area. The intention is to stay overnight and have several activities for members to attend. Of particular note will be Queen Mary Falls, Astro photography, Sunrise at Carrs Lookout, possibly river crossings at the “14 river crossings – but this will require a 4×4”. Members will also have the opportunity to self explore the region with plenty of opportunities available.
To see the itinerary for the outing please see here:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2023/05/TPS-Queen-Mary-Falls-Field-Day-weekend-20-21-May-2023.docx
Please print the above file as mobile signal in this region is limited.
Accommodation: There is some accommodation available at the Queen Mary Falls caravan park, both camping and cabins (according to their website). https://queenmaryfallscaravanpark.com.au/
It is highly recommended that if you are attending that you book accommodation ASAP. Be sure to check with your friends and other members of TPS to potentially share accommodation as well.
What to bring:
Camera, variety of lenses (macro, wide, telephoto), Memory Cards, Batteries
“Fast” lenses will be beneficial for Astrophotography (f2.8 or faster)
Flash may be beneficial
Sturdy Tripod for Astro or water shots at the falls. Monopod would be helpful too.
Cable Shutter release
Lens filters (big stoppers, ND Filters, Graduated, Polarising etc)
Sunscreen
Good, sturdy, grippy, walking shoes.
Hats
Bug Repellent
Water / Bottles
Warm clothes
Marshmallows
Milo
Milk
Camping supplies.
Important Links:
Accommodation: https://queenmaryfallscaravanpark.com.au/
Queen Mary Falls Information: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/main-range/journeys/queen-mary-falls-circuit
Carrs Lookout: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g13536704-d13506915-Reviews-Carr_s_Lookout-The_Falls_Queensland.html
14 River Crossings: https://www.motorama.com.au/blog/4x4xmore-adventures/motorama-4x4xmore-best-tracks-14-river-crossings-killarney/
TPS Talk on Astrophotography: https://youtu.be/SfecXg60gyA
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/2022-Astro-Light-Painting.pdf
