Brisbane Institute Art Workshop

16th to 18th October 2009

Moreton Island camping workshop hosted by Moreton Experience

Workshop details contact Brisbane Institute of Art Ph 3857 5377

Departs 8.30am Friday 14 Howard smith Drive Lytton

(Can get directions from Google by searching for "micat".)

NB At time of writing Google maps is unaware that Osprey Drive connects Kite Street to Howard Smith Drive.)

Returns 6pm Sunday

Camp at Blue Lagoon on the Ocean beach. We will camp at the Moreton Experience camp located under Casuarinas on the ocean beach in the Blue Lagoon National Park camp. Toilets are 100 metres from our camp, and the main amenity block with showers is 300 meters from camp. Blue Lagoon with excellent fresh water swimming is 400 metres from our camp. The ocean beach just over the dunes.

Catering: Breakfasts include fresh fruits, cereal, yogurt and toast. Lunch - salads. The evening meals, BBQ and Spaghetti bolognaise . Tinned chilled fruit juice, tea and coffee are provided. Those on special diets are asked to supplement with their own food if required. At most, vegetarians may wish to BYO something to BBQ, otherwise meals are diverse enough to satisfy most vegetarians. Please BYO alcohol.

Please bring your own plate, cup, cutlery and and a full water bottle.

Refrigeration. I will be able to keep your BYO drinks, especially if they arrive cold. Patrons are also encouraged to bring share BYO eskies with friends.

Accommodation is in full height canvas tents (4 by 6 metres) These are large enough for a family or groups of up to 5 comfortably. Tent allocation is arranged by the patrons on arrival. If your prefer not to share, then you are welcome to BYO hike tent. Biting insects are generally not a problem, but some insect repellent is a good insurance. You will need a torch as sleeping tents do not have lighting.

Bedding. A bare stretcher is provided, so please bring your own sleeping bag, pillow etc. A sleeping mat on the stretcher can provide additional warmth.

Phones Moreton Experience 0428 783781 for emergency contact during camp.

Running unavoidably late; Don't give up as sometimes the MICat departs a little late. However they cannot wait for individuals as this cuts into day trippers time on the Moreton. If unable to arrive by 8.25am let us know by ringing 0428 783 781 with your ETA, and where you are ~ sometimes you can be lucky! Note next ferry 8.30am Saturday + $60 pick up surcharge.

Late Cancellation Please phone 0428 783 781 if unable to contact your organiser.

Parking is now $10 per day so $30. Please pay this at the MICat ticket office.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to enable orderly loading of your luggage onto a vehicle. Late arrivals may be required to carry their luggage onto the MICat.

At the MICat ticket office. Your Moreton Experience price includes the MICat fare. Inform staff you are attending the Moreton Experience/NPA trip, to obtain your "free" boarding pass. Parking is in a locked yard, at owners risk - cost $30. Your luggage will be loaded onto a vehicle before boarding.

What to bring

Workshop requirements

Plates, cup, cutlery and bag

Sleeping bag - optional sleeping mat, pillow

Light walking boots

Water bottle with water.

Raincoat

Torch

Charger for electronic equipment - There is limited capacity for 240 volt recharging with solar panels.