Website shows local walks
A new website entitled Wild Walks has been launched by a small group of volunteers passionate about the outdoors and features a number of bushwalking sites on the Peninsula and surrounding areas.
The online bushwalking guide features various walks in the Brisbane Water and Bouddi national parks including Warrah Trig, Patonga, Maitland Bay and Staples Lookout.
Each bushwalk is given a description, duration, distance and difficulty rating for walkers to use when browsing the site.
Users also have the option of printing out a detailed map of the walk to take along with them.
Bushwalkers also have the option of looking up weather, track notes, photographs and feedback from other users of the intended walk.
Information on park fees and camping facilities in the area is also available.
Website developer Mr Matt McClelland said the aim of the online guide was to get more people outdoors enjoying what nature has to offer.
"Wild Walks is an online bushwalking guide book with the aim of helping more people get out and safely enjoy the many great bushwalks and camping opportunities in Australia," Mr McClelland said.
"It does not matter if you are new to bushwalking or experienced, there is something here for everyone.
"Wild Walks is developed by small group of people who are passionate about the outdoors. "We want to encourage people to get out there and enjoy the great places on offer.
"Our goal is build a massive database of bushwalking tracks from around Australia.
"I am conscious we are a long way from there now, but over the next few years I hope to grow this site."
The website can be found at www.wildwalks.com.au.
Website, 25 Jun 2009
Matt McClelland, Wild Walks