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Welcome
                                        Scenic Rim Adventure Festival @
                                        Mt Barney Lodge is a weekend-long
                                        adventure festival highlighting the
                                        wide array of adventure activities
                                        that you can engage with in the
                                        Scenic Rim Region.
                                        The festival is part of the Gondwana
                                        Festival, a month-long celebration
                                        in March 2021 of some of the most
                                        precious and spectacular areas
                                        of the Queensland section of the
                                        World Heritage-listed Gondwana
                                        Rainforests of Australia.

ENQUIRIES
Questions? Give us a call drop us a
                                            CONTENTS
line using the contact details below:       Activities..............................................3-8
MT BARNEY LODGE                             Program............................................10-13
Phone: +61 7 5544 3233
Email: info@mtbarneylodge.com.au            Prepare.............................................. 14-17
                                            Terms & Conditions..................18-19
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Activities
                                                                   See the daily
                                                                    program on
                                                                       Page 8 of
                                                                    this booklet
                                                                     for activity
                                                                      dates and
                                                                          times

LAUNCH DINNER WITH                WOMEN’S ADVENTURE
MICHAEL GROOM                     FILM TOUR
To launch our event we are        Created by Adventure
kicking off with a special        Entertainment and presented
welcome dinner to kick off        as an official part of Women’s
the festivities, inspire you to   Health Week this short film
challenge yourself over the       tour is a celebration of the
weekend and celebrate the         inspiring women around us
adventurous spirit within each    who are doing extraordinary
of us!                            things in the name of
                                  adventure.
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                                  FREE ACTIVITY

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REEL ROCK 15                      MT BARNEY EXPEDITION -             MT BARNEY EXPEDITION
                                  NORTH RIDGE                        - LOGAN’S RIDGE WITH
Capturing the greatest stories                                       MICHAEL GROOM
and sends from the year in        Join us as we guide you up
                                  the untracked and little-used      Logan’s Ridge is the original
climbing, the four new films of
                                  North Ridge to the North Peak      first ascent route by white
REEL ROCK 15 deliver a joyful
                                  of Mt Barney and return via        explorers. In fact it was the
dose of inspiration, heart and
                                  Rocky Creek.                       infamous Captain Logan in
humor.
                                                                     1828 who successfully got to
FREE ACTIVITY                                                        the top first.
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MT BARNEY EXPEDITION -            MT ERNEST EXPEDITION              MT MAROON EXPEDITIONS
SOUTH EAST RIDGE
                                  This fantastic walk provides a    This mountain is a mini Mt
For the more adventurous,         different perspective on the      Barney, and climbing Mt
a guided expedition up            Mt Barney Massif. With views      Maroon at 965 meters is a
Mt Barney is the ultimate         of both East and West Peaks
                                                                    half-day challenge. Most of
challenge and is a class          you really feel engulfed by the
                                                                    the route is untracked and
5 track. Enjoy the freedom        majesty of Mt Barney.
                                                                    follows ridge lines and steep
and solitude of the World                                           rocky gullies.
Heritage-listed Mt Barney          MORE INFO
National Park and take                                               MORE INFO
advantage of our experience
and local knowledge.

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BEGINNER ROCK CLIMB               FOTO FRENZY                       BEN SOUTHALL -
                                                                    O’REILLY’S TO THE ROCK
…on REAL rock faces! Try any of   This is the adventure for all
our 3 climbs graded between       our Photography enthusiasts!      Ben Southall shares the tales
a 6-13 … the morning is yours.    The Foto Frenzy Photography       of his pioneering 72km run,
Enjoy the bushwalk and            Challenge hosted by               scramble and climb from
spectacular views whilst you      Australian Photographer           O’Reillys to Currumbin Beach.
walk to the climbing site.        Darren Jew, 6-time Australian     FREE ACTIVITY
                                  Professional Nature
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                                   INFO + TICKETS

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BUSH BANDICOOTS                     AUSTRALIAN BUSH BUDDIES        GLEN LEIPER - WILD FLOWERS
                                                                   IN WILD PLACES
Have a wild time exploring          A fun, educational and
                                    interactive program            Glen Leiper is the co-author
the natural bushland and
                                    that promotes a greater        of Mangroves to Mountains,
paying close attention to your
                                    appreciation of native         a flora bible used by
surroundings as you find and
                                    Australian Wildlife and the    enthusiasts throughout South
match items during a nature
                                    need for conservation.         East Queensland to identify
treasure hunt. Concentrate
                                                                   all the weird and wonderful
on the art of camouflage,           FREE KIDS ACTIVITY
                                                                   plants found in our beautiful
through hide and seek style
                                                                   backyard! Join Glen as he
games and explore your
                                                                   shares his knowledge of wild
creative side building ant
                                                                   flowers in wild places.
playgrounds and natural
mobiles. Run by Journeys in                                        FREE ACTIVITY
Nature Outdoors
FREE KIDS ACTIVITY

DR MICHAEL MEADOWS                   ANDREW BONNEY - TRAIL         YELLOWPINCH CIRCUIT
- AUTHOR OF THE LIVING               RUNNING FORUM - ON THE        GUIDED WALK
ROCK                                 EDGE EVENTS                   Take a walk through history, as
Delve into the history of first      Description coming soon       we guide you along the banks
                                                                   of the upper catchments of the
ascents and climbing of
                                     FREE ACTIVITY                 Logan River. You will explore
the great mountains of the
                                                                   the creek system with plenty of
Gondwana Rainforest and
                                                                   opportunities to take a swim in
the surrounding Scenic Rim                                         cool, secluded waterholes along
with Dr Michael Meadows                                            the way. Learn about the history
who wrote the most                                                 and ecology of the area as you
comprehensive history of                                           rock-hop through volcanic rock
climbing in Australia – The                                        formations, coal seams and
Living Rock.                                                       view ancient, untouched land
                                                                   from a spectacular lookout.
FREE ACTIVITY
                                                                   FREE ACTIVITY

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WATER WARRIORS                    BUSH TUCKER GUIDED                  FIREFLIES
                                  WALK
Share your creative flare and                                         It’s time to heat things up
follow the natural flow of        Be guided around the                and let the flame of curiosity
the stream by using natural       gorgeous property of Mt             burn bright. A session filled
materials to build river boats.   Barney Lodge by Lodge               with embracing the curiosity
Dip your toes in and search for   Co-Owner Innes Larkin and           around fire whilst teaching
the wriggly, slippery creatures   discover all the local bush         valuable safety practices.
that lie below the surface.       tucker the land provides and        Through nature games and
As we search amongst the          a history of its uses.              bush exploration we will
river rocks, we slow down and     FREE ACTIVITY                       learn how to collect the right
magnify in on the smaller lives                                       resources for fire building,
around us and see there’s                                             how to build a fire and enjoy a
more going on in the creek                                            fresh cooked healthy toasted
than just flowing water. Run by                                       treat. Run by Journeys in
Journeys in Nature Outdoors.                                          Nature Outdoors.
FREE KIDS ACTIVITY                                                    FREE KIDS ACTIVITY

LUCY STIRLING                     ADRENALINE BAR                      RUN NATION FILM FESTIVAL
Lucy Stirling is a professional   Open from 2pm til close our         2020 marks the sixth year of
athlete competing for             bar is located in the beautiful     The RunNation Film Festival.
Australia in Sport Climbing       shaded area by Boolamoola           The festival is an original,
and is passionate about the       Homestead so you can kick           inspiring event that is not just
outdoors, climbing sport          back, relax and share some          about running; it is about the
and inspiring others to reach     tales, trails and ales all by the   celebration of the human
their goals and pursue their      live music. With beer from          spirit, using running as
dreams. Lucy will be giving a     Fortitude Brewing and Wine          medium of story telling.
15 minute talk, followed by a     from Witches Falls Winery you
                                                                      FREE ACTIVITY
Q&A on her journey to achieve     can enjoy the best South East
her Olympic dream!                Queensland has to offer.             MORE INFO
FREE ACTIVITY                     FREE ACTIVITY

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MT BARNEY EXPEDITION -            TRAIL RUN WITH ON THE             KRYSTLE WRIGHT - ADVENTURE
LOGAN’S RIDGE                     EDGE EVENTS                       PHOTOGRAPHY DEMO
Logan’s Ridge is the original     On The Edge Events is one         Krystle Wright, a world class
first ascent route by white       of Queensland’s leading           adventure photographer
explorers. In fact it was the     adventure sports specialists.     and director will be hosting a
                                                                    2-Hour Adventure Photography
infamous Captain Logan in         Not just event organisers,
                                                                    demonstration at Mt Barney
1828 who successfully got to      they are adventure athletes
                                                                    Lodge’s Advanced Rock
the top first.                    themselves.
                                                                    Climbing site and will be sharing
                                                                    her knowledge with budding
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HARRY HINES - WILD                NEIL MCCULLOCH                    IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF
CRITTERS IN WILD PLACES                                             JOHN STUART
                                  Restarting life in a new
Harry Hines is a Senior           country is always a daunting      John Stuart died on a
Conservation Officer for          experience. This is something     climbing and exploration
Queensland Parks and Wildlife     Neil McCulloch knows first        mission to Federation
Service. Listen to him share      hand. Now picture having          Peak in 1956. With no
his stories and research on       to do this after fleeing your     recorded location of his
wild critters gathered from       home because of violence          final resting place, deep in
over 20 years working for the     or persecution. The First Hike    the Tasmanian Southwest
QPWS.                             Project was born on a hike in     Wilderness, Rob Saunders
                                  WA to support these exact         embarks on a journey to
FREE ACTIVITY
                                  people. Join Neil to learn more   find his Great Uncle’s grave,
                                  about the First Hike Project.     before attempting to climb
                                                                    Federation Peak in his honour.
                                  FREE ACTIVITY
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LOST BOYS - DUNCAN STEEL &         KRYSTLE WRIGHT -                  DAMIAN CANIGLIA
HENK MORGANS                       ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHER            - ADVENTURE TREK
                                                                     PHOTOGRAPHY
After 10 year of trying to         Krystle Wright is a world class
complete a very hard and           adventure photographer            Damian has been very
dangerous climb, Lostboys.         and director, sponsored           fortunate to combine his
I finally, with the help of a      by some of the biggest            passion for natural places
new climbing partner Henk          names out there such as           and photography into a full
Morgans, get to have a final       National Geographic, Redbull,     time career. His work includes
attempt at LOSTBOYS IN A DAY.      Patagonia and Amazon just         photographing in challenging
A film by Duncan Steel.            to name a few. Join her as        environments across all 7
                                   she shares tales of the epic      continents and incredible
FREE ACTIVITY
                                   adventures her photography        places such as the jungles
                                   has taken her on.                 of Papua New Guinea, the
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                                                                     Nepalese Himalaya, Southern
                                   FREE ACTIVITY
                                                                     Africa and Antarctica. Join
                                                                     him as he shares tips and
                                                                     tricks for photographing
                                                                     in wild places as well
                                                                     as appropriate gear for
                                                                     challenging expeditions!
                                                                     FREE ACTIVITY

NIGEL STEPHENS                     LAURA FRANK
Local acoustic folk rock artist    Making waves on the Country
Nigel Stephens has had a           Music scene is rising singer-
passion for live music since       songwriter Laura Frank.
he started playing 30 years        Powerful and edgy, delivering
ago. With influences such          lyrics with bravado Laura
as Paul Kelly, Bob Dylan and       has shared the stage with
Neil Young he has developed        the likes of Sarah McLeod of
his own raw acoustic style         The Superjesus, Chocolate
combining guitar, vocals and       Starfish, country artist Jade
harmonica.                         Holland and busker turned
                                   superstar, Tones and I.
FREE ACTIVITY
                                   FREE ACTIVITY

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1   GONDWANA FESTIVAL | SCENIC RIM | QUEENSLAND                                                        MARCH 2021

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Program of Events
                                           Day 1 Friday 19 March
  MOUNTAIN                                 FESTIVAL LAUNCH DINNER
                                           WITH MICHAEL GROOM
  VIEW MARQUEE                             5:00-9:30pm

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Scenic Rim Adventure festival 2021 is the inaugural celebration of all things eco
   adventure in the Scenic Rim! As part of the Gondwana Festival, Mt Barney Lodge will be
   hosting the weekend long adventure festival highlighting a wide array of adventurous
   activities that you can engage with in the Scenic Rim and Gondwana Rainforests of
   Australia. We are excited to present you with this program to help you make the most of
   your weekend at the festival.

Day 2 Saturday 20 March                       Day 3 Sunday 21 March
MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - NORTH                  MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - SE
RIDGE                                         RIDGE
5am-3pm (approx)                              6am-3pm (approx)
MT MAROON EXPEDITION                          BEGINNER ROCK CLIMBING
8am-2pm (approx)                              8am-1pm (approx)
BEN SOUTHALL - O’REILLY’S TO                  HARRY HINES - WILD CRITTERS
THE ROCK                                      IN WILD PLACES
9:30-10:30am                                  9:30-10:30am
JOHN LARKIN - FOUNDING STORY                  NEIL MCCULLOCH - FIRST HIKE
OF MT BARNEY LODGE                            PROJECT
10:30-11am                                    10:30-11am
GLEN LEIPER - WILDFLOWERS IN                  IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JOHN
WILD PLACES                                   STEWART - ROB SAUNDERS &
1-2pm                                         NATHAN MCNEIL
                                              11am-12pm
DR MICHAEL MEADOWS -
AUTHOR OF THE LIVING ROCK                     LOST BOYS - DUNCAN STEEL &
3-4pm                                         HENK MORGAN
                                              12-1pm
ANDREW BONNEY - TRAIL
RUNNING IN SEQ FORUM                          ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHER -
4-5pm                                         KRYSTLE WRIGHT
                                              1:30-1:30pm
LUCY STIRLING - OLYMPIC DREAM
5-6pm                                         ADVENTURE TREK
                                              PHOTOGRAPHY - DAMIAN
                                              CANIGLIA
                                              2-3pm
                                              FOTO FRENZY
                                              3-4pm
                                              WRAP UP SPEECH BY INNES
                                              LARKIN
                                              5:30pm
                                                                    Continued over...
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Day 1 Friday 19 March
  SHOWCASE
  MARQUEE
  ADRENALIN
  BAR

  MAROON VIEW                              WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR
                                           6:30-8:30pm
  AMPITHEATRE                              REEL ROCK 15
                                           8:30-10:30pm

  FESTIVAL
  GROUNDS

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Day 2 Saturday 20 March                      Day 3 Sunday 21 March
AUSTRALIAN BUSH BUDDIES                      AUSTRALIAN BUSH BUDDIES
11am-12pm                                    11am-12pm

MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - LOGAN’S               MT BARNEY EXPEDITION -
RIDGE WITH MICHAEL GROOM                     LOGAN’S RIDGE
5am-3pm (approx)                             5am-3pm (approx)
BEGINNER ROCK CLIMBING                       KYSTLE WRIGHT - ADVENTURE
8am-1pm (approx)                             PHOTOGRAPHY DEMO
                                             8-10am
WELCOME ADDRESS
10-10:30am                                   NIGEL STEVENS
                                             2-3pm / 5-6pm
YELLOW PINCH CIRCUIT GUIDED WALK
3-5pm                                        LAURA FRANK
                                             3-5pm

MT BARNEY EXPEDITION - SE RIDGE              MT MAROON EXPEDITION -
5am-3pm (approx)                             ORCHID GULLY EXPLORE
                                             8am-3pm (approx)
BUSH TUCKER GUIDED WALK
3-3:30pm                                     YELLOW PINCH LOOKOUT
                                             GUIDED WALK DEPARTS
RUN NATION
                                             10am
6:30-8:30pm
REEL ROCK 15
8:30-10:30pm

MT ERNEST EXPEDITION                         TRAIL RUN WITH ON THE EDGE
5am-3pm (approx)                             7am
BUSH BANDICOOTS                              BUSH BANDICOOTS
10-11am                                      10-11am
BUSH BANDICOOTS                              BUSH TUCKER GUIDED WALK
10-11am                                      11:30am
WATER WARRIORS                               WATER WARRIORS
1-2pm                                        1-2pm
FIREFLIES                                    FIREFLIES
3-4pm                                        3-4pm

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Prepare
                                              Our tips on how to make the most
                                                     of your time at the festival.

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HOW BEST TO                                 and select the challenge that
                                            suits you! From Mt Barney’s
ENJOY THE                                   more challenging ascents to
FESTIVAL                                    beginner rock climbing, we have
                                            something for everyone.
We believe that the best way to
enjoy the Scenic Rim Adventure              DON’T WANT TO SPEND THE
                                            WHOLE WEEKEND?
Festival is to stay on site for the
duration. This way you are easily           That’s fine too! Please feel free
able to arrive on time for your             to have a look at our adventures
adventures and be close to the              and purchase your adventure of
festivities afterwards.                     choice. Please note that you will
                                            also be required to purchase a
We recommend a few easy steps
                                            day ticket to the festival as well.
to ensuring your ideal adventure
weekend!
                                            FINDING YOUR
STEP 1: PURCHASE
ACCOMMODATION
                                            WAY
Stay the whole weekend and                  Follow directions on Google
make the most of the Scenic                 Maps to Mt Barney Lodge
Rim Adventure Festival and all              1093 Upper Logan Road
it has to offer. Staying onsite
                                            Festival Maps available on the
reduces the travel time before
                                            website
and after your Expeditions and
means you get to enjoy all the              As Mt Barney Lodge is an Eco
other activities, information and           Lodge committed to protecting
entertainment the festival has              the beautiful space we call
to offer while also enjoying the            home we encourage guests to
incredible vistas of the Scenic             offset their journey by carpooling
Rim. All accommodation tickets              where possible.
include weekend passes to the
festival                                    CAMPING FOR
STEP 2: PURCHASE YOUR                       THE WEEKEND
ADVENTURE
                                            Camping on-site for the full
Check out our adventures                    3 days is the best way to
available during the festival               experience the festival and all

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it has to offer. We have other               Water
accommodation options
                                             Water is always a precious
available here.
                                             commodity at Mt Barney Lodge
Shower and toilet facilities are             as we take all our water from on-
available for all campers.                   site tanks. We would appreciate
                                             it if guests would join us in
The closest general store is in
                                             conserving water in the following
Rathdowney and is open from
                                             ways: restrict yourself to one
6:00am to 4:00pm 7 days a week.
                                             shower a day and maximum of
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN                      one minute water run time. Turn
PREPARING TO CAMP AT THE                     the water off when brushing your
FESTIVAL                                     teeth, and please bring some
Facilities                                   water with you in large reusable
                                             containers.
Hot showers, flushing toilets
and washing up facilities are                SUGGESTIONS FOR A
available to all campers. Please             COMFORTABLE CAMPSITE.
note that peak times for shower              Consider the water course
queues are in the morning and
later afternoons so please avoid             When choosing a campsite
these times if you don’t want to             consider where the water will
wait.We ask to conserve water                naturally flow in the event of rain,
you aim for a one minute total               and pitch your tent accordingly.
flow time with your showers.                 Bring your own water
Campgrounds                                  All tap water on-site is potable
All campsites are unpowered.                 but for conservation and your
Driving on campgrounds is                    own convenience please bring
prohibited during the festival. We           all the water you’ll need for the
ask that you walk to amenities,              duration in reusable containers
use of generators is prohibited.             to reduce plastic consumption.
                                             Mt Barney Lodge has been single
Weather                                      use plastic bottle free since 2018.
The festival is held during                  Please help us remain this great
Autumn, Our weather can range                track record by leaving single
from very hot to quite cool.                 use bottles at home.
Campers should prepare for any
eventuality.

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No Electricity available                    One car per campsite
There is no electricity available           Please only keep one car per
on-site for guests campsites.               campsite in the campgrounds.
Please note that the use of                 Other cars should be parked in
generators is not permitted due             the carpark. Driving around the
to noise and pollution concerns.            campgrounds once you have set
Consider bringing a battery pack            up your campsite is prohibited.
to charge your devices.
                                            Keep your valuables safe
Conserve space where possible
                                            We have never had an issue
Our campgrounds need to                     with theft at Mt Barney lodge,
accomodate a large number                   however please do not bring
of people so please keep your               anything of value to the festival
campsites small and conserve                other than what is completely
space wherever possible.                    necessary. All values remain the
                                            responsibility of the camper.

Local
ACCOMMODATION
Within 15 minutes
Flanagans
Barney Creek vineyard cottages
Thistledown

Within 30 minutes
Rathdowney hotel
Bigriggen
For more accommodation options
within the Scenic Rim please visit
Destination Scenic Rim

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Terms & Conditions
ACCOMMODATION                                      notifying us, your deposit is strictly non-
                                                   refundable and the balance of the tariff will

& CAMPING                                          also be charged.

                                                   NOISE POLICY
CANCELLATIONS                                      To ensure all guests enjoy their stay, all noise
Within 30 days of check-in: Any cancellations      is to be kept to a respectable level at all times,
or transfer made less than 30 days prior to        and ‘quiet time’ is from 10pm.
check-in will result in full forfeit of deposit.
                                                   Loud music or singing, inconsiderate and
Outside 30 days of check-in: If a cancellation     antisocial behaviour will NOT be tolerated at
or transfer is made more than 30 days before       any time, including the following activities:
check-in, the deposit can be refunded or
transferred by either:                             •   No generators.
                                                   •   No chainsaws.
• A refund of the deposit amount less a            •   No whip cracking
  $30 administration fee per each booked           •   No drones
  building or site.
• 100% of the deposit may be transferred to
  another booking, or held in held in credit to    PETS POLICY
  be used within 12 months.                        No Pets are permitted on Mt Barney Lodge
                                                   property. If you are found with a pet a $500 on
                                                   the spot fine will be debited from your credit
WET WEATHER                                        card. In accepting our terms and conditions
• In the advent of extreme adverse weather,        you are agreeing to permission for this on the
  it will be up to the discretion of the Mt        spot fine to be debited from your credit card
  Barney Lodge to cancel camping and/or            on file.
  accommodation based on access to the
  Lodge only. Only then will a full refund or
  transfer be issued.                              LINEN     (Accommodation only)
• We will not refund a deposit or transfer         Please see accommodation descriptions for
  your booking if the forecast is for possible     bedding configurations.
  showers or rain. Be prepared. Our
  cancellation policy above will apply.            We reserve the right to seek the replacement
• Mt Barney Lodge’s phone and internet             cost of any damage caused by negligent or
  services are often disrupted during extreme      inappropriate use of linen we provide.
  weather, however we aim to provide
  updates via our facebook page.                   SMOKING
• Where adventure activities have been
  cancelled by Mt Barney Lodge due to              Smoking is strictly prohibited in and around
  weather conditions, accommodation                the amenities block.
  bookings will not be transferred or refunded.    Smoking is strictly prohibited in and around
  We recommend that you take out travel            the Homesteads, Huts and On-site Camping
  insurance to cover any unforeseen weather        Trailers. Professional cleaning fees will apply if
  conditions. (see below).                         smoking is detected.

NO SHOW                                            CLEANING
If you do not keep your reservation without        Additional cleaning required to

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accommodation which is above and beyond              weather conditions.
what is reasonable use will be charged at $50/
hour.                                                If the participant cancels the walk within 30
                                                     days, there will be no refunds.
This applies to dishes, as all dishes are
expected to be clean upon departure.                 If you do not keep your reservation without
                                                     notifying us, your deposit is strictly non-
                                                     refundable.
LOST PROPERTY
• It is the responsibility of all guests to report
  lost property and recover it within 2 weeks.
                                                     TRAVEL INSURANCE
• Please forward a prepaid self addressed            Mt Barney Lodge shall not be liable for
  post pack for items to be returned.                any inability to take up the booking due to
• If lost property is not collected after this       changing health circumstances, whether that
  time, Mt Barney Lodge will donate all              be due to illness, injury, medical admission
  unclaimed items to charity.                        or other. Mt Barney Lodge is not liable for loss
                                                     or damage to guests’ valuables/personal
ADVENTURE                                            property during your stay. We strongly
                                                     recommend you purchase comprehensive
ACTIVITIES                                           travel insurance at time of booking to cover
                                                     these unforeseen events. We suggest that
Full payment is required upon making your            the policy should include, but not be limited
activity reservation.Mt Barney Lodge reserves        to the following cover: loss of deposit through
the right to cancel or modify the Program.           cancellation; loss of damage to personal
While every effort is made to adhere to the          baggage and loss of accommodation/
advertised timetables, the operators of Mt           adventure charges and medical expenses.
Barney Lodge reserve the right to alter or
cancel any service or charge at the time.            COVID-19
Strict minimum age restrictions apply for all
activities and is not negotiable.                    If I am sick will this affect my booking?

Maximum numbers apply for all activities.            • Covid19 presents a new set of decision
                                                       making for all of us. It is very challenging!

MOUNTAIN
                                                     • Our duty of care according to government
                                                       requirements is to advise you to stay

EXPEDITIONS
                                                       at home if you have suspected Covid
                                                       symptoms.
                                                     • Accordingly with Covid 19, it is your personal
Places are strictly limited on a first come/           responsibility to allow others to be safe
first served basis, and your booking is                by staying at home and seeking medical
only confirmed once payment has been                   advice.
processed.                                           • If you are sick or do not wish to attend due
                                                       to COVID-19 risk or personal symptoms you
A minimum of 4 people is required for any
                                                       will forfeit your payment.
expedition to go ahead.
                                                     The Mt Barney Lodge response to COVID-19 is:
The Outdoor Leader will make a decision on
the weather forecast on the day of the activity.     • Ensuring we have and follow a COVIDSAFE
If cloudy or inclement weather is predicted,           plan to ensure the safety of our patrons
then the walk will be cancelled and the              • If the Queensland Government imposes a
participant will be offered the next available         lockdown, full refund will be issued
walk date, or refunded with no penalty.              • If Mt Barney Lodge cancels due to Covid, full
                                                       refund will be issued.
Where adventure activities have been
cancelled by Mt Barney Lodge due to weather          We understand this presents obstacles for us
conditions, accommodation bookings will not          all and as a business we are aiming to make
be refunded. We recommend that you take              the Covid 19 transition as smooth as possible.
out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen

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