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Sunday 3rd June, a healthy crowd made their way to Kinaba Information Centre for a lunch and Q and A forum, hosted by Friends of Kinaba. Ross Belcher, Principal Parks Ranger spoke about National Park's current activities in the region, and also answered some interesting questions from those attending, including members from Nooa Intergrated Catchment Authority (NICA) and Noosa Parks Association (NPA). 

Lunch was a byo and cook yourself BBQ which was really enjoyable, and over-all, a pleasant day was shared by many, and included the scenic boat trip across the lake.

5 intrepid volunteers braved the windy conditions to head up to Kinaba to paint, oil, clean and generally make a wonderful clean-up job at the Information Centre.

We met with about 50 visitors who were interested in what we were doing, and very pleased that the building was being maintained - they commented on how fresh and well-kept it looked.

Sone of the extra special visitors who came on the day were Sir Thomas Hiley's granddaughter and great-grandchildren, who were very appreciative of the work being done on the building.

Ada arranged to speak to Noosa Parks Association at their Friday Environment Forum at Wallace Park, Noosa on Friday 10th November.

NPA have supported our project for permission to continue to maintain the Kinaba building, to retain it with public access and to re-open it as the Kinaba Information and Environment Centre. 

A dedicated team of volunteers got stuck-in on the weekend of 17th and 18th June, which involved an overnight stay in the comfortable accommodation bunks. A little wine and pleasant acoustic guitar added to the tranquility of the typical Queensland winter evening.
 

The accommodation area is now freshly painted and looking very bright - windows cleaned throughout, plus some carpentry, and a new sensor light installed above the stairs.

Great collection of volunteers continued with the painting at Kinaba, and have made good progress. Kinaba is looking more cared for after every visit. Great job!!!