Kinaba

Great working bee 24th July

More cleaning, scrubbing and painting at Kinaba, and every working bee makes such a difference to the feel and look of the building.  It's wonderful to see the building being looked after.  

The volunteers have so far replaced all timber joists, facias, posts and railings that were needed, and with more elbow grease, the building is looking more clean and tidy and spruced up at each visit.  Well done!!!

sorry, June picnic cancelled

I'm really sorry, but all the boats that are normally available to take people up to Kinaba have taken their owners sailing or on holidays.  And that means that the only way to get to Kinaba is to walk from Elanda Point opposite the canoe launch area, or paddle.  We are cancelling the picnic for this month, and the next one will be Sunday 31st August.

I apologize for the short notice, and if you would like to take yourselves there anyway for a picnic, you are most welcome.

Regards
Rikki for Interim Committee

June Kinaba picnic

June picnic invitation

Our next b.y.o breakfast picnic at the Kinaba Information Centre is on Sunday 29th June 2014 from 9am.

Swim, paddle, row, sail, motor or hitch a ride with a local and come and join us and visit the Gateway to the Everglades.  So close and so delightful. As the Centre is in the National Park, no domestic animals thank you.

Working Bee 7th May

The latest working bee at Kinaba saw our volunteers Ken, Telena, David, Laurie, Mike, Jan, Bob, Lesley and Ian, Sue and Charlie painting, oiling, de-scaling or replacing corroded structural nuts, bolts, plates, and repaired water leaks and window and door screens.  

National Parks were able to support us by supplying sandpaper and brushes.  Another busy and productive morning at Kinaba.

Next byo Picnic 27th April 8am

April picnic invitation

Our next b.y.o picnic at the Kinaba Information Centre for breakfast from 8am on Sunday 27th April 2014

Swim, paddle, row, sail, motor or hitch a ride with a local and come and join us and visit the Gateway to the Everglades.  So close and so delightful. As the Centre is in the National Park, no domestic animals.

Next Induction Saturday 12th April from 8.30am

Induction process

If you would like to become a volunteer with Friends of Kinaba to help in the resurrection and re-invigoration of the Sir Thomas Hiley (Kinaba) Information Centre, we are informing you of the next induction for volunteers to be held at the Boreen Point Sailing Club on Saturday 12th April 2014 from 8.30am.

Great history imparted at the Apollonian

Dr Elaine Brown and Ron Turner

Wonderful night at the Apollonian last Wednesday 12th March 2014.  
Dr Elaine Brown talked about the history of the Upper Noosa River and Cooloola National Park over the past 180 years, and Ron Turner showed some great photos of the construction of the Sir Thomas Hiley Information Centre from 1978.

Kinaba History night Apollonian Hotel

Recent history (180 years or so) of the Upper Noosa River and the construction of Kinaba (The Sir Thomas Hiley) Information Centre.

Date:    12th March 2014
Place:  The Apollonian Hotel (Lounge Bar)
Time:   6pm if you are eating at the Pub - talks to start 7pm  (Estimated finish time 9.30pm)
Speakers:  Upper Noosa River - Elaine Brown      Kinaba - Ron Turner
Cost:   No charge  
Contact:  Ken 07 5485 3197

Next byo Picnic 16th February 8am

february 16th 2014

Our next b.y.o picnic at the Kinaba Information Centre for breakfast from 8am on Sunday 16th February 2014

Swim, paddle, row, sail, motor or hitch a ride with a local and come and join us and visit the Gateway to the Everglades.  So close and so delightful. As the Centre is in the National Park, no domestic animals.

Work has begun

Bob at work

We have now had 4 working bees as part of the restoration of the Kinaba Information Centre.  A team of 4 to 6 people head up to Kinaba early on Geronimo, most often sailing both ways.  Each bee is 4 to 6 hours of work, and a delicious spot for morning tea.

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