About UQMC Trips

Climbing at Slider, scrambling up Logan's Ridge, canyoning at Kinnanes, a few days hiking in Girraween... We run more events than you'll be able to choose from! Our varied adventurous activities include day hikes, multi-night hikes, rock-climbing, bouldering, canyoning, bike packing, rogaining, kayaking and birding!

Remember - our Trip Leaders are unpaid volunteers. Make sure to thank them after going on a trip.

Here we break down all the things you need to know about going on a UQMC trip :)

How do I find out about trips?

All our events are published our calendar. Check this page regularly – some events are only published on the calendar a few weeks beforehand. We sometimes advertise our events on our Instagram (@uqmc). We typically run only a couple of events during university holidays.

How do I sign up for a trip?

Sign up to our events by clicking ‘sign up’ on the event's page. If the Trip is full, then join the waitlist. You will be contacted by email if a spot opens up.

Remember, just because you sign up to a trip on the website doesn’t mean you are guaranteed a spot. The Trip Leader always has the final call on who may come on the Trip.

How do I join the trip’s group chat?

We use a trip group chat for last-minute updates and changes, carpooling and photo-sharing.

You will receive an email containing a link to a Facebook messenger group chat after you sign up. Click on that. If it doesn’t work, then try copy pasting the link directly into your internet browser. If it still doesn’t work, then email us at: uqmountainclub@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @uqmc

If you don’t have Facebook messenger, then make an account.

What do I bring to the trip?

A pack list of mandatory items will be in the event description on the website. Also, check to see what the Trip Leader recommends in the group chat.

I don’t have the required gear for my trip – what do I do?

For technical climbing and canyoning gear, message the Trip Leader in the group chat. They will bring all the gear you need.

For camping or hiking gear, paid members can hire gear on LendEngine. Make sure you get organised early, our gear hire shed is typically only open once per week.

How fit/skilled/experienced do I need to be to participate?

Read the event description carefully to see if the trip is right for you. Always speak to the Trip Leaders first if you have any concerns about the difficulty of the trip.

Many of our trips have a minimum climbing or canyoning skill tape level. If you do not have the minimum skill tape level but think you can get it before the trip starts, then speak to the Trip Leader before signing up.

Remember, just because you sign up to a trip on the website doesn’t mean you are guaranteed a spot. The Trip Leader always has the final call on who may come on the trip.

What is a Survey Trip?

The purpose of a survey trip is to explore and assess a route that is not well established, not recently visited, or of unknown suitability for general club trips. Information about the route, conditions, and timing may be limited or uncertain. Participants should expect off-track travel, navigation challenges, slower progress than planned, and the possibility of changing plans on the day. The itinerary of a survey trip is indicative only and may be adjusted based on conditions, group capacity, or new information encountered during the trip. Participants must be prepared and equipped to remain out overnight beyond the planned itinerary (benightment) if required due to conditions, delays, or unforeseen circumstances. Survey trips are intended for experienced members who are comfortable with uncertainty.

How do I get a Swim Certificate?

Some of our trips require you to have a UQ Swim Certificate. Assessment sessions are held at UQ Aquatic Centre, where you need to swim 400m (8 x 50m) and tread water for 2 minutes. Once you’ve done that, you’ll receive your Swim Certificate, which you then upload to your member portal on the website (My Account / UQ Swim Certification / Upload File).

Individual swim tests can be undertaken throughout the year from 9am-3pm on weekdays, and from 12pm to close on weekends. Just turn up to the UQ Aquatic Centre during these times and ask to do the test. It's free!

I don’t own a car - how do I get to the trip?

The Trip Leader will not organise transport for the participants to the activity– that is up to you. Once you join the group chat, you will be able to speak to other participants to organise a carpool.

If you own a car, then please carpool with the other participants. You will save some money, make some new friends and its good for the environment.

How do I become a Trip Leader?

We are always looking for skilled, responsible and cool people to lead our trips.

Express your interest in being a Trip Leader by emailing uqmountainclub@gmail.com and we will give you more information about the process.

If we like you, we will pay for your CPR, First Aid and Vertical Rescue Qualifications and potentially more.

I have another question. How can I reach you?

You can find us on Tuesday or Thursday at Kangaroo Point during our top rope nights. Otherwise, send us an email at uqmountainclub@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @uqmc