Welcome to the Queensland Geographical Society, your premier destination for all things geography in Brisbane. Our mission is to foster a deeper understanding of geographical concepts through various engaging resources.
We offer an extensive collection of maps that cater to both enthusiasts and professionals. Whether you're planning a field trip or simply exploring the rich landscapes of Queensland, our maps provide detailed insights and guidance.
In addition to our maps, we organize field trips that allow members and the public to experience the beauty and diversity of Queensland’s geography firsthand. These excursions are designed to educate and inspire, making geography accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Our podcast shelves feature discussions and interviews with experts in the field, covering a wide range of geographical topics. Tune in to gain new perspectives and stay informed about the latest developments in geography.
Join us at the Queensland Geographical Society as we explore the world around us through maps, field trips, and engaging conversations. Your journey into the fascinating realm of geography starts here.
Lockdown Hobbies Through a Geographer's Lens
When lockdowns arrived in 2020, many people picked up small projects to fill the hours at home. Growing a moustache was one of the lighter trends that circulated online, alongside sourdough baking, jigsaw puzzles and backyard gardening. Behind the jokes sat a real geographical story: for a while, the daily range of millions of people shrank from a city or region to a single suburb, street or living room.
Geographers call this kind of change a shift in activity space, meaning the area a person moves through in ordinary life. In Brisbane, as in other Australian cities, restrictions on travel and gatherings meant that local parks, creek paths and neighbourhood streets took on new importance. Many residents walked their own suburbs properly for the first time, noticing old flood markers, heritage cottages, remnant bushland and the way the land rises and falls between the river and the ridges.
Turning a quiet period into local discovery
The habits people formed at home can still feed a lasting interest in place. A few ideas worth carrying forward:
- Map your own patch. Sketch the streets, waterways and green spaces within walking distance, then compare your drawing with an official map.
- Keep a simple field notebook. Record weather, plants in flower, bird calls or changes after heavy rain. Small observations repeated over months reveal seasonal patterns.
- Look into local history. Street names, old boundaries and drainage lines often reflect earlier land use and the geography that shaped settlement.
- Listen while you walk. Geography talks and interviews pair well with a slow stroll through familiar ground.
A moustache can be shaved off in a minute, but a sharper eye for your surroundings tends to stay. If the quieter years left you curious about the landscape beyond your front gate, our podcast shelves are a gentle place to start, and our field trips offer a chance to explore Queensland's terrain alongside other people who share that curiosity.
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