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15 Dec, Sun 9:00AM				Paddling for Beginners – on Berringer Lake
					Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
This is to allow members who would like to paddle a kayak but do not feel comfortable over longer distances. John will take people who are more experienced further around the lake while Leanne will help introduce those who are 1st time paddlers. Please make sure to bring PFDs, morning tea and lunch. Also sunscreen and insect repellent. Location: Conjola Limit: 10. View

20 Dec, Fri 9:00AM				Paddle Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#K150)
Passes through 3 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
(Leader Changed) Bundanoon Creek offers some spectacular cliff faces.  From Tallowa Dam Picnic area we head NE up Lake Yarrunga (Kangaroo River) for 2.5km then head north into Bundanoon Creek for 4.5km to the head waters. On the return, we will take a short 2km detour up Sandy Creek before heading back to the start. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12. View

9 Jan, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Beehive Point to Yarrunga Creek (#K166)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
(Date Changed) From the camp ground at Beehive Point we will head up Yarrunga Creek for 4 kms to the head of waters. On the way we will view the magnificient stone walls of the original road from Kangaroo Valley to Mossvale. See the old road disappear into the waters of Lake Yarrunga and reappear further upstream.  On return to Beehive point we can optionally poke around the numerous inlets for some bonus paddles. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Approx 100 m of portage down a road to launch area. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 16. View

22 Jan, Wed				Paddle Burrill Lake
					Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
(NEW!!!) Contact John and Leanne if you feel like a paddle on the day. The aim is to meet up with the walkers for a picnic morning tea. Will only go ahead if there is sufficient interest and if the weather is suitable. Please make sure to bring PFD's, morning tea. Also sunscreen and insect repellent.  Contact leader essential for time and meeting details.....subject to change Location: Burrill Lake View

26 Jan, Sun 7:30AM				Sussex inlet and Oaky Island Paddle
		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
(NEW!!!) Grade: Medium - PFDs compulsory.  Distance: About 15km.  Details: Launch from near the caravan park in River Road at Sussex inlet (just before crossing the bridge over the lagoon). Paddle into St George's Basin for morning tea at lovely Oaky Island. Paddle down the inlet to the entrance and return to the boat ramp near the bowling club. Bring lunch or hang out for fish and chips.  Depart: Mick Ryan Park Milton 7:30 am Travel: 70km.  Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Sussex Inlet Map: Sussex Inlet 1:25,000 View

31 Jan, Fri 9:00AM				Paddle Burnum Burnum Boat ramp to The Needles. (#K202)
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
From the Burnum Burnum Boat Ramp we'll head upstream to the head of waters of Woronora River for lunch and a short bushwalk to see the old Cobb & Co road to the Illawarra. - Kayak hire available from Woronora Boatshed Ph 9545 2584. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Notes: - Friendly tides. - School holidays. - New departure location. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Location: Woronora River Limit: 12. View

9 Feb, Sun 10:00AM				Swan Lake Picnic Day
					Milton Branch
Helen M.
(NEW!!!) Helen’s annual picnic to celebrate of the end of school holidays, reclaiming the roads and scenic spots from the visitors. This year's picnic will be at Swan Lake, near Sussex Inlet. We can swim, paddle, stroll, float, chill out, chat, and picnic or indulge in the lot.  Arrive 10am if you want to paddle for a couple of hours on the lake and creek, or come around noon for the picnic bit.  Contact: Email helenmd12@gmail.com if you plan to come and Helen will provide precise instructions to reach the best beach for the event. Location: Sussex Inlet View

14-16 Feb, Fri (14:00PM)-Sun (10:00AM)				Bundeena car camping weekend
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	120m	Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
(NEW!!!) Car camping Weekend Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th of February 2025.  As it will be in the middle of summer and possibly hot activities will not be set in concrete.  However walks from Bundeena to Wattamolla will be available on the Saturday. Multiple walk leaders and paces.  Sunday wander across the bridge to Maianbar.  Plenty of opportunity for swimming, kayaking, paddle boards, beach cricket, music and singalongs. BYO instrument. Or just relax in the campground and watch the sun go down from the beach. Kayaks can be hired or bring your own water craft. Explore the beautiful Cabbage Tree Basin. Small to medium tents are the go. No Taj Mahals. Bookings at Bonnie Vale Camping Ground are essential. Location: bundeena and Royal NP Limit: 30. View

6-8 Mar, Thu (09:00AM)-Sat (12:00PM)				Paddle & Camp Tallowa Dam to Shoalhaven Gorge (#K163)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council
		Length	29km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Les
(Fully Booked) This is an optional 1 (14km) or 3 (29km) day paddle. Day 1: We will head up the Shoalhaven River 7km for lunch.  The one day paddlers will then make their way back while the campers will set up camp. Day 2: Make our way up to Fossickers Flat for lunch then return to camp. Day 3: Break camp and make our way back to Tallowah Dam. - Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. - If camping then organise own tent, cooking etc. Note: "!! New Event 🙂 Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Shoalhaven River Limit: 16. View

3 Apr, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Minnmurra River (#K700)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Shellharbour City Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:4/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
We launch in the crystal-clear waters opposite the river mouth then head upstream to explore deep into two mangrove forests. We will then paddle further upstream to some very civilised table and chairs near Nungarry Rest Area for lunch before heading back. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Limit: 16. View

1 May, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Paddle Audley to Winifred Falls (#K624)
Grade:4/6		Length	23km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
(Date Changed) For the full (23km) trip we will launch from Audley. For those wanting a shorter (17km) paddle will launch from Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point. We will make our way down Hacking River and up SW Arms Ck into the RNP & stopping at Winnifred Falls for lunch then return. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Location: Hacking River & South West Arm Creek. Limit: 16. View

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