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4 Sep, Thu 9:30AM				Paddle Chipping Norton Lakes (#P530)
Passes through 3 LGA's. Canterbury-Bankstown Council Fairfield City Council Liverpool City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
(Will be led by Mikael Kjaerbye) Put in at the Rabaul Road Boat Ramp in Milperra (at Henry Lawson Drive). It is a narrow concrete ramp with plenty of parking. There are some toilet facilities at the nearby petrol station.   There is an excellent morning tea spot at the sandy Grand Flaneur Beach (next to the Chipping Norton Boat Shed and Sailing Club - approx 3km from the start. Toilets nearby.Then paddle pass Angle Park and South Park, pass Warwick Farm racecourse and into Lake Moore. A brief tour around Lake Moore (check out the Satyam Ghaat from the water and the pelicans and black swans) before we stop for lunch at Haigh Park (approx 8 km from the start). Haigh Park has toilets and a picnic area.After lunch, we have an optional extra leg paddling further up Georges River and into Liverpool, until we reach the dam wall, just before Newbridge Road and around the same level as the train station. The return leg for this optional part is about 2.5 km.Then from Haig Park straight back to Rabaul Road Boat Ramp - approx 7km.In total, this paddle is 15-16 km long - with an optional extra 2.5 km into Liverpool. • New Event! EHT 8:00am Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD Location: Georges River(Milperra) Limit: 12. View

2 Oct, Thu 9:30AM				Paddle Beehive Point to Yarrunga Creek (#P166)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
From the campground at Beehive Point we will head up Yarrunga Creek for 4km to the head of waters. On the way we will view the magnificent stone walls of the original Timealong Track 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. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Approx 100 m of portage down a road to the launch area. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 12. View

2 Nov, Sun 9:00AM				Swan Lake Paddle
		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Maureen & David C
We will mostly follow the edge of the lake observing bird life and taking a short diversion along a creek. We can stop on the island for a snack, then paddle across to Medlyn Avenue. Plenty of time for a swim. Finish back at the start with a picnic lunch or take away from the Cuddy Café. Location: Conjola NP View

6 Nov, Thu 9:30AM				Revesby Beach- Georges River to Mill Ck and Salt Pan Ck (#P675)
Grade:4/6		Length	12km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
From Revesby Beach we will explore Georges River and the tributaries of Mill Ck, Salt Pan Creek and optionally Little Salt Pan Ck. As we will be passing the launch spot a few times there will be opportunities for paddlers to opt for shorter trips. • New launch site. EHT 11:00am Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats.Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Georges River(Revesby) Limit: 12. View

23 Nov, Sun 7:30AM				Crookhaven River and Berry Canal Paddle
		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
Launch from Greenwell Point and paddle upstream into the Berry Canal to explore Apple Orchard, Noble's, Mangrove and Haven Islands … if possible. Return past Orient Point to explore Goodnight, Crow and Billy's Islands. PFDs compulsory. Location: Nowra Map: Nowra 1:25,000 View

4 Dec, Thu 9:30AM				Paddle Tallowa Dam to Bundanoon Creek (#P150)
Passes through 3 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Goulburn Mulwaree Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
Bundanoon Creek offers some spectacular cliff faces and swimming opportunities. 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. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Limit: 16. View

22 Jan, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Lower Shoalhaven from Calymea Ck to Burrier (#P284)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mark P.
From Calymea Ck (Approx 12 km west of Nowra ) we will explore upstream on the Lower Shoalhaven river.   • New Event! 🙂 • Possibly beyond tidal influence and starting to get fresh water current. • There are no toilets at the launch for January but there are a few trees EHT 1:30 pm Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lower Shoalhaven River Limit: 16. View

5 Feb, Thu 8:30AM				Paddle & optional Camp Tallowa Dam to Shoalhaven Gorge (Extended) (#P164)
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Les
This is an optional 1 day paddle(14km) or 1 day paddle 29km or 3 day paddle & camp (29 km). Day 1: We will head up the Shoalhaven River 7 km to campsite 1 for lunch. Those opting to reach Fossickers Flat on the same day will continue onto Fossickers and return. The remaining 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 Tallowa Dam. Maps: Burrier 8928-II-N & Caoura 8928-III-N • Variable distance options. Deep water. Few exit points. Exposed in high winds. - Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. - If camping then organise your own tent, cooking etc. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Shoalhaven River Map: Maps: Burrier 8928-II-N & Caoura 8928-III-N Limit: 16. View

5 Mar, Thu 9:00AM				Basin View to Wandanian Creek (#P290)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
From Basin View Boat Ramp, we will cut across to the head of Wandanian Creek where we will explore upstream. From around the 6km mark we will look out for a suitable lunch spot. For those interested we will paddle further upstream until we reach the Princess Hwy before heading back.   • New Event EHT 12:30pm Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Wandanian Creek Limit: 16. View

2 Apr, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Douglas Park to Menangle (#P520)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wollondilly Shire Council Campbelltown City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
From the causeway at Douglas Park we will paddle downstream to Nepean Reserve, Menangle. A car shuffle will be required to move the cars to Menangle. • New Event   Deep water. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Nepe an River(Douglas Park) Limit: 16. View

7 May, Thu 9:30AM				Paddle Audley to Winifred Falls (#P624)
Fully inside Sutherland Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	17km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
For the full (23km) trip we will launch from Audley. 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 and into the RNP to the head of waters where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we will take a short walk to Winifred Falls for a possible swim before heading back. • New Event 9:00 for a 9:30 launch at Wants Beach, (near Reids Flat Picnic Area), Riverside Drv , Audley. OR 9:15 for 9:45 launch at Swallow Rock Reserve, Grays Point Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Participants are to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Hacking River & South West Arm Creek. Limit: 16. View

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