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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

27 Jan, Tue 9:30AM				SHTue: Clover Hill Rd to Balancing Rock at Macquarie Pass NP [Gr:3 D:8 A:250] #SH540
Fully inside Shellharbour City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 34586
(NEW!!!) Clover Hill Rd is a management track leading to a rough track down to the Macquarie Rivulet.  After crossing the rivulet there is an indistinct track which leads to Balancing Rock and a lovely waterfall.  Return is by the same route.   HAZARDS: Rough track, slippery creek crossings, steep sections. Location: Macquarie Pass NP Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

3 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				SHTue: Bundanoon – 3x short walks at Morton NP (Bundanoon) [Gr:3 D:8 A:300] #SH600
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Martyn M.
(NEW!!!) Three short but different walks to Erith Coal Mine, Lovers walk, and Dimmocks Creek. Bundanoon)   Meeting Point:       Starting time is from Bowral Pool. Inform the leader if going direct to track head. Trackhead : Gambrell's Rest Picnic Area HAZARDS: Slippery rocks, rough track, some off track, steep climbs, rock hopping. Location: Morton NP (Bundanoon) Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. 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

10 Feb, Tue 9:30AM				SHTue: Carrington Falls Rim Walks at Budderoo NP [Gr:3 D:11 A:200] #SH300
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
10731
(NEW!!!) Follow the Carrington Falls rim track to the top of Stevo's Track & return. A short drive to access Nellies Glen Carpark then walk to Missingham Lookout. After the walk there will be an opportunity to swim at Nellies Glen. As this walk has two parts walkers seeking a shorter walk can opt to do just the first leg. NOTE: Change to 9:30 (Requested by Penny)     HAZARDS: Rough track, slippery rocks, deep water. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Budderoo NP Limit: 20. View

10 Feb, Tue 8:30AM				SHTue: Paddle Kangaroo R. – Bendeela towards Hampden Bridge at Lake Yarrunga – Kangaroo Valley [Gr:S01 D:7] #SHP100
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	7km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith H.
(NEW!!!) A great opportunity to enjoy an easy paddle in the magnificent Kangaroo Valley. Bring your own kayak or rent.  Book kayaks with Leader at least 1x week beforehand. From Bowral, we will drive for appox 30 minutes to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley. We select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. Kangaroo Safari will transport our kayaks to Bendeela and the carpool to follow. Once set up and in the water, we will head upstream for about 3km to a lunch spot and then make our way back to Bendeela where our boats are returned to Safari Kayaking and we drive back to Bowral. The cost per person for boat hire to be confirmed.  Leader will provide details when established with the hire co. Cash payable on the day. Please have the right amount of cash as we need to make a single payment. Cossies, hat, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water will be the go. NOTE: Itinerary may change!   HAZARDS: Mostly still water. Possibility of one short section with quick flow if river is flowing. Participants required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Location: Lake Yarrunga - Kangaroo Valley Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. 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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