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22 Jan, Wed				Paddle Burrill Lake
					Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
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.
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.
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.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) 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

18 Feb, Tue 8:30AM				Paddle Kangaroo R. – Bendeela towards Hampden Bridge (#K100)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Keith H.
Bring your own kayak or rent.  Book kayaks with Leader at least 1x week beforehand. From Bowral Pool we depart at 8:30am which is one hour earlier than normal departure time. We drive to Safari Kayaking located in Kangaroo Valley arriving around 9:00am where we select our kayaks/canoes and life jackets. Kangaroo Safari will transport our kayaks to Bendeela and the car pool follows on. Once set up and in the water, we 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 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. 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

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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