Three days notice must be given to the Leader if you want to participate in any of the events.

Club cycling events are held on many days each week. See the Cycling Page for further details. See the Qigong Page for details of regular Qigong sessions in Byron Bay and Ballina.

Sat 4 and 11 April, Paddling from Eltham to Moonem over 5 days in 4 weeks CANCELLED

In years gone by, there was an annual 4-day 90km paddle from Lismore to Ballina called the Paddle for Life which raised money for a couple of local charities. This trip invokes memories of that event while making a couple of exciting improvements. Who knows - in time, this could become an annual event too. All trips will be one-way so car shuttles will be required. Scott will be able to assist with this for some drivers but car-pooling will be beneficial. It is not necessary to commit to all days. Just one is fine if that is all you can make.

Day 4 - 4/4: Wyrallah to Coraki including a peek inside Pelican Creek (there is a good chance of seeing wild koalas). These waterways are tidal and the tide will be on our side for most of the way. BYO lunch for a picnic in Pelican Creek. Distance 21 to 23km, grade hard.

Day 5 - 11/4: Coraki to Moonem via Richmond River and Bungawalbin Creek. These waterways are tidal and the tide will be on our side for most of the way. We will have snacks on the water and lunch at the Coraki Hotel afterwards. Distance 26km, grade hard.

Leader Scott R. Email scott@globalpaddler.com.au or text 0413 756 414

Friday to Monday April 10 to 13 Gibraltar Range-Washpool NP Mountain Top Camping FULLY BOOKED CANCELLED

This 4-day, 3-night walk modifies the Gibraltar Range-Washpool World Heritage Walk to focus on climbing mountain tops and crags, then most importantly, camping on top of them. The wild, stunning and imposing rock formations and crags within the Gibraltar Range-Washpool National Parks have a kind of dramatic profoundness to them reminiscent of Victoria’s Hanging Rock. In this walk, we’re not just passing through this awe-inspiring and somewhat formidable beauty; we’re actually going to sleep and eat in the thick of it.

We’ll start and end at Mulligans Campground, then move anti-clockwise to camp near Waratah Trig on the first night, then atop Haystack Mountain the next night and then on top of Dandahra Crags on the final night. There will be no camping within car camping grounds (hurray) and the Washpool rainforest is not part of this walk. This walk gets challenging when we go off-trail and start to climb, as it requires pushing through very dense bush, scrambling and steep climbing – all with a backpack with sufficient overnight water.

To be eligible for this walk, you must therefore have 1) reasonable off-trail thru-hike / pack-walking experience, 2) good fitness, 3) a free-standing gear setup suitable to 0 degrees Celsius and 4) protective clothing / gear for serious off-trail bush-bashing. Grade 4-5, maximum 8 tents,

Leader Tony L 0412 292777 tonylydon1@gmail.com

April 10 to 13 Girraween NP Throughwalk FULLY BOOKED CANCELLED

This is a four day leisurely walk along fire trails in the park. 1st night Haydens Flat, 2nd night South Bald Rock, 3rd night Stone Cottage, we will camp next to water. We will drop our throughwalking packs off in the bush and climb the various features along the way with day packs and spend a bit of time exploring South Bald Rock.

Leader Peter W 0429 950 352 peterdubilu@yahoo.com.au

April 10 to 11 Basket Swamp NP Throughwalk FULLY BOOKED CANCELLED

This 3 day walk on granite rock along Basket Swamp Creek and Cataract River with waterfalls to negotiate will go ahead in dry weather only. It should be still warm enough for swimming. Some of us will stay overnight in Tenterfield on Thursday April 9. On Friday we will descend from Basket Swamp Falls to the confluence with Wellington Creek and camp. On Saturday night we will camp along Cataract River. On Sunday we will scramble up several waterfalls and then the ridge leading to Wellington Rocks. If the road there is driveable we can leave a car there on Friday morning for our return on Sunday. Otherwise we will walk back along Wellington Creek Firetrail to the cars near Basket Swamp Falls. There is a bush campsite nearby if it is too late to drive home. Map Boonoo Boonoo. Limit 8 club members. Grade exploratory.

Leader David R 0427 298339 david.rob1367@gmail.com

Saturday April 18 Uralba Reserve CANCELLED

Mostly on trails through the woods, some old road bits, one steep section with creek crossing. Short steep off-track excursion around fence. Occasional views from escarpment to ocean and north to Ballina. Some fallen trees may have to be negotiated. Approx. 10 km. Grade 2. Map Wardell.

Heike K. 0438 218 201 or email heikekerber@yahoo.com.au

Friday April 24 to Thursday April 30 Cycling in Brisbane Fully Booked CANCELLED

This trip is split into 2 stays. It is possible to register for either or both stays. The vast majority of cycling will be on cycle tracks which will be suitable for all types of bikes. We will stay in reasonably priced airbnb accommodation in the Manly area on the nights of April 24, 25 and 26. On the nights of April 27, 28 and 29 we will be staying in the Sandgate area. Ron will lead the cycles out of Manly. Ian will lead the rest. The proposed itinerary follows:

Friday Travel to Manly

Saturday Ron will lead a cycle south of Manly

Sunday Ron will lead a cycle north from Manly to the city and return by train.

Monday We will travel to Breakfast Creek in the morning and cycle to South Bank before returning to the cars before heading to our accommodation in the Sandgate area.

Tuesday Cycle from Sandgate to Deception Bay and back

Wednesday Cycle via Nudgee Beach and the wetlands to the Kedron Brook Cycleway. Return the same way

Thursday Pack up and drive to a suitable parking spot near the Brisbane River Cycleway Loop and cycle this loop before heading off back home.

To register for this event, please contact Ian 0459496194 and state which section of the event you wish to enter and if you need accommodation

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