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.

Tuesday June 2 - Kayak - Upper Tweed (Oxley River)

A leisurely paddle on a non-tidal waterway on the Oxley River, upstream of Murwillumbah. Meeting place Byangum bridge on the Kyogle Road 5km west of Murwillumbah. If more paddling is needed people can go downstream to the weir or upstream on the Tweed River arm. Bring lunch. Approx 8-10km. Grade easy.

Leader - Tom L. 0413 398 395

Weekend June 5 to 8 Basket Swamp NP

We will explore the area between Basket Swamp Falls, Wellington Rocks, Cataract River and Basket Swamp Creek. Map Boonoo Boonoo. Grade Exploratory. Limit 8 members. Leader David R 0427 298339

Saturday June 6 - Sunday July 5 - Kayak - Eltham to Moonem over 5 days in 5 weeks

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 shuffles will be required. It is not necessary to commit to all days. Just one is fine if that is all you can make.

Saturday June 6 (morning) - Kayak Eltham to Boatharbour via Wilsons River (POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE)

Eltham to Boatharbour via Wilsons River (this will be contingent on a reccy Scott will do the week before to make sure there is a clear run). There will be some moving water and at least one rapid. We will have snacks on the water and lunch at the Eltham Hotel afterwards. Distance 22 km, grade hard.

Contact Scott Rawstorne on 0413 756 414 or email scott@globalpaddler.com.au

Saturday June 6 (morning) - Casino - McDonald Park to Cooks Weir return - 17km - Grade medium.

Between Jabour Weir and Cooks Weir in Casino, a lovely pool of flat fresh Richmond River water follows a peaceful winding path through casuarina and callistemon decorated banks for almost 10 km. It is not one of the best-known paddling destinations in the Northern Rivers but your first adventure here is unlikely to be your last. We are meeting at the boat ramp in McDonald Park at the end of Fergusson Street in Casino for a 17 km return paddle to Cooks Weir. There will also be an optional extra 2km paddle to Jabour Weir at the end for anyone who is interested. We will stop for a snack along the way and we will have a picnic lunch in McDonald Park afterward.

Leader Scott R - 0413 756 414 or email scott@globalpaddler.com.au.

Saturday June 13 (morning) - Kayak Boatharbour to Lismore via Wilsons River

Including a peek inside Coopers Creek. There is a short section of moving water at the start. Otherwise, the river is tidal and the tide will be on our side for most of the way. BYO lunch for a picnic in the park adjacent to the Lismore boat ramp after the paddle. Distance 13-15km, grade medium. Car shuffle required

Contact Scott Rawstorne on 0413 756 414 or email scott@globalpaddler.com.au

Saturday June 13 Easy walk, Alstonville Heritage Trail

This will be a gentle stroll round Alstonville, following Alstonville's Heritage Trail. We will gather at 11 am at the car park next to the Crawford House Museum (Wardell Road), and aim to be having a picnic lunch in the nearly Elizabeth Ann Bowen Park by 1 pm. Bring own picnic lunch and chair. All paved surfaces, lots of stopping and talking about the history of Alstonville. Maximum ten people. Contact Bill and Ruth on 0409151378.

Saturday June 13 Terania Creek Circumnavigation

From Terania Creek we will climb to Wallace Rd off track, then follow Nightcap Track and Gibbergunyah Rd, and descend the overgrown Mackays Rd. Distance 22km in 8 hours at a good pace with an early start. Grade 3 with some overgrown roads, creek crossings and off track. Map Huonbrook. Limit 10 members Leader David R david.rob1367@gmail.com

Sunday June 14 Minyon Walks Nightcap NP. CANCELLED TO BE REPEATED JUNE 27 and 28

Walk from the picnic area at Minyon Grass to the base of Minyon Falls and on to Quondong Falls before returning via the top of Minyon Falls. A picturesque walk through rainforest on maintained tracks. Some rock scrambling to get to the base of the Falls. Another circuit walk will start from the Minyon Falls Car Park and walk to Quondong Falls for morning tea with lunch at the base of the Falls. Finally a third walk will be offered, starting from the Minyon Falls Car Park and walking up Peates Mountain Trail via Boggy Creek . All walks will be around the same distance and grading. Ruth D., Graeme McG and Bill will also be leading walks on the day. Map Huonbrook Distance 10-12 km. If Covid 19 restrictions are eased we may just put on two walks . Please register with Ian. Meeting particulars will be sent out a few days prior to the walks. Grade 2 Leader Ian 0459496194

Wednesday June 17 Billinudgel NR FULLY BOOKED

Walk on roads and tracks with some small creek crossings close to track and distance about 8km generally flat. It will be interpretive and cruisy showing some highlights. There are some pixie cap orchids flowering in droves at the moment. Some sections are optional just a small way off track to see highlights not obvious on trails. Grade 2. Limit 20 members.

Leader Duncan F vertcon@hotmail.com

Wednesday June 17 Goonengerry 1st Waterfall Abseil Recce FULLY BOOKED

Unknown may require 80m prusik.

Leader Shane 0427557823 abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

Saturday June 20 Koonyum Range traverse FULLY BOOKED

This is a long day's walk totally off track. Peter W, Graham P, Noel G and Steve M have recently spent four separate recce days finding a walkable route across the saddle linking the East and West Koonyum Ranges. There are great views to the north from the high ridge. At each end of the walk there is a very steep ascent/descent. Half the party will drive to Middle Ridge Rd, and the other half will drive to the far end of Koonyum Range Rd. The parties will meet and swap keys halfway along the northern ridge line of the West Koonyum Range and meet back in Mullumbimby. Experienced off track walkers only. Limit of 10 members per group. Grade 4. Maps Burringbar and Huonbrook.

Leader Steve M 6684 0378

Saturday June 20 (afternoon) - Kayak Lismore to Wyrallah via Wilsons River

Paddle includes a peek inside Lilli Pilli Creek (my name for a waterway for which I am unable to find any other name). These waterways are tidal and the tide will be on our side for most of the way. Have lunch before the paddle and bring a snack to have along the way. Distance 16 to 18km, grade medium. Car shuffle required.

Contact Scott Rawstorne on 0413 756 414 or email scott@globalpaddler.com.au

Tuesday June 23 Billinudgel NR short notice walk

Walk on roads and tracks with some small creek crossings close to the track and distance about 8km generally flat. Some sections are optional and just a small way off track to see highlights not obvious on trails. Grade 2. Limit 10 members.

Leader Richard A 0476 797000

Saturday June 27 Minyon Circuit Nightcap NP

This walk is the postponed walk which was to be led by Graeme on June 14. Starting from Minyon Grass walking to the base of Minyon Falls and then walking on to the top of Quondong Falls for lunch.Some rock scrambling to get to the base of Minyon Falls and rock hopping across Repentance Creek. Distance 12 km Grade 3

Leader Graeme 0410667090

Saturday June 27 – Village walk around Bangalow. Group size limited 14

Park at Moller Pavilion, Bangalow Showgrounds, Market Street and be ready to walk at 7.45am. This figure 8 loop walk will take about 2 hours - past houses, cow paddocks, through showgrounds, sports grounds, and beside Byron Creek. After the walk, we will have morning tea beside the Moller Pavilion, where there are low benches for socially distanced seating (or BYO folding chair). Bring your own tea/coffee and something to eat.

Contact Jenny jbcobden@gmail.com

Saturday 27th June. Mt Nardi Abseil Recce.

Along the escarpment from Mulgum Creek there is a waterfall of approx 50m that has never been explored to my knowledge. It is a pretty long walk in and out along Googarna Road. A bit of thick scrub in between. It will be interesting to take a look and see.

Leader Shane 0427557823 abseiling.nrbc@gmail.com

Sunday June 28 Minyon Walks Nightcap NP Peates Mountain Walk Fully Booked.

Four walks will occur. One will start from the picnic area at Minyon Grass to the base of Minyon Falls and on to Quondong Falls before returning via the top of Minyon Falls. A picturesque walk through rainforest on maintained tracks. Some rock scrambling to get to the base of the Falls and rock hopping across Repentance Creek. The other two circuit walks will start from the Minyon Falls Car Park and walk to Quondong Falls for morning tea with lunch at the base of the Falls. Map Huonbrook Distance 10-12 km. Grade 3 Distance 12km Starting from the Minyon Falls car park the walk will pass the viewing platform above Minyon Falls before heading along Boggy Creek to Rummery Park. From there a gentle climb up to the summit of Peates Mountain will ensue. Distance 12 km Grade 2 Leader Brian 0266872427 If you registered for the original walk and intend to go on this one, there is no need to register again. Ian, Ruth and Bill will lead the Minyon Circuit walks. If you have not already registered for any of these walks which were originally to be held on June 14 then please register with Ian the organiser Ian 0459496194

Sunday June 28 (morning) - Kayak Wyrallah to Coraki (CANCELLED)

Paddle includes 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 medium/Hard. Car shuffle required. To Events Calendar Draft

Contact Scott Rawstorne - email scott@globalpaddler.com.au

Sunday, June 28 (Morning) - Coraki Kayaks & Koalas

This is a return trip suitable for all levels of paddlers on which we will head up the Richmond River to see how many koalas we can find. The outward leg will be against the tide and the flow will push us home. Bring morning tea & lunch. Distance 10km. Grade easy. No shuttle required. Leader Scott R - email scott@globalpaddler.com.au

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