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.

Sunday December 1 Celebrate the first day of Summer: Belongil Treehouse to Tyagarah Tea Tree Lake Walk

The Tyagarah Tea Tree Lake is safe and pristine once again. Having recce'd it recently on a Sunday, the small number of visitors to this peaceful, still and beautiful lake were clothed and decent. Locals say that it has been that way since early 2018, when the Byron Shire Council began enforcing its 'clothing mandatory' policy via heavy fines to anyone found nude beyond the beach, as well as surveillance cameras.

We will start early at the Belongil Treehouse, then walk up the beach to the lake, where we will have morning tea and a swim before heading back down the beach. If it's a really hot day, we can dip into the ocean during our walks up and back to the lake. Lunch at the Belongil Treehouse is then optional after the walk.

The Tyagarah Tea Tree Lake is the most beautiful of the various tea tree lakes in our Northern Rivers area because it's completely surrounded by pretty bush, with a post-card look and serene stillness. It was out of bounds for too long because it was 'overtaken' by predatory behaviour, however that's now changed. Having said that, there will be some nude people as we walk up the 500m stretch of Tyagarah Beach where clothing is still optional. Clothing is mandatory however in the bushland behind the beach, where the lake is.

Grade 2, approx. 9km return, 3-4 hours (depending on the number of swims we have and how fast we choose to walk).

Leader: Michelle Martignoni MichelleSSMartignoni@gmail.com

Saturday December 7 Annual Cycling Xmas Party at Byron Bay, to be held at the residence of Inga and Gerd Modlich. There will be a cycle before lunch 30km leader Ruth 0427846372.

Saturday December 7 to Saturday December 14 Lord Howe Island

Activities include bushwalking, optional climb of Mt Gower grade 6 with compulsory guide at $100 pp, snorkelling, kayaking and cycling. Accommodation will be at Leanda Lei units. Self cater for breakfasts and lunches. Dinners at restaurants or self cater BBQ. Price depends on flights from Sydney or Brisbane approx $2500 pp twin share for accommodation and flights only. Limit 8 members. Need to confirm bookings asap. Organiser Tina R ph 0490 184545

Sunday December 15 Annual Christmas Party at Crams Farm Dairy, Clarrie Hall Dam

We will gather around 12, with a potluck lunch. Bring something you would love to eat and share. Don't forget to bring cutlery, plates . This year we are aiming to be plastic free. No plastic tablecloths, and hopefully zero waste.

Later in the year, those of us who like to sew will gather together to make Christmas themed bunting which can be used instead of our usual decorations. There will be kayaking and bushwalking on the day. More details about the party and making the bunting closer to the time.

Please contact Lou on social.nrbc@gmail.com or 0431074462

Sunday December 15 Nunga Rock Walk Mt Jerusalem NP

This walk will only go ahead if the area is declared open by NPWS. Meet at 9:30 at Crams Farm to carpool 5 km to the end of Rockface Road, for a short (1 to 1 1/2 hour) off track walk to an interesting sandstone outcrop near Nunga Road in Mt Jerusalem National Park. There is about 50% canopy cover to give us some shade if it’s a hot day. About half the walk is on tracks, and then fairly easy off track, but watch out for sharp sticks on the ground, slippery dry leaves on the sloping ground, one place where you slide down on your backside for 1m. You will need shoes or boots, gaiters or long pants. We then return to Crams Farm for the start of the party. Distance 2km Grade 3 Leader Tom 0413 398 395

Sunday December 15 – Kayaking Crams Farm (Christmas Party)

Exploring the very scenic waters of Clarrie Hall Dam, earlyish morning, before the Christmas Party gets fully underway. An easy paddle of no more than 2 hours, distance approximately 9-10 klms. Leader Simon CC 0421 705 848

Wednesday to Sunday December 25 to 29 Border Ranges NP Camp

We will camp for 4 nights at Sheepstation Creek campground. Please contact us soon and then book your own site at https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/sheepstation-creek-campground

Sites cost $24 per night for 2 people and 2 small tents could fit on one site. A park vehicle entry fee of $8 per day applies unless you have an annual pass. There are some easy walking tracks available and some harder off track walks possible.

For bushwalking club members only. Leaders Tina and David R tinar7724@optusnet.com.au 0490 184545

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