Year: 2024

A number of trips are being organised for 2024. Dates need to be scheduled so they are listed here until this is worked out. Links to similar previous trips are provided so you can get an idea.

All trips and dates are subject to scheduling limitations and availability of volunteers to lead them.

Sea Kayaking

• Brunswick Heads weekend (Martin)
  A three day trip to Brunswick Heads (north of Byron Bay in NSW. We will explore the rivers to the south, north (Brunswick Heads to Billynudgel), and West (Brunswick Heads to Mullimbimby).
  
• Pumicestone Passage Weekend (Leader TBC)
  Paddle the full length of Pumicestone Passage along Bribie Island (Caloundra – Bongaree). Similar trip here.
  
• G2: Redcliffe to Bribie Island Return (Martin)
  A day trip paddling the longer more exposed northern Moreton Bay. Similar to this trip.
  
• Intro to Navigation (Martin)
  An evening learning about marine navigation for sea kayaking
  
• Intro to tides and weather (Martin)
  Learn the basics of tides and weather – essential for trip planning and paddling safe in the bay and sea.
  
• Bongaree to Red Beach (Martin)
  Paddle around the bottom of Bribie island. Learn / Practice small surf entry/landings. Similar to this trip.
  
• Fraser Expedition (5- 9 day trip to Fraser Island) (Martin/ Wendy)
  A multi-day trip from Urangan (Hervey Bay) along the side of Fraser Island to Awinya (or Wathumba) depending on the duration. Similar to this trip. Aiming for September.
  
• Southern Fraser Island Trip (Steff/Jane/Martin)
  A three day trip camping at Coolooloi on the south of Fraser Island. This will be similar to this Poona/Fraser/Tin Can Bay trip, or this trip.

Flatwater

• Explore the Entire Brisbane River (Leandro)
  Over the year we plan to paddle the full length of the Brisbane River from Wivenhoe Dam to the mouth with a combination of day and weekend trips
  • Norman Creek and Brisbane River to the club shed (Martin)
    Paddle the available length of Norman Creek, visit the Powerhouse at New Farm Park, and return to the shed along the river

Other Trips

• Coochin Creek (Martin / TBC)
  A day trip paddling the beautiful Coochin Creek off the Pumicestone Passage. Similar to this trip.