The first leg of our Dam to the Bay series. We will paddle the New Farm – St. Lucia leg of the river.
We will put in upstream of Churchie (The hight School) at a private address or at the public pontoon (Heath Park) and paddle down Norman Creek to the Brisbane River. We will cross to New Farm and paddle to the New Farm Park River hub (4.2km from start) and have a leisurely brunch (breakfast/lunch) at the adjacent Brisbane Powerhouse while the tide finishes going out. We will then paddle 12 km back up the river with the incoming tide and end at the club shed with potential stops at Kangaroo Point, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (if accessible), or Southbank (downstream end) as needed.
Dam to the Bay Series
We aim to paddle the full length of the Brisbane River over 12 months.
The low tide at New Farm is ~ 10AM, so the timings are –
- 7 AM Meet and load boats
- ~7:30 AM Depart for East Brisbane
- 8 AM Put in at Norman Creek
- 9 AM Arrive New Farm Park River Hub pontoon (and Brisbane Powerhouse)
- ~10- 10:30 AM depart for Shed.
- ~1 PM Arrive at shed (depending on stops).
Distance: ~16km (tide assisted) – 3-4hr paddling
Date: Sunday 17th March 2024
Meet time at shed: 7 AM (sharp!)
Leader: Martin
As for all river paddling, wear sun smart clothes, sunscreen and and paddle shoes, bring accessible water (3L total) and on water snacks (eg muesli bars / nuts).
Participants must register beforehand
ID: 240317F
Event organisers and leaders: Check registrations here (copy the event ID first). Login required.
