ESKIMO SCROLL

Newsletter of
Manning River Canoe Club Inc.
P.O. Box 511, TAREE 2430
manningrivercc@hotmail.com

Issue: June 2006

Next Meeting: AGM 1st June 2006,

2006, Taree (BBQs Galore) Camping Shop 6:30pm
including pizza night

President: Ian Winkley 6550 9051 Treasurer: Judy ward 65525837

Secretary: Mick O’Brien 6551 2531
Editor: Geoff Songberg 6557 0052 geoffrey.songberg@lands.nsw.gov.au
Trip Convener: Geoff Martin 6552 5255 Taree Snowgum (BBQs Galore) Camping Shop
 Attention ANNOUNCEMENT Attention

The club now has an email address just for the club, it is
manningrivercc@hotmail.com
So if you have anything for either the web site or the Scroll you can send it in to the email address. If
you wish to send things for the newsletter directly to me that is still OK as I will accept anything as
long as I can read it, scan it, copy/past or insert it for the next newsletter.
We have also been working on a web site but there are still a few hurdles to get across.

REPORTS
If anyone would like to have a trip report or advertisement etc published in the newsletter, I would be
grateful to receive them. You can post any material to the club address, give it to Geoff Martin at the
Taree Camping shop, email to me or deliver to 1 Apple Tree Street Wingham 2429. Keep everyone
informed, let people know how good the trip was so that other people will attend and make future
activities even more rewarding for all.
Geoff (Ed)

Tirril Ck Cascades & Flora Reserve – February 06

A shower overnight had made conditions very steamy for the beginning of our day trip into
the Tirril Ck Gorge. The water in the creek was quite clear and running well with the recent
rainfall as we made our way to the first
cascade via the walking track.
Geoff & Ian took a trip upstream for
photo opportunities while the rest of the
party prepared themselves for the next
section of the walk. This short but
picturesque gorge is typical of those
found in the Dingo/Tapin Tops region.
Its geological features are similar to
Little Run and Bobin with well-rounded,
smooth water worn rocks punctuated
with numerous small waterfalls and
cascades.

By 10.30 am the hottest month of the

year began to show its form and so some
of us decided to take a dip in one of the
many inviting pools that present along
the way. Submerged leaf litter eventually
found its way to the surface following
our immersion, which then ended a cool
but enjoyable swim in a truly pristine
place. Further along the banks of the
creek began to narrow and steepen
resulting in a short detour negotiating the
walls of the gorge until once again we
could traverse the rocky bed. Lunch was
consumed overlooking a deep pool
where we watched several large crayfish going about their business quite nonchalantly. We

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were out of the rugged stuff now as our party rounded a sharp left hand bend into gently
sloping banks and flat rock bars in the creek. Just as well for the easier going as Pam had
received a painful tailbone injury whilst negotiating a slippery boulder. An old snig trail was
quickly located to take us back to the main forest road where we rested in the shade while the
rest of the vehicles were collected.

Tirril Creek proved to be a challenge to some whilst others found this walk very easy
compared to some of the places the club has been in recent years. It is our endeavour in this
coming club year to attempt to cater for all categories of canoeing and bushwalking, so as to
encourage members to continue in full participation of the clubs activities.
Mick Obrien

Macleay River 16-

16-23 April
Sunday 16th
After a leisurely lunch overlooking the river Vera, Dave, Petina, Roger and I left Kempsey at
1pm. We arrived at Georges Junction at about 3pm. As there were not many campers we were
able to take over the best spot, overlooking the river and with a fire still burning from
previous campers ready for a cuppa. After dark the others started rolling in, first Stuart and
Jenny then Don with Lucas and Jenna and finally Geoff and Dean.
It was as beautiful moonlit night so as usual the cows came out to play leaving the odd
dropping here and there amongst the tents.

Monday 17th
We woke to a sunny morning,
breakfasted, loaded up then took off for
Carters trail. A dozer had flattened out
the worst part of the track but it was
still an exiting trip zig zagging down
the mountain side. A large hole on the
left near the bottom was a reminder that
the road isn’t getting any better.
After a quick lunch we stuffed
everything into the canoes and took off.
The water level was higher than last
year but we still had to walk some of
the rapids because of overhanging trees.
Fishing rods came out on all the deep pools but without any success. We stopped for a walk
up a creek on the right travelling up the dry bed through the rainforest to the falls which were
just a trickle disappearing into the gravel at the bottom. Another rock outcrop caused the
water to resurface for a short drop further down. We had climbed over it on the way up the
creek.
We pulled up for a camp site on a tree covered flat not much further down the river on the
right hand side at about 3pm. On examination of the map it was quite evident that we had not
travelled any great distance this day. No fish today so we resorted our packed roast sweet
potato with tuna, onion, fresh beans and Tai flavoured noodles.
Barbara
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One of the more leisurely days on the river, start about 9:30, paddle for an hour, morning tea
for at least 45 minutes, paddle for another hour and a bit, lunch for at least an hour then a little

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more paddling to find a camp
spot. The river supplied us with
calm water, apart from one rapid
that needed a bit of walking and
roping of boats for some. Halls
Peak loomed above us like a
pinnacle on the skyline but soon
was behind as we drifted on.
Dean was the first to land a fish
at 3:15 according to the time tag
on the photo. Fish for dinner
that night. Despite many
attempts by everyone further
fish were elusive. As we were
still on the Chandler river the
valley was quite narrow with
good camping flats fairly close to the river. I found one that I had used some years before still
in good order so it was pitch the tents and settle in for the night.
Geoff

Tuesday night – Wednesday 19th

Tuesday evening saw us camped up on the terrace, sitting around the fire and enjoying the last
of the daylight as we looked out over the river. Dean was the only successful fisherman that
evening so he and Geoff enjoyed fish for dinner. After a few spots of rain that night we awoke
to a rather chilly morning but with beautiful clear skies. Once on the river the fishing rods
were soon out – we hadn’t even made it to the end of the first pool. This set the pace for the
day – leisurely with plenty of fishing. Petina and Genna both landed their first fish for the trip.
We spotted plenty of wildlife – a platypus, goanna swimming across the river, a wild dog, a
few brumbies and a sea eagle at our lunch stop. We took a long lunch break and cooked up
the fish. Plenty of little races helped to move us along between fishing the long pools. We
found an interestingly scoured out campsite for the evening just above a rapid. Met a couple
riding upstream who were returning
from Easter at West Kunderang.
They had a group of horses they had
taken down for trail rides. Tents
were set up and Don and Stuart
disappeared fishing just before the
storm arrived. Luckily Geoff came
prepared with a tarp. Don soon
arrived back with a lure stuck
through his finger and a nasty gash
on the thumb due to Stuart helping
to get the fish off the lure with his
pocket knife. With port as a
sedative and doctoring by Luke and
Genna both finger and thumb were
bandaged up. Finally the storm
passed over and the rain stopped.
Jenny

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Thursday 20th
After the trauma of Don's thumb and a wet night we packed wet tents in the morning mist. A
bit of excitment to start the day - a bottlebrush lined avenue with a narrow drop to negotiate
and a portage for Tina and Dave. Don steered the Canadian safely through all the rapids with
a very painful thumb. Having a late start we skipped morning tea and had an early lunch in
the sun with coloured patches of flat tents drying on the rocks.

We drifted slowly down the river

passed the Apsley Junction,
visited a grave, fished every
likely deep pool. The sort of trip
I always wanted to do, not
pressured to get to the end and
catch a train.

Geoff found us another great

camp site, miles from the river,
third terrace, a long way to carry
the heavy barrels but flat and
relatively free of weeds and
plenty of fire wood. The night
was clear, big starry sky,
meteors, fish for tea again. Don's special lemon pepper fillets cooked to perfection, date and
walnut loaf cooked in bake bean tins on the fire and baked custard set in the river. Luke went
fishing for catfish and eels with grasshoppers and moths. His evening entertainment.

Fish Recipe:
Fillet fish and leave skin on.
Sprinkle generously with lemon pepper, chilli sauce, kaffir lime leaves and lime juice.
Carefully place fillets (skin down), on wire grill (found in Stuart's paddock).
Cook on coals till nicely browned on skin side.
Turn with great skill, brown crunchy crust.
Fish is cooked when flesh comes away easily from the skin.
Lime juice to finish.
Taste fantastic.

Date and Walnut Roll:

Don to provide information.

Vera Matsinos
Thursday Evening
Geoff and Dean decided upon a camp site. There was a decent uphill hike with some very
heavy barrels, but the site was nice and grassy with no burrs had a beautiful view down the
valley (I think this was Friday night camp, Ed). Jenna tried her hand at kayaking; she
discovered that donuts are not restricted purely to cars.

We all set up camp, with Don’s tent moving up a notch in sophistication with the help of a
steel pole they found up river, and was smuggled in a canoe. A ute full of a family from
Kunderang drove by, and we were reminded that wilderness really is not that remote.

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With the aid of a kamikaze moth, Lucas went night fishing from the canoe and caught a bass
and an eel (or a very big bass, either way he lost it) off the one moth. That’s on par with two
birds with the one stone. Mean whilst, back at camp, Don and Vera made the famous cakes in
baked bean cans, which they later served with water cooled custard, which was VERY
BLOODY GOOD, whilst everyone continued to drink and be merry.

Dave was excited about Lucas’s moth fishing stories, so when another moth was narrowly
saved from a fiery death, it was sacrificed to the fish gods, by Dave and Lucas. Real men
don’t feel sorry for their bait. Dave caught a bass and Lucas attempted to catch an eel, which
dragged the boat around the river for around 5 minutes before biting through the line.

Friday 21st
Once again woken, not to the peaceful trickling of the Mighty Macleay. Nor to the sound of
the local bird life, but to the noisy early risers of the group. Thanks guys. They clearly don’t
understand the purpose of a HOLIDAY. All was packed and ready to go fairly early, even
Don, whose camp was messier than a busted septic tank.

The morning provided us with a very leisurely paddle with not too many “get out and push”
rapids. A few sea eagle sightings kept everyone looking skyward. We stopped for morning tea
across from the junction of Kunderang creek. Shortly after arrival, Don took all interested
parties (everyone except Vera – smart girl) on a journey after an elusive grave. By following
Don directions (through the slip rails, past three cows, past the burned out tree etc.) we found
not a grave but a grave sized hole in the ground. Had the grave been stolen...? Ten minutes of
random searching suggested… no. The grave was actually only 100m up stream. RIP George
Bloomfield Waller and his Wife Ethel Maud. Yet again another piece of enthralling local
history was shared by Don. Is there anyone, living or dead, which this guy doesn’t know? We
suggest a career move to family
historian.
Today also found us at the
biggest single drop rapid on the
trip. Geoff and Dean were in
front and they suddenly
disappeared. We soon found out
why. The water fell over a single
meter high drop that saw a lot of
water being taken on board in
the open canoes. Good fun
though.
Kunderang East homestead,
restored by the National Parks,
also proved a bit of interest in a
side trip for a few who had not
seen it before.
Lucas

Saturday 22nd
After the nights camp at near Kunderang east on top of the hill we set off on our last day on
the river. Lucas being his normal self decided to roll one of his barrels down the hill to the
boats, the barrel rolled down the hill at a thunderous speed but failed to reach the boat. Once

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we got into the boats and set of the day got hot very quickly and we all had the occasional dip
in the river. The competition for the fish continued but most of us realized the river below
Kunderang was pretty fished out. The terrain slowly flattened out as we leisurely paddled
along. As it got time for lunch we entered the trickiest rapids of the whole trip, the ones where
there is a lot of zig zaging involved. We had morning tea on a gravel island in the river where
Don tried to block up one of the flows with a few rock to add more water in the main channel
with little success. After the break we got to the waterslide, as I call it, which most of got
down all right but David and Petina struggled. They hit a rock coming to a quick stop sending
Petina over the side and under the boat. She popped up on the other side, loosing her fishing
rod in the process. We eventually found it thanks once again to Lucas and his snorkelling
talent. Stuart volunteered to take the boat with Dave down the rest of the rapid but
unfortunately stacked it again but with a twist. As they started on the last little bit they hit a
rock which spun the boat sideways across the shoot, which let the current grab either end of
the boat and wrapped it around the
rock snapping the wooden bracing
shaft in the middle. We eventually
emptied the boat, assessed the
damage and tied the barrels back
rigidly in an effort to support the
boat. It worked so we continued
onward down the river and
eventually got to the last rapid of
our journey. This is a mandatory
inspection to find the way through.
First to go down was Dean and
Geoff, then Roger and Barbara in
there kayaks. Jenny and Stuart
were next followed by Lucas and
Don paddling Dave’s boat. Up next
was Don and Vera who were going
all right until the last twist when
they hit a rock and flipped over
(the third capsize on the trip) much
to Don’s discontent. He was caught
in the act by a number cameras and
made a flippant remark about not
wanting the photos published in the
newsletter (bad luck Don, Ed).
Lucas and Jena had worried looks
on their faces as though they were
going to be next but followed
down the rapid without drama.
After all the excitement we stopped
for lunch below the rapid
reviewing Don’s mistakes on the camera previews. We then paddled down the river to
George’s junction for the drag up the creek. That night we camped in the exact spot that we
started five days before. We rigged up a single rope fence with the electric fence sign Vera
found to keep the cows out but I don’t think they can read because it didn’t stop them getting
in leaving their calling card. In the morning we packed up and set of on the long journey
home.
Dean

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Saturday evening 22nd to Sunday evening 23rd
By 3pm we were off the river looking for a camp site at Georges Junction then to head off to
Carters Trail to retrieve our cars. Dave drove us up and on the return everyone collected a
good bundle of firewood. On the way back Stuart was almost rammed by another car towing a
camper at breakneck speed in the middle of the road. Back at camp there was a great fire
going, we had plenty of wood, so we all cooked out left overs and discussed the weeks paddle
and fishing. It had been a great week, good water and good weather apart from the
thunderstorm on Wednesday night. The fish were there but a little quite. I had two beautiful
meals of Bass and took my steak and kidney Fray Bentos home again. I had to eat my last
Vesta that had been on about 5 trips because it was now damp after the roll over. I am sure
Dean of Lucas put a large rock in our path on the last rapid and as I hadn’t tightened up my
barrel lids things got a little damp.
Anyway it was an enjoyable week on the Macleay with some great friends even though they
tried to stop me catching the most fish by trying to cut off my thumb. It was only saddened
when we stopped at Bellbrook when Geoff received a message on his mobile that Jim Probst
had an accident on his bicycle and was killed. Just unbelievable.
Don

June 1st 2006

Minutes from June
Annual General Meeting
Meeting opened at 7.30 pm
Attendance: M O’Brien, A Blatch, S & J Ireland, R & P Finlay, I Winkley, G
Songberg, D & J Ward, P Hague, G Martin, I Pullen, L & W Shultz, M Spicer,
P Humphries, L Butler.

Apologies: N & P Semmler, J Cooper.

Previous Minutes: AGM Aug 05 – As per Eskimo Scroll – No business arising.

GM Mar 06 – As per Eskimo Scroll – No business arising.

Reports: Treasurer: Judy reported the club financial year (Aug 05) began with
$ 769.00 in the bank – currently $ 468.00.

Secretary: Correspondence for the past 3 months was limited to news

from affiliated Clubs and the usual junk mail. The Federation insurance questionnaire
had been posted as well as an invoice to the Range Rover club for lease of Caparra hut.
President: Plenty of activity in the area of bushwalking but an effort
must be made to revitalize canoeing. Ian made reference about the changes to the date
of the AGM and also the timing of meetings to quarterly – declared all positions
vacant.

Election of Committee: Returning Officer: Geoff Songberg

The following positions were filled with eager volunteers and jubilant nominees!

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President: Ian Winkley Vice President: Don Ward
Secretary: Mick O’Brien Treasurer: Judy Ward
Trip Convenor: Geoff Martin Editor: Geoff Songberg
Publicity Officers: Taree: Jen Ireland
Great Lakes: Andrew Blatch

General Business: Membership fees be increased to $ 50.00 pa for single

membership only – Family rate will remain unchanged at $ 80.00 pa. A visitor fee of
$ 5.00 per person per day will be introduced as of 1st June 06 to cover those who do
not wish to become full members. Visitors will have the option of taking up full
membership at a later date with fees credited for that particular club financial year.
Trip leaders will be responsible for collecting visitor fees and receipting all monies
collected on the Activity Attendance Form. For further information contact the
Secretary. The event calendar was updated and several awards were given to Don.
Ian thanked all for their attendance at this important meeting.

Meeting closed at 8.15 pm

Membership renewal
The annual fund gathering exercise is once again in swing. Send your membership renewal in as soon
as possible so that we will have the necessary funds to bolster the coffers of insurance companies.
Once again we have tried to keep the cost as low as possible but we are expecting a small increase in
the cost of insurance. Please fill out a new form and get it back to us so that our records can be kept up
to date. If you are in town just drop it into the camping shop or otherwise post it. The 2006/2007
membership forms are attached to this newsletter. Please don’t use any old ones that you may have.
For those who have recently joined in the last couple of months your membership will carry over for
the next year.

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 Bushcamper Canvas
Mick O'Brien is now operating a new business trading as Bushcamper Canvas
For all you canvas and like material repairs or new makings call Bushcamper alias Mick
Email: bushcamper@bigpond.com
Unit 1 / 4 Caesia Place
Taree 2430
Phone: 6551 2531
Mobile: 0400 475 835

(A bit of unpaid advertisement, Mick – you owe me Ed)

Wanted Wanted Wanted

Those of us in the club who enjoy a bit of canoeing are putting out a plea for those closet canoeist of
you or those who you know of who want to once again enjoy this great outdoor activity. Over the last
few years the numbers of people who participate in canoeing have waned. Those of us who are still
hanging in want to see a revival so we can continue this wonderful pastime. If you are one of those
closet canoeists or know of someone who wants to participate in canoeing activities let us know. Send
an email in or contact anyone on the front page with what you or your acquaintances would like to do
for canoeing activities.

R.I.P.
In memory of

James Bernard Probst

Born 3 May 1939
Better known by most of us as Jim
Who sadly passed from our midst in a tragic bicycle accident in Taree on Thursday 20 April 2006
Though you are no longer trudging the trails with us in person
you will always be with us in spirit.
Be at peace.

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 ADVENTURING CALENDAR
It is imperative that participants in events contact the organiser before attending an advertised
club event. The organiser then knows how many people are intending to participate and who to
contact in case of cancellations, change of venue or dates etc.

Details of all club activities will be available on the notice board at the Taree Camping, BBQs Galore
shop. Prospective participants can place their name in the space provided so that the organisers can
gain some idea of prospective numbers. Full details of non activities, those sponsored by other
organisations can be obtained from the secretary.

Note: Buoyancy vests are compulsory on the all canoe trips and must be worn at all times while on
the water. Helmets must also be worn on white kayaks water trips.

June 2006
Wispering Gully east
When: 3rd and 4th June
Where: Gloucester Tops
Maps: Gloucester 1:25,000
Activity: 3km walk up the Karuah River to Wispering Gully (some walking in the river) to explore old
gold mining area. Enjoy beautiful rainforest. Easy weekend. Walk in and out is approximately 3 hrs
Grade: Easy
Meet: Spring Creek Rd & Buckets Way 8:00am
Costs: Nil
Contact: Ian Winkley 6550 9051

Apsley Gorge – Oxley Wild Rivers

When: Fri – Mon, 9,10,11,12 June
Where: Yarrowitch – Walcha areas
Maps: Tia, Apsley
Activity: 3 day – 2 night pack walk along the Apsley River beginning approx 6k upstream from Tia
River junction finishing near Stoney Ck Junction
Grade:
Grade: Moderate with a long steep descent into gorge & a steep but short climb back out
Meet: Tia Falls campground Fri/Sat
Costs: Nil – Share car
Contact: Mick O’Brien 6551 2531 or 0400 475 835 or names at Snowgum

July
July 2006
Budawangs
When: 2nd to 8th July (first week of school holidays)

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Where: Budawang Ranges near Braidwood, Wog Wog to Castle
Maps: Corang 1:25,000
Activity: Day 1 travel to Wog Wog rest area and camp the night. Day 2 Walk to Burrambeet Cave via
Korra Hill, Corang Peak and Arch. Day 3 short day walk to Bibbenluke cave and for the adventurous
explore anvil rock and Mt Tarn. Day 4 (lite packs) Mt Cole, Seven Gods pinnacles, Monolith Valley,
Mt Mooryan and the Castle, return via Mt Owen. Day 5 walk back to Burrumbeet cave and rest. Day 6
return to Wog Wog via profile rock Canowie Brook, Corang River cascades, camp the night at Wog
Wog. Day 7 return home.
Note: tents will need to be carried as there will be one night away from the caves.
Grade: Moderate
Meet: To be advised
Costs: Share transport costs
Contact: Ian Winkley 6550 9051

Les’s Mystery Bush Bash

When: Sunday 16th July
Where: Kiwarrak forest
Maps: Nabiac 1:25,000
Activity: 18km moderate walk over mostly forest trails
Grade: Moderate
Meet: Blackbutts road, ex quarry, ex rest area on the highway south of Taree 9:00
Costs: Nil
Contact: Les Butler 6553 2042

Micks Magical Mystery Tour

When: Sunday 30th July
Where: Taree – Manning River
Maps: Cartoscope Manning Valley
Activity: Town / Village walk via parks, reserves and back streets
Grade: Easy
Meet: Fotheringham Park riverbank 8.15 sharp! Begin walk at 8.30 am
Costs: Nil except for a coffee or ice cream
Contact: Mick O’Brien 6551 2531 or 0400 475 835 or names at Snowgum

August 2006
BBQ just for the excuse
When: Sunday 6th July
Where: Les Butler residence 12 Rainforest Drive Mitchells Island
Maps: Les has not drawn a map of his yard yet.
Activity: BBQ
Grade: Easy

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Meet: Les’s place when you get there late morning
Costs: BYO
Contact: Les Butler 6553 2042

Car camp Brushy

Brushy Mt
When: 12th 13th August
Where: Werrikimbe N.P.
Maps: Banda Banda 1:25,000
Activity: Car camp at Brushy Mt. with two day walks 1 Kemps pinnacle 2 some were else possibly
Forbes river circuit. Note there is a short rock scramble to the Pinnacle.
Grade:
Grade: moderate.
Meet: Friday night or BEFORE! 8.30am at Brushy Mt. rest area.
Cost: Nil
Contact: Ian Winkley 65509051. 0427509051.

Micks Magical History Tour

When: Sunday 20th August
Where: Cundletown and Croki
Maps: Cartoscope Manning Valley
Activity: Explore the history of two of the best-known river ports on the Manning
Grade: Easy
Meet: Kendall Reserve aka River St boat ramp Cundletown 8.15 sharp! Begin walk at 8.30 am
Costs: Nil
Contact: Mick O’Brien 6551 2531 or 0400 475 835 or names at Snowgum

September 2006
Myall Lake Circumnavigation
When: Fri 8 to Sun 10 September 06
Where: Myall Lakes National Pk
Maps: Myall Lake
Activity: Flat water paddle beginning on Friday night with full moon. Two overnight stops
somewhere on the shore of the lake
Grade: Easy
Meet: Neranie Picnic Area Fri 7.00 pm
Costs: NP Vehicle entry fee applies
Contact: Mick O’Brien 6551 2531 or 0400 475 835 or names at Snowgum

Sandbar to Seal Rocks

When: 10th September.

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Where: Smiths Lake area.
Maps: Seal Rocks1:25,000
Activity: A day walk with car shuffle. Walk through old dunes along the coast, with three small
beaches before reaching Seal Rocks No 1 beach. Should be lots of bush flowers. Bring lots of water as
there will be none on the day
Meet: Sandbar boardwalk 8.30 am just past golf course. ( follow golf course signs)
Cost: Nil
Contact: Ian Winkley 65509051 or 0427509051.

October 2006
Canoeing day paddle
When: 8th October.
Where: Charity creek bridge to Killawarra bridge
Maps: Bundook and Taree 1:25,000
Activity:
Activity: The weather is warming up again so dust of the cobwebs of those canoes and get out onto
the river. Bring along anyone you can find that has a canoe gathering dust in some forgotten place.
Mick has already started the season with a flat water paddle but now is time to get a little movement
and a few rocks into the water. To start off with a relatively easy day paddle of about 14km. There is
one rock bar that depending on water can be paddled.
Meet: Killawarra bridge over the Manning river west of Wingham 8:30am for a car shuffle.
Cost: Nil
Contact: Geoff Songberg 6557 0052

November 2006
Canoeing day paddle
When: 12th November.
Where: Killawarra bridge to Wingham brush
Maps: Taree 1:25,000
Activity: A relatively easy day paddle of about 17km. There only a couple of rocky rapids that should
not pose any problem for anyone who can steer the boat straight (you too Stuart, Ed). Bring more
people with canoes.
Meet: Wingham brush 8:30am for a car shuffle.
Cost: Nil
Contact: Geoff Songberg 6557 0052

Future trip
trip notices
notices
Snowy Mountains return
For those that were on the last trip down the Kosciuszko high country I am contemplating another trip
in January 2007. On the last trip we headed off north from Guthega Power Station to Mt Jagungal. For
the next trip I hope to walk through the southern region provided national parks have opened up the

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area that has been closed since the 2003 bush fires. Hopefully we will start at Charlottes Pass and head
off towards Kosciuszko before turning north visiting places such as Albina Lake, Blue Lake, Mt
Twynam, the rolling ground and Shlink Pass before finishing at Guthega Power station. If the areas are
still closed the walk could still be on but the venue will be decided at a later date.
Geoff Songberg 6557 0052

New Zealand sea

sea kayaking and walking
Alan Pursch is organising a trip to New Zealand probably 24 March to 5 April 2007. Some of the plan
is to do a 5 day sea kayak trip through Marlborough Sound in the north of the south island hiring the
kayaks but on an independent exploration. You will thus need to take your own lightweight camping
gear. After the kayak trip there will be some walks perhaps including the Routeburn Track. This is
advertised here but most likely will not be a club trip but rather an individually organised event. Phone
Alan for more details 6559 3365

Seeking Adventure?
If you are seeking adventure and at are a loose end from 5 September 2006 for a three week trip, Don
Ward is looking for anyone who would like to walk along the Kakoda Trail. The trip includes the
Goroka Show and climbing Mt Wilhelm. Cost is $4509 leaving from Brisbane. Don has given his
assurance that he can swing the train trip to Brisbane and return to Taree without cost. For those who
have great nostalgic memories of Don’s trips phone him if you are interested. 6552 5837

CLUB LOANER
$20 per day all inclusive to all club members
CLUB PLASTIC CANADIAN, PADDLES, BOUYANCY VESTS AND HELMETS
Losses and damage must be paid for by the user
Enquiries: Geoff 6557 0052

DONS FLOGGING POST

1 pair Rossi “Raptor” walking boots size 8 Brown. New $150
1 pair “Head” 195mm skis (snow) $20 good condition
1 pair size 8 ski (snow) boots $10 old but good condition
Farm trailer $50
Old 8’ roller door Free
Phone Don 6552 5837

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Not in the same class as Don’s flogging post but excellent value just the same
2 pair Gondwana Hydrolite travel pants with zip off legs size 34”. $55 each (normally around $100).
New still with the tags on never been used. Geoff Songberg 6557 0052

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