UPDATED 4/7/2023
Whitsundays & Airlie Beach
14-28 August
Co-Ordinators; Chris Roberts and Rob Plenderleith
Hi Whitsunday campers,
Here is an update on our upcoming Whitsunday camp 14th -28th August.
Firstly, our coordinator Dave Pass is unable to join us due to ill health. Our coordinators for the camp will be Rob Plenderleith and Chris Roberts.
The 7 day camp to the outer islands will not be going ahead.
The 4 day camp to South Molle Island is going ahead. We will be camping at Paddle bay camp site for 4 nights starting on 16th August and will be back at Airlie Beach on 20th however these dates are weather dependent and could change.
Please bring your camping gear as well as food and water for the 4 nights. There are walking tracks on the island so bring suitable shoes.
The following paddlers have shown an interest is the 4 day camp on South Molle:
Umi, Chris, Rob P, Rob W, Paul, Tonya, Henrietta, David H, Louise, Graham R, Lindsay, Graham G.
Can you confirm at your earliest convenience as we have to book the camp site. The camp fees are $7.25 per person per night making a total of $29 per person. We will be making a group booking so please make the payment to:
Chris Roberts. BSB: 064-406 ACC : 10714405 and use your name as the reference.
The following paddlers will be doing day paddles in the local area until the South Molle campers return:
Pauline, Donna, Diana, Heather, Garth, Margaret, lynn, Judy.
Regards
Rob and Chris
UPDATED 16/6/2023
Whitsundays & Airlie Beach
14-28 August
Camp Leaders; Dave Pass and Chris Roberts
Where: Tasman Holiday Park, Cnr Jubilee Pocket Road and Shute Harbour Rds.
The van park selected is in a central location , friendly staff, pet friendly and an ideal booking and cancellation policy .There will be day paddles arranged based on the weather, and there are many many options available.
Dean will lead a small group on a kayak camping trip to the outer Islands . This will be a 7 day trip with no supply opportunity on the way, water and wine will be the critical provisions.
For those who are not so adventurous, but want something more than the day paddles might offer or who have done it all before , there will be a 3 or 4 night camp at ” Paddle Bay ” on the north end of South Molle Island .This great camp gives the opportunity for many paddles ( Day Dream , North Molle , circumnavigate South Molle etc ) and access to the many walking tracks and to the now defunct South Molle resort.
The easiest option will be the day paddles that will be planned for most days, weather permitting, where you will return to your accommodation each afternoon.
UPDATED 2/4/2023
Whitsundays & Airlie Beach
14-28 August
Camp Leaders; Dave Pass and Chris Roberts
Where: Tasman Holiday Park, Cnr Jubilee Pocket Road and Shute Harbour Rds.
The van park selected is in a central location , friendly staff, pet friendly and an ideal booking and cancellation policy .There will be day paddles arranged based on the weather, and there are many many options available.
Dean will lead a small group on a kayak camping trip to the outer Islands . This will be a 7 day trip with no supply opportunity on the way .
or those who are not so adventurous, but want something more than the day paddles might offer or who have done it all before , there will be a 3 or 4 night camp at ” Paddle Bay ” on the north end of South Molle Island .This great camp gives the opportunity for many paddles ( Day Dream , North Molle , circumnavigate South Molle etc ) and access to the many walking tracks and to the now defunct South Molle resort.
The easiest option will be the day paddles that will be planned for most days, weather permitting, where you will return to your accommodation each afternoon.
Whitsunday Camp Monday 14 August to Monday 28 August Camp Leaders; Dave Pass and Chris Roberts
Where: Tasman Holiday Park, Cnr Jubilee Pocket Road and Shute Harbour Rds.
Dave and Chris are working with the van park currently on some good rates so just hold off booking until all that detail has been confirmed.
The South East trade winds can blow strong for a few days at any time, accordingly a 14 day camp is planned in the hope of having at least 9-10 days of perfect paddling weather .
The van park selected is in a central location , friendly staff, pet friendly and an ideal booking and cancellation policy .
There will be day paddles arranged based on the weather, and there are many many options available. Airlie beach itself is a good day paddle along the coast , in and out of marinas , and a good beach for the coffee stop . Shute Hbr offers easy paddles to South Molle Island , North Molle Island , Daydream Island ( coffee and cake ) Long Island and the coast line north of Shute Hbr. As an option for the Kayak Campers Dean has offered to lead a group on a kayak camping trip to the outer Islands . This will be a 7 or more day trip with no supply opportunity on the way . It will be open only to members who have a demonstrated ability to cope with some heavy weather and who are not precious about returning with an extra scratch or two from rocks and coral . So , to impress Dean and Robb , you had best join them at skills days on the Maroochy bar !! For those who are not so adventurous, but want something more than the day paddles might offer or who have done it all before , there will be a 3 or 4 night camp at ” Paddle Bay ” on the north end of South Molle Island .This great camp gives the opportunity for many paddles ( Day Dream , North Molle , circumnavigate South Molle etc ) and access to the many walking tracks and to the now defunct South Molle resort