Gwandalan, Lake Macquarie

TOUKLEY KAYAKERS
Welcome to our Website.

Group started in November 2008. Website created on 9 Jan 2009.
Last updated on 27 February 2025.
Old reports and photos deleted. For photos and reports, go to FB Group page, link below.

Facebook Group page here.

Forthcoming kayaking events:
  • Tuesday 3 March 2026 Carrington, Throsby Creek, Pat Jordan Oval boat ramp. Tully St. UBD Newcastle map ref 133 J16. Google Maps ref (-32.915188,151.760967).
  • Tuesday 10 March 2026Budgewoi, Mackenzie Park/Lions Park, Weemala St;
  • Tuesday 17 March 2026Mannering Park, Kayaking the Wyee Creek. Meet at Vales Point Park. UBD map ref 12 A6 Peveril Street, Paddle across to Wyee Point then down to Rutleys Road, through the pipes and up the magical Wyee Creek to the Enchanted Forest.
  • Tuesday 24 March 2026Brooklyn, Parsley Bay, Hawkesbury River. George Street via Bridge Street, park in the car park at McKell Park, Brooklyn. UBD Sydney map 56; K 11 Google maps ref -33.547771, 151.230207
  • Tuesday 31 March 2026, - Panonia Road, Lions Park, Wyong, near the Bowling club. UBD map ref 49 F8 -33.290765, 151.425997
To see all of our venues and their addresses, click here. Now in alphabetical order.
Facebook Group page here.
Toukley Cycle Club is here.
This group has a Whatsapp account. Ask Danny to join.

We are an informal group of friends who like the outdoors and a healthy lifestyle. This page provides a Notice Board where we can display our kayaking program, and any other information we might want to share, and some photographs of our activities.
We meet on Tuesdays. Launch time is 0900, so if you want to join us arrive by 0830 please. We have morning tea/lunch afterwards. Bring something nice to eat if you can, and a couple of dollars to cover the tea, coffee, milk etc.
We paddle in all lakes, lagoons, creeks and rivers from Berowra to Clarence Town, and everywhere in between.
We generally paddle for 2 hours and travel between 6 and 12km, at a gentle pace.
Disclaimer - As we are not a club, just a group of individuals who go kayaking together now and then, we have no responsibilities as an organisation, and no organisational status. Anyone who decides to join us on our outings does so on the understanding that they are responsible for their own welfare and safety. We will provide all assistance and advice to visitors, but take no responsibility. Joining our group is on that understanding, and you will be asked to sign confirmation of that fact. We have no insurance - you should provide your own.
See Maritime NSW rules on lifejackets — Click here.
New rules apply.

Kayaking reports:
Tuesday 24 February 2026 - The Entrance
Tuesday 24th February, 2026 – Picnic Point, The Entrance.
What a glorious morning for paddling – a wafting breeze, balmy temperature and sunny skies.
There were forty two, yes 42, kayaks in attendance, with three “newbies” (welcome to our group). Mostly the flotilla went eastward under The Entrance bridge to the channel, past the caravan park, turning around before being swept out to sea with the outward running tide then around the two islands and back to the launch site through the “shallows” where a number decided it was better to walk than to paddle. Some others went southward to the to Long Jetty ‘jetty’.
Some of the group had a break near to where the council is working on dredging the channel, and were asked by the surf life guard what they were protesting about - Newcastle Harbour has been besieged by Rising Tide members protesting, in kayaks, regularly over past few years - so this may be more applicable to next week’s paddle at Newcastle Harbour.
Dennis turned 70 this week and was presented with the customary canvas photo, and Chris and Bill, who were on the group’s first outing 17 years ago, were paddling today – hope to see them more often.
All in all a great day out, with a lovely morning tea, thank you for the contributors. Looking forward to next week in Newcastle.
Sue

The pointy end of Pulbar - Alan's photo - 11 November 2025
Tuesday 11 November 2025 - Cams Wharf
Totally beautiful morning on Lake Macquarie. Twenty or so paddlers in attendance. Some paddled south towards Nords Wharf and beyond, some north towards Swansea, while most headed west to circumnavigate Pulbar Island, always a delightful adventure.
Followed as usual by a fantastic morning tea, with Sue, Doug and Len contributing their efforts. Thanks to everyone for bringing delicious stuff to eat.
Danny

Danny in his inflatable - Photos by Danny Biro
Ourimbah Creek, Chittaway Point - 4 November 2025
Another perfect day out on creek water, about a score of kayakers, all paddling upstream to the weir. Some went over it, and paddled further up into the wilderness. Others, like me, turned around before climbing out of our cosy craft to hoist them over the wall, and paddled back to the start. In my case, I completed 5.2km which, being in an inflatable craft, is quite a respectable distance, to me anyway.
A beautiful morning tea/lunch, with top efforts by Sue, Doug and Len to provide the necessary creature comforts. Thanks to them, and to everyone who brought lovely things to eat.
See you next week at Cams Wharf.
A wonderful highlight of today's venue was the appearance of a Tawny Frogmouth family, all sitting quietly to have their photos taken.
Danny

Mum and chick Tawny Frogmouth at Chittaway Point - 4 November 2025
That's it for this page. If you want to look at older stuff, contact Danny. Years of stuff!