Brisbane Water Outdoors Club

Brisbane Water Outdoors Club - BWOC

Central Coast, New South Wales , Australia

Established in 1978

BWOC is an organisation that supports inclusiveness. Everyone is welcome to talk to a Leader about participating in an activity.

Brisbane Water Outdoors Club Inc – BWOC – is based on the Central Coast of New South Wales. The Club began in January 1978 with a membership of about 30, mostly couples with young children. They enjoyed camping and had a love of the outdoors. The activities included bushwalking, canoeing, white water canoeing, caving, cross country skiing, abseiling and canyoning. Over the ensuing years, activities have reflected the Club members’ interests and strengths. We generally have a membership between 150 and 200.

BWOC is an incorporated association and is affiliated with Bushwalking NSW. The Club adheres to their Code of Ethics which includes Minimal Impact Bushwalking. Through Bushwalking NSW, the Club has insurance cover for public liability, for Club meetings and personal accident insurance for members participating in BWOC activities.

The Club holds bi-monthly General Meetings on the first Wednesday of February, April, June, August (AGM) and November, commencing at 7.30pm at the Narara Neighbourhood Centre, 2-12 Pandala Road, Narara. After the General Meeting we enjoy refreshments followed by either a calendar planning session where all members led by Activity Co-ordinators develop the club’s calendar for the next 3 months, or a presentation by a guest speaker.

Our monthly magazine, Open Spaces, and a weekly update email The GrapeVine are the main avenues of communication with our members.

How to Join

Please choose the way that suits you best by completing any of the following. The Membership Co-ordinator will contact you

  • the on-line Contact Form 
  •  an on-line Application for Temporary Membership Form which gives you membership for 3 months to try out different activities
  • the on-line Membership Application Form which will be put forward for approval by the Committee. You can go on Club activities as a Temporary Member while waiting for your application to be approved. You might be more comfortable about joining if you go on one or two activities or come to our General Meeting and meet our members.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Single Annual Membership: $35 (1st July – 30th June) plus $10 application fee (for first year only).

Rope fees: $20 (1st July – 30th June). You must be a member to participate in Abseiling and Canyoning activities. You must also attend one or more Abseiling Practice sessions to have your skills assessed.

The Club does not accept membership for children under the age of 18. However, some Leaders will accept the participation of children in an activity (subject to any special participation requirements) as a temporary member. The child must be accompanied by a parent or a responsible adult.

If you are interested in finding out more, come to a meeting or contact us. Details below.