Participate in Newlands Arm Groups
Our community boasts a variety of active groups catering to diverse interests. If you don’t find a group that suits your interests, consider starting your own! We’re here to help you promote it.
Newlands Arm Landcare Coastcare Group
Affiliated Group of the Newlands Arm Residents & Ratepayers Association (NARRA)
Get involved in preserving and enhancing our beautiful coastal environment with the Newlands Arm Landcare Coastcare Group.
Newlands Arm Walking Group
Affiliated Group of the Newlands Arm Residents & Ratepayers Association (NARRA)
Join us every Wednesday morning at 8:00 am at the General Store on Centre Way, Newlands Arm, for a refreshing walk along the scenic foreshore reserve trail. You can choose a distance that suits you, making it a perfect opportunity to connect with the community, enjoy a chat, get some exercise, and soak in the natural beauty of our area.
Everyone is welcome, including your furry friends! Please ensure dogs are on a leash.
For more information, contact Jo-Ann at 0403 084 554.
Newlands Arm Kite Flyers
Affiliated Group of the Newlands Arm Residents & Ratepayers Association (NARRA)
Welcome to the Newlands Arm Kite Flyers — a relaxed, local social group who simply love getting together, enjoying the outdoors, and flying kites over beautiful Dawson Cove.
We’re not an official club — just a friendly bunch of locals, many of us retired, who enjoy meeting up for a chat, sharing lunch, flying a few kites, and having plenty of laughs along the way. Our group is all about community, fresh air, colour in the sky, and doing something that makes people smile.
When We Fly
We have regular fly days on the:
1st Sunday of each month
2nd or 4th Tuesday of each month
(Check the website calendar for exact dates.)
Beyond that, we’re known to head down to Dawson Cove anytime the weather looks good. A quick ring around, a puff of wind, and off we go — kites in hand.
Kites We Fly
Our members fly all sorts of kites, ranging from:
Simple single-line kites — like the $20 models from Aldi (which fly surprisingly well!)
Home-built designs — using the many free plans available online
Large showpiece kites — including giant octopuses up to 8 metres long, colourful fish, sharks, ducks, snakes, and even skeletal creatures that draw quite a crowd
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got a collection of flying works of art, you’ll fit right in.
New Members Welcome
We’re always happy to welcome new people. You don’t need experience — just bring yourself, your curiosity, and maybe a kite (or come and borrow one of ours).
Our website includes tips, links, building guides, and information to help you get started or learn more about the world of kite flying.
If you’re looking for a relaxed, social way to enjoy the outdoors and meet friendly locals, come join us at Dawson Cove — you’ll be flying in no time!
She Oak Yoga
Affiliated Group of the Newlands Arm Residents & Ratepayers Association (NARRA)
She Oak Yoga, led by local instructor Lydia Schonhals, offers a welcoming and accessible way to enhance physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through yoga and meditation. Lydia supports students to step out of their busy minds and reconnect with their bodies through breathwork, gentle movement, and mindful practice.
About the Classes
She Oak Yoga provides weekly yoga sessions designed for all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Lydia’s teaching focuses on:
moving with awareness
cultivating calmness and balance
exploring a personal journey of wellbeing
making yoga approachable and enjoyable for everyone
Her classes encourage students to tune into themselves, build strength and flexibility, and develop tools for everyday resilience.
Locations
She Oak Yoga operates across East Gippsland, with regular sessions in:
Newlands Arm Community Hall
every TUESDAY 9:00am to 10:30am
cost $20 casual
Join the Practice
Whether you are new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, She Oak Yoga offers a supportive and inclusive environment.
For further information, please visit Lydia’s She Oak Yoga website.