What is the difference between a club and a resort?

Heritage is a  members-owned club, where members have a say in the day-to-day running of the Club through an elected committee at the annual Annual General Meeting each February.

Members of Heritage pay an annual fee to join and can visit an unlimited number of times in that year.

Heritage is not a resort which may charge a daily fee for use of the facilities. Some resorts may have the option of an annual fee. Generally speaking, visitors to a resort do not have a say in the running of the operation.

Why should we join a club when people can go to a resort or can go to the beach for free?

When you join a club you can meet up with members who probably will become friends and share a great camaraderie built through monthly social functions.

Clubs are open all year round whereas the beach is very much governed by the weather. Even in winter there is still good reason to visit a club to enjoy damper making nights, trivia, sport, social functions, communal teas or just relaxing around a campfire.

As a Club, we liaise with other clubs to host events and members visit clubs and nude resorts together.

Is Heritage clothing optional?

Heritage is a nudist club and not clothing optional.

Common sense prevails…

• if the weather is cold and bleak, we put clothes on to keep warm
• if the weather is warm enough to wear the club uniform then why not enjoy the freedom of being naked?

We heard that when you join a club all you do is work, is it true?

The only work that we hope you would join in on is the clean-up days. Working bees are held every few months and are a day of fun to strengthen relationships between the members and an opportunity to take pride in the Club.  The elected committee coordinates the project work and publishes this in the monthly newsletter.  Members maintain the cleanliness and safety of the premises by cutting firewood, cleaning the grounds, kitchen, amenities block, and on-site caravans. Some members use their mechanical and trade skills to keep the club in tip top condition. We all bond over a snag on the barbie at lunch time.

So everyone does their little bit to help to keep the Club in good order. A little work for unlimited days of enjoyment of what the Club, grounds and river has to offer isn’t too much to ask, now is it?

Do clubs have too many rules and regulations?

Rules and regulations are a necessity for any club or resort to function. Generally, standard operating procedures have been developed in response to legislation and are in place to support members right to respect and comfort. Rules are discussed at the committee and brought to the members for ratification.

We are new to nudism/naturism and would like to try social nudity, what might be helpful and get us over “first time jitters?”

1. Try nudity with your partner in your house or backyard.
2. It is not a good idea to pressure your partner into social nudity, It is far better to take your time and gradually increase the frequency of “home nudity” and when you both feel comfortable with nudity at home and in the backyard then you can progress to the next stage. We recommend that you should only go nude in your backyard if it is private and you are not putting a show on for the public.
3. Now is a good time to contact a nudist club and tell the membership secretary that you are new to social nudism, but practice “home nudity”.
4. A club is a good way to start social nudity as everyone at the club is a nudist. Imagine going to a free beach for the first time only to be seen by your neighbour who is fishing at the beach fully clothed! If there is someone you know at the nudist club, they are there for the same reason that you are. When you visit a free beach there is a chance that you may be confronted by an undesirable person and that could create an abrupt end to your social nudity venture.
5. When joining Heritage, everyone goes on a six month probation period and if their behaviour is acceptable, the committee will vote on granting full membership.
6. When you are in a nudist environment and you are clothed you stand out from the crowd, when you are nude nobody notices.
7. You will find all new friends who share the same interests as you and will tend to do things both at Heritage and outside Heritage.
8. People from all walks of life are nudists and being nude brings everyone to the same level. There is no class distinction caused by clothes.
9. We only use first names at Heritage, so if you wish to stay anonymous you can.

What are the rules for photography at Heritage?

There is a standard operating procedure for photography.  In general, full members can take photos however no personal identifying photos are allowed without the express consent of the member. Publication of any photos requires prior committee approval and consent of the member. The elected committee maintains club photography and social media posts.

What age are the people that go to Heritage?

People of all ages as well as body types are welcome at Heritage.

What items do we need to bring with us when we visit Heritage?

Items that could come in handy include:

• a bag for your rubbish.
• sun protection e.g. sunscreen and hat (shade is available)
• towels for sitting and drying off
• all food and drinks
• The monthly social functions include a fee for the meal. The theme and menu is published via email and in the monthly newsletter.

Every effort is made to ensure accuracy of the information contained in these FAQs.