Who We Are
Coast and Valley Naturists (CAVN) is proudly a non‑sexual, social naturist club. Our community is built on the values that define genuine naturism — respect, acceptance, body‑positivity, and the freedom to enjoy life without judgement. We believe naturism thrives when people feel supported, included, and able to connect with others in a friendly and relaxed setting.
CAVN is a non‑sexual, social naturist club committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all. We welcome families, couples, singles, sole parents, widows, widowers, and members from naturist clubs across Australia and overseas.
As an ungrounded club, CAVN brings naturism to the wider community through regular swim nights, social gatherings, and a variety of events held throughout the year. These activities provide opportunities for members and visitors to meet new people, build friendships, and enjoy naturism in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.
We invite you to explore what CAVN has to offer and join us at one of our upcoming events. Visit our Upcoming Events page to see what’s happening next and become part of a community that celebrates naturism with openness, positivity, and pride.
How we started
The origins of our naturist club trace back to a simple advertisement and a moment of opportunity. Gilbert, then a member of the Great Western Nudist Club—where our former swim nights were once held at the Baulkham Hills Squash Courts—noticed a call‑out in Sun and Health Nudist Magazine. The magazine was offering free advertising for any meaningful naturist initiative, and Gilbert saw the chance to bring like‑minded people together on the Central Coast.
The advertisement invited interested individuals to meet at Rumbalara Reserve on Mt Elliot in Gosford. Despite the rainy weather, an impressive number of people attended. Names, addresses, and phone numbers were exchanged so everyone could be contacted once a suitable venue was secured for the club’s first gathering. At that early stage, the group consisted entirely of men, with Gilbert among them.
Gilbert soon found the club’s first venue at Forresters Beach, and within a few months a formal committee was established. He also designed the club’s first logo, incorporating—with permission—the central emblem from The Free Beaches Association.
As told by Gilbert