Activities
Pre-registration and number of participants are at the discretion of the leader.
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Before participating in an activity, please familiarise yourself with our Grading and Guidelines and in particular, check that your equipment is in good condition.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the advertised start time to prepare, sign on and be ready for the pre-activity briefing.
Please do not attend any Ramblers Club activity if you are not feeling well.
Fri 20 Dec, 2024 Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul
Easy coastal ride. Cycle path and best beach scenery. Mostly flat and relaxed riding. A couple of stops. Coffee at Thirroul then return by the same route
Arrive by 8:15 for briefing and 8:30 departure.
Sat 21 Dec, 2024 Walk: Kanahooka to Tallawarra
For the early risers in the club, the Summer Solstice Sunrise Walk is on again. Bring your own breakfast to have while watching the sunrise over Lake Illawarra. Walk to Tallawarra and back and stay for optional morning tea before returning to your usual pre Christmas activities.
Mon 23 Dec, 2024 Cycle: Skiway Park to Shellharbour over Stoney ridge
Ride up shared pathway past Shellharbour hospital, under Lake Entrance Road and through Blackbutt Forest to Shellharbour surf club for coffee. Return via Barrack Point and alongside Warilla beach. Mainly shared pathway. Beware of glass in underpasses. A bit of a climb before coffee.
Thu 26 Dec, 2024 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Mon 30 Dec, 2024 Cycle: Towradgi to Towradgi via Stuart Park and Thirroul
A post Xmas easy ride from easily reached starting point at Towradgi. The shared path could be a bit busy with 2 wheeled Xmas gifts on the track so it will be a leisurely ride with no other known hazards. Enjoy the escarpment and ocean scenery.
Thu 02 Jan, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sat 04 Jan, 2025 Walk: Otford Burning Palms Circuit
Let’s see what National Parks has done to this walk through bush to Burning Palms and up De Burgh Ridge, to Garrawarra, and wide path back to Otford. Views over the coast
Some steep sections on paths and steps. Possible swim at Burning Palms
You need to bring water, lunch hat, sunscreen.
Register by text message before 9:00 pm
Thu 09 Jan, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Fri 10 Jan, 2025 Walk: Coledale to Thirroul. A Friday 5K & Koffee Summer Walk along the Beaches.
Bus to From Thirroul to Coledale.
Walk the beaches on return to Thirroul. Koffee at Thirroul, Most likely At Martin Place.
Wear either beach walking shoes or sandals which can also handle the occasional slippery rock and also the footpath.
Meet outside Thirroul Library for 8:33 Bus to Stanwell Park. Route #2
Bring Swimmers. Austi pool will probably look inviting.
Thu 16 Jan, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Thu 23 Jan, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Thu 30 Jan, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Wed 05 Feb, 2025 Walk: Shellcove to Bass Point
A lovely summer walk from Shellcove village to Bass Point then on to Bushrangers Bay. Some beach walking and rock scrambling. Optional Thali lunch at Shellharbour Village Indian Restaurant after the walk.
Thu 06 Feb, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sun 09 Feb, 2025 Walk: Thredbo Walking
Three days walking in Snowy Mountains based in a lodge in Thredbo. Walking will be grade 3 to 4 but there can be some flexibility. Some walks may require use of chairlift to start.
Cost for accommodation will be dependent on numbers, probably around $350.
Limit of 12. Fully Booked
Wait List available
Contact leader for more information.
Tue 11 Feb, 2025 Trip Away: Paddle Tallowa Dam 2 night out
Paddle from Tallowa Dam on Lake Yarrunga to Fossickers Flat on the Shoalhaven River for one night camping out of kayaks and then paddle to Beehive Point on the Kangaroo River for another night of camping out of kayaks before returning to Tallowa Dam. Both campsites have long drop toilets but no other facilities. The first day’s paddle is only about 13 km to Fossickers and the second day is around 20km being the 13 km back to Tallowa Dam and another 7 km to Beehive Point. The third day is about the 7km back to Tallowa Dam. These are minimum distances only, if participants wish to they can explore further up or side branches.
Cars will be parked at Tallowa Dam and there is camping at the dam for either before or after the three days. All paddlers must be self sufficient with food, cooking equipment, tents, sleeping bags/mats, toiletries, water, medications/first aid supplies etc. A full list will be supplied to participants.
Thu 13 Feb, 2025 Walk: Moonrise & Sunset at Towradgi
A sunset walk from Towradgi through Bellambi dunes, returning via the expansive beaches at mid tide. Bring food for refreshments during and after the astronomical events. The Park is an alcohol free zone. Carry something warm in case of cool breeze.
Thu 13 Feb, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Thu 20 Feb, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Thu 27 Feb, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Mon 03 Mar, 2025 Cycle: Austinmer Station to Port Kembla Beach, swimming in the Rock Pools
The annual classic ride swimming in 5 or 6 of our great rock pools.
Riders welcome who don’t want to swim. Swimmers welcome who don’t want to ride. Coffee drinkers welcome who just want coffee
Bring lunch for consumption in the shelter shed at Port Kembla Pool. Train home from Port Kembla.
Thu 06 Mar, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Wed 12 Mar, 2025 Walk: Giles Baths Coogee to Ben Buckler, swimming in 4 iconic rock pools and optional 2 beaches.
Train/bus to Coogee. Swim at Giles Baths, Clovelly Pool, Bronte Pool, Tamarama Surf (optional), Bondi Icebergs $10 entry) final surf at Bondi (Optional) and a historical walk to Ben Buckler. Bus/train home. Full day out.
Wear light clothing. An idea below.
Bring swimmers comfortable to walk in, a light towel, comfortable walking sandals. Coffee most likely at Coogee or Bronte.
Lunch at Bondi.
Meet on train. 2nd last carriage.
Thu 13 Mar, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sun 16 Mar, 2025 Trip Away: Walking and Paddling at Murramarang National Park and Batemans Bay.
5 Nights, 4 full days staying within Murramarang National Park. 3 Days forest and coastal walking, grade 3 level, half a day walking in the impressive Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens, and 2 optional paddles suggested so far, organised by Helen Moody. One paddle would be a half day outing on Durras Lake launching adjacent to the caravan park, the other dependent on weather, either Batemans Bay bridge to Nelligen or Batemans Bay to Big Island return. Paddlers doing the Bateman’s Bay paddle would miss one of the walks.
Overnight at Lakesea Caravan Park sandwiched between Durras Beach and Durras Beach, with basic 1 room, and fully equipped 2 or 3 bedroom cabins, powered, unpowered and ensuite sites.
For a more detailed information sheet on activities and how to book, please contact John Groom.
Thu 20 Mar, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sat 22 Mar, 2025 Trip Away: 10 Days on Lord Howe Island
Bushwalking, swimming, snorkelling , birdwatching in World Heritage area.
For more information contact Jill
Thu 27 Mar, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
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