Expressions of interest invited for a trip that’s in planning stage incorporating Hat Head NP near Kempsey followed by Tomaree NP at Port Stephens. Two days walking at Hat Head NP,  one day at Arakoon NP. Three days walking the Tomaree Coastal Walk and nearby based out of Fingal Bay. Accommodation will be at tourist parks with cabin or camping/caravan accommodation.  All grade 3 moderate pace walks on track with some rocky and beach terrain plus hill climbing at times. Likely dates are early August. Register now to receive updates. Limit will be 12 to 16 and once I have a list I’ll circulate names for you to talk amongst yourselves about car and accommodation sharing if you haven’t already done it.

23-30 March 25 Kayak Camping Trip , distance approximately 200k, 30 to 35k each day 6 days of Paddling.

23 March drive to Albury then Yarrawonga

24-29 March Paddling Days

30 March Drive Home

Late Notice

An enjoyable 28 kilometre flat coastal ride heading to Stuart Park, reversing up the track to Thirroul for coffee and finally back to Towradgi. Visitors on e-bikes, or not on e-bikes welcome. This is a gentle ride.

Starting at Skiway Park, Oak Flats, ride to Windang, Primbee, Berkeley, Kanahooka, Tallawarra and then to Yallah for coffee. Return via Macquarie Shores to Oak Flats,

Mainly shared pathways including past Kembla Grange. No steep hills.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

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

Early Start 7:30 am  Arrive by 7:15 for briefing.

Train to Milsons Point, short walk to Lavender Bay to the “Secret Garden” (by Wendy Whitely), then walk over the Harbour Bridge to Circular Quay.  Tram to Central for train home.

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

Early Start 7:30 am  Arrive by 7:15 for briefing.

This walk is in the Garawarra State Conservation Area near Helensburgh. We visit 3 old railway tunnels. The walk consists of fire trails, roads, and a bush track.  The link below is only part of the walk.

Garawarra Ridge and Wilsons Creek Dam Loop, New South Wales, Australia – 75 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Registration is 1 to 7 days before the walk.

Ride from Central Park carpark Oak Flats on cycleway towards Windang Bridge, Reddall Reserve, along the ocean front to Barrack Point, look for whales, and continue on until the turnaround point at Shellharbour North Surf Club. Return via the same route except to cross Windang Bridge west side to refresh at Club Windang. Return back over the bridge onto the shared path and back to Central Park. All riding is on shared path.

Suggest we share a Chinese Feed at the club. Allow say $20 each. Drinks extra. Alcohol discouraged.

Ensure you have proper headlight and tail light for the bikes.

5km & coffee

A ramble from the pool to the breakwater including MM Beach and the Heritage Park.  On the return, we will follow a section of the Ngaraba-aan trail to the Hill 60 lookout.  A steady climb through the bush which we will take at a leisurely pace.  We will then head back down the hill to Cakes by Rach for coffee.

Joint Walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers. Starting at Roxborough Road, Far Meadow, we’ll climb Coolangatta Mountain.  Following this, we’ll return to the cars and drive to Black Head Reserve, Gerroa where we can either chill, swim/paddle or explore the rock platform (possible fossils and wildlife).

Walk from new Marina at Shellcove to Killalea State Park, around Lagoon and return.

Thursday 17th April to Monday 21st April, 2025

Joint trip for Illawarra Ramblers and Shoalhaven Bush Walkers

The plan is use the beautiful Old Snowy campsite as a base camp and do day walks from here. Facilities are very basic, you will need to bring all food, your own drinking water, firewood. Car camping also allows you to bring all those little luxuries that you wouldn’t carry on a pack walk! (A good book, esky, chairs, lots of happy hour food and a bottle of wine, whatever … enjoy!)

Planned walks include:

Pockets Hut

Oldfields Hut

Circuits Hut

Currango Homestead & the nearby Tantangara Reservoir (beautiful, expansive views)

There also the option to explore the numerous fire trails on mountain bikes if you so desire. (Not part of the club trip, just an available option)

Or just take a day off and relax around the campfire! 🙂

You will need to organize your own transport, and have decent gear that will stand up to the weather of the High Plains environment. (Campsite is relatively sheltered but the High Plains is a mountain environment, campsite does get some wind!)

​Maps: Tantangara, Rendezvous Creek & Rules Point

If this sounds like you, please send me an email, turner.melinda@gmail.com

Have a fun day at Jamberoo Action Park on the action rides or taking it easy on the slowish Rapid River Ride or by playing Putt Putt golf.

$15 entry for over 60s which includes all rides, the chairlift to the bob sled ride and a complementary coffee with scone, jam and cream!

BYO food and drinks but no alcohol, glass or knives. Food can be bought from the cafe.

There are shelters that we can use.

Wear water shoes if you have them or sandals. Be prepared to get wet and have a lot of fun.

Lets hope for good weather.

Leisurely walk from Kiama Station to Kendalls Point and beach, to the Little Blowhole at Marsden Head and return.

This walk is in the Nattai National Park near Wattle Ridge. It’s an out-and-back trail. It’s consists of fire trail and a bush track.

Ahearns Lookout Track, Nattai National Park NSW – Hiking Scenery

Ahearn’s Lookout Trail, New South Wales, Australia – 146 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Joint Walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers. A circuit walk on track and fire trail. From the end of Jack’s Corner Rd we will take the track down to the confluence of Yarrunga Ck and Kangaroo River. This track has a rather steep decent section. At the end we turn onto a fire trail for the rest of the journey. Lunch at Beehive Point.  Return leg will be on a gentler grade fire trail. 200m elevation change.

Combined walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers. Starting at the Moes (Green) Rock car park, we’ll make our way along the rock platform (swell permitting) to Stony Creek and Cape St George. We’ll then cross a headland before descending into Rock Funnel Beach. After this, we’ll follow the faint track for spectacular views of the sea caves at Paradise Rocks which we’ll traverse around to and then follow the fire trail back to the cars. Possible swimming opportunity at Green Patch on the way back.
This is an easy Grade 4 walk but it is Grade 4. You’ll need to be comfortable walking over rough terrain.

Launch from St Georges Basin boar ramp and explore Cow Creek. Then we will, wind and weather permitting, explore the coves and creeks of the isolated south-western side of the lake. Bring morning tea and lunch.

Joint activity with NPA Milton

10 days cycling trip to the Northern Rivers Railtrail. Including new Casino to Lismore and Murwillumbah sections plus rides in Ballina. Staying at Alstonville.

More details to follow.

Fully Booked. Waitlist Available.

We will visit some of the film locations used for the Kingdom of the Plant of the Apes. The walk consists of bush track and fire trail.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – Final Trailer | IMDb

Planet of the Apes filming around the Illawarra including near Albion Park | Illawarra Mercury | Wollongong, NSW

Forest Path and Palona Falls, New South Wales, Australia – 171 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Please only register 1 to 7 days before the walk.

We will view the Carrington falls and the other lookouts, then walk down and return up the Missingham steps.

The walk consists of fire trail, bush track and slippery rock steps.

Pot pourri walk of scenery, history, sport and well executed redevelopment.

This walk has it all, from the redevelopment of the old Prince Henry Hospital, the associated cemetery, the extensive WW2 fortifications, NSW golf course hole teeing off over the waters of Botany Bay and why we speak French with an Australian accent.

Walk from Little Bay to La Perouse, via Cape Banks, Henry Head and Bare Island fort in Botany Bay NP. Mostly raised walkways, some rocks/sand/roads. A variety of interesting sights including spectacular coastal headlands/beaches/posh golf courses & houses/historic buildings/armaments. Bring own lunch/snacks/drinks as no cafes for 4 hours! (how will we cope). Minimal shade. Free time in La Perouse at end of walk (yes cafes).

 Train, tram and bus to Little Bay and reverse order back from La Perouse.

If not too sunny we will have lunch at Cape Banks and maybe watch some golfers teeing off into or over Botany Bay waters. See URL below for more information.

References

Prince Henry Hospital and its redevelopment

 https://princehenryhospitalmuseum.org

The museum will not be open on the day of the walk but the website has a great picture of the old hospital. And will give some idea of how the redevelopment has retained many of the old buildings.

https://phca.com.au/about-prince-henry/did-you-know-heritage-significance/

The cemetery (somewhere in the cemetery there is a reference to the aboriginal significance of the site)

https://princehenryhospitalmuseum.org/leprosy/

NSW Golf Course

Hole 6 https://www.nswgolfclub.com.au/cms/course/hole-6/

starting at about the four minute mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1cbbjIpSEg

La Perouse

https://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/la_perouse

Bare Island

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/bare-island-fort

The museum at La Perouse is currently undergoing refurbishment