Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

This is the second Friday in January.  Things are getting serious.  All the things you were putting off until the new year, all the gunna do this, gunna do that….now is the time!   Paint the kitchen, or clean out the spare room, or lose weight or…. Keep fit.

Well, the Friday ride is here to help.  An excellent base-load exercise regime.  Get pumped with endorphins as you glide along the edge of the Pacific Ocean then add some caffeine to the cocktail when you reach Thirroul.  You will feel SO good, AND you will have started one of your new year’s resolutions; to keep fit.  What is there not to like?

Return home mid-morning tired, happy and a touch self-righteous.

It is a hot day, so early start From Mt Ousley truck stop, east side. Moderate uphill grade to Brokers Nose lookout. Return on bush tracks.

Around the lake from Wilson Memorial Park to Reddall Reserve via Oak Flats.  Then onto Barrack Point and Shellharbour.  Lake and ocean views.  Mainly level shared cycle path, some suburban streets and a short hill in and out of Shellharbour.  Coffee at Lou’s Place.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Upper Murray  3 days 100k.  Tumut River 3 days 100k. Car Shuttle paddle. Camp or cabin at Tintaldra and Tumut.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

A pleasant evening walk from Towradgi through Corrimal Caravan Park, behind the sand dunes to Bellambi returning via Corrimal beach mid tide. Sunset 8:02, Moonrise 8:24. Bring food, possibly to share,  and munch while watching the sun set and waiting for the moon. Council regulations prohibit alcohol in the park or on the beach.

A warm top would be handy if the night is cool. Best footwear is easily removed sandals to best experience Corrimal Beach barefoot. Last year we were entertained by a seal. Carry a spare chair or 2, in case we fill up the shelter shed.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

The Harbour Bridge, Pyrmont Bridge, Anzac Bridge, Iron Cove Bridge, Cooks River Bridge, the new expensive one over President Ave Kogarah, and finally the Taren Point bridge.

Train to Milsons Point. A mixture of shared paths thereafter. Very occasional on road. Water views galore. All flat (except for the bridges)

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Three days walking in the Snowy Mountains based in a private lodge in Guthega. The walks will generally be grade 3 but it is hoped to also offer easier walks for those wanting to be a bit more relaxed. More information will be supplied on registration of interest.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Walk from the southern edge of Shellcove to Bass Point and then on to Bushrangers Bay for morning tea.  Walking on sand, rock shelves and pebbles with some scrambling over rocks.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

A cycle ride visiting and swimming at many of our city’s great pools, Austinmer, Bulli, Woonona, Bellambi, Towradgi, the Men’s Pool and Port Kembla (or the Port’s safe surfing beach).

Riders may come for the ride and not swim. Swimmers may come for the swim and not ride. That is come by car. Coffee drinkers my come to Bulli Beach Cafe for coffee 9:30-9:45 and neither swim nor ride.

Bring lunch to eat after the last swim.

Come by train to Austinmer. The all stations from Port Kembla train arrives at 8:31. Return by train if that suits you, most likely on the 2:55pm train. Please register. If there is a strong southerly wind the route will be reversed and you will be notified. Change into dry clothes for trip home.

Series of grade 3 to 3½ walks over four days including Namadgi NP, Tidbinbilla NR and Mulligans Flat NR. Suggested accommodation is at a tourist park which is best to book early. Hard limit of 16 walkers applies so won’t be long till a waiting list develops. Autumn should be nice in Canberra.

FULLY BOOKED

Paddling Lake Yarrunga from Tallowa Dam up the Shoalhaven River to Fossickers Flat; camping the night there, and then paddling to Hideaway Camping area on the Kangaroo River; camping there the night, and then paddling back to Tallowa Dam.

A paddle to see beautiful scenery and to introduce those new to kayak camping to the equipment required and the joys involved!

4 great rides.  Some variants on previous Newcastle rides and some brand new.

Limited numbers so you will need to decide soon.  Contact Peter Aubourg for further details.

Train to Circular Quay. Ferry to Manly. Ride on bike paths, shared paths, bike paths on road & near Curl Curl, onroad.  Ferry back to Circular Quay with train from there, or Martin Place. Coffee oceanfront at Dee Why. Please bring lunch to eat lakeside.

Change trains at Town Hall. The  train from Kiama leaves Albion Park at 7:33 and Thirroul at 8:08

This ride done a number of times before has been added to with the upgrade to the Long Reef access. This is a great all day outing, in the programme just before daylight saving ends.

Starting at Tocumwal, after a car shuffle to leave vehicles in Moama, paddling for 5 or 6 days down the Murray to Moama through the Barmah National Park.  Camping will be by the river with all requirements to be carried by participants.  Possible exploration of Barmah Lake.

7 nights staying on picturesque waterfront at Scarborough with rides along Moreton Bay Cycleway including Redcliffe foreshore, Nudgee Beach, Boondall Wetlands, Manly and also Bribie Island

All members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting at the Towradgi Bowling Club.  The meeting will be followed by lunch.

More details will be provided nearer the time.

If you have any queries, please contact Anne Murdoch (see Members List).