Activities
Pre-registration and number of participants are at the discretion of the leader.
Registration and participation implies your Acknowledgement of Risk and Obligations.
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E-bikes must meet the NSW Government requirements for permitted e-bikes.
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.
Thu 06 Nov, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Fri 07 Nov, 2025 Social: RAMBLERS CHRISTMAS PARTY
DON’T MISS OUT!
The last day for payment is Thursday 13 November, less than a week away.
Come and enjoy the company of fellow Ramblers.
For more details see the Activities notice on 5 December 2025 or click here.

Fri 07 Nov, 2025 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.
Ride terminates at Thirroul. Return to start at own pace.
Start 8:30 am Arrive by 8:15 for briefing.
Meet Here
Sat 08 Nov, 2025 Walk: Forest Circuit and Lady Carrington Drive
Plan to meet at Audley car park, leave some cars there and drive back to southern end of Lady Carrington Drive.
Walk clockwise around forest track to Lady Carrington Drive and continue to Audley. walk on well used track and dirt road to Audley. coffee available at Audley. Bring lunch morning tea. No mountains. No water crossings
text before 9:00 pm to register.
Tue 11 Nov, 2025 Cycle: Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse to Thirroul
A nice ride at this time of year. Heading from the lighthouse around Belmore Basin, looking out for additional riders as we head through Stuart Park before a pause at Towradgi. Then on continuous scenic, safe cycleway to Sandon Point for a water stop before the turn around point and coffee at the Thirroul Beach Cafe. Return via the same route.
Wed 12 Nov, 2025 Walk: Kiama to Little Blow Hole
Train to Kiama, leisurely walk from Kiama Station to Kendalls Point and Beach to the Little Blow Hole to Marsden Head and return.
Thu 13 Nov, 2025 Social: FINAL PAYMENT DAY FOR OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Thu 13 Nov, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Fri 14 Nov, 2025 Walk: Campbell Hole Rockpool Werri Beach
A Friday 5k & koffee walk along the choice of shared path or low tide at Werri Beach. Head north crossing or walking around lagoon onto the path towards Kiama, traversing 200 metre grassy path, 10 metres of 30-40cm boulders across sandy or greenweedy, 5-10cm deep shallow rockpools/rockshelf for another 200 metres to pleasant, protected swimming hole. Sit, swim, chat, relax before returning the via same route.
Best wear versatile sandals which will give you confidence on rocks and greenweed and which won’t suffer ill-effects from salt water.If intending to swim bring swimwear, and sun cream. There are changing sheds/toilets around 400 metres from the swim site.
A rewarding outing. Koffee afterwards in Gerringong. If uncertain because of weather, check the website from 6pm thursday.
Fri 14 Nov, 2025 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.
Ride terminates at Thirroul. Return to start at own pace.
Start 8:30 am Arrive by 8:15 for briefing.
Meet Here
Sat 15 Nov, 2025 Walk: Macquarie Pass Top to Bottom
Walk from the top of Macquarie Pass to the bottom. Starting on an old bullock track then off track to Clover Hill Rd. Final descent through the Cascades to the bottom at Macquarie Rivulet. Car shuffle required between top and bottom.
Joint Walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers
Wed 19 Nov, 2025 Walk: Brokers Nose
Short uphill walk from Mt. Ousley Road to summit and return. Rough, uneven track. Scenic outlook. Bring snack, optional coffee afterwards.
Thu 20 Nov, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Fri 21 Nov, 2025 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.
Ride terminates at Thirroul. Return to start at own pace.
Start 8:30 am Arrive by 8:15 for briefing.
Meet Here
Wed 26 Nov, 2025 Walk: Milsons Point to Circular Quay
Train to Milsons Point, short walk to Lavender Bay to the “Secret Garden” (by Wendy Whitely), then walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, through the Rocks to Circular Quay, for train home.
Thu 27 Nov, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Fri 28 Nov, 2025 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.
Ride terminates at Thirroul. Return to start at own pace.
Start 8:30 am Arrive by 8:15 for briefing.
Meet here
Sat 29 Nov, 2025 Walk: Cape St George Circuit, Booderee NP
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 opportunities along the way or 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.
This is a combined walk with the Shoalhaven Bushwalkers.
Wed 03 Dec, 2025 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Thu 04 Dec, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Fri 05 Dec, 2025 Social: Illawarra Ramblers Christmas Party
An evening at the Warilla Bowls Club for Illawarra Ramblers Club members and their guests. Come along and enjoy some great food, wine and entertainment.

WHERE: Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club, Jason Avenue, Barrack Heights – see MAP
TIME: Doors will open at 5.30pm and the first course served at 6pm
COST: $45.00 per person for a two course meal and entertainment
Please contact Anne Murdoch if you have any specific dietary requirements.
Registration and payment is required by 14 November – go to the Shop.
Fri 05 Dec, 2025 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.
Ride terminates at Thirroul. Return to start at own pace.
Start 8:30 am Arrive by 8:15 for briefing.
Meet Here
Thu 11 Dec, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Fri 12 Dec, 2025 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.
Ride terminates at Thirroul. Return to start at own pace.
Start 8:30 am Arrive by 8:15 for briefing.
Thu 18 Dec, 2025 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Fri 19 Dec, 2025 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.
Ride terminates at Thirroul. Return to start at own pace.
Start 8:30 am Arrive by 8:15 for briefing.
Sun 15 Feb, 2026 Trip Away: Walking in the Snowy Mountains
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.
Wed 18 Feb, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Sun 15 Mar, 2026 Trip Away: Autumn walks in Canberra
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
Wed 18 Mar, 2026 Paddle: Paddle Lake Yarrunga/Tallowa Dam
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!
Mon 20 Apr, 2026 Paddle: Paddle the Murray River from Tocumwal to Moama including the Barmah Lake/forest
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.
Wed 22 Apr, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Tue 09 Jun, 2026 Cycle: Cycle Trip Exploring Rides of Moreton Bay Region
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
Wed 24 Jun, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Wed 19 Aug, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Wed 09 Sep, 2026 Meeting: Illawarra Ramblers AGM and social lunch at the Towradgi Bowling Club
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).
Wed 21 Oct, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Wed 02 Dec, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Fri 04 Dec, 2026 Social: Illawarra Ramblers Christmas Party
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