An easy to access ride for Northern Illawarra (and other) resident cyclists. Visitors welcome to join us.

Head south from Towradgi to meet up with central Wollongong residents who may prefer to meet up at Stuart Park around 8:40. Enjoy the coastal shared path to Thirroul with only the final kilometre on designated bike-route road. Great views. Coffee at Thirroul Beach before returning via the same route.

This is a fully renovated and upgraded ride put together with the help of a local of the area, Greg Green.  Known around the traps as the Rajah of the rat runs, Baron of the back streets or Lieutenant of the labyrinth.

Around quiet streets and cycle paths around Horsley on the edge of farmland and bush. Up Bong Bong road for views back to the valley and the coast. Then on to Wongawilli and the Smiths Dairy café for coffee. Return via the cycle paths and quiet streets along the edge of Robins Creek to Dapto station.

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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

Arrive by 8:15 for briefing and 8:30 departure.

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

Arrive by 8:15 for briefing and 8:30 departure.

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.

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

Arrive by 8:15 for briefing and 8:30 departure.

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.

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.

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

Contact leader for details .

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.

Joint walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers. Following cancellation of this walk in November. Parking at the end of Upper Kangaroo River Rd. Firstly we will follow this rainforest (Gibson) Creek up to the base of Mini Ha Ha Falls rock scrambling in places. We should be able to pick up the remains of an old road for an easier but not as scenic return journey. Once back to the cars we’ll change into walking sandals/Dunlop volleys or shoes we don’t mind getting wet for our crossing of the Kangaroo River (ankle to calf deep). This we may cross numerous times and will travel as far upstream as the group wishes. Definite swimming possibilities.  Map: Kangaroo Valley.

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

Contact leader for details .

Starting at the Nowra Showground, we walk a circuit through an amazing Paperbark forest beside a creek that has great reflections on a sunny day. Then we drive to the Bomaderry creek gorge and walk another circuit with rock formations on the banks anf in the creek.

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

Contact leader for details .

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.

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

Contact leader for details .

Deanna Stratford from Directions Health will be training paddlers in senior first aid specifically for kayakers.  This will involve the usual CPR and patient management processes for all the usual injuries and maladies.  This will take up the morning session (~3 1/2 hours) and then in the afternoon she will be running sessions on rescue techniques (2-3 hours).   This will involve on the water activities to practice the theoretical concepts.
Participants will receive a certificate of competency as having completed this first aid course.  There will be on-line reading/study etc to be done prior to the day.

Participants will either need to bring some lunch or obtain close by.  It is planned for 1 hour lunch period.

The cost of the course is $110 which is subsidised 50% by the Club.

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.

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

Contact leader for details .

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.

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

Contact leader for details .

Bushwalking, swimming, snorkelling , birdwatching in World Heritage area.

For more information contact Jill

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

Contact leader for details .

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. Expressions of interest after Feb 1st