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

Leader: Gerry O'Leary    View Leaders List

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

Contact leader for details .

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 10 Km    Duration: 3 Hr    Grade: 2 Moderate
Meet 10 mins prior at: Oak Flats, Skiway Park Activity Start Time: 8.00 am on water

Fri 07 Nov, 2025   Social: RAMBLERS CHRISTMAS PARTY

Leader: Anne Murdoch    View Leaders List

 

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.

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade:
Registration Essential

Fri 07 Nov, 2025   Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul

Leader: Graham Smith    View Leaders List

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

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 15 Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: Cnr Cliff Rd and George Hanley Dr Activity Start Time: 8.30 am

Sat 08 Nov, 2025   Walk: Forest Circuit and Lady Carrington Drive

Leader: James Cowling    View Leaders List

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.

 

Specific Hazards: Lleeches maybe, bicycles Specific Abilities: Able to walk at least 14km
Distance: 14 Km    Duration: 5 Hr    Grade: 3 Leisurely
Registration Essential
Limit: 15

Tue 11 Nov, 2025   Cycle: Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse to Thirroul

Leader: John Groom    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: A little bit of foot traffic on the Blue Mile Specific Abilities:
Distance: 31 Km    Duration: 3.5 Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: The top carpark, Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse, Wollongong Activity Start Time: 8:30 am

Wed 12 Nov, 2025   Walk: Kiama to Little Blow Hole

Leader: Teresa Urbanski    View Leaders List

Train to Kiama, leisurely walk from Kiama Station to Kendalls Point and Beach to the Little Blow Hole to Marsden Head and return.

 

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 8-9 Km    Duration: 4-5 Hr    Grade: 2 Leisurely
Registration Essential

Thu 13 Nov, 2025   Social: FINAL PAYMENT DAY FOR OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY!

Leader: Anne Murdoch    View Leaders List

 

 

See the Activities notice on 5 December 2025 or click here for more details.

 

 

 

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade:
Registration Essential

Thu 13 Nov, 2025   Paddle: Lake Illawarra

Leader: Gerry O'Leary    View Leaders List

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

Contact leader for details .

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 10 Km    Duration: 3 Hr    Grade: 2 Moderate
Meet 10 mins prior at: Oak Flats, Skiway Park Activity Start Time: 8.00 am on water

Fri 14 Nov, 2025   Walk: Campbell Hole Rockpool Werri Beach

Leader: John Groom    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Some rock platform may be slippery. Specific Abilities: Good balance when walking on uneven surface.
Distance: 5 Km    Duration: 2.5 Hr    Grade: 2 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: Carpark opposite Werri Beach Fish Shop 29 Pacific Ave Activity Start Time: 9am

Fri 14 Nov, 2025   Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul

Leader: Graham Smith    View Leaders List

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

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 15 Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: Cnr Cliff Rd and George Hanley Dr Activity Start Time: 8.30 am

Sat 15 Nov, 2025   Walk: Macquarie Pass Top to Bottom

Leader: Greg Smith    View Leaders List

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

Specific Hazards: Steep off track decent. Uneven surfaces. Creek crossing. 2 highway crossings Specific Abilities: Walking down steep decent
Distance: 8 Km    Duration: 5 Hr    Grade: 4 Moderate
Registration Essential

Wed 19 Nov, 2025   Walk: Brokers Nose

Leader: Janelle Tyson    View Leaders List

Short uphill walk from Mt. Ousley Road to summit and return. Rough, uneven track. Scenic outlook. Bring snack, optional coffee afterwards.

Specific Hazards: Leeches, cliff edges. Specific Abilities:
Distance: 6 Km    Duration: 2.5 Hr    Grade: 3 Leisurely
Registration Essential
Limit: 12

Thu 20 Nov, 2025   Paddle: Lake Illawarra

Leader: Gerry O'Leary    View Leaders List

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

Contact leader for details .

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 10 Km    Duration: 3 Hr    Grade: 2 Moderate
Meet 10 mins prior at: Oak Flats, Skiway Park Activity Start Time: 8.00 am on water

Fri 21 Nov, 2025   Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul

Leader: Graham Smith    View Leaders List

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

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 15 Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: Cnr Cliff Rd and George Hanley Dr Activity Start Time: 8.30 am

Wed 26 Nov, 2025   Walk: Milsons Point to Circular Quay

Leader: Teresa Urbanski    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 8-9 Km    Duration: 4-5 Hr    Grade: 2 Leisurely
Registration Essential

Thu 27 Nov, 2025   Paddle: Lake Illawarra

Leader: Gerry O'Leary    View Leaders List

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

Contact leader for details .

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 10 Km    Duration: 3 Hr    Grade: 2 Moderate
Meet 10 mins prior at: Oak Flats, Skiway Park Activity Start Time: 8.00 am on water

Fri 28 Nov, 2025   Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul

Leader: Graham Smith    View Leaders List

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

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 15 Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: Cnr Cliff Rd and George Hanley Dr Activity Start Time: 8.30 am

Sat 29 Nov, 2025   Walk: Cape St George Circuit, Booderee NP

Leader: Greg Smith    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Slippery Rocks, an off track accent Specific Abilities: Degree of fitness, Rock hopping, unafraid of mermaids, enjoy something different
Distance: 8 Km    Duration: 5.5 Hr    Grade: 4 Moderate
Registration Essential

Wed 03 Dec, 2025   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Thu 04 Dec, 2025   Paddle: Lake Illawarra

Leader: Gerry O'Leary    View Leaders List

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

Contact leader for details .

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 10 Km    Duration: 3 Hr    Grade: 2 Moderate
Meet 10 mins prior at: Oak Flats, Skiway Park Activity Start Time: 8.00 am on water

Fri 05 Dec, 2025   Social: Illawarra Ramblers Christmas Party

Leader: Anne Murdoch    View Leaders List

 

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.

 

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade:
Registration Essential

Fri 05 Dec, 2025   Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul

Leader: Graham Smith    View Leaders List

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

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 15 Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: Cnr Cliff Rd and George Hanley Dr Activity Start Time: 8.30 am

Thu 11 Dec, 2025   Paddle: Lake Illawarra

Leader: Gerry O'Leary    View Leaders List

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

Contact leader for details .

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 10 Km    Duration: 3 Hr    Grade: 2 Moderate
Meet 10 mins prior at: Oak Flats, Skiway Park Activity Start Time: 8.00 am on water

Fri 12 Dec, 2025   Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul

Leader: Graham Smith    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 15 Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: Cnr Cliff Rd and George Hanley Dr Activity Start Time: 8.30 am

Thu 18 Dec, 2025   Paddle: Lake Illawarra

Leader: Gerry O'Leary    View Leaders List

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

Contact leader for details .

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 10 Km    Duration: 3 Hr    Grade: 2 Moderate
Meet 10 mins prior at: Oak Flats, Skiway Park Activity Start Time: 8.00 am on water

Fri 19 Dec, 2025   Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul

Leader: Graham Smith    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 15 Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: Cnr Cliff Rd and George Hanley Dr Activity Start Time: 8.30 am

Sun 15 Feb, 2026   Trip Away: Walking in the Snowy Mountains

Leader: Robyn Sim    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Rocky sections, some steep slopes Specific Abilities: Ability to walk 10 km
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade: 3 Moderate
Registration Essential
Limit: 12

Wed 18 Feb, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Sun 15 Mar, 2026   Trip Away: Autumn walks in Canberra

Leader: Graham Burgess    View Leaders List

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

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade: 3 Moderate
Registration Essential
Limit: 16

Wed 18 Mar, 2026   Paddle: Paddle Lake Yarrunga/Tallowa Dam

Leader: Charlie Yeatman    View Leaders List

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!

Specific Hazards: Dam wall, falling rocks, driving hazards, usual kayaking hazards, snakes, goannas, wasps, ants, Specific Abilities: Paddling with kayak full of camping equipment. A "sit in kayak" with two bulkheads is an absolute necessity as well as paddle, PFD, paddling shoes, hat, sunscreen, etc
Distance: 40 Km    Duration: 3 days/2 nights Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Registration Essential
Limit: 12

Mon 20 Apr, 2026   Paddle: Paddle the Murray River from Tocumwal to Moama including the Barmah Lake/forest

Leader: Charlie Yeatman    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Usual Kayaking hazards, submerged trees, willow strainers, snakes, goannas, ants, spiders, wasps, exposure, slippery surfaces, Specific Abilities: Ability to camp from your kayak for 5 or 6 days carrying all camping equipment, food, water or a means of safely getting water from the river, ability to paddle 40 to 50 km per day river assisted, first aid and rescue skills highly desirable
Distance: 170 Km    Duration: 6 days/5 nights with possibility of this being extended by unexpected circumstances or issues Hr    Grade: 2 Moderate
Registration Essential
Limit: 8

Wed 22 Apr, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Tue 09 Jun, 2026   Cycle: Cycle Trip Exploring Rides of Moreton Bay Region

Leader: Jill Hawkes    View Leaders List

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

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 30 Km    Duration: 8 days Hr    Grade: 2 Leisurely
Registration Essential
Limit: 20

Wed 24 Jun, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Wed 19 Aug, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Wed 09 Sep, 2026   Meeting: Illawarra Ramblers AGM and social lunch at the Towradgi Bowling Club

Leader: Anne Murdoch    View Leaders List

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).

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade:
Registration Essential

Wed 21 Oct, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Wed 02 Dec, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Fri 04 Dec, 2026   Social: Illawarra Ramblers Christmas Party

Leader: Anne Murdoch    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade:
Registration Essential

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