Activities
Pre-registration and number of participants are at the discretion of the leader.
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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.
Wed 20 Nov, 2024 Meeting: Ramblers Committee
Wed 20 Nov, 2024 Walk: Sydney Harbour Foreshore
Train to Waverton for morning coffee. Scenic Harbour walk via The Coal loader centre for sustainability, Sawmiller’s Reserve, Blues Point and Luna Park. Lunch at Milsons Point Cafe. Then walk across the harbour Bridge to circular quay.
Thu 21 Nov, 2024 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Fri 22 Nov, 2024 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 then return by the same route
Arrive by 8:15 for briefing and 8:30 departure.
Sat 23 Nov, 2024 Walk: Fisherman’s Beach to Honeymoon Bay (Currarong)
Joint Walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers. Starting at the Lighthouse Road/Fishermans Beach track junction, we’ll walk into Fisherman’s Beach. From here, we’ll traverse rock platforms to Little Target Beach and Target Beach (possible short sandy creek crossing to get onto Target Beach). From here we’ll go to Silica Cove for a look at a ship wreck before returning to Honeymoon Bay. There’ll be an optional off-track option to traverse into Honeymoon Bay from Lashies Point. Swimming opportunities for those with a penchant for immersing themselves in cold, salty water. Short car shuffle at the start and finish. Confident rock hopping required.
Mon 25 Nov, 2024 Cycle: Towradgi to Towradgi via Stuart Park and Thirroul
An easy coastal ride, heading south to begin then reversing up the track to Thirroul for coffee.
A nice way to start the week. Easy riding. Great scenery. Little traffic. Safe Path. An ideal ride for cyclists to try out with a small group.
Thu 28 Nov, 2024 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sat 30 Nov, 2024 Walk: Minnie Haha Falls and Kangaroo River Walk
Joint Walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers. Parking at the end of Upper Kangaroo River Rd. Firstly we will follow this rainforest (Gibson) Creek up to the base of Minnie Haha Falls rock scrambling and quite steep 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.
Tue 03 Dec, 2024 Cycle: Mount Annan Botanic Garden
Mainly on one-way road with little traffic. We will ride for about an hour then stop at the cafe for coffee. Undulating most of the way, a few short very steep sections. Beautiful views. Detour through adjoining suburb alongside Narellan Creek to Lake Yandel’ora. BYO lunch.
Please check the program for any changes due to the weather forecast.
Updates will be made by 5pm the day prior – or contact the leader if you are not sure.
Thu 05 Dec, 2024 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sat 07 Dec, 2024 Walk: Minnamurra to Kiama
Minnamurra Station – walk the coastal track to Jones Beach – some road walking to Cathedral Rock – swimming at the beautiful Boneyards beach – Bombo Headland & Geological Site – Bombo Beach – another swim at Kiama Rock Pool – Kiama Station – train back to Minnamurra Station (PS It’s all about swims & icecreams).
Mon 09 Dec, 2024 Cycle: Christmas Bike Ride
A leisurely ride from Wilson Memorial Park to Barrack Point and return. Mostly cycleway with some quiet streets and a hill at Barrack Point.
Decorate your bikes and wear something to suit the occasion. Coffee and cake at Warilla Beach Cafe on the return journey.
Non riders welcome. Arrive at Warilla Beach about 10:00
Thu 12 Dec, 2024 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Fri 13 Dec, 2024 Walk: RETURN to PARADISE
Train to Stanwell Park, Friday 5k & Koffee.
Exploring “Paradise’s” back tracks past Lawrence Hargraves House, through Chellow Dene, peeping into the disused Otford Tunnel, past the past residences of past rich or famous, eventually koffee at the Police Station, more circuitous trekking, past a reputed murder scene and finally to Coalcliff Station.
A WARM UP for TONIGHT’S AGM & XMAS PARTY
All stations train from Coniston 8:07, Fairy Meadow 8:14, Bellambi 8:20. 2nd last carriage.
or from Oak Flats 7:30, Dapto 7:40. Change at Coniston, W’gong or Thirroul.
Fri 13 Dec, 2024 Social: AGM and Christmas Party
The AGM and Christmas Party will be held at the Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club, Jason Avenue, Barrack Heights .
The AGM will be held at 5pm in the Sapphire room.
The Christmas Party starting at 6pm in the Diamond Room.
Come along for some good company, good food and entertainment by some of our talented members.
Cost will be $44.50 per person for a two course meal (main and dessert) and tea or coffee.
Registration by payment for the Christmas party is required by Monday 18th November – log into the website then select Shop
Please contact Anne Murdoch by phone, text or email if:
- you plan to attend the AGM beforehand.
- you require a vegetarian meal or have a food allergy.
See Leaders List.
Thu 19 Dec, 2024 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sat 21 Dec, 2024 Walk: Kanahooka to Tallawarra
For the early risers in the club, the Summer Solstice Sunrise Walk is on again. Bring your own breakfast to have while watching the sunrise over Lake Illawarra. Walk to Tallawarra and back and stay for optional morning tea before returning to your usual pre Christmas activities.
Thu 26 Dec, 2024 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Fri 10 Jan, 2025 Walk: Coledale to Thirroul. A Friday 5K & Koffee Summer Walk along the Beaches.
Bus to From Thirroul to Coledale.
Walk the beaches on return to Thirroul. Koffee at Thirroul, Most likely At Martin Place.
Wear either beach walking shoes or sandals which can also handle the occasional slippery rock and also the footpath.
Meet outside Thirroul Library for 8:33 Bus to Stanwell Park. Route #2
Bring Swimmers. Austi pool will probably look inviting.
Tue 11 Feb, 2025 Trip Away: Paddle Tallowa Dam 2 night out
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.
Mon 03 Mar, 2025 Cycle: Austinmer Station to Port Kembla Beach, swimming in the Rock Pools
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.
Wed 12 Mar, 2025 Walk: Giles Baths Coogee to Ben Buckler, swimming in 4 iconic rock pools and optional 2 beaches.
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.
Sun 16 Mar, 2025 Trip Away: Walking and Paddling at Murramarang National Park and Batemans Bay.
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.
Sat 22 Mar, 2025 Trip Away: 10 Days on Lord Howe Island
Bushwalking, swimming, snorkelling , birdwatching in World Heritage area.
For more information contact Jill
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