Around the lake via Oak Flats to Reddall Reserve, then Barrack Point and Shellharbour.. Short hills to Barrack Point and Shellharbour.  Mainly shared bike path. Lake and ocean views. Coffee at Lou’s Place Shellharbour.

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.

Fully Booked. Waitlist Available.

Walk from Stuart Park North Wollongong to Towradgi beach cafe for morning coffee.  Follow the track  through Puckeys estate then along the path/bike track to Towradgi beach and return. Flat easy walk.

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

Contact leader for details .

A quite flat walk in the sandy terrain of Seven Mile Beach NP. Just over half the walk in the interesting bushland and less than half on the low tide hard sand of the beach. This is not the walk I’ve lead for years in the northern section nor is it the Southern Sand Track as detailed by NPWS.

Walk through the Wynyard tunnel to Barangaroo  to Walsh Bay, Dawes Point, The Rocks then to Circular Quay.  Tram to Central for train home.

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

Contact leader for details .

A service trail walk out and back for great views at Les Lambert lookout overlooking Upper Kangaroo Valley plus a bush track side trip to another viewpoint. 150m total ascent, couple of short hilly sections.

Catch train to Port Kembla. Leaving Coledale at 7:53, Thirroul 7:58, Towradgi 8:09, Wollongong 8:18, Arrive Port Kembla 8:30

Ride towards port office , south pausing near Port Kembla Surf Club,  around Port Kembla Golf Course, over Windang Bridge, looking for whales at Barrack Point, and finally, coffee. Ride to Port Kembla station for train home.

Pleasant walk from Minnamurra Station to James Oates Reserve, Boyds Beach, past Cathedral Rocks, The Boneyard to Bombo Station for return.

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

Contact leader for details .

We will visit some of the film locations used for the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The walk consists of bush track and fire trail.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – Final Trailer | IMDb

Planet of the Apes filming around the Illawarra including near Albion Park | Illawarra Mercury | Wollongong, NSW

Forest Path and Palona Falls, New South Wales, Australia – 171 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Please only register 1 to 7 days before the walk.

A cool wintry ride heading south to Stuart Park, returning to Towradgi and onto Thirroul for Coffee. A pleasant ride both ways.

Light rail from Central to Leichhardt North.  Walk around Iron Cove Bay to Rodd Point to Lunch at Birkenhead Point.  Return via Rozelle for Light Rail to Central.

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

Contact leader for details .

Friday 5k and Koffee walk

Make sure you have National Park parking organised. A lovely winter walk at this time of year enhanced by morning mist. Plenty of palms, a few ferns and lots of tall gums. Koffee afterwards.

Walk from Port Kembla surf club along the bike track/path. Detour at Fishermans Beach and walk along the beach at low tide and around the point.  Steep climb back to the bike track. Continue to the Maritime Centre for morning coffee at Lo Stretto Cafe. Then return along the coastal path to Port Kembla Beach.

We will view the Carrington falls and the other lookouts, then walk down and return up the Missingham steps.

The walk consists of fire trail, bush track and slippery rock steps.

The further north you live, the greater the kudos.

Catch the all stations to Kiama train leaving Thirroul at 7:33, Woonona 7:38, North Gong 7:49, Oak Flats 8:21. Coastal scenery much of the way. Cycleway almost all the way. A great day on the bike. Peel off whenever it suits. Will follow the coast at all options.

Coffee at Shellharbour Surf Club

Pot pourri walk of scenery, history, sport and well executed redevelopment.

This walk has it all, from the redevelopment of the old Prince Henry Hospital, the associated cemetery, the extensive WW2 fortifications, NSW golf course hole teeing off over the waters of Botany Bay and why we speak French with an Australian accent.

Walk from Little Bay to La Perouse, via Cape Banks, Henry Head and Bare Island fort in Botany Bay NP. Mostly raised walkways, some rocks/sand/roads. A variety of interesting sights including spectacular coastal headlands/beaches/posh golf courses & houses/historic buildings/armaments. Bring own lunch/snacks/drinks as no cafes for 4 hours! (how will we cope). Minimal shade. Free time in La Perouse at end of walk (yes cafes).

 Train, tram and bus to Little Bay and reverse order back from La Perouse.

If not too sunny we will have lunch at Cape Banks and maybe watch some golfers teeing off into or over Botany Bay waters. See URL below for more information.

References

Prince Henry Hospital and its redevelopment

 https://princehenryhospitalmuseum.org

The museum will not be open on the day of the walk but the website has a great picture of the old hospital. And will give some idea of how the redevelopment has retained many of the old buildings.

https://phca.com.au/about-prince-henry/did-you-know-heritage-significance/

The cemetery (somewhere in the cemetery there is a reference to the aboriginal significance of the site)

https://princehenryhospitalmuseum.org/leprosy/

NSW Golf Course

Hole 6 https://www.nswgolfclub.com.au/cms/course/hole-6/

starting at about the four minute mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1cbbjIpSEg

La Perouse

https://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/la_perouse

Bare Island

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/bare-island-fort

The museum at La Perouse is currently undergoing refurbishment

I have put this walk in as a tester to see if there is interest in longer walks over easy terrain.

I am not fixed on this date or this  particular walk, but if you are interested in longer walks like this please do text me, so I can try and put on a  suitable walk at a convenient time for interested parties.

This is one of the classic Sydney coastal walks. One blogger writes that it is about 25km. Path is concreted paths, boardwalks and some two well-made wide tracks in Malabar Headland. No rough tracks or long steep climbs.

Depending on the wind  direction we will do this either north to south or south to north. Taking the latter its a train/tram/bus to Malabar, around the headland, Maroubra, Coogee, Bondi and then Watsons Bay for ferry back to Circular Quay. Series of stunning beaches, bays and views. Maybe seeing a whale or too.

Very relaxed pace. Plenty of stops to look at the views and to eat. Plenty of toilets along the way too.

Really a walk-difficulty of 2 because the track is easy, but maybe a 3 due to length.

Plenty of spots to catch the bus back to the city if you feel you don’t walk to walk any more.

Four nights away staying at Hat Head near Kempsey. Two days walking at Hat Head NP,  one day at Arakoon NP.

Staying at tourist park with cabin or camping/caravan accommodation.  All grade 3 moderate pace walks on track with some rocky and beach terrain plus hill climbing at times.

Nearly fully booked at time of writing so don’t be slow to register.

Four nights staying at Fingal Bay, Port Stephens. Three days walking the Tomaree Coastal Walk and nearby.

Staying at tourist park with cabin or camping/caravan accommodation.  All grade 3 moderate pace walks on track with some rocky and beach terrain plus hill climbing at times.

Nearly fully booked at time of writing so don’t be slow to register.

Rare opportunity. This walk kindly organised by Glennis Wellings is on Energy Australia’s Southern Precinct private property. A security clearance will be required. Bookings  (maximum 12) will close at 7pm Wednesday 9th to ensure security details are completed in time. Glennis will give a history of the ponds and there will be a small catalogue of birds potentially to be seen as a souvenir.

Please bring your own morning tea and bring suitable binoculars, (if on hand), for finding birds.

Please complete your registration by email. Your email address may be needed for registration.

Note: Date subject to change. Those registered will be advised. 

Koffee afterwards will be at the Yallah Bay Woolshed.

Registered Illawarra Ramblers Club members only.

A weekend of walking down south. Saturday will be Pigeon House Mountain, a fairly steep climb that involves ladders up to a spectacular view. In the past people have stayed in caravan parks . A dinner together on Saturday night is an option. See Sunday for the next days walk

Out and back ‘fairly flat’ walk. From the Meryla Pass car park, we will follow Wombat Hill Lookout trail and turn off to Rebecca’s View Trail for Morning tea. Return to Wombat Hill Lookout trail and follow out to Morton Trig for lunch. The last 400m is rough/off track. Lots of views over Wombat Hill and Lake Yarrunga. After lunch, return walk on Wombat Hill Lookout trail to cars. Joint Walk with Shoalhaven bushwalkers.

Wonderful Wondabyne is a remote location beside Mullet Creek feeding into the Hawkesbury River. There is the smallest of railway stations but no road access.

The plan is to catch the train to Wondabyne, walk uphill to a track fork near the top of a 160 metre climb, take in the air, congratulate ourselves on the achievement and turn around and go back down. Longer walks are available but they are for another day. We’ll then sit on the platform by Mullet Creek, wave down an oncoming train which will honk its horn to advise that it has seen us, and will stop.

We’ll hop off the train at Hawkesbury River for Koffee at the King Tide Kafe 150 metres from the station and catch the next train. ETA back in Thirroul 5:10pm or 6;02, Wollongong 5:22 or 6:14. A full day out for a 5k walk.

Details will be provided in due course.

To be held at the Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club.  Further details will be provided nearer the time.