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.

Thu 26 Dec, 2024   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: 8.30 am on water

Mon 30 Dec, 2024   Cycle: Towradgi to Towradgi via Stuart Park and Thirroul

Leader: John Groom    View Leaders List

A post Xmas easy ride from easily reached starting point at Towradgi. The shared path could be a bit busy with 2 wheeled Xmas gifts on the track so it will be a leisurely ride with no other known hazards. Enjoy the  escarpment and ocean scenery.

Specific Hazards: Maybe some new bikes and new riders. Specific Abilities:
Distance: 28 Km    Duration: 3 Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: On the grassy patch between Towradgi Ocean Pool and the amenities block Activity Start Time: 8:30 am

Thu 02 Jan, 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: 8.30 am on water

Sat 04 Jan, 2025   Walk: Otford Burning Palms Circuit

Leader: James Cowling    View Leaders List

Let’s see what National Parks has done to this walk through bush to Burning Palms and up De Burgh Ridge, to Garrawarra, and wide path back to Otford. Views over the coast

Some steep sections on paths and steps. Possible swim at Burning Palms

You need to bring water, lunch hat, sunscreen.

Register by text message before 9:00 pm

Specific Hazards: sun, usually bush creatures Specific Abilities: able to walk at least 10 kms and cope with a few steep sections
Distance: 10 Km    Duration: 4 Hr    Grade: 3 Leisurely
Registration Essential

Thu 09 Jan, 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: 8.30 am on water

Fri 10 Jan, 2025   Walk: Coledale to Thirroul. A Friday 5K & Koffee Summer Walk along the Beaches.

Leader: John Groom    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 5 Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: Thirroul Library Activity Start Time: 8:33

Thu 16 Jan, 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: 8.30 am on water

Thu 23 Jan, 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: 8.30 am on water

Thu 30 Jan, 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: 8.30 am on water

Wed 05 Feb, 2025   Walk: Shellcove to Bass Point

Leader: Anne Murdoch    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Slippery rock platform Specific Abilities: Ability to walk on uneven rocks
Distance: 8 Km    Duration: 4 Hr    Grade: 3 Moderate
Registration Essential

Thu 06 Feb, 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: 8.30 am on water

Sun 09 Feb, 2025   Walk: Thredbo Walking

Leader: Robyn Sim    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Some steep sections Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade: Moderate
Registration Essential

Tue 11 Feb, 2025   Trip Away: Paddle Tallowa Dam 2 night out

Leader: Charlie Yeatman    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 40 Km    Duration: 3 days Hr    Grade: 3 Moderate
Registration Essential
Limit: 15

Thu 13 Feb, 2025   Walk: Moonrise & Sunset at Towradgi

Leader: John Groom    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 5 Km    Duration: 2.5 Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: Shelter Sheds adjacent Towradgi pool/bowlo carpark Activity Start Time: 6 pm

Thu 13 Feb, 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: 8.30 am on water

Thu 20 Feb, 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: 8.30 am on water

Thu 27 Feb, 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: 8.30 am on water

Mon 03 Mar, 2025   Cycle: Austinmer Station to Port Kembla Beach, swimming in the Rock Pools

Leader: John Groom    View Leaders List

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.

 

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 31 Km    Duration: 6 Hr    Grade: 2 Leisurely
Meet 10 mins prior at: 8:31 Activity Start Time: 8:41

Thu 06 Mar, 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: 8.30 am on water

Wed 12 Mar, 2025   Walk: Giles Baths Coogee to Ben Buckler, swimming in 4 iconic rock pools and optional 2 beaches.

Leader: John Groom    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Some steps Specific Abilities:
Distance: 8 Km    Duration: 6 Hr    Grade: 2 Leisurely
Registration Essential
Limit: 15

Thu 13 Mar, 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: 8.30 am on water

Sun 16 Mar, 2025   Trip Away: Walking and Paddling at Murramarang National Park and Batemans Bay.

Leader: John Groom    View Leaders List

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.

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade: 3 Leisurely
Registration Essential

Thu 20 Mar, 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: 8.30 am on water

Sat 22 Mar, 2025   Trip Away: 10 Days on Lord Howe Island

Leader: Jill Hawkes & Joe Pike    View Leaders List

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

For more information contact Jill

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

Thu 27 Mar, 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: 8.30 am on water

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