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.
Sat 27 Dec, 2025 Walk: Mt Kembla Summit and Ring Tracks
Stiff climb to the summit on a rough track. Great views from there. Some road walking followed by another bush track through rainforest and then a steep but short climb back to the cars.
Tue 30 Dec, 2025 Cycle: Towradgi to Thirroul via Stuart Park
A typical club ride, starting south to Stuart Park, north again to Thirroul for coffee and back to Towradgi Beautiful scenery, safe mainly off-road riding. Over a hump into Thirroul.
Fri 02 Jan, 2026 Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul
A fresh early start (7:30) for a fresh new year ! You have recovered from the new year’s revelling, hangovers are gone and you are ready to launch into the new year with gusto. Well this is the ride for you. I know, I know, it is the same ol, same ol, but you will see it with a new freshness and clarity because we are now in 2026! Join the Friday Ferals on their weekly ride along the edge of the great Pacific Ocean. AND engage in joyful rambling at the Coffee shop.
Easy coastal ride. Cycle path and best beach scenery. Mostly flat and relaxing ride. A couple of stops, and coffee at Thirroul. The ride ends at this point. Patrons are free to return to wherever they like, whenever they like and however they like.
Be there, or be square!
Fri 16 Jan, 2026 Trip Away: Paddle Upper Murray and Tumut River 16-23 January 26
Upper Murray 3 days 100k. Tumut River 3 days 100k. Car Shuttle paddle. Camp or cabin at Tintaldra and Tumut.
Wed 28 Jan, 2026 Walk: Berrara Waterholes to Berrara
Mon 02 Feb, 2026 Walk: Towradgi to Bellambi Sunset/full moonrise Walk
A pleasant evening walk from Towradgi through Corrimal Caravan Park, behind the sand dunes to Bellambi returning via Corrimal beach mid tide. Sunset 8:02, Moonrise 8:24. Bring food, possibly to share, and munch while watching the sun set and waiting for the moon. Council regulations prohibit alcohol in the park or on the beach.
A warm top would be handy if the night is cool. Best footwear is easily removed sandals to best experience Corrimal Beach barefoot. Last year we were entertained by a seal. Carry a spare chair or 2, in case we fill up the shelter shed.
Sat 07 Feb, 2026 Walk: A Sandy Creek Immersion Experience (west of Tomerong)
Sun 15 Feb, 2026 Trip Away: Walking in the Snowy Mountains
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.
Wed 18 Feb, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Wed 25 Feb, 2026 Walk: Bass Point and Bushrangers Bay
Walk from the southern edge of Shellcove to Bass Point and then on to Bushrangers Bay for morning tea. Walking on sand, rock shelves and pebbles with some scrambling over rocks.
Sun 15 Mar, 2026 Trip Away: Autumn walks in Canberra
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
Wed 18 Mar, 2026 Paddle: Paddle Lake Yarrunga/Tallowa Dam
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!
Mon 20 Apr, 2026 Paddle: Paddle the Murray River from Tocumwal to Moama including the Barmah Lake/forest
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.
Wed 22 Apr, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Tue 09 Jun, 2026 Cycle: Cycle Trip Exploring Rides of Moreton Bay Region
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
Wed 24 Jun, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Wed 19 Aug, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Mon 24 Aug, 2026 Trip Away: Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
Wed 09 Sep, 2026 Meeting: Illawarra Ramblers AGM and social lunch at the Towradgi Bowling Club
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).
Wed 21 Oct, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Wed 02 Dec, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Fri 04 Dec, 2026 Social: Illawarra Ramblers Christmas Party
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