Activity Change – Kayaking

The location for Thursday’s paddle (26th July) has been changed from Lake Illawarra to Minnamurra River starting at the river mouth. Check the Activities program or contact Graham Waine for further details.

Winter 2018 Newsletter

  Winter is here and while it is tempting to stay warm and cosy indoors, it is also a great time to be out walking, cycling and kayaking.  There are lots of activities to choose from in the latest program.  Thank you again to our leaders who have submitted such a...

Activity Registration Etiquette

When leaders are planning their activities, they take into account factors such as transport, weather, distance and duration of the activity, including morning tea and lunch breaks.  Please refrain from requesting changes to the itinerary as it places undue pressure...

Wes Sweet’s Walks

Wes was a teacher at Coniston for many years and a very keen bushwalker.  With his lovely wife Betty he led many many walks for National Parks Association in the Illawarra in the 1980’s and 1990’s.  He was a very popular and competent leader. He made notes for each...

Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs)

The club has two PLBs available for loan to leaders who are undertaking activities in areas where normal communications may not be available.  Understanding how a PLB works will assist in thinking through where and when to activate the device.  The National Parks...