Activities

Around the lake via Oak Flats to Reddall Reserve, Barrack Point to Shellharbour.  Mainly level shared path, some quiet back streets.  Lake and ocean views.  Coffee at Shellharbour Surf Club.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

NO FRILLS RIDE STOP FERALS CLUBHOUSE 2 THIRROUL STOP PAUSE TOWRADGI STOP USE TOILET PICKUP STRAYS STOP RIDE 2 SANDON 4 VIEW STOP REGROUP STOP ON 2 THIRROUL STOP DRINK COFFEE STOP RIDE FINISH STOP
0730 START

Beecroft Weapons Range Currarong. Starting at the Lighthouse Road/Fishermans Beach track junction, we’ll walk into Fishermans Beach. From here, we’ll traverse rock platforms to Little Target Beach and Target Beach (possible short creek crossing to get onto Target Beach). From here we’ll go to Silica Cove, look at the ship wreck before it completely rusts away, before returning to Honeymoon Bay. There’ll be an optional off-track option to traverse into Honeymoon Bay from Lashies Point. Swimming/Snorkelling opportunities at Silica Cove for those with a penchant for immersing themselves in cold, salty water. Short car shuffle at the start and finish.

This is a combined walk with the Shoalhaven Bushwalkers.

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

(Extra Listing). With this new, very special ride, twice having been booked out and become subject to waitlist, it is again being offered before the end of daylight saving. With the end of daylight saving  some southern riders would not get home before dark.

The route is slightly varied to previously. It will include all the bridges, Sydney Harbour, Pyrmont, Anzac, Iron Cove, 3 over Cooks river, 2 over street or water in Scarborough Wetlands and finally Captain Cook Bridge at Taren Point. New inclusions are the Rozelle Wetlands and within part of Callan Park

Non bike path, or shared path or designated on road bike route  accounts for less than 1 kilometre of the 47 kilometre route. This is a full day out. The most likely trains home from Sutherland are 3:55 or 4:25. Almost entirely flat except for some bridge approaches. Coffee at PPK Pyrmont. Lunch most likely at Wolli Creek.

Leisurely coastal walk along formed path/tracks, past Shell Cove beach to Barrack Point with great views of Tasman Sea to Winding Bay and return.

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!

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

4 great rides.  Some variants on previous Newcastle rides and some brand new.

Limited numbers so you will need to decide soon.  Contact Peter Aubourg for further details.

Train and light rail to Glebe. Morning coffee at Glebe. Wander the pretty streets of Glebe to the renovated tram sheds. Then walk around Blackwattle Bay to the new fish market for lunch. Walk back to central station via the Goods line.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

A fairly steep ascent from Mt. Kembla Lookout to the plateau and on to the summit for extensive views of the Illawarra coastline. Return to the ring track for a 5km circuit around Mt. Kembla through a section of rain forest. Finally, a walk on 3 stages of the Mt. Kembla miners memorial pathway containing signage explaining the history of the area. On tracks, fire trails and short section of a quiet road. Features a variety of scenic views and forestry.

Train to Circular Quay. Ferry to Manly. Ride on bike paths, shared paths, bike paths on road & near Curl Curl, onroad.  Ferry back to Circular Quay with train from there, or Martin Place. Coffee oceanfront at Dee Why. Please bring lunch to eat lakeside.

Change trains at Town Hall. The  train from Kiama leaves Albion Park at 7:33 and Thirroul at 8:08

This ride done a number of times before has been added to with the upgrade to the Long Reef access. This is a great all day outing, in the programme just before daylight saving ends.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Train to Central for Light rail to Leichhardt North.
The Cove to Cooks is an environmental and active travel corridor linking Parramatta River at Iron Cove to Cooks River at Earlwood. It mainly follows the route of the Light Rail with walk/bike paths, with cultural and historical sites.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

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.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Train to Rhodes, walk through the “Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway”, then along the Parramatta River foreshore, viewing the historical “Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital” in Concord West and heritage listed “Yaralla Estate” and gardens. Onto Breakfast Point to Cabarita Wharf for ferry to Circular Quay and Central.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

NEARLY FULLY BOOKED – Register with leader before making an accommodation booking.

A 3 night weekend to walk a couple of sections of the  Murramarang South Coast Walk. We did some southern sections with John last year so we’ll concentrate on northern sections this time. Grade 3 up to 10km per day, hilly or rocky at times. Option for a second leader to take on more.
We’ll be on our way back from Victoria and I’ve booked a site at Pretty Beach NPWS camping area – arriving Friday 15^th May, departing Monday 18^th. If any members would like to join us make your own booking either at the camping area or cabins etc at Ingenia Holiday Park Merry Beach which is only 1km or so back along the road.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Walk starts at the new Marina at Shellcove, walking to Killalea State Park, around the Lagoon and return.

Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats each Thursday for the Summer Period.

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

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

Three days of walks on the Central Coast based at Umina. Various grade 3 walks – Brisbane Water NP,  Bouddi NP, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP. Contact leader for details.

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).