Arising from the new Harbour Bridge ramp, The Greenway and the Scarborough Wetlands Paths all being opened within 2 months this ride is special. Ride it while its pre-iconic. The Harbour Bridge, Pyrmont Bridge, Anzac Bridge, Iron Cove Bridge, over the upper reaches of the Hawthorne Canal, cross the Cooks River (3 bridges) over Muddy Creek, the expensive new bridge over President Ave  connecting, Rockdale, Kogarah and the Scarborough Wetlands, and finally over the windy Taren Point Bridge. A full day out…Train to Milsons Point. Shared paths thereafter. Water Views galore. Flat almost the whole way except getting on and off bridges. Ride around 1.5 hours to coffee near Anzac Bridge. Ride onto lunch another 1.5 hours at Wolli Creek. Choose your own food, or bring. Another 1.5-2  hours  (a couple short pauses) to Caringbah. Train to Sutherland, then train home.

YES its another creek walk for a summer’s day. Parking at the end of Upper Kangaroo River Road at Flatrock. This walk is all off track involving crossing the river at the start, usually only ankle deep. We make our way upstream beside the river and in the river (often calf deep) visiting a beautiful hidden waterfall. Numerous pretty cascades along the way with lots of swimming opportunities. It’s a return route so we turn back whenever we choose. Best clothing is Dunlop Volleys/covered toe sandals such as Keens or joggers with grip plus active wear long or 3/4 length tights/long pants. Your legs will be wet all day so leg protection is a good idea hence above suggestion.

This is a combined walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers

Easy uphill trek to the summit. Return by the same route. Complete Ring Track clockwise by walking down the road, then on a level fire trail and finally lots of steps back to the start.

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

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

           Operation Discipline

0710 hours- Commander and deputy establish beachhead at Fort Stuart

0720 hours-  Troops muster and complete administrative processes then form ranks for formal inspection.

0730 hours-  Operational orders and mission briefings issued.  Squad mounts up on assigned Cycles and departs the perimeter.

0745 hours-  Squad reaches Fort Towradgi.  Casualty and equipment checks are conducted.   Squad spends 5 minutes loitering outside the lady’s toilet, then departs.

0810 hours- At Woonona, the squad will likely encounter hostile aerial elements—identified as aggressive magpie combatants—conduct evasive manoeuvres, and avoid injury, while maintaining operational tempo and combat effectiveness.

0820 hours-  At Sandon Point, establish observation post, set local security, and conducted a personnel accountability check, confirming all members present and mission-capable.

0830 hours-  Squad arrives at the Thirroul outpost.  Personnel rotate through the mess facility to draw rations and fluids, refuel physically, and prepare for the return movement.

0930 hours-  Squad fragments into multiple small commando units.  Units will struggle back toward friendly lines through the Illawarra Badlands to conclude the mission.

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.

A short stint on Hooka Creek Road, then we cycle on the path alongside Hooka Creek, before crossing over to Holborn Park.  Continue around the lake to Warrawong, then the direct route past the shopping centre to the Surf Club at Port Kembla beach.  On to the Inner Harbour before heading back to Cakes by Rach for coffee. We return to Berkeley past the shopping centre again, back to Northcliffe Drive and around the lake to Fred Finch Park.  Mainly bike paths, some streets, and hills. Lake and ocean views.

Meet Here

Early start, steep climb at the beginning, then undulating dirt service road. Out and back.

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

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Ride from Skiway Park anticlockwise around Lake Illawarra. Mainly shared pathways. Ride in group through two roundabouts on Northcliff drive and on pathway past Kembla Grange racecourse. Coffee at the Passionate Palette at Forest Grove.

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.

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

Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.

Members of the Paddle group are planning to do a clean up of Hooka Island on Clean Up Australia Day.

I have a boat arranged to move rubbish back to Berkeley Harbour.

Paddlers are required to Paddle to the Island and pick up the Rubbish.

So far I have 8 participants more are welcome.

Calling any Rambler who has the time to come to Boonerah Point on Reddal Parade at 8.30am to help clean up around the Lake. Some gloves and bags will be provided but bring your own gloves if you can. I am arranging for council to pick up the rubbish. Coffee at the end in Oak Flats if desired!

A cycle ride visiting and swimming at many of our city’s great pools, Austinmer, Bulli, Woonona, Bellambi, Towradgi, the Men’s Pool and Port Kembla (or the Port’s safe surfing beach).

Riders may come for the ride and not swim. Swimmers may come for the swim and not ride. That is come by car. Coffee drinkers my come to Bulli Beach Cafe for coffee 9:30-9:45 and neither swim nor ride.

Bring lunch to eat after the last swim.

Come by train to Austinmer. The all stations from Port Kembla train arrives at 8:31. Return by train if that suits you, most likely on the 2:55pm train. Please register. If there is a strong southerly wind the route will be reversed and you will be notified. Change into dry clothes for trip home.

Train to Cronulla station, walk through Gunnamatta Park to the NEW elevated boardwalk at Hungry Point and enjoy the superb views across Port Hacking to Bundeena and Minbar. Continue along coast to Bass & Flinders Point, Glaisher Pt. to Shelly Beach. Train home.

We will start at the Bullawarring Track head at Waterfall and head down to Lake Toolooma, a dam that use to supply water to the steam engines up at Waterfall. Onwards, through the old scout Camp Coutes site until we cross the Old Hwy then across the Cawley Bridge over the M1 Mwy. We will stop and check out an old rail viaduct, still in use by the current rail alignment, just off the fire trail before descending into an old rail cutting that leads into the now defunct Cawley rail tunnel (one of six in the region) which will bring us out to the now disused Cawley rail station (it is actually used as an informal skate park). We will then move onto Helensburgh Stn and a quick look into 2 more disused rail tunnels. The plan is to catch the train back to Waterfall but due to unreliable weekend track work outages we may organise a car shuffle when the weekend track outages are clearer. All on track/fire trail except for a small section into the old rail tunnel.

Combined walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers

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

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!

Walk around Comerong Island. We will walk along the beach for 5km. The tide will be on its way out so the sand should be easier to walk on. Then there is 7km walk along tracks through beautiful scenery and diverse eco systems and a chance for a swim in the Crookhaven River.

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 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.

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.

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).