Participants please note:
If you register for an activity or trip away then find you cannot attend, please advise the leader as soon as possible.
Non-members are welcome to attend two one-day activities before joining, but must contact the leader to discuss the activity and register.
For information about levels of difficulty and fitness required check the Grading & Guidelines.
Planned itineraries and starting times are not negotiable.
Fri 20 Mar, 2026 Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul – cycled graciously
Easy ride from Stuart Park Wollongong to Thirroul Beach Pavilion, Thirroul, for a ‘cyclist coffee’.
A Goldilocks Ride: We will ride with the greatest of grace, being not too fast and not too slow. Being on our best behaviour by riding safely, keeping mostly single file, exhibiting a high level of concentration on the task at hand, and not terrifying others on the shared path.
We will stop at Sandon Point and ensure we have all cyclists with us and praise each others’ gracious riding behaviour; after all we are Ramblers and our behaviour is always exemplary. The ride ends at Thirroul Beach Cafe, Thirroul. Cyclists will need to make their own way home after an exhilarating ride.
Sat 21 Mar, 2026 Walk: Marley track to Wedding Cake Rock and Bundeena
This walk will start at the head of the Marley Track on Bundeena Drive. There will be a car shuffle to Bundeena where we will leave a car to return to the start. The walk winds down Big Marley track to the large sand dunes at Big Marley beach. We will continue north along the very scenic coastal track to Bundeena.
Sun 22 Mar, 2026 Trip Away: Cycling Newcastle
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.
Wed 25 Mar, 2026 Walk: Glebe
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.
Thu 26 Mar, 2026 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats.
Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.
Sat 28 Mar, 2026 Walk: Mount Kembla Tracks
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.
Mon 30 Mar, 2026 Cycle: Manly to Narrabeen, circling Narrabeen Lake and returning to Manly via Long Reef.
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.
Thu 02 Apr, 2026 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats.
Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.
Thu 09 Apr, 2026 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats.
Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.
Wed 15 Apr, 2026 Walk: New Walk- The Greenway – Iron Cove to Cooks River
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.
Thu 16 Apr, 2026 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats.
Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.
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
Thu 23 Apr, 2026 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats.
Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.
Wed 29 Apr, 2026 Walk: New Walk – Rhodes to Cabarita
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.
Thu 30 Apr, 2026 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats.
Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.
Thu 07 May, 2026 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats.
Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.
Thu 14 May, 2026 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats.
Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.
Fri 15 May, 2026 Trip Away: Murramarang South Coast Walk
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 15th May, departing Monday 18th. 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.
Thu 21 May, 2026 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats.
Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.
Wed 27 May, 2026 Walk: Shell Cove to Killalea State Park
Walk starts at the new Marina at Shellcove, walking to Killalea State Park, around the Lagoon and return.
Thu 28 May, 2026 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle from the Ski Way Park Oak Flats.
Starting point is weather dependent. Contact leader for details.
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
Sun 26 Jul, 2026 Trip Away: Central Coast Walks
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.
Wed 19 Aug, 2026 Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting
Wed 26 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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