A meander around Robertson which will include sighting a number of historical buildings, walking through the Robertson Nature Reserve and the Heritage Railway precinct to see the Waratahs which hopefully will be in full bloom. Coffee along the way and a short walk along the Caalang Creek to get back to our cars.  Optional picnic lunch in the park afterwards – BYO or buy at the coffee shop.

Please check the program the evening prior in case there is a change of plan due to weather.

Easy coastal ride. Cycle path and best beach scenery. Mostly flat and relaxed riding. A couple of stops. Coffee at Thirroul then return by the same route

Arrive by 8:15 for briefing and 8:30 departure.

Follow beautiful WalumarraTrack to Lady Carrington Drive then round the Forest Island.  Care is needed to cross the Hacking River by slippery stepping stones and then up the Couranga Track to Waterfall Station. A car shuffle is necessary for this walk.

A steep walk to the summit of Mt Kembla with lovely views to the coast. The ring track passes through some lovely rain forest area with a good flight of steps at the end to finish the walk. Morning walk so home for lunch.

Cycle around the lake anticlockwise from Ski Park, Oak Flats. Mainly on shared pathways including past Kembla Grange racecourse.
Coffee at Yallah. No steep hills and easy riding at a moderate pace.

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Pleasent walk from Minnamurra station to James Oates Reserve, Boyds Beach, past Cathedral Rocks to The Boneyard  (ex quarry), home from Bombo station.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Easy coastal ride. Cycle path and best beach scenery. Mostly flat and relaxed riding. A couple of stops. Coffee at Thirroul then return by the same route

Arrive by 8:15 for briefing and 8:30 departure.

Train to North Sydney. Koffee close by in North Sydney. Descend slowly through the gardens, then depart via harbour foreshore and Luna Park and catching a lift to Harbour Bridge Roadway, Walking through part of Old Sydney to Wynyard Station.

Suggest bringing (or buying) a sandwich or snack to munch on within the Gardens, and to fortify yourself for the short uphill walk to the lift.

Impressive views.

2nd last carriage, 8:23 Dapto, 8:37 Wollongong, 8:48 Thirroul, Change trains at Central

Another Friday 5k & Koffee walk.

Spring in the Southern Highlands!  We start at the Bowral swimming baths and cycle through old Bowral via the Bradman Oval on to the eastern suburbs.  Our usual stop at the wombats, then head towards Burradoo.  We follow the Wingecarribee River to Moss Vale for coffee (bring bike chain/lock). Back to Bowral in time for optional BYO lunch in the park.

Please keep an eye on the program in case there is a change due to weather.

Walk through Wynyard station tunnel to Barangaroo, then Walsh Bay, Dawes Point, The Rocks to Circular Quay.

Tram to Central for train trip home.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Easy coastal ride. Cycle path and best beach scenery. Mostly flat and relaxed riding. A couple of stops. Coffee at Thirroul then return by the same route

Arrive by 8:15 for briefing and 8:30 departure.

Hopefully another wildflower adventure. Barren grounds has heathland wildflowers that burst with colour during spring! Optional walk out to Cooks Nose to lookout over the valleys.

Coastal walk from Cronulla station, along foreshore past Shelly Beach, Bass & Flinders Point, with beautiful views of Port Hacking to Bundeena, onto Gannamatta Bay for lunch (where those who want can have a swim).

Walkers commune with Paddlers on a Thursday

Catch bus route # 57 at 9:08 from Wollongong Station to Windang arriving 9:47. Walk across bridge (west-side) onto shared path, then another bridge onto Picnic Island, then back onto path for the beautiful lakeside stroll to Boonerah Point Cafe. Weather on the day permitting, the padders should be emerging from Lake Illawarra for their hard earned coffee. After hearing their tales of big waves and predators in the lake, we’ll walk onto Albion Park for the train home. Potential for snack/lunch in Wilson Memorial Reserve, near station if we miss train. Pace is described as moderate only if we want to rush to catch train. If no hurry, then leisurely. Meet Wollongong Station east-side 9:00 am.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Easy coastal ride. Cycle path and best beach scenery. Mostly flat and relaxed riding. A couple of stops. Coffee at Thirroul then return by the same route

Arrive by 8:15 for briefing and 8:30 departure.

One of Sydney’s iconic walks, harbourside, before it gets too warm. Mainly formed track usually with sandstone steps where needed. Total rise and total fall 205 metres. Possible detour involving clambering over rocks to see historic huts. Buy morning tea most likely at Clontarf. Bring lunch to have in bush setting.

Meet 2nd last carriage, up or down stairs ,7:30am train from Oak Flats, 7:40 from Dapto, 7:59 from North Wollongong, 8:08 from Thirroul.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Killalea is a freshwater coastal lagoon and an important breeding habitat for many birds, some of which we hope to spot on our walk. The lagoon walk is mostly on gravel path with some beach walking along the beautiful Killalea Farm Beach. Although the track is mostly flat, there are a couple of uphill sections including the uphill section as we return to the kiosk.

Coffee will be at the Kiosk Cafe following the walk.

joint Walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers. Not the normal Ramblers Bomaderry Creek walk. This is a circuit walk start and finish at Northern end of the Aldi carpark off Narang Road, we’ll follow some of the less known tracks on the western side taking in the zieria cages and some rock wall areas. Following this we’ll return on the creek’s eastern side back to the carpark. There may be some wet rocky crossings depending on recent rainfall.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Friday 5K and Koffee, Summer Walk,

From Bombo station quickly through the cemetery, onto the Spring Creek boardwalk, avoid as much hillyness as possible to get to the Blowhole. Koffee on the headland. To Kiama station via the showground. Train home.

Board at Thirroul, 8:41, Wollongong 8:53, Albion Park 9:15.

4 Days of cycling and staying at East’s Narooma Big 4 Holiday Park,  Ph 4476 2046 for 5 nights.  Plenty of availability at present.

Waitlist Only

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Joint Walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers. Starting at the Lighthouse Road/Fishermans Beach track junction, we’ll walk into Fisherman’s Beach. From here, we’ll traverse rock platforms to Little Target Beach and Target Beach (possible short sandy creek crossing to get onto Target Beach). From here we’ll go to Silica Cove for a look at a ship wreck before returning to Honeymoon Bay. There’ll be an optional off-track option to traverse into Honeymoon Bay from Lashies Point. Swimming opportunities for those with a penchant for immersing themselves in cold, salty water. Short car shuffle at the start and finish. Confident rock hopping required.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Joint Walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers. Parking at the end of Upper Kangaroo River Rd. Firstly we will follow this rainforest (Gibson) Creek up to the base of Minnie Haha Falls rock scrambling and quite steep in places. We should be able to pick up the remains of an old road for an easier but not as scenic return journey. Once back to the cars we’ll change into walking sandals/Dunlop volleys or shoes we don’t mind getting wet for our crossing of the Kangaroo River (ankle to calf deep). This we may cross numerous times and will travel as far upstream as the group wishes. Definite swimming possibilities.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Minnamurra Station – walk the coastal track to Jones Beach – some road walking to Cathedral Rock – swimming at the beautiful Boneyards beach – Bombo Headland & Geological Site – Bombo Beach – another swim at Kiama Rock Pool – Kiama Station – train back to Minnamurra Station (PS It’s all about swims & icecreams).

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Train to Stanwell Park, Friday 5k & Koffee.

Exploring “Paradise’s” back tracks past Lawrence Hargraves House, through Chellow Dene, peeping into the disused Otford Tunnel, past the past residences of past rich or famous, eventually koffee at the Police Station, more circuitous trekking, past a reputed murder scene and finally to Coalcliff Station.

A WARM UP for TONIGHT’S AGM & XMAS PARTY

All stations train from Coniston 8:07, Fairy Meadow 8:14, Bellambi 8:20. 2nd last carriage.

or from Oak Flats 7:30, Dapto 7:40. Change at Coniston, W’gong or Thirroul.

The AGM and Christmas Party will be held at Warilla Bowling Club

The AGM will be held at 5pm and followed by the Christmas Party starting at 6pm

Come along for some good company, good food and entertainment by some of our talented members.

Members are invited to entertain with music, poetry or comedy skits. Let your creative juices flow.

Registration and Payment to be advised.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.

Contact leader for details .

Bus to From Thirroul to Coledale.

Walk the beaches on return to Thirroul. Koffee at Thirroul, Most likely At Martin Place.

Wear either beach walking shoes or sandals which can also handle the occasional slippery rock and also the footpath.

Meet outside Thirroul Library for 8:33 Bus to Stanwell Park. Route #2

Bring Swimmers. Austi pool will probably look inviting.

Bushwalking, swimming, snorkelling , birdwatching in World Heritage area.

For more information contact Jill