Activities
- Registration is essential for walks and paddles, at the discretion of the leader for bike rides.
- Registration and participation implies your Acknowledgement of Risk and Obligations.
- If you need more information about any activity, please contact the Leader – click on Leaders List.
- Social distancing must be practiced whenever possible, participants must bring their own hand sanitiser.
- If you are feeling unwell, please do not participate in any activity.
Sat 08 May, 2021 Walk: Austinmer to Sublime Point and Cliffhanger Lookout
Steep climb and descent on steps and ladders. Views.
Sun 09 May, 2021 Walk: Forest Walk
Starting at Maddens Plains, walk through a variety of forests to lunch overlooking Stanwell Park. Return on the same track. Coastal and escarpment views.
Mon 10 May, 2021 Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul Beach
This cycle is mostly on the bike track from Stuart Park car park to Thirroul beach and return. There are a few quiet streets and 2 hills on the way to Thirroul Beach. Coffee and chat is at Bulli Beach Café on the return journey. This leisurely ride is an opportunity for intending members to come along and join us.
Tue 11 May, 2021 Cycle: Bowral to Moss Vale
Cycle through old Bowral, the eastern suburbs and Burradoo – then along the Wingercarribee River to Moss Vale for coffee. Mainly cycle paths, some hills and a few busy road crossings. Bring a bike lock/chain. Optional BYO lunch to enjoy in the park at the end of the ride.
Please let me know if you’re coming so that I can contact you if there is a change of plan due to the weather.
Thu 13 May, 2021 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sun 16 May, 2021 Walk: Garie Beach to Wattamola return
The beautiful Coastal track is a favourite walk with waterfalls, Eagle Rock and spectacular scenery.
Sun 16 May, 2021 Cycle: Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley mountain bike route
Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route. Combining scenic riding with some downhill runs. Cycling to the top of Meryla Pass, head down through Yarrunga Creek Valley and finish at Jacks Corner Road. Plus exploring of Yarrunga Creek walking track.
Mon 17 May, 2021 Meeting: Ramblers Committee and Program Review
Wed 19 May, 2021 Walk: Leichhardt North, Rodd Point and Birkenhead Point
Light Rail from Central to Leichhardt North, walk around the Bay to Birkenhead Point and return.
Thu 20 May, 2021 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sun 23 May, 2021 Walk: Wombat Hill Lookout and Rebeccas View Lookout.
Walk on the tracks to Wombat Hill Lookout and Rebeccas View Lookout.
Wed 26 May, 2021 Walk: Urban Bushland and the Legacy of the Burley Griffins in Castlecrag
Train to Wynyard, bus to Castlecrag. Lots of uneven bush rock steps. Pole recommended.
Thu 27 May, 2021 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sat 29 May, 2021 Walk: Belmore Falls Gorge
Return to forgotten tracks, steps, obscure lookout, cave, secluded creeks and all that real estate speak.
Explore the gorge below the obvious 2 falls to find more waterfalls and the gorge. Leader has been there recently.
Return via the main falls track involving a crossing of the creek which may not be possible depending on water levels and abilities. We may have to return up the western route if we decide not to get our feet wet.
Wet feet is only at the end of the walk.
Mon 31 May, 2021 Trip Away: Paddle Islands in Wallaga and Corunna Lakes
Monday 31 May to Thursday 3 June. Depart 4 June
Stay at Ocean Lake Caravan Park on Wallaga Lake. One paddle around the islands and creeks of Wallaga Lake; one paddle on Corunna Lake. Optional paddle/s on two locations to be decided or one day walk on Mt Dromedary, depending on participants inclination.
Contact leader BY EMAIL to Register or for more details
Tue 01 Jun, 2021 Trip Away: Moreton Bay Region Cycling
7 Days cycling off road cycle paths including Redcliffe Peninsula, Bribie Island, Nudgee Beach to Boondall Wetlands and more.
Staying Scarborough Holiday Village overlooking Bay and Marina. Lovely spot but popular and needs to be booked ASAP
Contact Jill for further details.
Fully Booked
Fri 04 Jun, 2021 Social: Lunch at Collegians Balgownie
Come along and enjoy lunch with friends at Collegians at Balgownie.
Meet at 12:00 noon. Contact Dave Currie to register.
Mon 07 Jun, 2021 Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul Beach
This cycle is mostly on the bike track from Stuart Park car park to Thirroul beach and return. There are a few quiet streets and 2 hills on the way to Thirroul Beach. Coffee and chat is at Bulli Beach Café on the return journey. This leisurely ride is an opportunity for intending members to come along and join us.
Mon 21 Jun, 2021 Trip Away: Kimberley Tour with Day Walks
Trip from Kununarra to Broome supported by Kimberley Walking Tours. June 21 to July 3 2021. Camping, day walking, swimming, sight seeing. If you want to see some of the Kimberleys without exhausting yourself or your finances, this is your chance. To see brochure click here.
If you need any further information please contact Jim Cowling.
Mon 05 Jul, 2021 Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul Beach
This cycle is mostly on the bike track from Stuart Park car park to Thirroul beach and return. There are a few quiet streets and 2 hills on the way to Thirroul Beach. Coffee and chat is at Bulli Beach Café on the return journey. This leisurely ride is an opportunity for intending members to come along and join us.
Mon 12 Jul, 2021 Meeting: Ramblers Committee
Mon 02 Aug, 2021 Cycle: Stuart Park to Thirroul Beach
This cycle is mostly on the bike track from Stuart Park car park to Thirroul beach and return. There are a few quiet streets and 2 hills on the way to Thirroul Beach. Coffee and chat is at Bulli Beach Café on the return journey. This leisurely ride is an opportunity for intending members to come along and join us.
Wed 11 Aug, 2021 Walk: Bargo River Gorge
A circuit walk taking in the wonderful sandstone gorge via Mermaids Pool and more. Some river crossings and scrambling over rocks. 350m ascent.
Mon 16 Aug, 2021 Meeting: Ramblers Committee and Program Review
Sun 22 Aug, 2021 Walk: Royal NP West to East
West to east traverse of the Royal NP – Loftus, Audley, Winifred Falls, Anice Falls, Maianbar, Cabbage Tree Basin, Bonnie Vale, Bundeena. Return by ferry and train. Joint walk with NPA – combined limit applies. 400m ascent.
Wed 01 Sep, 2021 Trip Away: Central Queensland National Parks
Travel via Lightning Ridge to Carnarvon Gorge NP, Eungella NP, Porcupine Gorge NP, Hughenden, Richmond, Winton ( dinosaur country) and return down Matilda Hwy to Bourke.
Caravan, cabins, etc. Multiple nights in many places.
Possible 3.5 weeks with group to decide final itinerary several months before.
Phone Noelene if interested and for more detail
Fully Booked. Waiting List .
Sat 18 Sep, 2021 Meeting: Illawarra Ramblers Club AGM
Come for morning tea followed by the AGM, then a bush walk followed by a barbecue lunch. All members are invited to attend. See the Rhododendron Gardens in full bloom!
Mon 11 Oct, 2021 Meeting: Ramblers Committee and Program Review
Mon 18 Oct, 2021 Trip Away: Cycle Rail Trails at Tumbarumba and North Eastern Victoria
Five great rides on trails and quiet roads including Tumbarumba, Gilmore Valley, Beechworth to Myrtleford, new Yackandandah trail and Milawa Rail Trail
3 nights at Tumbarumba and 4 nights Beechworth Lake Sambell.
Save the dates, more details later…
Mon 15 Nov, 2021 Meeting: Ramblers Committee
Fri 10 Dec, 2021 Social: Ramblers Christmas Party
We are holding the Christmas Party this year at the Warilla Bowling Club. Good company, good food and lots of prizes to be won.
Registration and Payment details will be advised nearer the time.
Sat 05 Feb, 2022 Trip Away: Lord Howe Island 8 nights Calling for expressions of interest
Range of activities include bushwalking, cycling, kayakibg, swimming, snorkelling. Accommodation in Ocean View Holiday Apartments including dinners on self catering basis. These trips have been run biannually for many years and have always booked out so please register your interest as early as possible to receive information sheet. There is no obligation at this stage and places will be offered later to the earliest callers.
To register interest contact Jill Hawkes
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