AGM, followed by a bush walk.  Bring own morning tea. See the Rhododendron Gardens in full bloom!

Limited numbers due to COVID-19 restrictions

From Mt. Kembla Lookout, walk to 3 locations, – Mt. Kembla Summit, Ring Track and Bridle Track. Mostly on tracks (a short section of quiet road) through a variety of forest. Escarpment and Coastal views.

Fully Booked

Coastal Views on mainly flat leasurely ride.

A few undulations on the optional section north of Bulli Beach Cafe to Thirroul.

Cycle on lake cycle path to Barrack Point then through Shellharbour to Shell Cove. Mostly cycle path with suburban streets through Shellharbour.  A couple of Hills at Barrack Point and Shellharbour. Coffee at Shellcove

Ride through National Park beautiful bush terrain best suited for hybrid or mountain bike followed by coffee/lunch at Audley picnic ground. Lovely snacks available or bring your own.     We depart from Audley shop area 10.00 am.  National Park entry permit required.  Apply online or pay at Audley.  Annual Pass free for concession holders but takes a couple of weeks.

This Spring lets go Exploring the largest Native Botanic Garden in Australia.  Undulating paths, some steps.

Bring your Lunch, water and Hand Sanitizer.  Coffee Available to purchase.

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

Contact Paddle Coordinator Gerry O’Leary by text message to register.

This walk is in the Kangaroo Valley nature reserve. We walk to Hampton Bridge then onto Bendeela Camping Ground. This walk is a hard level 4 walk. It consists of rocky river bed, uneven ground, 5 km of scrub bashing, a small cliff face, and 8 km of fire trail and track. A car shuffle is required from the start to the finish of the walk.

To register you should be capable of –

1. Walking 13 km
2. Pulling yourself up and over a rock or two.
3. Lifting your legs up and over fallen timber and light vegetation for 5 km.
4. Removing your boots to walk across the creek, if required.

Fire trail slopes gently down to Anice Falls, then steeply down and across South West Arm Creek to Winifred Falls.  If possible, follow the creek down to lovely deep pools.  Steep uphill to Mt Bass Trail on the return.

Around the lake via Warrawong and Primbee to Windang.  Then over the bridge, onto Barrack Point and Shellharbour to the Shallows.  Coffee at the Shell Cove shopping centre.  Mostly bike paths, some quiet back streets, level most of the way, a short hill into Shellharbour.  Lake and ocean views.

Leisurely walk from Stuart Park through Puckeys Estate along walkway to Fairy Meadow, Towradgi, Bellambi Lagoon to Bellambi Harbour, and return.

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

Contact Paddle Coordinator Gerry O’Leary by text message to register.

Panoramic Scenery, Almost totally on shared bike path. Flat. An e-bike battery savers dream.

Cherry Tree Walk then follow the path alongside Mittagong Creek to the Bradman cricket oval.  Meander through the streets of Old Bowral – see beautiful old homes and heritage buildings.  Sadly no Tulip Festival this year but we will visit Corbett Gardens anyway.  The parks and gardens are always full of colour at this time of year.  BYO lunch in the park at the end of the walk.

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

Contact Paddle Coordinator Gerry O’Leary by text message to register.

Join us to ride the newly completed Tumbarumba Rail Trail, staying 2 nights in Tumbarumba and riding on the first ever Rail Trail in NSW,  then driving to Tumut for 3 nights to ride 2 loops on quiet country roads from Tumut.

Previous Victorian section cancelled.

Contact Jill to register or for further details.

Fully Booked Waitlist Only Available

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

Contact Paddle Coordinator Gerry O’Leary by text message to register.

Steep climb up watercourse.  Return via west Ring Track.  Views, rainforest.

Joint walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalking Club. Starting off on the Drawing Room Rocks track, we deviate to follow the base of the cliff line (off track) around to an unnamed tributary of Broughton Mill Creek. Follow the creek upstream (rock hopping required) until we meet the track from Kangaroo Ridge and continue onto Drawing Room Rocks. Return to cars down the DRR track. Great off-track experience with rainforest, below cliff lines and views. Map: KV

Leisurely walk from Stanwell Park along the new cycle/walking path following the beautiful coast line to the Sea Cliff Bridge and return.

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

Contact Paddle Coordinator Gerry O’Leary by text message to register.

This walk is a hard level 4 walk.  It consists of a very steep incline, a climb through rocks, uneven ground, and 2 km of scrub bashing through the bush.

To register you should be capable of –

1. Walking 10 km
2. Pulling yourself up a rock by rope.
3. Lifting your legs up and over fallen timber and light vegetation for 2 km.
4. Climbing and sliding down between two rocks.

October 26th till 30th

This trip is hitting the program already fully booked because it’s a trip relocated to a non fire impacted area for those that had already booked on my postponed western snowy trip. I can take a few extra names to be on a cancellation waiting list if you want to contact me.

Various grade 2-3 walks in National Parks and other activities.

COVID friendly – No car shuffles, no public transport, appropriate limited car sharing.

It’s a lovely time of the year to be visiting the Southern Highlands.  We cycle through old Bowral, the eastern suburbs and Burradoo – then along the Wingercarribee River to Moss Vale for coffee.  Mainly cycle paths, some hills, a few busy road crossings.   Bring a bike lock/chain.  Optional BYO lunch to enjoy in the park at the end of the ride.

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

Contact Paddle Coordinator Gerry O’Leary by text message to register.

From the river mouth, paddle past beaches, mangroves and bushland to Swamp Road and return. PFD’s compulsory.

Paddle the eight islands of Tuross Lake over 4 days.  Possible walk on one day.

Fully booked.  Email to be on wait list

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

Contact Paddle Coordinator Gerry O’Leary by text message to register.

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

Contact Paddle Coordinator Gerry O’Leary by text message to register.

Steep climb and descent on steps and ladders.  Views.

Joint Walk with Shoalhaven Bushwalking Club. Top to Bottom, mostly downhill. Starting at Mt Murry Rd, descend following an old Bullock track and off track to “Nurrewin” on the  Illawarra Hwy. Cross the Hwy and off track to Clover Hill Rd. Cross the Hwy again then pick up Cascades track to return to cars at the bottom of Illawarra Hwy. Opportunities for some participants, following coaching, to lead some sections using map and compass. Car Shuffle required. Map: Robertson.

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

Contact Paddle Coordinator Gerry O’Leary by text message to register.

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

Contact Paddle Coordinator Gerry O’Leary by text message to register.

Cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions

March 21 – 25, 2021

It’s the 22nd anniversary for this trip and it will be a trip like no other given the situation in Kosciuszko NP and surrounds. Some of the regular walks have been heavily impacted by fire, some Snowy huts and other infrastructure destroyed but others not, so we’ll need to carefully select which areas to visit. Importantly we will have the opportunity to survey and learn what’s doing with recovery of the landscape by then while offering support to the impacted communities of the region. Base at caravan park with camping, powered site or cabin options. Joint trip with NPA, combined limit applies. Contact leader for more trip detail.

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.