Activities
Covid-19 restrictions announced by the NSW Government apply.
All participants must be fully vaccinated and carry their proof of vaccination or medical contraindication certificate.
Pre-registration and number of participants are at the discretion of the leader.
Registration and participation implies your Acknowledgement of Risk and Obligations.
Before participating in an activity, please check that your equipment is in good condition, especially if you haven’t used it for a while.
Please do not attend any Ramblers Club activity if you are not feeling well.
Wed 01 Dec, 2021 Walk: Windang Bush and Beach
Morning walk with optional club lunch to follow
Thu 02 Dec, 2021 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sat 04 Dec, 2021 Walk: Otford Circle walk – Red Cedar Flats
Royal National Park round walk from Otford – Garrawarra – Burgh Track – Red Cedar Flat – Katingal – Lilyvale – Otford, includes 2 river crossings
Sun 05 Dec, 2021 Walk: Abrahams Bosom
A walk through differing areas including forest track, cliff views. sea views, the last remants of the wreck of the Merimbula and the ultimate crawl through Gosangs tunnel (the last of which is not compulsory!)
Mon 06 Dec, 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 08 Dec, 2021 Social: Illawarra Ramblers Club AGM and Christmas Party
Members and their partners are invited to attend. Come for the day or just for the Christmas Party. The AGM will commence at 10.30am and will be followed by a short walk and browse around the garden, then a Christmas picnic.
Tea, coffee, orange juice and a BBQ lunch will be provided, BYO alcoholic drinks. Please bring your own plate, cutlery and cup – this is not mandatory but will help us to cut down on the rubbish that needs to be taken away as there are no bins at the venue. It may also be a good idea to bring your own camping chair so that we can spread out and everyone can have a seat.
Come along and enjoy getting together again with other Ramblers in the beautiful Rhododendron Gardens. Don’t forget to wear a bit of Christmas colour or bling. There will be lucky gate prizes and some Christmas fare.
To assist us with catering, please register no later than Wednesday 1 December 2021. Contact Ros Tierney (see Members List) or email illawarraramblers.com.au
Thu 09 Dec, 2021 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sun 12 Dec, 2021 Walk: Kiama Town & Coast
Summer walks series – Spring Creek Wetland to Big and Little Blowholes then return. Path, beach and rock platform walking. All easy going. I’ll be using non-contact sign on so please supply your mobile and emergency contact numbers on registering.
Mon 13 Dec, 2021 Cycle: Southern Christmas Bike Ride
Redall Reserve to Killalea. A leisurely ride. Mostly cycleway with some quiet streets and a couple of hills.
Decorate your bikes and/or yourself. Coffee and cake at Killalea. All welcome
Tue 14 Dec, 2021 Cycle: Dunmore to Jamberoo
Cycle through wetlands to Minnamurra, around headland to Kiama Downs, through parklands and paddocks and then onto Jamberoo for coffee. Mainly shared pathway but will need to ride a section on Jamberoo road. Some steep pinches.
Wed 15 Dec, 2021 Walk: Barrack Point to Windang Bay.
Leisurely coastal walk along formed parth/track, part of Shellharbour Beach, to Barrack Point with great views of Tasman Sea, to Winding Bay and return.
Thu 16 Dec, 2021 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sat 18 Dec, 2021 Walk: Hoddles Track – Saddleback Mountain
Walk through rainforest and dry sclerophyll forest to rocky lookout. Some steep and slippery sections.
Mon 20 Dec, 2021 Cycle: Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse to Thirroul
A pleasant coastal ride mainly on bike tracks with just one short hill into Thirroul. The last Monday ride before Xmas. Xmas themed dress, bike decoration and music all welcome. Coffee at Bulli.
Non riding Ramblers welcome to join us around 9:45.
Thu 23 Dec, 2021 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Thu 30 Dec, 2021 Paddle: Lake Illawarra
Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change.
Contact leader for details .
Sat 08 Jan, 2022 Walk: Comerong Island
Visit unique seabird reserve. Level beach and track walking
Sun 09 Jan, 2022 Walk: Gerringong Circuit
Summer walks series – beaches, rock platforms and pathways of delightful Gerringong and Werri Beach. I’ll be using non-contact sign on so please supply your mobile and emergency contact numbers on registering.
Sat 05 Feb, 2022 Trip Away: Lord Howe Island 8 nights
A range of activities include bushwalking, cycling, kayaking, swimming, snorkelling are available.
Accommodation in Ocean View Holiday Apartments including dinners on self catering basis.
These trips have been run biannually for many years and have always been booked out quickly so please register your interest as early as possible to receive information sheet.
To register interest contact Jill Hawkes
Wed 23 Feb, 2022 Walk: Bass Point and Bushrangers Bay
Pleasant walk along beach and rocks to Bass Point and then to Bushrangers Bay. Some rock scrambling.
Sat 26 Feb, 2022 Walk: Stanwell Park – Bald Hill Lookout – Otford – Return via the tunnel
This walk is from Stanwell Park Railway Station to Bald Hill Lookout then down to Otford and back via the tunnel. The Bald Hill bush track is steep and eroded due to the mountain bikes.
A hand torch or a head lamp is required for the tunnel.
To register for this walk you should be capable of –
- Walking a grade 3 walk and 8 km.
- Walking up a steep hill on a bush track.
- Scrambling up a small section of the eroded track.
Sun 27 Mar, 2022 Walk: McPhail’s Trail Top to Bottom via The Lookout
A gradual downhill walk from the highlands via the lookout into Kangaroo Valley. Fire trail and bush track. The last 100 metres of the fire trail is a steep descent.
Sat 30 Apr, 2022 Walk: Three Views Track
Level walk to three beautiful view points overlooking Tallowa dam.
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