Stunning scenery from start to finish. mostly flat Cycle way with hill to Thirroul. Can sometimes be busy. Coffee at Bulli.

Cycle from kiosk in Reddall Reserve through Shellcove to Minnamurra and return. Coffee at Minnamurra.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Walk from Shoalhaven Heads, across closed off Shoalhaven River entrance then along Severn Mile Beach (low tide at 8:15 so easy walking) to Crookhaven River entrance. Good swimming spot in sheltered area. Return via Coal Wharf Rd on Comerong Island to the cars.

Ride from Wilson Park Albion Park rail to Barrack Point and return to Boonera Point for Coffee.

A leisurely paced cycle  from Stuart Park car park to Bulli Cafe for coffee. An optional extra 4 kms to Thirroul beach & then return to Bulli cafe to join others for coffee. The ride is almost entirely on cycle way and a few quiet suburban streets. New or intending members very welcome to join us.

Start at either Reddall Parade Kiosk at 7:00 am or at Stuart Park at 8:30 am for a return trip to Thirroul. Mainly flat.

Pleasant walk on beach and rock platforms. Some rock scrambling.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Leisurely paddles on various north coast rivers such as the Bellinger, Kalang, Nambucca, Upper Nambucca and Werrell Creek. Based at van park in Urunga. 7 paddles and 2 cycles. Contact leader to register and for further information.

Steep climb and descent on steps and ladders.  Views.

A series of summer early short walks to fill gaps in the program. No need to register, just turn up.
Walk 3 – Meet Scarborough station the 9:02 when train arrives from the south. Walk the “Grand Pacific Walk” to Stanwell Park beach café for morning tea or bring your own, then walk 15 mins up the hill to Stanwell Park station to catch the 11:34 train heading south. Walking on paths and some beach. Couple of steady hills. If trackwork that day call leader for updated plan.

A very scenic ride on flat bike track wedged between the escarpment and the sea.. Newcomers very welcome. Coffee at Bulli.

From Skiway Park we ride through Blackbutt Reserve skirting Shellharbour using bike path on main Road to Killalea for Coffee. Returning via Shellharbour village along the seashore and lake route.

Iron Cove Bridge to Old Rozelle Hospital and light rail back to Central.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Submit actvities for inclusion in the autumn program by today.

FULLY BOOKED

Lord Howe Island trip 15-23 Feb 2020.  Lovely walks and many other activities are available on this beautiful island paradise.

Ken Ausburn Track, Maintenance Track and through the bush to the Ring Track.  See pristine rainforest and coastal views.  Very steep uphill with lots of steps, but downhill on return.  Early start and finish to beat the heat.

Ride mostly on cycle paths along lake and ocean shore with some streets into Shellharbour village. Mostly flat with hills at Barrack Pt and Shellharbour. Coffee at Shellharbour

A leisurely paced ride from Stuart Park to coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe with an optional 4 kms extra to Thirroul Beach and return to Bulli to join others for coffee.

The ride is almost entirely on cycle way and with a few quiet suburban streets. New and intending members will be made very welcome.

Ride through Minamurra, Kiama and through quiet roads and paths except for entry into Jamberoo on main road.  Some short steep climbs. Coffee at Jamberoo.

Level walk beside Lake Illawarra. Spectacular views

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Come along and enjoy lunch with friends at Collegians at Balgownie.

Two beautiful short walks in Nowra. Great rock formations and a paperbark grove are part of the walk.

Ride on lakeside cycle path to Barrack Point  then through Shellharbour and onto Shell Cove shopping centre. Hills at Barrack Point and Shellharbour. Ride on streets through Shellharbour and cycle paths through Shell Cove.

Ride along the coast track with spectacular views from Minnamurra headland. Undulating terrain. Coffee in Kiama.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

A leisurely ride stopping for a dip at 5 of our remarkable swim spots. Bike track virtually all the way. The only hill is out of Austenmer. Catch the train to Austenmer. Catch the train home from Port Kembla.  Coffee most likely at Bulli. Lunch at Port Kembla in the park after a refreshing surf and shower. Swimmers who aren’t cyclists are welcome to enjoy the pools and drive from one to the next.

A leisurely paced ride from Stuart Park to coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe with an optional 4 kms extra to Thirroul Beach and then return to Bulli to join others for coffee.

The ride is almost entirely on cycle way and with a few quiet suburban streets. New and intending members will be made very welcome.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Follow tracks along clifftops, through forests to Burning Palms. Return via Garrawarra Ridge. Coastal and escarpment views.

An easy train ride to Circular Quay followed by enjoyable ferry ride to Manly. The 30k ride after that is with very gentle hills and 1 hill the ebikers will use to justify their purchase. Morning Tea by a beach. Lunch by the lagoon. An enjoyable day out.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Car camp (or cabin) with day walks in East Gippsland Victoria, mainly in Croajingolong NP. This coastal NP offers a mix of wilderness and less wild walking experiences. We will explore a variety of walks in the Mallacoota area. Contact leader for information pack. Joint activity with NPA – joint limit applies.

A leisurely paced ride from Stuart Park to coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe with an optional 4 kms extra to Thirroul Beach and return to Bulli to join others for coffee.

The ride is almost entirely on cycle way and with a few quiet suburban streets. New and intending members will be made very welcome.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

A leisurely paced ride from Stuart Park to coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe with an optional 4 kms extra to Thirroul Beach and return to Bulli to join others for coffee.

The ride is almost entirely on cycle way and with a few quiet suburban streets. New and intending members will be made very welcome.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

3 short walks. O’Hares Creek Lookout (Grade 2), Minerva Lookout and Pool (Grade 3) Jingga Pool (Grade 3+). Something for everyone. Choose, 1 or 2 or the lot. Minerva Pool is magnificent but swimming is restricted to ladies only. Jingga is open to all swimmers. Getting to the Jingga pools is via a partly steep, no longer used access road of mainly cricket ball sized stones. In just over a kilometre there is a 120 meter altitude drop. One section of the park provides trailside rest chairs but only 1 toilet. May be late spring wildflowers. Morning tea and lunch in the park. Coffee at Appin after. Limit 16.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

A leisurely paced ride from Stuart Park to coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe with an optional 4 kms extra to Thirroul Beach and return to Bulli to join others for coffee.

The ride is almost entirely on cycle way and with a few quiet suburban streets. New and intending members will be made very welcome.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

A leisurely paced ride from Stuart Park to coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe with an optional 4 kms extra to Thirroul Beach and return to Bulli to join others for coffee.

The ride is almost entirely on cycle way and with a few quiet suburban streets. New and intending members will be made very welcome.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Follow tracks through forests from Maddens Plains to Mount Mitchell (overlooking Stanwell Park) and return. Coastal and escarpment views.

A leisurely paced ride from Stuart Park to coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe with an optional 4 kms extra to Thirroul Beach and return to Bulli to join others for coffee.

The ride is almost entirely on cycle way and with a few quiet suburban streets. New and intending members will be made very welcome.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Follow pathways, tracks, (one section of steep off track) and quiet road. Visit the Miners Memorial Pathway, Old Kembla Mine site, Windy Gully and Kembla Ring Track. Coastal and escarpment views.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Lake Alexandra, 40 Foot Falls, Boxvale Lookout and return. A walk with varied bush, river and expansive views. Some short steep sections, some flat.

Morning paddle on Lake Illawarra. Paddle is weather dependent, so starting point may change. Contact Leader to ascertain if paddle will go ahead.

Gradual climb down the creek bed mostly off track in remarkable rainforest.

Steep climb to see the falls.  (Plan B if rain not significant is Carrington Falls top to bottom – similar description)

More off track down the side of the creek to the Kangaroo River.

Uphill on track through remarkable forest to Missingham Steps with some mild rock climbing through a remarkable forested canyon.

Return via Lorna Doon pool where you might get wetter feet.

Trip from Kununarra to Broome supported by Kimberley Walking Tours.  18-30 June 2020.  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.  Limited numbers – trip will fill up long before Christmas.  To see brochure click here.  If you need any further information contact Jim Cowling.

The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail runs from Ipswich to Yarraman and is the longest rail trail in Australia at 161km and there is short distance between it and the Kingaroy to Kilkivan Rail Trail.
Cycling on Rail Trails some only recently opened through forests, grass trees and beautiful countryside and villages. 8 days including 2 non cycling/relocating days.
Mountain bike or hybrid required. Most tracks dirt or gravel not suitable for road bike.
We will use local shuttle bus and trailer to transport cyclists and bicycles on some sectors to avoid backtracking.
Contact Jill for detailed itinerary.

Across the Royal from Loftus to Bundeena via Audley, Winifred Falls, Mainabar, Cabbage Tree Basin. Return to start by ferry and train. A steadily undulating walk taking many of the Royal’s features.

An exciting walk above and in the spectacular gorge taking in Mermaids Pool and more. Some boots on river crossings and a bit scrambling.

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!

31 Oct – 6 Nov, Sat-Fri.

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.