History of the Club

John Groom has volunteered to collect a history of the Illawarra Ramblers and is seeking help from members.  The following format can be used as a guide when considering information which may be of interest: NAME YEAR OF JOINING THE RAMBLERS COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE (IF...

Social Event

In the past, the club has enjoyed social events during the year. This hasn’t happened for a while, so get your party clothes on as there will be a mingling of paddlers, walkers and peddlers at a luncheon to be held at the Yacht Club. Even better, there will be a...

Bicycle NSW Membership

A reminder to cyclists that if you are using an e-bike on Ramblers Club activities you are required to be a member of Bicycle NSW.  This is necessary to ensure that e-bike riders and our club are properly insured for Personal Injury and Public Liability.  In order to...

Articles for Newsletter

Hi all, I am preparing the Winter newsletter and am asking for articles about any of the activities that have happened in Autumn, especially stories from trips away. It only has to be a paragraph or 2 with a photo. It would be great to hear what really happened while...

Kayak for sale

Australian/locally made “Australis” Gecko  –  $600.00 Recently serviced. Ideal for river, lake and ocean kayaking, with front and rear storage suitable for overnight camping trips. 4.4m long,  very stable, paddle included. Contact Julie Wright – see...

Trip Away Cycling New Zealand’s Otago Rail

Expressions of interest are invited to ride the iconic Otago Rail Trail in New Zealand from the 4th to 7th March 2027. Cycling 152 kms over 4 days on a wide compacted gravel surface. The cost will be approximately $A1700 including bike hire, accommodation for 3...

Kayak for Sale

Perception Acadia kayak 12ft – $400.00 Includes, spray deck, paddle and wheels. Contact Di Hazelton – see Members List for details.

Trip Away Murramarang South Coast Walk

A 3 night weekend to walk a couple of sections of the  Murramarang South Coast Walk is Planned for May 15-18. It will include the northern sections of the walk. Grade 3 up to 10km per day, hilly or rocky at times. See program for more details.