by Pam Hayes | Nov 29, 2025 | newsletter
As a walker in the Ramblers I don’t get to meet many paddlers or cyclists so I thought I should introduce myself, having accepted the illustrious role of President of the Ramblers! I’m a country girl, raised on a dairy farm in the Bega Valley and so used to roaming...
by Pam Hayes | Nov 29, 2025 | newsletter
Some members may have noticed that the website is occasionally difficult to access or very slow. Penny has done a lot of work on this and the committee has agreed that it is time for our website, now 11 years old, to be rebuilt. Hosting Australia have hosted our...
by Pam Hayes | Nov 29, 2025 | newsletter
Illawarra Ramblers received an email updating us about the Grand Pacific walk. Google AI kindly offered me a summary which I am, as Editor, gladly using because my end of year brain is not functioning fully! If you would like to read the full article I can send it to...
by Pam Hayes | Nov 29, 2025 | newsletter
A new walking track is opening next year in the Whitsundays. Details are below: Formed between 19,000 and 6,000 years ago when rising sea levels ‘drowned’ an ancient mountain range, the Whitsunday Islands now stand as breathtaking peaks surrounded by turquoise waters...
by Penny Howes | Nov 26, 2025 | urgent-notice
We have set up new Illawarra Ramblers Club email addresses to be used by members when making enquiries, submitting Activity Registers or sending photos Membership Secretary – for general enquiries about our activities, memberships or assistance...
by Anne Murdoch | Nov 11, 2025 | urgent-notice
Tomorrow, Thursday 13 November is the last day to register and pay for the Illawarra Ramblers Christmas party. We would like to see lots of Ramblers joining us for our final social activity for 2025. There will be good food, plenty of time for socialising and...
by Penny Howes | Nov 2, 2025 | urgent-notice
Hello Ramblers cyclists, Mudgee Council is asking for feedback regarding a proposed rail trail from Rylestone to Gulgong. This would open up another great cycling area only 4 hours drive from Wollongong. This year alone, our club has enjoyed two rail trail trips...
by Pam Hayes | Oct 26, 2025 | urgent-notice
Hi Illawarra Ramblers, Landcare Illawarra will host a Nature Conservation Council Picnic for Nature at Jerrara Wetlands and Rainforest, a popular walking location, on Sunday 16 November. Details are below and in the attached flyer. The event is free and open to all,...
by Anne Murdoch | Oct 24, 2025 | urgent-notice
HO! HO! HO! CHRISTMAS IS FAST APPROACHING ILLAWARRA RAMBLERS CHRISTMAS PARTY, 5 DECEMBER 2025 Come along and have a fun night with fellow Ramblers Club members. WHERE: Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club, Jason Avenue, Barrack Heights see MAP TIME: Doors will...
by Anne Murdoch | Sep 11, 2025 | urgent-notice
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Towradgi Bowling Club tomorrow. There is ample parking in the car park at the end of Towradgi Road, on the ocean side of the Club. Please enter the building through the main entrance in Towradgi Road. You will need to...
