Activities

Pre-registration and number of participants are at the discretion of the leader.

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Before participating in an activity, please familiarise yourself with our Grading and Guidelines and in particular, check that your equipment is in good condition. 

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the advertised start time to prepare, sign on and be ready for the pre-activity briefing.   Please do not attend any Ramblers Club activity if you are not feeling well.

Sun 15 Feb, 2026   Trip Away: Walking in the Snowy Mountains

Leader: Robyn Sim    View Leaders List

Three days walking in the Snowy Mountains based in a private lodge in Guthega. The walks will generally be grade 3 but it is hoped to also offer easier walks for those wanting to be a bit more relaxed. More information will be supplied on registration of interest.

Specific Hazards: Rocky sections, some steep slopes Specific Abilities: Ability to walk 10 km
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade: 3 Moderate
Registration Essential
Limit: 12

Wed 18 Feb, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Wed 25 Feb, 2026   Walk: Bass Point and Bushrangers Bay

Leader: Anne Murdoch    View Leaders List

Walk from the southern edge of Shellcove to Bass Point and then on to Bushrangers Bay for morning tea.  Walking on sand, rock shelves and pebbles with some scrambling over rocks.

Specific Hazards: Slippery rock platform Specific Abilities: Ability to walk on uneven rocks
Distance: 8 Km    Duration: 3.5 Hr    Grade: 3 Moderate
Registration Essential

Sun 15 Mar, 2026   Trip Away: Autumn walks in Canberra

Leader: Graham Burgess    View Leaders List

Series of grade 3 to 3½ walks over four days including Namadgi NP, Tidbinbilla NR and Mulligans Flat NR. Suggested accommodation is at a tourist park which is best to book early. Hard limit of 16 walkers applies so won’t be long till a waiting list develops. Autumn should be nice in Canberra.

FULLY BOOKED

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade: 3 Moderate
Registration Essential
Limit: 16

Wed 18 Mar, 2026   Paddle: Paddle Lake Yarrunga/Tallowa Dam

Leader: Charlie Yeatman    View Leaders List

Paddling Lake Yarrunga from Tallowa Dam up the Shoalhaven River to Fossickers Flat; camping the night there, and then paddling to Hideaway Camping area on the Kangaroo River; camping there the night, and then paddling back to Tallowa Dam.

A paddle to see beautiful scenery and to introduce those new to kayak camping to the equipment required and the joys involved!

Specific Hazards: Dam wall, falling rocks, driving hazards, usual kayaking hazards, snakes, goannas, wasps, ants, Specific Abilities: Paddling with kayak full of camping equipment. A "sit in kayak" with two bulkheads is an absolute necessity as well as paddle, PFD, paddling shoes, hat, sunscreen, etc
Distance: 40 Km    Duration: 3 days/2 nights Hr    Grade: 1 Leisurely
Registration Essential
Limit: 12

Mon 20 Apr, 2026   Paddle: Paddle the Murray River from Tocumwal to Moama including the Barmah Lake/forest

Leader: Charlie Yeatman    View Leaders List

Starting at Tocumwal, after a car shuffle to leave vehicles in Moama, paddling for 5 or 6 days down the Murray to Moama through the Barmah National Park.  Camping will be by the river with all requirements to be carried by participants.  Possible exploration of Barmah Lake.

Specific Hazards: Usual Kayaking hazards, submerged trees, willow strainers, snakes, goannas, ants, spiders, wasps, exposure, slippery surfaces, Specific Abilities: Ability to camp from your kayak for 5 or 6 days carrying all camping equipment, food, water or a means of safely getting water from the river, ability to paddle 40 to 50 km per day river assisted, first aid and rescue skills highly desirable
Distance: 170 Km    Duration: 6 days/5 nights with possibility of this being extended by unexpected circumstances or issues Hr    Grade: 2 Moderate
Registration Essential
Limit: 8

Wed 22 Apr, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Tue 09 Jun, 2026   Cycle: Cycle Trip Exploring Rides of Moreton Bay Region

Leader: Jill Hawkes    View Leaders List

7 nights staying on picturesque waterfront at Scarborough with rides along Moreton Bay Cycleway including Redcliffe foreshore, Nudgee Beach, Boondall Wetlands, Manly and also Bribie Island

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: 30 Km    Duration: 8 days Hr    Grade: 2 Leisurely
Registration Essential
Limit: 20

Wed 24 Jun, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Wed 19 Aug, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Wed 09 Sep, 2026   Meeting: Illawarra Ramblers AGM and social lunch at the Towradgi Bowling Club

Leader: Anne Murdoch    View Leaders List

All members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting at the Towradgi Bowling Club.  The meeting will be followed by lunch.

More details will be provided nearer the time.

If you have any queries, please contact Anne Murdoch (see Members List).

Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade:
Registration Essential

Wed 21 Oct, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Wed 02 Dec, 2026   Meeting: Ramblers Committee Meeting

Leader: Pam Hayes    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: 2 Hr    Grade:
Meet 10 mins prior at: Illawarra Yacht Club Activity Start Time: 2.30 pm

Fri 04 Dec, 2026   Social: Illawarra Ramblers Christmas Party

Leader: Anne Murdoch    View Leaders List
Specific Hazards: Specific Abilities:
Distance: Km    Duration: Hr    Grade:
Registration Essential

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