Category Archives: Illawarra

Visit to Killalea Regional Park – 11 December 2023

I joined Brian Everingham and party for a visit to Killalea Regional Park on the coast just south of Shellharbour. This was a trip with the National Parks Association of NSW. In the party was Brian, Sue, Valerie, Elaine and … Continue reading

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Minnamurra to Kiama Walk – 13 November 2023

This was another National Parks Association of NSW walk led by Brian Everingham. Most of the party woke up at an incredibly early hour and travelled by train to reach Minnamurra around 8:30 am. In the party was Brian, Valerie, … Continue reading

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Dharawal Walk – 11 September 2023

I joined Brian Everingham on a walk he led in Dharawal National Park and Dharawal Nature Reserve for the National Parks Association of NSW (and the Illawarra Plants Society) In the party was Brian, Sue, Vivienne, Deb, Ian, Philip, Lawrence, … Continue reading

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Port Kembla Coastal Walk – 23 March 2020

I had been to the coast near Post Kembla a few times – and visited one particular spot a lookout called Hill 60. Its a great vantage point for the coastline nearby. So I had seen this coast but never … Continue reading

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Macquarie Rivulet – 30 January 2020

Bob and myself were keen for some canyoning, but choices were somewhat limited. One canyon that was open that neither of us had visited was Macquarie Rivulet near Albion Park. So we travelled down to Albion Park in Bob’s car, … Continue reading

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Illawarra Photo Trip – Bass Point and Yallah Bay – 20 February 2019A

On a recent rip to the Shellharbour area with Digi Dave, we had tried to drive out to Bass Point, but found the road closed. On that trip, we looked around for an alternative road, but could find none. Another … Continue reading

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Kiama Road Trip – 4 January 2019

Digi Dave invited me to join him on a trip to Kiama. He was heading down to pick up some gear at a friends place, but this would not take long and there could be some good photo spots to … Continue reading

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Illawarra and Royal National Park – 6 December 2018

I spent an interesting day with Digi Dave. We had planned to visit Woronora Dam, but when we turned off the Princess Highway, we found a locked gate. It seems the area is now only open on weekends. Perhaps due … Continue reading

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Historic Railway Tunnels – Helensburgh and Otford – 5 November 2018

This was a very interesting day catching up with a group of old friends and visiting some old railway disused railway tunnels between Waterfall and Stanwell Park. In the party were Keith, Rose, Chris, Otto, Roger and myself. I had … Continue reading

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Illawarra Escarpment Walk – 20 September 2018

I had completed the Illawarra Coastal Walk from Stanwell Park to Sublime Point and then to Austinmer last year, and was keen to do it again. I had suggested it to Bob that we do it some time, and the … Continue reading

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