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Prior to their first walk, potential members should read and understand the club's Walker Responsibilities which can be found below. They should also be aware of our walk gradings to ensure they are capable of completing the walk they choose.
In addition, potential members should print the first page of our membership form and bring it along to their first three walks to be signed by the leaders if the walks are completed successfully. The membership form can be downloaded below.
Potential members should ring the leaders of their first three walks beforehand, to find out what the walk will be like and what is expected of them. This also gives the leader the opportunity to find out whether you are capable of completing the walk successfully, ensuring that the walk is not adversely affected.
Those interested in joining the club will be invited to participate in three walks before committing themselves to membership. An annual fee plus a joining fee is then payable. The Joining Fee is $10. The annual fee is $30. Members of other clubs affiliated with the confederation receive a discount of $10 from their annual subscription and pay only $20 per year. The club currently has approximately 220 members. The club is also a group member of YHA Australia.
A walk less than 10km on well-marked, even, man-made tracks that are not steep.
A walk less than 15km on well-marked tracks that are not steep and that are mostly of low gradient.
A walk less than 20km with some hilly sections and/or rougher terrain on distinct tracks, that may be steep in places, requiring a moderate level of fitness.
A walk for surefooted walkers on steeper, rougher terrain that may have significant off-track sections and rock scrambling, or a lesser grade walk of more than 20km; unsuitable for most beginners.
A walk for fit off-track walkers over difficult terrain that may have steep and uneven sections, long and steep ascents and descents, thick scrub, rock scrambling, creek walking and crossings, or a lesser grade walk of more than 30km.
A strenuous walk for fit and skilled off-track walkers over challenging terrain that may have steep and uneven sections, very steep and long ascents and descents, thick scrub, rock scrambling, exposure to heights, creek walking and crossings.
Grade One is suitable for the disabled with assistance
Grade Two is suitable for families with young children
Grade Three is recommended for people with some bushwalking experience
Grade Four is recommended for experienced bushwalkers
Grade Five is recommended for very experienced bushwalkers
The walk may include deep water crossings that may require wading and/or swimming.
The leader has not been to the area of the walk.
7 mile beach Walk, Gerroa to 7 Mile Beach National Park - 8km
Walk along the beach to 7 Mile Beach National Park for morning tea , then return along the beach to Gerroa for lunch
Gerroa to Impassible Gulch - 9km
Walk grassy trails and rock platforms to Walkers Beach and the Impassible Gulch. We have options to come back via headlands behind the houses or through the golf course and along the bike path depending on the weather on the day. Meet at Emery Park at Gerroa at 9.30am in time for a coffee before heading off.
Boongan Mountain to Hancocks Creek Road - 16km
A circuit walk, on and off track, above and below Jerrawangala escarpment. Butterbush Trail to the escarpment, views, creeks and waterfalls, out to the rocky tip of Boongan Mountain. Below escarpment, walk through lush vegetation, largely untouched by 2019 bushfires. Scramble back to top of escarpment.
Sydney Harbour over 3 days - 50km in total
Iconic harbour walks - a circuit, walking from Manly around the harbour to Circular Quay and then on to Watsons Bay.
We’ll ride (MTBs needed) a Fire Trail for 5/6 km, leave bikes and head off-track to explore around a Creek/River confluence. Short canyon sections, cascades and swimming holes with a visit to nearby prominent feature. Swimming if warm. Scrub/regrowth encounters and wet feet possible!
Attending Walks
If you would like to attend a club walk as a potential member, please read this page thoroughly before emailing a request for our current walks program to our club secretary at info@shoalhavenbushwalkers.com
Wednesday Walks
Mid-week walks are held every Wednesday, and constitute the club's main activities. There are usually three to five different walks available to suit all standards of walker. Each walk is graded according to a system based on its distance and difficulty.
Morning Tea
Morning tea is a tradition within the Shoalhaven Bushwalkers, and if a leader has not called for a morning tea stop by 10:30am there will be grumbling in the ranks. If there is no morning tea stop by 11am the leader risks open insurrection. No leader has ever survived past 11:30am without stopping for morning tea. Most people bring a thermos of hot water, plus tea, coffee, sweeteners of their choice, and a piece of cake or something similar. Up-market bushwalkers bring a latte or two.
Weekend Walks
The weekend walks may involve a single day walk or an overnight camp. Those attending weekend walks are required to contact the leader to register by the Monday prior to the walk. Walk leaders have the discretion to limit the number of people who may participate in particular activities and to set the standard of fitness and experience which may be required. It is the responsibility of each member to ensure that he or she is able to cope with an activity before participating.
Prior to the Walk
Always Carry
Useful Optional Items
During the Walk
After the Walk
Environmental Awareness
Car Sharing
For environmental and parking reasons, we encourage car-sharing - at a cost per passenger per kilometre which varies from time to time, depending on the price of petrol. Distances are rounded up or down to the nearest 10km, and the final cost rounded up or down to the nearest dollar. Example: a round trip of 76 kilometres is rounded up to 80km. If the current car sharing cost is 15c per kilometre, the cost per passenger is $12.00. The cost can be reduced by mutual agreement for longer trips ie. outside the Shoalhaven.
In the event of an accident or incident necessitating the use of a first aid kit, it is essential that you equip your own first aid kit with the items you anticipate needing for potential treatment.
Likely Necessities:
It is strongly recommended to have ambulance cover, as transportation from remote areas can be exorbitantly expensive, and the club's Personal Accident Insurance may not extend to cover such costs.
Membership Form (pdf)
DownloadEmergency Information Form (pdf)
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