CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Visitors to our region are welcome to join us at our meetings and walks

ANNUAL PROGRAM - 2026
Download an draft overview of our program of meetings, walks and camps for 2026

FEBRUARY 2026
EARLY MIDWEEK WALK & PICNIC
Wednesday 4th February 2026, starts at 5.00pm
Pelican Park & Picnic Island - Google maps link
Leader Peter Fackender
Meet at Pelican Park, 100 Reddall Parade, Lake Illawarra.
Bring your binoculars, picnic dinner, chairs and camera.
In the event of inclement weather phone Peter on 0407 274 227.

CLUB MEETING
Monday 9th February 2026, commencing at 7.30pm
Growing Illawarra Natives
Presentation by Dr Emma Rooksby
Dr Emma Rooksby is an environmental educator, bush regenerator and horticulturist. She is the chair of Landcare Illawarra and the co-founder and current coordinator of the Growing Illawarra Natives project, which encourages residents of the Illawarra region to appreciate, protect and grow plants indigenous to the region. Her presentation will introduce the Growing Illawarra Natives project, and outline its current priorities and activities

MONTHLY OUTING
Saturday 14th February 2026, starts at 9.30am
Royal National Park, Audley - Google Maps link

Meet at 9.30 am in the main car park off Sir Bertram Stevens Drive on the southern side of the causeway. You can drive up through the National Park, but the quickest way is to take the Princes Motorway all the way past Engadine and turn right into Farnell Avenue at Loftus. Farnell Avenue becomes Audley Road and leads you directly down to the Audley Weir causeway over the Hacking River. Cross the causeway and enter the car park on your right.
Bring morning tea and lunch. We will probably walk south along Lady Carrington Drive and return to the picnic grounds near the car park for morning tea. After morning tea, we may drive back over the causeway to the car park at the end of Riverside Drive. We can walk along the track on the west side of the river and return to the cars and picnic area for lunch.
In the event of inclement weather phone Ken on 0438 298 057
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NEXT CAMP 2026

Autumn Camp - Nelson Bay Area, 16-23 May 2026Our next camp will be held around the Nelson Bay area in May this year. We will be based at the Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach park at Anna Bay.
The details are:
Dates: Check in Saturday 16 May, check out Saturday 23 May 2025. But you can stay longer or shorter if you wish.
Park Name: Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach
Address: 426 Gan Gan Rd, One Mile (Anna Bay) NSW 2316
Phone: 02 4982 1112
Web site: Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach
The park has powered van sites and 14 powered ensuite sites as well as family cabins and many cabins that sleep 2-6 people. The park will tentatively hold a total of 10 budget and standard cabins for IBOC until at least Easter (2-6 April). This is a very popular area so it is recommended that you BOOK AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
When you book, tell them you are from the Illawarra Bird Observers Club and quote the booking number #116096. After you book, please send me an email at [email protected] and tell me what dates and accommodation you have booked.
If you are familiar with the region and would like to help by suggesting activities and helping to organise the daily programme for the camp, please contact me by email or phone 0408 603 259.