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

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

AUGUST2026

CLUB MEETING
Monday 10th August 2026, commencing at 7.30pm
Emus and their Relatives - Lyndall & Terry Dawson
“Hey, have you got permission to pry into my life and family?”
Well, no – but here goes!
On Monday 10th August come along to our IBOC meeting and hear Lyndall and Terry Dawson’s talk about our ‘taken for granted’ National Bird. The talk will cover lots of fascinating details of the life history and behaviour of emus as well as some insight into their origins and their unusual relatives.

WALKS
Saturday 15th August 2026,  9.00am
Tallawarra Ash Ponds, Yallah Bay Rd, Yallah
Leader: Darryl Goldrick
Link to car park https://maps.app.goo.gl/YxfDBrXU2qkraorFA
Meet at the main security gate entrance carpark at 9.00am. Coming from the NORTH leave the Freeway at the Fowlers Rd exit (2nd Dapto exit) - turn right onto Fowlers Rd- proceed to Princes Highway - turn left and follow until passing under the freeway then take the 2nd left hand turn into Yallah Bay Rd. Proceed to the security office on left side prior to crossing the outflow channel bridge.
Travelling from the SOUTH leave the Albion Park Rail Bypass or old Princes Highway at the Dapto offloading ramp - turn right onto Princes Highway and proceed under the freeway and take 2nd lefthand turn into Yallah Bay Rd and proceed to the Security Office gates.
On arrival, members will be given a brief induction by Energy Australia security staff. All members will then be required to sign the attendance register. We will then return to the informal car park opposite Gate 37.
Carry morning tea – we will return to the cars to travel back to the lakeside picnic area for lunch.
In the event of inclement weather contact Darryl on 0409 628 673
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NEXT CAMP 2026

Spring Camp - Mudgee, 18 - 24 October 2026
Our next camp will be in Mudgee in October this year. Due to caravan park availability, it will be a slightly shorter camp – 6 nights.
The details are:
Dates: Check in Sunday 18 October 2026, check out Saturday 24 October 2026. But you can stay longer or shorter if you wish and accommodation is available.
Park: Mudgee Valley Caravan Park
Address: 2 Bell St, Mudgee NSW 2850
Phone: 02 6372 1236
Web site: https://mudgeevalleypark.com.au
The park has a variety of cabin types and there are powered sites for the vans. No ensuite van sites unfortunately but the park has offered to place you as close as possible to the amenities. The park has reserved a total of 10 cabins and 4 powered sites for us and will hold them until the end of August.
When you book, tell them you are from IBOC - the Illawarra Bird Observers Club. After you book, please send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what dates and accommodation you have booked.
The reserved options are:
2 x Deluxe 2-bedroom cabin $248.33 per night
2 x Standard 2-bedroom cabin $190.67 per night
2 x Budget 2-bedroom cabin $170.67 per night
2 x Deluxe 1 bedroom cabin $190.67per night
2 x Standard 1-bedroom cabin $170.67 per night
Powered site $42 per night
If the reserved cabins of your preferred type have been taken, they may still have cabins of that type available if you book early. You will be asked to pay a deposit when you book.
Ken & Sue Brown