Sea Cliff and Illawarra Escarpment Hike ~20 KM, w/rockpools swim and lunch

Join us for a scenic hike along the breathtaking Sea Cliff Bridge and Illawarra Escarpment - Wodi-Wodi track. This challenging trail takes us through lush forests, and panoramic coastal lookouts, and ends with a refreshing dip at the secluded Austinmer rock pools, followed by a relaxing lunch at a local pub.

Subline point is closed now, scheduled to open by early December. This is a full-day adventure with no exit points once we begin, so come prepared! Due to the distance and a steady pace of 4 km/h, good fitness is essential.

Before you RSVP, please read the details below:

This event is hosted on TrekMeet, a free offline hiking app without ads, I built with and for this community, and would love your support if you could please RSVP here, it has offline trail route and event chat. You can also search TrekMeet and join OZ Outdoors, we're moving there in coming months.
Start: 9:45 AM at Scarborough Station, meet at the station exit. Take the SCO—Kiama train from Townhall/Central stations. If driving, park at start or finish stations.
Difficulty: Hard due to the long distance, many elevations and stairs, steady pace, and bushwalking tracks.
Route: Starting at Scarborough Station, we'll cross the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge with spectacular ocean views. After some road walking, we take the Wodi Wodi Track near Colacliff, leading into the forested escarpment with rolling elevations, fire trails, and stunning lookouts over the Illawarra coastline. We’ll pause at Sublime Point, then descend the steep stairs to Austinmer Beach for an optional swim and some downtime. To wrap up, we’ll stop by the Airstream food truck at Headlands Hotel, or anything nearby before heading back to the station and home.
Gratuity: A $5 contribution is appreciated to help cover our Meetup subscription and group running costs. Carry Cash or ask for PayID.

Important:

Be Prepared: Wear sturdy walking/hiking shoes, bring at least 2.5 litres of water, electrolytes, snacks/lunch (option to buy at Austinmer), sunscreen, a hat, and weather-appropriate clothing (extra socks/clothes recommended). Swimmers optional.
RSVP Responsibly: Your RSVP is a commitment to attend. Please update it at least 12-24 hours in advance if your plans change. This allows the host to plan and others on the waitlist to join. Multiple last-minute cancellations or no-shows may affect your participation in future events or result in removal from the group.
Be Early: Please arrive a few minutes early. Directions and event details are provided in the event description. We are unable to respond to directions, late arrivals or waitlist inquiries before or during the event.
Community Walk: This is a volunteer-led walk with a fellow enthusiast. Please keep the host within sight throughout the walk. You're welcome to leave at any time if needed.
Safety First: Your safety is your responsibility. By attending, you agree to follow all instructions, current rules, public health orders, and OZ Outdoors guidelines: https://www.meetup.com/ozoutdoors/
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