Where to ride

Tour de Illawarra
		A Guide to Cycling in the Illawarra An overview of more than 20 rides in the local area.
Individual Ride Brochures
		More detailed information about each of the rides in the Guide to Cycling in the Illawarra, including starting points, ride directions and information, and maps.
The rides documented below provide details for travel in one direction, but most are suitable for return rides, with cafés and toilets available along the route or at the turn-around point. Many rides commence at, pass by, or end near a railway station. The link on the route name provides a printable triple-fold version of the route. The GPX links to the right of the Grade provide the option to download the route to your chosen portable device. *Ride Grade Descriptions >>>*
Please read the Guide to Cycling in the Illawarra (above) to understand general cycling safety issues and rider responsibility.

Please note that documentation of the rides below is a work in progress. The linked rides below are gradually being expanded as the ride information becomes available and is written up by Werner and Co. Check back regularly for additional new ride brochures.

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Gerringong / Kiama / Jamberoo / Windang
Ride K1	Kiama Scenic Tour
	This ride explores the scenic highlights of the Kiama coastline. The shared paths along the Kiama Harbour foreshore are suitable for families. As Kiama is hilly some hill climbing over headlands cannot be avoided but the effort is rewarded with some of the best coastal views in the Illawarra.
	10 kms	Moderate	GPX

Ride K2	Windang to Dunmore
	An enjoyable coastal ride on shared paths with some gentle hills and traffic on Dunmore Road.
	12 kms	Moderate	GPX

Ride 2	Dunmore to Kiama
	An enjoyable coastal ride on shared paths with some hills.
	15 km	Moderate	GPX

Ride 3	Kiama to Dunmore / Windang
	Some short hills, residential streets, beach and escarpment views.
	25 km	Moderate	GPX

Ride 4	Killalea & Bass Pt Mountain Bike Rides (A, B, C)
	Short scenic rides with wonderful beach and ocean views at Killalea.
	Ride A – 9 km	Moderate	GPX
	Ride B – 14 km	Moderate	GPX
	Ride C – 5 km	Moderate	GPX

Ride 5	Minnamurra to Jamberoo and Minnamurra Rainforest
	A scenic ride through rolling hills, farmland and rainforest.
	20 km	Moderate	GPX

Ride 6	Bombo to Primbee
	An enjoyable coastal ride on shared paths and residential streets.
	45 km	Moderate	GPX

Ride 7	Kiama, Jamberoo, Shellharbour – On the road
	Shellharbour to Bombo, Kiama, Jamberoo Albion Park, Oak Flats and back to Shellharbour.
	45 km	Hard	GPX

Ride 8	Kiama to Oak Flats – On the highway
	Kiama to Oak Flats, using the Bicycle Lanes on the F6 Freeway.
	20 km	Moderate

Ride 9	Gerroa to Shoalhaven Heads – Mountain Bike Trail
	An enjoyable ride through the Seven Mile Beach National Park, and along Seven Mile Beach
	20 km	Moderate	GPX

Ride 10	Gerringong to Berry Loops
	Head off down the highway, and explore some country roads
	Three rides, up to 70 km	Moderate	GPX

Dunmore / Windang / Shellharbour / Dapto
Ride SR1	Blackbutt Reserve Circuit
	Involves some steep hills in the first two kilometres and follows the shared path in a loop from Blackbutt Reserve.
	20 km	Moderate

Ride SR2	Around the Lake – Mostly shared path
	Around Lake Illawarra using the shared paths and back streets.
	43 km	Moderate	GPX

Ride SR3	Around the Lake – On the road
	This is for the cyclist who enjoys riding on the roads.
	40+ km	Hard

Ride SR4	Albion Pk Station – Marshall Mt – Huntley
	A scenic ride through the Illawarra Hinterland
	45 km	Moderate	GPX

Ride SR5	Albion Park Jamberoo Loop
	Albion Park to Jamberoo, Dunmore via Swamp Road, Shellharbour, Oak Flats and back to Albion Park.
	35 km	Hard

Ride SR6	Shellharbour City Circuit
	Suitable to most riders, a mixture of shared paths and on-roads riding.
	28 km	Moderate

Ride SR7	North Macquarie Loop
	A ride through rolling hills between the lake and escarpment.
	33 km	Moderate

Port Kembla / Wollongong / Thirroul
Ride W1	Thirroul to Wollongong
	Enjoy a scenic ride along the northern Illawarra coast.
	17 km	Easy	GPX

Ride W2	Wollongong to Windang via Port Kembla
	An easy scenic ride mostly on shared paths and back streets following the coast and through the BlueScope Steel industrial area.
	23 km	Easy	GPX

Ride W3	Commuting around University of Wollongong
	Commuting to the University from the north and south.
		Various

Ride W4	Mt Keira Mt Kembla Loop
	A good workout after a night out on the town!
	24 km	Extreme	GPX

Ride W5	Mt Kembla Mine Memorial Trail
	The ride follows the remains of the original 1882 railway between Mount Kembla Mine on American Creek to Red Point, Five Islands (now part of Port Kembla outer harbour).
	35 km	Moderate	GPX

Ride W6	Thirroul to Stanwell Park / Bald Hill
	Thirroul to Stanwell Park for Coffee after crossing the Sea Cliff Bridge and up Bald Hill for the views.
	15 km	Hard	GPX

Ride W7	Stanwell Park / Bald Hill to Bundeena & Cronulla
	This ride follows the coast north from Stanwell Park to Bundeena and involves several long steep hills on narrow roads.
	32 km	Hard	GPX

Southern Highlands
Ride SH1	Robertson – Belmore Falls – Fitzroy Falls Loop
	Scenic tour visiting waterfalls in Illawarra hinterland
	42 km	Moderate MTB	GPX

Ride SH2	Robo-Kangaloon-Tourist Rd Loop
	Scenic ride in the Illawarra hinterland. Two options – 40 km and 25 km. All on road with hills and traffic.
	40 / 25 km	Moderate	GPX

Ride SH3	Burrawang – Fitzroy Falls Loop
	Scenic ride in the Illawarra hinterland. All on road with hills and traffic.
	30 km	Hard

Shoalhaven Area
Ride SN1	Huskisson – Tomerong Loop
	Explore the shores of Jervis Bay and St Georges Basin – Mix of On-Road and Shared Paths.
	40 km	Moderate

Other Information

NSW Cycleway Finder	Cycling Signs

Kiama BUG

Cycling in Kiama, Australia

A Guide to Cycling in the Illawarra