Canyoning Macquarie Pass: A Perfect Day Out for the Adventurous

https://youtu.be/qhQh46Wibto If you're looking for a fun and physical outdoor adventure close to Wollongong, Macquarie Pass Canyon should be near the top of your list. Kelly, Giulia, Phil, Sandra and I made the trip this month and honestly it delivered on every front....

Wollongong Underwater Hockey 4s Comp 2026

This year's Underwater Hockey 4s (UWH 4's) competition was held on 21st February 2026 at the University of Wollongong's Aquatic Centre. Below is the video that I've put together of the event along with some photos taken on the day. The theme for this year's after...

Canyoning Fortress Canyon

https://youtu.be/iiJEVC_JGBg Location: Fortress Canyon - Blue MountainsDate: 9th March 2024 Great day to go canyoning. Easy walk to the creek, 2 jumps, one of which is around 2m high and a 6m abseil at the end. It was Giulia's first canyon at Fortress and Murali's...

Wollongong Underwater Hockey 4s Comp 2024

https://youtu.be/m3L09PlLA-w Wollongong Underwater Hockey's 4s (UWH 4's) competition was held on 2nd March 2024 at the University of Wollongong's pool. It's a fast paced, quick game as there are teams of 4 (with one substitute player) and each game comprises of 2 x...

Scuba Diving at Kiama

https://youtu.be/qB60TKWiIbw Seas were calm today so it was great conditions for diving at Kiama. Entry is from the right of the rock pool where you can find a nice spot to put fins on and do a giant stride into the water. I haven't dived here in years and...

Scuba Diving at Oak Park

https://youtu.be/CLmN3MNxhMM Ocean conditions were calm this morning and a perfect opportunity to get a dive off Oak Park. Entry and Exit is relatively easy via the beach on the right of the rock pool. If the conditions are particularly flat, like today, you can jump...

Caving The Plughole Adventure in Jenolan Caves

https://youtu.be/8vnaSTmdcYc Did the Plughole adventure in Jenolan caves on the weekend. We did it as part of an organised tour as I'm not sure if you can go caving by yourself in Jenolan caves. There was 11 of us and the cave started with an abseil down. The caving...

Canyoning at Macquarie Pass

https://youtu.be/wpHZk8-Y0Es It's been a few years since doing Macquarie Pass, so we felt that it was due for a visit. We had a party of 7 and met at clover hill car park at 9:30am. It was a leisurely 35min walk to the abseil point. Phil was keen to go explore the top...

Scuba Diving with Grey Nurse Sharks

https://youtu.be/7e6rkwtXX-c It's been a while since I did scuba diving, so decided to get a dive in with some Grey Nurse Sharks. There were plenty on this dive, too many to count, maybe around 40. Spent much of the dive sitting at the bottom while the sharks swarm...

Wollongong Underwater Hockey 4s Comp 2023

https://youtu.be/pHPBzxweHWs This year's Wollongong Underwater Hockey 4s Competition was held on 4th March 2023 at the University of Wollongong Aquatic Centre. Teams of 4 players play in 2 fast paced 5 min halves. The after party theme for this year is Super Heroes...
Truk Lagoon Wreck Diving Pre-Trip

Truk Lagoon Wreck Diving Pre-Trip

Doing a wreck diving holiday is so different from all the other scuba diving holidays! I’ve done a few scuba diving holidays in the past, but never a wreck diving holiday! The preparation and feeling leading up to a wreck diving holiday is so different from all the...

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Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon Relays

Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon Relays

The Sydney Morning Herald is just round the corner (May 19th 2013) but this year there is a new event available.

Previously the event has been a half marathon only event. It’s actually the only half marathon only event which I know of. All the other events, Sydney Running Festival, Gold Coast Marathon, Melbourne Marathon and Canberra Marathon all have other running distances available. (10km, half marathon and marathon). This year, the organisers of the event are introducing a relay half marathon.

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Canyoning at Macquarie Pass

Canyoning at Macquarie Pass

Canyoning Macquarie Pass with Wulf and his friends. Had a full day of canyoning last Sunday with Wulf and his friends. Met Wulf from Water Polo and also at Hangdog, so thats how I know he’s into rock climbing and canyoning. Woke up at 5:45am in the morning and left...

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Power Nap on Top of Cradle Mountain

Power Nap on Top of Cradle Mountain

Did the Overland Track Over Christmas/New Years. We had a group of 10 people and it took us 8 days as we did most of the side trips.This photo was taken at the top of the overland track.There is a bit of scrambling to get to the top of Crater Mountain but the view...

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Running Injury

Running Injury

Had a bad fall while running through Puckeys this morning. I was running faster than usual and was in Puckeys Reserve on the way back, There was a guy walking his dog in front of me and I was looking ahead to see how I could run around him. Just when I was about to...

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Mud Run 2012

Mud Run 2012

The nation’s most bizarre race, the Mud Run has fast become Australia’s biggest mud-fest offering thousands of runners and thrill-seekers a unique fun-run experience. Join thousands of wacky-racers as you run, crawl or even belly-flop your way through the 7km course. Or, for the under 12s, we’ve lined up a shorter 1km ‘Mud Dash’ race.

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Adventurous sports you may not have tried

Adventurous sports you may not have tried Here at Wollongong Fitness, we love exciting, thrilling and adventurous sports, from scuba diving to mountain biking. Not only are these activities thrilling and exciting but they are also excellent forms of exercise. If you...

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Tough Mudder 2012

Tough Mudder 2012

Tough Mudder events are hardcore 20 km-long obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses and half a million inspiring participants, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world.

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