2026 WHALE TRAIL: La Perouse Headland! 11kms Coastal Hike. With Drinks!

Okay. Here we go... 14 hikes totalling 200kms. All on the coast. Looking for whales, and celebrating with ales. Sure, we'll mix it up with Blue Mountains, a Christmas in July Pub Crawl, and more... but with 40,000 whales coming north, The 2026 SYDNEY WHALE TRAIL continues!

La Perouse (check the pics down below for hiking map)... the French history. The stunning beaches. The nude beach. The bush walk. The cliff face views... This one is a stunner with perfect cliff views to spot some whales. Cruwee Beach my goodness - it's one of the nicest of the unknown beaches that I've seen in Sydney.

After you hit "Attend" join our WHATSAPP group HERE (not before). We use WHATSAPP for last minute changes, chat, and more. It's a must to join our hikes, or you'll be moved into the "Not Going" column.

THE HIGHLIGHTS:
a) Congwong Beach… beautiful.
b) Little Congwong Beach… clothing optional. We’ll stop for a quick perve(?) then carry on.
c) Henry’s Head Lookout. Gorgeous views overlooking Captain Cook’s Landing Point in 1770.
d) Cape Banks. Boardwalk. Natural rocks. Lovely sea views.
e) Cruwee Beach. Stunning. A National Park with a beach this beautiful must be seen.
f) At Jolong Rocks we’ll loop back and enjoy the views heading in the opposite direction.

There's numerous ways to get there, so please use your travel app wisely - I'll be on the 390x bus. If you're driving, the hike is a loop back to your car(s). Our hike starts at 950am sharp at Cann Park. You’ll see me in my white Nike hat, and off we go.

THE PUB:
Post-hike we'll head to the pub towards Bondi Junction... The DOG in Randwick? Robin Hood Hotel? Somewhere to "Cheers" on a Saturday.

See you soon! MJ

| THE 2026 WHALE TRAIL | KMs |
| La Perouse Headland | 11.0 |
| Figure 8 Pool | 14.0 |
| Wattamolla, Eagle Rock | 14.0 |
| Bundeena to Wedding Cake Rock | 17.0 |
| North Head Manly | 12.6 |
| Malabar to Coogee | 11.2 |
| Coogee Watson's Bay | 16.6 |
| Long Reef to Newport | 15.2 |
| Cronulla to Kurnell | 14.9 |
| Dee Why to Manly | 10.9 |
| Macmaster's to Killcare | 13.5 |
| Patonga to Pearl Beach, Palm Beach | 14.0 |
| 12 HIKES THAT TOTAL | 165KMs |
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THE DETAILS.
WHATSAPP. You’re not 100% confirmed until you’re in the whatsapp group. Join it 'cause we love it, and we use it! Click on the link (above) – if not, sadly you’ll be removed from the event on MeetUP.
Cancels / No shows. Treat your RSVP like a restaurant reservation. No show / cancel on the day? That restaurant is my hiking group – you won’t be welcomed in the future. Respect and manners matter as I put my credit card down for your reservation. Double booked with another group? Come on… be kind.
Gratuity. $10 PayID or Cash.
Safety. Let’s chat, let’s have some laughs… but let’s be safe.
Fitness. Yup. Fitness matters for all of our hikes – especially if we are going into National Park.
Guests. Bring mates, dates, co-workers.
Good energy, smiles, and laughs… Bring ‘em all! You’re joining the most fun hiking group in Sydney.

In pressing the “Attend” button for this hike, you acknowledge that:
a) You are healthy and fit to complete the hike describe;
b) You have read and will follow NSW National Parks Bushwalking Safety Guidelines for this hike;
c) You have no chronic / underlying health issues that deter you from completing this hike;
d) You understand your host is just that – your host, not a professional hiker – and that you and you alone are responsible for your hiking health, safety, and wellness;
e) You’ve been advised to download the “Emergency Plus App” and
f) You’ve been advised to obtain individual hiking insurance from 1Cover.
g) Over 60yrs old, and new to the group? Send me a note first please.