SPIT BRIDGE to BALMORAL BEACH to Mosman Rowers 12kms Hike!!!

This delightful Sunday Session has it all... beautiful hidden beaches, amazing architecture, military history, perfect Sydney Opera House views, and some bush walking around Taylor's Bay that makes you feel like you're in Tropical North Queensland. And to finish it off?

Mosman Rowers is undoubtedly one of the best hidden secrets on Sydney Harbour for a fish and chips and a wine or two...

Adding an unforgettable ferry ride to Circular Quay is the icing on the Sunday Session cake.

THE HIKE
We meet just behind the bus stop at Spit West Reserve in the park... you'll see me in a NY hat patting some dogs no doubt. The 144 bus, 172x, and 173x all drop there - easy as.

From there we'll ascend into a stunning section of Mosman then head down to Chinaman's Beach - definitely one of Syd Harbour's prettiest. From there another climb then down to Balmoral Beach. Ahhhhhh a classic. A stroll through Balmoral then some stairs to get us huffing and puffing to George's Head. Chower Bay. Clifton Gardens. An incredible bushwalk to Taylor's Bay. Bradley's Head. Taronga Zoo... then onward to Corner Beach (you've prob only seen it from the ferry) and finally Mosman Rowers.

Mosman Rowers (bring your ID to sign in, though I've never seen anybody checking) is one of a kind... it oooooozes local history, the food is damn good, and the views are stunning. I'm not sure a pub on the water in Sydney duplicates the lovely, calm energy like Mosman Rowers. Your first drink won't touch the sides.

IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THIS HIKE. CLICK HERE. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP. PLEEEEEASE.

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September!!! Here's what's on in We Hike... to the Bar:
5th Saturday… Macmasters Beach to Killcare to Hardy’s Hideaway
6th Sunday… Blue Gum Loop Hornsby & New Quarry
12th A Hike, Sunset & ABBA
13th SPIT BRIDGE TO MOSMAN ROWERS!
17th Byron Bay – 21st Byron Bay
26th Saturday… Cronulla to Cook @ Kurnell (Coming Soon)
27th Sunday… Secret Beaches to Sunday Sippers at Bilgola Beach SLSC (my new, fav hike and bar of 2026)

There's a bus stop close by heading north back to Mosman and Military Road, or the 15min ferry ride to Circular Quay is a real gem.

I'm lovin' this Sunday session. Hope to see you there! MJ

THE DETAILS.
Gratuity. $15 PayID or Cash.
WHATSAPP. You’re not 100% confirmed until you’re in the whatsapp group. We love it, we use it! Join the WHATSAPP GROUP for this event, as it allows us to communicate on the day. 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.
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.