We Hike... to THE FAHKIN' POOL PARTY #2!!! Cremorne Point to Balmoral Hike!
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Let’s hike. Let’s drink. Let’s get wet.
Here we go... again. Pool Party #1 was absolutely fantastic. So?
Emma's (oh-so-kindly) keen to host us again at her joint for Pool Party #2.
THE HIKE. 11.5kms. (Apologies in advance - as I write this there's something wonky with the spacing on MeetUp that I can't change.)
Cremorne Point to Taronga to Balmoral Beach is a classic doozy – one of the best hikes on Sydney Harbour.
Start Time #1: For the earlier risers (like me) Circular Quay Ferry leaves at 9:00am. We arrive at Cremorne Point at 9:10am. It’s a gorgeous ferry ride, and Cremorne Point is a delightful walk around to Taronga Zoo.
Start Time #2: I understand some of you don’t like the early start on what might be a long day. So? You all can meet us at Taronga Zoo Wharf at 10:04am, and we’ll pick you up along the way. Your 9:52am Circular Quay Ferry arrives at Taronga at 10:04am. We’ll see you there.
The tourists head up to the zoo, and we head into National Park, and it feels like we are a million miles from Sydney… yet we’ll still have those stunning views of Syd Harbour Bridge / O House. Taylor’s Bay. Chowder Bay. Fuck me they are stunning. We’ll climb to George’s Head with perfect Sydney Harbour Views… then descend onto Balmoral Beach, a glamour beach finish.
Follow my lead from there… we’ll hop on a Balmoral Beach bus to the train station where a boozer / Coles is right there so we can gather some goodies and train to Emma’s loooooovely home (equipped with “The North Shore Kitchen of the Year – 2025”).
THE POOL RULES.
The rules? Well, none. Emma likes to get loose like the rest of us - anything goes! But let's say this... we treat Emma's home the same way we treat our National Parks - with 100% respect. We clean up our shit. We don't damage anything. We are kind. We are polite. Every can, bottle, cap, pizza box, etc... it all goes into the bins so our host can rest easy at night without (any to minimal) cleaning up. That's the only rule. Let's keep this somewhere between "Old School" and "Boogie Nights" Pool Party kinda fun...
I'll put a whatsapp group together for all attendees - if I don't have your mobile, you must send me an email on MeetUp with your mobile so I can add you.
THE DETAILS.
a) Honour your RSVP / be on time. Remember, you're being invited to somebody's house! No shows will be banned from the group.
b) Only hikers can come to the post-hike pool fun. BYO food and booze. All that is in Turramurra town.
c) You don't have to swim. Just come for a back garden party!
d) Relaxed pace while chatting, but let’s move with passion too. Calories out while hiking then pizza / beer calories by the pool in, eh?
e) $15 cash only for this one. Emma already said "I don't want any money" - well, too bad. She's getting $5 from each of us so she can get a cleaner, some champagne, or whatever... well deserved.
f) Be fit. Be healthy. Bring good energy.
See you then for another memorable event!
MJ
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.