What we’re about
Howdy. MJ here. I'm a Chicago fella now +22yrs in Sydneytown living in the CBD (Central Business District)... NOBODY knows Sydney better than I do, cause she's my girl / my lover... Cool bars. Amazing hikes. Great places to eat. Yup. I know it and love it all. We don't "just hike", and we don't "just get drinks" - we curate cool, fun, and memorable days. If you hear yourself saying...
"I fancy time in Mother Nature exploring beautiful hikes / walks in Sydney while meeting unique people. I want to check out some new bars and hydrate myself with a wine, beer or cocktail at the finale."
Welcome to the group. Let's have some fun. See you soon! MJ
We’re a super fun hiking group, but there are a few ways to get nudged out of the group or an event:
a) “No shows” on the day. Honour your RSVP! It’s about manners;
b) Excessive cancelling your RSVP. Commit, then show up – people want to hike with you;
c) Misrepresenting your health & fitness. It’s a safety issue that affects me, you, and all other hikers;
d) Attending social events when you’re not a hiker. We connect in Mother Nature, and sometimes we do cheeky / fun events. Get to know us while hiking; and
e) Unkindness to fellow hikers. You won’t gel with everybody (which is fine), but if I keep hearing about “Person X”, well… they will be shown the door.
(The leader of "We Hike... to the Bar" is an experienced walker / hiker but he is not a professional hiker [less "Bear Grylls" and more "Beer Grills"], and he does not hold himself to be a professional. Whilst it is his intention to run each event at the highest possible safety standards ultimately the responsibility for your safety and well being will at all times be up to you. Pack wisely - sunscreen, water, First-Aid supplies, etc... When you RSVP for an event, you declare you are fit, healthy, and able to hike that event. When you RSVP for an event with "We Hike... to the Bar" you are automatically agreeing to indemnify the organiser from any liability for yourself and/or your possessions. Hiking is an inherently risky activity and you participate at your own risk.)
Upcoming events
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"Spice Alley" - Hike Wendy's Secret Garden. CBD Laneways. Asian Food, Beer!
Blue 36 Cafe, 36 Blue Street,, North Sydney, AUSpice Alley...
Wendy's Secret Garden...
2 very, very cool places in Sydney you have to see over a 7.5kms hike, and we'll add some secret laneways.
3rd time trying to get this one posted on the right date! Thursday is better than Wednesday, sooooo...
Let's goooooooo.
THE HIKE.
Right across from North Sydney Station is Blue 36 Cafe. It will be closed, so it's a good point to meet. We start hiking / walking at 550pm. Late? No stress - I'm relaxed midweek - I'll send you our live location to catch up.
Wendy's Secret Garden is such a stunning spot... we'll spend 10min there, then hike around Luna Park for the best views of Sydney Opera House. We'll cross Sydney Harbour Bridge. Then we'll head into the CBD for a city hike. I'll show you some secret laneways perhaps you haven't seen along the way. Drink stop? Up to you all... or... we finish the 7.5kms at Spice Alley (from AI): "Spice Alley at Sydney's Kensington Street is a vibrant, lantern-lit hawker-style laneway inspired by Asian street food markets, offering affordable, authentic eats from various cuisines like Singaporean, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese, with a buzzing atmosphere perfect for casual dining amidst historic terraces and street art."
I'll describe it as this - "Holy shit this place has GREAT food. Cheap prices. And they sell beer. I loooooove the architecture of this Chippendale nugget.""
Central Station is a 5min walk from Spice Alley, so you can scoot whenever you fancy. Or, we can go to Scary Canary where backpackers have wet t-shirt contests on Wednesday for free trip to Byron Bay.
The DETAILS.
All the usual... 0439 635 699. $10 cash or PayID. Honour your RSVP, etc, etc... Just bring good energy, stories, and be up for a lovely walk and amazing food experience!
Oh, I'll be in "Billy Barry's" (find it on Google) from 515pm having a beer. Feel free to join. Send me an SMS. This joint looks like the kinda place you don't want to be alone in. Eeeeeek.
See you soon! MJ17 attendees
New Sydney Walk: "The Greenway" to "The Bay Run" to "The Puuuuuub"!
Tempe Station, Richardson Cresent / Bayview Ave side, Sydney, AUWhat's better than church on a Sunday? This... Perving, beer, a Sunday Roast, and a 15kms walk in Sydneytown. "The Greenway" is a new walk in the inner-west that just opened affter yeeeeeears of development! Let's do it. Here's Channel 7 news reporting on "The Greenway" as a NYC style journey. It finishes at The Bay Run, so we'll add that loop for more distance.
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP HERE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FmW2yYvVPsKKqRbskcBMgg
I had this f'n day typed out, and not long after Legend Member Sean whatsapp'd me with "Hey, let's do this new Greenway Walk," and wooshhhh - I lost the damn MS Word document. So, this shall be short and sweet.
THE EVENT.
We meet. At Tempe Station on the platform (there is free parking there). Won't be busy. 0439 635 699 on whatsapp.
We (less hike, more) urban walk (15kms in total including The Bay Run which we'll walk) the new $57million walkway.
We Sunday pub for a beer, feed, and some laughs.
THE PUB.
When we finish, we'll jump on the inner-west light rail, and we'll jump off in Pyrmont. Let's see who signs up, but we have two choices super close...
a) GALLON. A looooovely Euro wine bar with the most amazing wine garden out back. It's one of those "WOW. What a secret, beautiful spot this is" type joints.
b) TERMINUS HOTEL. A beautifully renovated pub... cool, cozy, and feels like a throwback in time. Sunday Roast is the special and live music starts at 3pm. Beeeeauty.
THE DETAILS, TRANSPORTATION HOME.
a) $10 PayID or Cash on the day.
b) I'll be making a reservation on my credit card – deposit! Honour your RSVP!
c) Be fit, healthy. This is a pretty easy walk - flat. So let's move with passion. Please keep up.
d) Be on time (we hike at 10am - if you're late, use the map to catch up), please have a profile pic up, and (second time) if you RSVP "Yes" and ghost the hike? Well, this is our polite goodbye.
e) Post-pub the bus from Pyrmont is 10min to Town Hall, or the light rail is 10min to Central Station. Easy as.
Sounds like the perfect Sunday session to me. Who's in?
See you soon. MJ56 attendees
CLUB Rose Bayyyyyy... Sunset Hike, Rose Bay to Watson's Bay Stunner!
Rose Bay Sailing Club, 9 Vickery Ave,, NSW, Rose Bay, AUThe best sunset spot in Sydney;
The best new bar in Sydney; and
The (one of) best Syd Harbour hike.
THE DETAILS
I fuckin' love a Watson's Bay sunset. I love the Rose Bay to Watson's Bay Hike. And I love Merivale's new "Club Rose Bay" that will be our meeting point for a 610pm departure.
I'll be at Club Rose Bay from 5pm if you want to stretch the legs. It's a very cooooooool spot. If you're working, be sure to be on the 545pm CQuay ferry that arrives 558pm Rose Bay - it's a 10min walk to Club Rose Bay - I'll drop a pin on Google Maps in the WHATSAPP GROUP YOU MUST JOIN so you find us easily (you can also get there on 324/5 bus - please use your travel apps).
This hike (I'm not going to write about it) is stunning. It's one of the best in Syd Harbour. Just grab my arm, and I'll lead the way. We'll move with passion. If you're slow (politely give this one a miss), you'll miss the sunset (and I'm not as fast as they say).
And...
a) $10 Cash or PayID;
b) Join the whatsapp group HERE;
c) Honour your RSVP, or... well, you know. Banned.
d) Beach Club Watson's Bay closes at 9pm... we can try there after 8pm sunset? Or do I arrange some pizzas, and we sit in the park with a roadie beer in our backpacks? I'm easy :)
e) Club Rose Bay is an RSL - sign in required.
See you then! MJ10 attendees
NEW Hungry Point Cliff Walk, Royal National Park, Picnic... Drinks!
Cronulla Ferry Wharf, 1 Tonkin St, Cronulla NSW 2230, NSW, AUWhat a beauty this one is... two completely different hikes, the oldest ferry in Sydney, The Royal National Park, lovely Cronulla, and a new walkway with beauuuuutiful ocean views. Here we go!
THE HIKE, #1
The Jibbon Loop is a beautiful 6kms loop in The Royal National Park, and it starts off with a 20minute ride on Sydney's oldest ferry (sorry, gotta pay return trip - not on Opal network). It's unforgettable.
(Oh, first we meet at 915am at Cronulla Ferry Wharf. The ferry leaves 930am. Don't miss it!)
We'll walk along Jibbon Beach, and head around RNP's Coastal Walk before a bit before cutting through the bush and back towards Bundeena, a super cute / artsy community - population +2,000. Let's do a picnic lunch on the beach eh? Jibbon and Bundeena Beach are amazing. There's an IGA that sells booze too - grab a beer or two while we wait for the next ferry back.
THE HIKE, #2
When we jump off the ferry, we'll do the Cronulla Loop (6kms), with of course a stop at Hungry Point Lookout - newly built (pic) - thanks for the reminder / nudge Legend Member Sammy S. The walk is easy and paved. It's great for perving and petting pups. Cronulla used to be this fair-dinkum-VB-drinkin' type town, but it's grown up with plenty of great bars, restaurants, and looooooovely beaches.
Oh. And the ocean views and rockpools are stunning - we'll stop for a 15min swim if you all are keen.
Drink after? Sweet. Let's do it. It's a Saturday after all. I'll plan somewhere cool.
See you then! MJ
THE DETAILS.
a) We'll meet at 915am at Cronulla Ferry Wharf - check your Travel Apps for train times in getting there. Driving? I'd suggest using Sutherland's all day free parking bay and taking the train to Cronulla.
b) The cost. The hike is $10. PayID or Cash.
c) Don’t be late. Honour Your RSVP. Morning of cancels / no shows… well, not on at all. It's anti-social. You’ll be nudged out of the group.
d) Fitness. Fitness matters. Though it's a pretty easy hiking day of 12kms
e) Feel free to bring mates, dates, ex's, etc...
f) Remember, this is the 2nd oldest National Park in the world – pack your backpack with thought and care. Water. Snacks. Picnic lunch. Band Aids. Towel, etc…
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.9 attendees
Past events
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