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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Lingerie Bar Happy Hour, Sydney's Best Burger, & Beautiful Balmain Walk!
Concourse Bar, Sydney, AULingerie Bar? With Happy Hour? You ladies asked for it. You got it. Why not spice up your Thursday. Hell, why not your whole week by attending this event and our early Christmas Pub Crawl on Saturday! Here we gooooo...
Oh yeah. Balmain is one of the loooooveliest suburbs in Sydney. If you haven't seen it, perhaps it's now time.
THE HIKE.
Concourse Bar (aka "The Connie") is a bit of a Sydney (degen) institution. It's tucked away in Wynyard Station with lingerie service Monday through Friday and Thursday's Happy Hour is $6.50 schooners, red, and white wine. How could we not? Cleo and Yasmin work Thursdays - they sound delightful. 530pm meet. We leave strictly at 540pm to catch the ferry to Balmain. I'll be at The Connie at 5pm 'cause as host, I should be early (cough, cough). Feel free to join.
Just as we leave The Connie, "Interloop" is an amazing sculpture we'll view for a bit... we walked by it on Melbourne Cup Tuesday, and I'm amazed how many of you have walked by it. And never saw it. It's in the main pic, and it's beautiful. If you're too shy / artsy to come into The Connie, you can meet us there, and we'll grab you at 540pm.
The ferry is a quick 554pm to 6pm move to Balmain - one of the coolest suburbs in Sydney. Our first pub crawl was there, and it's a lovely neighbourhood to do it - tonite we'll just make it a foreshore walk past beautiful homes and parks in Balmain and Birchgrove. We'll follow the map in the pic - and also just play it by ear depending on pace and your demands (it's so, so hard to walk past The Dry Dock Hotel - definitely the best winter pub [or any time of year] I know of).
Our finishing point is Eat at Rob's. It'll be our 3rd time there as a group - my 100th as a Yank that knows his Oklahoma Smash Burgers. These are my favourite. Imagine this: a small butcher with a little kitchen / window to sling $11 single and $13 double smashed burgers. Yup. It's that kind of retro joint with retro prices. I'll provide an ordering link on the nite so we can save some time.
POST-BURGER.
The Sackville Hotel is close. The Welcome. The Red Lion. Corner Bar. Where should we get a drink to wash down the burger? Let's decide on the nite - you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a pub in Balmain / Rozelle. Or if you need to scoot, buses galore run on Victoria Road back into the city, Town Hall.
THE DETAILS.
a) Honour your RSVP. This is a social session. “No shows” mean you’re anti-social. Ban incoming.
b) Relaxed pace, but let’s move with passion too. Calories out, then pizza calories in, eh?
c) $10 cash / PayID for this one.
d) If you’re late, you've missed us! The ferry leaves at 554pm from Barangaroo.
e) Bring mates, dates, etc...
See you there. MJ10 attendees
Manly Beach to Balmoral Beach with amazing Chinaman's Beach! Drinks & Lunch.
Guzman Y Gomez, Manly Wharf, Shop 14 E Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095, Manly, AUThe “Manly Beach to Spit Bridge Hike” is… So. Damn. Beautiful. It's widely considered the prettiest of the Sydney Harbour hikes. And? We’re adding Chinaman’s Beach - one of the sleeper Sydney beaches, and perhaps it’s the best. Let’s do it all, and finish at stunning Balmoral Beach. I'll need the sun & hike to dust off our Christmas Pub Crawl the day before. Feel free to join!
THE HIKE.
There's so much to write - but I won't. You have to see it with your own eyes. Manly Wharf to Spit Bridge. East Manly Cove Beach. West Manly Cove Beach, Manly Pavilion, Forty Baskets Beach, Reef Beach which spills into a diverse bush walk in Sydney Harbour National Park. Harbour views. Secluded Beaches. Wildlife. Mansions on the water to Clontarf and Spit Bridge. Crossing Spit Bridge we’ll enjoy a solid rest at Chinaman’s Beach – you’re in for a real treat. Keen for a swim? Cool. 20minutes here. After Chinaman’s, we’ll neighbourhood / bush walk down to Balmoral Beach – another delightful Sydney spot.
THE TRANSPORT.
a) Manly ferries leave Circular Quay to Manly every 10-15minutes. Please check your tavel apps - we’ll head off from Guzman y Gomez Manly at 10am. Arrive early! Manly Markets are lovely to check out.
b) From Balmoral Beach there are buses o'plenty up to Military Road and to the city.
THE OTHER STUFF.
a) Don’t be late. We leave on time / 5mins after. Or consult the map and catch up!
b) The cost. The hike is $10. Cash or PayID.
c) Honour your RSVP. No shows… well, not on at all. It's anti-social. You’ll be nudged out of the group. I'll arrange some food, drink somewhere - as that's what we do!
d) Fitness matters. There will be ups. Downs. 12kms. Nothing super technical / challenging, so our pace should be pretty good.
e) Bring mates, dates, etc...
See you for a beautiful hike, beers, and laughs. 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.9 attendees
Past events
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