About us
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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2026 DRONE SHOW, VIVID WALK & 50% off WINGS, RIBS, DRINKS!!!
Barangaroo House, 35 Barangaroo Avenue Sydney, Sydney, AUVIVID is back, and the drone show should be cool! Let's do it on a Monday - one of the least crowded days of the week... and we'll finish at my local pub as Monday's offer half-priced wings, ribs, and drinks (optional, as you may want to get home).
THE HIKE.
Let's meet on the grass at Barangaroo House. I'll post a pin in Google Maps on the day so you can find me... 545pm. The ferry from Barangaroo to Circular Quay runs at 554pm, and it will be a perfect shot on the water for Sydney Opera House pics when it lights up at 6pm on the dot. If you're late, meet us at Circular Quay at 615pm as we jump off.We'll get dropped at CQuay, and see Customs House, the MCA, Syd Opera House, etc... all the way to Barangaroo, King St Wharf, and the drone show starts at 730pm finishing at 740pm. It will be crowded and hard to keep the group together, so make your own way to Sporting Globe by 4Pines. I'll already be at the table.
Sporting Globe is my local pub, so I'll grab a table... 50% off wings, ribs, selected pints, and house wine. What a deal!!! 24 wings should be like $22, so if everybody brings $11 cash, I'll order a bunch of wings / flavours at 745pm - they'll be on the table as you arrive at the pub - just make sure everybody gets their 12 - it's def enough (if you want wings, that is).
So we get to the drone show on time, I'll move at just under 4kms per hour - it's up to you to keep up. I'll post my location in live Google Maps, and all hikers must join our WHATSAPP GROUP HERE (please note, I'll keep this whatsapp for the week after hike(s), so exit it / silence it is my advice once you complete your hike - or use it to see other hikers' cool pics). 4kms per hour is pretty slow so we can take pics, chat, laugh, and feel free to bring a roadie drrink if you fancy... Again, it's up to you to keep the pace and not get lost.
THE RULES.
a) Be on time. Honour your RSVP... or ban is likely.
b) $10 Cash or PayID gratuity.
c) Bring good energy, laughs, and... keep up with the pace!See you for a fun one. MJ
13 attendees
2026 WHALE TRAIL: Long Reef to Newport, a Coastal Stunner!
Long Reef Beach, Anzac Parade, Collaroy, AUThis session is easily in my Top 5 Hikes in Sydney... the bush, the beaches, the neighbourhoods, and a lush pub to finish. And? It's a star in our 2026 WHALE TRAIL series as we smash the coast spotting whales along the way. There's something very fahkin' special about those Northern Beaches, and Long Reef Headland to Newport is a 10/10 journey showcasting the best of the best!
THE HIKE. LONG REEF HEADLAND TO THE NEWPORT - 15kms.
We start at Long Reef Headland… one of the most stunning sections of our Sydney Coastline, from Palm Beach all the way down to The Royal National Park. We meet there in the grass by Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club.Long Reef is 240million years old, and the views are unforgettable. We bend around Long Reef Golf Course and exit to a cute little beach walk at Fisherman’s Beach (we saw sting rays galore there last time) which finishes at Collaroy Rockpools… leading to Collaroy Beach.
Admittedly, the stretch of Narrabeen Beach is either torture on the legs in the sand or a boring-as-hell street walk, so we'll jump on a 5min bus (trust me, this works) to skip it. Hiking continues at Narrabeen Headland and gives the most stunning views south so you'll see it all.
Onward we go to Turimetta Beach (10/10 stunning) and Lookout… to the Turimetta Headland Reserve, Warriewood Lookout & Blowhole, Warriewood Beach (again gorgeous), then to Mona Vale Beach (voted 6th best in the world, Conde Naste)…
(QUICKLY... YOU MUST JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP HERE AFTER YOU HIT ATTEND HERE ON MEETUP)
North of that? Basin Beach. Bungan Beach.... these two are absolutely stunning. Let's explore, then we'll make a left into Newport to easily one of the best bars in all of Sydney - The Newport. If you haven't been, you're going to be floored. If you have, it's probably why you're signing up to this hike!
15kms in total. Beach walk. Inclines. And all the rest. Fitness required for this one. The B1 bus / 199 bus are our friends all day to start, get home, and even provide some outs if you want to stop hiking and meet us at the pub. If you parked your car at the start (there is free parking) it's super easy to bus back south. Post-pub the 199 bus is literally out the front door running every 10minutes.
THE STARTING POINT.
Coming from North or South? B1 bus gets you close, but it’s an easy transfer to the 199 bus that drops you at the Collaroy at Pittwater Rd before Hay St stop. Cross the road there (be careful, look at pic for the stairwell), take the trail down, and the grassy bit is our meeting point (please see pics below). It’s a little tricky, but you’ll find it.Drivers, there’s freebie parking around that area – DIY research please.
See you for one of my favourite Sydney hikes! 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.24 attendees
2026 VIVID WALK & PUB MEAL!
Wynyard Park, York Street, Sydney, AUVIVID is back! Let's do it on a Tuesday - one of the least crowded days of the week... and we'll finish at a lush pub in Woolloomoolloo for a cheapie pub feed.
THE HIKE.
Let's meet at Wynyard Station. I'll post a pin in Google Maps on the day so you can find me... see Wynyard Park? I'll be exactly at that point in the grass at 550pm between Erskine St and Carrington Street. From 515pm I'll be having a beer close by, so feel free to join me if you're early.555pm we chat. 6pm we hike! Well, we walk. Down Erskine St towards King St wharf, and we'll do an ~8kms Harbour walk around Barangaroo, Walsh Bay, under Sydney Harbour Bridge with perfect views of Sydney Opera House for pics... then past MCA, Customs House, Sydney Opera House, then we'll do a loop in the Royal Botanic Gardens... finishing at Woolly Bay Hotel. This is a greeeeeeat pub with:
~ Steak, chips & salad $25;
~ Fish & chips $20; and
~ Schnitty, chips & salad $20.The 311 bus can get you to King's Cross or head the other way to Town Hall. Also, if the 311 is passing by, we can choose a different pub in King's X as well. I'm open and easy.
So we get to the pub on time, I'll move at just under 4kms per hour - it's up to you to keep up. I'll post my location in live Google Maps, and all hikers must join our WHATSAPP GROUP HERE (please note, I'll keep this whatsapp for the week after hike(s), so exit it / silence it is my advice once you complete your hike - or use it to see other hikers' cool pics). 4kms per hour is pretty slow so we can take pics, chat, laugh, and feel free to bring a roadie drrink if you fancy... Again, it's up to you to keep the pace and not get lost.
THE RULES.
a) Be on time. Honour your RSVP... or ban is likely.
b) $10 Cash or PayID gratuity.
c) Bring good energy, laughs, and... keep up with the pace!See you for a fun one. MJ
13 attendees
2026 WHALE TRAIL: Bouddi Nat'l Park MACMASTERS to KILLCARE! Hardy's Hidden Pub!
Woy Woy Station, Woy Woy, Sydney, AUNot only is this All Trails' #1 hike on the Central Coast... it's my personal favourite. Macmasters Beach to Killcare makes my shorts move. It makes my plums hum. Add Hardy's Hideaway... my favourite pub on the Central Coast? Oh man. This is the perfect Saturday for the King's Bday Long Weekend! Let's fahkin' goooooooo.
(NOTE: Both hikes this weekend start at Woy Woy Station... [SUNDAY IS WOY WOY TO PATONGA BEACH, THE BOATHOUSE] so? If you fancy a sleepover, then do it. The Central Coast is most definitely worth exploring! Hotels, AirBnb, etc... they are up there.)
THE HIKE. Macmasters Beach to Killcare Beach & Hardy's Hideaway (13.5kms).
It's my favourite hike in Sydney... it's 13.5kms of an absolute stunner of rolling hills, coastal views, secluded / beautiful beaches... Macmasters Beach. Maitland Bay. Bullimah Beach. Marang Lookout. Killcare Beach. And more... Bouddi National Park is fucking beautiful.And you won't find a more unique bar in Hardy's Hideaway to finish it off. I LOVE this place, and the friendly locals inside (who saved the bar with their own hard earned cash post-COVID) love hosting us hikers. It's such a special joint, and the only way you're going to see it is if you're hiking in the area. It's a hidden gem - it's a "MJ how int he world did you find this joint" kinda place.
THE LOGISTICS.
This one is a little tricky, but it's worth it. We meet at Woy Woy Station. If we get enough drivers, that would be grand. If we don't please be prepared for a $10-$12 per trip taxi at the start / finish of the hike. I'll plan it all in the whatsapp group.Central Station to Woy Woy flies... there aren't many stops, and you'll see us all when you get off the train. Again - it's in the whatsapp chat.
Can't wait for this one. Such a memorable hike!
See you there! 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 |
______________________________________________________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.6 attendees
Past events
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