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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"We Hike... to Byron Bay" Drinks Nite!
Sydney, 27 - 33 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney 2010 Australia, AUComing to Byron Bay? Let's grab some drinks, food. Chat. Get to know your fellow Byron Bay Hiker before our mid-Setpember adventure... Questions, suggestions, etc for our weekend away? Let's discuss it all.
Yup. This drinks nite is actually happening! But please... only join if you're heading to Byron Bay with us.
Location and details discussed in our whatsapp chat.
20 attendees
15.6kms Incredible Coastal Hike & Secret "Sunday Sippers" Beach Bar!
Mona Vale Bowls Club, Mona Vale, Sydney, AUTeam. Don't miss this event. What a hike... and what a bar. We've found another "How in the world did you find this bar MJ?" type joints to wet our whistles together! It's directly on the beach. And it's only open one day per month for "SUNDAY SIPPERS" with live music.
Palm Beach Lighthouse to Newport Beach with Bilgola Beach and Sunday Sippers! It's 15kms of coastal excellence and elegance. Let's goooooooooooooooo!
We hiked this hike on the weekend (my first time). It's 10/10. The lighthouse view. The beaches. The lookouts. The rockpools. The whales (and seals we saw).The home architecture. All incredible... Now it's time to add an unforgettable beach bar.
SUNDAY SIPPERS.
Prior to hiking the full hike I did a little test run of the finale of this event to be sure the hiking path is open (it is) as council constructs a new sidewalk. While down on Bilgola Beach, I noticed their Surf Life Saving Club... totally empty but with this cool back garden, BBQ, and a set-up that would be fahkin' perfect for an afternoon beer. I walk around the corner and find their "Sunday Sippers" sign, and they open at 330pm on the last Sunday of the month. This is our spot for a drink, and it will be a great place to "Cheers" a memorable hike. When we finish, there's a bus stop at Bilgola Beach or we can finish the hike and jump on the bus at Newport Beach.THE DAY.
A few things...
a) First... if you join this event, you must have a face pic on your MeetUp profile, and you must come back here and click on this WHATSAP LINK. This is non-negotiable.
b) Gratuity $20 Cash or PayID on the day. Team, I hope you appreciate the effort I put into our events - and $20 for a full day out in Sydney is quite a bargain. A quick search, and "Cool Girls Club" charges $35 for Spit to Manly Hike. Another group $35 for Figure 8 Hike and $30 for North Head Manly (neither group does the food / drink "Cheers" at the end which makes our group pretty special).
c) Big day, long day. If you don't fancy stopping at the bar, that's cool... the 199 bus stop is super close to the pub (or finish the hike - Newport is the next beach), and it runs every 10minutes.THE TRANSPORT.
Some moving parts, but here we go:
a) BUS FOLKS. Take B1 Bus to Mona Vale. This is where we meet. Transfer at this stop to transfer to 199 Bus. Be early. There’s a Coles, bathroom, bakery, coffee shop, etc... there.
b) DRIVERS. Park by 11am at the latest. Please DIY research for parking at Mona Vale... side streets, or there's a free "Park & Ride" when using your Opal Card which you will.
d) We all meet, and jump on the 199 Bus at 11:14am which drops at Palm Beach Golf Club. We start hiking there…
e) We finish at Newport Beach. The 199 Bus drops at Mona Vale where your cars (and B1 bus begins for us bus folks) are parked. Bus up. Hike down. Then bus 10minutes to your car / bus. Easy!See you soon for a great, great day! MJ
THE FINER PRINT.
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.
Safety. Let’s chat, let’s have some laughs… but let’s be safe.
Fitness. Yup. Fitness matters for this one.
Guests. Bring mates, dates, co-workers.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.8 attendees
Byron Bay. Day 1. We Explore Byron. We Hike Cape Byron!!!
Byron Bay Bluesfest, Lot 103 - 105 Pacific Highway, Tyagarah, Byron Bay, AUBYRON FAHHHHHKIN’ BAY!!! Beach Paradise. Food & Drinks Paradise. Perving Paradise. Hiking Paradise. Let’s do it as a team. 24 Hikers MAX. We’ve got a 3day plan here. Extend your stay and arrive early or stay later… up to you. But 3 days of hikes, drinks, and group fun should hit the sweet spot. Let’s gooooooooooooo.
Day 1. Friday. We Coast.
We start. 1pm, as some of you might fly in this morning. The world-famous Lighthouse Hike. Hike to the Most Easterly Point in Australia. Perfect views. Watego’s Beach, named one of the best in the world… Local dolphins to be seen daily. This hike is 10/10 beeeeeeautiful – that’s why we’re doing it twice on this trip. We'll make it a relaxing 6kms.Afternoon. Explore Byron. Check out this cool town… shopping (get a snack for Saturday’s hike). Stroll the streets or go solo for an ocean swim. Most Happy Hours start at 4pm. We’ve gotta do Beach Hotel for a few as a team! We’ll be quite charged up, so let’s get on the piss and play it by ear. Of course, we’ll have to find some food.
COST.
a) $60 pre-paid to MJ. No refunds. Sorry. Your next 3 Sydney hikes are free if you must cancel – that’s the deal we both agree to.
b) Flights as of 18 Feb on Jetstar are $57 / $69 each leg. Cheap as fucking chips. We start hiking at 1pm on Friday. Arrive earlier if you fancy! Stay later if you want! Drive if you want.
c) Please Google Glen Villa Resort... right in town. Super cheap / almost backpacker prices for your own little hut. Just a thought.ENERGY.
Bring it. The itinerary for Days 1-3 doesn’t sound it – but it’s A LOT. This will be an active, fucking fun, full-on 3 days. You might need a holiday from the holiday… or just stay on an extra day of relaxation. I’m gonna do just that and do the Lighthouse Hike again with a beach lunch on Monday.HOTELS.
Feel free to book your own. From hostels to mid to luxury – Byron has it all. Message me if you have a question – I know the town well / many properties. Glen Villa seems super affordable and meets our “Clean, comfy, close to town” requirement.THE BYRON BAY GROUP.
This event is for 20 hikers min. 24 hikers max. Edit on 15 July - this is no longer pending - we are going!!!
DAY 2 is HERE.
DAY 3 IS HERE.All admin / itinerary stuff will be discussed on whatsapp. Join it:
BYRON BAY WHATSAPP GROUP.My goodness this will be fun. MJ
24 attendees
Byron Bay. Day 2. We Hike Minyon Falls. We Pub Crawl.
Byron Bay Bluesfest, Lot 103 - 105 Pacific Highway, Tyagarah, Byron Bay, AUBYRON FAHHHHHKIN’ BAY!!! Beach Paradise. Food & Drinks Paradise. Perving Paradise. Hiking Paradise. Let’s do it as a team. 24 Hikers MAX. We’ve got a 3day plan here. Extend your stay and arrive early or stay later… up to you. But 3 days of hikes, drinks, and group fun should hit the sweet spot. Let’s gooooooooooooo.
Day 2. Saturday. We Hinterland.
Morning bus pick up. Minyon Falls Loop Hike is absolutely magnificent greenery – we truly enter another world. 100m waterfall that’s gorgeous. Beer at Eltham Hotel – a pub you gotta see. Beer at Bangalow Hotel, a cuuuute little town that’s a throw back in time. We finish at the home of Stone & Wood Brewery for the best post-hike beer Australia has to offer…Group Dinner. Drinks.
COST.
a) $60 pre-paid to MJ. No refunds. Sorry. Your next 3 Sydney hikes are free if you must cancel – that’s the deal we both agree to.
b) Flights as of 18 Feb on Jetstar are $57 / $69 each leg. Cheap as fucking chips. We start hiking at 1pm on Friday. Arrive earlier if you fancy! Stay later if you want! Drive if you want.
c) Please Google Glen Villa Resort... right in town. Super cheap / almost backpacker prices for your own little hut. Just a thought.ENERGY.
Bring it. The itinerary for Days 1-3 doesn’t sound it – but it’s A LOT. This will be an active, fucking fun, full-on 3 days. You might need a holiday from the holiday… or just stay on an extra day of relaxation. I’m gonna do just that and do the Lighthouse Hike again with a beach lunch on Monday.HOTELS.
Feel free to book your own. From hostels to mid to luxury – Byron has it all. Message me if you have a question – I know the town well / many properties. Glen Villa seems super affordable and meets our “Clean, comfy, close to town” requirement.THE BYRON BAY GROUP.
This event is for 20 hikers min. 24 hikers max. 1 March to get this 100% booked or at that time I’ll delete it – assume people aren’t keen.All admin / itinerary stuff will be discussed on whatsapp. Join it:
BYRON BAY WHATSAPP GROUP.My goodness this will be fun. MJ
24 attendees
Past events
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