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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Sydney Whale Trail! Figure 8 Hike, Royal National Park @ Low Tide, High Fun!
Otford Station, Otford NSW 2508, 40 lady carrington rd, Otford, AUIf you are attending this hike, you must jump in the whatsapp group, FIGURE 8 2026. Please click on the link. Some of you are still not in there!
THE FIGURE 8 POOL (yes, it’s absolutely stunning), THE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK (2nd oldest in the world), and a beer to celebrate a challenging hike? YES, YES, and YES. Let’s hike, let’s drink. Let’s gooooo.
Some time ago I wasn’t all that keen to host this hike, as Instagram pics / hikes don’t float my boat. But I was wrong. This hike is fucking fantastic, and I’m excited to hike it again. Otford Lookout, Werrong Lookout, Burning Palms, Burning Palms Beach… down to Figure 8 – it’s so diverse with amazing views (let's spot some whales) - this is a very special event.
Central Train Station departs 832am, and it's a quick train arriving Otford 932am. Quick intro / safety chat, and off we go! NOTE: The Otford Station bathroom is often closed. Use the bathroom on the train, or it's potentially doing your business in Mother Nature.
Safe tide levels are under 1metre, and we'll arrive at a very safe time (tide charts say .4m with low tide at 11:56am). Yes, safety is key - especially in the Royal National Park... it is going to be beautiful (you've seen the pics), but it can also be dangerous if you're there at the wrong time. We're a safe group, so anybody fucking around on cliff edges or around Figure 8 Pool will be hiking solo soon after.
Let's spend 30min-40min there for pics, a swim (if you fancy), a picnic bite to eat... then return up. And up.
Planning, changes, and all other info will be discussed on whatsapp. You must join this chat group for changes / safety reasons. After hitting "Attend" please join the group here: FIGURE 8 2026
THE RETURN to Otford Station.
Back to Otford Station - this will be an incline you will not forget. Be fit. Sea level to 275m incline is testing - very. I'll need a beer after this - no doubt about that - probably 5. Where? Stay tuned. Otford itself is such a sleepy town, so we'll have to jump on the train and find something back towards the city... Oatley Hotel is meant to be good?AN AD FROM THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT.
JUNE!!! Here's what's on in We Hike... to the Bar:
Monday, 1 June - VIVID WALK, DRONE SHOW, 50% OFF WINGS, DRINKS!
Saturday, 6 June – Macmasters Beach to Killcare, Hardy’s Hideaway. My favourite hike!!!
Sunday, 7 June – Woy Woy to Patonga Beach / The Boathouse – such a pretty session.
Saturday, 13 June – Royal National Park Figure 8 Pool! This is a 10/10 hike.
Sunday, 14 June – We Hike… to the Australia v Turkey World Cup Opener!!!
Saturday, 20 June – MJ’s Bday & Winter Pub Crawl!FITNESS QUESTION
Team, as you know I'm a pretty relaxed host when it comes to pace. Be healthy, be chatty... when some fall behind - no dramas - we wait, and all complete as one group.However, I'm going to be firm, firm on this hike because the train runs back to the city every 2hrs... if we need to hustle back to Otford we will hustle as sitting at Otford Station for almost 2hrs isn't fun. So, STAY at the FRONT of the group / don't be left behind or you risk being an hour or more late to the pub and catching the next train, okay? Please bring a book just in case. I am not missing the train if it's a close call - therefore I put the hiking map so all know how to get to Otford Station in case you cannot keep up!
See you Saturday for a hike and pics you're going to love! MJ
______________________________________________________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.34 attendees
Australia WCup Opener! $7 Pints. Hike first!!!
Sydney Opera House (Opera Theatre), Bennelong Point, Sydney, AUAustralia v Turkey. World Cup 2026, 2pm kick off. Let's drink. Laugh. Get filthy at Sydney's best sports bar (my local, Sporting Globe by 4 Pines) on the water ($7 Pints / 20% off all food, drinks with my VIP card). But first? We hike...
THE DETAILS.
Coming soon. Get in quick. This one will fill out - the whole bar will be booked like New Year's Eve. $10. Newbie hikers - gotta come on some hikes before joining special days like this one. We did this for Women's World Cup a few years back and Sporting Globe was fucking wild - this will be even better!IF YOU CLICK ATTEND, NEXT STEP IS JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP HERE.
AN AD FROM THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT.
JUNE!!! Here's what's on in We Hike... to the Bar:
Monday, 1 June - VIVID WALK, DRONE SHOW, 50% OFF WINGS, DRINKS!
Saturday, 6 June – Macmasters Beach to Killcare, Hardy’s Hideaway. My favourite hike!!!
Sunday, 7 June – Woy Woy to Patonga Beach / The Boathouse – such a pretty session.
Saturday, 13 June – Royal National Park Figure 8 Pool! This is a 10/10 hike.
Sunday, 14 June – We Hike… to the Australia v Turkey World Cup Opener!!!
Saturday, 20 June – MJ’s Bday & Winter Pub Crawl!THE HIKE.
I'll pick a Sydney Harbour hike / something close. Perhaps a coastal hike as the whales are coming north... 930am start, and let's have our asses in bar seats by 130pm. Apologies in advance - if you haven't come on too many hikes and somebody else has, they might take your seat for an event like this.Funnnnnnnn, fun. See you soon in June! MJ
50 attendees
MJ's Bday Irish Winter Pub Crawl 2026! 3 New Bars!
PJ O’Briens, 57 King Street, Sydney, AUAnother year of hiking with you lovely, loose unit degens. Let's cheers to the hikes, drinks, laughs, chaos... and to the sexiest Aussie lady of them all - Mother Nature.
Our course:
PJ O'Brien's... newly refurbished.
The Oriana... just opened, with perfect Syd Opera House / Bridge views - we'll be here for a Syd Harbour sunset.
The Orient... oh my. What could possibly go wrong in this joint.Details coming soon. Reserve your spot now. $10 gratuity. Responsible service of alcohol (teehee), and all that other stuff...
AFTER YOU HIT ATTEND on MeetUP YOU MUST CLICK THIS LINK TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP
Oh, and Sunday we'll do a proper hike. Who's game to back it up?
AN AD FROM THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT.
JUNE!!! Here's what's on in We Hike... to the Bar:
Monday, 1 June - VIVID WALK, DRONE SHOW, 50% OFF WINGS, DRINKS!
Saturday, 6 June – Macmasters Beach to Killcare, Hardy’s Hideaway. My favourite hike!!!
Sunday, 7 June – Woy Woy to Patonga Beach / The Boathouse – such a pretty session.
Saturday, 13 June – Royal National Park Figure 8 Pool! This is a 10/10 hike.
Sunday, 14 June – We Hike… to the Australia v Turkey World Cup Opener!!!
Saturday, 20 June – MJ’s Bday & Winter Pub Crawl!38 attendees
Whale Hike! Cronulla, Captain Cook's Landing, Kamay Nat'l Park to a GREAT PUB!!!
Cronulla station, CRONULLA, Sutherland, AUCronulla, Kurnell, and "Cook at Kurnell" (pub) is part of Sydney not many have been to. Trust me, this hike is one you'll want to do. With the whales coming north, the cliff faces are the perfect viewing point(s) in June.
If you've come on our Macmasters Beach to Killcare Beach & Hardy’s Hideaway Pub it’s in a similar spirit. If you missed it? Here’s your second chance at a memorable session... Cronulla Beach to Kurnell / Kamay Botany National Park to the site of Captain Cook’s Landing to… “Cook at Kurnell” for food and drinks. It's a 14.86kms hike.
Imagine this: “Hey Davo. Grandpa died. He left us the beach property. Let’s put some booze and beer kegs into his VW van and make a service window. And let’s empty out his trailer and put a kitchen in it. We’ll add picnic tables, umbrellas, live music and open a beach bar called Cook at Kurnell.”
Who knows if that's true. But Cook at Kurnell is exactly that kind of joint… I’ve been to the bar – love it. I’ve done an hour hike to Kurnell – love it. And I love the Tozzi family who owns it.
So? Grab my arm, and join me.JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP HERE. Team, please stop here. After you hit attend, come back to the event page - click on the link, and join the whatsapp group. It's a must for this event.
THE DETAILS:
Driving? 950am Find free parking at Greenhills Outdoor Basketball Court. MAP
951am to 10am You'll see those that took the train arrive from the bus.
1010am Hike starts!!!Public Transport? 987 bus leaves from Cronulla Station at 945am, dropping at our hike start at 951am. Do NOT miss that bus. I'll meet you all at Cronulla Station at 940am. Find me. Trains arrive every 10minutes. Coffee and bathrooms are right there. Bus to the starting point.
1010am Hike Starts!After the pub finish, 987 bus is right by Cook @ Kurnell that drops:
a) Close to the basketball courts (for drivers);
b) Drops us train riders back at Cronulla Station.
Easy!Winding through Cronulla dunes and onto the beach we’ll elevate into Kamay Botany National Park… I’m not going to write a lot about it. It’s absolutely beautiful. Cliffs. Ocean. Views. It’s 10/10 (look at the pics from the last hike). It’s medium-hard with some uphill bits but nothing crazy difficult. 14.5kms so be fit, healthy, and bring some good energy and thirst for a beer or two.
See you for an epic hike and pub! MJ
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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.7 attendees
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