What we’re about
Howdy. MJ here. I'm a Chicago fella now +21yrs 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.
Let's share it together... Perhaps your style is:
*I like long walks on the beach..." NO. That's so cliche on Bumble."
*I want to hike 30kms on rugged terrain..." Nah. Too much."
*I want to do a pub crawl... " F that. I'm too old."
Or?
"I fancy time in Mother Nature exploring beautiful hikes / walks in Sydney while meeting cool people. I want to check out some new bars and hydrate myself with a wine, beer or cocktail at the finale."
If the final statement suits your style??? 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 (4+)
See all- WHALE HIKE! Mona Vale Beach to Long Reef Headland, Lunch & Some Beers!!!Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale, NSW
Turimetta Beach. Warriewood Beach… So. Damn. Beautiful. If these are new to you as they were me a couple of weeks ago (I took the pics below), ready yourself for a beautiful experience. The whales will be running south too. And the finish at Long Reef Headland (240million years old) is nothing short of spectacular. This hike is tops!!!
MONA VALE TO LONG REEF HEADLAND (12kms)
Looks hard to get to? It’s so easy and quick to get there with the B1 Bus - I love that sexy banana-double-decker-people-mover. Let’s meet between 11am and noon (I'll be there early) – I know some of you loooove a sleep in. Grab an early beer or lunch. We start hiking at noon. Keen to just hike? Cool. Meet us in the covered beer garden in the back at 1155am. The Mona is a GREAT pub. The hike...Mona Vale is a lush beach town, and we’ll hike around a beautiful golf course right on the coast, climbing to Warriewood Beach – shockingly beautiful, and the Sunrise Kiosk is one of the coolest beach cafes I’ve seen in Sydney. It’s here where we saw a whale pretty close up. We’ll hike into Turimetta Head lookout then to Turimetta Beach – another hidden gem that you can only hike to. Narrabeen Lookout offers views all the way down the coast… then we’ll descend onto Narrabeen Beach for a bit of beach walking / view, but we’ll rest the legs and head down Ocean St as well as this sand is pretty soft / tedious to hike on.
Collaroy Beach (another beaut) is home to a very cool pub, The Collaroy Hotel… it’s hard not to stop there for a beach beer. We continue on past Collaroy Rockpools which are lovely, then up and around Long Reef Headland. You won’t forget this spot – great views, as it’s the highest point on the Sydney coast. A hike with pics galore to Long Reef Beach & Surf Club is where we finish (if driving, I think you can park there, then jump on the 199 bus to The Mona to the start – please do your research).
The 199 bus is right there which is a quick transfer to the B1 (back to the city) or stay on the 199 to Manly Beach. Shall we get a beer on the way? I’m keen.A few weeks ago, we hiked this in the opposite direction (Long Reef to Mona Vale), so I’m equally excited to see the views from the Mona to Long Reef journey! Feel free to join the Whatsapp Chat for updates, pic sharing, etc...
THE DETAILS.
a) Fitness. I’ll put this in the mid-challenging range. Not easy. Not hard. So, please be fit and able.
b) $10 for this one.
c) Be on time / honour your RSVP. No shows on days like these are… well, not on at all. It's anti-social. You’ll be nudged out of the group.
d) Have a profile pic up, eh? It shows the group you’re real – and real people show up to hike.
e) The Mona. Google Maps it. It’s at the B1 “last stop” – the pub is literally 30metres away.See you Saturday! MJ
- Whale Hike! Cronulla, Captain Cook's Landing, Kamay Nat'l Park to a GREAT PUB!!!Cronulla station , Sutherland
Cronulla, 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 south, the cliff faces are the perfect viewing point(s) in September.
If you came 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. So? Grab my arm, and join me.
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.
THE REST.
a) Don’t be late. Please don’t be late. Trains run often to Cronulla. TripView App it for your arrival time.
b) $10 for this one. Cash or PayID.
c) Honour your RSVP. No shows / last minute cancels are bullshit.
d) Fitness matters here... we're going into a National Park. Sand hiking. Inclines, declines, and some distance. Be fit for a challenging hike.
e) Bring good energy. Bring mates or dates. Chat. And laughs. Let's have some grand fun in Mother Nature.See you for an epic hike and pub! 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. - Whale Hike! Cronulla, Captain Cook's Landing, Kamay Nat'l Park to a GREAT PUB!!!Cronulla station , Sutherland
Cronulla, 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 south, the cliff faces are the perfect viewing point(s) in September.
If you came 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.
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. So? Grab my arm, and join me.
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP HERE.
Do NOT join this event here. If keen, join:https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/310827096/
- Taronga to Balmoral(ish) 10kms Return. AFL Finals. NZ v AUS Rugby. Pub! We must!Circular Quay , Sydney
With 25 and sunny the plan... a shaded 10kms hike, beach swim (optional of course) at a beautiful hidden beach, and a few beers to watch the AFL Finals & Wallabies v All Blacks is on for our team. What a day. Here we go!
THE HIKE. Taronga to George's Head.
Taronga to Balmoral is our usual, classic hike! It’s an Aussie fahkin' beauty of a due to its diversity… Of course the ferry ride from CQuay to Taronga (ferry leaves at 932am - be early, as Saturday morning this can fill up or meet us at Taronga Wharf 944am) is amazing, and the first stint of the walk transports you to another part of Australia – it’s a rainforest start to Bradley’s Head with perfect views of Sydney Opera House / Harbour Bridge. Turning the corner we’ll stop at a secluded beach then carry on to Taylor’s Bay – the greenery / plant life there will amaze all.From there the walk heads to Chowder Bay, one of the coolest little beaches that not many Sydneysiders know of. There’s a cafe (I'll call Cafe La Mer Chowder Bay the cutest cafe in Sydney) / bathroom stop there, then up the only real incline to George’s Head: a historic military spot with the most picture perfect view from Manly to the CBD.
Typically, we head down the stairs to Balmoral, but instead we'll make this a 10kms return hike back to Taronga Ferry. When we pass Chowder Bay, let's stop for some time (30min or so) in the shade or a swim for those who fancy... Chowder Bay water is 10/10 pretty on a sunny day. After that, we trace our steps back to the ferry with great views of Sydney Harbour all the way.
THE PUB.
As a Chicago import to Sydney, am I a huge fan of AFL (230pm start time)? Or Rugby Union (3pm start time)? Not really. But do I love a pub when Aussie sport is on and locals are going BONKERS and into the spirit of the day? Damn right I do. I'll see how sign ups go in the next few days, and I'll book something for us at like 230pm in the CBD not far from the ferry. This section will be edited soon.THE DETAILS.
a) Don't be late, and feel free to bring mates / dates;
b) $10 cash or PayID;
c) Communication will be in the "Event Comments";
d) Show up if you RSVP "yes" / let's stop with the "dog ate homework" = "public transport dramas" excuses;
e) Bring some good energy, smiles and chat; and
f) Only those that hike are invited to the bar / sport festivities.WHATSAPP LINK TO CHAT IS HERE.
I love, love, love this hike. At times you’ll know you’re in Sydney… then you’ll think you’re in tropical Queensland… then you’ll find a new beach you’ve never seen. It’s such a beauty. Add beers, sport, and some perving? YES.
See you there. MJ
