WHALES! Kiama to Gerringong, "Aus' Prettiest Street"!!!

Kiama to Gerringong! This is hike is a 10/10 coastal journey. You’ll experience rolling hills like we’re in Scotland… yet Aussie beaches and whales are the ultimate treat. It’s all coast, and it’s all the whales coming north. And if you’re into the insta-glam Tasman Drive, Gerringong has been tagged as “Australia’a Prettiest Street” – we’ll hike there as we finish at a pub just up the road. Also, just learned Kiama Sculptures Event is on - perhaps we have a quick look?!?!

AFTER YOU HIT ATTEND, CLICK ON THE WHATSAPP LINK HERE TO JOIN THE EVENT COMMS.

THE HIKE.
As mapped, it’s 15kms from Kiama to Gerringong Station, and the pub is right across the road. Rolling hills. Crazy beautiful farmland. And coastal views 100% of the hike. Dolphins. Sea eagles. Migrating whales north… we did this hike in the summer, and it was a “WOWWWWWW” type journey. Let’s do it again with perfect hiking temperatures. Further... from the New York Times to Bangkok Post, they’ve all reported on it, so we’ll hike / walk “Australia’s Prettiest Street” on our way to the pub… Throughout the 15kms, there are no huge inclines, declines… just some ups / downs over the 15kms – I’ll call it moderate, so let’s keep a good pace.

THE PUB.
Cronin’s Hotel is a historic joint currently owned by a Paramatta Eel rugby player, Mick Cronin. Jack Smith Food’s is their restaurant with your pub classics and some nicer options if you want to go glam with your post-hike feed.

DRIVERS. We need you. We love you. We want you. We can’t do this event without you. Riders will chip in for petrol - of course. Politely, we need 6 of you drivers with 3 hikers / passengers in each car.

Here’s how our travel works:
a) It’s 1hr 15min drive from Sutherland to Gerringong. Let’s meet at Coles Sutherland and depart from there.
b) There’s free parking in Gerringong by the pub – arrive for 1030am for coffee, bathroom.
c) Let’s all jump on the 10:50am Gerringong train to Kiama.
d) Train arrives Kiama at 10:59am. Our hike starts then.
e) We hike back to the car… pub meal, beer, and easy departure back to Sydney. Hiking south is best this time of year – the glare is better for whale watching.

(Note, for those drivers that have passengers that live close by, you don’t have to meet in Sutherland… just arrive in Gerringong for 10:30am)

Big day. Stunning hike. This will be a GREAT Saturday.
Let’s do it! 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. $15 PayID or Cash. This one is pre-paid - I'll post details later.
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.