A HIKE, SUNSET & ABBA. (Then The Retro?)

Sometimes I write these events up and think "Wow. That's gonna be a great hike and wine. A terrific event." Other times I think "Gulp. Here comes a lovely hike, then some chaos."

But... a lovely hike finishing with sunset on Sydney Harbour Bridge with perfect Sydney Opera House views with an ABBA cover band sounds like grand fun (and chaos) to me!

THE HIKE.
Taronga Zoo to the CBD is a not-too-often hiked journey, and it's lovely... hidden beaches. It will be so, so hard not to stop at Mosman Rowers (or shall we for a quick one?) But onward to beautiful homes, neighbourhoods. And of course the journey over Sydney Harbour Bridge and a Sydney Opera House sunset - delightful. It's 10kms, and it's pretty easy. Some bush. Some beach. And some perfect views.

ABBA.
ABBASBACK is on at Harbour View Hotel. I can only imagine how cheesey, how bad, and how fun this could be.

I just left Harbour View Hotel for a chat with the manager - we're good for 35 hikers with an email confirmation, but she also said "The door is open. Make sure you're early. We'll let you all in, but if it's packed... well it's packed." So, I think a 6pm hike finish / pub arrival is a good time. No cover charge for the show. ABBA starts at 730pm.

I then took a walk to The Retro... a classic Sydney nightclub at The Bristol that is back from the dead and meant to be FUUUNNNNNNN. They open at 9pm. Manager said we are all welcome. No cover charge for the nightclub.

See you soon for a great event. MJ

AN AD FROM THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT.
September!!! Here's what's on in We Hike... to the Bar:
5th Saturday… Macmasters Beach to Killcare to Hardy’s Hideaway
6th Sunday… Blue Gum Loop Hornsby & New Quarry
12th A Hike, Sunset & ABBA
13th Cronulla to Kurnell, Cook @ Kurnell.
17th Byron Bay – 21st Byron Bay
26th Saturday… Not sure yet. Let’s see.
27th Sunday… Secret Beaches to Sunday Sippers at Bilgola Beach SLSC (my new, fav hike and bar of 2026)

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 HERE – 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.
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.