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Fabulous bushwalk Epping to Hornsby via Lane Cove River & Berowra Creek 18km med
Fri, Nov 6, 10:30 PMFabulous walk on the edges of our city, Epping to Hornsby follows a section of the great north walk which runs from Sydney Cove to Newcastle all 250km of it! This long day walk follows the Lane Cove River and Berowra Creek. The walk mostly follows the iconic Great North Walk, keeping mostly to bushland. With a train station at each end and a chance to fill the tummy at Thornleigh, this is an enjoyable day out. Finally walk through the Blue gum forest and a big climb up to Hornsby Meet at Epping railway station Oxford Street side, walk is medium grade and 18km in length, a nice day out in the bush! The expected arrival time into Hornsby for a cold beer is 4:30pm maybe slightly earlier :-) Bring ID for a cold beer at Hornsby RSL $10 fee applies to this event payable cash on the day or PayID is 0402 251036 David Matthews Please bring a sense of adventure, fun and of course suncream, hat, jacket in case of a change in weather, at least 2L of water, lunch, snacks and sturdy walking shoes DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings. By RSVP to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below: [https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers)

CAVES BEACH, GHOSTIES BEACH… Central Coast Coastal Adventure!!!
Sat, Nov 7, 8:30 PMDuring my 3 Years of hosting **We Hike to the Bar** there's been quite a few jaw-dropping moments of scenery... **Ghosties Beach** and its caves is most likely the top moment of 2026. Legend Hiker Heidi (90+ hikes) and a few others mentioned some Newcastle hikes, and while researching - I just can't find a lot. If you have some suggestions, please send them to me. What did I find is a tad closer to Sydney, and this will be a gem of a 15kms coastal journey... **GHOSTIES BEACH - CAVES BEACH - SWANSEA HEADS** Low tide is 230pm (essential for Ghosties Beach caves), so here's how we'll hike **Swansea (north) to Catherine Hill Bay for lunch (cars parked here)... then finish with the short and beautiful Ghosties Beach Cave loop!** From AI (sorry, I hate using it), the highlights: * **Ghosties Beach Sea Cave:** A massive, dramatic rock tunnel and sea cave system located at the southern end of Ghosties Beach. (Note: It must be explored strictly during **low tide** for safe access). * **Pink Caves:** Vibrant, naturally pink-hued rock formations and coastal sea caves near Catherine Hill Bay. * **Scenic Coastline & Beaches:** Sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and passes past several picturesque spots including Pinney Beach, Catherine Hill Bay, and Moonee Beach. * **Vantage Points:** Elevated headland views looking up and down the New South Wales coastline. We'll need drivers. Of course! We love you. I think good pick up points are Parramatta, Wolli Creek, and Chatswood. It's a 1hrs 20min drive from Chatswood. We'll start with those 3 locations and work from there. **Catherine Hill Bay Hotel "The Catho"** is a heritage-listed (from 1875) joint with really good food... as soon as you look at this pub, you won't forget it. It's a classic, and there's nothing like it. This looks to be a great day out... See you soon. MJ **THE LOGISTICS.** a) Gratuity $15 Cash or PayID on the day. b) Drivers, you'll be compensated by your riders. Thank you! c) Last minute Cancels and No Shows... *I'm not even going to say it.* d) Have a backpack filled with... well, you know all this shit by now. Make a list. Be safe. Be smart. ***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](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/safety/bushwalking-safety) 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](https://www.1cover.com.au/adventure-travel-insurance/hiking-trekking/?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=gads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=13564994076&utm_term=adventure%20travel%20insurance&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13564994076&gbraid=0AAAAAD_bfRAu6Io5ZkHeiIYCP_evtsQ_z&gclid=CjwKCAjwz5nGBhBBEiwA-W6XRLm8Itjn1am8sdPMxVhBtRmsDOWkolLlVATJcXW5jW-9JgB7hb9kMhoC7M0QAvD_BwE). g) Over 60yrs old, and new to the group? Send me a note first please.

BAD SANTA CHRISTMAS PUB CRAWL 2026!!!
Fri, Dec 4, 11:00 PM**Q: What do you call an elf who sings?** ***A: A wrapper!!!*** Fahk yeah. More beautiful jokes like that coming soon. Christmas Pub Crawl. Mark your calendars for Saturday 5 December. Hit attend then [join our Christmas Pub Crawl Whatsapp Chat by clicking here.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lku6dasr0V9A07NLjusaVm) $15, non-refundable. RSA: Responsible Service of Anything something, something blah blah... Let's try to keep "team incidents requiring HR Manager MJ" < 2 please. No photos. No evidence. Details, timings, pubs are coming. Here we go! MJ

Shady 15km St Ives to Roseville. Garigal NP. Be active, healthy & happy.😎
Fri, Nov 6, 9:45 PM**Garigal National Park- St Ives to Roseville - 15km** I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land on which I walk, the Garigal people & pay respect to the Elders past, present & emerging. **🌳8.45am Meeting Place:** **[Gordon Station, Stand A.](https://tinyurl.com/4ykddcx8)** **🌳About:** This is a picturesque walk of the northern end of Garigal National Park with water views most of the way. It has a lot of shady parts along the creek too & is a good warm weather distance. A nice early finish gives you time to do something else on the day. **🌳Route:** From Gordon Station we catch the 197 bus for an 11 minute trip to our starting point in St Ives. We walk down a street and follow a track along Middle Harbour Creek to Davidson Park. To finish we cross Roseville Bridge to the bus stop. There's frequent buses back to the CBD or Chatswood. We should arrive at Roseville around 1.30pm. **🌳Distance:** 15km **🌳Type of walk:** Shady with well established bush tracks & fire trails. **🌳Difficulty:** Moderate. There are some technical, rocky & uneven sections. Total elevation is only 190m. **🌳Walking Pace:** We will maintain a steady pace and average 4-4.5 km per hour. **🌳Toilets:** Gordon station at the start & Davidson Park at the end. Nature toilet in between. **🌳Public** **Transport:** *From CBD.* Depart - 8.00am [Central Station, Platform 16](https://tinyurl.com/bdf9csp5). Arrive - 8.36am [Gordon Station, Platform 3](https://tinyurl.com/465evnpr). *From Meeting Place.* Depart - 8.45am [Gordon Station, Stand A](https://tinyurl.com/4ykddcx8). Arrive - 8.56am [Mona Vale Rd at Kitchener St](https://tinyurl.com/3p9xzfyt). At the end of the walk the [bus stop](https://tinyurl.com/3rk87ben) has frequent buses that take about 15 mins to get to Wynyard or Chatswood. **🌳What to bring:** * Trailwalker shoes with good grip * 2 litres of water, optional hydralytes * BRING LUNCH & snacks. No food to buy on the way. * Light rain jacket depending on conditions * Sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim * Eagerness to explore **🌳Gratuity:** There will be a $10 cash gratuity for this walk or Pay ID alternatively. By ***RSVP*** to this meetup you agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of Aussie Explorers which can be found [here](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/). ***SAFETY WARNING:*** Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Please stay within sight of the group at all times. ***DISCLAIMER:*** Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below or Message me. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day. **Mark F** 😎

Great North Wak - Awesome Bushwalk from Chatswood to Thornleigh!
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30 PM**This is a fabulous bush walk with plenty of picturesque sites to see along the way!** **The route follows the peaceful, non-tidal waters of the Lane Cove River, tracing the valley from the weir at Fullers Bridge all the way up to the northern watershed near Thornleigh.** **We meet outside Chatswood Train Station opposite McDonalds at 9.30am sharp.** **We start by walking through some local back streets to reach the Blue Gum Walking Track which will take us to the Lane Cove River National Park.** **We will then join the Great North Walk trail to Thornleigh.** **There are steeper sections and rocky dry riverbeds. The scenery is diverse - quintessential Aussie bush, honeycomb sandstone and mossy valleys. We will meander through this beautiful piece of quiet Aussie bush with shaded gullies and blue gums. We won’t even realize that Ryde and Macquarie Park are close by.** **There is a steep 100m climb at the end of the hike to take us to Thornleigh Oval and a further 15 minutes along suburban streets to reach Thornleigh Train Station.** **Please bring own lunch and snacks as there are no options to buy any food along the way.** **We will aim to finish at Thornleigh Train Station by 3.30pm.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: About 18 kms.** **GRADE: Medium, some rocky bits but mostly on established tracks. A couple of ascends.** **NOTE: No exit points.** **SAFETY WARNING: Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Please stay within sight of the group at all times and do not walk in front of the leader. If you get lost, you are on your own and must find your own way home.** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** · **Be Prepared: Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring at least 2 litres of water (plenty of places to top up), lunch, snacks and dress for the weather. Wear sturdy walking shoes, trainers or running shoes are fine.** · **Follow Instructions: Please follow the instructions of the Host at all times and keep the Host within sight.** · **RSVP Responsibly and Be Ontime at the Designated Meeting Point: Update your RSVP if you can’t make it.** **GRATUITY: $10 applies to this event which can be paid in cash on the day or PayID is 0439 344987 Cristian Sylvestre.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries.** **However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings.** **By RSVPing to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below:** **[https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message (0439 344 987) rather than unnecessary updates on the comments section.**

Coast, History and Lookouts! Little Manly, Sydney’s Q Station and North Head.
Sat, Dec 19, 11:00 PM**Most of us have done the Taronga Zoo to Manly Walk or some version of it, right? How about a walk just as good, but different?** **We will meet at Circular Quay Wharf 3 in time to catch the 9.30am ferry. If you prefer to go straight to Manly, please be outside Max Brenner at Manly Wharf no later than 10am (ferry arrives at 9.52am). Please be on time.** **From here we will walk along the coast to Little Manly Cove and then make our way to North Head in the Sydney Harbour National Park.** **Part of this walk is along a 6-foot stone wall built to segregate the military area (no longer under military control) from the rest of the peninsula. This can get muddy so wear appropriate shoes.** **Then we will make our way to Sydney’s Q Station where people were quarantined. We will visit the Third Class Precinct, Hospital Precinct and Wharf Precinct where we will have a break and visit the small museum (there is a beach here for those that want to take a dip).** **We will then climb 250 steps to reach the Former First Class Precinct and wonder around before heading out.** **Although there are no guarantees, there is very little chance of being infected by anything serious (so they told me).** **From here, we will head to the North Fort Precinct along the Sanctuary Loop, a walking track that points out all the wildflowers along the way, and we will do the Fairfax Walk where we will spend time at the Burragula and Yiningma Lookouts, with glorious views of South Head and the city skyline. We will have lunch here.** **After lunch, we will complete the Sanctuary Loop, visit the Barracks Precinct and make our way back to Manly via Shelly Beach.** **As is customary with my walks where possible, there will be the opportunity for a gelato at The Corso (Anita Gelato is my recommendation, but there is also Messina’s and others, as well as ice-cream at Ben & Jerry’s and Copenhagen, and a number of frozen yogurt shops).** **We will aim to finish at around 3.30pm.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: About 16 km.** **GRADE: Medium, a few hills but nothing too strenuous.** **NOTE: Plenty of get-out points, just let the Host know if you leave the walk.** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** · **Be Prepared: Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water (refill points available), and dress for the weather.** · **Follow Instructions: Please follow the instructions of the Host at all times and keep the Host within sight** · **RSVP Responsibly and Be Ontime at the Designated Meeting Point: Update your RSVP if you can’t make it.** **GRATUITY: $10 applies to this event which can be paid in cash on the day or PayID is 0439 344987 Cristian Sylvestre.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries.** **However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings.** **By RSVPing to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below:** **[https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message (0439 344 987) rather than unnecessary updates on the comments section.**
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