Bird Watching Sydney

Monthly bird spotting walk in the botanical gardens: Information only

Stretching in the Park - FREE

What do you get when Yoga, Pilates and Massage all get together and have a baby? **Stretch Therapy**. Stretch class is the most fun of all the class types, as its not long muscular holds, not burning the muscles to exhaustion - it's you against you, feeling all of the fun sensations at your own pace, guided by the group to maximise mindfulness, breathing and execution of stretches. You will walk away feeling like you're floating after unlocking your body's natural tightness. All you need to bring is a yoga mat. About me? I'm obsessed with stretch therapy. Being consistent with stretch therapy results in my body being nearly always limber and full of energy. My sleep is the deepest it has ever been and unlike the gym, I can stretch anywhere resetting myself to baseline. Stretch therapy also improves your posture, balance and pain threshold. So come join my obsession: Stretching in the Park! We stretch every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning at 8am for 45 minutes in Hyde Park diagonally across from St Mary's Cathedral on the Park Street side. **How much does Stretch Therapy class cost?** Your first two classes are free! That's how much I believe in stretch therapy. Your first class is for information, your second class is for transformation - by the end of this class you will be hooked on how good your body feels after. So make sure you are accurate with your RSVP **What time should I arrive?** Between 7:45-7:55am. Class starts at 8am sharp. Give yourself some time and grace to set up your yoga mat. **What should I bring?** All you need is a yoga mat. Loose clothes or active wear are ideal, but not essential. **How flexible do I need to be?** That's the great thing about stretch therapy - you don't need to be flexible at all! Anyone can stretch and improve their base flexibility with a little consistency. It's never too late to start. **How do I find you?** Look for the yoga mats diagonally opposite St Marys Cathedral in Hyde Park on the large grassy section.

SSP FRIDAY - SUB BASE PLATYPUS & JACARANDAS IN BLOOM

Today we go to Sub Base Platypus then to see the jacarandas in bloom at Milson Park and McDougall Street in Kirribilli. We leave Chambers at 1030 to get the ferry across to Sub Base Platypus at Kirribilli. Lunch will be upstairs at the Kirribilli Hotel, booked for 1pm. 35-37 Broughton Street, opposite Milsons Point train station.

MATCHPOINT PICKLEBALL - Wednesday Auburn Twilight Social (BOOK VIA DESCRIPTION)

**This event listing is a placeholder. To secure your spot, please complete your booking via our TryBooking Website** **[BOOK TICKETS HERE](https://www.trybooking.com/DOYLL)** **MORE ABOUT US: [Matchpoint Pickleball Club Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/matchpointau?igsh=MjYxbXhvanlzaXh0)** Looking for something fun to do this Wednesday night? Come join us for an evening of pickleball and even better company! 🥳 ✨ What’s included? 🏓 2.5 hours of social pickleball 😄 A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for everyone 😄 Free Beginner Coaching and Paddle Hire is Provided 🎲 Board games and 🀄 mahjong between games in dedicated social space! 📍 Venue: 2 Percy St, Auburn ⏰: 7:00pm to 9:30pmP

🎨 She Sees Art — 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

🎨 **Shake things up and you'll see new colours.** **Please note: She Sees Art is a women-only group and event. Women of all backgrounds are welcome.** Why not mix up your weekend routine by joining like-minded women to explore art, discover new perspectives and enjoy a coffee and good company along the way? We'll start with coffee and a relaxed chat before heading to the **Australian Museum** to explore the **2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year**. The exhibition celebrates the natural world around us, showcasing spectacular flora, fauna and landscapes from Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. 🎉 **THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!** Thank you to everyone who has RSVP'd! We've reached our group limit for this visit to the Australian Museum, so RSVPs are now closed. If you'd like to attend, you're welcome to join the waitlist on Meetup. If a place becomes available, someone on the waitlist will have the opportunity to join us. Thanks for your understanding. **ART FOCUS** Nature photography · Wildlife · Landscapes · The natural world **WHERE WE'RE GOING** ☕ **Meeting point: Hydeaway Cafe, Hyde Park** 120 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000 We'll meet here at **10:00am** for coffee and a relaxed chat and will leave for the museum from this point at 10.30am. The walk to the museum is \~8 minutes. 🎨 **Art destination: Australian Museum** 1 William Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 We'll meet outside the museum at **10:40am** before heading in to explore the exhibition together. **Can't make the coffee? No problem!** You're very welcome to meet us outside the Australian Museum at 10:40am. * Women of all ages welcome * No art knowledge required, just curiosity! * Free to attend — exhibition entry is free; everyone pays for their own coffee and food **Coming on your own?** That's completely fine! She Sees Art is about enjoying art and culture together and getting to know other women in a relaxed, welcoming setting. I'll share any final updates, including what I'm wearing so you'll know who to look for, in the Meetup group chat. **Questions?** First time joining us, or have a question about the event? Feel free to email me at sheseesartsydney@gmail.com. I'm happy to help! I can't wait to see you all! 📷🌿 *Cover image: Fairyfloss by Lewis Burnett, Australian Museum*

MATCHPOINT PICKLEBALL -Sunday Twilight Pickleball Social (BOOK VIA DESCRIPTION)

**This event listing is a placeholder. To secure your spot, please complete your booking via our TryBooking Website** **[BOOK TICKETS HERE](https://www.trybooking.com/DOYLL)** **MORE ABOUT US: [Matchpoint Pickleball Club Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/matchpointau?igsh=MjYxbXhvanlzaXh0)** Looking for something fun to do this Wednesday night? Come join us for an evening of pickleball and even better company! 🥳 ✨ What’s included? 🏓 **6-Week DUPR League, Gauntlet Format** Play 2.5 hours of competitive games against players at your level. 🏆 **Prizes for the top 3 men and top 3 women** 🥇 6 free sessions 🥈 4 free sessions 🥉 2 free sessions 📊 Your best 4 of 6 weeks count. You need to attend at least 4 weeks to win a prize. 📍 2 Percy St, Auburn ⏰ 7:00pm to 9:30pm ( warm up at 6:45pm)

Taronga Zoo Wharf to Neutral Bay

It’s time to smell the roses and check out the jacarandas on this scenic walk. We start at Taronga Zoo Wharf and follow the coast past Bradleys Head, Sirius Cove, Mosman Bay, Cremorne Point and on to Neutral Bay viewing roses and jacarandas on the way. We will have lunch at The Oaks. Start location: Taronga Zoo Wharf. (Meet outside the wharf entrance.) Transport: The 9.50am F2 Taronga Zoo Ferry from Wharf 4 arrives at Taronga Zoo at 10.02am. We start walking at 10.05am. Distance: Whatever your GPS says at the end of the walk🤣 Terrain: Bush tracks, sealed roads and a couple of steep hills. Time: About 3 hours walking WHAT TO BRING: Please wear good bushwalking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, rain jacket, first aid kit and 2L water. DISCLAIMERS: Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimise risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, our Organisers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents or injuries that may occur during Meetup activities or events.

Third 6-a-side match @ Fairfield!

Hey mates! A third 5-a-side kickoff is happening **at** **Fairfield every Saturday from 8-9 pm**! Joining us is easy! Just download the Stranger Soccer app and register for free. Use the code **WELCOME** to book this match for free if this is your first game with us. Please DM us if you have any questions, and we hope to see you on the pitch!

Capertee Campground/ Navigation with maps / Car Camp Wknd

SUNSET Hike! 10kms Taronga, Balmoral to Chinaman's Beach! To WingMill!!!

Last Friday, 20 of us hiked Coogee to Bondi at sunset, and it was a beauty of an event! 22 degrees and sunny the forecast for this Friday, so let's get out there again and "Cheers" when the sun goes down... **TO START** a) I'll be at **Paragon Hotel** having a beer from **5pm**. I usually find an outdoor table. Will discuss live in whatsapp. b) We leave there at **535pm** to jump on a **545pm ferry to Taronga**. c) We **arrive Taronga Wharf at 6pm** for you North Shore folks. **THE HIKE.** ***Taronga to Balmoral***. It’s an Aussie fahkin' beauty of a due to its diversity… Of course the ***ferry ride from CQuay to Taronga (ferry leaves at 545pm - be early*** 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. **[NOTE: YOU MUST JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR THIS EVENT HERE AFTER YOU HIT ATTEND HERE ON MEETUP!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DfmBPEzG2ea5l6ub6kmh77)** From there the walk heads to ***Chowder Bay***, one of the coolest little beaches that not many Sydneysiders know of. There’s a café / 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. We head back into the bush for a 15min walk to the ***Balmoral Stairs*** that will guide us down to Balmoral Beach. Lovely Balmoral... hard to leave, but we'll bush climb into one of the nicest parts of Mosman, then descend onto **Chinaman's Beach**. By now it will be dark, so perhaps bring a roadie in your backpack to "Cheers" on the sand / water. We climb again then descend again to Spit Bridge where buses run every 5min to the pub... **WingMill** is a great little USA small bar in Neutral Bay - owner is from California, and he's a super nice guy. TOP wings, and one of the best smash burgers north of the bridge (personally I love their buffalo chicken burger). That **Isaac Eats** fella has an instagram video about it **[HERE](https://www.instagram.com/reels/C_P68GbyLO7/)**. Post WingMill? Well... let's see what time it is, and who's keen to carry on... buses run every 5min to the CBD. ***(SAFETY NOTE: I'm recommending a head lamp if you don't have one, but "I'll just use my mobile phone's light" was sufficient last time. For safety and future events get to KMart... they are $10)*** See you for a fun Friday session! 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.** $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. ***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.

Jacaranda Blooms Walk 🌸 Milsons Point to North Sydney ~12KM

The Lower North Shore is turning purple and we've launched TrekMeet. Join us for our annual special **Jacaranda walk while celebrating TrekMeet launch,** and exploring the famous and secret bloom spots across Sydney’s north shore. Expect moderate hills, some stairs, and a steady pace of around **4 km/h** with photo stops along the way. **Good fitness is recommended, and keep your phone/camera charged for plenty of Jacaranda photos!** 🌸 There are multiple exit points if needed. **Before you RSVP, be sure to read the following:** * This event is hosted on **TrekMeet,** a free offline hiking app without ads, I built with and for this community, and would love your support if you could [please ](https://trekmeet.com/event/9eb21368-6369-43c2-8621-1c8df20043d4?from=9xOdy7cJLyewPf1Nkak5XAkdmtI2)**[RSVP here, no waitlist](https://trekmeet.com/event/9eb21368-6369-43c2-8621-1c8df20043d4?from=9xOdy7cJLyewPf1Nkak5XAkdmtI2), or search TrekMeet and join OZ Outdoors**. Our group is moving there in coming months, and we use the app to share live location and chat at one place. * **Difficulty**: Easy to Moderate. Urban streets, parks and a few inclines. * **Start at 5:00 PM (arrive by 4:50 PM)** outside Milsons Point Railway Station (Kirribilli side) - Ennis Road. **Finish at North Sydney**, near the metro/station. * **Route:** We’ll begin at Milsons Point, heading through Wendy’s Secret Garden and Lavender Bay to explore a hidden location, before wandering through Kirribilli Village, lined with blooming Jacarandas. Our next stop will be the iconic McDougall Street and Milson Park — Sydney’s most photographed Jacaranda spot. From there, we’ll follow quiet trails to Forsyth Park, another hidden gem full of purple blooms, before wrapping up near North Sydney — just in time for drinks at the Greenwood Hotel, or you can take the Metro or train back home. * **Gratuity:** Free **Important - Please Read:** * **What to Bring:** Wear comfy shoes, bring **hydration (1 litre, we have many refills along the way), snacks/lunch,** sunscreen, a hat, and weather protection. * **RSVP responsibly** – Treat it as a commitment; update or cancel 12–24 hrs before. * **Arrive early** – All route/gear info is in the description; hosts can’t field messages during the event. * **Stay together** – It's a volunteer-led community walk; keep the host in sight and let them know if you leave. * **Safety first** – **Your safety is your own responsibility**! You agree to follow host instructions, public-health orders and OZ Outdoors guidelines: [https://www.meetup.com/ozoutdoors](https://www.meetup.com/ozoutdoors) * **Get involved** – You're welcome to send the host feedback or let us know if you’d like to lead such walks. **Connect with Us:** * Facebook Private Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ozoutdoors](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ozoutdoors) * Instagram: [https://instagram.com/ozoutdoors.syd](https://instagram.com/ozoutdoors.syd)

Great North Walk Mt Kuring Gai to Hornsby via Berowra 22km med-hard

Fantastic 22.3 km one-way trail from Hornsby to Mount Kuring-gai traverses Berowra Valley National Park and includes sections like the Blue Gum Walk and Tunks Ridge Reserve. Expect varied terrain with steep sections, particularly as you approach Mount Kuring-gai, where you'll encounter panoramic views. The route also passes by Fishponds and Berowra Creek. Be prepared for a challenging hike that requires stamina and resilience, especially during the final ascent. A few ups and downs and a good challenging walk, finish with a cold beer in 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)