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Catamaran sailing Lake Macquarie (camping caravan park)

Catamaran sailing Lake Macquarie (camping caravan park)

Fri, Oct 16, 11:00 PM
From YHA Sailing & Outdoor Club, Sydney & Newcastle
4.5

Please email directly and supply information below, as well as RSVP. Also use email for queries (not Meetup messages). Cost and more details are below. Enjoy pretty Lake Macquarie (2 hours from Sydney) while zipping along on our catamarans and getting a good introduction to sailing. More exciting than being on a yacht ! We have 18-foot, 16-foot and 14-foot catamarans. No experience is required. Come for either the weekend or a day (we recommend coming for the weekend). Email Mark Lovi (yhasailingbookings@gmail.com) as well as RSVPing. He will then send you details. In your email, please advise the following: * Do you have your own transport ? If so, are you prepared to give others lifts ? * If you don't have your own transport, what suburb do you live in ? * Contact phone number. * Do you have a tent ? We can hire but you must have your own sleeping bag. * Can you swim (we wear lifejackets but cannot take non-swimmers) * Are you reasonably agile ? We don’t need super athletes, but you are sitting on a flat deck (not a seat) and you need to be able to move 3 metres to the other side of the boat at reasonable speed. A simple test is whether you can lie flat on a carpet and stand up within 4 seconds without using furniture. * We cannot take people weighing more than 95 kg (even if agile). COST: Sailing fee $70 (weekend); $40 (day), camping $26, lift $15, tent hire $10. You need your own sleeping bag. This is a group event and requires people to be on time to assist in rigging boats. If coming Saturday, arrive by 10:00 am ready for the outdoors. If coming for the day only be prepared to stay until 6pm. For Sunday, be prepared to arrive by 9am and stay until 5pm. Camping is at a caravan park with facilities. We are a long-established sailing group run by the YHA. We hold sailing weekends every 4 weeks. NO SAILING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Catamaran sailing is a fun and exciting way to experience the water, as the boats zip along in the wind. The boats are easy to sail and offer a good opportunity for anyone who wants to learn or experience sailing by getting some practice on either handling the jib, trapezing (hanging out the side of the boat on a harness) or skippering. We are not a "racing" group, we just like to be on the water and away from Sydney for a weekend, taking it easy.

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Catamaran sailing Lake Macquarie (camping caravan park)

Catamaran sailing Lake Macquarie (camping caravan park)

Fri, Nov 13, 11:00 PM
From YHA Sailing & Outdoor Club, Sydney & Newcastle
4.5

Please email directly and supply information below, as well as RSVP. Also use email for queries (not Meetup messages). Cost and more details are below. Enjoy pretty Lake Macquarie (2 hours from Sydney) while zipping along on our catamarans and getting a good introduction to sailing. More exciting than being on a yacht ! We have 18-foot, 16-foot and 14-foot catamarans. No experience is required. Come for either the weekend or a day (we recommend coming for the weekend). Email Mark Lovi (yhasailingbookings@gmail.com) as well as RSVPing. He will then send you details. In your email, please advise the following: * Do you have your own transport ? If so, are you prepared to give others lifts ? * If you don't have your own transport, what suburb do you live in ? * Contact phone number. * Do you have a tent ? We can hire but you must have your own sleeping bag. * Can you swim (we wear lifejackets but cannot take non-swimmers) * Are you reasonably agile ? We don’t need super athletes, but you are sitting on a flat deck (not a seat) and you need to be able to move 3 metres to the other side of the boat at reasonable speed. A simple test is whether you can lie flat on a carpet and stand up within 4 seconds without using furniture. * We cannot take people weighing more than 95 kg (even if agile). COST: Sailing fee $70 (weekend); $40 (day), camping $26, lift $15, tent hire $10. You need your own sleeping bag. This is a group event and requires people to be on time to assist in rigging boats. If coming Saturday, arrive by 10:00 am ready for the outdoors. If coming for the day only be prepared to stay until 6pm. For Sunday, be prepared to arrive by 9am and stay until 5pm. Camping is at a caravan park with facilities. We are a long-established sailing group run by the YHA. We hold sailing weekends every 4 weeks. NO SAILING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Catamaran sailing is a fun and exciting way to experience the water, as the boats zip along in the wind. The boats are easy to sail and offer a good opportunity for anyone who wants to learn or experience sailing by getting some practice on either handling the jib, trapezing (hanging out the side of the boat on a harness) or skippering. We are not a "racing" group, we just like to be on the water and away from Sydney for a weekend, taking it easy.

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🌈 Day trip - Katoomba Falls, Katoomba Cascades & spectacular lookouts 🌿🦎🐿

🌈 Day trip - Katoomba Falls, Katoomba Cascades & spectacular lookouts 🌿🦎🐿

Sat, Oct 3, 12:45 AM
From Live Big! Sydney Walking and Social Meetup
4.7

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 3 October 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 10.45am. 🚌 MEETING POINT: Scenic World Bus Stop. 🚌 Bus departs from the Bus Stop, in front of Carrington Hotel, Katoomba Street just few minutes walk from Katoomba station. 🚻 Meet the group outside public toilet block, opposite Scenic World. 🚌 END POINT: Echo Point Bus Stop for bus trip back to Katoomba station. 🏨 You may stay up for the long weekend in Katoomba, Leura, Blackheath, Wentworth Falls, Medlow Bath etc to explore the beautiful Blue Mountains. ******************************************** 🥾 DISTANCE: 10.5km - point to point. 🥾 GRADE: Moderate/slightly Hard on a steady pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, creeks crossing, steep climbs with lots and lots of stairs. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. ******************************************** 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🌈 Katoomba Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Blue Mountains. During and after rainfalls would be at its best with magnificent views at the lookouts along the trails from Giant Stairway, Three Sisters at Echo Point, Katoomba Cascades and Katoomba Falls. 🚌 Upon arrival at Katoomba station, we will hit the town centre to catch a bus in front of Carrington Hotel, Katoomba Street bus stop to Scenic World bus stop. 🚶We will start our exciting adventure from Scenic World down to Katoomba Falls stopping at few lookouts with awesome views across the valley. 🚶‍♀️After photo sessions and selfies at Katoomba Falls, we’ll walk up the stairs for BYO lunch break at one of the lookouts. 🚶We’ll continue our exciting adventure towards Katoomba Cascades along few other gorgeous lookouts. 🚶‍♀️After another photo sessions and selfies, we’ll continue towards Echo Point (Three Sisters) stopping for photos and selfies at another awesome lookouts. 🚌 Our adventure ends at Echo Point bus stop for a bus back to Katoomba station. ℹ️ NOTE - you’re welcome to spend longer time at Echo Point checking out the shops, a drinks or bite to eat etc. 🚌 Your’ll make your own way to Katoomba station at your own leisure. ******************************************** ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: ℹ️ Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. ℹ️ For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ✅ If you’re not sticking with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you! ❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! ******************************************** 🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒
👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt is not suitable for this walk.
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots, good grip walking shoes or trail runners highly recommended.
💦 At least 1.8L of water, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks.
🥪 Snacks and packed lunch.
🧢 Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
⛑ Basic First Aid kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes, pain reliever and hand sanitiser.
🧥Light raincoat or a poncho ($2 from Kmart) just in case of wet weather. 🤩 Great sense of fun and adventure! ********************************************* 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION: $10 CASH per person for this event. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📱Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Katoomba Falls day walk. 📲 Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks! ********************************************* 🚆 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ 🚗 Commuter carpark at Goldsmith Place, Katoomba station opposite the bus stop and Hotel Gearin. 🏃‍♂️ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. It’s rude and disrespectful for turning up late! ✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast, train schedule from Central etc. So relax! 😉 ❗️If you do not agree with any of the above Terms & Disclaimer, please DO NOT join this event! 📲 Any question, please send me a TEXT message well before meeting time to avoid any confusion. 🌈 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

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⛰️🍂 OCT LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY @ BLACKHEATH & KATOOMBA 🌲🏨⛺️🌌🌄🌠

⛰️🍂 OCT LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY @ BLACKHEATH & KATOOMBA 🌲🏨⛺️🌌🌄🌠

Sat, Oct 3, 12:00 AM
From Live Big! Sydney Walking and Social Meetup
4.7

📝 PLEASE READ BELOW DESCRIPTION FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** ⛺️ LOCATION ⛺️ MT YORK CAMPGROUND Mt York Road Mt Victoria NSW 2786 🌍 Refer Google maps - pics no. 2 & 3 for campground location. 🏨 Those who wish to glam up at a hotel, motel, caravan park, Airbnb or anywhere you fancy, due to long weekend please make a booking online asap at a nearby towns - Blackheath, Katoomba, Leura, Medlow Bath, Mt Victoria etc. ✅ You may come or leave home at anytime or any days. You may also stay few more days to explore the Blue Mountains.

✅ I’d recommend taking Friday, 2nd October off, chuck a sickie or POETS from work. Lots of things to do and see around the area. 🚙 I’m planning to arrive at the campground on Friday afternoon to get the campsite for the group on first come first served. 😉 🚗 Mt Victoria train station is about 10 minutes drive from the campground, Blackheath about 15 minutes drive, Lithgow about 40 minutes drive and Katoomba is about 25 minutes drive. ******************************************** ⛰️ Mount York Campground is about 6 km from Mount Victoria station, a natural site that at 1061 metres has commanding views over the western plains, many layers of Aboriginal and European heritage, several convict built roads (now walking tracks) and remnants of the old convict-built roads (1823-1829) can still be seen. 🏕️ The campground is a small to medium sized camping area, suitable for tents and caravans. A popular climbing area, awesome view at the lookouts, walking trails and historic roads.. 🌅 The campground is one of the best places to watch the sunset and stargazing. 🌠🌄🌌 🚻 FACILITIES: 🏕️ Camp near your vehicle, picnic area, drop toilets, limited fire pits, lookouts, walking, rock climbing and bike trails. 💦 NOTE- no tap water or showers, so please come well prepared. 🚿 I have basic shower tent that you’re welcome to use. BYO washing water, towel and shower gel. 🚗 The campground is accessible by regular 2WD with sealed road and carpark beside the road. 🛜 Mobile reception throughout the campground. 🏕️ WHAT TO BRING (CAMPERS): 🏕️ ⛺️ All creature comforts including camping gear - tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat or air mattress, blankets etc. 🥘 Food, snacks, drinking and washing water at least 15 litres, dish liquid, wash basin, portable gas stove, butane gas, fold up table, chairs, pots, pans, plates, cutlery, mug, wet wipes, rubbish bags, gazebo or tarps for shelter or cooking station and chill out area. 🔦 Torch or headlight (preferred), tent light, powerbank/charger etc. 🧥 Warm jacket, thermals, beanie and warm clothes. It’s cooler temperatures at night. 🔥 Firewood (if No Fire Ban) per bag per person. I will check with the Council and RFS closer to the date. 🚗 Bring everything that you can think useful that can fit in your car including kitchen sink! 🪣🛒 📝 Options for Things To Do & See will be communicated upon confirmation via group WhatsApp. ******************************************** 🌲 IMPORTANT NOTES: 🌲 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: Attending this event is at your own risk. Organisers accepts no liability of any kind during and after this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ✅ Further information will be communicated via WhatsApp group chat upon confirmation - how to meet and identify the group, itinerary and other finer details etc. ✅ This event will be finalised a week before depending on weather condition. 🔥 I will confirm with the Council and RFS website for any fire ban, alerts etc. for the weekend. 🥘 NO, you’re not required to do a cook off on the campfire. You can cook, eat, drink or do whatever you like at the campground. So, just relax, no pressure! Hopefully the weather is kind to us for this October long weekend event. 🤞 ******************************************** 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION 💵 💰 $35 PRE-PAID per person. Non refundable if you cancel or No Show. ✅ Includes all planned walks - day outs and sunset/night walks. 📲 Please send me a TEXT message for payment details or via PayID to my mobile; 0405038557 by cob Friday, 25th September to confirm your spot. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Mt York camp. ✅ Once payment made, please TEXT me receipt of payment. 💰$10 late fee for late payment confirmation after Friday, 25th September! ⏰ There are few things for me to finalise behind the scene that takes quite a lot of my time to ensure this event runs smoothly. 💬 I will add those who made a pre-payment to group WhatsApp on Saturday, 26th September for further details of this exciting event - our exact location, optional walks, day outs, sunset/night walks etc. ******************************************** 📝 NOTE - this event is suitable for a newbie (campers) with no camping experience required. 🚗 If you require a lift or able to offer a lift with share petrol and toll costs from your closest station, require a pickup from Mt Victoria station or wish to hire a tent etc, please update on comments section or send me a TEXT message. 📲 Any other questions, please send me a TEXT message to avoid any confusion. 🌿 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🍂 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

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GREECE & GREEK ISLANDS-15 days-2027 - $4995 - Private Escorted Small Group Tour!

GREECE & GREEK ISLANDS-15 days-2027 - $4995 - Private Escorted Small Group Tour!

Mon, Oct 12, 12:00 AM
From "UNRAVEL TRAVEL" Tours-Trips-Retreats-Meetup-Group!
4.5

**“TRIP to GREECE & GREEK ISLANDS”** for 15 days, 4 star hotels, professionally organised, fully guided small group tour (Max 12 people) **PRICE:** $4995 Twin Share + Air. **EXPLORE** it’s Myths, Gods & Heroes. Come and see the amazing Cultural & Historical ancient sites in Greece. Full Itinerary available on request. **OPTIONAL EXTRA**: Dubai stopover for 2 days plus 2 days longer in Athens. **OPERATING PRIVATE TOURS** to SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING PLACES IN THE WORLD with MEETUP GROUPS. Following the successful trips to Cambodia, Vietnam, Africa, China, Greece, Egypt and Turkey, Mexico Cuba Russia Hungary Austria Poland Chez Republic Lithuania Latvia Estonia Slovakia, we’re touring many of these places again in 2023 & 2024. **CONTACT:** Please call George on 0435 801 602 with questions if interested.

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One of the Best Hikes in Australia! Classic Grand Canyon Circuit.

One of the Best Hikes in Australia! Classic Grand Canyon Circuit.

Sat, Sep 26, 12:00 AM
From Aussie Explorers
4.8

**If you don’t like this hike, you won’t like many others. It’s one of the best hikes anywhere in Australia!** **We will start at Blackheath Train Station (meet outside the train station on the Great Western Highway side) at 10am sharp (a train leaves Central at 7:28am from Platform 7 and arrives at Blackheath Station at 9:54am).** **From here we will follow the Popes Glen Track to Govett’s Leap Lookout, where you will see one of the most impressive views in the Blue Mountains.** **After a short break, we will follow the Cliff Top Track to the nearby waterfall with amazing views over the valley until we reach Evans Lookout where we will have lunch.** **After lunch, we will descend down the numerous steps into the cooler Grand Canyon.** **Following the Grand Canyon Track, we will pass waterfalls and tunnels (hopefully see some yabbies in the waterways), and then gradually climb through Neates Glen out to the carpark, about 200 metres higher than the canyon.** **After that, we follow the Braeside Trail up the road, finishing back at Blackheath Train Station.** **We will aim to get finish by 3.30pm, from where we can catch a train back to Katoomba or Sydney.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: About 16 km.** **GRADE: Medium, Grade 3.** **NOTE: No get-out points. Maybe able to call an Uber from one of the lookouts, but not sure. Please let the Host know if you leave the walk.** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** · **Be Prepared: Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring 2L of water (refill points at lookouts) and dress for the weather. I would recommend hydralyte tablets, snacks, lunch and sun protection.** · **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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Meetup offers a platform to connect with others through local groups and events that match your interests. Whether you’re into nature hikes or urban adventures, there’s a community waiting for you.

Just use Meetup to browse groups focusing on camping adventures around Sydney. It’s a great place to meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts and explore new places.

Joining a camping group on Meetup connects you with like-minded individuals who share a passion for the great outdoors. Participate in scheduled trips and gain new friends.

Yes, you can join multiple hiking and camping groups on Meetup to diversify your outdoor adventures. Each group offers unique events and experiences.

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To RSVP for a camping event, locate the event on the Meetup group page and use the RSVP button to confirm your attendance. Keeping this updated helps organizers plan better.

If no groups match your interest, consider starting your own! Meetup provides the tools for you to create and manage new groups, attracting others with shared interests.

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Yes, anyone can start a group and host events. If you're passionate about camping, starting a group is a great way to bring enthusiasts together for shared outdoor experiences.

Some groups may be inactive or sporadic due to their organizers’ availability. Regularly check for new hiking or camping updates, or consider reaching out to join forces with like-minded peers.

Most Sydney camping events are in person to fully enjoy nature. However, occasional coordinating or planning sessions might be online. Check details on each event page.

Typically, yes. Most organizers expect participants to bring essential camping gear. Check with the specific Meetup events to confirm any required equipment you may need.

Attend pre-trip meetings if available for detailed preparation. Ensure your camping gear is complete, communicate with group members, and check weather conditions closer to your trip date.