Car Camping Sydney

Nakasendo Way Japan by E Bike

Nakasendo Way by E Bike Tokyo to Kyoto about 500 km of cycle paths, back roads and forest paths, medium grade cycling made easier by modern E Bikes Cycling about 50km per day crossing two mountain passes, amazing scenery and fabulous ancient well preserved villages, think Megome and Tsumago plus Kiso Valley for those amazing thatched roof houses. Mountain views, rolling hills and the lakes of Suwa and Biwa the latter Japan's largest lake and we get to cycle around 2/3 of it on fairly flat cycle paths! Please ask for a full itinerary including day by day cycling and KM, accommodation At the time of RSVP please email david@discoverytravel.com.au your name and mobile number failure to do so at time of RSVP you will be moved to not going! Price is $2450 per person twin share plus bike hire as below. Deposit is non refundable and change and or cancellation fees apply for any cancellations, ask for details. Luggage are not included can be forwarded each day or over several days to reduce cost as remote cycling at its best! Bike racks and bags can be rented too. You are welcome to bring your own bike! **Cycling:** Bike hire is not included standard road bikes aprox jpy19000 per week Ebike aprox JPY24000 per week see link for more details [https://cycletrip.jp/ja/item_detail.html?s=471](https://cycletrip.jp/ja/item_detail.html?s=471) (The giant E Bikes are fabulous and comfortable to ride, fitting is extremely important) *Most days can be shortened or skipped by train if you wish* **Rinko bag:** These are required to take bikes onto trains, wheels need to be removed to fit into the bag and shoulder carried onto trains (We can mix in and help each other) Rinko bags can be pre purchased on Amazon or in Japan at Mont Bell (fabulous Japanese outdoor store) [https://www.montbell.com/jp/en/products/detail/1130425](https://www.montbell.com/jp/en/products/detail/1130425) **Cycling:** I suggest e bikes but if you are a hard-core cyclist welcome to take a road bike, Japan is a fabulous country for bike packing. Itinerary may change. This is an international travel trip and travel insurance with unlimited medical cover, including existing conditions is compulsory. By RSVP 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/](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/) Aussie Explorers organisers and leaders accept no liability during this meetup, leaders try to ensure the safety and well-being of members at all times however as this is a weekend away travelling, exploring different areas and hiking in the great outdoors accidents happen, please take responsibility for your own safety and your belongings. Deposits are non-refundable, final price is subject to currency fluctuation. **Inclusions:** Accommodation and leader throughout, gpx file if you would like it to navigate on your phone. **Additional:** Luggage transfers each day are about AUD$15 if you would like it, Bike Rental is about JPY24000 per week, both us extras which add up best get a quote. Rinko Bag is about JPY9990 purchased in Japan

Let's dance David Bowie festival Carinda NSW

Let’s Dance Carinda is where stardust meets red dirt, where glitter collides with the outback, and where every soul is invited to shine. Inspired by the legendary David Bowie, this isn’t just a festival—it’s a full-blown transformation. Under vast country skies, Carinda becomes a living, breathing spectacle of sound, colour, and fearless self-expression. Expect dazzling costumes, iconic music, and a dancefloor that doesn’t quit. Here, the strange is celebrated, the bold are at home, and the night belongs to those who dare to be different. Tickets online include camping at the showground with toilets or book a motel byo campervan Event details will be released soon purchase tickets in advance here: [https://lets-dance-carinda.square.site/?fbclid=IwdGRzaATspJpjbGNrBOykhXBkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe8XV98zpQyChDrsnJe8qID-2bEf6jsSQUzIJL7Ue4xodhOHtcacL6dKQ7CRM_aem_NRua3_q5GXZWRrJAJXFA7g&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1dennhbe5pl6d](https://lets-dance-carinda.square.site/?fbclid=IwdGRzaATspJpjbGNrBOykhXBkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe8XV98zpQyChDrsnJe8qID-2bEf6jsSQUzIJL7Ue4xodhOHtcacL6dKQ7CRM_aem_NRua3_q5GXZWRrJAJXFA7g&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1dennhbe5pl6d) Yen and I will travel out a couple of days earlier maybe via Lightening Ridge you are welcome to follow us plans TBA 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)

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

📝 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)

Catamaran sailing Lake Macquarie (camping caravan park)

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.

Monday Social Bootcamp Fitness Session

Welcome to Sydney's greatest social bootcamp! We are a large group of young professionals that love working out with friends on Mondays and Wednesdays. Most of our members tell us they found their best friends in Sydney thanks to us, and we hope you do too. You're guranteed to be personally introduced to 20-30 young professionals upon arrival. Our group is a huge network of people built up over many years (we're the first social bootcamp) and our members join us for regular social and big parties. You can find us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2128070553991231 Bootcamp is FREE for the first 20 people who RSVP to each session and then a thrifty $5 for everyone else. To keep it fair, the rule is if you RSVP in the first 20 spots, but later change your RSVP to "not going" (at any time), there's a $20 fee. Location: (see map) Elizabeth St foopath near Museum Station bus stand C Bootcamp meeting location, where the park's footpath meets Elizabeth St next to Museum bus stand "C". From the ANZAC monument walk 75 meters straight down the footpath to Elizabeth St. This is also close to the statue of bullets (Aboriginal War memorial). It's also 75 meters from Museum Station (corner of Elizabeth St & Liverpool St) but there are some blue construction fences between the meeting point and Museum Station. Please make sure you update your RSVP for each session (you can do this on the Meetup app). It's helpful to check who is going to each session. If you're a newbie, keep an eye out for the "Regulars". These guys and girls come to bootcamp consistently and give 100% effort at each session. They are also people you're most likely to see again and become friends. We currently have 20 Regulars, growing each month. Arrival: Please arrive at 6:20pm. Check in with an organiser, say hi to old friends and new. If you're not free, please have a $5 note. Unlike other Meetup groups, we are pedantic about keeping our attendance list accurate. That's why it's important you RSVP. Please have a Meetup photo that clearly shows what you look like. This helps the instructors and other bootcampers to remember you. FAQs How much does Bootcamp cost? FREE for the first 20 RSVPs in each session - see above. To qualify for the free list, you must arrive by 6:25pm (and introduce yourself to all the newbies if you've been to more than 6 bootcamps and aren't a newbie yourself--this doesn't apply to newbies but ensures that all newbies are introduced to lots of the regulars). What should I bring? As little as possible as there are no lockers or storage unfortunately. Bring what you can carry while you run. How fit do I need to be? You should be above average fitness, with no health conditions or injuries. Our workouts are highly organised and vary from week to week but as a test, you should be able to do: 60 second plank, 20 sit ups, 20 squats, 20 pushups (on the knees for girls) and 20 jumping jacks. You should also be able to jog for at least 3km without stopping. How many people attend? On average, about 20-30 or so people come each week. We prioritise members that have fun, work hard and make friends. How do I find you? Look for a group of people dressed to exercise at our meeting spot. During bootcamp, if you do not feel well enough to exercise or have an injury, you should let someone know and leave the session immediately. Exercise with your head as much as your body. Attending any bootcamp session is absolutely at your own risk. We accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, injury or damage arising in any way. We want you to have fun and meet new people while you workout, but only if you're already reasonably fit and healthy. We are after all an organised recreational group and your leaders are not certified or professionally acknowledged, so you should accept this if you attend. We hope you understand. Have fun.

Starlight Trail Hike

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

**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.**

Make friends! FREE car ride Blue Mts Wentworth Falls! Bring food/buy there-easy!

FREE car ride Blue Mts Wentworth Falls! Bring food/buy there-easy! Text Luke if coming to reserve your seat in the cars 0418499490 ASAP as seats are limited! here are the details... we pick you up at YHA rawson place (right next to central railway station) at 9.30m and arrive at the free car park at Wentworth Falls at 11.30am (so you can join us by train or drive yourself-your choice, just text Luke so we can meet up) You can buy takeaway at many inexpensive places there (or bring your own food-your choice). then we drive to Wentworth Falls Lake to picnic and chat and make new friends. after we drive to Wentworth Falls for magnificent photo opportunities! Below are the links with more info, Wentworth Falls picnic area is a scenic spot to lunch while enjoying views from several world-class lookouts. It's a good starting point for many walking tracks in this popular part of Blue Mountains National Park. [https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/wentworth-falls-picnic-area?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page&utm_term=plcid_12259187690099552332&utm_content=Wentworth%20Falls%20picnic%20area%20-%20Wentworth%20Falls](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/wentworth-falls-picnic-area?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google+My+Business+Page&utm_term=plcid_12259187690099552332&utm_content=Wentworth%20Falls%20picnic%20area%20-%20Wentworth%20Falls) Text Luke to RSVP your FREE place in the car ASAP and then phone Luke when you arrive at the YHA 0418499490 easy!

Two Creeks Track walk

Coogee campfire jam

Let's play and sing near the beautiful Coogee Beach! Bring an instrument if you have one, or you can just sing, or you can just join us and enjoy the music. We meet near the statue of the lifesaver and the ANZAC soldier, which is at the south end of the walkway not far from Barzura cafe and the Surf Life Saving Club. https://maps.app.goo.gl/C5G2MroHtbhPrqMb7 If it is raining, we usually meet in the huts uphill from the usual meeting point. In case of severe weather (chance of thunderstorms etc.), check this event page or text me before you come. My number is in the "how to find us" details once you RSVP. Please note that most of the regulars do not RSVP on Meetup, so the RSVP list on here should not be taken to reflect actual attendance numbers, there is always a healthy attendance each week. Matt

🚗 Day Out - Hanging Rock, Anvil Rock & Wind Eroded Cave ⛰️🚶‍♂️🧗🏻‍♂️ 🧺 🌿🍂

⛰️ This is once a year event from this group. So don’t miss out! ⛰️ 🍂 ⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! 🗓 DATE: Sunday, 4 October 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 10.55am - late start! 🚆 MEETING POINT: (start & finish) Blackheath station at the carpark, Station Street entry/exit. 🥾 DISTANCE: 🚶12 km return from/to Hanging Rock Parking Area to/from Hanging Rock Lookout. 🚶‍♂️OPTIONAL - short walk about 1 km return from/to the carpark to Anvil Rock Lookout and Wind Eroded Cave. 🚗 NOTE - a car is required to reach these places. Long way to walk to all of them from the station! 🥾 GRADE: Moderate on a relaxing pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, stair climbs and a bit of rock scramblings. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🚆8.24am - train departs Central, arrives at Blackheath station at 10.52am. 🚗 10.55am - meet at Blackheath station carpark, Station Street entry/exit. ℹ️ Meet and greet and short briefing, car pooling arrangement etc. 🅿️ 11.15am - meet in front of the gate at Hanging Rock Parking Area, Ridgewell Road (refer photo no. 3 - Burramoko Fire Trail) about 1.5km or 5 minutes drive from Blackheath station. 🚶‍♂️We will begin our adventure to Hanging Rock, about 12km return from/to the parking area. 🚶‍♂️The walk is fairly easy/moderate mainly on management trails with a fantastic gorge views along Burramoko Ridge (Hanging Rock) trails, in the Grose Wilderness of Blue Mountains National Park. 🤳 This walk is a relaxing day out on a spectacular Baltzer Lookout, with amazing views over the valleys and plenty of photo opportunities. 🧺 We will have BYO lunch at the Hanging Rock whilst soaking up the views. 🥪🧃 🧗🏻‍♂️ If you wish to walk to the end of Hanging Rock, please be aware that you will need to leap over an 80cm gap that plummets down over 20m that separates Hanging Rock from the main cliff! 📝 OPTIONAL - Anvil Rock Lookout and Wind Eroded Cave. 🚗 About 9km (one way) or 15 minutes drive from Hanging Rock Parking Area and Blackheath station to Anvil Rock Lookout and Wind Eroded Cave. 🤳 We will spend time for photos and selfies at both places (about 200 metres from each other from the carpark) with awesome views before heading home via Blackheath station. ⚠️ 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 adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. ✅ If you’re not keeping up the pace 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! ✅ 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. Easy! ❎ NO facilities on the trails, please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops or 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.
❎ 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. ⛑ Basic First Aid kit. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and hand sanitiser. 🧥 Light raincoat or a poncho 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) & Hanging Rock. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks! 🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services etc. https://transportnsw.info 🚗 You may offer a lift from your closest station on the way or from/to Blackheath station to Hanging Rock, Anvil Rock and Wind Eroded Cave. 🚕 Those without a car, please update on comments section to organise a carpool with share costs. 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message to avoid any confusion. 📵 NOTE - I do not answer calls, text messages or updates on comments section on the day after meeting time! ⛰️ Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

🌸CQ🌸Harbour Bridge🌸Harbourside walk to Balmoral Beach🌸

MEETING: Circular Quay Wharf 2 🌸✈️🌸 TIME: 10:15 🌸⏰🌸 DETAILS: This walk is nothing short of spectacular! We head from Circular Quay via The Rocks over the Harbour Bridge, via Bradley’s Head, Harbourside Beaches, Taylors Cove, Middle Head, views the entire way! 🌸⛱🌸 LUNCH: Chowder Bay, Harbourside 🌸🍽🌸 COST:💲5️⃣ cash gratuity or (donation)for this walk.💵 🌸💲🌸 DISTANCE: 1️⃣4️⃣kms 🌸🦋🌸 THIS WALK IS GRADED AS: Stunning! Ups, downs, tracks, stairs…. All worth it 🌸☀️🌸 GET OUT POINTS: a Bus or ferry is always just around the corner 🌸🚦🌸 TRANSPORT: Bus/ ferry from Balmoral back to CQ… many other options to other destinations 🌸✈️🌸 GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING: 🌸💃🌸 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING A FRIEND PLEASE MESSAGE ME, unfortunately only the 2 legged kind, and not the 4 legged kind are included. 🌸🥰🌸 I am always open to suggestions if there is a destination/hike/walk you’d like to do…just message me 🌸 👣🌸 A heads up for newcomers and first timers. Our walking group is a fabulous Melting Pot of cultures, backgrounds, professions and life experiences. We love our Walks. We are INCLUSIVE OF EVERYONE………if you’re: kind, nice, fun, polite and respectful. 🌸😘🌸 On that note…. In recent times my walks are at capacity, which I’m capping at 40. Regulars, regardless of numbers are always welcome….just PM me if you’re on a waitlist. 🌸♥️🌸 We walk at a medium pace of 4kms per hour, stopping for breaks and to take in the views. It is a reasonable expectation that the group stays together. It is your responsibility to stay in line of sight. If you cannot walk at this pace, I will let you know of the next get out point. This is not negotiable. 🌸🐌🌸 As this is a walking group, bikes, ebikes, scooters, escooters, and pogo sticks are not compatible or welcome. 🌸👣🌸 Grading for my walks:
Easy: Mainly flat, suburban, loads of get out points, up to 14kms.
Easy-Medium: some stairs, a few uneven surfaces, up to 15kms.
Medium: Stairs, rocks, coastal beaches/sand, ups, downs, get out points limited, up to 17kms
Medium-Hard: uneven surfaces, need to take extreme care and be hike fit. Few get out points. Tracks, uneven surfaces, steep inclinations and limited resources. 🌸👯‍♀️🌸 WALKING GUIDELINES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 🌸✍️🌸 Carry sufficient food and water (2 litres) for the expected conditions of the walk. Pls don’t separate from the group, unless you let someone know, preferably me. The waitlist is completely discretionary….reliable regulars will ALWAYS be included. 🆗……….If you are a no show, you will not be welcome to join a future walk with me. (It’s a courtesy kind of thing). If people are on the waitlist, it is also very inconsiderate. Marking yourself as “Not Going” within 2 hours of departure does not allow reasonable time to notify anyone on the waitlist. 🌸🙅‍♀️🌸 On the odd occasion, the walk may change from the schedule, due to weather, unforeseen track obstacles OR emergency situations. 🌸🤞🌸 Please make sure your conversation is always courteous to other group members. 🌸😍🌸 PS…. IF YOUR ID PIC IS OF A COFFEE CUP, YOUR DOG OR CAT, A VIEW, and not a picture of you…You’ll stay waitlisted. 🌸❌🌸 SAFETY WARNING: Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Stay within sight of the group at all times. 🌸🔴🟢⚫️🟠🔵🟡🟣🟤🌸 DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority, 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 🌸☀️🌸 HAPPY WALKING 🍃🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🍃 xxLisa