Car Camping Sydney

Swimming Holes Royal NP! Waterfall to Uloola Falls, Karloo & Olympic Pools

This walk takes us from Waterfall to Uloola falls, Karloo pool and then to Olympic pool. **We will start at Waterfall Train Station (exit train station and turn left until you get to the drop-off area) at 9.15am. **From here we will follow the Uloola Fire Trail for about 5kms to Uloola Falls, where we stop for a snack and I will show you a secret swimming hole with little waterfalls. We will then follow the Karloo Track for 3 kms to Karloo Pools ,where we will have lunch.Then we will follow Kangaroo Creek to Olympic pool. We will head to Heathcote Train Station via the Bottle Forest track. We will arrive at Heathcote train station by 3.30 pm. **DISTANCE: About 14 km.** GRADE: Medium, there are a few hills to climb. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: · **Be Prepared: Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring plenty of water,food, bug spray. **GRATUITY: $10 applies to this event which can be paid in CASH or PAY ID: 0460715272. on the day to Liz. **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_

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.

🍄🌲 Wild Mushroom Hunting @ Penrose & Belanglo State Forests🌲🍄‍🟫🌲🍄🌲🍄

🌲 🍄 🍄‍🟫 Let’s go mushroom foraging at enchanting forests. 🌲🍄🌲🍄 🍄‍🟫 🍄

📝 FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ BELOW DESCRIPTION FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 16 May 2026.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.45am.
🚗 MEETING POINT: 🌲 Kingsbury VC Rest Area, Penrose State Forest NSW 2579 - at the parking area in front of the toilet block. Refer photo no. 2. 🅿️ Carpark located opposite public toilet block.
🚗 END POINT: 🌲 Daly’s Clearing Camping Area, Belanglo State Forest. Refer photo no. 7. 🚙 It’s about 15 minutes drive from Penrose State Forest.
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🎒 WHAT TO BRING: 🎒
🥾 Sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, drinking water, snacks, pocket knife, plastic container or paper bag, paper plates, warm jacket and rain jacket just in case of wet weather. 🚶‍♂️ WALKING DISTANCE: 🍄 Short distance from the carpark on a relaxing easy peasy walk in the forest hunting for mushrooms.

🌲 Penrose State Forest Info:
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/penrose

🌲 Belanglo State Forest Info:















[https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/belanglo](https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/belanglo)































🌲 Penrose and Belanglo State Forests are one of the most well-known forests in NSW, given its location on either side of the Hume Highway just over an hour from Sydney. A pine forest, Penrose and Belanglo also features a flora reserve.
🌲 Forests in this area are a mixture of pine plantations and native forests. The first radiata pines were planted in this area in Belanglo State Forest in 1919. Today, there are around 3,500 hectares of commercial pine plantations in the southern highlands with timber being processed at a local mill.

🍄‍🟫 A Guide on mushrooming in NSW State Forest:
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/activities/mushrooming

🍄 ‼️ IMPORTANT NOTES ‼️🍄
✅ Participating in this event are strictly at your own risk!
✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health and safety. You must also take care not to put other people at risk.
❗️Please be aware that some mushrooms are poisonous. The simple rule to observe when picking mushrooms is: If in doubt, throw it out!
❗️NSW Health do not recommend picking and eating any wild mushrooms as some species can cause poisoning including liver and/or kidney failure. Effects may be delayed and deaths have occurred. ☠️
📞 If you become unwell after eating wild mushrooms, call the Poisons Centre on 13 11 26.
📝 It should also be noted that there is no guarantee that there will be many wild mushrooms on the day. However, it is enchanting and breathtaking walking in the pine forest. 🌲🌲

🥪 LUNCH:
🌭 Sausage sizzles lunch (chicken, beef and vegetarian) and store bought mushrooms from Coles will be served from 12noon-12.30pm at: 🌲 Daly's Clearing Camping Area Belanglo State Forest. Refer photo no. 7.
🥘 You may also bring your own packed lunch or snacks if you prefer. 🚗 After lunch, you may visit few wineries nearby or visit few towns on the way home. 🍷 You may require to book online for wine tasting. https://www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au/trip-ideas/wine-trail/ 💵 GRATUITY 💵
$15 per person (PRE-PAID non refundable if you cancel or no show) for research, planning and preparation for this event by cob Tuesday, 12 May for catering purposes. 🥪 Light lunch included as per above 📝 NOTE! $10 penalty apply for late entry. Yes, we are all busy! 📲 In order to confirm your spot, you MUST send me a TEXT massage on 0405038557 for payment details. 📱Or payment via PayID to my mobile. Ref: (your Meetup name) mushroom hunting. ✅ Please TEXT me receipt of payment. Once payment received, I will TEXT you further information.

🚗 Note that there’s no public transport to/from the meeting place. If you require a lift or able to offer a lift with share petrol, please update on comments section.

ℹ️ Any questions, please send me a TEXT message to avoid any confusion. 📲 Yes, TEXT only! ❗️Note that I do not answer calls from unknown phone numbers and after meeting time. 🌲🍄 🍄‍🟫 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌲 🍄 🍄‍🟫

Norra 😎
📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

Caffe e' Chiacchierate' (Coffee and Chat in Italian)

Coffee and Chat open to all Italian speakers. Join Sydney;s biggest and brightest Italian meetup group! No Fees, No Selling, No Cliques, No formalities, No speeches, just open arms and big Italian welcomes in a friendly, non-judgmental environment. We invite Italian speakers of all levels just to come for an informal chat, make new connections and practice one of the world's most beautiful languages. The only cost is a cup of coffee. We only ask that you pay for any food or beverages consumed from the venue. Just head upstairs where the pizzaiola is making pizzas and look for the small Italian flags and big Italian welcomes! These events are popular so RSVP your place NOW!

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Get Fit Outdoor Training Boxing Bootcamp 🥊🥊🥊

In my opinion, there is no better way to start our day than getting our heart racing, blood pumping and endorphins flowing ☺ I will plan a session that will cater to all fitness levels so we all get to test out strength and endurance whilst training with like minded individuals. Hope you can all make it. We will be running boxing and fitness sessions during the week Monday-Friday 8am-12pm & 3pm-6pm Cost $25.00

✨ Vivid Sydney Lights Walk: The Rocks, Barangaroo & Dinner (~7km)

Join us for **our annual Vivid walk**—a captivating evening exploring the awe-inspiring Vivid Sydney light and sound installations! This walk covers nearly 7 kilometres and follows over half of the official Vivid Light Walk route at a leisurely pace, with short breaks at the most popular installations. 🚨 **Critical Vivid Info:** While I will share our live location in the group chat, please make a strong effort to stay with the group. Vivid gets incredibly crowded and it is very easy to get separated! If you do get lost, don't panic—you can simply enjoy the installations at your own pace by following the official map (select "Map" on the page): [https://www.vividsydney.com/events/date/upcoming](https://www.vividsydney.com/events/date/upcoming) **Here's what you need to know (read this all before RSVP):** * **Difficulty and Terrain:** Easy. This is a leisurely evening stroll on fully paved urban streets, footpaths, and waterfront boardwalks. Please note: navigating through very dense crowds will be required. * **Start time:** 6:00 PM sharp outside Wynyard Station (York Street Stand N). Please arrive by 5:50 PM. * **Finish:** Around 8:30 PM near Barangaroo / Wynyard Station. Afterwards, some of us will head out for an optional group dinner and drinks at a local bar (venue TBD). * **Route:** We will embark on the official Vivid Light Walk, taking in the illuminated wonders around the City, Circular Quay, and The Rocks. We will continue through Walsh Bay and wrap up at Barangaroo, checking out the spectacular light and music installations along the way. * **Gratuity:** A $5 contribution is appreciated to help cover our Meetup subscription and group running costs. Carry Cash or ask for PayID. **Important - Please Read:** * **What to bring:** Comfortable shoes (uneven terrain possible in some areas), water (refills available), torch for dark sections, and weather-appropriate clothing. * **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 on Instagram:** [https://instagram.com/ozoutdoors.syd](https://instagram.com/ozoutdoors.syd) * **LinkedIn (Manish):** [https://linkedin.com/in/manishpm/](https://linkedin.com/in/manishpm/)

Coogee campfire jam

\*\* STARTING AT 3PM FROM 5TH APRIL 2026 (WINTER TIME) \*\* 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. Please check this event page or text me before you come. My number is in the "how to find us" details once you RSVP. Matt

H is for Himalaya-India/Pakistani cuisine

Red Earth PhotoFUN Getaway to Broken Hill

Mt Banks Summit via One Trail Loop Hike

Forestville to Manly: Classic Bushwalk, Manly Dam, Manly Beach 16KM Medium

**Forestville to Manly: Classic Bushwalk, Manly Dam, Manly Beach 16KM Medium** From Warringah Road, Forestville we make haste for **Currie Road Trail** which gets us into the bush and onto the **Natural Bridge Track**, by which we cross the gully and access **Allambie Heights**. At the back of the Warringah Aquatic Centre we will find the **Roller Coaster Possum Track** and Manly Creek Trail, which we follow through to **Manly Dam** and our lunch stop with clean bathrooms at 8KM in. Many Dam rocks and, after lunch, we walk straight across **the Dam wall**, before turning south, sneaking through a few backstreets and accessing a system of parks and pathways that follow **Manly Creek** down to Manly Lagoon and, finally, the Pacific Ocean at **Queenscliff Beach**! A stroll along the **Manly Beach Promenade** leads to the Corso and a Pub, or straight to Manly Ferry Wharf for a **classic ferry ride** across Sydney Harbour back to Circular Quay! What more could you possibly want from a day out!!! **Distance:** 16KM **Type of Walk:** Great bush walking in the first half, including little known trails leading onto the back of Manly Dam. Parks, well-formed paths for the rest of the day. **Difficulty:** Medium. **Walking Pace:** Steady pace all day and average 4km per hour. **Meeting Place + Transport:** We meet at **Chatswood Train/Bus Interchange** to catch the **160X Service Bus**, departing **Bus Stand A at 10:02AM**, through to Forestville. Ferry back to Circular Quay or northern beaches bus services from Manly. **What to bring:** Walking shoes/boots; 1.5 litres of water, refill available; hydrolytes; snacks; lunch, light rain jacket; sunscreen, cap/hat. **NO SHOPS AT OUR LUNCH STOP, SO DO BRING FOOD!** **Suggested Donation:** $10 **Pub:** Ivanhoe Hotel, Manly Corso **By RSVPing to this event,** you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here: [Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group Discussions](https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/discussions/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize) **Questions?** Leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day. Ted