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Great North Walk - 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.**

THE GOD OF HIKING sculpted a MASTERPIECE, and it's called: “HANGING ROCK”
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30 PMTo think that 3 Sisters is all the tourist rage in Blue Mountains when an easy 5kms Trail Hike takes you to a **HANGING ROCK** destination that can only be described as… *Stunning. Magical. Magnificent. Dangerous (can be). Unforgettable.* **The best view in all of The Blue Mountains? Hanging Rock is absolutely incredible.** Let’s hike it, and let’s add “Grotto Canyon”… a hidden, cool-calm waterfall in a cave-like setting. **THE HIKE. HANGING ROCK (pic on left)** Hanging Rock… last weekend, I didn’t know what to expect when I first hiked it. Sure, I’d seen the photos / videos, and it looked impressive. My advice to you? *Ignore the photos.* It’s so, so much more amazing in person. The sheer rock faces are incredible to be close to. The contrasting rock colours with the background green-ish Blue Mountains is so picturesque… 20minutes at Hanging Rock is a destination you won’t forget. And I wanna see it again. As far as easy hikes go in The Blue Mountains this one is it. It’s a flat 5kms out. 5kms back (we’ll move with passion). It’s a lovely fire trail journey with wildflowers and views in the distance…. And then? You can sense Hanging Rock is about to appear. And when it does, it’s “WOW!!!!!!” At this point the hike down brings some adventure… safety is key, but it’s all proper fun and amazing photos. **LUNCH.** Spikes Bistro is a great spot on Blackheath Golf Course for lunch and a post-hike beer. I’ve gotten to know the owner – the nicest Sri Lankan family, and their food is really good with top (they always give us the best table on the balcony) views over the golf course. The Sunday roast hit the spot, and the green curry is my order this time… These are damn good people, and I love giving them our business. **[JOIN WHATSAPP BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK. NO JOIN? NO HIKE. WE COMMUNICATE IN WHATSAPP.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FzBLoAqHcUbBCgrV4EF4HT)** **HIKE #2. THE GROTTO (pic on right, yes I took it)** I’ll write less. Just grab my arm for this quick (it's Sunday after all) descent / ascent hike… what a treat. Many waterfalls we’ve seen are quite exposed. The Grotto? Hike down. Hike down again. Hike low through a bit of a cave, and there it is… a waterfall and rockpool hidden like a movie-esque scene where Ryan Reynolds & Scarlett Johanssen embrace, ass grab, and French Kiss in the cheesy final scene. It’s beautiful. *Drivers… we love you. We need you (of course you’ll be compensated). 6 cars, 3 passengers in each. 24 hikers max.* Ready yourself for a great fucking day. See you soon. MJ **THE RULES.** A) Safety. Be safe! No insta photos on cliff faces. That's out. B) Be fit, healthy, and able to keep up - exercise pace while chatting and laughing with other hikers. C) $15 Cash or PayID or PayPal. D) Be on time. If you're late, use the map to catch up. E) No shows and morning cancellations are slack. If you're in that group from past hikes, sorry in advance if you're moved into the "No" column. F) BYO water, towel, Band Aid, and snacks. G) Be fun. Active. Social. And ready to meet some new folks. H) Newbies. Feel free to join! But if a hiker that's been great with attendance asks to join, you might be moved into the "Not Going" column - apologies in advance for that. **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).

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

Jacaranda Walk – North and South Harbour Purple Spender Ending in Gelato!
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 PM**They say purple is the colour of royalty… or the sexually frustrated… or both (in case you were wondering, I see myself as Meetup royalty, lol!).** **It’s a real experience to walk through Sydney at this time of year with blooming Jacarandas (sometimes referred to as purple banksias, as I recently learned from our botany expert Andy).** **We will start at North Sydney Train Station (meet outside the station up the stairs at road level) at 10am sharp.** **From here we will venture towards Lavender Bay for our first purple experience and photo opportunity.** **Then we will visit Wendy’s Secret Garden and walk along the waterfront near Luna Park, admiring the harbour as we go, on our way to Kirribilli for more purple experiences and photo opportunities (one street here is like a “Jacaranda tunnel for royalty or the sexually frustrated or both”).** **We will then cross the Harbour Bridge, see the first public toilet in Australia at The Rocks (now, that’s not purple but still exiting!), make our way to Circular Quay for even more purple experiences and photo opportunities.** **We will have lunch at Circular Quay (plenty of options).** **After lunch, will walk around the Opera House, through the Royal Botanical Gardens to Lady Macquarie’s Chair for lovely views of the city.** **Then we will walk past Woolloomooloo Wharf on to Potts Point, where there is a Rivareno Gelateria. We will stop there and recharge ourselves with delicious calories (why not?). There may even be a purple option…** **Expect moderate hills and some stairs.** **We will aim to finish at Kings Cross Train Station by 3pm.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: About 13 kms.** **GRADE: Easy.** **NOTE: Exit options along the way. Please let the Host know if you leave the walk.** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** · **Be Prepared: Wear comfortable shoes, bring at least 1L of water, sun protection and dress for the weather. You can bring lunch and snacks or get them along the way.** · **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.**

Lane Cove River Hike... "French Gardens" to a Super Cool Aussie Pub!!!
Fri, Nov 13, 10:15 PM**Lane Cove to Woolwich Pier Hotel.** It's a hike in National Park (start of The Great North Walk in fact). It's a river walk. Bush hike. It’s pretty flat and plenty beautiful. The stone cottages / architecture in Hunters Hill must be seen. And **Woolwich Pier Hotel** is a damn cool pub with one of the best beer gardens in Sydney... **THE HIKE.** Less words about this one… The first 7kms-ish is a lovely trail hike along Lane Cove River, and the final 3kms is a gorgeous neighbourhood walk through Hunters Hill and Woolwich (two leafy, wealthy communities). We start with a river crossing via a cool bridge and immediately head into a bush hike... part of The Great North Walk from Sydney to Newcastle. Some twists. Turns... Ups. Downs. It's really casual and really cool to be in nature so close to suburbia. When we exit the trail hiking, some incredible neighbourhoods take over the spotlight. These neighbourhoods are known for their... *"mid-to-late 19th-century and early 20th-century craftsmanship. Often dubbed a 'French Village' due to the mid-1800s development led by French brothers Didier and Jules Joubert, the area is recognized as one of Australia’s oldest garden suburbs."* And the final kilometre (post-pub) is through beautiful Woolwich to a perfect Sydney Harbour Ferry ride to Circular Quay... and another bar(!?!?!) in The Rocks perhaps? The hike is pretty flat, so we’ll move with decent pace to work off a week of caloric intake (I'll have a story about mine). *We meet at Lane Cove North (Epping Rd opp Mowbray Rd - 288 or 290 bus drops right there) Bus Stop at 930am! The bus stop is in a weird location -* ***[JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KTnuC3SI5DWFNKKTjPGjda)****, and I'll pinpoint it for all of us.* **THE PUB.** **Woolwich Pier Hotel** is pretty much the perfect pub… with its inner-west charm & history, fireplace, beer garden, leather booths (oh yes, leather), live music, amazing food, and proximity to Sydney Harbour / ferry wharf. All that it’s missing is our “We Hike… to the Bar” group charm. This joint feels *lush,* *warm, and welcoming* from the moment your tired legs and ass hit the pub seat. ***It's also home to one of my worst Tinder dates of all time - if anybody reminds me at the start of the hike (or even reads this far down) I'll tell the story.*** Reservation made – my credit card is down, so I expect 100% participation if you RSVP “Yes”. Lovely hike. Top pub. See you there. MJ **THE DETAILS.** **WHATSAPP.** You’re not 100% confirmed until you’re in the whatsapp group. Join it 'cause we love it, 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.

Forestville to Manly: Classic Bushwalk, Manly Dam, Manly Beach 16KM Medium
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 PM**Forestville to Manly: Classic Bushwalk, Manly Dam, Manly Beach 15KM Medium** This excellent bush walk has the following stages: 1\. Forestville to Manly Dam: 8km\. Toilets\, and lunch stop\. 2\. Many Dam to Manly Ferry Wharf: 8km\. 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 4.5 km 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 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: https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/messages/boards/thread/53245383 **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 :)
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