Sydney Social Meetup 30s 40’s 50’s+

WHY WALK?
1. Walking increases blood flow to the brain, improving memory almost instantly!
2. Walking recalibrates your circadian rhythm, making you fall asleep faster at night.

"Parramatta-Homebush" Perfect Half-Way lunch spot, many cafes, woolies, outside seats, eat own food! very exciting easy fun walk 14km! Hey Guys/Girls, this has to be on your bucket list! Yes!

NOTE: "Meeting Point" - Parramatta Station outside Woolworths Metro Store! 30 metres from station tap-off exit. Grab a drink, some fruit, yummy snacks for the tour!

"Special Easy Walk" 14km mostly flat, a few small hills, easy-peasy for everyone. Love meandering along the river.

Let's hit the track, here we go. First we see "The Historical Brick Barrell Drain" walking past, Yilabara Path to Parramatta River, past F3 Ferry Wharf, across Charles St Weir.

Beautiful River Walk, past Dixon Park, Stewart St Reserve, Rangihou Reserve, Baludarri Wetland, past Rydalmere Wharf, Eric Primrose Reserve to Silverwater Bridge!

River walk on the opposite side, cut into a small climb then walk the Spital Hilltop, quick pic from this lovely view point, then Blaxland Riverside Park.

We walk alongside the Silverwater Correctional Complex to Newington Marketplace. Halfway Lunch here!

The 2nd half of the walk is super interesting with many more sites to admire and enjoy. Bennelong Ponds walk to Badu Mangroves where we zig-zag 20 times until we get to Bicentenary Park Pathway heading north towards Coastal Saltmarsh and Waterbird Refuge.

Reaching the Hornswaggle Observation Tower, easy short climb if you like. Quick visit to Shipwreck Lookout. YES Shipwreck is there!, and a Bird Hide. Bay Marker Wentworth Point is a must plus the Brickpit Ring Walk is amazing.

Last section, Lake Belvedere we circuit then walk past "Cyrus the Great" Monument. Arnotts Reserve, Pipi's Garden, walk alongside Powells Creek, Mason Park's amazingly beautiful wetlands we view waterbirds in action.

Yes yes! we can rest and celebrate the "full of fun" walk with a drink at the "Horse and Jockey Hotel" Homebush Station is nearby!

Distance: 14km
Difficulty: Easy flat walk, exit spots. Paths, tracks and walkways!

Walking Pace: An easy steady pace at 4.25km-4.50km per hour.
Bring: water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, a raincoat in case. Bring your happy personality too!

Payment Please: $10 cash on arrival or PAY ID 0435801602 George Palasty.

Contact: George 0435 801 602 if you have questions. (call or text) - More people arrive from our combined meetup groups for these Walking Events.

Step into a different kind of Friday night with Harbour After Dark 🌆

Set in the heart of Darling Harbour at Pumphouse Bar & Restaurant,
Harbour After Dark brings together Sydney locals who are driven, social, established in what they do, and value genuine connection, good conversation, and being around like-minded people in real life.

In a world of Zoom meetings, working from home, endless scrolling, and busy schedules, a lot of people are craving something more human again.

A chance to step away from the screens for a night.

To relax.
To meet new people naturally.
To have conversations that actually feel enjoyable and energising.

Over the past few years, Harbour After Dark has grown into a well-established social gathering where people come to unwind after the week, expand their social circles, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet new people who are on a similar wavelength.

Many people return regularly and often bring friends along, while at the same time there are always new faces joining the nights as well, which keeps the atmosphere fresh, open, and welcoming, even if it’s your first time attending.

✨ Dress well for a night out. Min smart casual to cocktail style is encouraged.

🍸 Drinks, cocktails, food, and coffee are available for purchase throughout the evening.

📅 Friday, 3 July
⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm
📍 Pumphouse Bar & Restaurant
17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000

📌 We are usually located downstairs near the bar area. Occasionally the reserved area may vary depending on the venue setup on the night, so if needed, simply ask the bar staff for Harbour After Dark and they will direct you.

✅ Please mark yourself as “ATTEND” through Meetup so we have an idea of numbers for the venue and can keep you updated with any last-minute event information.
How to get there:
Pumphouse is located next to the Chinese Gardens within Darling Square.

🅿️ Parking nearby:
• First Parking ICC Sydney – approx. 5 min walk
• Wilson Harbourside Parking – approx. 10 min walk

🚆 Public Transport:
• Exhibition Centre Light Rail – approx. 5 min walk
• Town Hall Station – approx. 10 min walk

If this feels like your kind of room, we’d love to have you there.