
What we’re about
Welcome to join one of the most popular, active and happy meetup group in Australia! Meet other local people who are interested in exploring more about this beautiful city Sydney and its outskirt area! Apart from urban walks and bush walks, we have also introduced a series of fun social activities during week days such as dining out, movies, festivals, expos to maximize your social networking experience.
JOIN US NOW, and see what is our next life adventure will take you to. Let us Meet, Play, Laugh, Walk and Explore....(All members by joining the group is under acknowledgement and acceptance of our public waiver shown as below, please read before you join).
Public Waiver
By RSVP Yes" to any events of our group is on the acknowledge and acceptance of our Public Waiver Section. You must answer the question" Do you understand that you are responsible for your own safety for this meetup" to be able to reserve your attendance of the meetup events!
Acknowledgement and Waiver The Sydney Walking and Social Meetup Group advises all intending and actual participants in any of the activities of the group that any or all of those activities may be considered “adventure sport” require appropriate physical fitness, competence and equipment and may involve an element of risk.
Participants in any activity of the group do so voluntarily and in the knowledge of the fitness, competence and the equipment required and fully understanding and accepting the risks involved. All participants acknowledge that they take part in such activities at their own risk and will hold none of the Group, the leader(s), others involved in organising or assisting with the activity or any of the other participants in an activity responsible for any death, injury or loss that may result to them or to others through participation in the activity whether due to negligence, misadventure, accident or otherwise.
Those inviting visitors on activities or deliberately or otherwise providing details of Group activities to others indemnify the Group and agree that in doing so they have made the terms of this Acknowledgement and Waiver clear and that those participating in an activity as a consequence do so in full acceptance of this Acknowledgement and Waiver.
The Group, its leaders, those assisting in organising and those participating in an activity may, to the fullest extent permitted by the law, rely on this Acknowledgement and Waiver as a bar or limitation to any claim for death, injury or loss that may result from such activity. \
You must read the public waiver section before you RSVP any of the meetup events. When RSVPed" Yes" to any events, you warrant that all of the information you have provided is both complete and correct and you agree to the terms of this Acknowledgement and Waiver and indemnify the Group, its leaders , those assisting in organising and those participating in an activity for any death, injury or loss that may result to them or to others through participation in the activity.
BUSHWALKING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES:
1. Walks are planned ahead of time as best they can be. Sometimes unforeseen events require the organiser of the walk to change the date. If you've signed up, you will be notified if this occurs. Hopefully you can still participate.
2. Walks can also be cancelled. This is typically due to the organiser being ill or bad weather. Often these cases arise on the last minute. All organisers need to cancel a walk no later than 7:30am the day of the walk. Waiting later than that is very unfair to the participants.
3. You should always check your email and meetup.com prior to leaving your home before attending a walk to make sure there are no last minute changes.
4. If a walk fills up and you still want to go, email the walk organiser and see if they'll let you come along.
5. First aid kits need to be taken on all Blue Mountains or major bushwalks! I have one that I'm happy to let other organisers use if they don't have one and I am not going on the walk. Please make sure to return it to me the week after the walk is over.
6. Your walk ideas are encouraged so send them to me or another organiser. It would be nice to offer more walks so come on and volunteer to be an assistant organiser.
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You are welcome to contact us for sponsorship, collaboration, and/or event inquiries.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🐳 Manly to Collaroy Coastal Walk via Manly Wormhole & Lookouts 🏖 🏄♀️ 🐋Manly Wharf, Manly
📝 FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
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🗓 DATE: Saturday, 6 September 2025.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 10am.
⛴ MEETING POINT: Manly Wharf entry/exit, in front of Information Centre.
🚻 Toilets located on the basement carpark, opposite the Information Centre.
🌍 Please use Google maps, not Meetup maps!
🚌 END POINT: Collaroy Beach at the bus stop.
🏖️ Few get-out points along the way.
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🥾 DISTANCE: 13.5km - point to point.
🥾 GRADE: Easy/Moderate on a relaxing pace, not snail pace!
💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, stair climbs, creek crossings and walking on sandy beaches. Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections.📸 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🐳 This is a beautiful scenic walk along the coast on Manly Beach, Queenscliff Beach stopping at the Manly Wormhole for our first photo session.
🏖 We will continue our adventure along Freshwater Beach, South Curl Curl Beach and North Curl Curl Beach where we will stop for a byo lunch break.
🥪 BYO packed lunch always the best option to avoid a long queue at the cafe.
🐳 After lunch, we’ll continue our adventure stopping for photos at few rock pools and lookouts with magnificent views along the clifftop towards Dee Why Lagoon, Dee Why Beach, Long Reef Beach, Fishermans Beach and our final destination, Collaroy Beach.
🍹You may have a drink or bite to eat at one of the cafes or pubs before heading home by bus back to Manly Wharf or B1 bus to Wynyard station.
🚶♂️You may also continue (optional) to Narrabeen Beach or Narrabeen Lagoon.⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️
📝 DISCLAIMER:
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.
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 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!
✅ 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.
❎ NO smoking on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break.
❎ NO pets including service or companion dogs are permitted on my walks. You may join pet friendly walking groups instead.
✅ If you’re bringing a guest/s under 18 years old, please let me know by TEXT for confirmation.
✅ Please be mindful and respectful to all members and guests from diverse background. 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 may not be suitable for this walk.
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended.
💦 At least 1.2L of water (limited refills along the way), Hydralyte or sports energy drinks.
🥪 Snacks and PACKED LUNCH.
🧢 Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
⛑ Basic First Aid kit ie. BandAid, bandages, antibacterial wipes and hand sanitiser.
🧥 Light raincoat just in case of wet weather.
🏊🏼♂️ Cozzies and towel if you wish to swim.💵 GRATUITY 💵
$5 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 name) & Collaroy.
Please TEXT me receipt of payment.🚆 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc.
https://transportnsw.info/⛴ 9.30am - ferry departs from Circular Quay, Wharf 3.
⛴️ 9.53am - arrives at Manly Wharf.
🚌 Bus from Dee Why Beach or Collaroy Beach back to Manly Wharf or Wynyard station.🏃♂️ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. If you’re running late, we don’t wait!
‼️ If you arrive after 10.10am and wish to join the group, $5 Meetup fee/gratuity + $10 penalty apply for your tardiness.❗️
📲 Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message well before the neeting time.
NOTE that I do not answer calls or text messages on the day after meeting time.
Norra 😎
📱 0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only) - 🚘 Berry Island, Balls Head, Coal Loader, Blues Point & Lavender Bay 🎄🦜 🚘Wollstonecraft, Wollstonecraft
🚘 Father’s Day (and carers) Special Event 🕺🏾 🚘
📝 FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ BELOW DESCRIPTION FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
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🗓 DATE: Sunday, 7 September 2025.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 10am.
🚊 MEETING POINT: Wollstonecraft station - Platform 1 near the toilets.
🗺️ Please use Google maps for exact location, not Meetup maps!
☕️ Cafe located at Platform 2.
🚆 END POINT: Milsons Point station.🥾 DISTANCE: 13km - point to point.
🥾 GRADE: Easy/mostly Moderate on a relaxing pace, not snail pace!
💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, creeks crossing, ups and downs hills and steep stair climbs. Tracks expected to be wet and muddy in few sections.
📝 NOTE: few get-out points that you may leave at anytime.📸 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🚶🏼♀️This is a beautiful walk mostly under the shades with stunning harbour views at our own backyard with bushlands, reserves and lush forests along Sydney Harbour foreshore through Berry Island and Balls Head Reserve.
🤳 Plenty of photo stops from the moment we hit the bush tracks from Wollstonecraft station.🧺 We will have a morning tea to celebrate Father’s Day at Berry Island Reserve.
🚶♂️After morning tea, we’ll continue our adventure on the island.
🥪 Our lunch stop will be at Coal Loader Cafe front lawn tucked behind the Community Garden.
NOTES:
🥫You may browse The Coal Loader Artisans Market during lunch break.
☕️The cafe most likely very busy with long queues!
🧺 Picnic area on the lawn to enjoy your BYO packed lunch with a lovely view across the harbour. There’s a tunnel nearby for a great selfie!🤳 The magnificent harbour view continue towards Blues Point, McMahons Point, Wendy’s Secret Garden at Lavender Bay and finally, our final stop at Milsons Point station via Luna Park.
⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️
📝 DISCLAIMER:
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.
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 adhere and follow instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event.
✅ 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. Easy!
https://www.artslaw.com.au/information-sheet/street-photographers-rights/
✅ Limited facilities on the trails, so please come well prepared.
✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse background. This is not a dating group.
❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on my walks. You may join pet friendly walking group instead.
✅ 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 an opportunity to join my future events!
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🎒WHAT TO BRING:
👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt may not be suitable for this walk.
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended due to muddy tracks and creek crossings.
💦 At least 1.8L of water, Hydralyte
or sports energy drinks.
🥪 Snacks and PACKED LUNCH.
🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and hand sanitiser.
⛑ Basic First Aid kit.
🧥 Light raincoat just in case of wet weather.
🤩 Great sense of fun and adventure!
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💵 GRATUITY:
$5 CASH 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) & Berry Island.
Please TEXT me receipt of payment.💰 I will make a donation in honour of my father to:
Heart Foundation
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Diabetes Australia:
https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/💵 You may also make a donation to these worthy causes or any charity of your choice.
🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc.
https://transportnsw.info/⏰ If you’re running late, we don’t wait!
It’s rude and disrespectful for turning up late!📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message well before the starting time.
❗️Note that I DO NOT answer calls or text messages on the day after meeting time.✅ Be punctual and be prepared!
🎄Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors!
Norra 😎
📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)