Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach - secret bays, beaches & epic views 🌲🐦‍⬛🦎 🏖️

📝 FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ BELOW DESCRIPTION FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
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🗓 DATE: Sunday, 3 August 2025.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 10.05am.
⛴️ MEETING POINT: Taronga Zoo Wharf - at the entry/exit after tap on/off.
🚌 END POINT: Balmoral Beach bus stop.
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🥾 DISTANCE: 11.5km - point to point.
🥾 GRADE: Easy/mostly Moderate on a relaxing pace, not snail pace!
💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven surfaces, ups and down hills and steep stair climbs at few sections. Tracks may be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections.
🚶‍♂️NOTE: few get-out points along the way.
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📸 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🚶‍♂️One of the shadiest and most enjoyable Sydney Harbour walking tracks is the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach Walk. The trail swirls its way past secluded beaches.. ehemm!, picturesque bays, impressive lookouts and historical sites.
🚶🏻Get ready to be overwhelmed by spectacular harbour views, luscious bushland and thriving wildlife, with the CBD only a stone’s throw away.
🚶‍♂️This walk explores a great section of Sydney Harbour. The walk starts at the Taronga Zoo ferry wharf with views of the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
🚶🏻The spectacular views continue as we explore the bushland and the bays along the way. The walk also explores historic section of the harbour, including the fortifications at Bradleys Head and Middle Head Battery. Some sections of this walk are closed at night.
🧺 We will have byo lunch break and (optional) swim at Clifton Garden Wharf, Chowder Bay. 🏖️
🚻 There’s a public toilet block, water refill and picnic area at the playground.
🚶‍♂️After lunch, we will continue our exciting adventure to Middle Head on a new upgraded footpath and finish at Balmoral Beach near the bus stop.
🐠 You’re very welcome to join us for scrumptious byo lunch of fish and chips, salads, burgers or ice cream before heading home by bus to the CBD (Wynyard), or back to Taronga Zoo wharf. 🍔 🍟 🍦
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🎒WHAT TO BRING:
🥾 Comfortable outfit, sturdy walking shoes or boots.
💦 At least 1.2L of water (refills available) and Hydralyte.
🥪 Snacks and packed lunch.
🧢 Hat, sunscreen and Insect repellent.
⛑️ Basic First Aid kit ie. BandAid, bandages, anti bacterial wipes, pain reliever and hand sanitiser.
🧥 Light raincoat just in case of wet weather.
🏖️ Cozzies and towel if you dare to swim at Clifton Garden or Balmoral Beach. 🏊🏼‍♂️
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💵 GRATUITY:
$5 CASH per person. Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet..
📱 Or PayID to my mobile 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) Balmoral. Please TEXT me receipt of payment.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES ⚠️
📝 DISCLAIMER:
Attending this event is at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability 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.
✅ 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 all members and guests from diverse background. This is not a dating group.
✅ 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!
❎ NO pets including companion or service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead.
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit an opportunity to join my future events!
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🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc.
https://transportnsw.info/

⏰ Please leave home with plenty of travel time, and arrive promptly.

🏃‍♂️We DO NOT wait for latecomers. It’s rude and disrespectful for turning up late!

‼️ If you arrive after 10.10am and wish to join the group, $5 Meetup fee/gratuity + $5 penalty apply for your tardiness❗️

📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message beforehand, well before the starting time.
❗️Note that 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)