🎄🎅 Berry Island, Coal Loader Xmas Market, Blues Point & Lavender Bay🎄🧑‍🎄

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ BELOW DESCRIPTION FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
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🗓 DATE: Sunday, 7 December 2025.
⏰ MEETING TIME: before 10am.
⏰ DEPARTURE TIME: 10.10am.
🚊 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.
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🥾 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, muddy and slippery at few sections.

📝 NOTE: few get-out points along the way that you may leave at anytime.

📸 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🚶🏼‍♀️This is a beautiful walk mostly under the shade 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 bushtracks from Wollstonecraft station.
🥪 Our lunch stop will be at Coal Loader Cafe tucked behind the Community Garden.
🧺 Picnic area on the lawn to enjoy our BYO packed lunch with a lovely view across the harbour. There’s a tunnel nearby for a great selfie!

🛍️ You may check out The Coal Loader Artisans Market.
🎄Get into the festive spirit and 'meet the makers' at North Sydney’s Christmas Artisans Market!
🎅 Kick off your holiday season and do some eco-conscious Christmas shopping when the market will come alive with the magic of Christmas.
🎅 Enjoy live entertainment and Christmas-themed surprises as you explore beautifully curated stalls showcasing incredible craftsmanship – from art and ceramics to fashion, jewellery, textiles, eco products and more.
🎄 Whether you're searching for the perfect Christmas gift or simply soaking up the festive atmosphere, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

🤳 After lunch, 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.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️
📝 DISCLAIMER:
Attending this event is at your own risk. Organisers 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.
✅ Limited facilities on the trails, so please come well prepared.
✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guests from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event.
❎ 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.
💦 At least 1.2L of water (limited refills) and Hydralye.
🥪 Snacks and PACKED LUNCH.
🧢 Hat and sunscreen.
⛑ Basic First Aid kit ie. BandAid, bandages, pain reliever, antibacterial wipes and hand sanitiser.
l🧥Light raincoat or a poncho 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 get it done asap upon arrival &
TEXT me receipt of payment. Easy!
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🚆 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc.
https://transportnsw.info/

🏃‍♂️Please leave home early and arrive promptly. No stress!
❗️It’s rude and disrespectful for turning up late!

❎ If you do not agree with any of the above non negotiable Terms and Discaimer, please DO NOT join this event!

📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message before meeting time instead to avoid any confusion.

Note that I do not answer calls, text message or updates on comments section after meeting time!

🎄Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors!

Norra 🧑‍🎄
📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)