🏖️ Fun Day Out - Merewether Beach, Glenrock Lagoon, Dudley Beach & Lookouts 🐳

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!

📝 THIS IS ONCE A YEAR EVENT FROM THIS GROUP, SO DON’T MISS OUT!
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🗓 DATE: Saturday, 25 July 2026.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 10am.
🚊 MEETING POINT: for those travelling by train - Newcastle Interchange Station, at the entry/exit.
🚆7.20am - train from Central station departs from Platform 8 (CCN Newcastle Interchange via Strathfield).
🚆 9.53am - arrives at Newcastle Interchange (last station).
🚌 10.17am - upon arrival at Newcastle Interchange, we will immediately walk across the road to catch a local bus (Opal card) to Merewether Surf Life Saving Club to start our exciting walk.

🚗 10.40am - those travelling by car, you can meet the group at:
https://www.merewetherslsc.com.au/
🅿️ Please check for parking limits near Merewether Surf Life Saving Club.
🚗 All day parking may be available at nearby residential area or playground.

🚶10.45am - we will start our adventure immediately from Merewether Surf Life Saving Club with loads of photo stops along Merewether Beach and Ocean Baths, Glenrock Lagoon, Burwood Beach, Dudley Beach and parts of the Great North Walk.
🥪 After BYO lunch, we will continue our adventure stopping at few awesome lookouts, rainforest walks on the way back to the starting point at Merewether Surf Life Saving Club.

🚌 Those travelling by train, you may catch a bus from Merewether Surf Life Saving Club to Newcastle Interchange for your return journey back to Sydney.

📸 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🚶‍♂️Located between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Glenrock State Conservation Area offers an astounding array of recreational opportunities.
The reserve is a thriving sanctuary for local wildlife and unique flora.
🦎 Keep an eye out for echidnas snuffling through the leaf litter or lace monitors basking on warm logs.
🦅 The area is also home to a significant population of powerful owls and glossy black cockatoos.

🥾 DISTANCE: 16km return circuit loop.
🥾 GRADE: Easy/mostly Moderate on a steady pace, not slow pace!
💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and down hills, creek crossings, rock scramblings, walking on sandy beaches and a bit of bush bashing at few overgrown sections.
💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections.
🏃‍♂️Limited get out points along the trails.

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️
📝 TERMS & 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.
✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk.
✅ If you’re not keeping up 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!
✅ 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!
✅ If you’re bringing a guest/s under 18 years old, please let me know by TEXT message for confirmation.
❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared.
❎ NO vaping or smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break.
❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on this event. You may join pet friendly walking group instead.
✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. 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 event.
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended due to muddy tracks and creeks crossing.
💦 At least 1.8L of WATER, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks.
🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH.
🧢 Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
⛑ Basic First Aid kit - BandAids, bandages, anti bacterial wipes, pain reliever and hand sanitiser.
🧥Light raincoat or a poncho ($2 from Kmart) just in case of wet weather.
🤩 Great sense of fun and adventure!
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💵 GRATUITY 💵
$10 CASH per person for this event to be collected at the start of the walk.
✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet.
📱 Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557.
Ref: (your Meetup name) & Newcastle.
📲 Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment.

🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc.
https://transportnsw.info/

🚗 Drivers - if you have a spare seats, please offer a lift from your nearest station or any stations on the way up to Newcastle with share petrol.

🎒Passengers - please update on comments section for carpooling with share costs at least few days prior to the date.

🏃‍♂️ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. It’s rude and disrespectful for turning up late!

🏨 You may stay up for the weekend in Newcastle, Lake Munmorah, Norah Head, Budgewoi, Belmont, Catherine Hill Bay, Swansea or anywhere you fancy to explore the beautiful Central Coast.

✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast, updated train schedule from Central etc.

✅ Check latest update on comments section before heading out.

📲 Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message well before meeting time to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section.

⚠️ NOTE that I do not answer calls, text messages or updates on comment section after meeting time!

🏖️ Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🐳

Norra 😎
📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)