Ghost Tours Sydney

Newtown and Enmore Rd Small Bars & Street Art tour

**Visit some of Sydney’s best small bars while discovering amazing street art with an expert.** CURRENT CONFIRMED ATTENDEES (incl. outside Meetup): 4 Perfect for people new to town, solo travellers, couples, friends, non-drinkers, locals, visitors – anyone who wants a fun & unique afternoon or evening out. Come with us as we explore some of Sydney’s best small bars with a fun group. Over 3 hours, your expert host will take you to 3 different bars, including ones that only locals know about. As we explore, you’ll learn about street art & see murals by some of Australia’s most famous and talented artists. On Saturday afternoon, we'll be exploring some of Sydney’s best bars around Newtown and Enmore Road (recently voted as one of the coolest streets in the world). After the tour, we’ll provide you with a map link to all the bars and places visited throughout the tour, plus some extra spots to check out. Note this isn't a "pub crawl" with hundreds of people - we go to quality small bars that locals drink at (no sticky floors and no cheap shots). The maximum group size is 12 people, so it is perfect for solo travellers and people new to Sydney. The average age of guests is from mid-20s to mid-40s, but everyone over 18 is welcome. **What we'll provide:** * A welcome drink at the first bar (beer or wine only) * Reservations at 3 small or hidden bars * Group photos * Map with recommendations **Prices:** * Normally: $65 * Meetup members: $55 Check out photos of previous experiences on Instagram at @localsaucetours **Who's your host?** Your hosts will be one of the Local Sauce Tours team. We're all well-versed in Sydney's nightlife and all spend far too much time hunting out the best bars in Sydney, so trust us, we've done our research for this experience. **Please note:** Register here and book on our website [https://localsaucetours.com.au/tour/secret-bar-crawl/.](https://localsaucetours.com.au/tour/secret-bar-crawl/) Message Justin for the promo code to get $10 off before booking.

Chinatown foodie crawl with 5 food stops & stories

**Sydney's Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you're going to see and taste a bit of everything!** CURRENT CONFIRMED ATTENDEES (incl. outside Meetup): 6 Your tour starts outside Paddy's Markets and the start of Dixon St mall. You'll get a run-down on Chinatown's early history and development, before heading off to explore the neighbourhood. You'll sample a range of snacks from some of Chinatown's best restaurants, with a minimum of 4 food stops included. All snacks are street foods that represent different parts of China and are designed to be eaten on the move. Vegetarians and vegans are sorted too. This tour has a strong focus on uncovering Sydney's long connection with China, and the contributions Chinese-Australians have made to the community. You'll learn more in this tour about Australia's Chinese community than you could imagine, and "pub trivia" style games will keep it interactive and fun. Mouth-watering food, interesting stories and a great way to support local businesses - what are you waiting for? **What we'll provide:** * 4 to 5 food stops with all snacks included * 2.5 hour guided activity * Group photos * Our personal guide to Chinatown's best restaurants **Prices** * Normally: $80 * Meetup members: $65 Check out photos of previous groups on Instagram at @localsaucetours **Please note**: Register here and also book on our website (https://localsaucetours.com.au/tour/chinatown-food-and-stories-tour/). Message Justin for the promo code to get $15 off before booking. You must book on our website before attending; we cannot take payment on the tour.

Newtown foodie and street art crawl with an expert guide

**Eat your way through Newtown and check out cool street art!** CURRENT CONFIRMED ATTENDEES (incl. outside Meetup): 6 Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything. You’ll start at the iconic "I Have A Dream" mural on King St, where your host will give you a run-down on Newtown’s history, colourful characters and development. You’ll then set off to sample some of Newtown’s multicultural cuisine, with 4 food stops included. Cuisine options include Egyptian, Mexican (vegan), Turkish, “Australian” and more! Vegetarians and vegans are also well catered to – Newtown is famous for its numerous vegan-friendly restaurants. Your host will point out some of the neighbourhood’s best street art as you explore the area and introduce you to the artists behind the works. You’ll finish at a popular brewery for a shared tasting paddle or a glass of craft beer. Your host will point out several other restaurants if you’re still hungry, otherwise, enjoy a drink with your fellow guests. **What we'll provide:** * 4 different snacks / samples from different restaurants and cafes * A shared tasting paddle of craft beer * Great photos shared with you online after the experience * Map of our personal recommendations **Price:** * Normally: $85 * Meetup members: $70 See photos of previous groups on Instagram at @localsaucetours **Please note**: Register here and also book on our website ([https://localsaucetours.com.au/tour/newtown-chewtown-food-street-art/](https://localsaucetours.com.au/tour/newtown-chewtown-food-street-art/)). Message Justin for the promo code to get $10 off before booking. You must book on our website before attending; we cannot take payment on the tour.

Manly Fully Guided Historical Walk Tour

**Manly History Fully Guided Walk Tour** *Learn about Manly’s iconic heritage buildings and amazing resort style past* **Date: Saturday Aug 15th 11.45am for a 12noon Start** \- walk goes till approx\. 2\.30PM **Starting Point:** Outside 3 Beans Cafe 2A Darley Road Manly (Shop is near the corner of Corso) **Only $25 per person** – please pay at the start of the walk (cash or cards welcome) **About This Walk:** Long established as one of Sydney's beach play ground locations Manly has an interesting past to boast. On this walk we drink in some scenic water views together with seeing heritage buildings, including some in the downtown area. Learn about Manly’s aviation history, plus colonial land and building development and how Manly has ridden many waves of boom and bust to be a most sought after iconic beachside suburb of Sydney and the world. **After our walk** we will enjoy a cuppa at a nearby café in Manly while we chat about our findings on our tour. **Getting There:** **Bus –** from lower north shore take 144 or 143 or 136 from Dee Why **Ferry –** Wharf 3 via Manly Ferry every 30 mins from Circular Quay or via Fast Ferry every 2 hours from Wharf 2 **Cars –** parking is best at car parks i.e. Whistler Street or Wentworth Street easy to locate. https://www.parkopedia.com.au/parking/neighbourhood/Manly-NSW/

Parapsychology Dialogues - Welcome Reception

**The Parapsychology Dialogues** is the premier annual convention in parapsychology held in a different city of the world every year. And this year, it's in Sydney - first time ever in Australia! **This landmark event** has a Welcome Reception (Thurs evening) followed by 3 days (Fri-Sun) of presentations, research briefs, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities with 30+ academics, scientists, clinicians, and educators from all over the world. Plus there is a Gala Banquet event on the Saturday evening. **This is a paid conference**, and it is split into separate events in Meetup because you may choose to go to one or two days or the whole conference. The details of speakers and topics will be shown on each event post. More info and tickets available here: [Conference Tickets](https://parapsychological.org/etn/parapsychology-dialogues-2026/) **A bunch of us from Melbourne are already going**, and if you RSVP on this series of Meetup events, we'll be in contact to add you to the Whatsapp group, so we can mutually coordinate and support the trip. ===================================================== **WELCOME RECEPTION / Pool party** **Thursday, 13 August - 7.00pm to 10.00pm** Attendees will be welcomed to the event and have a chance to mingle with other participants

Parapsychology Dialogues - Day One: Experience, Culture, and Real‑World Contexts

**The Parapsychology Dialogues** is the premier annual convention in parapsychology held in a different city of the world every year. And this year, it's in Sydney - first time ever in Australia! **This landmark event** has a Welcome Reception (Thurs evening) followed by 3 days (Fri-Sun) of presentations, research briefs, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities with 30+ academics, scientists, clinicians, and educators from all over the world. Plus there is a Gala Banquet event on the Saturday evening. **This is a paid conference**, and it is split into separate events in Meetup because you may choose to go to one or two days or the whole conference. The details of speakers and topics will be shown on each event post. More info and tickets are available here: [Conference Tickets](https://parapsychological.org/etn/parapsychology-dialogues-2026/) **A bunch of us from Melbourne are already going**, and if you RSVP on this series of Meetup events, we'll be in contact to add you to the Whatsapp group, so we can mutually coordinate and support the trip. ===================================================== **DAY ONE - Experience, Culture, and Real‑World Contexts** **Friday, 14 August - 8.30am to 7.00pm** * Light Breakfast, Refreshments and networking. * Welcoming Remarks - Program Chair Lance Storm and Joyce Bok. * End-of-Life Experiences in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Content Analysis - Laura O’Sullivan * The 4am Dreaming Women Phenomenon - Jennifer Lisa Vest * Refreshments and networking. * Beyond Phenomena: An Indian Philosophical Model for Understanding Psi Experiences - Shweta Goyal * The Curious History of the Flammarion Engraving - Laurence Browne * Climb Every Mountain - David Ellis * Building Parapsychology Community for a Grassroots Revolution in Consciousness: A Case Study from Melbourne - Russ Townsend * Lunches provided * Investigating the Use of Mediums to Support Homicide Investigations - Leanne O’Neill * Beyond the Hard Problem: Consciousness as Emergent Experience in AI‑Human Syntergic Systems - Ramsés D’León * Temporal Lobe Lability and Anomalous Cognition - Jacob Sevastidis * Lucid Dreaming, Out‑of‑Body Experience, and Active Imagination: A Thematic Analysis - Man Yee Wong * Air CO₂ Sequestration Using Consciousness‑Based Interventions - Annalisa Ventola * Afternoon Tea * Workshop 1: Planet Minute: Designing Intention‑Based Tasks for Climate Action - Annalisa Ventola * PA Presidential Address - Are Parapsychologists Practicing Pseudoscience? - Gerhard Mayer * AIPR Presidential Address - The Phenomenology of Haunts - Tony Jinks * Presidential Reception

🌸CRUSHER PLANT🌸BLUE GUM WALK🌸BENOWIE TRACK🌸ZIG ZAG RWAY🌸HORNSBY-THORNLEIGH

MEETING: Central Railway Station Platform 8 🌸✈️🌸 TIME: 10:15 for a 10:20 departure 🌸⏰🌸 DETAILS: This is an adventure! We arrive at Hornsby station and head to the newly opened Crusher Plant which is the old Hornsby Quarry, very interesting, from here we go bush, taking 2 tracks: the Blue Gum walk & The BENOWIE Walking track (just part of it) veering off to THORNLEIGH Station for our return journey back to the city 🌸⛱🌸 LUNCH: Definitely BYO 🌸🍽🌸 COST:💲5️⃣ cash gratuity or (donation)for this walk.💵 🌸💲🌸 DISTANCE: 1️⃣1️⃣kms 🌸🦋🌸 THIS WALK IS GRADED AS: Tree bathing at its best. Tracks, partial fire trails, a well trodden path with ups and downs 🌸☀️🌸 GET OUT POINTS: We are close to civilisation the entire way. 🌸🚦🌸 TRANSPORT: Express train from Central to Hornsby, return train from Thornleigh 🌸✈️🌸 GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING: 🌸💃🌸 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING A FRIEND PLEASE MESSAGE ME, unfortunately only the 2 legged kind, and not the 4 legged kind are included. 🌸🥰🌸 I am always open to suggestions if there is a destination/hike/walk you’d like to do…just message me 🌸 👣🌸 A heads up for newcomers and first timers. Our walking group is a fabulous Melting Pot of cultures, backgrounds, professions and life experiences. We love our Walks. We are INCLUSIVE OF EVERYONE………if you’re: kind, nice, fun, polite and respectful. 🌸😘🌸 On that note…. In recent times my walks are at capacity, which I’m capping at 40. Regulars, regardless of numbers are always welcome….just PM me if you’re on a waitlist. 🌸♥️🌸 We walk at a medium pace of 4kms per hour, stopping for breaks and to take in the views. It is a reasonable expectation that the group stays together. It is your responsibility to stay in line of sight. If you cannot walk at this pace, I will let you know of the next get out point. This is not negotiable. 🌸🐌🌸 As this is a walking group, bikes, ebikes, scooters, escooters, and pogo sticks are not compatible or welcome. 🌸👣🌸 Grading for my walks:
Easy: Mainly flat, suburban, loads of get out points, up to 14kms.
Easy-Medium: some stairs, a few uneven surfaces, up to 15kms.
Medium: Stairs, rocks, coastal beaches/sand, ups, downs, get out points limited, up to 17kms
Medium-Hard: uneven surfaces, need to take extreme care and be hike fit. Few get out points. Tracks, uneven surfaces, steep inclinations and limited resources. 🌸👯‍♀️🌸 WALKING GUIDELINES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 🌸✍️🌸 Carry sufficient food and water (2 litres) for the expected conditions of the walk. Pls don’t separate from the group, unless you let someone know, preferably me. The waitlist is completely discretionary….reliable regulars will ALWAYS be included. 🆗……….If you are a no show, you will not be welcome to join a future walk with me. (It’s a courtesy kind of thing). If people are on the waitlist, it is also very inconsiderate. Marking yourself as “Not Going” within 2 hours of departure does not allow reasonable time to notify anyone on the waitlist. 🌸🙅‍♀️🌸 On the odd occasion, the walk may change from the schedule, due to weather, unforeseen track obstacles OR emergency situations. 🌸🤞🌸 Please make sure your conversation is always courteous to other group members. 🌸😍🌸 PS…. IF YOUR ID PIC IS OF A COFFEE CUP, YOUR DOG OR CAT, A VIEW, and not a picture of you…You’ll stay waitlisted. 🌸❌🌸 SAFETY WARNING: Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Stay within sight of the group at all times. 🌸🔴🟢⚫️🟠🔵🟡🟣🟤🌸 DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority, we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings. By RSVP to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below: https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers 🌸☀️🌸 HAPPY WALKING 🍃🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🍃 xxLisa

Parapsychology Dialogues - The JB Rhine Gala Banquet

**The Parapsychology Dialogues** is the premier annual convention in parapsychology held in a different city of the world every year. And this year, it's in Sydney - first time ever in Australia! **This landmark event** has a Welcome Reception (Thurs evening) followed by 3 days (Fri-Sun) of presentations, research briefs, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities with 30+ academics, scientists, clinicians, and educators from all over the world. Plus there is a Gala Banquet event on the Saturday evening. **This is a paid conference**, and it is split into separate events in Meetup because you may choose to go to one or two days or the whole conference. The details of speakers and topics will be shown on each event post. More info and tickets are available here: [Conference Tickets](https://parapsychological.org/etn/parapsychology-dialogues-2026/) **A bunch of us from Melbourne are already going**, and if you RSVP on this series of Meetup events, we'll be in contact to add you to the Whatsapp group, so we can mutually coordinate and support the trip. ===================================================== **DAY THREE - Experiment and Evidence** **Saturday, 15 August - 7.00pm to 9.15pm** * J.B. Rhine Gala Banquet Dinner * PA Awards Presentation - Gerhard Mayer * J.B. Rhine Address: Experiencing the Extraordinary Through an Anthropological Lens - Lynne Hume

GPO Heritage Tour (free guided tour )

Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with a guide on the GPO Heritage Tour. Located in the heart of Sydney’s financial and fashion district, and housed in the historic 151 year old former General Post Office building. **Location: The Fullerton Hotel Sydney – Concierge** When: **Thursday, August 6, 2026** Time: **6:00 PM - 7:30 PM** Cost: Free *Note: The tour is free but please RSVP as the spots are limited.* Please come inside the Fullerton hotel and wait near the concierge for the tour. The tour duration is 90 minutes. The tour takes approximately 2,327 steps to complete.

Hidden History in Coogee

Thursday Night Secret Bar Crawl of The Rocks & Circular Quay

**This is the most fun way to make new friends & discover Sydney's best cocktail bars and secret spots!** CURRENT CONFIRMED ATTENDEES (incl. outside Meetup): 4 Get ready to explore Sydney's best small bars in The Rocks and Circular Quay with a fun group of travellers and locals! This bar crawl is perfect for visitors and locals alike, and a great way for people new to Sydney to have a fun and unique night out. Over 3.5 hours, you'll visit some of The Rocks and Circular Quay's best small bars. In the last couple of years, a fantastic bunch of new cocktail bars have opened up in this area. We stop for drinks at 3 or 4 bars, with 1 drink (beer or wine) included. As we explore, you'll hear stories of local heroes & villains, crazy but true history and learn a bit about Australian slang and humour too. Good drinks, great bars, fun times & new friends from all over the world - this is your ticket to the best night out in Sydney! Note this isn't a "backpacker pub crawl" with hundreds of people - we go to quality small bars that locals drink at (no sticky floors and no cheap shots). The maximum group size is 12 people so it is perfect for solo travellers and people new to Sydney. The average age of guests is from mid-20s to mid-40s, but everyone over 18 is welcome. **What we'll provide:** * 1 alcoholic drink (beer or wine only) at the first bar * 3.5-hour guided activity * Reservations at 3 to 4 small or hidden bars * Group photos * Map with recommendations **Prices:** * Normally: $65 * Meetup members: $55 Check out photos of previous secret bar crawls on Instagram at @localsaucetours **Who's your host?** Your hosts will be one of the Local Sauce Tours team. We're all well-versed in Sydney's nightlife and all spend far too much time hunting out the best bars in Sydney, so trust us, we've done our research for this experience. Our Secret Bar Crawl is one of the top-rated nightlife experiences on Airbnb in the world - check out all our reviews here: www.airbnb.com/secretbarcrawl **Please note:** Register here and book on our website https://localsaucetours.com.au/tour/secret-bar-crawl/. Message Justin for the promo code to get $10 off prior to booking.

Surry Hills Secret Bar Crawl (Perfect for Singles & Solos)

**This is the most fun way to make new friends & discover Sydney's best cocktail bars and secret spots!** CURRENT CONFIRMED ATTENDEES (incl. outside Meetup): 6 Get ready to explore Sydney's best small bars in Surry Hills with a fun group of travellers and locals. Every Saturday, we hit the town on a bar tour that is specially designed for singles and solos (but non-solos, e.g., couples and friends are also welcome). Perfect for people new to Sydney and locals who want a fun and unique night out. Over 3.5 hrs, you'll visit some of Surry Hill's best small bars, and finish at a place where the tequila shots are delicious. We stop for drinks at 3 or 4 different bars, with the first drink (beer or wine) included. As we explore, you'll hear stories of local heroes & villains, crazy but true history and learn a bit about Australian slang and humour too. Good drinks, great bars, fun times & new friends from all over the world - this is your ticket to the best night out in Sydney! Not everyone who attends is single or a solo, but on a Saturday night, normally more than half of our group are. There may also be couples and groups of friends joining. Importantly, this is not a lame "speed-dating" event - just a safe way to explore Sydney's nightlife while meeting other people, including other singles. Note this isn't a "backpacker pub crawl" with hundreds of people - we go to quality small bars that locals drink at (no sticky floors and no cheap shots). The maximum group size is 12 people so it is perfect for solo travellers and people new to Sydney. The average age of guests is from mid-20s to mid-40s, but everyone over 18 is welcome. **What we'll provide:** * 1 alcoholic drink (beer or wine only) at the first bar * 3.5-hour guided activity * Reservations at 3 to 4 small or hidden bars * Group photos * Map with recommendations **Prices:** * Normally: $65 * Meetup members: $55 Check out photos of previous secret bar crawls on Instagram at @localsaucetours **Who's your host?** Your hosts will be from the Local Sauce Tours team. We're all well-versed in Sydney's nightlife and all spend far too much time hunting out the best bars in Sydney, so trust us, we've done our research for this experience. Our Secret Bar Crawl is one of the top-rated nightlife experiences on Airbnb in the world - check out all our reviews here: www.airbnb.com/secretbarcrawl **Please note: If you want to attend, you also need to book on our website here: https://localsaucetours.com.au/tour/secret-bar-crawl/. Use the promo code "MEETUP10" for the special discount for Meetup members.**