Bird Watching Sydney

Monthly bird spotting walk in the botanical gardens: Information only

Master BIRD Photography

# SYDNEY BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY [Book here](https://theapertureclub.com.au/master-bird-photography/) for this 4 hr hands-on Workshop worth $220. Bird Photographing changes with the seasons and every time you venture out, weather and nature will influence each experience, making it a unique opportunity to observe wildlife at its best and make connections with nature. Photographer and tutor Sara Corlis will introduce you to small natural environments throughout Sydney. She has an ethical approach to Nature and Wildlife Photography, and when out in the field, will respectfully introduce you to endemic and migratory birds, as well as some backyard favourites. This 4-hr workshop will allow you to enter the landscape anonymously, find the birds and focus on capturing images that reflect not only portraits of birds in their environment, but also photograph their behaviours, interactions and individual personalities. **TUTORS**: 1 professional Photographer **CLASS SIZE**: Minimum 4 / Maximum 6 **DAY OF OPERATION:** Selected Saturdays

Sydney Whale Watching Photography.

The first meetup point: City Extra Cafe, Circular Quay at 8.45 AM. Departure point: Campbells Cove Wharf. (Located past the International Shipping Terminal, Circular Quay) The second meetup point; the Ship Inn, Circular Quay at 12 noon or Midday. June and July are the prime months for the Northward annual migration of whales off Sydney; moving from Antarctica. The tours will need to be booked by individuals at their own expense and pricing starts around $ 90. The booking details are: 9.30 am departure, pricing $91, Book through Whale Watching Sydney, phone 1800 326 822. By making the booking all participants accept all risks associated with the activity. I would recommend a telephoto zoom lens of between 100 -500mm and a mirrorless or digital SLR camera for this activity. You may find a shutter speed of 1000 or above using auto ISO useful. I look forward to seeing you at the activity. If you need to contact me my number is 0425382248.

Latin American Foodie Movie Mistura & Dinner, Sat 18 July, Meet 3:45pm, CBD

We love watching foodie movies and then, for those who want to continue on afterwards, talking about it afterwards over a delicious meal nearby. Movie : Mistura Synopsis : A sweeping story of love, betrayal, and cuisine, this delicious drama starring Bárbara Mori (Rubí, Women in Blue) celebrates the remarkable gastronomy and people of Peru. [https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/movies/spa26-mistura](https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/movies/spa26-mistura) Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSo8U0M-lZU[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSo8U0M-lZU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSo8U0M-lZU) **Date, Location & Time :** Palace Central Sydney, Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale. Sat 18 July **Meet at 3:45pm by the Cinema's Entrance,** **for a 4pm movie start.** IMPORTANT : 1\. If you're keen to join\, **you'll need to buy your own tickets** \- Here's a quick link to buy them\.\.\. [https://buy.palacecinemas.com.au/?cinema=200&session=174094](https://buy.palacecinemas.com.au/?cinema=200&session=174094) 2\. If you're also keen to join us for dinner afterwards \(location tbc\) **let me know so I can lock in a seat for you for a dinner reservation. (And pls let me know as well if you don't want to join us for dinner too so we know we've heard from you. Thanks!)** And **please also bring cash so it is easier to split the bill !** Logistics: **\*Everyone to sort out your own movie tickets** (My seat is C5 so feel free to book a seat nearby) * Meet afterwards just outside of the cinema and go altogether to the pre-booked restaurant to discuss the movie and general foodie / kitchen talk. If you have any questions in the meantime, shout out in the comments section below. Looking forward to another great session with all you kitchen enthusiasts! Cheers, Natia -- Kitchen Catchup Code of Conduct The Kitchen Catchup community is a space for all members of all skill levels to, both in person and online, \>\> safely discuss\, cook and eat all types of foods from around the world\, \>\> be treated fairly\, equally and with respect by all members\, and \>\> socialise & learn in an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination\. If you do not care for a certain ingredient, dish, cuisine or cooking technique (we all have these!), there is no issue with mentioning that you don't like it; however, please avoid negative reactions (verbal or otherwise) that could make other members in the group feel uncomfortable. If any further questions or to raise any concerns from any of our events, please feel free to get in touch with the event and/or meetup organisers. Thanks for helping to keep our community amazing!

SSP TUE...COCKATOO ISLAND No 2.(CoffeeShop on Island)

Catch the ferry to Cockatoo Is at your leasure.We will meet at the Coffee Shop just at the Ferry stop on Cockatoo Is. We will tackle the convict section and museum up on top.

Movie & Buffet Dinner Night; VIP Private Screening of "500 DAYS IN THE WILD"

Social Event - Movie & Dinner Night; We have organised a VIP Private Screening of the award winning movie; "500 DAYS IN THE WILD". The 2-hour documentary weaves together adventure, personal reflections, stunning wildlife, and human connection on the rigorous and beautiful TCT Trail, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Coast, as well as the Arctic Ocean. 500 Days in the Wild dives deeply into both the physical and emotional travails of tackling an almost impossible adventure. 500 Days surprises with cinematic action, intimate experiences, and visual poetry. 500 Days In The Wild follows the epic 6-year journey of filmmaker Dianne Whelan as she sets out to reconnect with nature and become the first person to travel the world's longest trail. The 24,000 km Trans Canada Trail stretches across the continent of North America, connecting the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific oceans. It is the longest trail in the world. For six years filmmaker Dianne Whelan traveled the entirety of the land and water trails, the only person to ever accomplish this journey. 500 Days (which is 12,000 hours) in the Wild recounts Dianne's journey by bike, canoe, skis, snowshoes and on foot and her cross-cultural visits with those who live close to the land. This feature doc culled from 800 hours of footage is an intricate weave of adventure film, personal reflection and stunning captures of wildlife and landscapes. Using humour, adventure, beautiful cinematography and a great soundtrack (including songs from Joni Mitchell, First Aid Kit, Xavier Rudd, and The Tragically Hip), 500 Days in the Wild will entertain audiences and inspire hope for the future. She started out alone, disillusioned with state of the world, to look for different ways of caring for the land and for each other. She ended the journey a bit wiser, more hopeful, in love and with a passion to share this story with you. This is an unforgettable journey and an unforgettable film. WARNING: You may want to quit your job after watching this Inspiring, Intimate & Incredible Movie based on a True Adventure Story - A MUST SEE. \# Details * Rated CTC * Runtime 120 minutes * Genre Documentary * Director Dianne Whelan * Actors Dianne Whelan, Louisa Robinson * Language English * Country Canada * Awards Winner - Grand Prize VIMFF, Winner - Best Film World Trail Film Festival, Winner - Best Film Nordic Adventure Film Festival, Winner - Audience Award - Victoria Film Festival. 500 DAYS IN THE WILD TRAILER; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-0XhbQwerI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-0XhbQwerI) We will start with the Movie, followed by an award winning Vegetarian all you can eat buffet dinner & then you can do an optional Kirtan Mantra Meditation. Kirtan is the chanting of spiritually uplifting sacred mantras (transcendental sound vibrations). It is typically accompanied with traditional Indian instruments such as the harmonium, mrdanga (drum) and kartalas (hand cymbals). Note: This is usually an extra $10.00, however included in our event. Here is some more information on Kirtan Mantra Meditation; [Kirtan/mantra meditation explained](https://govindas.com.au/kirtanmantra-meditation-explained.html) There will also be an opportunity to meet up with fellow Telegram & Meet Up Members. This will be a great opportunity to get together for a great day, night, under lights for a night to remember. This is a bohemian inspired cinema experience which awaits you at Govindas. Keep your clothes on but take your shoes off, relax and enjoy is the motto here. Upright seats and couches are available but for most regulars it is all about the lie down beds and the culinary treat after the movie in the restaurant which makes it a night to remember. Operating for over forty years, Govindas, a not for profit enterprise, has cemented itself in Sydney’s competitive dining scene & is widely regarded by the locals as a Sydney Institution. Special Dietary Needs; The buffet is about 80% vegan. It is also 80% gluten free, the exceptions are kofta balls, pakoras, penne pasta bake and bread. The only preparations containing nuts are usually the quinoa salad and the ice-cream sundae. For severe allergies please ask to speak to the chef on arrival. Drinks are not included & can be Shaken, Not Stirred. Start / Finish points accessible by train from Kings Cross Station. Distance: 0.3km (approx.) Cost: Dinner & Movie = $50.00 - NOTE: THIS MUST BE PRE-PAID WITHIN 72 HOURS BY DIRECT DEPOSIT OR CASH, AS WE ARE BOOKING THE WHOLE CINEMA FOR OUR PRIVATE GROUP. WHAT IS THE PRICE OF ADVENTURE. \*\* NO REFUNDS FOR THIS SPECIAL \*\* Note: The value is usually 66.00 for a Non-Private (General Public) Screening with dinner & Kirtan Mantra Meditation, but because you are Special, you receive a $16.00 discount for a Private Viewing & VIP Dinner Table for our Group. Gratuity: There will be no gratuity for this event. IMPORTANT: Once you confirm your attendance; FULL PAYMENT is required within 72 hours by Cash or to account; PT, Bank Of Queensland. BSB: 124 001 Account Number: 2294 6955 & Reference: (Your Full Name). Please follow up with sending a private message with your FULL NAME, MOBILE, DIETARY & OPTIONAL MANTRA MEDITATION.

Watch Upcoming Films for Free at the Cinemas: Exciting workshop

Ready to unlock free movie tickets without spending a fortune? Join this engaging workshop to learn fun, effective ways to earn free movie tickets. Get smart, get rewarded, and start seeing upcoming films for free. Join our fun and informative online workshop, where you'll learn: * How to find and enter movie ticket competitions * Tips to boost your chances of winning * Tools and platforms that offer regular giveaways * Crafting stand out entries judges will love Workshop Essentials * Reliable internet connection for streaming and participation * Notebook and pen or a digital notepad to jot down tips and strategies * Access to a computer or smartphone for exploring platforms and entering competitions * Curiosity and enthusiasm. This session is packed with insider hacks, so come ready to learn! Whether you're a cinema fanatic or just love a cheeky freebie, this workshop will have you winning in no time. Let the movie magic begin! Looking forward to meeting you all. Price: $6. Once you RSVP, payment details will be sent through as a private message. Payment must be made prior to this workshop, and the location details will be provided. Location: Cafe in Sydney city Check out our Sister Meetups Please check out our Sister Meetups # [Morgaia 1% Better Glow Sydney – Wellness & Yoga 🧘‍♀️](https://www.meetup.com/morgaia1-betterglowsydney/) # [Ikigai Inner Circle Sydney by Morgaia ❤️](https://www.meetup.com/ikigaiinnercirclesydneybymorgaia/) Risks and Waiver of Liability By attending the Sydney Eats Walk event, I represent that I am in good physical health and capable of participating in the event. I understand that risks of Injuries and Damages are involved in walking and other activities, and I appreciate that I may have to exercise extra care for my own person and for others around me. I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Sydney Eats Walk Social Life, its organisers, leaders, volunteers, members and attendees from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages.

WHALES! Day 1. Minnamurra Beach to Kiama Beach Coastal Hike!

**Okay hikers. This event is on! Make it a day trip. Make it an overniter. Up to you as on Saturday 4th of July, we are doing Kiama to Gerringong hike... [https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/315362357/](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/315362357/)** **Minnamurra Station to Kiama Station Hike** **is 9kms... Looks like a stunner.** The train arrives directly from Central to Minnamurra (11:31am), though jump in our group chat - rides are available. We'll hike. We'll also check out the **Kiama Sculptures Event.** We'll do drinks in Kiama. Some will head home... others will head to Gerringong and check in to the hotel. **Mercure Gerringong (where I'm staying) is getting booked - some are also camping**. You can quickly read about the hike here... **[https://thefold.com.au/nsw/illawarra-region/outdoor-adventure/articles/kiama-coast-walk-minnamurra-to-kiama/](https://thefold.com.au/nsw/illawarra-region/outdoor-adventure/articles/kiama-coast-walk-minnamurra-to-kiama/)** **[AFTER YOU HIT ATTEND, CLICK ON THE WHATSAPP LINK HERE TO JOIN THE EVENT COMMS.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dm9RFL5K4Oh4BXWfJBzHSC)** All the usual stuff. $10 PayID or Cash. Honour your RSVP. Etc. See you soon for a beauty! MJ

Rose Bay to Maroubra Beach! Whale Migration Lookouts all the way!

**This walk will take us on the coast along some ocean front scenery that is absolutely stunning.** **We will stop at many lookouts for humpback whales, right in the middle of peak season for whale migration!** **There are plenty of exit points so it’s perfect for anyone who is not sure how far they will be able to walk.** **We will meet at Circular Quay, Wharf 2 at 9am.** **The ferry leaves at 9.15am (so please be on time) and arrives at Rose Bay at 9.28am.** **We start our walk to Bondi Beach, then Tamarama Beach (or as it’s referred to by the locals, Glamourama Beach), Bronte Beach, Clovelly Beach and Coogee Beach where we will probably stop for lunch.** **We will stop at Mistral Point as well as other lookouts before we make our way to Maroubra Beach.** **We will aim to finish by 3pm, maybe 3.30pm if we spot whales and linger a bit, from which we can go for a drink at Maroubra Seals or catch a bus back to the city.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: About 13 kms.** **GRADE: Easy to medium.** **NOTE: Many exit options along the way. Please let the Host know if you leave the walk.** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** · **Be Prepared: Wear comfortable shoes, bring at least 2L of water and dress for the weather. I would recommend hydralyte tablets, snacks and sun protection.** · **Follow Instructions: Please follow the instructions of the Host at all times and keep the Host within sight.** **RSVP Responsibly and Be Ontime at the Designated Meeting Point: Update your RSVP if you can’t make it.** **GRATUITY: $10 applies to this event which can be paid in cash on the day or PayID is 0439 344987 Cristian Sylvestre.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority and 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 RSVPing 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](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message (0439 344 987) rather than unnecessary updates on the comments section.**

Sunset at La Perouse

Snorkel at Bare Island, La Perouse.

Mid-Winter Snorkel at Bare Island, La Perouse. Meet at the far side of the footbridge, on the island, walk down the steps on the left and go under the bridge. We will meet at 11:00 am.

North Harbour Spendour! St Leonards to Milson’s Point finishing at Taronga!

**This is a lovely walk that covers the north coastline of Sydney Harbour to the west and east of Milson’s Point.** **We start at St Leonards Train Station at 9.45am.** **From here we follow Berry Creek and make our way to Berry Island Reserve and Oyster Cove Reserve reaching the Coal Loader Wharf. There is a toilet here and a water refill station.** **We then go to Berry Bay Lookout (where the BP Fuel Terminal used to be) and then to Waverton Park and Sawmillers Reserve where the remains of a rusty shipwreck lie in the sand.** **We continue through to Lavender Bay and the beautiful Blues Point Reserve.** **From here we head to Milson’s Point via Wendy’s Garden.** **We stop for lunch at Milson’s Point.** **Then we make our way through Kirribilli (and say high to the PM if he is about), to Milson Park, Kesterton Park, Anderson Park and Cremorne Reserve. There is a toilet here and a refill station.** **Then off to Reid park and Sirius Point Reserve before making our way to Taronga Zoo Ferry Terminal, from which we will catch a ferry to Circular Quay.** **We will aim to finish at Circular Quay by 3.30pm, from which we can catch a train to return home.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: About 16 kms.** **GRADE: Moderate, due to distance. Mostly on paths but some walking on trails.** **NOTE: Many exit options along the way. Please let the Host know if you leave the walk.** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** · **Be Prepared: Wear comfortable shoes, bring at least 1L of water and dress for the weather. I would recommend hydralyte tablets, snacks and sun protection.** · **Follow Instructions: Please follow the instructions of the Host at all times and keep the Host within sight.** **RSVP Responsibly and Be Ontime at the Designated Meeting Point: Update your RSVP if you can’t make it.** **GRATUITY: $10 applies to this event which can be paid in cash on the day or PayID is 0439 344987 Cristian Sylvestre.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority and 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 RSVPing 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](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message (0439 344 987) rather than unnecessary updates on the comments section.**