Canoeing Sydney

Grand Canyon Walking Track Hiking

**Whats App Group** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnICxJKNRFyIhhdbs0SbeX](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnICxJKNRFyIhhdbs0SbeX) Sun Nov 01, 2026 Grand Canyon Walking Track Meeting Point: 08:00 am Starbucks Capitol Square, g01, 730-742 George St, Haymarket, Sydney Reserve Carpool or Driver [https://www.extremelyshy.com/sydney&clafa6](https://www.extremelyshy.com/sydney&clafa6) * **Carpool** You will be assigned a vehicle. Check your confirmation email for your driver’s details. Let your driver scan your QR code to access your carpool service. Please stay with your driver throughout the trip. * **Driver** Check your confirmation email to assign the passengers. Scan passengers’ QR codes to provide carpool service. You will then get paid The Grand Canyon Track is a famous historic loop walking track in the Blue Mountains National Park near Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia. (Note: This is different from the U.S. Grand Canyon National Parkin Arizona). Trail Overview & Stats * **Length:** 6.3 km (3.7 miles) loop * **Time to Complete:** About 3 to 4 hours * **Difficulty:** Grade 3 (Moderate to Hard), featuring a significant number of stone steps, steep descents and ascents, and unpaved creek crossings. **What’s included** * Gas, Vehicle use, Driver effort. Split bill if any other expense is exist. **Liability** * The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. * You acknowledge you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. * All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.

Capertee Campground/ Navigation with maps / Car Camp Wknd

3rd Thursday, SongsOnStage@the Canopy, Lane Cove

3rd Thursday, 6-8pm: SongsOnStage OpenMic/Variety Show at The Canopy, 2 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove I will host, who else would like to play? \- PA\, mics and acoustic guitar supplied\. \- FREE ENTRY Email Russell at SongsOnStage@gmail.com if you would like to play. Come show off your talent & hang out with us! About the Canopy: The Canopy is conveniently located within the busy Lane Cove village and offers a unique environment for the community and retailers for day and night trading and activities. Overlooking the manicured open green space, The Canopy is home to an abundance of light and functional casual and formal dining options, with the added bonus of park activities for all ages and a purpose built stage for entertainment and events. https://thecanopylanecove.com.au/ Event brought to you by https://www.facebook.com/SongsOnStage If you would like to make a donation, so I can keep organising Zoom and live events, click here: https://paypal.me/songsonstage?locale.x=en_AU

Catamaran sailing Lake Macquarie (camping caravan park)

Please email directly and supply information below, as well as RSVP. Also use email for queries (not Meetup messages). Cost and more details are below. Enjoy pretty Lake Macquarie (2 hours from Sydney) while zipping along on our catamarans and getting a good introduction to sailing. More exciting than being on a yacht ! We have 18-foot, 16-foot and 14-foot catamarans. No experience is required. Come for either the weekend or a day (we recommend coming for the weekend). Email Mark Lovi (yhasailingbookings@gmail.com) as well as RSVPing. He will then send you details. In your email, please advise the following: * Do you have your own transport ? If so, are you prepared to give others lifts ? * If you don't have your own transport, what suburb do you live in ? * Contact phone number. * Do you have a tent ? We can hire but you must have your own sleeping bag. * Can you swim (we wear lifejackets but cannot take non-swimmers) * Are you reasonably agile ? We don’t need super athletes, but you are sitting on a flat deck (not a seat) and you need to be able to move 3 metres to the other side of the boat at reasonable speed. A simple test is whether you can lie flat on a carpet and stand up within 4 seconds without using furniture. * We cannot take people weighing more than 95 kg (even if agile). COST: Sailing fee $70 (weekend); $40 (day), camping $26, lift $15, tent hire $10. You need your own sleeping bag. This is a group event and requires people to be on time to assist in rigging boats. If coming Saturday, arrive by 10:00 am ready for the outdoors. If coming for the day only be prepared to stay until 6pm. For Sunday, be prepared to arrive by 9am and stay until 5pm. Camping is at a caravan park with facilities. We are a long-established sailing group run by the YHA. We hold sailing weekends every 4 weeks. NO SAILING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Catamaran sailing is a fun and exciting way to experience the water, as the boats zip along in the wind. The boats are easy to sail and offer a good opportunity for anyone who wants to learn or experience sailing by getting some practice on either handling the jib, trapezing (hanging out the side of the boat on a harness) or skippering. We are not a "racing" group, we just like to be on the water and away from Sydney for a weekend, taking it easy.

Casual Surf at Manly

Hello everyone! Come along for a relaxed surf session at Manly Beach! Enjoy some waves at your own pace, then grab a beer and a bite to eat afterwards if you feel like sticking around. Whether you're new to the group or have joined us before, you're welcome! **How it works** * Meet at Manly Beach (see meeting point below). * Have a quick chat and check the surf conditions before heading in. * Surf together at your own pace, and leave whenever you like. * Optional beer, food or a casual hangout afterwards. All levels are welcome, so don't worry if you're fairly new to surfing. Just choose waves that suit your ability and enjoy the session at your own pace. After the surf, we'll head somewhere nearby for a beer or some food. You're also welcome to stay at the beach, relax or keep surfing if you prefer. **When/Where** We'll meet by the pipes closest to the Corso (South Pipe) at **10:00am** If you need to hire a board, please get to the rental shop around **9:30am** so you can grab a board, change your wetsuit, and head over to meet us on time. **Who can join?** All levels are welcome, including beginners. Just be comfortable in the ocean and choose waves that suit your ability. **What to bring** You'll need a surfboard, leash, wetsuit, towel, sunscreen and water. If you do not have equipment, you can hire them at Manly Surfboards or other nearby rental shops. **Notes** * This is a community meetup, **not a surfing lesson or guided session.** * Everyone is responsible for their own safety and choosing conditions suitable for their ability. * Please respect surf etiquette and other beach users. * The event may be adjusted or postponed depending on surf and weather conditions. Thanks, see you there!

Another Autism coffee & brunch catch-up

Heritage Braai at Manly dam - Saturday 7 November

Forestville to Manly: Classic Bushwalk, Manly Dam, Manly Beach 16KM Medium

**Forestville to Manly: Classic Bushwalk, Manly Dam, Manly Beach 15KM Medium** This excellent bush walk has the following stages: 1\. Forestville to Manly Dam: 8km\. Toilets\, and lunch stop\. 2\. Many Dam to Manly Ferry Wharf: 8km\. What more could you possibly want from a day out!!! **Distance:** 16KM **Type of Walk:** Great bush walking in the first half, including little known trails leading onto the back of Manly Dam. Parks, well-formed paths for the rest of the day. **Difficulty:** Medium. **Walking Pace:** Steady pace all day and average 4.5 km per hour. **Meeting Place + Transport:** We meet at **Chatswood Train/Bus Interchange** to catch the **160X Service Bus**, departing **Bus Stand A at 10:02AM**, through to Forestville. Ferry back to Circular Quay or northern beaches bus services from Manly. **What to bring:** Walking shoes/boots; 1.5 litres of water, refill available; hydrolytes; snacks; lunch, light rain jacket; sunscreen, cap/hat. **NO SHOPS AT OUR LUNCH STOP, SO BRING FOOD!** **Suggested Donation:** $10 **Pub:** Ivanhoe Hotel, Manly Corso **By RSVPing to this event,** you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here: https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/messages/boards/thread/53245383 **Questions?** Leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day. Ted :)

Casual Sunday Futsal in Eveleigh ⚽️

⚽ **Want to kick off your Sunday the right way?** Looking to play futsal in Sydney? Say no more — we’ve got you covered! Join us **every Sunday at 10 AM** at South Eveleigh Sports Courts for fast-paced, good-vibes futsal. Whether you’re a seasoned baller or you’ve never touched a futsal ball before — if you love football, you’re one of us. We play on hard ground, so leave the spike boots at home (unless you enjoy sliding around like Bambi on ice ). *** **One golden rule:** Cancelling after **12 PM on Saturday** means you’re out for future games. If you say you’re coming, you’re coming. Why? Because commitment is the only “fee” we charge. No drama, no flakes — just good people and good football. If you’re cool with that, we’ll welcome you with open arms. Fair warning, though… Once you join, you’ll probably want to play every week. See you on Sunday! ⚽

Coastal Escape: Manly North Head Circuit, wormhole and beyond ~12/15 km

Join us for a stunning coastal adventure where we’ll explore the North Head Circuit and the surrounding coastline. This route offers **spectacular ocean and harbour views, WWII history at North Fort, and local wildlife**. Depending on the weather and group pace, we will also navigate the “**secret wormhole” tunnel linking Manly to Freshwater,** followed by an optional extension towards Dee Why or a return to Manly for a late lunch. Due to the total distance (12–15 km) and a steady pace, good fitness is essential. **Before you RSVP, please read the details below:** * This event is hosted on **[TrekMeet](http://trekmeet.com/),** a free offline hiking app without ads, I built with and for this community, and would love your support if you could [please ](https://trekmeet.com/event/44f41258-f247-45b8-b111-30a30ff336b9?from=9xOdy7cJLyewPf1Nkak5XAkdmtI2)**[RSVP here,](https://trekmeet.com/event/44f41258-f247-45b8-b111-30a30ff336b9?from=9xOdy7cJLyewPf1Nkak5XAkdmtI2) i**t has offline trail route and event chat. You can also search TrekMeet and **[join OZ Outdoors](https://trekmeet.com/group/oz-outdoors?from=9xOdy7cJLyewPf1Nkak5XAkdmtI2),** **we're moving there in coming months.** * **Start:** 8:45 AM outside Manly Wharf. Meet at the Seashell Sculpture in front of The Felons Seafood restaurant. * **Difficulty:** Moderate–Hard due to the undulating terrain, stairs, some steep sections, and a steady pace of \~4 km/h with short breaks. * **Route:** Starting at Manly Wharf, we will complete the 11 km North Head Circuit. We will then head towards the "secret wormhole" tunnel. If the weather is pleasant, we will tackle the rocky path through the tunnel to Freshwater Beach, returning to Manly via the B2M path. On a hotter day, we will visit the wormhole and return to Manly via an easier path. We will finish at Manly, where you can catch the ferry back to the city or stick around for a swim and a well-earned late lunch! * **Gratuity:** A $5 gratuity is appreciated to cover organising costs. You can pay cash or via PayID at the event. **Important - Please Read:** * **What to Bring:** Wear proper hiking shoes, bring **ample hydration (1.5 litres, we have refills), enough snacks/lunch for the day,** sunscreen, hat, swimmers (if you decide to take a swim), and weather appropriate clothings, recommended to carry **basic first-aid and insect-repellent spray.** * **RSVP responsibly** – Treat it as a commitment; update or cancel 12–24 hrs before. * **Arrive early** – All route/gear info is in the description; hosts can’t field messages during the event. * **Stay together** – It's a volunteer-led community walk; keep the host in sight and let them know if you leave. * **Safety first** – **Your safety is your own responsibility**! You agree to follow host instructions, public-health orders and OZ Outdoors guidelines: [https://www.meetup.com/ozoutdoors](https://www.meetup.com/ozoutdoors) * **Connect with us on Instagram:** [https://instagram.com/ozoutdoors.syd](https://instagram.com/ozoutdoors.syd)

Great North Walk Mt Kuring Gai to Hornsby via Berowra 22km med-hard

Fantastic 22.3 km one-way trail from Hornsby to Mount Kuring-gai traverses Berowra Valley National Park and includes sections like the Blue Gum Walk and Tunks Ridge Reserve. Expect varied terrain with steep sections, particularly as you approach Mount Kuring-gai, where you'll encounter panoramic views. The route also passes by Fishponds and Berowra Creek. Be prepared for a challenging hike that requires stamina and resilience, especially during the final ascent. A few ups and downs and a good challenging walk, finish with a cold beer in Hornsby RSL $10 fee applies to this event payable cash on the day or PayID is 0402 251036 David Matthews Please bring a sense of adventure, fun and of course suncream, hat, jacket in case of a change in weather, at least 2L of water, lunch, snacks and sturdy walking shoes 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 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](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers)

SUNDAY/SAILING/TEACH YOU TO SAIL BECOME PART OF MY CREW MAKE FRIENDS FOR LIFE

BECAUSE I TEACH TO FIND ONGOING CREW MY REQUIREMENTS ARE MAX WEIGHT 70kg up to 40yrs of age On any sailing day, there may also be my regular crew or people I have introduced through the Facebook Crew Finder and my self. However, my small yacht never carries more than 6 in total. If the event is full make sure you join the wait list I move people around to going if there really keen and learning well or if someone drops out 1. AS IM LOOKING FOR GENUINE PEOPLE WANTING TO LEARN HOW TO SAIL WHICH WILL TAKE SOME MONTHS PREFER PEOPLE STAYING IN SYDNEY AT LEAST 12 MONTHS EVEN BETTER IF YOU LIVE HERE 2. IF YOUR NOT COMING TO LEARN GO ON A FERRYTHIS ISNT A ONE DAY SIGHT SEEING TRIP 3. For safety reasons, you must be able to SWIM OR AT LEAST FLOAT and be comfortable on water. 4. ITS VERY SELDOM SOMEONE WOULD FALL IN ONE IN FORTY YEARS. 5. 5,Also for safety reasons, you must be able to understand and speak English to enable you to react quickly to a whole new vocabulary of words that you will need to learn Unfortunately I need to make decisions that are best for my boat as, when racing, I only carry a crew of 4, who MUST be fit and agile. This is vital to enable you to move quickly around a small yacht when it heels (leans over) as much as 30 degrees and be ready to sit with your legs over the rail after tacking (changing course). My yacht wins in most seasons and I'm extremely competitive. We DO NOT carry crew who just sit on the rail, and you must be willing to work as a team. **PLEASE REMEMBER YOU’RE COMING TO BE TAUGHT HOW TO SAIL SO I NEED TO POINT OUT A FEW THINGS FOR SAFETY REASONS** 1. Wear clothes suitable for sailing – MOST IMPORTANT – rubber, soft-soled shoes with good grip. NO THONGS OR BARE FEET! 2. If you have long hair, TIE IT UP 3. Glasses and hats need to be tied with cord or similar – I’ve seen so many disappear overboard. 4. If you have sailing or gym gloves, bring them to protect hands from rope burn. 5. Remove rings off fingers and long finger nails if bent back it really hurts