Challenging Hikes Sydney

Morgan Eight, Belrose

You may not find the street number easily, it's about 950M from the Forest Way turnoff. Please look for fellow hikers' cars. We've been out on this trail several times now and it has everything, a management trail to warm up, some hills to raise the heart rate, a decent length to test your endurance, bike trails paths to entertain you and views to die for, and it all takes place in the Garigal National Park. In total around 10 KM hike. Allow around 3hours for the Hike and stretching. Find our more at [HIKEFit.au](https://sterlingfitness.com.au/hike-training-in-sydney/) #HIKEFit #HIKINGINSYDNEY #HIKESYDNEY #SYDNEYHIKING

Killarney Hills, Killarney

We are doing the Iconic Killarney Hills. I hope you can make it. We will meet on Cook Street in Forestville. This is a long hike covering mountain bike tracks, and incorporating lots of steps and undulations. We get a great break on the water at the halfway mark; this hike is all within the Garigal National Park. Poles are recommended. The first part of this hike is just under 10KM, but there is always an extension if you are tempted. Find our more at [HIKEFit.au](https://sterlingfitness.com.au/hike-training-in-sydney/) #HIKEFit #HIKINGINSYDNEY #HIKESYDNEY #SYDNEYHIKING

St Ives Hills, St Ives

HIKEFit will meet at the car park of Acron Oval. We will walk down a steep management trail meandering our way through the National park. After a while we will see the cascades, then we will traverse up and down through different trails, to keep our heart rate and legs working. Today's hike is testing you on hills, and steep declines. Poles are highly recommended. Find our more at [HIKEFit.au](https://sterlingfitness.com.au/hike-training-in-sydney/) #HIKEFit #HIKINGINSYDNEY #HIKESYDNEY #SYDNEYHIKING

Australia WCup Opener! $7 Pints. Hike first!!!

Australia v Turkey. World Cup 2026, 2pm kick off. Let's drink. Laugh. Get filthy at Sydney's best sports bar (my local, Sporting Globe by 4 Pines) on the water ($7 Pints / 20% off all food, drinks with my VIP card). But first? We hike... **THE DETAILS.** Coming soon. Get in quick. This one will fill out - the whole bar will be booked like New Year's Eve. $10. Newbie hikers - gotta come on some hikes before joining special days like this one. We did this for Women's World Cup a few years back and Sporting Globe was fucking wild - this will be even better! **[IF YOU CLICK ATTEND, NEXT STEP IS JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP HERE.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dd3vOoCoOmxIpVxiLIhbCE)** ***AN AD FROM THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT.*** ***JUNE!!! Here's what's on in We Hike... to the Bar:*** *Monday, 1 June - [VIVID WALK, DRONE SHOW, 50% OFF WINGS, DRINKS!](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314952719/)* *Saturday, 6 June – [Macmasters Beach to Killcare, Hardy’s Hideaway. My favourite hike!!!](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314873258/)* *Sunday, 7 June – [Woy Woy to Patonga Beach / The Boathouse](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314873444/) – such a pretty session.* *Saturday, 13 June – [Royal National Park Figure 8 Pool!](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314972877/) This is a 10/10 hike.* *Sunday, 14 June – [We Hike… to the Australia v Turkey World Cup Opener!!!](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314175185/)* *Saturday, 20 June – [MJ’s Bday & Winter Pub Crawl!](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314958235/)* **THE HIKE.** I'll pick a Sydney Harbour hike / something close. Perhaps a coastal hike as the whales are coming north... 930am start, and let's have our asses in bar seats by 130pm. *Apologies in advance - if you haven't come on too many hikes and somebody else has, they might take your seat for an event like this.* Funnnnnnnn, fun. See you soon in June! MJ

Middle Cove Mangroves, Middle Cove

Today's HIKEFit program explores parts of Castle Cove… Although it feels like a flat walk, there are some good ups and downs. You can complete 8 km or the full 11 km and get around 400m in elevation. We will start at the steps heading into Scotts Creek. After passing the creek, we find a management for about 500 metres. Then we are back into the bush heading to FigTree Cove via the North Arm walking track. Find our more at [HIKEFit.au](https://sterlingfitness.com.au/hike-training-in-sydney/) #HIKEFit #HIKINGINSYDNEY #HIKESYDNEY #SYDNEYHIKING

Secret trail Hunt, Lindfield

We will warm up on a lovely meandering trail from Lindfield Oval down to a wider management trail where we set a fast pace. Today we will cross Barrie Creek and take a wandering trail before climbing to Barrie St. If the weather is fair, we will return to the creek by a foot pad so that we really get the flavour of the casuarina forest through which we are walking. The views from near the water are very pretty, so keep your camera ready. I recommend you wear long pants for this one. Find our more at [HIKEFit.au](https://sterlingfitness.com.au/hike-training-in-sydney/) #HIKEFit #HIKINGINSYDNEY #HIKESYDNEY #SYDNEYHIKING

Malabar Headland, Malabar

Today's hike starts at Malabar, we walk around the coastline to Maroubra. This is a beautiful part of Sydney. Not a hard walk, but truly stunning… At the right time of the year you can see Whales Jumping. Find our more at [HIKEFit.au](https://sterlingfitness.com.au/hike-training-in-sydney/) #HIKEFit #HIKINGINSYDNEY #HIKESYDNEY #SYDNEYHIKING

Lanecove Bushlands, Riverview

Beautiful light to medium walk in Lane Cove Bushland. We will explore the natural beauty of Northwood and Gore Creek as we head towards the Lane Cove Bushland and be amazed by such beauty. Find our more at [HIKEFit.au](https://sterlingfitness.com.au/hike-training-in-sydney/) #HIKEFit #HIKINGINSYDNEY #HIKESYDNEY #SYDNEYHIKING

George's River Sea to Source 1 - Kurnell to Woolooware

Update: Sorry all, I have to shift this by one week, as I have another commitment. This also resets our timing for some other members. We are starting a new series (more GNW to come - but later) The plan over winter is to walk all of the Georges River from Sea (Botany Bay) to Source (somewhere near Appin in Sydney's south) All up about 96 km, split into stages. First stage is Captain Cook's landing place to Cronulla station You get some history, some urban walks, and definitely good company. This is flat - so 16km is OK for this group. We are deliberately avoiding a boring walk- instead going past Cronulla Beach. We have allowed a generous 4 hours, and parking at the end allows some car-pooling options to get to the start or finish. Comment if you are looking for these options Start is WhatThreeWords. This is a bus stop labelled Prince Charles Pde before Captain Cook Drive, obviusly on Prince Chartles Pde. There is car parking there. **Public Transport** From Cronulla Station Route 987 at 7:45am gets to the start which is labelled **Prince Charles Pde before Captain Cook Drive**. Some of us will be on the bus, so look for the walkers/hikers if you have not joined before. Train from Central to Cronulla is Platform 25 at 6:22am - the next one "cuts it too fine". **Driving** I will park near Cronulla station and get the bus to the start. OK to drop people back to the start if you park at the start.

Grand Canyon Track Hike

Escaping Sydney! Royal National Park Coast Walk - 28.5 km (Hard)

**Otford to Bundeena: Royal National Park Coast Walk - 28.5 km** This is **SYDNEY'S PREMIER COASTAL WALK**, taking us through the world's second oldest national park, the magnificent Royal National Park, Sydney. From Otford Station we have a steep climb out to the RNP entrance, at Otford Lookout. Our first stop is **Garawarra Farm** where there are toilets. Fire trail and a local road take us **Curra Moors Trail** via which we re-join the **Coast Track**. for the rest of the day. We push on to **Wattamolla Beach**, another 1.5 hours walk, for late lunch and 30 minutes break. Good bathrooms at this location. From Wattamolla, it’s a solid 3 hours walk to **Bundeena**, where we can catch the Ferry across Port Hacking to Cronulla Railway Station. **Distance:** 28.5 km **Type of Walk:** Full day adventure filled with great natural beauty, coastal tracks, rich diversity of pristine eco-systems and abandoned beaches. Some moderate climbs. **Difficulty:** Hard, for distance and we must maintain a good pace all day. We will be winding through forest, up and down headlands and crossing long beaches. **A good level of fitness and personal effort is required**. **NO get out points** for this walk; you must finish the entire walk. **Walking Pace:** We must average 4 km per hour and will pick up pace where track conditions allow. **Meeting Place and Transport:** Our train leaves Central Station Platform 25 at 6.29AM. **OTFORD STATION HAS A SHORT PLATFORM SO BE SURE TO TRAVEL IN AND ALIGHT FROM ONE OF THE LAST 4 CARRIAGES.** We arrive at Otford Station at 7.28AM. Transport back is by Ferry ($8.30) across Port Hacking to Cronulla Railway Station for trains to the City. **What to bring:** Trail runners/ trainers; 2-3 litres of water; hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. **YOU MUST BRING ALL WATER AND FOOD; I CARRY 3 LITRES OF FLUID FOR THIS WALK, SO PLEASE BRING PLENTY; NO REFILLS.** **Suggested Donation:** $10 **Pub:** Bundeena RSL - **Photo ID Required** **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: [Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group Discussions](https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/discussions/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize) **NUMBERS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 30, RE RNP RULES. DO NOT RSVP UNLESS DEFINITELY ATTENDING.** **Questions?** Please leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day. Ted :)

2026 DRONE SHOW, VIVID WALK & 50% off WINGS, RIBS, DRINKS!!!

**12 Buffalo Wings and a Pint of beer for $15? Yup. Read on...** VIVID is back, and the drone show should be cool! *(Well, let's be honest, the drone show should be "fixed" as our first VIVID walk was a fizzer and some were falling into the water as the show had technical difficulties!)* But it's great to do VIVID on a Monday - one of the least crowded days of the week... and we'll finish at my local pub as Monday's offer half-priced wings, ribs, and drinks (optional, as you may want to get home). **THE HIKE.** Let's meet at Paragon Hotel down at Circular Quay. Let's chat in whatsapp on the day so you can find me from **545pm**. We'll see the lights go on at 6pm on the dot and *see Customs House, the MCA, Syd Opera House, etc... all the way to Barangaroo, King St Wharf, and the drone show starts at 730pm finishing at 740pm. It will be crowded and hard to keep the group together, so make your own way to Sporting Globe by 4Pines. I'll already be at the table.* **Sporting Globe is my local pub, so I'll grab a table... 50% off wings, ribs, selected pints, and house wine. What a deal!!! 24 wings should be like $22, so if everybody brings $11 cash, I'll order a bunch of wings / flavours at 745pm - they'll be on the table as you arrive at the pub - just make sure everybody gets their 12 - it's def enough (if you want wings, that is). Last, I have a furtherr 20% off VIP Card - get it from me before you order at the bar - that's how I got 12 wings and a Pint for $15!!!** So we get to the drone show on time, I'll move at about 3.5kms per hour - it's up to you to keep up. I'll post my location in live Google Maps, and all hikers must join our **[WHATSAPP GROUP HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/C2nbnKJ5WJo5aenEREmOFB)** (please note, I'll keep this whatsapp for the week after hike(s), so *exit it / silence it* is my advice once you complete your hike - or use it to see other hikers' cool pics). 4kms per hour is pretty slow so we can take pics, chat, laugh, and feel free to bring a roadie drrink if you fancy... Again, it's up to you to keep the pace and not get lost. ***AN AD FROM THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT.*** ***JUNE!!! Here's what's on in We Hike... to the Bar:*** *Monday, 1 June - [VIVID WALK, DRONE SHOW, 50% OFF WINGS, DRINKS!](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314952719/)* *Saturday, 6 June – [Macmasters Beach to Killcare, Hardy’s Hideaway. My favourite hike!!!](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314873258/)* *Sunday, 7 June – [Woy Woy to Patonga Beach / The Boathouse](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314873444/) – such a pretty session.* *Saturday, 13 June – [Royal National Park Figure 8 Pool!](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314972877/) This is a 10/10 hike.* *Sunday, 14 June – [We Hike… to the Australia v Turkey World Cup Opener!!!](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314175185/)* *Saturday, 20 June – [MJ’s Bday & Winter Pub Crawl!](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/314958235/)* **THE RULES.** a) Be on time. Honour your RSVP... or ban is likely. b) $10 Cash or PayID gratuity. c) Bring good energy, laughs, and... keep up with the pace! See you for a fun one. MJ