Coastal Walks Sydney

Mid-week evening walk - Milsons Point - Kurraba Reserve - Luna Park loop ~10 km

Kurnell Coast. Clifftop walk, beautiful sandstone, Cape Bailey lighthouse.

**Sep 6 KURNELL COAST WALK** Superb vistas over land and sea. Walk follows the coastline south, round Cape Solander, to Cape Bailey lighthouse and back. **Meet** near the Park entrance sign (Captain Cook Dr/Polo St, Kurnell). (11 km, low) **Bring** comfortable walking shoes,rain jacket, lunch, water (1L or more). Grading (time/distance/ruggedness/amount of uphill). EAPT = Easy access by public transport, CA = Coffee afterwards Walks leader will be Hans Britz (mob. 0409-918-672)

Awesome Botany Bay Coastline Walk! Wolli Creek to All the Way to Cronulla!

**This is one of the best coastal walks around Botany Bay with fantastic views of all the coastal spots.** **We start at Wolli Creek and make our way to Kyeemagh, the Chinese market gardens, Brighton Le Sands and Dolls Point.** **After we break for lunch, we go over Captains Cook Bridge, through Woolooware and onto Wanda Beach, Elouera Beach and North Cronulla Beach.** **The walk is pretty flat and mostly on man-made paths.** **Meeting point is just outside Wolli Creek Train Station on Discovery Point Place. There are a number of good cafes here, if you want a coffee or to load up on pastries before you start!** **We will aim to finish at Cronulla by 4pm.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: About 30 kms.** **GRADE: Medium, due to the distance (but pretty flat).** **NOTE: Many exit points.** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** · **Be Prepared: Bring at least 2 litres of water, lunch, snacks and dress for the weather. Wear comfortable sturdy walking shoes (trainers or running shoes are fine).** · **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, please send me a TEXT message (0439 344 987) rather than unnecessary updates on the comments section.**

Zoo 2 Balmoral Beach Walk (10km)

Spring Weekend! Newcastle - Ocean/Harbour/Whales - 15KM/14KM Medium/Hard

**Spring Weekend! Newcastle - Ocean/Harbour/Whales - 15KM/14KM Medium** **WEEKEND GETAWAY IN THE AMAZING PORT CITY OF NEWCASTLE!** **SATURDAY:** From **Newcastle Beach** we head up to **King Edward Park** for a grand view of this wonderful city. We track south, along some amazing beachfronts and take a bathroom break at the heritage **Mereweather Ocean Baths**. More stunning ocean fronts lead to **Glenrock Lagoon** and our lunch break. **NO FOOD HERE: BRING YOUR LUNCH.** After lunch we go bush through to **Dudley Beach** and **Awabakal Nature Reserve** which ends at **Redhead Beach,** where we find **Club Redhea**d for a refreshment while we wait for our bus back to Newcastle CBD. **Distance:** 15 km **SUNDAY:** From **Newcastle Beach** we go historic **Fort Scratchley**, Newcastle Breakwater and **Nobby's Lighthouse.** Its then a short ferry ride ($2.50, Opal Card) across to **Stockton** where we explore the Hunter River and **stop for lunch at the local Club**. After lunch, we explore Stockton Breakwater, the **Shipwreck Walk** and **Pirate Point** before taking the ferry back to Newcastle. **Distance:** 14km **Type of Walk:** Sealed pathways, well-formed bush tracks and **NOT TO BE MISSED!** **SOUTHERN HUMPBACK WHALE MIGRATION IS IN FULL SWING AT THIS TIME, SO WE WILL BE KEEPING AN EYE OUT FOR OUR BIG FRIENDS!** **Difficulty:** Medium **Walking Pace:** We will average 4.5 km/hr. **Meeting Place and Transport:** We commence each day's walking at **9:30AM from Newcastle Beach Light Rail Station**, Scott Street Newcastle. **What to bring:** Trail runners/trainers; 1.5–2 litres of water, no refill; hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions. **Suggested Donation:** $50 **Pub:** TBA **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) **Questions?** Please ask in the comment section, below. I shall update and provide my mobile number closer to the date. Cheers, Ted :)

Whale-Watch-Walk! Manly-Shelly-Beach-North-Head-Fairfax-Lookout-13km!

**WHALES & WHALES!** In July/August, thousands of humpback whales migrate north from Antarctica to the warm breeding waters of tropical Australia. **WHY WALK?** 1\. Would you like to live longer? Well guess what\, get out and keep on walking\. Yes\! Yes\! 2\. Walking increases blood flow to the brain\, improving memory almost instantly\! 3\. Healthy\, you bet yu\! and yes it makes you happy\, feeling good inside guaranteed\. **Best for visibility! yes! photos yes!** Manly to North Head high point viewing areas are Sydney's top classified list for whale watching. Mornings when winds are typically lighter, making the ocean smoother, sun directly overhead, reducing ocean glare and making it easier to spot spouts and splashes. **BEAUTIFUL WHALE WATCHING WALK:** 1\. Don't miss this interesting Whale Walk\, "Spot the Whale" stops at five clifftop lookouts\. 2\. Marine Parade at Cabbage Tree Bay to Shelly Beach Walking Track\, 1st Whale Lookout\. 3\. Spotting Whales here at about 10\.30\, perfect timing\, lets hope it's spot time\, hey\! 4\. Shelly Head Lookout\, next on the list\, I'm feeling good\. Who's first to SPOT one\! 5\. Shelly Headland Upper Lookout\, a longer distance better view\. \(10km out to sea\) 6\. Shelly Beach to Barracks Precinct Walk\, past Old Quarry Swamp\, fun uphill hike\. 7\. We walk the "Hanging Swamp" if not flooded\, past the Battery Observation Post\. 8\. Eventually reaching the Fairfax Walk Trail\, 2nd highest point\, "Yiningma Lookout"\. 9\. Fairfax Track\, again reaching Number one\! "Burragula Lookout"\. \(Fairfax Lookout\) 10\. Lunch/Snack break coming up at "North Head Scenic Drive Point"\. 11\. Quick visit\, "North Head Sanctuary"\, before heading to "Third Quarantine Cemetery"\. 12\. Zigzagging down to Manly for a refreshing drink/lunch at yes\! "Hotel Steyne" 13\. The Manly Markets are just in the perfect spot nearby\. **Meeting Point:** Manly Wharf Visitors Information Centre (near pedestrian crossing) **Distance:** 13km **Difficulty:** Moderate, steps and hills, classified moderate due to distance. **Walking Pace:** An easy steady pace at 4.25km-4.50 per hour. **What to Bring:** Comfortable outfit, a litre of water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, a raincoat just in case of wet weather. Bring your happy personality too! **Payment Please:** $10 cash or **PAY ID** 0435801602 name George Palasty. **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 if you have questions. (call or text)

Northern Beaches; Manly to Dee Why via Curl Curl

Whale Watching: Southern Migration: Watsons Bay to Maroubra!!! 18km Medium

**Whale Watching Day!!!Southern Migration: Watson’s Bay to Maroubra 18 km (Medium)** We ferry from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay and commence our walk out of **South Head**, and along the Federation walk, navigating Diamond Bay and Dover Heights before dropping down to **North Bondi.** Leaving Bondi Beach behind, we strike out for Tamarrama and **Bronte**, where we stop for a nice lunch break of 45 minutes. Following lunch we head for Maroubra via **Clovelly and Coogee** Beaches. We stop at **Mistral Point** before marching into Maroubra where we will invade the **Maroubra Seals Club** for a tasty beer (and food if desired - its pretty tasty, I have to say!), before grabbing a bus back to the City. The ocean front scenery on this walk is stunning! Hopefully we will spot **Humpback whales** during the day; it is likely that we will. We should arrive at Maroubra by about 4:00pm. Oh, please make sure you **bring photo ID**, to gain entrance to the Maroubra Seals Club. **Distance:** 18 km **Type of Walk:** This wonderful walk is water, water, all the way! Almost the entire walk is along ocean front promenades. **Difficulty:** Medium, because of the distance. If you are unsure about the distance but would like to test yourself this is a walk for you: there are plenty of get-out points. **Walking Pace:** We will maintain a steady pace all day and average 4.5 km per hour. **Meeting Place and Transport:** We catch the Watsons Bay Ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 2. The Ferry leaves Circular Quay at 9:45 am and arrives at Watsons Bay at 10:08am. Transport back from Maroubra is by bus; it is a high frequency service. **What to bring:** Trail runners/boots or trainers; 1.5 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydrolytes; one snack and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. **LUNCH CAN BE PURCHASED AT BRONTE.** **Suggested Donation:** $10 **Pub:** Maroubra Seals Club 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) If you have any 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.

Narrabeen Beach to Newport Beach... Hike, Whales & Wine!!!

**From Balmoral Beach to Manly Beach… North Head to Long Reef Headland… and Narrabeen all the damn way up to Palm Beach there’s 65 kilometres of exquisite coastal hiking. In the past 3 weeks, we’ve trekked 54 of those kilometres and seen whales / dolphins while “Cheers’ing” with wine, so let’s complete the puzzle with an absolute cracker of an 11kilometres coastal hike that’s truly one of my favourites…. finishing at perhaps the best bar in all of Sydney.** **THE HIKE.** If “Warriedwood, Turimetta, Basin, and Bungan Beaches” kinda make you go “Huh, where?” then stop now, and hit the “Attend” button and just show up on time. You’re in for a day with some very, very special beaches. But let’s begin where our boots first hit dirt… **Narrabeen Headland** starts us off with some stunning views down the coast, and to be honest, I’ve never been to the rockpool there… slight detour to check it out. From there, it’s to **Turimetta Beach** – one of those 10/10 secret gems. The cliffs, the homes… the views. Wow. Back into the headland for some bush hiking, and we’ll descend upon **Warriewood Beach** – we’ll stop for 10min at **Sunrise Kiosk** – easily one of the cutest beach cafes from Cronulla to Palm Beach. Warriewood brings us to **Mona Vale** **Beach**, ***voted 6th best beach in the world by Condé Nast Traveller***. The rockpool (pictured) is truly something to see. **Basin Beach**, then a climb and neighbourhood walk to **Bungan Beach** (again – fantastic). Bungan’s climb will get the sweating and swearing going, then we descend down to the beautiful neighbourhood (and beach) of **Newport Beach**. I can’t believe this hike is only 11kms… there is so much damn beauty within these stunning beaches. Fancy a preview? This is somewhat of the journey you’ll see. I posted a video in facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19ovWZ46Ty/](https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19ovWZ46Ty/) **THE NEWPORT.** Best bar in all of Sydney? Hmmmmm. I’d say so. Or, you could never argue it out of my Top 3. **[The Newport](https://merivale.com/venues/thenewport/)** has it all… views, the outdoors, great food… it’s dog friendly, and there’s plenty of perving. After hiking to Newport Beach, we’ll jump on a 5minute bus that drops directly at the pub. If you’ve never been here you’re in for a jaw-dropper. **Driving?** Be savvy, and you can find free parking by The Newport. Get there early. Then take the 199 bus down to our starting point. Hike, then finish where your car is. **Bus?** **It’s a combination of B1 (from the city at Wynyard it goes north) and 199 bus.** I’ll drop a pin in the whatsapp chat. But the bus stop where we meet is “North Narrabeen – Northern Beaches Community College, Pittwater Rd” – it will look odd, but just be there on time / early and you’ll see us form as a group. **THE DAY.** A few things... a) First... if you join this event, **you must have a face pic on your MeetUp profile**, and you must come back here and **[click on this WHATSAP LINK](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IoYPBeywLXYLrPoahQnjnP)**. This is non-negotiable. b) Gratuity $15 Cash or PayID on the day. Team, I hope you appreciate the effort I put into our events - and $20 for a full day out in Sydney is quite a bargain. A quick search, and ["Cool Girls Club"](https://www.coolgirlsclub.com.au/event-details/cgc-grown-x-spit-to-manly) charges $35 for Spit to Manly Hike. Another group $35 for Figure 8 Hike and $30 for North Head Manly (neither group does the food / drink "Cheers" at the end which makes our group pretty special). c) Big day, long day. If you don't fancy stopping at the bar, that's cool... the 199 bus stop is super close to the pub, and it runs every 10minutes. See you soon for a great, great day! MJ **THE FINER PRINT.** **Cancels / No shows.** Treat your RSVP like a restaurant reservation. No show / cancel on the day? That restaurant is my hiking group – you won’t be welcomed in the future. Respect and manners matter. **Safety.** Let’s chat, let’s have some laughs… but let’s be safe. **Fitness.** Yup. Fitness matters for this one. Guests. Bring mates, dates, co-workers. ***In pressing the “Attend” button for this hike, you acknowledge that:*** a) You are healthy and fit to complete the hike describe; b) You have read and will follow [NSW National Parks Bushwalking Safety Guidelines](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/safety/bushwalking-safety) for this hike; c) You have no chronic / underlying health issues that deter you from completing this hike; d) You understand your host is just that – your host, not a professional hiker – and that you and you alone are responsible for your hiking health, safety, and wellness; e) You’ve been advised to download the “Emergency Plus App” and f) You’ve been advised to obtain individual [hiking insurance from 1Cover](https://www.1cover.com.au/adventure-travel-insurance/hiking-trekking/?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=gads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=13564994076&utm_term=adventure%20travel%20insurance&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13564994076&gbraid=0AAAAAD_bfRAu6Io5ZkHeiIYCP_evtsQ_z&gclid=CjwKCAjwz5nGBhBBEiwA-W6XRLm8Itjn1am8sdPMxVhBtRmsDOWkolLlVATJcXW5jW-9JgB7hb9kMhoC7M0QAvD_BwE). g) Over 60yrs old, and new to the group? Send me a note first please.

Malabar Headlands - La Perouse - Whale Watching - Wow!! 15KM Medium

**Malabar Headlands - La Perouse - Whale Watching - Wow!! 15KM Medium** Meet outside **Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club** (regular buses from the City and Bondi Junction Station stop immediately adjacent, on Marine Parade) by no later than **10:30AM**. From here it is a brisk walk south to join the trails which take us into Malabar Headland Park, which we traverse through to Malabar Bay and on to **Little Bay**, where we stop at the **historic Coast Hospital Precinct** for our lunch break. **THERE ARE SOME FOOD SHOPS HERE OR BRING YOUR OWN FOOD.** After lunch we skirt around the local golf clubs and enter the **Botany Bay National Park** for a fantastic bush walk through to La Perouse, Bare Island and the **La Perouse Museum** for those interested in the local History. Many great opportunities to spot **Humpback Whales migrating back to the Antarctic** on this walk! **Distance:** 15km **Type of Walk:** Pathways, bush tracks **Difficulty:** Medium **Walking Pace:** We will maintain a steady pace all day and will average 4.5 km per hour. **Meeting Place and Transport:** Meet outside Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club by no later than 10:30AM. Buses back to Bondi Junction Train Station or the City depart from La Perouse every 15 minutes or so. **What to bring:** Good walking shoes/trail runners; 1.5 – 2 litres of water, refill available at lunch; hydrolytes; snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions. **Suggested Donation:** $10 **By RSVPing to this even**t 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) **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

🌉 Spit Bridge to Artarmon via Beauty Point, Willoughby Bay & Tunks Park 🌿 🦆

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Sunday, 30 August 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.45am. 🚌 MEETING POINT: Bus stop at Spit West Reserve - Spit Road, Mosman (just before The Spit Bridge). Refer Google maps/photo no. 2. 🚻 Meet the group at the Public Toilets block, just a minute walk from the bus stop. 🚊 END POINT: Artarmon station. 🌎 Please use Google maps for exact location, not Meetup location! ******************************************** 🥾 DISTANCE: 12km - point to point. 🥾 GRADE: Easy/mostly Moderate on a relaxing pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, shared footpaths, slight ups and down hills, stair climbs, creek crossings and a bit of rocks scrambling. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. 🏃‍♂️ Few exit or get-out points along the way that you may leave at anytime. ❗️NOTE - this is Sunday funday nature walk and not suitable for hardcore fast walkers! ******************************************** 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🚶‍♀️This is a hidden gems foreshores and bushwalks from The Spit Bridge to Artarmon, less crowded than The Spit Bridge to Manly Beach. 🚶Upon arrival at the toilet block, Spit West Reserve and a safety briefing, we’ll witness the opening of The Spit Bridge at 10am sharp! 🚶‍♀️We will start our exciting adventure immediately after that following the beautiful foreshore on shared footpaths. Then into the bushland and reserves towards Beauty Point, Quakers Hat along Quaker’s Hat Bay. 🚶We will walk along local streets checking out the McMansion real estates along the way towards Willoughby Bay. 🚶‍♀️We’ll have BYO lunch break at Folly Point overlooking the bay with tap water available. 🚶 After lunch, we’ll continue our adventure towards Artarmon via Tunks Park and Flat Rock Gully. 🚆 After spending time in the nature, we’ll finish our adventure at Artarmon station. ☕️ Few shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants near the station if you fancy a drinks or a bite to eat before leaving home. ******************************************** ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: ℹ️ 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. ℹ️ 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 toilets 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/trainers highly recommended.
💦 At least 1.2L of water, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks.
🥪 Snacks and packed lunch.
🧢 Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
⛑ Basic First Aid Kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial 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! ******************************************** 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION: $5 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 name) & Spit to Artarmon. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks! ******************************************** 🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ 🚌 Bus 173X to Spit Bridge West Reserve departs from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A. ⏰ Dep: 9am Arr: 9.17am ⏰ Dep: 9.20am Arr: 9.38am 🏃‍♂️ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. It’s rude and disrespectful for turning up late! ******************************************** ✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast etc. ✅ Check latest update on comments section before heading out. ❗️If you do not agree with any of the above Terms & Disclaimer, please DO NOT join this event! 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message well before meeting time to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section. 🌿 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

🌅 Weekend Sunset Bushwalk - N Sydney to Crows Nest ~11 km