Fishing Trips Sydney

"SPARX SOCIAL" - New Friends, Big Conversations & Unexpected Fun!!

**SPARX SOCIAL** **New Friends, Big Conversations & Unexpected Fun** Have you ever noticed how making new friends as adults can be strangely difficult? Most of us aren’t looking for more social media connections. We’re looking for real conversations. Genuine people. A few laughs. Perhaps a reminder that life still has plenty of adventures left in it. That’s what this evening is all about. **Join us** for a relaxed and entertaining night featuring: ✨ Fun and interactive social games. ✨ A couple of short thought-provoking talks. ✨ Open Mic (share a story, idea, joke or life lesson if you’d like) ✨ Great conversation with friendly, welcoming people. No awkward networking. No sitting quietly in the corner. No expertise required. Just a room full of interesting people who are curious about life and open to making new connections. Whether you’re new to Midlife Sparx or have attended before, you’ll be warmly welcomed. Because some of the best friends we haven’t met yet are sitting in a room we haven’t walked into. 📅 **Thursday 2nd of July.** **📍 Barrel Below, 115 Clarence Street, Sydney.** **⏰ 6:30 PM.** **Come along.** Meet some great people. Share a laugh. You never know where one conversation might lead.

The NEW Sydney fish market visit ,coffee and lunch

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.

Noumea - diving trip

Join us for one week diving adventure in New Caledonia. Itinerary: Sunday 19th July - morning flight to Noumea, mid day arrival, check in accommodation. Get organised for following days of scuba diving. Monday - Friday - morning double dives (boat dives), afternoon free time, exploring the town and island, beach snorkeling, kayaking. Saturday - possible another morning dives. Sunday - afternoon departure back to Sydney. cost for 5 days scuba diving: 5 days pack price is 65 000 XPF - 2 dives a day and rental gear included. https://www.newcaledonia.travel/activities/heavenly-lagoon/diving/ Get in touch for more info if you are interested in joining us. Iveta and Ray

July Lunch at the Fish Markets

Hi chiccies, I am back from overseas and eager to host my monthly lunches. I know this is last minute, but I hope some of you can join me for lunch at the new Sydney Fish Markets at Pyrmont next Saturday. I've booked a table of 12 at Touch Wood. LOCATED ON THE SUN-DRENCHED CORNER OF THE BRAND NEW SYDNEY FISH MARKET, TOUCH WOOD IS AN AUSTRALIAN BRUNCH INSPIRED ALL DAY DINING VENUE, INCORPORATING CLASSIC AUSTRALIAN CUISINE ALONG WITH FRESH SEAFOOD AND ARTISAN LOCAL SUPPLIERS. The restaurant is located on the Upper Ground level of the Sydney Fish Market, on the northern corner of the terrace. If we are less than 12, the menu will be à la carte, if not with 12 people it will be their $55 banquet menu which looks delicious. Please note there is a 10% surcharge on weekends. As usual, I have given my credit card as guarantee, so noshos or on the day cancellations will not be accepted as I need to advise final numbers the day before. Last thing, don't forget the $5 service fee, cash please. Hope to see you there!

Bondi to Manly in 7 Stages! - Spit Bridge to Manly 12KM

**Bondi to Manly in 7 Stages! - Spit Bridge to Manly 12KM** **In this 7-walk series**, we cover **90.5KM in total** to explore the worlds greatest harbour city at a pace which allows us to enjoy the amazing sights and sounds of Sydney! **In Episode 6,** we meet directly outside **Grumpys Wharf Café** which is 30 metres from the intersection of Spit Road and Parriwi Road by **no later than 10:30AM**. (Bus service to this location is high frequency) We walk across the Spit Bridge and around to **Clontarf Beach** for a quick coffee stop and toilet break. A further 2km in we inspect **Grotto Point Lighthouse** (it is still operational) and the site of Aboriginal rock carvings and pushing along, past magnificent views of the east harbour, to **Tania Park, Balgowlah**, where we stop for lunch, 6.5KM in. **Lunch Options: Eat your packed lunch in Tania Park, where there is seating and a bathroom. Or, members can buy lunch at Balgowlah Bowling Club which is 300 meters away together with a Café and an Indian Takeout. Spoiled for choice!** After lunch we hit the **Dobroyd Headland trail** and descend to the lookout for some pictures, no doubt. We then pass **Fourty Baskets Beach** and **Jillings Cove** and head for Manly Wharf via the F**airlight Beach walk**. **What to Bring:** Please bring snacks and lunch, hat, sunscreen, plenty of water. Members may purchase lunch (see above options) or eat your own food at Tania Park. **Pub:** Ivanhoe Hotel, Manly Corso **Suggested Donation:** $10 **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?** Leave a comment below. I will post my mobile number closer to the day. Ted :)

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.**

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.**

Winter wandering in Royal NP! Waterfall to Uloola Falls, Karloo, Olympic pools!

This walk takes us from Waterfall to Uloola falls, Karloo pool and then to Olympic pool. **We will start at Waterfall Train Station (exit train station and turn left until you get to the drop-off area) at 9.15am. **From here we will follow the Uloola Fire Trail for about 5kms to Uloola Falls, where we stop for a snack and I will show you a secret swimming hole with little waterfalls. We will then follow the Karloo Track for 3 kms to Karloo Pools ,where we will have lunch.Then we will follow Kangaroo Creek to Olympic pool. We will head to Heathcote Train Station via the Bottle Forest track. We will arrive at Heathcote train station by 3.30 pm. **DISTANCE: About 14 km.** GRADE: Medium, there are a few hills to climb. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: · **Be Prepared: Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring plenty of water,food, bug spray. **GRATUITY: $10 applies to this event which can be paid in CASH or PAY ID: 0460715272. on the day to Liz. **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_

Royal NP at its best! Waterfall to Loftus via Forest Walk, Palona Cave & Audley

**Are you looking for a bit of adventure? This might be the walk for you!** **We will start at Waterfall Train Station.** **From here we will follow the track to the Forest Walk, a shady track that makes its way around Forest Island. On our way, there is only one moderate climb and one creek crossing where we might get wet feet if there has been significant recent rain. Forest Island is a sheltered rainforest ecological environment with ferns, palms, mosses, and creek scenery to admire. At the end, we will have a break at the Palona Picnic Area.** **From here, we will make our way to Palona Cave. We will explore the cave, a large limestone overhang featuring columns, stalactites and a little waterfall (a bit of scrambling will probably be required if you’d like to explore the waterfall). We will have lunch here.** **Then we'll return to Lady Carrington Drive, which is the first scenic route to be built through the National Park. It follows the Hacking River and took 3 years to build, opening in 1886.** **This will take us to Audley, where there are toilets and a café. We will have another break here.** **There is no opportunity to exit the walk until we reach Audley.** **From Audley, we ascend the Honeymoon Track up to Rawson Parade Track then on to finish at Loftus Train Station.** **We will aim to finish by 3.30pm, from where we can catch a train back to Sydney.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: Around 20 km.** **GRADE: Medium, Grade 3.** **NOTE: Only get-out point is at Audley by Uber. Please let the Host know if you leave the walk.** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** · **Be Prepared: Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring 2L of water (first refill at Audley) and dress for the weather. I would recommend hydralyte tablets, snacks, lunch 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.**

Kurnell-Cape Solander-Cronulla Whale Walk. Be active healthy & happy!😎🐋

**Kamay Botany Bay National Park to Cronulla. 16 kilometres.** It'll be the peak time to see humpback whales on their northern migration to make babies in the tropics!🐳 With luck it'll be blubber to blubber traffic on the humpback highway.🙂 I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gweagal people of the Dharawal Nation & pay respects to their people, culture & Elders past, present & emerging. 🐋**About/Route:** Traditional land for more than 20,000 years of the Gweagal people. Landing place of Capt. James Cook and called the birthplace of modern Australia. In 2020 to commemorate the 250th anniversary, there are 3 magnificent large bronze sculpture installations by 3 aboriginal women artists. We start from **[Kamay Botany Bay National Park](https://tinyurl.com/37w2fjsx)**[.](https://tinyurl.com/37w2fjsx) After appreciating the monuments/sculptures we cut through the scrub to the $2.5 million whale watching platform at Cape Solander. From there it's whale viewing vantage points pretty much all around the headland as we go south. After saying goodbye to our cetacean (whale) friends we head slightly inland through Boat Harbour Aquatic Reserve and the start of Cronulla Beach. This is a 4.5km stretch & we'll go onto the beach as it has hard sand all the way to Wanda Beach. From there it's the Esplanade walkway all the way to Cronulla. 🐋**Difficulty:** Easy. The track is flat with dirt tracks & boardwalks. There is some rock hopping but nothing dangerous. 🐋**Transport from the city:** ***Depart-*** 7.40am Central Station, Platform 27 (Metro) ***change*** Sydenham Station, Platform 1 ***Arrive-*** 8.44am [Cronulla St opp Cronulla Station, Cronulla](https://tinyurl.com/2xsvvkpw). You have 16 mins to get a coffee before we catch the Kurnell bus. 🐋**Driving:** Try parking near [Cronulla Station](https://tinyurl.com/vuhn2z3t). No point driving to the start, Kurnell, as the buses from the end of the walk back to Kurnell, are infrequent. 🐋**What to bring:** Good walking shoes or trainers. A warm layer for when we stop. A full water bottle. No refills till Wanda Beach. Snacks. Binoculars if you have them. Plankton. Only joking.🙂 🐋**Gratuity:** There will be a $10 cash gratuity for this walk or Pay ID alternatively. By ***RSVP*** to this meetup you agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of Aussie Explorers which can be found [here](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/). If you have any questions, please leave message me or leave comment. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day. **Mark F** 😎 Aussie Explorers its organizers and leaders accept no liability during this meetup, leaders try to ensure the safety and well being of members at all times however accidents happen, please take responsibility for your own safety and your belongings. Please be mindful and respectful of others and practice safe social distancing. ***SAFETY WARNING:*** Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Please stay within sight of the group at all times. ***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.