Fishing Trips Sydney

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.

Erskineville Station to Sydney FIsh Markets

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 :)

FishNets in Bronte.....Sushi & Fish

Capertee Campground/ Navigation with maps / Car Camp Wknd

Tuesday Spanish meetp in Rocksia Hotel

Dear members, For those who live in the St George area or who are willing to travel down, we are opening another language exchange event on Wednesday at the beautiful Rocksia Hotel, https://rocksiahotel.com.au/ (3 min walking from the Banksia station), which is a laid-back place with modern décor and contemporary furnishings throughout. Boasting two separate kitchens – the bistro and Lola’s Kitchen, they have happy hour between 4 pm and 6 pm every weekday. So arrive a little early to get a happy hour drink to start the night. If you feel like practicing Spanish or English, or just want to broaden your personal network over a few drinks, this would be a perfect place to do so, meet new friends, and hang out in a relaxed and casual environment. Hope many of you can make it! **Note**: We ask that members please make a gold coin donation on the night. This goes towards paying for the meetup subscription. We thank members in advance for their support.

🌴Relaxing Tropical Island Retreat, Indonesia🌴

2026 Kangaroo Island 5 Day Holiday - Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks & Admirals Arch

CHRIS'S PHONE NUMBER IS 0408 697 597 FLIGHTS. Qantas QF1993. Depart Sydney 10.15am 15th November. Arrive Adelaide 11.55am. QF746 Depart Adelaide 7.00pm 19th November. Arrive Sydney 9.25pm. MINIBUS. Avis. Pick up Adelaide Airport 9.00am 9th November. Return minibus to Adelaide Airport by 5.00pm 13th November. SEALINK FERRY. Depart Cape Jervis 3.00pm 15th November. Depart Penneshaw 10.00am 19th November. ACCOMMODATION. Penneshaw. Oceanview Apartments. We will book 2 x 4 bedroom luxury apartments. Ie. 8 bedrooms for 10 people. Kingscote. Bay View Villas. Booked 3 x 3 bedroom apartments. HOLIDAY ITINERARY. We will fly to Adelaide, pick up a minibus, drive to Cape Jervis and get the Sealink Ferry to Kangaroo Island. We will be staying in luxurious 2 bedroom apartments at Penneshaw and Kingscote for 4 nights and will have plenty of time to explore Kangaroo Island and go for sight-seeing trips and bushwalks at Flinders Chase National Park. We will drive to Victor Harbour on the way to Cape Jervis and McLaren Vale and Hahndorf on the way back to Adelaide. ACTIVITIES. We will be sight-seeing, bushwalking and visiting lots of very unique places around Kangaroo Island, including Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, Dudley Wine Cellars, Seal Bay Sanctuary, Flinders Chase NP, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Stokes Bay, Cliffords Honey Farm, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, American River Oysters, Emu Bay Lavender Farm, Bay of Shoals Winery and KI Spirits Gin Distillery. OPTIONAL TOURS. Seal Bay Sanctuary, Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures, Swim with Seals & Dolphins. WHAT TO BRING. Bush walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, swimmers, rain jacket and a good sense of fun and adventure. HOLIDAY COST. $1650 for twin share rooms. $1950 for single rooms. Includes return airfares to Adelaide, 4 nights luxury 2 bedroom apartments at Penneshaw and Kingscote, 5 days minibus hire, fuel, vehicle insurance, National Park fees, sight-seeing activities and Sealink Ferry trip ($150pp) to Kangaroo Island. Most optional tours are not included in holiday price. PAYMENT. Please pay Chris $750 deposit by the 30th April 2026 to book your flights, accommodation and seat on the minibus. The $900 or $1200 balance will be due for payment by 30th September 2026. WESTPAC BANK BSB 032 505 A/C 406 010 Christopher D Evans

Indonesian Rail Adventure

This is not an event but a **Call for Interest** in my 15 day Indonesian rail tour in June 2027. **Ketapang to Palembang: Bali to Banka** While many know Bali well it is surprising how few have ventured further and explored the other regions of Indonesia so with a passion for rail travel and an ambition to show others another side of Indonesia I have put together an amazing 15 day rail journey choosing Bali as our departure point and traveling the length of Java then crossing the Banda Straight to Southern Sumatra through to Palembang. I have put together a short animation of the route [Here](https://youtu.be/9Ss7Q6T2Ogc) [Hint: if it plays a little blurry press the cog wheel on the youtube playing screen and select 'quality 720p'] If you'd like an itinerary, tour cost or have any questions please contact me via a meetup message or contact me directly. 0434946930 \# An RSVP at this stage is understood as an expression of interest and keeps you in the loop with any updates\.

Marrinawi Cove, Barangaroo

Let’s meet at Barangaroo after work for a snorkel at one of Sydney Harbour’s newest swim spots. Meet on the right hand side of the cove. It will be high tide so best visibility as clear water should wash in from the ocean. Highly weather dependent. Check here for updates.

Jacaranda Walk – North and South Harbour Purple Spender Ending in Gelato!

**They say purple is the colour of royalty… or the sexually frustrated… or both (in case you were wondering, I see myself as Meetup royalty, lol!).** **It’s a real experience to walk through Sydney at this time of year with blooming Jacarandas (sometimes referred to as purple banksias, as I recently learned from our botany expert Andy).** **We will start at North Sydney Train Station (meet outside the station up the stairs at road level) at 10am sharp.** **From here we will venture towards Lavender Bay for our first purple experience and photo opportunity.** **Then we will visit Wendy’s Secret Garden and walk along the waterfront near Luna Park, admiring the harbour as we go, on our way to Kirribilli for more purple experiences and photo opportunities (one street here is like a “Jacaranda tunnel for royalty or the sexually frustrated or both”).** **We will then cross the Harbour Bridge, see the first public toilet in Australia at The Rocks (now, that’s not purple but still exiting!), make our way to Circular Quay for even more purple experiences and photo opportunities.** **We will have lunch at Circular Quay (plenty of options).** **After lunch, will walk around the Opera House, through the Royal Botanical Gardens to Lady Macquarie’s Chair for lovely views of the city.** **Then we will walk past Woolloomooloo Wharf on to Potts Point, where there is a Rivareno Gelateria. We will stop there and recharge ourselves with delicious calories (why not?). There may even be a purple option…** **Expect moderate hills and some stairs.** **We will aim to finish at Kings Cross Train Station by 3pm.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: About 13 kms.** **GRADE: Easy.** **NOTE: 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, sun protection and dress for the weather. You can bring lunch and snacks or get them along the way.** · **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.**

A WEEK ON NORFOLK