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Movie & Buffet Dinner Night; VIP Private Screening of "500 DAYS IN THE WILD"

Sun, Jul 5, 5:15 AM

From OZ Outdoors

From healthyrelationships.life

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.

24 attendees

Transform Difficult Conversations into Connection ❤︎ Learn NVC

Fri, Jul 3, 11:00 PM

## Do you ever walk away from a conversation wishing it had gone differently? Perhaps you find yourself having the same argument over and over again. You want to be understood, but somehow your words don't land the way you intended. You care deeply about the people in your life, yet conversations with a partner, child, parent, friend, colleague, or even yourself can leave you feeling frustrated, disconnected, hurt, or exhausted. Maybe you've learned to avoid difficult conversations altogether. Maybe you say too much. Maybe you don't say enough. Whatever your pattern, you're not alone. Most of us were never taught how to communicate honestly while remaining connected to ourselves and others. ## What if conflict didn't have to create distance? What if difficult conversations could become opportunities for greater understanding? What if you could express yourself clearly without blame, criticism, guilt, people-pleasing, or shutting down? What if you could hear another person's perspective without becoming defensive? Compassionate Communication, also known as Nonviolent Communication (NVC), offers a practical framework for creating more understanding, connection, and honesty in our relationships. Developed by Marshall Rosenberg, NVC is now practised around the world in homes, workplaces, schools, communities, and organisations. ## What You'll Learn During this highly interactive two-day workshop you'll learn how to: ❤︎ Communicate honestly without criticism, blame, or aggression ❤︎ Listen in ways that help others feel heard and understood ❤︎ Navigate conflict with greater confidence and compassion ❤︎ Recognise the needs behind difficult emotions ❤︎ Express requests clearly and effectively ❤︎ Respond rather than react in emotionally charged situations ❤︎ Build stronger, healthier relationships at home and at work ❤︎ Cultivate greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional resilience This workshop combines practical teaching, demonstrations, group discussion, and experiential exercises so you can begin applying what you learn immediately. ## Is This Workshop For You? This workshop may be particularly valuable if you: ✔ Want healthier, more connected relationships ✔ Work with people and want stronger communication skills ✔ Want to develop greater empathy and emotional intelligence ✔ Struggle with conflict, tension, or misunderstandings ✔ Find yourself people-pleasing or avoiding difficult conversations ✔ Become defensive, reactive, or overwhelmed during conflict ✔ Are curious about Compassionate Communication and Nonviolent Communication No previous experience is required. Whether you're completely new to NVC or looking to strengthen your existing practice, you're warmly welcome. ## Your Facilitator Alex Norman is a Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) and has spent many years supporting people to communicate with greater honesty, empathy, and connection. Alex creates a warm, supportive learning environment where participants can safely explore new ways of relating to themselves and others. ## Workshop Details 📍 Frenchs Forest, Sydney (Full address provided upon registration) 🗓 Saturday 4 July & Sunday 5 July ⏰ 9:00am – 5:00pm both days ☕ Morning and afternoon tea included 🥗 Optional vegan lunch available 📖 Comprehensive workshop manual included ## Important Registration Information This is a paid training event. RSVP'ing on Meetup helps us gauge interest, however places are secured through Eventbrite and numbers are limited. 🎟 Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learn-compassionate-communication-nvc-tickets-1988697115607](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learn-compassionate-communication-nvc-tickets-1988697115607) I'd love to welcome you. ### Additional Support If you'd like to explore your own situation more deeply, you're welcome to book a free exploratory call with me. This is a relaxed, no-obligation conversation where we can talk about what's happening in your relationships, the challenges you're facing, and whether coaching or further support might be helpful for you. [👉 Book a free exploratory call here](https://healthyrelationships.life/contact) You can also visit [healthyrelationships.life](https://healthyrelationships.life/) to learn more about my approach, upcoming trainings, coaching, and the resources available to support you in creating more connection, understanding, and ease in your relationships. Whatever stage you're at, you're very welcome here. ### Questions? #### Contact Alex directly * +61 425 329 089 * [www.healthyrelationships.life](https://healthyrelationships.life/ "https://healthyrelationships.life") > *Let’s make life more wonderful, together — one conversation at a time.*

3 attendees

Enshittification and the Power of Platforms: Is There a Way Out?

Mon, Jul 6, 8:30 AM

From The BIG IDEAS Book Club

From Singles Events in South Africa | Conscious Connections Club

Ever wonder why so many digital services you rely on seem to be getting simultaneously worse and more expensive? More ads. Sponsored search results. Subscription creep. Auto‑renew traps. Dubious 'surge' charges. Sneaky fees. Forced sign-ins. Cancel buttons hidden. There's a term for this phenomenon: enshittification — the gradual degradation of platforms that once seemed like technological miracles offering us convenience, connection, and democratisation. But enshittification - the Macquarie Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024 - is just the surface symptom of something far more corrosive. Beneath the declining user experience lies a fundamental reshaping of our economy where a handful of tech platforms have positioned themselves as inescapable gatekeepers, extracting unprecedented wealth from workers, businesses, and consumers while accumulating dangerous concentrations of power — what some are now calling technofeudalism. What happened to the internet's promise of widespread prosperity and a stronger democracy? How did we end up locked into systems that seem designed to serve everyone except us? And most importantly: what can we do about it? Come join us for a vital conversation about reclaiming our digital future and building an economy that works for everyone, not just the platform owners. **Book: *Enshittification – Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It* (2025) by Cory Doctorow** **Book (Alternative): *The Age of Extraction – How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity* (2025) by Tim Wu** **Pdf Resource:** ***[Infographics and Summary Tables](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQB0CITwHhHJSaFBbJDhZmMEAcDSAace_BN1Q6aSYILezCI?e=edqfP9)*** (A prepared document of selected ideas from the two books) This month you have two options to read depending on your preference towards the level of analysis, style of writing, and your ease in accessing the book. *Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It* by Cory Doctorow is a punchy, provocative, and highly readable take on why so many digital platforms seem to decline over time. Doctorow, who coined the term ‘enshittification’, argues that platforms follow a predictable lifecycle—starting out user-focused, then shifting to business customers, and finally extracting for themselves—in each stage squeezing the group it previously courted. The book is fast-paced, example-rich, and written in an accessible, almost conversational style, making it ideal if you enjoy sharp arguments, memorable concepts, and contemporary tech critique. It’s particularly appealing for readers who like books that spark immediate reactions and connect directly to everyday experiences online. *The Age of Extraction* by Tim Wu takes a broader, more analytical approach. Wu situates the problems of digital platforms within a larger historical and economic pattern, arguing that we are living in an “age of extraction” where powerful actors systematically draw value from users, workers, and society. The tone is more measured and reflective, with a focus on big-picture thinking and long-term trends. This book will appeal to readers who enjoy connecting ideas across economics, history, and politics, and who prefer a more structured, conceptual framework over a punchy polemic. Please read one (or both), depending on your interests. *The Age of Extraction* is 226 pages (or 6 hours) and *Enshittification* is 340 pages (or 10 hours, not available on Audible but is available on other platforms). Join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 6th July, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. Bring along an example of an app or digital service you used to really like that has since become enshittified—something you can have a quick rant about to kick off the conversation! 😊 Hope to see you there! P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to other people if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just optional links to consider to supplement the reading of the books. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos & Podcasts** * Two-for-one: Cory Doctorow and Tim Wu together! (Curiously, as kids they were classmates in the same small primary school in Toronto!): [The Ezra Klein Show – We Didn't Ask for This Internet (1.5hrs)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yepnhe1T-9U&t) [The Oxford Internet Institute - Enshittification and Extraction (1.5hrs)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkYxMQJ9c94) * Cory Doctorow Interviews: [Prospect Magazine (28mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9XRREj1DSo&t) [Doctorow on The Daily Show (15 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2e-c9SF5nE) [The Guardian (24 mins)](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2025/nov/24/enshittification-how-we-got-the-internet-no-one-asked-for-podcast) * Tim Wu Interviews: [The Majority Report (40 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpnMk3IhV6U) [The Commonwealth Club (1 hour)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mRvMEzjTVw) * Explainer Video: [Why Every App is Getting Worse on Purpose (10 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjEGRXVKQCQ) **Written** * Pdf Resource: [Infographics and Summary Tables](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQB0CITwHhHJSaFBbJDhZmMEAcDSAace_BN1Q6aSYILezCI?e=edqfP9) (A prepared document of selected ideas from the two books) * Enshittification Summaries and Reviews: [Wikipedia summary of Enshittification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enshittification) [Transcript of Doctorow Lecture on Enshittification](https://doctorow.medium.com/my-mcluhan-lecture-on-enshittification-ea343342b9bc) [CounterFire Book Review ](https://www.counterfire.org/article/enshittification-why-everything-suddenly-got-worse-and-what-to-do-about-it-book-review/) * The Age of Extraction Reviews [Prospect Book Review](https://prospect.org/2025/12/10/internets-tollbooth-operators-wu-review/) [HowAustraliaReallyWorks Book Review](https://www.howaustraliareallyworks.com/2026/02/book-summary-age-of-extraction-how-tech.html) [Washington Monthly Book Review](https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/02/age-of-extraction-tim-wu/)

51 attendees

Sydney Singles Relational Lab — Facilitated Connection Experience

Wed, Jul 15, 9:00 AM

4.6

# Tired of dating apps culture and surface-level? This is different. And people often leave surprised by how quickly strangers can feel human, warm, honest, and real again. Free to RSVP, 👉 $59 to confirm your spot [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/stayconnected](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join) Relational Labs is a guided connection experience for singles who want more honest, playful, emotionally intelligent interaction — without performance, pressure, or endless small talk. This is not speed dating. Not networking. Not “pitch yourself to strangers.” It’s a facilitated relational container rooted in psychology, emotional intelligence, attachment work, social dynamics, nervous system awareness, and real-world human connection — made practical enough that you can actually live it instead of reading another 50 books about it. ## What happens • A 2-hour guided online relational experience • Real-time connection exercises designed to create authentic interaction • A format that adapts in real time to whoever is present • Optional participant-led in-person continuation afterward • WhatsApp connection thread after the session ## This may be for you if: • You’re tired of shallow or repetitive social spaces • You want deeper connection without forced intimacy • You enjoy personal growth, psychology, communication, or relational work • You’re open to meeting people in a more intentional way ## Important This experience runs with whoever is present and takes its own shape each time. Sometimes expansive. Sometimes intimate. Both are the real thing.

5 attendees

Data Centers, Technofeudalism & The Rise of the Surveillance State

Fri, Jul 17, 8:30 AM

From Philosophy Fight Club

From Sydney Street Photographers

**"Amazon is not a market; it's a fiefdom."** — Yanis Varoufakis **"AI is now infrastructure, just like electricity."** — Jensen Huang Massive data centers are spreading across the globe, consuming enormous amounts of energy while storing the information of billions. Who owns them?, who profits from them? and who benefits? Are they the infrastructure of progress or the foundations of a new **"Technofeudal"** order where privacy is extinct and surveillance is everywhere? **Join the discussion on our community** Discord [https://discord.gg/QSwa3PMzHy](https://discord.gg/QSwa3PMzHy)

9 attendees

SSP TUE...COCKATOO ISLAND No 2.(CoffeeShop on Island)

Tue, Jul 7, 12:30 AM

From Human Hearted Sydney

Catch the ferry to Cockatoo Is at your leasure.We will meet at the Coffee Shop just at the Ferry stop on Cockatoo Is. We will tackle the convict section and museum up on top.

26 attendees

Human hearted community of practice (COP)

Sun, Jul 12, 1:00 AM

**Event summary:** The monthly human hearted community of practice (COP) is both a support group, and a mutual encouragement group, for people who want to explore living a more human hearted life. The COP is part of Human Hearted Sydney's goal of building community. Please feel free to join us for a session if you're interested. **Who is the COP for ?** The COP is for people who dislike the alienation and emptiness of our modern finance driven society, and are looking for a new form of community - one based on the reality of our human social capacities such as sympathy and friendship, rather than based on returning to religion and other traditional practices. If you would like to be part of building a supportive community for living out socially positive values in today’s world we encourage you to come along and check it out. **Some background: The meaning problem modern society faces -** The development of modern society has seen the destruction of earlier systems of meaning, like religion and tradition. They have not been replaced by a new set of ethics or community, but by market values and hyper individualism. This has created a world of material wealth in which far too many people feel insecure, alone, and unlikely to succeed. We now live in an atomised society in which each person suffers alone and there is no form of community, or meaning other than material wealth, to sustain them. This has led to substantial increases in loneliness and mental health issues like anxiety in modern society. Now there is even a category called ‘[deaths of despair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disease_of_despair#:~:text=The%20three%20disease%20types%20are,%2C%20West%20Virginia%2C%20and%20Delaware.)’ that refers to people whose reliance on drugs, alcohol etc. to numb their isolation from society leads to their early death. **More background: The solution we will look at -** The obvious solution to the collapse of values in modern society is to build alternative forms of community. Many groups try to achieve this by calling for a return to religious values, or building new religions. As humanists we do not turn to religion but the best of the human potential to provide a foundation for community groups. [Human heartedness](https://web.archive.org/web/20240109160949/https://areomagazine.com/2022/05/05/a-human-hearted-modernity/) is an approach to life which sees humans as inherently social beings. It is backed both by many famous thinkers of the past, and by the findings of recent neuroscience and evolutionary studies which show the path to human happiness and fulfillment is more dependent on building good relationships and positive social connection than on competition and being purely ‘rational’. So one part of the solution to the existential emptiness of modernity is for people to build small communities; groups of like minded people who want to live in a more human hearted way, and support each other to live better in the face of modernity’s onslaught. There are other parts of the solution of course. However in relation to this event our focus is on setting up a COP to support each other to practice living in a more human hearted way, and to provide communal support generally in today’s disenchanted world. **Basic structure of this meeting:** The meeting will be facilitated by a member of the Sydney humanist community and will involve a brief talk explaining human heartedness and the problems of modernity. Then we will proceed to conduct our regular COP meeting. The meeting will finish with a Q/A and discussion period, followed by a lunch and more informal discussion. **Donations:** While this event is free, we would be grateful if you chose to make a [donation](https://www.humanistsaustralia.org/donate) to sustain Humanists Australia which would help it to continue delivering events that serve the community in Sydney. **Please note Date Time and Venue:** In July 2026 the meeting will be held on the second Sunday of the month (July 12th) at 11:00AM. The venue is level one of Darling Square Library. The room we'll be in is called Idea Space 2 **Directions:** The venue is a ten minute walk from both Town Hall and Central station. The Darling Square Library is part of a hive-shaped building called The Exchange. The Idea Spaces are on level one of The Darling Square Library which is accessible via elevators facing towards Darling Square and stairs which are on the other side of the building. Please ask the library staff if you need assistance finding where we are in the library.

10 attendees

Rose Bay to Maroubra Beach! Whale Migration Lookouts all the way!

Fri, Jul 10, 11:00 PM

From Aussie Explorers

From Live Big! Sydney Walking and Social Meetup

**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.**

30 attendees

🏖️ 🐳 Stunning Bondi Beach to Maroubra whale watching walk with epic views 🐋

Sun, Jul 12, 12:10 AM

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Sunday, 12 July 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 10.10am. 🏖️ MEETING POINT: Bondi Pavilion - at the main entrance facing the beach. Refer photos no. 2 & 3. 🌍 Please use Google maps for exact location, not Meetup maps! 🎒Look for a good looking people with walking shoes and backpacks. 😉 🏝️ END POINT: Maroubra Beach - at the bus stop, in front of Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club. 🚌 NOTE: few get-out points along the way that you may leave at any time. 🥾 DISTANCE: 12km - point to point. 🥾 GRADE: Easy/Moderate on a relaxing pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, stair climbs, walking on sandy beaches, paved footpaths and a bit of rocks scramblings. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. ******************************************* 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🚶‍♂️ This is an iconic must do walk from Bondi Beach to Maroubra Beach along local roads, paved footpaths, boardwalks, rock cliffs, rock pools with insane coastal views passing through beautiful beaches - Tamarama, Bronte, Gordon Bay, Clovelly, Coogee and Maroubra. 🧺 We will have a BYO (cafes could be very busy) lunch break at Coogee Beach with cafes and toilet facilities whilst enjoying the ocean view. 🏖️ After lunch, we will continue our adventure to Maroubra Beach along the coast whilst whales spotting and wild birds along the clifftops. 🍔 You may stay as long as you wish at Maroubra Beach for a drinks or bite to eat. Few cafes and restaurants to choose from. 🚌 Bus to the City, Randwick, Bondi Junction etc. ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: 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. 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. If you’re not sticking 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! ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ 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! ✅ Few facilities and cafes along the trails. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on my events. 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 walk. 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.2L of WATER (refills available along the way), Hydralyte or sports energy drinks, 🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH. ⛑ Basic First Aid kit ie. BandAids, antibacterial wipes and hand sanitiser. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. 🧥Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. 💵 GRATUITY 💵 $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 Meetup name) & Bondi. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. 🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ ⏰ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. 🏃‍♂️We DO NOT wait for late comers. It’s rude and disrespectful for turning up late! 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message well before the starting time. ❗️Note that I DO NOT answer calls, text messages or updates on comments section on the day after meeting time! 🏖️ Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🤩 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

22 attendees

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

Fri, Jul 3, 11:00 PM

From Aussie Explorers

From WE HIKE. WE WALK... to the BAR. Social Sessions in Sydney

**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.

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WHALES! Day 1. Minnamurra Beach to Kiama Beach Coastal Hike!

Fri, Jul 3, 1:30 AM

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**Okay hikers. This event is on! Make it a day trip. Make it an overniter. Up to you as on Saturday 4th of July, we are doing Kiama to Gerringong hike... [https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/315362357/](https://www.meetup.com/hikewalktothebar/events/315362357/)** **Minnamurra Station to Kiama Station Hike** **is 9kms... Looks like a stunner.** The train arrives directly from Central to Minnamurra (11:31am), though jump in our group chat - rides are available. We'll hike. We'll also check out the **Kiama Sculptures Event.** We'll do drinks in Kiama. Some will head home... others will head to Gerringong and check in to the hotel. **Mercure Gerringong (where I'm staying) is getting booked - some are also camping**. You can quickly read about the hike here... **[https://thefold.com.au/nsw/illawarra-region/outdoor-adventure/articles/kiama-coast-walk-minnamurra-to-kiama/](https://thefold.com.au/nsw/illawarra-region/outdoor-adventure/articles/kiama-coast-walk-minnamurra-to-kiama/)** **[AFTER YOU HIT ATTEND, CLICK ON THE WHATSAPP LINK HERE TO JOIN THE EVENT COMMS.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dm9RFL5K4Oh4BXWfJBzHSC)** All the usual stuff. $10 PayID or Cash. Honour your RSVP. Etc. See you soon for a beauty! MJ

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Sat, Jul 4, 12:15 AM

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