Activities Sydney

😄Adrians FREE House Party-Music FireWorks and Dancing @ Kirribilli😄 🍷🍽 👯 🎷

I'm fortunate enough to live at Kirribilli with wonderful views of the harbour, bridge and opera house. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w40X3-zTLPM I plan to begin the evening with drinks at 8.00 pm followed by Music and Dancing. Feel free to bring food and drinks along with you and music DVDs. \*\*\* Only join the activity if you are Certain That You Can Make It.\*\*\* \*\*\* Don't be upset if not selected there's always next month :) \*\*\* Adrian This is a FREE activity.

Community of Practice 🗣️ - Human Hearted Sydney 🌻

Join our monthly Community of Practice (COP) where we discuss the ideas of Human Heartedness: a secular approach to life that promotes empathy and social connection based on cultivating our human social potential. Each meeting we discuss these concepts and how they can help us in practical ways to live better, happier, and more fulfilling lives. The meeting is followed by an optional lunch together nearby. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and find your local community! ⏰ **When:** Sunday November 8th at 11:00am 📍 **Where:** Darling Square Library, Level 1 - Ideas Space 2 (see directions) 🎟️ **Cost:** Free 🧑‍🦱 **Who should come:** anyone looking to meet new people and build connections with like-minded Sydneysiders. We’re queer-friendly and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds :) **About Human Heartedness:** The modern world’s focus on competition and materialism makes it easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed. The collapse of traditional sources of meaning like religion and local community intensify this so that we’re often left with a lack of meaning and purpose. We can try to fill the void with money and success—or to numb it with drugs and technology— but nothing seems to work. Human heartedness reminds us that the path to living well doesn’t come from money and power, but from building on the best in our own human hearts. Our human social potential. It points to a better way: to build in-person communities that build on our innate social potential and inherent value as humans. By building good relationships and social connections, we can live a more fruitful and fulfilling life (and help others to do the same). We can move from struggling alone to flourishing together. Following the human hearted way offers a secular, inclusive, forward looking solution to the meaning crisis of our times. [Learn more about Human Heartedness and our other events here!](https://linktr.ee/humanheartedsydney) **About the Community of Practice (COP):** Our human hearted community of practice (COP) offers a friendly welcoming environment in which we support and encourage each other to live more human hearted lives. Our goal is to build a community that supports us all to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. We welcome you to join us in exploring together how to live better lives. *Human Hearted Sydney is sponsored by Humanists Australia which kindly funds our activities and keeps events like this free. Consider donating to Humanists Australia to show your support for community-building in Sydney and beyond. All our events are governed by [Humanist Australia's Code of Conduct](https://bit.ly/ha-conduct-pdf).*

🏐🏖️Social Beach Volleyball at Coogee + Dinner🍜🍽️🍹

Maintain a healthy active lifestyle, get our bodies moving and enjoy the beauty of the beach, socialise, and play a game during a cool sunny, rainy weather. Welcome to Sydney Social Beach Events! Social Beach Volleyball, then Dinner at the Restaurant or Takeaways. **🏐Who is it for?** All Level Players - Beginners, Intermediates to Advanced. For all ages - most of the people that came to our events are in their 20s & 30s. If you are beginner, please don't hesitate to ask our organisers for quick run down of passing and serving. If you are not a beginner, help or encourage beginners how to play better. Have fun and enjoy the game. 📍**Where** **Coogee Beach** North Side of the Beach, near the small boats, near Coogee Pavillion Look for Blue Copaya Net or yellow net, Boombox speaker or blue IKEA bag. Coogee Club volleyball sometimes also there, that is not us. 🎫**Event Ticket** Event Ticket at the event is $3 from each attendees to help pay meetup cost, buy new nets, balls & other equipment for the events. *Available tap to pay using card or phone at the event or cash or payid.* **🏐Volleyball Game Time** **2:00pm - 2:30pm** Practice Session (Passing, Serving, Spiking, Teamwork) **2:30pm until 6:00pm** Games (Non Daylight Savings Time) **3:00pm until 8:00pm** Games (Daylight Savings Time) ***Maintain respect to each other's space. Please follow game rules below.*** 📌V**olleyball Game Rules** * Max 3 hits per team * A block does not count as one of the 3 hits * Encourage passing or setting the ball to your team mates * No double hits (except after a block) * No touching the net * Serve behind the court line * Ball out = point to other team * No catching, kicking or throwing the ball * Rotate when your team wins the serve from the opponents * If your team is already serving and wins the point → no rotation * Communication is encouraged to avoid collisions (Say mine! or my ball) * No interference or distraction of the opposing team * Fix the net if loosen * Play safe and communicate with team mates * Help setup/pack up the nets and balls * Do not lose any pins * Avoid kicking the ball as sand can hit other people's eyes We will be playing 6v6, 5v5, 4v4 at Coogee Beach on rotation so that everyone who attends gets a chance to play. We will have 2-3 nets for everyone. **Winning team stays, losing team allow next team to play. Or both teams allow next teams to play if we have a lot of people waiting.** The idea is to play the game and go to a restaurant/bar after for more socialising, game activities. **🍽️🍺🍸Dinner Time** **(Bring shoes, passport or driver license to get into any venue)** *Let us know if you are joining dinner.* Beach Burrito Co or Chargrill Charlie's Coogee, or Coogee Hotel, Coogee Pavillion for food and drinks. **6:30pm-9:30pm** **Dinner** (Non Daylight Savings Time) **8:00pm-10:00pm** **Dinner** (Daylight Savings Time) Extra: Bring card games or any other game ideas for during dinner or after dinner to make socialising more fun. Those who want to bring food and drinks at the beach to enjoy during the game are free to do so, **please** **do not throw your rubbish on the beach, take your rubbish with you or bin it.** **🎒What to bring with you** Water, sunscreen, hat and jacket in case of unexpected weather. **SHOES**\*, ID or PASSPORT\*\* to enter to any venue in Coogee. **🪧Safety**: For your safety, please look after one another and ensure you and others are safe and comfortable. **🎚️All Levels** **Beginners**, **intermediate** and **advanced** players are welcome. Those who attend and waiting for the next game, introduce, socialise and get to know as many people as you can. Be kind and respectful. **💚Beginners** Are encouraged to spend the first 15-30 minutes practice serving, passing, hand/arm positioning, spiking the ball with intermediate/advance players. Raise hands and let us know if you are a beginner. Organisers and other players will be happy to do a quick practice with you. We may allocate you to a beginner/intermediate net. **🌅All Seasons** We play winter, summer, spring and autumn. Sunny, Cloudy, Windy or Rainy **💬Google Review** Leave Us a Review on [Google](https://g.page/r/Cc6smXr1AeBIEAE/review) View Google Profile: [Beach Events](https://share.google/hI0DU2hRVzQp6iIqP) ⌚**Be Early** Please try to be on time. Organiser/s may arrived early or late depending on the car park situation. Thank you for patiently waiting. **🪧Safety, Survey, Review** Quick Survey for safety, getting to know you & write us a review. Complete **[Form Here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAziUvooZwOgMnyicqS2_cE0pf4NAu5ZWe9A1qnfZo2Q6MmA/viewform)** As part of ensuring our community is safe & enjoyable for new & regular members we would like to get to know you better and interested in knowing your recommendations or write us a review to improve our future events. Kindly complete the questions below. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAziUvooZwOgMnyicqS2_cE0pf4NAu5ZWe9A1qnfZo2Q6MmA/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAziUvooZwOgMnyicqS2_cE0pf4NAu5ZWe9A1qnfZo2Q6MmA/viewform) **🗨️Whatsapp Group Chat** [Link Here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5ja11KunFkIKFcpRKEVbP) (Click link then click open in the WhatsApp app) Please message me for approval 0413422619. ️🏠Please Follow Rules: 1\. Respect each other's boundaries\, opinions\, backgrounds\, races\, gender\, religions\, and beliefs\. 2\. Avoid any cancellation\, or if you must\, notify the host 1\+ day prior to the event\. 3\. All RSPVed members must attend the event\. Be sure to clear your schedule on this day\. 4\. We promote a positive and fun environment\, you must remain respectful and friendly to all the members in the group\. We want members to feel safe and comfortable\. 5\. Do not throw rubbish\, maintain the beach clean\, carry your own rubbish with you when you leave the area\. 6\. You are responsible for your safety and the safety of others\. 7\. Sydney Beach Events will not be liable for any health issues\, damaged or injuries that may happened during the event\. You will be playing/attending at your own risk\. 8\. For your own safety\, swimming at the beach is not part of this event\, if you are going for a swim\, swim between the flags & with friends\. Swimming alone at the beach is not recommended\. If you cannot swim do not swim\. You will be swimming at your own risk\. 9\. Report any suspicious activities\, crossing boundaries\, negative remarks\, criticisms\, violence & any misbehavior\. Reports will be taken into consideration\, serious offenders will be banned from the group and all our social platforms or reported to authorities\. It will be mentioned in the group that you are banned if it comes to that decision\. 10\. Enjoy\, make friends\, build lasting friendship\, build trust and always ask for consent\. 11\. Always be safe and the people around you\. 12\. If any emergencies call 000 for Police/Ambulance\. 13\. Avoid hatred\, no discrimination of any sort\, no racism\, no put down\, no conflicts or fights\. 14\. Act or lead by good example for the benefits of the community\. 15\. No violence or aggressive behaviour\. 16\. No critisizing others\, no negative comments\. 17\. Failure to follow rules\, and serious offences you will be let go/removed/banned from all our platforms \- meetup\, whatsapp group and other social media\. If you are banned your named will be mentioned in the group chat that you are banned\. Please be careful with your words\, actions towards each other\. Reports will be taken into consideration. We will maintain your privacy. **Map Pinpoint - Where to Find Us** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/JR61UBbwLFexYVYTA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JR61UBbwLFexYVYTA) When you arrived at Coogee beach, head to the north side of the beach near the small boats and find the blue net called “Copaya” or yellow net. **Toilets**: At the back of Coogee Kiosks, next to the bus stop or at the park North side of the beach. **Lost?** Please contact Mark or any organiser for directions and questions, if you are not sure where to find us. **Other Group for Night Outs** [International Social & Parties (ISP)](ISP) Check this out after reading the information below. **Watch our Past Events Here** **Volleyball** - [https://youtu.be/AigOnMyotHw](https://youtu.be/AigOnMyotHw) **Camping** - [https://youtu.be/-bcYgv1e5wc](https://youtu.be/-bcYgv1e5wc) **Join our Meetup group** S**ydney Beach Events**: [https://www.meetup.com/beach-volleybal-food-drinks/](https://www.meetup.com/beach-volleybal-food-drinks/) **Subscribe, Like & Comment on YouTube** [https://youtu.be/AigOnMyotHw](https://youtu.be/AigOnMyotHw) **Join Whatsapp Chat** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5ja11KunFkIKFcpRKEVbP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5ja11KunFkIKFcpRKEVbP) **Follow Instagram** [https://instagram.com/sydneybeachevents/](https://instagram.com/sydneybeachevents/) Note: I will be kindly asking people to follow our Instagram page **Follow Facebook** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydneybeachevents](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydneybeachevents) **🩸Donation $** Want to donate to us? Your donations will help maintain our events and better equipment in the future. We love your support to make our events more fun and enjoyable. **Equipment** Equipment we used are BoomBox 3 speaker, Numark DJ Controller, Copaya Net, Balls, Frisby, Canon Camera for photos and videos, DJI MINI 3 Pro for drone videos and photos. You can donate using PayID: **0413422619** or cash. **✨ Our Wishlist** **JBL Partybox 320 model ($585 worth), DJ Pioner Equipment (5k) & Better Outdoor Portable Power Storage ($1.1k worth) & Hiring Venues (3k).** Excited to meeting you and your friends! RSVP below and MUST attend the event. If you have attended we welcome you again - we have a number of regular attendees. **[International Social & Parties Events](https://www.meetup.com/international-social-and-parties/)**: Language Exchange, [Boat Parties](https://www.meetup.com/international-social-and-parties/events/304470348/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link), [Dinners](https://www.instagram.com/p/CsuGh40Sr3P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), [Karaoke](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCjkmWSy3N0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), [Social Drinks](https://www.instagram.com/p/C4B5KeqSwX_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), Social Dance, [DJs](https://www.instagram.com/p/DC1g-rzyFeF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), Games and so on. **[Sydney Beach Events](https://www.meetup.com/beach-volleybal-food-drinks/)**: [Volleyball](https://www.instagram.com/p/DCgwklzpXLW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), [Camping](https://www.meetup.com/beach-volleybal-food-drinks/events/304077538/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link), [Hiking](https://www.instagram.com/p/C7_lc_HyXT9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), [Road Trips](https://www.instagram.com/p/C-zI_gCSDLz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), [BBQs](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4S9BjRPfUw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==), Kayaking, Outdoor DJs, Cave Rave and so on. Kind Regards, **Mark & Team of Organisers**, Message on Whatsapp 0413422619 Follow Instagram [@sydneybeachevents](https://www.instagram.com/sydneybeachevents/) Follow Instagram [@active101organiser](https://www.instagram.com/active101organiser/) Subscribe on YouTube [Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AigOnMyotHw) Follow Facebook [/sydneybeachevents](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydneybeachevents/) Visit Website [beachevents.com.au](https://www.beachevents.com.au/) (Official Website) Visit Website [markserdina.com.au](https://www.markserdina.com.au/) **Want to host an event or become an organiser? speak to us.**

Data Driven or Data Distracted!

Our CCX Sydney October event features a very lively and topical panel discussion entitled Data Driven or Data Distracted We will be applying a $10.00 cover charge to cover Food and drinks and on this occasion will be kindly hosted by the ONSET https://theonset.com.au The Onset is a specialist recruitment business deeply connected to Australia’s design and technology ecosystem. They work with ambitious companies, brilliant industry experts and a wider group of specialists across data, AI, design and transformation through The Omnia Collective. About the session **How Product, Design & Engineering actually use evidence to make decisions** How much data do we really need to make better product decisions? And when does being “data-driven” start getting in the way of good product thinking? For this CCX Sydney session, we’re bringing together four practitioners from different corners of the product ecosystem — analytics, strategy and service design, UX/CX, and engineering — to explore the role data and evidence actually play in product development and delivery. Each speaker will have **15 minutes to make their own case** for — or against — being **DATA-DRIVEN OR DATA-DISTRACTED**. Rather than presenting a single view, they’ll challenge us to look at how research, analytics, customer insight, AI, product requirements engineering and data can influence the decisions we make — from defining the problem and creating the PRD through to designing, building and releasing the product. Our speakers bring four very different perspectives: **Olga Pasikova\, Senior Analytics Director; Rob Tot\, Strategy & Service Design Lead; Thomas Shillingford\, UX \| CX \| Strategy \| AI and Author; and David Berigny\, Forward Deployed Engineer\.** Each panel member will bring their own experience, provocations and examples to the question: **when does data help us make better decisions — and when does it simply give us more information to react to?** Then we turn up the heat. Following the four presentations, **Sophie Greenfield, Senior Product & AI Designer at CBA**, will lead a lively panel discussion, bringing the speakers together to challenge each other's perspectives and explore the tensions between data, evidence, intuition, customer understanding and design judgement. Because being data-driven sounds simple. **Knowing what data to trust, what it actually means, and when to ignore it is where things get interesting.** **About our Panel:** ### Olga Pasikova **Senior Analytics Director** Olga Pasikova is a Senior Analytics Director and experienced digital analytics specialist with more than a decade working across data, analytics and digital measurement. She brings a strong ability to translate complex analytics challenges into clear strategic direction, helping teams use data to understand behaviour, measure outcomes and make better-informed decisions. Olga is also an active member of Sydney’s data and analytics community. ### Rob Tot **Strategy & Service Design Lead** Rob Tot is a Strategy and Service Design Lead who works at the intersection of customer needs, business strategy and service innovation. His work brings together strategic thinking and human-centred design to help organisations navigate complex problems, uncover opportunities and turn insight into meaningful product and service outcomes. ### Thomas Shillingford **UX \| CX \| Strategy \| AI \| Author** Thomas Shillingford is a UX and CX strategist, designer, author and speaker with extensive experience across digital products and customer experiences. His career has included work spanning research, customer journeys, interaction design, usability, design strategy and large-scale digital transformation. More recently, Thomas has been exploring the impact of AI on design practice, including how AI is changing design systems, strategy and the role of human judgement. ### David Berigny **Forward Deployed Engineer** David Berigny is a Forward Deployed Engineer working at the intersection of technology, product development and real-world customer problems. His role brings engineering directly into the product development process — translating customer and business needs into practical technical solutions, testing ideas in the field and using evidence from real-world implementation to inform what gets built and how it evolves. ### Sophie Greenfield FACILITATOR **Senior Product Designer & Facilitator** Sophie Greenfield is a Senior Product Designer at Commonwealth Bank with more than 20 years’ experience across UX, product design, research and digital strategy. Her career has spanned product strategy, customer research and experience design across organisations including CommBank, Westpac and ING Direct. Sophie has a particular interest in the intersection of **data, customer insight, product strategy and AI-enabled design**. She has been exploring and teaching AI-enabled design practices, from research synthesis and hypothesis validation to rapid prototyping and new ways of working for designers. For **DATA-DRIVEN OR DATA-DISTRACTED?**, Sophie will facilitate the conversation between our four speakers, challenging their perspectives and helping unpack the bigger question: **when does evidence genuinely improve product decisions — and when can data become a distraction from understanding the customer?** We are so excited to be wrapping up the year with this awesome panel discussion hosted by new friends of CCX Sydney, the ONSET. [https://theonset.com.au/](https://theonset.com.au/) Lastly make sure you Join us for sponsored drinks from Amplitude post the event at a nearby bar: Amplitude is the AI analytics platform built for data analysts, PMs, and growth teams. It doesn't just report on what happened; it shows you why and what to do next, all self-serve and in real time. And we're buying drinks. Join us after the meetup at the Strawberry hills hotel Regards Kevin, Lydia, Sylvia, James and Carolina.

"Barrel Below Bar" "Funky Fun Friday's" Happy Hour Drinks! Meetup Party Night!

**WHY SOCIALISE?** 1\. Socializing improves your overall mental\, emotional\, and physical health by reducing stress and boosting longevity\. 2\. Interacting with others releases feel\-good hormones that lower anxiety and depression\. 3\. Regular conversation\, group activities stimulate brain activity\, lowers cognitive decline\. 4\. Belonging to a community or group gives you a sense of purpose and personal value\. **"BARREL BELOW BAR"** 5.30pm-9.30pm. enjoy happy hour all night for our group plus some complimentary food. ***Barrel Below Bar*** *brings a quietly confident polish to Sydney's CBD* . You'll find a menu that favours clean flavours, craft, and a touch of indulgence. **Venue:** **"BARREL BELOW BAR"** **Address:** 115 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD. **Entry Time:** 5.30pm. **Dress Code:** Smart Casual **"Funky Fun Friday's"** the ultimate Drinks Party Night Meetup After Dark !"Bar • Restaurant • Cafe Smart Kitchen • Savvy Bar • Cozy Cafe **Happy Hour:** "Bevs . Bites . Banter Discover ***Barrel Below Bar*** in the heart of the Sydney, where dining meets elegance. **Happy Hour** until **9pm** yippee!! for Beers, Wines, Spirits, and Margaritas $12. Private Group Area. Heaps of dinner choices. **"Events for Singles"** our Friday Drinks Promoter together with Unravel Travel Group! After Work and After Dark Meetup Groups adding extra people support. **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 **Who's Coming:** Members from other meetup groups also join this event!

Thursday community yoga, Bexley North

**Important – Please read before RSVPing** **This is a FREE event. Meetup is used for discovery only.** **Each ticket must be secured via the official RSVP link below. Meetup RSVPs or tickets will not be accepted at check-in.** **[Join Free YOGA](https://activelocals.app.link/etmHtLqjp7b)** A calm hour of community yoga with Free YOGA at 19A Shaw Street, Bexley North, right next to Bexley North station. Active Locals is a free neighbourhood app where people meet others nearby and go to local events. Download it and join the group there. Beginners welcome. Easy pace. Bring a mat if you have one, and wear something you can move in. Thu 22 Oct, 6:00–7:00 pm AEDT. Free yoga, free. Meetup is for finding the session. It does not hold your spot. This one is free. RSVP on Active Locals. A Meetup RSVP is not a ticket and will not be accepted at check-in. Changes are posted in the Active Locals group chat. [Join Free YOGA](https://activelocals.app.link/etmHtLqjp7b) [RSVP to Thursday community yoga](https://activelocals.app.link/WyAI1Qqjp7b)

Cristian’s 100th Walk as Host! Circular Quay to Bondi Beach via Rose Bay

**To celebrate my 100th walk as a host, what more could I offer than one of the best walks in Sydney? Possibly with a Rivareno gelato or two along the way!** **I know I have just completed a gelato walk, but for me “too much gelato” has no meaning.** **We will start at Circular Quay opposite Wharf 2 at 10.00am.** **From here will walk around the Opera House (we might even see the seal that suns itself on the steps), through the 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 which opens at 11am! We will be first people in line! Let’s call this a "late breakfast”.** **From here we will make our way through Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay, Point Piper to Rose Bay where we will have lunch. You can bring your own or buy something at the café.** **Then onto Bondi Beach for a possible second Rivareno gelato! Let's call this an "early dinner".** **If we have time, we might even check out Sculptures by the Sea.** **We will aim to finish by around 3.00pm and catch a bus back to the city.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: About 14 kms (16kms with Sculptures by the Sea).** **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 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.**

⛰️ Valley of The Dinosaurs - Genowlan Summit, The Grotto & Slot Canyon 🦕🦖 🧗🏻

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 31 October 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.50am. 🕰️ DEPARTURE TIME: 10am sharp! 🅿️ MEETING POINT: (start & finish) - exact meeting point and GPS co-ordinates📍will be texted to you upon confirmation. Please read further…! ******************************************** 🥾 DISTANCE: 13km return loop. 🥾 GRADE: mostly Moderate/HARD on a steady pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, steep ups and downs hills, stair climbs, creek crossings, rocks scrambling, climbing over fallen trees, indistinct paths and bush bashing at few overgrown sections. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery in parts. ‼️ NOTE: this hike is quite challenging - NOT for beginners, whingers, faint hearted with intense fear of heights or those without proper hiking gears❗️ ******************************************** 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: ℹ️ Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area, dominated by the two pagoda-encrusted mesas of Mount Airly and Genowlan Mountain, is the epitome of Nature's grand design. It contains intricate rock formations, stupendous views, mind-bending intimate spaces, soaring cliffs, rare or endangered plants and animals, and historic Wiradjuri and European archaeological sites. ℹ️ Please READ these articles for further information: 📝 https://share.google/NaDZ1J2P9yHnLaix3 📝 https://lifeonebigadventure.com/2024/08/14/heading-up-up-up-into-the-great-unknown-a-hidden-walk-in-the-mugii-murum-ban-state-conservation-area-central-west-nsw/ ⚠️ 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’. ✅ Your hosts/organisers are NOT a professional walkers/hikers, trained medical professionals or bush guides. ✅ 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 hosts/organisers at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. ✅ If you’re not keeping up with the group or getting lost during the hike, 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. ❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ******************************************** 🎒WHAT TO BRING: 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather - hiking gear preferably quick dry/moisture wicking long pants and long shirt due to bush bashing at few overgrown sections. 🚫 NO jeans or cotton t-shirt! 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or sturdy good grip walking shoes/trail runners highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.8L of WATER (no refills), Hydralyte or sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard, Off etc. ⛑ Basic First Aid Kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes and pain reliever. 🧥Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. 🤩 Great sense of fun and adventure! ℹ️ This is a great article for tips on preparation for Day Walk Skill & Gear. Bushwalk Skills 101: https://www.bushwalk.com/article/8398 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION: 💰$10 PRE-PAID per person for this event by cob 29 October. 📲 Please TEXT on 0405038557 before making a payment! ✅ Once payment made, I will TEXT you with other information - exact meeting point etc. ********************************************** 🚗 Drivers and passengers - please offer and organise a carpool with share petrol. NO public transport to/from meeting point. ✍️ Please update on comments section for carpool only. ⛺️ FYI - few of us are camping at Lake Wallace Camping & Recreation Area over the weekend. 🏨 You may stay up in the Blue Mountains for the weekend at Katoomba, Leura, Medlow Bath, Mt Victoria, Wentworth Falls, Blackheath etc. 🏨 Or in Lithgow or Lake Wallace (Wallerawang) for Lithgow Halloween Festival that night, Saturday 31 October. 🎃 https://share.google/eb8EWJwgoNxnRLREZ 🚙 The trailhead is about 1.5 hours drive from Katoomba, Leura and Blackheath, 45 minutes from Lithgow and 35 minutes from Lake Wallace (Wallerawang). ℹ️ Accommodation near Lake Wallace (Wallerawang): 🏨 Black Gold Country Cabins. Main Street, Wallerawang. Contact Rob Cluff – PH: 02 6355 7305, Mobile: 015 237 803 Self contained rooms, 12 double bunks, 2 single beds. Gas Heating. BYO food, linen or sleeping bags. 🏨 Commercial Hotel. Main St., Wallerawang. PH: 02 6355 1089 🏨 Royal Hotel. Main St., Wallerawang. PH: 02 6355 7023 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message before 29 October to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section. 🛜 I will have limited phone reception once I arrive at Lake Wallace Campground on Friday, 30 October. 🌲 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

Sunday cafe☕️🍮🍨: Relax, enjoy & inspire with 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇳🇹🇼🇭🇰 friends

Been here for decades or you just arrived this morning? :) This Sunday event is dedicated to you & our guests in **20-30s** who enjoy the **peaceful** **café vibe** & connect within the local East Asian community (Japan, Korea, Mongolia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Guam and Saipan). **We accommodate BOTH Introvert & Extrovert (JUST NOT TROUBLEMAKERS)** \- through sharing your similar cultural background\, this small group allows you to share ideas\, experiences or even questions with people with respect & decency\. **Note: Due to limited capacity at the cafe, we will only welcome guests with valid RSVP of the event. Sydney Social Explorers appreciates your cooperation.** **Run-down (Need not to follow :P)** * **1st hour** will be sharing your cultural background, introducing some key phrases from your mother tongue (language). Share similarities & fulfil your curiosity - So bring the most interesting terms/phrases with you. * **2nd hour** will aim for an causal, relax English speaking environment. Topics are up to you, you may share questions, topics, life experiences or even ***MBTI***\~ * **There & after…**. It’s free flow, but if you feel peckish, stay with us for the “dinner session”. **Cost:** * **NEW members: Please prepare a one-off $10 membership donation/contribution IN CASH (No e-transactions),** Unlimited events in the future\*\*.\*\* * **Return members: FREE\~\~.** Past attendees who have already paid can join again free of charge!! **Remark\*** * Our community is well-regarded to be a safe & inclusive group. **Attendees are expected to treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy, respect and understand of their own cultural background. Sales pitch, promotion, hunting or any pick-up activities are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY** attendees with misconduct/anti-social behavior (& made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be **removed from the group without warning & report to the event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. Your report is 100% confidential. (***Sydney Social Explorers reserve all rights***) Please be considerate to your peers as you RSVP & respect the effort of organisers (not just our group, but all events - we are **speaking common sense/curiosity here**). We understand some last minute withdrawals due to unexpected life circumstances, however please try your very best to avoid such exceptional situations occur.

SCULTPTURES BY THE SEA 2026! Sunset Rooftop Happy Hour then Nite-Coast-Hike!

We start with Happy Hour on one of the prettiest rooftop venues in Sydney... **Coogee Pavilion**. Arrive when you can (I'll be there at 5pm), and it gives you a 645pm chance to lean in on some drinks and a bite during Friday sunset - gives all hikers time to arrive before 7pm hike start, **8kms Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach**. Sunset pics... a quiet yet chatty hike / walk under the stars listening to the waves - sounds like a delicious and delightful way to end the week. Sculptures by the Sea is on... I've never done it at nite. Could be cool. Drink & snack after in Bondi Beach? Sure. Let's do it. **[JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP FOR THIS EVENT HERE, only after you hit the "Attend" button](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Iv9rCoeo71gJisvgenCMZZ)[.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/It1KMfxQwhbGIRmztRSK5O)** **THE DETAILS.** A) Gratuity $10 cash / PayID. All the usual rules (or lack thereof) and fun. B) Newbies are welcome! But of course I'll check out your profile / see if you've cancelled on us before - I've put my credit card down for your reservation after all. C) Make sure you've got a camping night light or enough fuel in your mobile to use your flashlight for 2hrs (spare battery might help). D) Try to get there closer to 530pm to 7pm, eh? Nite hike! Will be fun :) See you there. MJ

Heritage Braai at Manly dam - Saturday 7 November

🚗 WEEKEND GETAWAY - VALLEY OF THE DINOSAURS & LITHGOW ⛰️🦕🦖🏕️🏨 🧗‍♂️🎃👻

📍 LOCATION: 🏕 Lake Wallace Camping Area 🏕️ Barton Ave, Wallerawang NSW 2845 🚗 Wallerawang village centre is less than five minutes drive to/from the campground for shops, cafes, pubs, petrol station etc. https://www.nsw.gov.au/visiting-and-exploring-nsw/locations-and-attractions/lake-wallace 🚻 FACILITIES: ⛺️ Camp beside your vehicle, picnic area, tap water, toilet block with flushing toilets and hot showers within walking distance to/from the campsite, garbage bins, BYO water sports and fishing equipments, walking and bike trails. ❎ NO open fires are permitted at Lake Wallace. Refer photo no. 3 and the website. 🛜 Phone reception generally okay but can be a bit patchy at few areas at the campground area. 🚙 The campground is accessible by regular 2WD and campervan. ******************************************** 🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒 ⛺️ Campers - tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad/air mattress, food, snacks, drinking and washing water, portable stove, butane gas, utensils, plates, mugs, pots and pans, fold-up table, chairs, gazebo or a tarp for shelter/cooking station, washing liquid, wash basin, towel, personal shower items, basic First Aid kit, torch or headlight (preferred), tent light, camp light, charger/power bank, jacket and warm clothes, beanie, thermals, blanket etc (cooler temperature at night), all creature comfort that can fit in your car and kitchen sink! 🚙 🚗 🛒 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION: $10 per person PRE-PAID (organiser fee only for campers/non campers) for research and preparation for this exciting event. Non refundable if you cancel or No Show. 📲 Pre-paid to my PayID: 0405038557 by cob Friday, 23rd October. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Lake Wallace camping. 💬 Once payment received, I’ll add you to group WhatsApp for further details - exact campsite location, optional day walks, Halloween night etc. ❗️NOTE - day trip on Saturday to Valley of The Dinosaurs is not included (to be paid separately PRE-PAID) if you like to come along. ******************************************** 🏕️ This camping event is suitable for newbies or beginners and walkers alike at any level with no experience required. ✅ If you have not been camping before, this is a good place to try it out with flushing toilets and hot shower within walking distance from the camping area. 🏨 Non campers may also join us for this event. You need to check online for accommodation at nearby towns of Wallerawang, Lisdale, Rydal or Katoomba, Blackheath, or Lithgow etc. ℹ️ Accommodation near Lake Wallace: 🏨 Black Gold Country Cabins. Main Street, Wallerawang. Contact Rob Cluff – PH: 02 6355 7305, Mobile: 015 237 803 Self contained rooms, 12 double bunks, 2 single beds. Gas Heating. BYO food, linen or sleeping bags. 🏨 Commercial Hotel. Main St., Wallerawang. PH: 02 6355 1089 🏨 Royal Hotel. Main St., Wallerawang. PH: 02 6355 7023 📝 NOTE - you may come and leave at anytime. You may also do as much or as little by relaxing on the lake if you wish. ⛺️ FYI - I’m planning to arrive at the campground on Friday afternoon, 30th October to get the campsite for the group. 📸 Things to do in Wallerawang & Lithgow: https://lithgow-tourism.com/wang.htm https://southerncrossmotelgroup.com.au/news/lithgow/ ⚠️ 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 are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ 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 do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members & guest/s from diverse background. This is not a dating event. ******************************************** 💬 I will setup WhatsApp group chat for this event for further information on Saturday afternoon, 24th October - exact campsite location (unnumbered on first come first served), optional day walks, sunset walk, Halloween night in Lithgow etc. ℹ️ OPTIONAL: 🎃 The Iconic Lithgow Halloween Celebration Returns In 2026. https://www.lithgowhalloween.com/ 📲 In the meantime, if you have any questions, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion. 🌿 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🎃 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)