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Sun, Dec 1, 2024, 9:45 AM AEDTWatson's Bay to Rose Bay 10kms Hike - Beach Club, Food, Drinks. Grand Hike!!!
Doyles on the beach, Sydney
Thanks all for joining in on MANLY BEACH TO SPIT BRIDGE hike... I'd almost forgotten how damn amazing that session is. As a group we've been traveling outside Sydney a bit, so let's stay with the local / Syd Harbour theme and do another 10 / 10 session with a very slick, cool bar.

WATSON'S BAY TO ROSE BAY has it all... it's a bush walk, it's a beach walk, it's a walk with ocean views and the best Syd Harbour pics you're going to snap. Who's in? Here's the timing in case you want to arrive while we're at THE BEACH CLUB (Join us at the 945am Hike Start, 1045am at Beach Club, or Noon Hike Start).

945am - WE HIKE FROM DOYLE'S @ WATSON'S BAY. We'll do the South Head Loop, and you'll even have time for a swim if you fancy.
1045am - ARRIVE, THE BEACH CLUB... Drinks. Food. Relax for an hour with gorgeous views. It's one of the best bars in Sydney.
12pm - WATSON'S BAY TO ROSE BAY HIKE.
2pm - ROSE BAY (APPROX) ARRIVAL. Ferries go to Circular Quay, back to Watson's Bay, or the 324/5 Bus heads to Edgcliff Station.

There's a 915am Circular Quay ferry that stops at Rose Bay (leaving 9:28pm) then drops at Watson's Bay at 9:38am - I'll be on that. So, jump on that ferry, jump on at Rose Bay, (parking spots should be available that early if driving - please DIY research), or see you at Doyle's Watson's Bay right on the walking path as this is our starting point!

There's too much to write, but here's the quick version... we start at WATSON'S BAY and do the loop around HORNBY LIGHTHOUSE (Pic 2 below) - the entrance to Sydney Harbour... adding CAMP COVE BEACH, it's historic and fahkin' beautiful. Pics galore.

We won't need a rest at that point, but how can you not stop at THE BEACH CLUB? It's a legendary place.

At noon, we head through lovely VAUCLUSE and its heritage (and new) mansions to cross the (see pic) PARSLEY BAY BRIDGE (time to see it in person). We'll loop around NIELSEN PARK which heads straight into the stunning HERMITAGE NATIONAL PARK... ahhhhhhh the views. The homes. The little beaches (MILK BEACH - see pic). It's green, gorgeous, and full of Sydney's great energy.

We pop out in gorgeous ROSE BAY - we'll check out the dog friendly beach, have a perve at one of Sydney's most glam restaurants CATALINA, then finish directly at ROSE BAY WHARF.

FOUR RULES:
a) Be on time (ferries are busy on Sunday), or you'll be running to catch up;
b) Be fun, healthy, and bring good energy;
c) $10 cash or PayID
d) If you RSVP "yes" then show up. It's kind, ain't it? Plus I've made a reservation with my name on it - it's polite for the business owner as well.

Safety wise, It's paved / it's trails / it's busy - it's a pretty cruisy hike / walk with not too much up / downhill - 10kms max. Of course you've done Bondi to Coogee... if you haven't done Watson's Bay to Rose Bay, you're going to have a new favourite in Sydney!

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See you Sunday! MJ
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Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 9:00 AM AEDTEpic 14.5km Hike and Pub! Kurnell. Cronulla. Botany National Park. Captain Cook!
Cronulla Train Station, Cronulla
Okay team. I gotta fuckin’ gem of a hike here… If you came on our Macmasters Beach to Killcare Beach & Hardy’s Hideaway Pub it’s in a similar spirit. If you missed it? Here’s your second chance at a memorable session... Cronulla Beach to Kurnell / Botany National Park to the site of Captain Cook’s Landing to… “Cook at Kurnell” for food and drinks.

Imagine this: “Hey Davo. Grandpa died. He left us the beach property. Let’s put some booze and beer kegs into his VW van and make a service window. And let’s empty out his trailer and put a kitchen in it. We’ll add picnic tables, umbrellas, live music and open a beach bar called Cook at Kurnell.”

Who knows if that's true. But Cook at Kurnell is exactly that kind of joint… I’ve been to the bar – love it. I’ve done an hour hike in Kurnell – love it. I want more to love. So? Grab my arm, and join me.

(Apologies in advance for this suggestion, but it's my last hike of the year… if you’re prone to no shows / Friday-Saturday cancels, perhaps sit this one out / and-or see what the other hiking groups are up to. Nothing personal. I understand people have a lot on, but a great hike is where people show when they RSVP "yes".)

THE DETAILS:
9am Cronulla Station Meetup / coffee / bathroom time for 15min.
915am jump into cheapie taxis ($3-$4 per person) for drop off point (there’s FREE parking here too if driving). And the bus goes from the pub back to the parking lot).
930am hike starts!!!

Winding through Cronulla dunes and onto the beach we’ll elevate into Botany Bay National Park… I’m not going to write a lot about it. It’s absolutely beautiful. Cliffs. Ocean. Views. It’s 10/10. It’s medium-hard with some uphill bits but nothing crazy difficult. 14.5kms so be fit, healthy, and bring some good energy and thirst for a beer or two.

The 987 bus is right across from Cook at Kurnell leaving 15min past each hour, so we’ll easily get back to Cronulla Station (or it drops close to our starting point if you’ve driven). Beers. Food. Whatever we fancy. More...

a) Don’t be late. Please don’t be late. Trains run often to Cronulla. TripView App it for your arrival time.
b) $10 for this one. Cash or PayID.
c) Please bring some gold coins, eh? You’ll be splitting a quick Uber / taxi with other hikers.
d) If you drive / park by "Greenhills Outdoor Basketball Court" and send me an SMS.
d) Honour your RSVP. No shows / last minute cancels are bullshit.
e) Bring good energy. Bring mates or dates. Chat. And laughs. Let's have some grand fun in Mother Nature.

See you for an epic hike and pub to end the hiking group’s 2024. MJ
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HIKE o’holics in SYDNEY: EPIC HIKES, TREKS, and PLUSH PUBS