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INFO-NITE-FRIDAY-31-July-BEST-of-VIETNAM! from-$999

INFO-NITE-FRIDAY-31-July-BEST-of-VIETNAM! from-$999

Fri, Jul 31, 8:00 AM
From Live Big! Sydney Walking and Social Meetup
4.7

**"INFORMATION-SESSION"** just ask me anything about the Vietnam Tour! **DATE & TIME: 6pm - Friday 31 July** **WHERE:** Castlereagh Club - 1st Floor - 199 Castlereagh St. Ask for George at Bar! ***TRANSFORM*** *your life with **TRAVEL***, explore the wildest wackiest cities in Vietnam! Lifetime isn't forever, so go out and play now! What are you waiting for? ***TOUR 1* \- "SAIGON\-CU\-CHI\-MEKONG\-DANANG\-HOI\-AN"** - **7 days $1768** \- most loved tour\! **Dates:** 4 - 10 November 2026 ***TOUR 2* \- "SAIGON\-CU\-CHI\-MEKONG\-DANANG\-HOI\-AN\-HANOI\-MORE:** **10 days $2453** \- the absolute\! **Dates:** 4 - 13 November 2026 **"SAIGON" VIETNAM's MOST ICONIC TRAVEL EXPERIENCE.** Travel with professional guides. Unbelievable. Unbeatable. Fully Guided Tour. Pack your bag! Let's Get Going! **"Best Taste of Vietnam"** \- Saigon Only\! 6 days for only $999 Grab it NOW\! **Happiness is a choice - don't play it safe! -** Join this Masterclass Tour with incredible diversity. It's a Bucket List must! This is your chance, the world is your oyster. **Here We Go!** 1\. Hồ Chí Minh City People's Committee Palace\, known as Independence Palace\, city's most prominent landmark\, a historic piece of French colonial architecture\. 2\. \(a\) Mekong Delta\, cruising palm\-fringed waterways\, exploring the most iconic sites\, delving into deep\-rooted culture\, lunch included\, dining on delicious cuisine\. 2\. \(b\) Cu Chi Tunnels\, real eye\-opening No1\. day trip\, stunning tour highlight\. 3\. Ben Thanh Market\. Cheap cheap\, your eyes will pop out of your head\. 4\. Let's Get Going\! Saigon's stunning nightlife\! Live Music Bars\! Let's Party\! 5\. It's all about Saigon's 14 million people\, we see their exciting amazing way of life\. 6\. Ho Chi Minh \(Saigon\) city walking history tour\. Visit "Saigon Tower" \(Optional\) 7\. Saigon's Hidden Gems Tour\. 4 coffee/tea flavours tasting with guide\. \(Optional\) 8\. Notre\-Dame Cathedral\, 1880s Catholic Cathedral built with French bricks\. 9\. Local Craft Beers to taste then check out the backstreets of Saigon\. 10\. We will take you off the beaten path and reveal some of the lesser\-known spots\. 11\. Saigon's Sunset Street food experience on a different night\. Don't miss this\. 12\. War Remnants Museum\. Live the Energy of Vietnam suffering during the 70s\. 13\. From quiet alleys to vibrant markets\, these hidden treasures will make your trip unforgettable\. Try Vietnam's Finest Artisan Chocolate\, "MAROU" chocolate\! 14\. Wet Market is worth a visit\. Immerse yourself in Vietnamese Cuisine\. 15\. Turtle Lake remains relatively unknown to tourists\. Quirky\, Circular Square\. 16\. Nguyễn Huệ\. Wide\, bustling pedestrian street with French colonial architecture\. 17\. Đường Bùi Viện\. Dining\, shopping & drinking spots\, especially busy at night\. 18\. Binh Quoi Village is one of the Ho Chi Minh must visit places\. 19\. Ho Thi Ky Flower Market with lotus blossoms & exotic orchids\. 20\. Jade Emperor Pagoda known as the Tortoise *Pagoda, Saigon's Finest.* 21\. Admire the city lights on *Saigon River banquet dinner cruise*. (Optional) ***INCLUDED:*** **Accommodation:** Top Quality 3.5 Star Hotels & Breakfasts! **Entrance Fees:** Included for 2 absolutely amazing "out of city" tours. **Sightseeing:** English Speaking Guides. **Airport Transfers:** Arrival and departure as a group. **Small Group Private Tour:** Better than messy crowded tours. ***NOT INCLUDED:*** **Flights:** Jetstar or Vietnam's two airlines with direct flights. **Visa's** not included. We can plan/organise for you. **Insurance** for length of stay. We can find special deals, ask us. **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 or email: [george@palasty.com](http://george@palasty.com/) **Operators:** Live Big Tours - Events4Singles - George's Tours - "Travel-Tours-Trips" - Stunning Saigon Booking Group.

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Noumea - diving trip

Noumea - diving trip

Sat, Jul 18, 9:00 PM
From Project Fit Trekker - hiking group
4.9

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

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Cowan to Berowra via Berowra Waters Hike

Sat, Jul 18, 12:00 AM
From Sydney Adventurers 20s-40s (OZ Adventurers)
4.7
2 attendees

Bobbin Head Loop / Sphinx Trail and Bobbin Head 10kms Ku-ring-gai.

Sun, Jul 26, 12:00 AM
From Indigo Adventure Group - (Outdoor Activities)
4.9
13 attendees
🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

Sat, Jul 18, 8:00 AM
From 🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English)
4.7

**🚨 IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE** **Our Sydney event on 11 July has been postponed to 18 July.** **From 18 July, the event will be held every two weeks. The following event will be on 1 August.** **🌏 Make new international friends in Sydney. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊** **A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation.** **Why People Love Lounge Asia** **🍜 Asian-focused event** **🤝 Many guests come alone** **💬 No need for perfect English** **🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation** **━━━━━━━━━━** **How to Join** **1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page** **2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception** **3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people** **✅ Early RSVP is free** **✅ After the first 80 RSVPs, entry is $5** **✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5** **✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early** **Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free.** **Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time.** **━━━━━━━━━━** **⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️** **🎟️ NO TICKET = NO ENTRY** **(If you are on the WAITLIST, you cannot enter tonight.)** **🪑 SIT IF EMPTY** **Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space.** **📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR** **Have your confirmation email/screen ready for Chris & Kev.** **NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU!** **━━━━━━━━━━** **How to Find Us** **📍 Venue** **Harts Pub** **176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000** **⏰ Time** **Saturday from 6:00pm – 10:00pm** **🚶 Getting There** **5 min walk from Circular Quay Station. 8 min walk from Wynyard Station. Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks.** **Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊** **━━━━━━━━━━** **🍺 Please Support the Venue** **This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues.** **━━━━━━━━━━** **💚 Please Be Respectful** **Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome.** **🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately.** **Not allowed: harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable.** **Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave.** **🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held.** **📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive.** **━━━━━━━━━━** **Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.** **Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures.** **📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎥 Watch Event Video:[ \[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://youtu.be/tNak_cu9CXw?si=xiObPWs86vc93N18)** **🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP)** **We are building an official app to connect our community safely!** **Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties.** **👉[ \[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9)** **━━━━━━━━━━** **🌏 Come say hi!** **Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧! 一起來聊天吧! 気軽に遊びに来てね! 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita!** **See you at Lounge Asia!**

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

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

Fri, Jul 17, 11:15 PM
From Aussie Explorers
4.8

**Are you looking for a bit of adventure? This might be the walk for you!** **We will start at Waterfall Train Station.** **From here we will follow the track to the Forest Walk, a shady track that makes its way around Forest Island. On our way, there is only one moderate climb and one creek crossing where we might get wet feet if there has been significant recent rain. Forest Island is a sheltered rainforest ecological environment with ferns, palms, mosses, and creek scenery to admire. At the end, we will have a break at the Palona Picnic Area.** **From here, we will make our way to Palona Cave. We will explore the cave, a large limestone overhang featuring columns, stalactites and a little waterfall (a bit of scrambling will probably be required if you’d like to explore the waterfall). We will have lunch here.** **Then we'll return to Lady Carrington Drive, which is the first scenic route to be built through the National Park. It follows the Hacking River and took 3 years to build, opening in 1886.** **This will take us to Audley, where there are toilets and a café. We will have another break here.** **There is no opportunity to exit the walk until we reach Audley.** **From Audley, we ascend the Honeymoon Track up to Rawson Parade Track then on to finish at Loftus Train Station.** **We will aim to finish by 3.30pm, from where we can catch a train back to Sydney.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: Around 20 km.** **GRADE: Medium, Grade 3.** **NOTE: Only get-out point is at Audley by Uber. Please let the Host know if you leave the walk.** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** · **Be Prepared: Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring 2L of water (first refill at Audley) and dress for the weather. I would recommend hydralyte tablets, snacks, lunch and sun protection.** · **Follow Instructions: Please follow the instructions of the Host at all times and keep the Host within sight.** **RSVP Responsibly and Be Ontime at the Designated Meeting Point: Update your RSVP if you can’t make it.** **GRATUITY: $10 applies to this event which can be paid in cash on the day or PayID is 0439 344987 Cristian Sylvestre.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries.** **However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings.** **By RSVPing to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below:** **[https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message (0439 344 987) rather than unnecessary updates on the comments section.**

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform for discovering and joining local groups. It allows users to attend events, connect with others, and participate in activities based on shared interests.

To find backpacking events in Sydney, use Meetup's search feature. Enter your interest and location, and browse available groups and upcoming events in the Sydney area.

Yes, there are multiple hiking groups in Sydney available on Meetup. These groups organize treks, nature walks, and backpacking trips for outdoor enthusiasts.

Absolutely. Meetup allows you to join multiple groups, so you can participate in various backpacking and hiking activities with different communities in Sydney.

Joining a Meetup group is generally free, though some events may have participation fees set by the event organizers to cover costs.

Simply click 'RSVP' on the event page of a Meetup group you are a member of. This lets the organizers know you'll attend, and you’ll receive updates.

There are regularly scheduled backpacking events near Sydney. Check Meetup to see the latest schedules and find adventures that fit your interests.

Yes, you can create your own events if you establish a Meetup group. This allows you to organize and host new backpacking excursions.

Attend group hikes, join conversations, and engage with members during events to connect with fellow backpacking enthusiasts in Sydney.

Sydney backpacking groups often organize hikes, trail explorations, camping trips, and nature excursions tailored for group participation.

Backpacking events are typically in-person, but some groups may offer virtual meetups for planning and socializing.

Meetup provides the platform to connect with others, but your success in making connections depends on active participation and engagement.

Not all trails may be available due to restrictions or conditions, and it depends on event organizers' choices and planning.

Event frequency can vary based on group organizers and member interest. Some groups may have more frequent meetups than others.

Meetup is oriented towards group activities rather than individual or 1:1 matchmaking. It's ideal for connecting with groups who enjoy shared adventures.