Backpacking Sydney

BEST $25 CHOCOLATE TOUR - Get $25 worth of Chocolates so REALLY it's a FREE TOUR

**Limited-Time-Offer:** Indulge in Our Scrumptious Chocolate Tour for just $25! - IT IS the BEST $25 CHOCOLATE TOUR (Previously $35) because you taste or take home $25 worth of Chocolates, so **REALLY it's like a FREE TOUR!** Prepay Now! **Discover Sydney's Only Chocolate Tasting Tour**: 7 delicious stops, 15 indulgent tastings, and heaps of free treats! Yes, it's real - plus, take home plenty of goodies. **Exclusive Extras!:** Just arrived, Swan Valley Chocolates! - Exquisite Melba Chocolates - Charley's Chocolate Factory & Yarra Valley's Chocolate Mill, best Belgian flavours. **Explore Sydney's** finest chocolate shops on an unforgettable day out, featuring smooth, flowing chocolate tastings from around the world. **What's Included:** 1\. A ***unique guided tour***—there’s nothing like this in Sydney! 2\. Chocolate tastings at 7 top chocolate shops\, featuring ***Belgian, Greek, Australian, German, French, Swiss, Italian***, and artisan chocolates. 3. ***Exclusive chocolates*** unique to Australia at brand-new venues 4\. Take home or taste over $25 worth of chocolates—***plus extra freebies!*** Yummy!! 5\. Discover the ***rich history*** behind each type of chocolate—learn about its origins, how it’s made, and the story of Australian chocolate. 6\. Visit a ***stunning, newly opened chocolate shop***—a sweet surprise awaits. 7. ***Perfect for special occasions:*** birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, team-building events, or just because! Treat yourself and your loved ones to Sydney’s sweetest adventure. 8\. Savour more chocolate than $25 could ever buy\, ***thanks to our exclusive partnerships*.** **START TIME:** 1pm sharp! Please be 10 minutes early, meet others. 15 people limit. **MEETING POINT:** Outside Haigh's Chocolate Shop Entrance - QVB Town Hall End. **RAIN or SHINE:** Tour is never cancelled, we are mostly inside. **PRICE PRE PAY:** $25 **PAYMENT OPTION 1:** Account Name: events 4 singles. BSB: 112879 - Account Number: 499253356 **PAYMENT OPTION 2:** PAY ID to George Palasty 0435801602 **CONTACT:** George on 0435 801 602 call or text.

Broadway via Pyrmont Wharves - Tuesday evening walk.

An approximately 10km walk (over 10,000 steps), at a brisk 5km/h, exploring the parks and foreshore around the CBD. *This weeks walk will finish outside the main UTS (University Technology Sydney) campus at Broadway - which is near Central Railway Station.* *From Stand K we will walk down to Darling Harbour. We will then walk around Cockle Bay and continue walking along all the Pyrmont wharves until we reach the Anzac Bridge. We will then continue through the back streets of Pyrmont and Ultimo to get to the UTS campus at Broadway. We may even visit the fish markets.* **RISK:** Please remember that you attend our events at your own risk and that our Organizers do not accept any liability for any health or safety problems that occur during our events. **MEMBERSHIP:** ***A fee of $10.00 is payable each financial year*.** *All members will need to be Financial 2027 to join this walk. Please pay your fees before you RSVP*. Please do a direct debit deposit for Sydney: St George BSB 112879 ACC 016949122 Wendy Harvey. Please use your Meetup Profile name in the bank reference.

"TULIP FESTIVAL" Southern Highlands Spectacular Day Tour! Wine Tasting & Lunch!

**Experience the Magic of the Southern Highlands Tulip Festival!** **Date:** Saturday, 26th September 2026 **Tour:** Tulip Festival, Boutique Wine Tasting & Lunch Combination. **Departure Time:** 8:00 AM (Please arrive 10 minutes early) **Pickup Location:** Amora Jamison Hotel, 11 Jamison Street, CBD (near the corner of York Street, 200 meters from Wynyard Station) **Southern Highlands Tulip Festival** is an unforgettable springtime spectacle at Bowral's Corbett Gardens. This exclusive tour combines stunning floral displays with gourmet experiences in a small, intimate group setting. **Why You Should Join Us:** 🌷 **Breath-taking Tulip Gardens:** Marvel at the stunning display of 75,000 tulips. A true feast for the eyes! 🍷 **Exclusive Wine Tasting:** Enjoy premium wines from Southern Highland's best known wineries. 🍴 **Delicious Ploughman's Lunch:** Feast on an all-you-can-eat Ploughman’s Lunch Platter, perfect for refuelling after exploring the gardens & winery. 🏛️ **Charming Berrima:** Discover art and history in the picturesque town of Berrima, ideal for unique gift shopping. 🚍 **Luxury Transport:** Travel in comfort in a small private coach, with a maximum of just 12 guests. This ensures a personalized and enjoyable experience. 🎉 **Fun and Engaging:** Meet new friends and make lasting memories while enjoying engaging stories and special surprises throughout the tour. **Book Your Spot Now!** Only 12 places available on this exciting tour so come out, live, and enjoy a day filled with beauty, flavour, and fun. We look forward to seeing you! **Price:** $156 per person. **Bank Transfer:** Account Name: events 4 singles - BSB: 112879 Account Number: 449253356 - Please reference your name. **PAY ID:** $156 to 0435801602 (George Palasty) **Questions?** George at 0435 801 602. Please Pay when Booking or Text/Call with payment date. Holding a seat requires a minimum 50% Deposit. **Members** from our other **Meetup Groups** could also be joining this fabulous tour.

"TULIP FESTIVAL" Southern Highlands Spectacular Day Tour! Wine Tasting & Lunch!

**Experience the Magic of the Southern Highlands Tulip Festival!** **Date:** Sunday, 20th September. **Tour:** Tulip Festival, Boutique Wine Tasting & Lunch Combination. **Departure Time:** 8:00 AM (Please arrive 10 minutes early) **Pickup Location:** Amora Jamison Hotel, 11 Jamison Street, CBD (near the corner of York Street, 200 meters from Wynyard Station) **Southern Highlands Tulip Festival** is an unforgettable springtime spectacle at Bowral's Corbett Gardens. This exclusive tour combines stunning floral displays with gourmet experiences in a small, intimate group setting. **Why You Should Join Us:** 🌷 **Breath-taking Tulip Gardens:** Marvel at the stunning display of 75,000 tulips. A true feast for the eyes! 🍷 **Exclusive Wine Tasting:** Enjoy premium wines from Southern Highland's best known wineries. 🍴 **Delicious Ploughman's Lunch:** Feast on an all-you-can-eat Ploughman’s Lunch Platter, perfect for refuelling after exploring the gardens & winery. 🏛️ **Charming Berrima:** Discover art and history in the picturesque town of Berrima, ideal for unique gift shopping. 🚍 **Luxury Transport:** Travel in comfort in a small private coach, with a maximum of just 12 guests. This ensures a personalized and enjoyable experience. 🎉 **Fun and Engaging:** Meet new friends and make lasting memories while enjoying engaging stories and special surprises throughout the tour. **Book Your Spot Now!** Only 12 places available on this exciting tour so come out, live, and enjoy a day filled with beauty, flavour, and fun. We look forward to seeing you! **Price:** $156 per person. **Bank Transfer:** Account Name: events 4 singles - BSB: 112879 Account Number: 499253356 - Please reference your name. **PAY ID:** $156 to 0435801602 (George Palasty) **Please** **Note:** When you RSVP, please pre-pay to grab your seat. Full Payment is essential for knowing who is definitely joining the tour! Girls/Guys, "Let's Hit The Road" **Questions?** Call/Text George at 0435 801 602. **Members** from our other **Meetup Groups** could also be joining this fabulous tour.

Catamaran sailing Lake Macquarie (camping caravan park)

Please email directly and supply information below, as well as RSVP. Also use email for queries (not Meetup messages). Cost and more details are below. Enjoy pretty Lake Macquarie (2 hours from Sydney) while zipping along on our catamarans and getting a good introduction to sailing. More exciting than being on a yacht ! We have 18-foot, 16-foot and 14-foot catamarans. No experience is required. Come for either the weekend or a day (we recommend coming for the weekend). Email Mark Lovi (yhasailingbookings@gmail.com) as well as RSVPing. He will then send you details. In your email, please advise the following: * Do you have your own transport ? If so, are you prepared to give others lifts ? * If you don't have your own transport, what suburb do you live in ? * Contact phone number. * Do you have a tent ? We can hire but you must have your own sleeping bag. * Can you swim (we wear lifejackets but cannot take non-swimmers) * Are you reasonably agile ? We don’t need super athletes, but you are sitting on a flat deck (not a seat) and you need to be able to move 3 metres to the other side of the boat at reasonable speed. A simple test is whether you can lie flat on a carpet and stand up within 4 seconds without using furniture. * We cannot take people weighing more than 95 kg (even if agile). COST: Sailing fee $70 (weekend); $40 (day), camping $26, lift $15, tent hire $10. You need your own sleeping bag. This is a group event and requires people to be on time to assist in rigging boats. If coming Saturday, arrive by 10:00 am ready for the outdoors. If coming for the day only be prepared to stay until 6pm. For Sunday, be prepared to arrive by 9am and stay until 5pm. Camping is at a caravan park with facilities. We are a long-established sailing group run by the YHA. We hold sailing weekends every 4 weeks. NO SAILING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Catamaran sailing is a fun and exciting way to experience the water, as the boats zip along in the wind. The boats are easy to sail and offer a good opportunity for anyone who wants to learn or experience sailing by getting some practice on either handling the jib, trapezing (hanging out the side of the boat on a harness) or skippering. We are not a "racing" group, we just like to be on the water and away from Sydney for a weekend, taking it easy.

GREECE & GREEK ISLANDS-15 days-2027 - $4995 - Private Escorted Small Group Tour!

**“TRIP to GREECE & GREEK ISLANDS”** for 15 days, 4 star hotels, professionally organised, fully guided small group tour (Max 12 people) **PRICE:** $4995 Twin Share + Air. **EXPLORE** it’s Myths, Gods & Heroes. Come and see the amazing Cultural & Historical ancient sites in Greece. Full Itinerary available on request. **OPTIONAL EXTRA**: Dubai stopover for 2 days plus 2 days longer in Athens. **OPERATING PRIVATE TOURS** to SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING PLACES IN THE WORLD with MEETUP GROUPS. Following the successful trips to Cambodia, Vietnam, Africa, China, Greece, Egypt and Turkey, Mexico Cuba Russia Hungary Austria Poland Chez Republic Lithuania Latvia Estonia Slovakia, we’re touring many of these places again in 2023 & 2024. **CONTACT:** Please call George on 0435 801 602 with questions if interested.

Nakasendo Way Japan by E Bike

Nakasendo Way by E Bike Tokyo to Kyoto about 500 km of cycle paths, back roads and forest paths, medium grade cycling made easier by modern E Bikes Cycling about 50km per day crossing two mountain passes, amazing scenery and fabulous ancient well preserved villages, think Megome and Tsumago plus Kiso Valley for those amazing thatched roof houses. Mountain views, rolling hills and the lakes of Suwa and Biwa the latter Japan's largest lake and we get to cycle around 2/3 of it on fairly flat cycle paths! Please ask for a full itinerary including day by day cycling and KM, accommodation At the time of RSVP please email david@discoverytravel.com.au your name and mobile number failure to do so at time of RSVP you will be moved to not going! Price is $2450 per person twin share plus bike hire as below. Deposit is non refundable and change and or cancellation fees apply for any cancellations, ask for details. Luggage are not included can be forwarded each day or over several days to reduce cost as remote cycling at its best! Bike racks and bags can be rented too. You are welcome to bring your own bike! **Cycling:** Bike hire is not included standard road bikes aprox jpy19000 per week Ebike aprox JPY24000 per week see link for more details [https://cycletrip.jp/ja/item_detail.html?s=471](https://cycletrip.jp/ja/item_detail.html?s=471) (The giant E Bikes are fabulous and comfortable to ride, fitting is extremely important) *Most days can be shortened or skipped by train if you wish* **Rinko bag:** These are required to take bikes onto trains, wheels need to be removed to fit into the bag and shoulder carried onto trains (We can mix in and help each other) Rinko bags can be pre purchased on Amazon or in Japan at Mont Bell (fabulous Japanese outdoor store) [https://www.montbell.com/jp/en/products/detail/1130425](https://www.montbell.com/jp/en/products/detail/1130425) **Cycling:** I suggest e bikes but if you are a hard-core cyclist welcome to take a road bike, Japan is a fabulous country for bike packing. Itinerary may change. This is an international travel trip and travel insurance with unlimited medical cover, including existing conditions is compulsory. By RSVP 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/](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/) Aussie Explorers organisers and leaders accept no liability during this meetup, leaders try to ensure the safety and well-being of members at all times however as this is a weekend away travelling, exploring different areas and hiking in the great outdoors accidents happen, please take responsibility for your own safety and your belongings. Deposits are non-refundable, final price is subject to currency fluctuation. **Inclusions:** Accommodation and leader throughout, gpx file if you would like it to navigate on your phone. **Additional:** Luggage transfers each day are about AUD$15 if you would like it, Bike Rental is about JPY24000 per week, Rinko Bag is about JPY9990 purchased in Japan

Catamaran sailing Lake Macquarie (camping caravan park)

Please email directly and supply information below, as well as RSVP. Also use email for queries (not Meetup messages). Cost and more details are below. Enjoy pretty Lake Macquarie (2 hours from Sydney) while zipping along on our catamarans and getting a good introduction to sailing. More exciting than being on a yacht ! We have 18-foot, 16-foot and 14-foot catamarans. No experience is required. Come for either the weekend or a day (we recommend coming for the weekend). Email Mark Lovi (yhasailingbookings@gmail.com) as well as RSVPing. He will then send you details. In your email, please advise the following: * Do you have your own transport ? If so, are you prepared to give others lifts ? * If you don't have your own transport, what suburb do you live in ? * Contact phone number. * Do you have a tent ? We can hire but you must have your own sleeping bag. * Can you swim (we wear lifejackets but cannot take non-swimmers) * Are you reasonably agile ? We don’t need super athletes, but you are sitting on a flat deck (not a seat) and you need to be able to move 3 metres to the other side of the boat at reasonable speed. A simple test is whether you can lie flat on a carpet and stand up within 4 seconds without using furniture. * We cannot take people weighing more than 95 kg (even if agile). COST: Sailing fee $70 (weekend); $40 (day), camping $26, lift $15, tent hire $10. You need your own sleeping bag. This is a group event and requires people to be on time to assist in rigging boats. If coming Saturday, arrive by 10:00 am ready for the outdoors. If coming for the day only be prepared to stay until 6pm. For Sunday, be prepared to arrive by 9am and stay until 5pm. Camping is at a caravan park with facilities. We are a long-established sailing group run by the YHA. We hold sailing weekends every 4 weeks. NO SAILING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Catamaran sailing is a fun and exciting way to experience the water, as the boats zip along in the wind. The boats are easy to sail and offer a good opportunity for anyone who wants to learn or experience sailing by getting some practice on either handling the jib, trapezing (hanging out the side of the boat on a harness) or skippering. We are not a "racing" group, we just like to be on the water and away from Sydney for a weekend, taking it easy.

Cowan to Berowra via Berowra Waters Hike

🇧🇷 16-Day Brazil Expedition: Rio Hikes, Desert Lagoons & Pantanal Safaris

Capertee Campground Capertee National Park Car Camping

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

🌏 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 (1 ticket per attendee) 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ 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 ⚠️ 🎟️ A VALID TICKET IS REQUIRED, BUT ENTRY IS SUBJECT TO HOST APPROVAL One ticket per guest. Guests on the waitlist cannot enter. A ticket does not guarantee entry. If entry is refused, you will receive a full refund. Please DM Michael, the main Lounge Asia organiser. Local hosts are not responsible for refunds. 🪑 SIT IF EMPTY Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space. 📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR Have your confirmation profile/tickets 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 – 9:00pm 🚶 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. Any anti-social behaviour or those who make others uncomfortable WILL BE removed immediately. 🚫 Any 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!