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Boxing Day: Sydney - Hobart Yacht Race Start - North Head!!!! Easy/Medium 12km
Circular Quay, Sydney, NS, AUBoxing Day: Watch Sydney - Hobart Yacht Race Start from North Head!!!! Easy 12km
The world's most famous and gruelling ocean yacht race is the Sydney to Hobart which commences on Boxing Day. The yachts battle it out over a 1,163 kilometre course from Sydney Harbour to Constitution Dock in Hobart, Tasmania. The world's best racing yachts and crew are competing and we will watch the spectacular start from North Head! Yay!!
We catch the ferry from Wharf 3, Side B, Circular Quay to Manly Ferry Wharf, from where we strike out for Manly Quarantine Station for a bathroom break before heading up to North Head.
On North Head we settle in and wait for the "10 minute to Start" canon shot to ring out across the Harbour, from Nielsen Park. The struggle between 100 yachts to gain an advantage at the start line will be on for young and old. We can expect spectacular tacking and close quarter sailing from the iconic Maxi Yachts.
We'll hang around to see which yacht is first out of Sydney Heads to make its starboard turn and line up for the long run to Hobart. After wishing the fleet "fair sailing" we'll leave them to it and resume our hike!
We head for the historic artillery Barracks Precinct and then on to the equally historic St Patricks Estate and use the promenade to return to Manly Ferry Wharf.
Distance: 12 km
Type of Walk: This spectacular Boxing Day walk is filled with great variation, from historic sites to the craziness of the start of the world's number one ocean race. It'll be epic!!
Difficulty: Easy/Medium. moderate hills, good tracks, stopping here and there to check out what's happening. There are many get out points.
Walking Pace: We will average about 4.5 km per hour.
Meeting Place and Transport: We meet at Wharf 3, Side B, Circular Quay at 9:40AM, with our Ferry departing at 9:50AM arriving Manly Ferry Wharf at 10:20AM. Alternatively, meet the group just outside Manly Ferry Wharf by no later than 10:30 am. I cannot hold the group as we must be on North Head in time for the race start.
What to bring/wear: Trail runners/good walking shoes; 1.5 litres of water, refill along the way; hydrolytes; lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. PLEASE DO BRING YOUR LUNCH, AS THE LOCAL CAFES WILL BE VERY BUSY AND YOU DON'T WANT TO WASTE TIME STANDING IN LINES.
Suggested Donation: $10
Pub: Ivanhoe Hotel, Manly Corso
By RSVPing to this event, you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here:
Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group Discussions
Questions? Please leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day.
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Wollstonecraft to Circular Quay (18 km, easy/medium)
Wollstonecraft Train Station, near corner of Shirley Rd & Telopea St, Wollstonecraft, AUThis is a beautiful walk exploring Lower North Shore and more, with some of the best views Sydney has to offer.
We meet at 9:00am at Wollstonecraft with its easy access to the local bushland and find our way to Berry Island Reserve with some picture opportunities.
We keep going along the harbour to Balls Head Reserve and then to Blues Point with its uninterrupted views of the Sydney’s landmarks.
Continuing to Milsons Point we eventually reach the famous Harbour Bridge and cross it to the city side.
The plan is to complete the walk by no later than 4:00 pm, with a tasty beer (or any other cold drink) at Paragon Hotel.
Distance: 18 km
Type of Walk: Full day adventure. park ways, local roads.
Difficulty: Easy/medium. Plenty of get-out points.
Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace all day and must average about 4 km per hour to finish on time.
Meeting Place and Transport: 9:00am at Wollstonecraft Station. Trains back from Circular Quay.
What to bring: Good walking shoes/trail runners; 1.5 litres of water, refill available; hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim.
Suggested Donation: $10
Pub: Paragon Hotel, Circular Quay.
By RSVPing to this event, you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here:
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SOMG End of 2025 Gathering! Taronga Zoo to CBD – 12km
Circular Quay, Sydney, NS, AUSOMG End of 2025 Gathering! Taronga Zoo to CBD – 12km
As 2025 draws to a close, we are doing a Classic harbour Walks and meeting up with our SOMG FRIEND MATTHEW and his group for drinks at Circular Quay!
We start with a ferry ride from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo, from where we work around to Mosman and Cremorne, stopping here and there to check out the harbour and stuff like that!
We head into Kirribilli, where we stop for lunch at one of the harbour's newest parks, based at the old Submarine Base Platypus, which has an excellent location and a clean bathroom. NO SHOPS AT THIS LOCATION, SO MEMBERS MUST BRING LUNCH.
After lunch we check out the very posh Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and drop in on the Prime Minister at Kirribilli House plus the Governor General at Admiralty House. Who knows, they might invite us in for a toasted sandwich?
Before leaving Kirribilli, we stop at a hidden park for some epic pictures of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Its then up onto the Harbour Bridge deck and walk across to the CBD. We exit the Bridge via Cumberland Street, to avoid the crowds in Circular Quay. We head for the newly renovated Jacksons on George Hotel for a beer or other beverage of your choice.
We should complete the walk by about 3:00PM.
Distance: 12 km
Type of Walk: This walk is a relaxed harbour walk.
Difficulty: Easy/Medium. Plenty of get-out points.
Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace and average 4.5KM per hour.
Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at Circular Quay; Wharf 4 Side A, ferry departs at 10:32am arriving Taronga Zoo 10:44AM.
What to bring: Good walking shoes/boots or trainers; 1.5 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydrolytes; snacks and lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. WE WILL NOT BE STOPPING AT FOOD VENUES, SO DO BRING YOUR FOOD AND DRINKS.
Suggested Donation: $10
Pub: Paragon Hotel, Circular Quay
By RSVPing to this event, you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here:
Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group Discussions
Questions? Please leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day.
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