Team. Don't miss this event. What a hike... and what a bar. We've found another "How in the world did you find this bar MJ?" type joints to *wet our whistles* together! It's directly on the beach. And it's only open one day per month for "SUNDAY SIPPERS" with live music.
Palm Beach Lighthouse to Newport Beach with Bilgola Beach and Sunday Sippers! It's 15kms of coastal excellence and elegance. Let's goooooooooooooooo!
We hiked this hike on the weekend (my first time). It's 10/10. *The lighthouse view. The beaches. The lookouts. The rockpools. The whales (and seals we saw).The home architecture. All incredible...* Now it's time to add an unforgettable beach bar.
SUNDAY SIPPERS.
Prior to hiking the full hike I did a little test run of the finale of this event to be sure the hiking path is open (it is) as council constructs a new sidewalk. While down on Bilgola Beach, I noticed their Surf Life Saving Club... totally empty but with this cool back garden, BBQ, and a set-up that would be fahkin' perfect for an afternoon beer. I walk around the corner and find their "Sunday Sippers" sign, and they open at 330pm on the last Sunday of the month. This is our spot for a drink, and it will be a great place to "Cheers" a memorable hike. When we finish, there's a bus stop at Bilgola Beach or we can finish the hike and jump on the bus at Newport Beach.
THE DAY.
A few things...
a) First... if you join this event, you must have a face pic on your MeetUp profile, and you must come back here and [click on this WHATSAP LINK](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZpwgwsBSso2nXz9ap1yug). This is non-negotiable.
b) Gratuity $20 Cash or PayID on the day. Team, I hope you appreciate the effort I put into our events - and $20 for a full day out in Sydney is quite a bargain. A quick search, and ["Cool Girls Club"](https://www.coolgirlsclub.com.au/event-details/cgc-grown-x-spit-to-manly) charges $35 for Spit to Manly Hike. Another group $35 for Figure 8 Hike and $30 for North Head Manly (neither group does the food / drink "Cheers" at the end which makes our group pretty special).
c) Big day, long day. If you don't fancy stopping at the bar, that's cool... the 199 bus stop is super close to the pub (or finish the hike - Newport is the next beach), and it runs every 10minutes.
THE TRANSPORT.
Some moving parts, but here we go:
a) BUS FOLKS. Take B1 Bus to Mona Vale. This is where we meet. Transfer at this stop to transfer to 199 Bus. Be early. There’s a Coles, bathroom, bakery, coffee shop, etc... there.
b) DRIVERS. Park by 11am at the latest. Please DIY research for parking at Mona Vale... side streets, or there's a free "Park & Ride" when using your Opal Card which you will.
d) We all meet, and jump on the 199 Bus at 11:14am which drops at Palm Beach Golf Club. We start hiking there…
e) We finish at Newport Beach. The 199 Bus drops at Mona Vale where your cars (and B1 bus begins for us bus folks) are parked. *Bus up. Hike down. Then bus 10minutes to your car / bus. Easy!*
See you soon for a great, great day! MJ
THE FINER PRINT.
Cancels / No shows. Treat your RSVP like a restaurant reservation. No show / cancel on the day? That restaurant is my hiking group – you won’t be welcomed in the future. Respect and manners matter.
Safety. Let’s chat, let’s have some laughs… but let’s be safe.
Fitness. Yup. Fitness matters for this one.
Guests. Bring mates, dates, co-workers.
*In pressing the “Attend” button for this hike, you acknowledge that:*
a) You are healthy and fit to complete the hike describe;
b) You have read and will follow [NSW National Parks Bushwalking Safety Guidelines](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/safety/bushwalking-safety) for this hike;
c) You have no chronic / underlying health issues that deter you from completing this hike;
d) You understand your host is just that – your host, not a professional hiker – and that you and you alone are responsible for your hiking health, safety, and wellness;
e) You’ve been advised to download the…
