⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Sunday, 24 May 2026. 📌 MEETING POINTS: 🚆 9.45am - those travelling by public transport, meet the group at Parramatta station - West Concourse entry/exit after tap on/off, in front of the bright red Australia Post Parcel. 🚗 11am - those travelling by car, meet the group on the lawn - opposite Lake Parramatta Cafe & Parramatta Kayak/Row Boats Hire. 🎒Look for group of good looking people with backpacks. 😉 ******************************************** 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🛶 The Lake Parramatta Reserve is a man-made reservoir just north of Parramatta and 30 kilometers west of the Sydney CBD. The Lake Parramatta Reserve is open all year round, with the main gate opening at 6:30am and closing at 5:30pm (7:30pm during Summer months). 🧺 Besides hiking, the area also offers great picnicking and BBQ facilities, a designated swimming area, playgrounds and free parking. 🦆 The Lake Parramatta Reserve is home to a lot of native birds and animals that you may spot such as rosellas, cockatoos, kookaburras, frogs, ducks and lizards. ******************************************** 🚶‍♂️From Parramatta station, we will head towards Lake Parramatta crossing Lennox Bridge on Parramatta River along local roads and cemetery about 3.5 km or an hour leisure walk each way. 🚻 Public toilets located next to Lake Parramatta Cafe at the playground area. 🥾 We will walk on a relaxing pace for the Circuit Walk, family and dogs friendly trails around 5 km on a moderate grade. 🥾 Few uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, creek crossings and stair climbs. 🥾 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. 🤳 It takes about 1.5 - 2.5 hours on a relaxing pace for a full circuit depending on how many stops for a break, photo sessions and selfies. 🧺 Once we finish the Circuit Walk, we will have a BYO picnic lunch (or from the cafe), a swim if you like and just chillaxing for a chat. 🚶‍♂️ You may leave home at anytime after the walk. 🛶 Water activities - hire a rowboats, pedal boats, canoes, kayaks and stand up boards from 10am to 6pm on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. https://www.parramattarowboats.com.au/ ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ✅ If you’re bringing a guest/s under 18 years old, please let me know by TEXT message for confirmation. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second! ❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! ******************************************** 🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt may not be suitable for this walk. 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.8L of water, Hydralyte and sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks and packed lunch. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. ⛑ Basic First Aid kit and hand sanitiser. 🧥 Light raincoat or a poncho ($2 from Kmart, Bunnings or variety shops) just in case of wet weather. 🏊🏼‍♂️ Cozzies and towel of you wish to swim. 💵 GRATUITY 💵 $5 CASH per person for this event. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📲 Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) Lake Parramatta. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Easy! 🚆 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ 🏃‍♂️ Plan ahead your journey, leave home early and arrive well before the meeting time. ✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast, train schedule from Central etc. So relax! 😉 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message well before meeting time to avoid any confusion. ❗️NOTE - I do not answer calls, text messages or updates on comments section on the day after meeting time! 🌿 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)