KOI Sydney Nature Tour: Thanksgiving Hike
Our KOI Sydney Nature Tour is back this trimester, and we’re inviting you to celebrate the warm season by exploring Sydney in a unique and meaningful way! This year, the…
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Our KOI Sydney Nature Tour is back this trimester, and we’re inviting you to celebrate the warm season by exploring Sydney in a unique and meaningful way!
This year, the tour will be held on Thursday, 27 November – Thanksgiving Day. While Thanksgiving may sound very American, we believe it’s truly about gratitude — and what better way to express our appreciation than by giving back to Sydney’s beautiful ocean and coastline?
In the morning, we’ll join Sydney by Kayak for an optional Clean-Up Paddle Trip, where you can glide across Sydney Harbour, enjoy the views, and help remove rubbish from the water — a perfect mix of adventure and sustainability. (Cost: $95 per person, includes a donation to the conservation fund.)
In the afternoon, everyone is welcome to join our free Coastal Walk + Swim from Taylor’s Bay to Balmoral Beach, starting at Taronga Zoo at 1:20 PM. Bring your walking shoes, water bottle, and maybe even swimwear if you’d like to cool off at Balmoral Baths!
Let’s enjoy Sydney’s sunshine, connect with friends, and show our appreciation for the nature around us — together with KOISS.
| Time Slot | Activity Description | Location | Key Takeaways |
| 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Morning Clean-Up Paddle Trip (Optional) | Lavender Bay | Active community contribution: 2 hours of guided clean-up and education on local sustainability efforts. |
| 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM | Break & Travel Transition | Lavender Bay to Taronga Zoo | Essential time for lunch (self-arranged) and transport to the afternoon meeting point. |
| 1:20 PM | Official Afternoon Meet-Up | Taronga Zoo Sydney | Gathering point for all participants (both morning and afternoon session attendees). |
| 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Coastal Walk & Swim | Taylor’s Bay to Balmoral Beach | Leisurely scenic walk and social connection. Opportunity for a swim at Balmoral Baths. |
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