Southern Cross Outdoors Group is an informal group based in Sydney and surrounds.  SCOG organises bushwalking (and suburban, beach, harbourside and historical walks) and other outdoor (and indoor) activities for LGBTQIA+ people, friends and allies, although our participants are predominantly those who identify as gay or bi male.  We welcome participants who wish to join with others in a spirit of friendship while enjoying the health benefits of walking. 


As SCOG* is an informal group run entirely by volunteers, we do not have a committee and are unfunded and therefore there are no membership or participation fees except for participants' personal expenses.  


Personal Responsibility & Disclaimer:  Participants are reminded to consider their level of fitness and general health before committing to any walk or other activity.  This is an informal group, and the organisers, leaders and other attendees cannot be held responsible for those who enter into any walk or other activity without having the sufficient level of fitness required or adequate preparation.  Nor are the organisers, leaders and other attendees responsible for accident or injury, and do not accept any liability.  Participate at your own risk.  If you are ill or not in adequate health or fitness, please refrain from attending.


Send an email here to subscribe to our email list on Google Groups to be kept up-to-date and be sent reminders of activities to your inbox. 


You can also click on Diary - Walks & other activities to go to the list of walks and other activities.

Our regular Activities include

Occasional Activities might include

Click on Diary - Walks & other activities to find out more.

If you would like further information or would like to lead a walk or organise an activity please email southern.cross.outdoors.group@gmail.com or contact Joe on 0468. 401.600.

Subscribe to our email list on Google Groups here, or send an email to southern.cross.outdoors.group@gmail.com, to be kept up-to-date and be sent reminders of activities to your inbox.  You can also list a walk or just send an email to the group (no spam - it's moderated).  Alternatively, you can directly email details of a walk or activity you'd like to lead to southern.cross.outdoors.group@gmail.com 


*SCOG was originally established as an incorporated body running other events besides bushwalking, such as a bushdance and a swimming carnival during Mardi Gras.