Harbour City Bears upcoming events

HCB at the Parramatta Pride Picnic (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Come along to see the Harbour City Bears at our stall in Parramatta Park!

Sunday Bears (11 Oct 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Newbie? Out of town visitor? Specific needs?
Any concern or question, drop us a message on Facebook and we'll do our best to assist.
Lift access is inside the venue at the rear, please ask the bar staff to unlock it for you.

Furry Friday: Kilt (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for our weekly Friday gathering at the Kings Cross Hotel!

We’ve moved into our new home — the Kings Cross Hotel Rooftop Bar (Level 5) — and it’s the perfect spot to kick off your weekend.

> DJ will be spinning great tracks all night

> Members Draws at 8pm, 9pm & 10pm

> Members Badge Draw at 10pm

> Drink specials and an awesome new venue atmosphere

With great music, great company, and a fantastic new home, why not come along and join us for Furry Friday — everyone’s welcome!

Sculpture by the Sea (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Sculpture by the Sea

We're heading out to sculpture by the sea! Meet at Bondi for some lunch and a drink, then we'll head off to view the sculptures at 1pm! Afterwards we can catch a bus to the Townie for Sunday Bears.

More details coming soon, so please RSVP for updates!

Where: Bondi Beach
When: Midday on Sunday 18 October
How much?: Free, but donations to Sculpture by the Sea are encouraged

Sunday Bears (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Furry Friday (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for our weekly Friday gathering at the Kings Cross Hotel!

We’ve moved into our new home — the Kings Cross Hotel Rooftop Bar (Level 5) — and it’s the perfect spot to kick off your weekend.

> DJ will be spinning great tracks all night

> Members Draws at 8pm, 9pm & 10pm

> Members Badge Draw at 10pm

> Drink specials and an awesome new venue atmosphere

With great music, great company, and a fantastic new home, why not come along and join us for Furry Friday — everyone’s welcome!

The Bear Invasion: Newcastle (24 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Harbour City Bears is invading Newcastle Again!

The weekend of 24-25 October, we’re heading up north for a weekend of fun activities with the Newcastle Bears!

We've got some fun things planned in Newcastle- even though Fair Day is cancelled, there's lots to do! Also, as always, you’re free to explore Newcastle on your own or with friends.

After that, we’re all meeting up to kick on at Bernie’s Bar, Newcastle’s best LGBTQ+ venue, who is hosting Newcastle Bears’ monthly meetup that night! Bernie’s boasts a great dinner menu, as well as a great selection of cocktails. Meet your northern kindred and catch up with the local scene.

We’ve also booked a floor of the Ibis Newcastle exclusively for us, with rooms on sale here. Of course if you prefer, you can stay elsewhere, but if you’re planning on booking a hotel, book through us as we’ve secured a great rate.

Sunday if you’re not too dusty, we’ll explore the local area with our new friends, and then head home just in time for the Sunday Social at the Townie!

Hotel Ursus: Bear Invasion: Newcastle (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Stay at Hotel ursus for
Bear Invasion: Newcastle

We're invading Newcastle!

Get your ticket here to book a room at the Bear Hotel!

We've booked out two entire floors of the Ibis Hotel, just around the corner from Bernie's Bar in Newcastle.

Note that parking and breakfast is NOT included. but can be purchased directly from the hotel.

Where: Ibis Newcastle, 700 Hunter Street, Newcastle

When: Saturday 24 October to Noon Sunday 25 October 2026

How Much?: $175 for members and kindred, $195 for non-members

The ticket price is for the room. Each room has maximum 2 people. So it's the price for 2 people if you're sharing, or just yourself if you don't want to share.

Sunday Bears (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Furry Friday: Halloween (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for our weekly Friday gathering at the Kings Cross Hotel as thing get a little bit spooky, creepy and ghostly for Halloween!!

We’ve moved into our new home — the Kings Cross Hotel Rooftop Bar (Level 5) — and it’s the perfect spot to kick off your weekend.

> DJ will be spinning great tracks all night

> Members Draws at 8pm, 9pm & 10pm

> Members Badge Draw at 10pm

> Drink specials and an awesome new venue atmosphere

With great music, great company, and a fantastic new home, why not come along and join us for Furry Friday — everyone’s welcome!

Theatrical Bears: Come From Away (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for a heartwarming outing to Come From Away, presented by Strathfield Musical Society.

Based on the remarkable true story following the events of 11 September 2001, this award-winning musical celebrates the extraordinary kindness, resilience, and community spirit of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, as it welcomed thousands of stranded travellers from around the world.

Filled with uplifting music, humour, and unforgettable moments, Come From Away is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, humanity shines brightest.

While we're enjoying the production keep an eye out for Clinton, one of our committee members who is performing in the production

Where?: Latvian Theatre, 32 Parnell St, Strathfield
When?: Show starts 8pm, Saturday 31 October
How much?: $50 for members, $55 for non-members

Press Paws & Table Tops (1 Nov 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Join Harbour City Bears for their monthly meeting of gaming fun, Press Paws & Table Tops!

Press Paws is our video gaming event, and we team it up with Table Tops, our tabletop gaming event every month on the 3rd Sunday!

Come along to play Nintendo Switch on the big screen, or settle down with some mates and a board game or two- we've got a wide selection, and you're more than welcome to bring your own.

Our dungeonmaster Richard often runs a beginners' Dungeons & Dragons campaign, so if you're new to D&D, come along and we'll teach you how to play.

The pool tables at the Townie are also open for use, so if you're a learner or a shark, you can have a friendly game with your beary mates!

Best of all, the day leads straight into our Sunday Social, so hang around afterwards to socialise with the bears!

Sunday Bears (1 Nov 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Furry Friday: KINK (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for our weekly Friday gathering at the Kings Cross Hotel — and this week’s theme is KINK!

We’ve moved into our new home at the Kings Cross Hotel Rooftop Bar (Level 5), the perfect place to kick off your weekend.

> DJ Man Lie spinning great tracks all night
> Prize draws at random — you’ve got to be there to win
> Members Badge Draw at 10pm
> Drink specials and an awesome new rooftop atmosphere - Check out hcbears.com.au/homebars for details

With great music, great company, and a fantastic new home, why not come along and join us for Furry Friday — everyone’s welcome!

Sunday Bears (8 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Furry Friday (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for our weekly Friday gathering at the Kings Cross Hotel!

We’ve moved into our new home — the Kings Cross Hotel Rooftop Bar (Level 5) — and it’s the perfect spot to kick off your weekend.

> DJ will be spinning great tracks all night

> Members Draws at 8pm, 9pm & 10pm

> Members Badge Draw at 10pm

> Drink specials and an awesome new venue atmosphere

With great music, great company, and a fantastic new home, why not come along and join us for Furry Friday — everyone’s welcome!

Sunday Bears (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Furry Friday: Tank Tops (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for our weekly Friday gathering at the Kings Cross Hotel!

We’ve moved into our new home — the Kings Cross Hotel Rooftop Bar (Level 5) — and it’s the perfect spot to kick off your weekend.

> DJ will be spinning great tracks all night

> Members Draws at 8pm, 9pm & 10pm

> Members Badge Draw at 10pm

> Drink specials and an awesome new venue atmosphere

With great music, great company, and a fantastic new home, why not come along and join us for Furry Friday — everyone’s welcome!

Sunday Bears (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Furry Friday (27 Nov 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for our weekly Friday gathering at the Kings Cross Hotel!

We’ve moved into our new home — the Kings Cross Hotel Rooftop Bar (Level 5) — and it’s the perfect spot to kick off your weekend.

> DJ will be spinning great tracks all night

> Members Draws at 8pm, 9pm & 10pm

> Members Badge Draw at 10pm

> Drink specials and an awesome new venue atmosphere

With great music, great company, and a fantastic new home, why not come along and join us for Furry Friday — everyone’s welcome!

Sunday Bears (29 Nov 2026)

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Sunday Bears (6 Dec 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Woof in the Woods: Meet us Halfway (4 Feb 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 04:00:00 GMT

Harbour City Bears' camping trip, Woof in the Woods, is back!

Join us for a long weekend of bears in the bush at Yarralen Retreat, a beautiful 40-acre bush retreat at Yarrahapinni on the NSW Mid North Coast.

Tucked beneath Mt Yarrahapinni and surrounded by national parks, Yarralen is a very different camping experience from our previous home. There are grassy campsites beneath the trees, bush tracks to explore, a heated magnesium pool, an infrared sauna, a yoga deck, campfires, peacocks wandering around the property and plenty of places to sit back, relax and enjoy the company of other bears.

It’s nearly exactly halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, so we’ve invited our friends from the north along too.

Of course, we'll have plenty of our usual Woof in the Woods activities!

Accommodation Options

Yarralen gives us several ways to stay, whether you want to sleep under the stars or have something a little more comfortable.

Camping

The main campground has grassy camping areas beneath tall trees and is suitable for tents, caravans, campervans and other campers.

The main campground has access to the fully equipped camp kitchen, hot showers, flushing toilets and electricity. There are plenty of shady areas and space to spread out.

There is also a more secluded campground further into the property, but 4WD access is required, and this area does not have easy access to the main camp kitchen and amenities.

Cabins and Rooms

If camping isn't your thing, there are a number of accommodation options around the property. The accommodations all come with bedding, so you can just turn up.

Yarralen has several cosy bush cottages, as well as caravans, self-contained studios and a two-bedroom home.

The accommodation is scattered around the property, giving you the chance to enjoy the bush retreat without having to sleep in a tent.

The House

Sleeps maximum 5. The house has two bedrooms, as well as a full kitchen, bathroom, verandah and BBQ. The house is powered.

The Caravans

Both caravans sleep 3 each, with a queen bed and a single bed in each caravan. The caravans are powered.

The Studios

There are two studios- one sleeps 3, the other sleeps 2. Both studios have a living/dining area, air conditioning, a kitchenette and bathroom. The studios are fully powered.

The Cottages

The cottages sleep 2 in each, and are off-grid, with battery-power available for low power devices.

Harbour City Bears upcoming events

HCB at the Parramatta Pride Picnic (10 Oct 2026)

Sunday Bears (11 Oct 2026)

Furry Friday: Kilt (16 Oct 2026)

Sculpture by the Sea (18 Oct 2026)

Sculpture by the Sea

Sunday Bears (18 Oct 2026)

Furry Friday (23 Oct 2026)

The Bear Invasion: Newcastle (24 Oct 2026)

Harbour City Bears is invading Newcastle Again!

Hotel Ursus: Bear Invasion: Newcastle (24 Oct 2026)

Stay at Hotel ursus for Bear Invasion: Newcastle

Sunday Bears (25 Oct 2026)

Furry Friday: Halloween (30 Oct 2026)

Theatrical Bears: Come From Away (31 Oct 2026)

Press Paws & Table Tops (1 Nov 2026)

Sunday Bears (1 Nov 2026)

Furry Friday: KINK (6 Nov 2026)

Sunday Bears (8 Nov 2026)

Furry Friday (13 Nov 2026)

Sunday Bears (15 Nov 2026)

Furry Friday: Tank Tops (20 Nov 2026)

Sunday Bears (22 Nov 2026)

Furry Friday (27 Nov 2026)

Sunday Bears (29 Nov 2026)

Sunday Bears (6 Dec 2026)

Woof in the Woods: Meet us Halfway (4 Feb 2027)

Woof in the Woods

Harbour City Bears' camping trip, Woof in the Woods, is back!

Accommodation Options

Camping

Cabins and Rooms

The House

The Caravans

The Studios

The Cottages

Stay at Hotel ursus for
Bear Invasion: Newcastle