Go with someone
Going to an event solo? Find people heading there too.
Every event has its own chat. Say hi to others who are keen, pick a spot to meet, and head in together.
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Make friends while travelling, at uni, at concerts, in a new city, through sport and after work.
Find plans and events near you, chat before you go, and turn up together. Free to download.
5.0 on the App StoreFree on iOS and Android
Live in Australia & NZ.
Making friends as an adult is weird.
- You moved cities.
- Your friends got busy.
- There's a thing you want to try, just not on your own.
1 in 3Australians aged 18–34 are lonely. You're not the only one.
Source: Ending Loneliness Together, State of the Nation 2023 (18–24: 38%, 25–34: 32%)That's what Hilltops is for. See how it works ↓
How Hilltops works.
Start a plan
Say what you're up for. People nearby can join.
Post a plan, like tennis on Sunday or drinks after work. People nearby see it and can join, and you sort the details in the chat.
Join a crew
Find a community and keep showing up.
Social sport, language exchanges, board game nights and more. Keep showing up, and the faces start to feel familiar.
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Come solo or bring your crew.
Meet new people, or grow the group you've already got. Here's how a plan turns into a catch-up.
Pick what you're up for
A plan, an event or an activity. Join one that's on, or start your own.
Meet who's keen
Chat with others who are keen and check their profiles, so you've already said hi before you arrive.
Turn up on your terms
Agree on a time and place in the chat. You're in control: meet somewhere public, and report or block anyone, anytime.
No swiping, no matching.
★★★★★ The app the world needs!
“This app is doing what social media was supposed to do - connect people in real life. Wish I had something like this when I was in uni!”
RaghavGupta__, App Store
★★★★★ Must Have For Event Hosts!
“As an event host this has really enhanced our event experiences. Especially the chats and the rooms I love that people are able to connect before an event! Also having a space where we can make announcements and reach our audience has been so helpful 🙌”
Lou_1234#5, App Store
★★★★★ Snap for events
“Great & intuitive interface, a lot of events on the platform that would’ve otherwise taken ages to find myself, easily the best in its category right now”
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Why Hilltops exists
“I built Hilltops after solo travelling, when my best nights came from doing things with people I'd just met. Connection comes from shared experiences, so that's what the app is built around.”
Got questions?
Frequently asked questions
How Hilltops works, what kinds of plans people use it for, and how to get started.
Hilltops is a social meetup app built around activities and events. You create the activity. A music event, a hike, a Saturday match, drinks tonight. And Hilltops lets people nearby know. It's built around real-world experiences, not swiping or matching.
Hilltops isn't built around matching with individuals. It's built around plans. You meet people because you're heading to the same event, joining the same pickup match, or signing up for the same activity. And the conversation starts with shared context, not a one-on-one DM.
Pick or create an activity. An event, a sport, a meetup, a night out. Set the vibe, link an event if there is one, and you're in. Other people heading to the same thing can join, you coordinate in chat, then meet up in person.
Pretty much anything social. Music events, festivals, sports games, pickup matches, run clubs, trivia nights, hikes, comedy shows, art openings, food markets, day trips. If you'd be doing it anyway, Hilltops just makes it shared.
Yes, it's free to download and use: find plans, join rooms and event chats, and meet people. Premium adds extras like messaging people you're not friends with yet and seeing who's in an event chat.
See you out there.
Download Hilltops, find your people, and go.
Free on iOS and Android.
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