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Estonian Independence Day Picnics on Shark Island

For the past few years, Estonian Independence Day Picnics on Shark Island have been a great success. We’ve had around 100 participants each year, young and old, visitors from Estonia and life-long Aussies, everyone having a good time together.

This year, on Thursday, 24 February, Sydney Eesti Selts (SES) is proudly hosting the event, and it’s going to be better than ever.

We depart at 4.30 pm from Circular Quay, from the Commissioner’s Steps (on the bridge side), on a chartered Matilda Ferry. The return departure from the Island is at sunset 7.45pm, to be back at Circular Quay by 8pm. This gives us 3 hours of quality time on the island that once a year turns into an exclusive “Estonian territory”.

Muusikateater VARIUS, a popular musical theatre group from Tallinn is in Sydney on that day and they are joining us on the island. There are several well known actors and opera singers in the group. Which ones exactly, you will find out on the day.

NO NEED TO MISS WORK OR CARRY ESKIES
All you need to do is leave work early and catch the train to Circular Quay. It only takes 1 minute to walk from the train station to the Ferry (look for the big Estonian flag).

BIG NEWS… This year, there’s no need to carry your food and drinks with you, because we have our own catering team selling affordable snacks and drinks. It’s the same young people who bring us Estonian Club nights every Thursday at Eesti Maja.

But if you want to bring your own food and drinks, you are welcome to do so.

PRICING
Adult 16y and older … $28.00
SES Member … $23.00*
Child 5-15y … $15.00
Child 4y or younger … FREE

Booking required at http://haisaar-11.eventbrite.com.
Tickets available on the boat, payment in cash.

The price includes…

  • private ferry transfers to and from the island
  • Estonian music on the island
  • National Park admission fees

Please note that Shark island has toilets and water, but no gas, electricity or BBQ. It’s a world famous national park, so please make sure to leave no rubbish on the island when you leave.

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