Traditional Estonian Independence Day picnicProudly sponsored by Estralian Trading Company, Eurodrinks, AeroTravel and Labour KingFor several years now, Estonian Independence Day Picnic on Shark Island has been an important part of the Estonian calendar in Sydney. Every year on this special day only, Shark island has turned into an “Estonian Territory”. It’s a perfect place to meet new people or have a great time with some old friends. As Shark island is booked already for our picnic day then we will do our picnic with Live music and dances on Clark Island
This year, on Saturday, 15. February*, Estonian Club in Sydney is proudly hosting this traditional event and there will be more fun for everyone.
*Date is chosen due to exclusive performance by a band straight from Estonia.
Agenda – starts at 15.00
Celebration of Estonian 96th Independence day anniversary and ceremony starts at 15.00
This year’s entertainment guest is well known Estonian süldibänd Tuulest Viidud (Gone with the wind)
If you are playing any musical instruments then take it with you!
Also, there is opportunity to learn some Estonian folk dances – taught by experienced teachers Tiina and Madis Alvre.
No Need To Carry Eskies!
There’s no need to carry your food or drinks with you. We have Estonian food organised by our own Estonian club catering team. Affordable snacks and drinks (including Saku, Kiss, Viru Valge and Vana Tallinn) can be purchased on the island.
Transport To the Island
– Earlybirds are welcome to come to Clark island by Captain Cook Cruises ferry departing from
Darling Harbour (DH) at 13.15 or Circular Quay (CQ) at 13.30
– Regular celebrants can take ferry from DH at 14.00 (CQ at 14.15) or DH at 14.45 (CQ at 15.00) – these are main boats as they take you to the island for the start of ceremony at 15.00
– Who is running late then there is ferry from DH at 15.30 (CQ at 15.45) and last ferry is 16.15 from DH or 16.30 from CQ.
The return ferry from the Island is with provided wristbands only, at 18.30, arriving to Circular Quay by 18.45.
This gives us at least 3 hours of quality time on the island. You can wander its bushland pathways and feel that you’ve stepped into a postcard as you indulge in some of the city’s best Opera House and Harbour Bridge views.
To get the transport to the island smooth and fast please buy your ticket(s) early so we could find the way how you could get your ticket(s).
There is NO chance to buy tickets on the same day!
PRICING
Full price (Adult 16+) till 13.Feb $35.00
Special price $30.00 every Thursday @ Estonian club
Price from 14.Feb $40.00
Child 5-15y $20.00
Child 4y or younger FREE
Family (2adl+2chd) till 13.Feb $90.00
Ticket sales:
– at the Estonian Club every Thursday evening and Market Day on 26.01 @ Estonian House (141 Campbell St, Surry Hills).
– via email eklubi@mail.com (we can post the tickets for early bird registration, write us to get bank details)
-there is no tickets available on the same day of the event!
– National Park admission fees
– ferry transfers to and from the island
– Live and recorded Estonian music on the islandPlease note that Clark island has toilets and water, but no gas, electricity or BBQ. It’s part of a world famous national park, so please make sure to leave NO rubbish on the island when you leave.Bring your flags and everything you have in national colours!
TERE TULEMAST HAISAARELE!
E-Club in Sydney
Indrek Ott, President of E-Club
contact: 0449297986 or eklubi@mail.com
