Join Our Newsletter E-Mail Address: Newsletter Archive Backpacker Videos	Cronulla Beach YHA Sydney NSW Australia Backpackers Hostel for Sydney Beaches Budget Accommodation What's happening around Cronulla Keep up to date with what's happening in Cronulla Beach and Sydney New South Wales Australia. Stay in budget accommodation close to the action at Cronulla Beach YHA. Ongoing/Occasional Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre [Gymea, Sutherland Shire] Events, exhibitions & classes all year round! This unique complex includes a regional gallery, community gallery, theatrette, and art studios which offer a wide range of courses. Complete with cafe, gardens and shop, it is situated at 782 Kingsway (cnr Talara Road) in Gymea. For more information, call (02) 8536 5700 or visit Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre Royal National Park Bushwalks [R.N.P., Southern Sydney] The Royal National Park consists of 15,080 hectares and is the second oldest National Park in the world, (after Yellowstone in the USA.) Why not enjoy a 2-day 26km coastal bushwalk through Sydney's Royal National Park, staying overnight at the Garie Beach YHA (which is roughly halfway.) A fantastic experience for both locals and international visitors. For more information, call YHA Travel @ (02)-9261-1111. Sundays Caringbah Rotary Car and Boat Market [Caringbah, Sutherland Shire] Thinking of buying or selling a car or boat? Caringbah Rotary Club holds a market at Endeavour Sports School (corner of Taren Point Road and The Boulevarde) every Sunday from 8am-4pm, irrespective of weather. For sellers $50 entitles you to have your vehicle on show at the market six times during a six month period. No bookings required. For more information, visit Caringbah Rotary Car and Boat Market Monthly (1st Sunday) Engadine Lions Club Market [Engadine, Sutherland Shire] Bric-a-brac, crafts, plants, homewares, books, food, etc. Held in the Community Centre car park, Caldarra Avenue, Engadine; 8am-1pm. Rent $20 payable in advance. BBQ food available. Wheelchair access and toilets. For more information, call (02)-9520-8047. The Bundeena & Maianbar Art Trail [Bundeena, Southern Sydney] The Bundeena & Maianbar Art Trail is a diverse group of artists that are linked by their willingness to open their studios to the wider community, and offer a glimpse into the working life and creatiive journey of the artist. For more information, call (02)-9527-0202, email arttrail@bundeena.com or visit Art Trail Bundeena Markets by the Sea [Bundeena, Southern Sydney] Held at Horderns Reserve, Bundeena; open 9am-3pm. Over a dozen stalls are trading in this event organized by the Bundeena RSL Women's Auxiliary. Featuring jewellery, pottery, drawings, thai massage, kids face painting, secondhand books, folk art, and much much more! For more information, or to apply for a stall, contact Dorothy Jennings by phone (02)-9544-0950, by email at mbts@bundeenainfo.com , in person at the Bundeena News Agency, or visit Markets By The Sea Monthly (2nd Sunday) Como Waterfront Craft Market [Como, Sutherland Shire] Quality craft by local artisans. Held at the Como Marina, Cremona Road; 9am-3pm. Beautiful outlook by the marina, coffee shop with meals available. All proceeds go to the Loftus Volunteer Bushfire Brigade. For more information, call (02)-9534-1440. Como Craft & Antique Markets [Como, Sutherland Shire] 100 stalls featuring unique hand-made crafts and original collectables. Held at the Como Public School, 1 Genoa Street, Como; 9am-3pm. For more information, call (02)-9528-8385. Monthly (2nd & 4th Sundays) {May-Nov} Cronulla Markets [Cronulla, Sutherland Shire] A true farmer's market specialising in organic produce straight from the farm. Fabulous fruit and vegetables, poultry, bread, cheeses, condiments, honey and more - plus an organic take away food court. Also twenty stalls of designer arts & crafts, and an animal farmyard for the kids. Held at Cronulla High School, Bate Bay Road, Cronulla; 9am-2pm. Call 0419-265820, email info@cronullamarkets.com.au, mail P.O.Box 568, Caringbah, N.S.W., or visit Cronulla Markets ***** N.B. Temporarily Suspended at present ?! ***** Monthly (Last Sunday) {Except Dec} Caringbah Rotary Community Market [Caringbah, Sutherland Shire] Large market with 260 sites, averaging 5000 visitors, 'All and Sundry'. Held irrespective of weather in the Council car park behind McDonalds off President Avenue in Caringbah; 7am-1pm. All proceeds assist local charities. For more information, or bookings, call (02)-9524-4850. Quarterly (Last Sunday in Feb/May/Aug/Nov) Gymea Jazz & Blues Market [Gymea, Sutherland Shire] Held in the grounds of Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre, 782 Kingsway, Gymea. Open 9am-3pm. Featuring a line-up of stalls selling handmade jewellery, crafts, foods, plants, fruit & veg, paintings, photography, and much more! For more information, call (02)-8536-5700, email hazelhurst@ssc.nsw.gov.au or visit Gymea Jazz & Blues Market June (02nd-30th June 2007) Shire Youth Music Awards [Kirrawee High School, Sutherland Shire] The Sutherland Music Club's mission is to provide good music at an affordable cost and facilitate the advancement of music within the St.George & Sutherland Shire. One of the Club's major activities is the staging of the Youth Music Awards. Young artists, aged 13–18 years compete for a cash prize of $500. Auditions will be held on Saturday 02nd June at 9am at the Kirrawee High School, and the Finals Concert is on Friday 29th June at 7.30pm, similarly at Kirrawee High School. The competition entry fee is $15.00, and the closing date for entries is Friday 18th May. For more information, call (02)-9521-3473, or visit Youth Music Awards Saturday 23rd June 2007 Surf Sk8 Screen [Dunningham Park, Cronulla] From 4pm-8pm, a free event! Relive some of the Shire's best board riding moments. Meet pro boarders Ryan Hardy, Mitch Rawlins, Andrew Lester, Ben Player, Dave Ballard and Mike Stewart (4-5pm). There's also free skate and skateboarding demos from 10am. For more information, call (02)-9710-0992 or visit Surf Sk8 Screen Tuesday 26th June 2007 Melbourne Comedy Festival Road Show [Sutherland Entertainment Centre, Sutherland Shire] From Albury to Alice, Cairns to Karratha and Sawtell to Sutherland, the ninth Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting the road to tour Australia. Don't miss your chance to enjoy the laughs here. Starting at 8pm, and featuring some of the most fabulously funny home-grown and overseas comedians from the 2007 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, this show delivers a slick, sophisticated, unpredictable, original, cheeky and engaging night-out to comedy fans far and wide. For more information, call (02)-9521-8888 or visit Melbourne Comedy Festival Road Show Sunday 22nd July 2007 Sutherland to Surf Fun Run [Sutherland-Cronulla, Sutherland Shire] Organised by the Wanda Surf Lifesaving Club, the Sutherland to Surf Fun Run is recognised as the lead up race for the famous City to Surf, and is held in July each year. The Sutherland Shire's premier sporting event, it brings more than 5000 competitors to race, wheel or walk the 11kms from Sutherland Entertainment Centre to Wanda Beach. For more information, call (02)-9523-4343, or visit Sutherland to Surf Fun Run Sunday 12th August 2007 City To Surf Fun Run [City-Bondi, Sydney City] The Sun-Herald City2Surf was born in 1971 with just over 2000 entrants. Now in its 37th year, what began as a small community event has become an annual Sydney institution and is now one of the biggest fun runs in the world. The course is 14km, starting at 9am from Park/College Streets and extending through the eastern suburbs down to the finish at Bondi Beach. For more information, including entry details, visit City to Surf Fun Run Late-Aug/ Early-Sep (Saturday 01st September 2007) Kogarah Fair & Charity Bed Race [Kogarah, Southern Sydney] BEDLAM COMES TO KOGARAH! This much-loved event has become an annual tradition in Kogarah. Along Railway Parade visitors can see the competing teams ham it up in their colourful costumes and decorated beds during the traditional bed parade from 10.30am. Then its time for more laughs as the Bed Race heats begin all vying for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Place, Best Dressed Bed or Lucky Bed Prizes. Fun activities and lots of free stuff, a great day for everyone and not to be missed. As always all proceeds will be donated to The St George Hospital, this year the funds raised will go to the Rehabilitation Unit of the hospital. For more information, call Jacinta Sunderland on (02)-9330-9424, email jacinta.sunderland@kogarah.nsw.gov.au, or visit Kogarah Fair & Charity Bed Race 2nd Wknd Sep (08th-09th September 2007) Cronulla Spring Festival [Cronulla Plaza, Sutherland Shire] "Go International"! In it's second decade, each year the festival represents a theme with past themes being "A Taste of the Orient", "Life's A Beach" and "Movies & Musicals"; this year the occasion has an international theme - come and celebrate the arrival of spring and discover the world in two days! This event attracts close to 30,000 people and is also Sydney's third largest outdoor festival. Displaying over 130 stalls PLUS live entertainment and great dance performances. Stalls include food, fashion and eclectic items from Cronulla businesses and outside traders. Enjoy the kid's rides, DJ's, roving stars and much more - loads of entertainment for all ages. For more information, call the Cronulla Beach CBD Management at (02)-9527-2100, email cronullabeachcbd@ssc.nsw.gov.au, or visit Cronulla Spring Festival Sunday 16th September 2007 Spring Beach Classic Fun Run [Wanda Beach, Cronulla] Take part in the 8km Beach Fun Run & Walk - from Wanda along the beach to Boat Harbour and back! Make this a family day - free sausage sizzle! Late entries received until 8:45am, start time 9:30am, report at 9:15am. For more information, call (02)-9523-4343 or enter online at Spring Beach Classic Fun Run Saturday 22nd September 2007 Bike to the Beach [Woolaware to Cronulla] Coinciding with NSW Bike Week, this fun fitness event covering five kilometres starts in Solander Field on Captain Cook Drive, Woolaware, and finishes in Lucas Reserve, Bate Bay Road, Cronulla. Registration opens at 11am until noon, and the supervised off-road course will be open between 11am and 1pm. Bring a roadworthy bike with working bell, a helmet and water bottle, and wear appropriate clothing, footwear and sunscreen. There will be face painting, fake tattoos, a jumping castle, games and a free sausage sizzle for all registered riders at the end of the ride. For more information, call road safety officer Mark Stuart on (02)-9710-0341. Saturday 29th September 2007 Sleaze Ball [Hordern Pavillion, Sydney City] This annual event is a huge members-only gay and lesbian party: an important fundraiser for Mardi Gras 2008, and the perfect way to celebrate the end of winter! While the Mardi Gras Party is all wonder, celebration and light, the Sleaze Ball is darker and edgier. There's room for everything from high camp to S&M, as long as it's sleazy. For more information, visit Sleaze Ball 10days October (11th-21st Oct 2007) Australian International Motor Show [Darling Harbour, Sydney City] Previously entitled the Sydney Motor Show, the Australian International Motor Show is the biggest and most important in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting over a quarter of a million visitors each year. Located in Exhibition Halls 1-6 of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour, over 500 vehicles are on display. For more information, call (02)-9240-8500 or visit Australian Motor Show Last Sunday in October (Sunday 28th October 2007) Gymea Village Fair [Gymea, Sutherland Shire] Once a year the council closes the streets for the Gymea Village Fair - it's a fantastic Sunday - heaps of crafts, stalls, rides, music, etc... 2nd Wknd Nov (09th-11th November 2007) Backpackers & Travel Adventure Expo [Town Hall, Sydney City] Now in its 12th successful year - "Bringing local and overseas adventure travellers and their dreams together"! Where to go, how to get there, what to do, how to do it at the lowest cost in Australia, New Zealand and overseas. Hundreds of exhibitors - talk to people who have been there and done that, listen on free travel talks, free samples (including food and drink!), great giveaways and prizes. Held at the Sydney Town Hall, George Street. Open 10am-4pm (12noon-7pm Friday), $7 entry fee. For more information, call (07)-3300-9571, email info@backpackersexpo.com, or visit Backpackers Expo 23rd-24th November 2007 Schools Spectacular [Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney City] Now in its 24th year, the 2007 Schools Spectacular is the world's biggest youth variety event, including more than 3,000 young performers who take part in an extraordinary showcase of colour, energy and music. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1300-883622. For more information, call Jenni Laird at (02)-8512-1192, email Jennifer.laird@det.nsw.edu.au or visit Schools Spectacular Mid-December (15th-18th December 2007) Sydney International Regatta [Sydney Harbour] The Yachting Association of New South Wales holds its annual regatta in Sydney Harbour. Vessels from all Olympic classes are eligible. For more information, call (02)-8116 9800, email nsw@yachting.org.au or visit Sydney International Regatta Sat before Christmas (22nd December 2007) Carols in the Domain [The Domain, Sydney City] Held in The Domain, Art Gallery Road, Sydney - a wide and wonderful expanse of parkland in the heart of the city's Royal Botanic Gardens. This annual event is Australia's largest Christmas celebration and a must for the whole family. Join in and sing along to all your favourite Christmas carols. From 8:30pm till late... For more information, call (03)-9429-0611, visit Carols in the Domain or email info@carolsinthedomain.com Boxing Day (26th December 2007) Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Start [The Heads, Sydney Harbour] Over the past 62 years, the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has become an icon of Australian summer sport. Participants from maxi yachts to weekend racers take part in this event, which began in 1945. The race start on Sydney Harbour attracts hundreds of spectator craft and hundreds of thousands of people lining the shore as helicopters buzz above the fleet, filming for TV around the world. Starting off Nielsen Park (Vaucluse) in Sydney Harbour at 1.00pm, the yachts start their 630 nautical mile journey by rounding The Heads and then heading south to Hobart. For more information, call (02)-8292-7800, or visit Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race New Years Eve (31st December 2007) New Years Eve!... Join in the fun of Australia's biggest party, as Sydney celebrates the passing of the old year and welcomes in the new, with the spectacular harbour show with citywide celebrations and entertainment... New Years Eve at Darling Harbour [Darling Harbour, Sydney City] At Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority will present a spectacular, FREE entertainment program from 6pm to 12am with fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight. Palm Grove will host an exciting kids’ entertainment line-up from 6pm to 10.30pm; and from 8pm to midnight the Aquashell floating stage will feature a range of fabulous live music performances. (There will be no glass or BYO alcohol permitted in managed access areas at Darling Harbour.) For more information, call (02)-9281-0788 or visit Darling Harbour New Years Eve at The Rocks [The Rocks, Sydney City] At The Rocks, you can enjoy spectacular views of the fireworks and Sydney Harbour Bridge and celebrate the New Year with family and friends at one of the many bars and restaurants. (There will be no glass or BYO alcohol permitted in managed access areas at The Rocks.) For more information, call (02)-9281-0788 or visit The Rocks 17th-20th January 2008 Illawarra Folk Festival [Bulli, nr.Wollongong, South Coast] The 23nd Illawarra Folk Festival will be held at the Bulli Showground. The festival celebrates culture, community and creativity with over 400 international, national and local performers in over 130 events over 4 days. The 2008 Festival Theme is 'Australia on the Move' and will feature the songs, the stories and the poetry by, and about, those Australians whose life is spent constantly moving around. Since its inception in 1985 the Festival has grown with over 6000 people now attending and over 1000 of them camping! For more information, call David De Santi on 0409-571788, or fax (02)-4257-1787, or visit Illawarra Folk Festival Saturday 26th January 2008 Australia Day!... Australia Day is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories. On Australia Day we celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. Australia Day celebrations are held in Sydney city and most suburbs... Cronulla Australia Day Celebrations Cronulla comes alive with music, partying, and fireworks as we celebrate Australia Day. Pack a picnic, slip, slop, slap on the sunscreen and get ready for a action packed day of entertainment... a full day of fun ending with the official Australia Day Ceremony at 7pm and Opera on the Beach from 7.30pm, with fireworks at 9.30pm. Entry to this event is free. Make your way down to Cronulla Beach early to reserve your spot! A full program will be made available on the Sutherland Shire Council website Sutherland Shire Australia Day Menai Australia Day Celebrations Held at Menai Park, Allison Cresent, Menai and/or The Ridge Sports Complex, New Illawarra Road, Barden Ridge. Kareela Australia Day Celebrations Held at the Kareela Oval, Princes Highway, Kareela. tbd... January 2008 'Big Day Out' Music Festival [Homebush Bay, West Sydney] Australasia's huge touring music festival, Big Day Out, hits Sydney at Homebush Bay's Olympic Park / RAS Showgrounds. Established in 1992, the festival has grown steadily each year to reach its present status as Australia's biggest music event, attracting top bands from around the world, as well as the finest Antipodean talent. For more information, call (02)-9704-1111 or visit What's On or Big Day Out February- September 2008 Cronulla Sharks National Rugby League [Toyota Park, Cronulla] The NRL's Cronulla Sharks play regular home games throughout the season at their Toyota Park/Endeavour Field ground. For more information, call (02)-9523-0222 or visit Cronulla Sharks NRL Saturday 02nd February 2008 Chinese New Year Festival/Celebrations [Hurstville, Sydney] The 2008 Chinese New Year occurs on 07th February, when we welcome the year of the Rat. During the City of Sydney's 2007 Chinese New Year Festival more than 500,000 people joined in to welcome in the Year of the Pig. Festivities this year will stretch to three weeks and should be similar, including a grand parade, Dragon boat and sedan chair races and night markets. Hurstville will be a major centre for celebrations... the New Year Festival will be held there on Saturday 02nd February. For more information, visit Hurstville Council Chinese New Year or call (02)-9330-6067 or (02)-9789-4587. tbd... February 2008 Sony Tropfest Film Festival [The Domain, Sydney City] The lazy daydreaming of an out-of-work filmmaker in 1993 has resulted in the most popular short film festival in the world. Taking place for one night only in the open air of the Domain in Sydney Botanical Gardens, the Sony Tropfest Film Festival is beamed simultaneously across the capital cities of Australia. Audiences of over 150,000 attend the festival across the country, watching 16 films judged by the five judges to be the best of 700. For more information, call (02)-9368-0434 or visit Sony Tropfest Film Festival Sunday 24th February 2008 NSW Lifeguard Championships [Cronulla, Sutherland Shire] March- September 2008 Sydney Swans Australian Rules Football [S.C.G., Sydney City] The AFL's Sydney Swans play regular home games throughout the season at the Sydney Cricket Ground. For more information, visit Sydney Swans AFL Saturday 01st March 2008 Mardi Gras Parade/Party [Oxford Street/Fox Studios, Sydney City] The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras is a world-famous festival that celebrates queerness in all its forms and welcomes all kinds of people from all around the world. The Mardi Gras has grown from a local gay pride event to being arguably the most spectacular gay and lesbian event in the world. 2008 marks the 30th year and it promises to be one of the biggest and best yet. For more information, visit Mardi Gras Party/Parade EarlyMarch-EarlyApril (11th March- 08th April 2008) Sutherland Shire Heritage Festival [Various, Sutherland Shire] For over ten years, Sutherland Shire Council has been involved in the Heritage Festival as part of the State-wide National Trust coordinated event. A variety of events will occur around the Shire: walking tours, bus tours, historical talks, photographic displays, antique valuation, music concerts, museum open days, and family history introduction days. For more information, call (02)-9710-0992, email culture@ssc.nsw.gov.au or visit Sutherland Shire Heritage Festival tbd... March 2008 'Hogs For Dogs' Harley Ride [Cronulla-R.N.P., Sutherland Shire] Assistance Dogs Australia will host its annual ‘HOGS FOR DOGS’ HARLEY RIDE. For just $99 have the ride of your life while helping a worthy cause. Travel as a pillion passenger on a Harley Davidson motorbike. Commencing at 9am from Cronulla Beach, enjoy a scenic ride through the beautiful Royal National Park then hug the bends (and possibly your guide) as you make your way to Mount Keira Lookout. On your return, lunch will be served by the team at Hogs Breath Café, Cronulla. Go to Assistance Dogs Australia Website and follow the links to the events page to register, or call (02)-9548-3355. 2wks around Easter (20th March-02nd April 2008) Sydney Royal Easter Show [Homebush Bay, West Sydney] The Sydney Royal Easter Show is the largest annual event staged in Australia, attracting over or close to one million people each year. The Show runs for 14 days over the Easter period. Approximately 15,000 competitors submit some 35,000 entries for judging in over 50 unique and diverse Sydney Royal competitions including livestock, domestic animals, District Exhibits, apiculture, poultry, arts, woodchopping and horticulture to name but a few. The Sydney Royal Easter Show is a national icon that celebrates all things Australian from our bush heritage to the latest in entertainment. The show is held at Sydney's Olympic Park, Homebush Bay. For more information, call (02)-9704-1111 or visit The Royal Easter Show tbd... May 2008 Jazz and Shiraz Food and Wine Festival [Dunningham Park, Cronulla] Jazz up your weekend at Cronulla's Jazz & Shiraz Festival! Back by popular demand for the eighth year running, Cronulla's Food & Wine Festival looks set to tempt taste buds and spoil the senses all over again. This is the perfect opportunity to sample the best wines Australia has to offer, taste gourmet food and be serenaded by some of the best jazz musicians in the business, all in a beautiful beachside location. For more information, contact Cronulla Beach CBD Management at (02)-9527-2100, email cronullabeachcbd@ssc.nsw.gov.au or visit Jazz & Shiraz Festival Top of page Cronulla Beach YHA | Accommodation | Book Online | Location & Maps | Contact Us Tourist Information | What's Happening | Backpacker Jobs | Tourism Links & Resources Australian Travel Tips | Testimonials | Special Accommodation Offers | Sitemap
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