Events May 2008
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Retrospectives and The Print |
Date: 28 May - 15 July 2008
Venue: Port Stephens Community Arts Centre
Contact Details: Mike Francis
Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay. 49813604.
Open daily 10am - 4pm admission free.
Retrospections featuring Norm Forrester art work featuring drawings, watercolours, prints and oils.
Opening night Friday 30 May at 6pm in main gallery at a cost of $5 per head. Guest speaker local astisit Robert Colligan.
In the annex will be another exhibition called The Print featuring our new print making group. In the hallway an exhibition on the theme of music.
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Events July 2008
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School Holidays at Shoal Bay |
Date: 4 July 2008
Venue: Shoal Bay Resort & Spa - Shoal Bay
Contact Details: Shoal Bay Resort & Spa - PH: 1800 18 18 10
School Holiday Fun at Shoal Bay - "Ship o'fools" Clown Troupe on Friday 11 from 2pm - $12.50 Adults/Children over 1 - Bookings are essential
"Occies Kids Club" - Activities & Excursions include Arts & Crafts, Putt Putt Golf, Camel Rides, Sandboarding and much more......
$18.00 per session - Room activity only - $25 per session for excursion. Bookings required by 4pm day prior to all activites - Children ages 3-12 - All children must be toilet trained.
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Tastes of the Hunter with Penfold Wines |
Date: 4th July 2008
Venue: Catch Restuarant Shoal Bay Resort and Spa
Contact Details: Shoal Bay Resort and Spa
Phone 1800181810
Tastes of the Hunter Winemaker Evening - 6 course degustation menu prepared by Catch Executive Chef Patrick Power accompanied by selected Penfold Wines from the Super Premium Range,including Grange
With host Simon Cant - NSW Wine Specialist
Cost: $165 per person
When: Friday 4th July 2008
Free bus pick-up and Kids Club
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10th Veterans Tennis Tournament |
Date: 5-6 July 2008
Venue: Cessnock Tennis Club
Contact Details: Contact Tournament Director:Irene Crowley(02)4938190>
Email. mfom1936@bigpond.com
The Nelson Bay tournament has been transferred to Cessnock Tennis club owing to extensive overhauls being done at the Nelson Bay Courts.Over 200 players and their partners are expected to enter
July 5th to July 6th
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Winter School Holidays Commence |
Date: 5 July 2008
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National Parks Discovery Activities |
Date: National Parks & Wildlife Service 2008
Contact Details: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. FEES APPLY - Phone National Parks on 4984 8200.
Introduction to Snorkelling at Fly Point Sanctuary
Discover some of the rich marine life of the Port Stephens -Great Lakes Marine Park from Fly Point. Learn how and when to snorkel with an introduction from the professional 'Pro Dive' instructors. Meet some of the marine creatures up close and personal! All equipment supplied, including wetsuits! Not suitable for children under 10 years.
When: 07/07/2008 11:00 AM -
Duration: 3 hours -
Level of difficulty: easy -
Meeting point: Fly Point car park, Victoria Parade, Little Nelson Bay -
Cost: $15 per person
Booking requirements: bookings required
Junior Ranger- Creatures of the deep!
Ever wondered what lives beneath the sea? Join a Discovery Ranger to learn all about the animals that spend their life underwater and why there is a Marine Park to protect them. Make your own sea creature to take home.
When: 10/07/2008 10:00 AM -
Duration: 2 hours -
Level of difficulty: easy -
Meeting point: Zenith Beach car park, at the end of Shoal Bay Road -
Cost: $8 per child, adults free if accompanying children -
Booking requirements: bookings required
Junior Ranger - Where the Forest and Sea collide!
Join a Discovery Ranger to explore the forest of Tomaree National Park where it meets the hot sands of Box Beach and cool blue waters of the Marine Park. Fossick for natural treasures along the tide line and learn about the animals that live in PSGL Marine Park.
When: 15/07/2008 10:00 AM -
Duration: 2 hours -
Level of difficulty: easy -
Meeting point: Gardner's Place, Box Beach car park, Box Beach -
Cost: $8 per child, adults free if accompanying children -
Booking requirements: bookings required
Tomaree Headland Adventure!
Tomaree National Park
Have you ever wondered about the significance of the Tomaree National Park in Australia's wartime history? Experience the excitement and history of the World War Two gun emplacements on Tomaree Headland. Enjoy the beautiful views from the top of the headland. Please bring water, snack and wear fully enclosed footwear.
When: 09/07/2008 10:00 AM -
Duration: 2 hours -
Level of difficulty: medium -
Meeting point: Zenith Beach car park, end of Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay -
Cost: $6.00 children, $8.00 adults, $22.00 family
Booking requirements: bookings required
Winter Whale Tales -
Tomaree National Park
Take a stroll to the top of Tomaree Head, find out all about whales and where their journey takes them. Lots of fun stories and games to help children learn about and look for whales on their annual migration. Lots of fun will be had by all. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, water, snack and wear fully enclosed footwear.
When: 16/07/2008 10:00 AM -
Duration: 2 hours -
Level of difficulty: easy -
Meeting point: Zenith Beach car park, end of Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay -
Cost: $8.00 children, adults FREE if accompanying child -
Booking requirements: bookings required
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Inaugural Nelson Bay Golf Club Members Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale |
Date: 10 July 2008
Venue: Nelson Bay Golf Club
Contact Details: Contact Nelson Bay Golf Club 49811132
The Hon Bob Baldwin will officially open the art show on Thursday 10th July 2008 at Nelson Bay Golf Club, Auditorium Dowling Street Nelson Bay commencing 6pm till 7.30pm. Happy Hour prices for drinks will apply - complimentary cheese and biscuits will be provided in conjunction with a wine tasting.
Fund raising Golf Day for Tomaree Community Hospital being held on Thursday 17 July
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Football Legends Dinner |
Date: 12th July 2008
Venue: Sunsets at the Bay
Contact Details: 4984 1017 Click Here to book this event online.
Join Tommy Raudonikis & Arthur Beetson for the Footy Legends Extravaganza.
Great 2-Course set menu, unlimited tap beer & house wines. Bid for Memorabilia Auction Items
When: Friday 11 July Luncheon - 12pm/
Satuarday 12 July Dinner - 7pm
Where: Sunsets at the Bay (inside Oaks Pacific Blue Resort)
Cost: $110 per person
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Tilligerry Habitat Open Day |
Date: 12 July 2008
Venue: Tilligerry Habitat Tanilba Bay
Contact Details: Tilligerry Habitat - PH: 4984 5977
Open Day including Lions BBQ, Bush Tea & Damper, Drinks, Tea & Coffee, Pikelet Making, Devonshire Teas & Cake Stall
Pottery Demos - Plant Sales - Face Painting - Luck Dip - Tours of Koalas & Birds and much more.........
Tim: 10.00am - 4pm
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"Moulin Rouge" Dinner Dance Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service |
Date: 16 July 2008 2008
Contact Details: Soldiers Point Bowling Club - PH: 4982 0801
The Nelson Bay Volunteer Support Group for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service invites out to the 2008 Dinner Dance "Moulin Rouge'
Dance the night away and be entertained by the ever-popular band "Cruisers"
Champagne & canapes on arrival, delicious 3 course dinner with wine, beer & soft drink
Time: 7pm - 1am -
Cost: $90.00 per person -
Dress: Jacket & Tie/Glitz & Glamour -
RSVP: 16 July 2008
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Winter School Holidays end |
Date: 20 July 2008
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Camellia Show |
Date: 26 - 27 July 2008
Venue: Port Stephens Community Arts Centre
Contact Details: Margaret Freeman 02 4982 2434 or Shelia Francis 02 4984 6067
Camellia Displays
Cake Stall, Craft Stall, Plants
Morning & afternoon Teas
Light Luncheon, Hot soup,Sausage Sizzle
RAFFLESThere will also be information sessions with Mr. John Mathews, the judge and an opportunity to ask questions regarding the care of camellias. If you would like to help on either day, please contact Margaret Freeman or Shelia Francis Donations of goods to the Cake stall, Plant stall and the Craft stall would be appreciated.
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Events September 2008
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Jazz Wine & Food Festival |
Date: 5 - 7 September 2008
Venue: Shoal Bay Resort & Spa
Contact Details: Shoal Bay Resort & Spa - 1800 181810
Jazz Wine & Food Festival
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Spring School Holidays commenced |
Date: 27 September 2008
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Port Stephens Whale Festival |
Date: 29 September - 10 October 2008
Contact Details: Deborah Stretton - PH: 49841333 or 0419498101
www.whalefest.com.au
Port Stephens is now hosting the “Festival of the Whales” during the spring school holidays from 28th September – 10th October 2008. Celebrating the return of the whales, the aim of this festival is to not only create awareness of the significance of the migrating Humpback whales to Port Stephens but to also allow the public to see these beautiful mammals in their natural habit before they head south to the Antarctic to fight for their lives.
While the season begins in May with the Northern migration, from September to mid November nearly 7,000 Humpback whales will return past Port Stephens on their southern migration. The adult whales have been mating and calving in the warm waters off the Barrier Reef during our winter and are now on there way to the southern feeding grounds. The Humpbacks eat very little along their 10,000 kilometre round trip and rely on gorging themselves on tonnes of tiny shrimp called krill that abound in the Antarctic waters during the Australian summer months.
This year we are expecting more than 500 nursing females will pass by the port with their newborn calves and at one and a half tonnes in weight and three and a half metres in length, these are pretty big babies. With mum feeding at nearly 400 litres of fatty milk each day the calf is gaining weight almost as quickly as mum is losing weight!
We see most of these mother calf pairs travelling very close to the land on their journey south. Junior is getting a crash course on navigation from mum along the way and the bays and islands offshore of Port Stephens offer good protection from the big predators like the Killer Whales. This is a really fantastic time to see some amazing whale activity as the Humpback mums encourage their youngsters to jump around a lot and develop their muscles.
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Events October 2008
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National Park Discovery Activities |
Date: 1 October 2008
Contact Details: National Parks & Wildlife - Ph: 4984 8200
Introduction to Snorkelling at Fly Point Sanctuary
Discover some of the rich marine life of the Port Stephens -Great Lakes Marine Park from Fly Point. Learn how and when to snorkel with an introduction from the professional 'Pro Dive' instructors. Meet some of the marine creatures up close and personal! All equipment supplied, including wetsuits! Not suitable for children under 10 years.
When: 01/10/2008 9.00AM -
Duration: 3 hours -
Level of difficulty: easy -
Meeting point: Fly Point car park, Victoria Parade, Little Nelson Bay -
Cost: $15 per person
Booking requirements: bookings required
Junior Ranger- Creatures of the deep!
Ever wondered what lives beneath the sea? Join a Discovery Ranger to learn all about the animals that spend their life underwater and why there is a Marine Park to protect them. Make your own sea creature to take home.
When: 02/10/2008 10:00 AM -
Duration: 2 hours -
Level of difficulty: easy -
Meeting point: Zenith Beach car park, at the end of Shoal Bay Road -
Cost: $8 per child, adults free if accompanying children -
Booking requirements: bookings required
Junior Ranger - Where the Forest and Sea collide!
Join a Discovery Ranger to explore the forest of Tomaree National Park where it meets the hot sands of Box Beach and cool blue waters of the Marine Park. Fossick for natural treasures along the tide line and learn about the animals that live in PSGL Marine Park.
When: 09/10/2008 10:00 AM -
Duration: 2 hours -
Level of difficulty: easy -
Meeting point: Gardner's Place, Box Beach car park, Box Beach -
Cost: $8 per child, adults free if accompanying children -
Booking requirements: bookings required
Tomaree Headland Adventure!
Tomaree National Park
Have you ever wondered about the significance of the Tomaree National Park in Australia's wartime history? Experience the excitement and history of the World War Two gun emplacements on Tomaree Headland. Enjoy the beautiful views from the top of the headland. Please bring water, snack and wear fully enclosed footwear.
When: 9/10/2008 10:00 AM -
Duration: 2 hours -
Level of difficulty: medium -
Meeting point: Zenith Beach car park, end of Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay -
Cost: $6.00 children, $8.00 adults, $22.00 family
Booking requirements: bookings required
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Spring School Holidays end |
Date: 12 October 2008
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Karuah Aquatic Festival |
Date: October 2008
Venue: Karuah
Contact Details: For more information please call Karuah Motor Inn on
(02) 4997 5336.
Karuah Aquatic Festival - Annually in October (date tba). A display of Boats at speed, music & food. Come and enjoy the fantastic two day festival at Kaurah.
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Events November 2008
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Kuikardu |
Date: 1 November 2008
Contact Details: JENNY FAYTH PH: 02) 4987 3301
Email: jenevin@hotmail.com
Kuikardu is a bi-annual State Event for The Girls Brigade of NSW. Girls Brigaders and their families come from all over NSW to join together for a weekend of fun and friendship. In the past we have visited Taronga Zoo, Port Macquarie and Dubbo Zoo. We expect at least 600 girls and their families to come to Port Stephens for this great event.
During our time in Port Stephens we will be visiting Oakvale Farm and Fauna World, taking camel and pony rides. Everyone will also enjoy a Dolphin watch Cruise with Moonshadow cruises and a scenic walk up to Tomaree Headland.
We will all come together for dinner in Fly Point Park on the Saturday night and then on Sunday Morning join for a Celebration Praise service before heading home.
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Tastes of the Bay Food, wine and Jazz Festival |
Date: 8 & 9 November 2008
Venue: Nelson Bay Foreshore
Contact Details: 4984 4751
Email: nbtm@nelsonbay.com
The 8th Port Stephens Tastes at the Bay premier Food, Wine and Jazz Festival will run on Saturday 8 of November from 10 am to 9.30 pm and on Sunday, 9 of November, from 10 am to 5 pm.. Events and sites will be spread across the d'Albora Marinas at Nelson Bay, Apex Park, Nelson Bay CBD and Nelson Bay Foreshore.
Hospitality marquees on the Nelson Bay Foreshore and nearby areas, will be hosted at target groups of approximately 20 (Clubs, business or just families and friends who enjoy fine food, wine and jazz music). Hospitality will be provided at each marquee through the provision of fine food and wine from the participating restaurants and wineries as well as boutique beer, fine coffee and Hunter Valley cheeses.
The Festival which is the major culinary event for Port Stephens will also feature many other popular activities such as Jazz Cruises, Fireworks, Jazz Music, Cooking Demonstrations, Vintage and Classic cars, fresh food and produce and of course fine food and wines from the finest Port Stephens' restaurants and local and Hunter Valley wineries
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Tilligerry Arts Festival |
Date: 15th - 18th November 2008
Venue: Various
Contact Details: Mike Colecliffe - PH: 0419999785 - www.ltpmarina.com
Tilligerry Festival will be held 15 - 16th November 2008
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Events December 2008
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Bruce Mathiske’s Sizzling Strings |
Date: 1st December 2008
Venue: Port Stephens Winery
Contact Details: Port Stephens Winery 02 4982 6411
For more details click here www.portstephenswinery.com
3pm to 7pm
Mathiske LIVE with his “the root of rhythm” band
Featuring the guitar wizardry of Internationally Acclaimed Guitarist BRUCE MATHISKE with his unique style of playing bass, rhythm and melody simultaneously that has led to world wide acclaim and standing ovations. Mathiske has been described by The Sydney Morning Herald as “ The authentic guitar virtuoso !”. The afternoon will also have guests including Jazz Guitar Legend GEORGE GOLLA, Ukulele Dynamo GREY YOUNG, red hot rockabilly swing rhythms of The PAT CAPOCCI BAND, The Django Reinhardt and Chet Atkins inspired JOHNSTONE BROTHERS and guest ovals with TREVOR BONNEY. Expect stringed excellence covering many styles of music from Spanish, African, Latin to country pickin' to world, Jazz, rockabilly, swing & groove. Great packages for groups including transport and accommodation.
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RIP CURL GIRLS GO SURFING DAY |
Date: December 2008
Venue: One Mile Beach
Contact Details: Anna Bay Surf School Phone 4981 9919
For more details, click here:
http://www.ripcurl.com/content/templates/ggsdAU.aspx?articleid=797&zoneid=65
To order photos from this event, click here: http://www.ozsurfshots.com
The 2006 Rip Curl Girls Go Surfing Days are coming up on the 9th & 10th December and if you are a girl you are invited to participate in Australia’s largest girls learn-to-surf event.
This year is the 16th year of the event and Surfing Australia Affiliated Surfschools will again be hosting the event in conjunction with Rip Curl and its sponsors.
The $40 lesson price, which is the same as last year, covers a lesson on either of the two days plus you receive official event merchandise from Rip Curl.
Over 6000 girls of all ages participated in last year’s event, hopefully you can join us this year for a fun day in the sun.
A full list of participating surfschools is listed below, just contact your local or preferred surfschool and book your place now so you don’t miss out!!
To register for $40.00, contact Anna Bay Surf School Phone 4981 9919. All lessons take 90 minutesand start at 9am, 11.15am and 1.30pm. There will be heaps of Rip Curl giveaways including a Rip Curl singlet top and showbag.
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Carols by Candlelight |
Date: 21December 2008
Contact Details: Enquiries - PH: 4984 4751 Email: nbtm@nelsonbay.com
Newcastle Pernmanent Carols by Candlelight - Sunday 21 December at Flypoint(Nelson Bay) from 4.30pm to 9.30pm with Fireworks
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New Years' Eve Fireworks |
Date: 31st December 2008
Venue: d'Albora Marina
Contact Details: Deb Stretton, d'Albora marina - ph 4984 1333
Live entertainment at d'Albora Marina, with fireworks at 9pm & again at midnight (yet to be confirmed)
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Events January 2009
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AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS AT RAYMOND TERRACE |
Date: 26 January 2009
Venue: Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace
Contact Details: Civic Events 02) 49800373
An annual Event held at Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace.
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NELSON BAY AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS |
Date: 26 January 2009
Venue: Neil Carroll Rotary Park at Fly Point
Contact Details: Ken Smith for Markets 02) 49841437 general inquiries Helen Ryan 02) 49820605. Australia Day Committee PO Box 121, Nelson Bay 2315
A full day of celebration is planned by the Nelson Bay Australia Day Committee
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Events February 2009
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2009 RIVIERA NSW INTERCLUB GAMEFISHING COMPETITION |
Date: 23-24 February 2009
Venue: Weighing Station, Public Wharf Nelson Bay
Contact Details: Courtney Browne (02) 4981 0021
Port Stephens Days 1 & 2 The New South Wales Game Fishing Association organised event is now in its 46th year, the tournament has approximately 200+ vessels and 1000 anglers, add to this total the families who accompany the anglers, the members of the public that attend the weigh station over the tournament period and the atmosphere of the 'BIG TOP' and we have one of the 'GREATEST SHOWS ON EARTH'.
When a boat is flying a red flag with a shark on it they have caught a shark.
When a blue flag with a marlin on it is flying they have caught a marlin.
When a red triangle flag with a T on it is flying they have tagged a fish of some type.
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Events March 2009
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2009 RIVIERA NSW INTERCLUB GAMEFISHING COMPETITION |
Date: 28 February & 1March 2009
Venue: Weighing Station, Public Wharf Nelson Bay
Contact Details: Pat Jones (02) 49713936
The Riviera competition continues on from the previous weekends activity.
When a boat is flying a red flag with a shark on it they have caught a shark.
When a blue flag with a marlin on it is flying they have caught a marlin.
When a red triangle flag with a T on it is flying they have tagged something.
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ANNUAL JAZZ AT THE WINERY |
Date: 15th March 2009
Venue: Port Stephens Winery
Contact Details: Port Stephens Winery 02 4982 6411
For more details click here www.portstephenswinery.com
11am to 4pm. Live Jazz All Day! 2 Quality Jazz Bands - $15pp
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Karuah Oyster & Timber Festival |
Date: March 2009
Venue: Longworth Park, Karuah
Contact Details: For more information please call Jill Leith on (02) 49975455 (date to be confirmed)
Wood Chopping includes:
Hardest Hit, Relay & Australian Title Chops
Axemen at the festival will include:
Guinness World Record holder
Australian & NSW Champions
Members of the Australian Team as well as local axemen
Something for everyone includes:
Stalls & Entertainment both days
Karuah School Choir - Tea Gardens School Band
Oyster & Timber Displays - Vintage Machinery
Check out Karuah's Ladies Award Winning Tug-O-War Team
Fishing Competition for school age kids Sunday 8.30am
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Discovery Holiday Parks Family Fishing Carnival |
Date: 27 - 29 March 2009
Venue: Discovery Holiday Park (formally Koala Shores Holiday Park) Lemon Tree Passage
Contact Details: Discovery Holiday Park - Port Stephens 1800463209
Event orgainzer Steve Williamson (02)64561551
A enviroment friendly fishing competition suitable for the whole family.
Registraion and reading of the rules 7pm 27 March, Cost Adults $50, Child $25 (guests Discovery Holiday Parks only) Non guests Adults $60, Child $30, Includes cost two BBQ lunches and 1 Dinner.
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Events April 2009
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CLUB MARINE TRAILERBOAT SPORTFISHING TOURNAMENT |
Date: April 3, 4 & 5 2009
Venue: d'Albora Marina
Contact Details: Tony Poole - Ph: 0416 282 022 or (02) 9029 6554, email: info@tbft.com.au
Website:
http://www.tbft.com.au
Held each year the weekend prior to easter, the Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament has grown to be amongst the most popular family fishing tournaments in Australia while staying true to its original ideal of making anglers of all ages and skill levels welcome.
These days, you can expect to join around 1300 competitors and 500 boats to compete for over $100,000 in species and lucky draw prizes. It is the first ever fishing tournament for around 50% of competitors each year, and people travel from all over Australia for the weekend.
Looking forward to welcoming you to our next Club Marine Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament.
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Events May 2009
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Mothers Day |
Date: 10th May 2009
PORT STEPHENS WINERY Mothers Day Luncheon. 11am to 3 pm. Special Menu and LIVE entertainment. Contact: PS Winery 02 4982 6411
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Events June 2009
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Port Stephens Blue Water Country Music Festival |
Date: 3-8 June 2009
Contact Details: Nelson Bay Town Management (02) 49844751
www.bluewatercountrymusic.com.au
The Festival will be conducted at over 40 venues across Port Stephens and Country Music Cruises.
200 artists and Boot scooting, Bush Poets' Breakfasts as well as the Blue Dolphin Awards for young Talent.
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