What's On
Saturday 4th October 2008
What’s On Competition‘Poem of KungFu 9 Scrolls’ is a Beijing act that mixes Chinese dancing with Kung Fu and they’re ‘kicking off’ at the Lyric Theatre this month. You and your family can go ‘kung fu fighting’ on us because Sydney Weekender have 4 family passes to ‘Poem of Kung Fu 9 Scrolls’ to giveaway with dinner at the Garden Buffet thrown in for the October 22nd performance. To be in the running hit us with your best shot and call 1902 55 77 09. M.NET 55 cents max call cost. Mobile phones extra. Lines open when Sydney Weekender airs on 04/10/08.Lines close 9/10/08 at midnight NSW permit number: LTPM/07/020584, ACT permit number: TP 07/05445 Terms and conditions are available by contacting The Seven Network |
* Winners’ details will be published in the Australian newspaper on Monday 20th October 2008.
School Holidays are in full swing so here are some Mates’ Rates thanks to the Tourism Industry Council of NSW to keep your little tackers happy.
Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia
You’ll be swamped with activities at the Hunter Wetlands Centre where you and your mob can get in for half price. That’s right – all you’ve got to do is tell them Sydney Weekender sent you and it’ll cost you just $7.50 for a family of four. Bring the kids to snap up this deal! *
Get the kids out of the city and back to nature at the Hunter Wetlands Centre. Not only will they learn about the diversity of our wetlands, but they will be educated on conservation while joining in the fun activities at the centre. Things you can do include canoeing, having brekky with the birds, or going on a spotlight prowl to seek out the nocturnal animals in the area. As well as being great fun for the kids, grown-ups will enjoy it too so get up the Hunter Valley to check it out. The Hunter Wetlands Centre is open 7 days and it costs $6 for adults, $3 for kids and $15 for a family of 4. For more information call them on (02) 4951 6466 or visit www.wetlands.org.au
Sydney Weekender Deal: 50% off Wetlands Family Pass
* Valid until 31/10/08
Australian Reptile Park
Slither into the Australian Reptile Park and mention Sydney Weekender to get 25% off your tickets. It’s a full-scale park that’s ‘croc-a-block’ with creepy crawlies so check it out now because this offer only sticks around for the school holidays. *
The Australian Reptile Park is bursting with amazing animals, interesting information and live shows everyday. It’s home to cuddly Aussie animals like koalas, wombats and kangaroos, and the scaly and creepy creatures like the alligators, pythons and tarantulas want to say g’day too. This is a great spot to get to know Australia’s wildlife and with all the information you get in the live shows it makes learning a blast. The Australian Reptile Park is open 7 days and it costs $22.50 for adults, $11.50 for kids and $60 for a family of 4. For more information call them on (02) 4340 1022 or visit www.reptilepark.com.au
Sydney Weekender Deal: 25% off all tickets
* Valid until 12/10/08
Jetbuzz
Jump on board with Jetbuzz in Lake Macquarie. Tell them Sydney Weekender sent you when you book over the phone to strap yourself in for a jet boat ride at 20% off! What are you waiting for – give them a call on (02) 4972 1777 to feel the buzz! *
See Lake Macquarie like you’ve never seen it before by buckling up with a Jetbuzz Jet Boat ride. When you climb aboard the jet boat nicknamed ‘Cheeky Bee’ you’ll soon see that this isn’t any old day on the water. The jet boat seats 13 people and once you take off heart-stopping manoeuvres like high speed slides and turns, 360° spins, power brake stops and fishtails just keep on coming. With Jetbuzz you can get up to 70kph – now that is a buzz! Bookings are essential and it costs $55 for adults, $35 for kids and $145 for a family of 4. For more information call them on (02) 4972 1777 or visit www.jetbuzz.com.au
Sydney Weekender Deal: 20% off all rides booked over the phone
* Valid until 30/11/08
Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
Mum & Dad can go to the ‘Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk’ for half price. Buy a ticket and tell them Sydney Weekender sent you and you’ll get another adult ticket worth almost $20 for nix! This offer is only available to the first 100 visitors so turn up early and bring the kids!*
Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk is the elevated walkway 45 metres above the forest floor that will take your breath away. The attraction opened in March 2008 and because it’s perched in Knights Hill on the South Coast you’ll get a bird’s eye view of the whole region from the lookout tower. The beauty of the elevated walkway is that you can experience the forest without harming the ecosystem so it’s an eco-friendly way to experience nature. The Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk is open everyday from 9am – 5pm. Prices are $19 for adults, $9 for kids and $49 for a family of four. For more information call 1300 362 881 or visit www.illawarrafly.com.au
Sydney Weekender Deal: Buy one adult ticket and get another adult ticket free
*Valid until 12/10/08
Captain Cook Cruises
Hook up with our mates at Captain Cook Cruises. Set sail for their website and choose a coffee, lunch or dinner cruise to get adults tickets for up to half price! Walk the plank and log onto www.captaincook.com.au/offers because the discounts will send you overboard!*
Sydney’s greatest asset is the harbour and there’s no better way to explore it than on a Captain Cook Cruise. You can jump aboard a coffee, lunch or dinner cruise and if that’s not enough to keep you afloat you can kick on with an overnight package. With over 30 years experience Captain Cook Cruises will have you covered so now is the perfect time to hit the water and see Sydney like you never have before. Captain Cook Cruises run daily and prices start from $25 for adults and $12 for kids. For more information call 9206 1111 or visit www.captaincook.com.au
Sydney Weekender Deal: Book your Sydney Harbour Cruise online & save up to 50%
*Valid until 12/10/08
Cobbitty Village Markets
Experience a true country market day with 100 stalls selling an exciting range of craft, gourmet foods, and local produce. Sit, relax, and enjoy a delicious BBQ breakfast or lunch, devonshire teas, and a variety of gourmet delicacies.
On the 1st Saturday of each month (excluding January & February)
Next Market dates 4th October, 1st November & 6th December
Telephone: 0438 512 728 Open 8am – 1pm
FIESTA 2008
It takes two to tango so bring your mates to the Darling Harbour Fiesta this long weekend. There’s Latino dancers, music and tucker – so get ready to rumba from 1. AH-REEEBA!
Darling Harbour
Sunday 5th & Monday 6th from 1pm
FREE
Art & About
‘Art & About’ is Sydney’s biggest public art festival and it’s on show now. Galleries and street events are open for everyone, so get creative and check it out!
Until October 26th
FREE
Manly Jazz Festival
Chase away the blues and get out of that funk – the ‘Manly Jazz Festival’ is on tomorrow and Monday. It swings in at 10am so rock up for nix to get your groove on.
Sunday 5th & Monday 6th from 10 am
FREE
www.manly.nsw.gov.au/manlyjazz
Evolve Arts Festival
Red Devil Park, Byron Bay
4th October, 12pm-12am (Gates open at 11am)
Adults $90, Children 13-17 $35, Child U12 Free, Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $177
Tulip Time
Corbett Gardens, Bowral
25th September- 8th October, 9am-4pm daily
Adults $5, Children $5, U12 Free
2008 Model Railway Exhibition
Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre, cnr King Georges & Forest Rds, Hurstville
4th & 5th October, 9am-5pm, 6th October 9am-4pm
Adults $12, Children $6, Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $30, Multiday Pass $24 (for all days)
We Built This City
We Built This City gives kids the chance to help build and design a new city out of cardboard boxes.
Sydney Opera House Forecourt
4th – 7th October, 10am-12.30pm & 2pm-4.30pm
Free
The Footbeat Festival
Various locations around Katoomba
3rd October – 26th October
Most events free
Wild Oats Housewares Warehouse Sale
Unit 3B, 64 Talavera Rd, North Ryde.
This homewares and storage goods importer is clearing out samples and end of stock lines. Bargains well below cost for next two weekends. Dinnerware, chopping boards, bakeware, faux leather storage and more. Sat Oct 4 & Sun Oct 5, then Sat Oct 11 & Sun Oct 12, 10-4.
More sales at: www.thesaleblog.com