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BIG DRUZE
WEEKEND
SYDNEY
2019
SURVIVAL GUIDE
25TH - 28TH JANUARY
www.bdw2019.com.au
#bdw2019
Big Druze Weekend Sydney
@bdwsyd2019
bdwsydney@gmail.com
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CONTENTS
Welcome........................................ 04
Code of conduct........................... 05
What to bring................................ 06
Accommodation........................... 07
Airport transfers........................... 08
Weekend itinerary........................ 10
What’s around you....................... 15
Parking........................................... 16
Free time....................................... 18
Address book................................ 23
Public transport............................ 24
Contacts........................................ 26
With thanks................................... 27
Sponsors....................................... 28
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WELCOME
The Australian Druze Youth Committee (ADYC) of Sydney
are so excited to be hosting
the 14th Annual Big Druze Weekend (BDW) in 2019!
This survival guide will tell you everything you need to know
about this year’s weekend, which begins on Friday the 25th of
January and concludes on Monday the 28th of January.
We hope to help you make the most of this weekend in
beautiful Sydney.
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CODE OF
CONDUCT
Your attendance at BDW affirms your commitment to the
following code of conduct
I will respect myself, my surroundings and my peers at all times,
remaining mindful that my behaviour represents my family,
my state and the Druze community.
I will behave within the legal and general requirements of the
country I live in, the state I am visiting/residing in and
the venues I am attending.
I will ensure that over the course of the weekend my behaviour does
not affect the safety, comfort and/or enjoyment
of myself or others.
The Australian Druze Youth Committee will have no choice
but to expel delegates in breach of the code of conduct at
any time during the course of the weekend, without
compensation.
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WHAT TO
BRING
General items
Sun protection: sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Suggested: swimmers and a beach towel
El Camino
Photo ID
Faith Forum
Your questions about the Druze faith
Bondi Bowls
A hat and sunglasses
Photo ID
Your best bowling game, the competition is on!
We recommend you carry photo ID to all events however ID will be
a requirement at the events listed above.
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ACCOM
If you’ve booked accommodation through the BDW website,
you’ll be staying at Meriton Suites Bondi Junction on
97 Grafton St, Bondi Junction.
Hotel check in is after 2:00pm on Friday 25th
Guests arriving before check-in time may store their luggage at
Meriton Suites until their room is ready.
For our hotel delegates, transport will be provided to and from
all events. You will receive text messages notifying you of pick-
up and drop-off times.
Hotel check out is before 10:00am on Monday 28th
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AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
For our international and interstate guests arriving via Sydney
Airport, transport will be provided from the airport to the
Meriton Suites in Bondi Junction.
An ADYC committee member will be waiting for you near the
luggage carousels to escort you to the buses.
Airport pick up times – Friday 25th January
Bus 1 Bus 2 Bus 3 Bus 4
9:00am 12:30pm 2:00pm 3:15pm
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At the close of the weekend, guests who are flying out of Sydney
on Monday 28th will be transported to the airport from the
Bondi Bowls event.
In the morning, you will need to check out of your
accommodation before heading to Bondi Bowls and will need
to load your luggage onto the bus to take with you to Bondi
Bowls.
It is imperative that you load your luggage onto the correct
bus in the morning. Further guidance is provided below and
appropriate direction will be provided on the day.
Airport drop-off times – Monday 28th January
Bus 1 Bus 2
3:15pm 5:15pm*
For delegates travelling For delegates travelling
between 5:30 pm - 7:00pm between 7:30 pm - 10:30pm
*Bus 2 will depart from Bondi Bowls, after the official event end
time. Please see the Bondi Bowls event page for further details.
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CHEERS TO THE
BIG DRUZE
WEEKEND
Welcome to where all the fun starts - the 14th annual Big Druze
Weekend will launch at Sydney’s King St Wharf.
Catch up with old friends, make new friends, and join us as we
cheers to the Big Druze Weekend that’s just getting started!
Time: 7:30pm - 12:30am
Location: Beer Deluxe (Upstairs), 9 Lime St, Sydney
Dress Code: Smart casual
Hotel bus departure: 7pm
#bdw2019 survival guide 10GET ON BOARD
AT TRAMSHEDS
Once an old tram depot, Tramsheds today has been
transformed into a dynamic hub for community gatherings.
So, come down and connect with Sydney’s past and continue
learning about the Druze history and culture. Traditional Arabic
breakfast will be served before we commence our dynamic
session with special guest Sheikh Wissam Bou Dargham.
Breakfast: 10:30am - 11:25am
Faith Forum: 11:30am - 2pm
Location: Harold Park Community Hall
(Tramsheds Level 1)
Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge
Dress Code: Appropriate casual
Hotel bus departure: 10am
#bdw2019 survival guide 11CHEVYS,
CHURROS
AND CHILLS
Just in queso you didn't hear, this is nacho average Saturday
night!
El Camino Cantina unapologetically Tex-Mex – think bright neon
lights, colourful sombreros, great food and great people - it is
bound to be specTACOlar.
Time: 5:30pm - 9pm*
Location: El Camino Cantina (Entry via Argyle Archway),
18 Argyle St, The Rocks
Dress Code: Smart casual
Hotel bus departure: 5pm
*After-party surprise in store for those inclined
to dance the night away…
#bdw2019 survival guide 12NIGHT AT THE
HYATT
The end of the weekend is right around the corner, so grab your
friends and put your dancing shoes on as we send off
BDW2019 with a sparkle and bang!
Time: 7:30pm - 12am
Location: Hyatt Regency Level 1 Grand Ballroom,
161 Sussex St, Sydney
Dress Code: Formal
Hotel bus departure: 7pm
#bdw2019 survival guide 13BONDI BOWLS
As the weekend’s celebrations wind down to a close, kick off
your shoes and keep the good times rolling. We're keeping it
local and relaxed, with some friendly competition on
the lawns at Bondi Bowling Club.
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Bondi Bowling Club, 1 Warners Ave, North Bondi
Dress Code: Casual
Hotel bus departure: 10:30am
We will be keeping our late-departing guests company in the park
next door to Bondi Bowls with good mates, mattee and games.
#bdw2019 survival guide 14WHAT'S
AROUND YOU
Bondi Junction Westfield is less than 100m walk from the
Meriton Suites in Bondi Junction. For all your health, beauty,
clothing or grocery needs, visit the centre during trading hours
Friday 25th 9:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday 26th 9:30am - 6:00pm
Sunday 27th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 28th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Many stores operate outside the standard centre hours. Visit
the Bondi Junction Westfield website and search by store to find
specific store trading hours.
#bdw2019 survival guide 15PARKING
Street parking in Sydney can be hard to come by.
If you wish to drive to an event it is advised that you book your
parking spot in advance.
We have suggested parking garages based on each event.
For more information please visit each car park's website:
Beer Deluxe: https://tinyurl.com/j7xkdza
Tramsheds: https://tinyurl.com/ybxm49xj
Chevys, Churros and Chills: https://tinyurl.com/y6vq9hzm
Night at the Hyatt
Option 1: https://tinyurl.com/yc8geeng
Option 2: https://tinyurl.com/h58xobz
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FREE TIME
Friday 25th January
If you’re arriving into Sydney early on Friday, we suggest hiring a
bike for a scenic ride through the lush Centennial Parklands,
before heading over to Sydney’s new entertainment precinct;
The Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park.
After something a little more adventurous? Head down to
Pro Dive Coogee to hire snorkeling gear and explore the
beautiful marine at Clovelly Beach (20min walk along the coast).
You might even see a blue groper fish or two if you’re lucky!
Finish off with a burger at Out of the Blue, the famous Eastern
Suburbs takeaway burger and fish & chip shop – we recommend
the schnitzel burger! Note, the venue is cash only.
#bdw2019 survival guide 18FREE TIME
If you’re more about the urban scene, catch a train into Sydney
City, explore Westfield Sydney and take in Sydney’s beautiful
harbour. Catch a ferry from circular quay to Barangaroo, a
sparkling new harbor foreshore precinct, where you’ll find great
food, shopping, and one of our favourite gelato stores,
RivaReno Gelato!
#bdw2019 survival guide 19FREE TIME
Saturday 26th January
Stick around at Tramsheds after the Faith Forum and discover
how this old tram depot has been transformed into a vibrant
and eclectic social hub. Sample some of the delicious food on
offer; if you have a sweet tooth we recommend you
try Gelato Messina.
You will be enticingly close to the serene Glebe foreshore walk,
starting from Jubilee Park (right behind Tramsheds). Within
fifteen minutes you’ll be at the gorgeous Blackwattle Bay, and
within thirty minutes you’ll be at the famous
Sydney Fish Market.
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Sunday 27th January
One of the best ways to see Sydney’s breathtaking coastline is
by completing the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. You can start
at any of the beautiful bays and beaches along this walk, but we
recommend starting at Bondi Icebergs (home of the often
instagrammed Bondi beach/pool photo), and finishing with a
drink at the Coogee Bay Pavilion.
For breakfast in Bondi we suggest Porch & Parlour,
Harry’s Bondi or Lox, Stock and Barrel. At the end of the walk,
reward yourself with Melonhead in Coogee (cash only).
Walking not your thing? Spend the day in the sun at one of the
beaches. Your options are unlimited – ranging from Bondi, to
Tamarama, to Coogee, or the quieter, magical Gordon’s Bay. All
are easily accessible – you only have to choose!
#bdw2019 survival guide 21MORE FREE TIME?
If you’re staying longer in Sydney, we have a few more
recommendations you may wish to explore:
Arts
Sydney Festival: An annual cultural event celebrating art, music,
dance and food. There’s so much going on, we recommend
having a look at the official website
(https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/)
Food
There’s simply too much to list! We recommend checking out
the urban list for some of Sydney’s best food and drink options
at https://www.theurbanlist.com/sydney/food-and-drink or
speak to one of the committee members for some of our
favourites.
#bdw2019 survival guide 22ADDRESS BOOK Entertainment quarter 122 Lang Rd, Moore Park Pro Dive 27 Alfreda St, Coogee Out of the Blue 2/277 Clovelly Rd, Coogee Westfield Sydney Pitt St Mall and, Market St, Sydney RivaReno gelato 4/33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo Tramsheds 1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge Sydney Fish Market Cnr Pyrmont Bridge Rd & Bank St, Sydney Bondi Icebergs 1 Notts Ave, Bondi Coogee Bay Pavillion 169 Dolphin St, Coogee NSW 2034 Porch and Parlour 17-18/110 Ramsgate Ave, North Bondi Harry’s Bondi 2/136 Wairoa Ave, Bondi Beach Lox, Stock and Barrel 140 Glenayr Ave, Bondi Beach Melonhead 256 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee #bdw2019 survival guide 23
PUBLIC
TRANSPORT
Bondi Junction train station is located only 15m away from
the Meriton Suites and will take you directly into the CBD.
Bondi Junction bus interchange is right next to the train
station with multiple routes passing through the interchange.
Visit www.transportnsw.info to learn more or use the bus
routes below to explore Sydney’s beautiful coastline.
#bdw2019 survival guide 24Plan your trip
To calculate the best way to travel from A to B using Sydney
Transport, you may:
- Download Opal Travel for free on your phones
- Visit www.transportnsw.info
- Speak to an ADYC committee member or fellow Sydney sider
Ticketing
We recommend loading travel money on an Opal card if you are
considering using public transport more than once (the card
itself is free). The Opal card is a smartcard that allows you to
travel on all forms of public transport in Sydney.
Opal cards and single bus tickets can be purchased from Bondi
Junction station and Bondi Junction bus interchange. Most
supermarkets and newsagencies will also sell opal cards.
Single and day return train tickets can be purchased from ticket
machines and kiosks at each train station.
#bdw2019 survival guide 25CONTACTS
For any inquiries during the course of the weekend please
contact one of the ADYC committee members for assistance.
Farah Masri 0403 260 967
Jennan Haidar 0432 107 847
Haneen Masri 0450 122 118
Laura Madah 0411 747 205
Lemis Halaoui 0410 101 777
Mazen Amatoury 0425 100 631
Mirvat Rabah 0403 041 018
Rania Masri 0450 095 854
Shadi Masri 0402 925 243
Tara Madah 0424 995 528
#bdw2019 survival guide 26WITH THANKS
We would like to extend our most gracious thank you to the
Australian Druze Community for their assistance and support of
The Australian Druze Youth Community.
Special thank you goes to The Australian Druze
Community Senior’s Committee, The Australian Druze
Community Women's Committee and The Australian Druze
Community Arabic School for their diligent
fundraising effort and contributions.
Your continued support in uniting the Australian Druze Youth
is most appreciated.
#bdw2019 survival guide 27SPONSORS
We'd like to thank our generous sponsors for their support:
Platinum Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
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