The Women's Outdoor & Adventure Expo 2017
Where: Howie Pavillion, Shoalhaven Street, Sydney Showgrounds (Directions) (Map)
General Admission: $30 ($35 on door)
Group Ticket (4 Adults): $100 ($110 on door)
Family ticket (2 adults & 2 kids up to 16) $55 ($60 on door)
Parking: Park in Carpark P6 to be nearest to the venue (see here)
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
The worlds best adventure retailers specifically catering for women
Inspiring talks from inspirational women
Free interactive skill workshops
Hands-on activities
Adventure travel suppliers
Networking oppertunities
Bring your whole family
ALL CHILDREN UNDER 14 GET FREE ADMISSION
5% of all ticket sales will be donated to One Girl Charity.
EXHIBIT YOUR BUSINESS AT THE 2017 EXPO - CLICK HERE
The Women’s Adventure Expo is a unique opportunity, bringing together retailers and adventurers with a focus on women’s needs. Over 900 people attended the inaugural expo in 2016, and this year we are gearing up for an even bigger event with an even wider range of activities.
In short, expect much more than a simple expo: this event is the ultimate hub for you to discover new trends, find inspiration, meet likeminded adventurers, sign up for training courses, plan ahead and get fully kitted out before embarking on your next adventure!
STAGE SCHEDULE
OUR ADVENTUROUS MC IS FUCHSIA SIMS FROM ADVENTURE JUNKY
9:45am - Acknowledgement of Country with Kamla and Amber & She Went Wild Welcome
10:00am - Heather Ellis, author of one of Amazon's top selling books this year Ubuntu: One Woman's Motorcycle Odyssey Across Africa. Heather's epic journey over 15 months and 19 countries riding 42,000 kilometres on a Yamaha TT600 off-road motorcycle from south to north Africa during 1993 to 1994.
10:45am - Adventuring & Mental Health: Amy Molloy editor of THE COLLECTIVE in conversation with Megan Rowlatt from Intrepid Landcare and Jimmy Stanton Cook from Beards On to discuss the outdoor rituals they practise to deal with life’s challenges – and how to discover your own wild healing strategies.
11:30am - Terra Roam discusses her voyage of walking solo & unaccompanied 16,000k across Australia across the last 4 years. Terra is passionate about sharing her more challenging and life changing insights. The Happy Walk: My solo walk around Australia
12:15pm - Lisa Blair became the first woman to sail solo and unassisted around Antarctica when she reached Albany, in WA, following a gruelling 184-day voyage talks Sailing the World
1:00pm - Sarah Davis talks about her current planning of her expedition to paddle the length of the world’s longest river, the Nile. It’s also one of the most treacherous rivers, flowing along some 6,850km, taking in some of the world’s most extraordinary terrain Paddle the Nile.
1:45pm - Angie Scarth-Johnson, is a self-taught climber starting at age 7. Her accomplishments have been well beyond her years. At 13 years old, she is currently considered one of the best Australian climbers and the best sports outdoor climber for under 16 in the World . Angie's Adventures
2:30pm - Chloe Phillips-Harris on her Adventures by Horseback around the world. She has raced horses 1000km across Mongolia, visited some of the worlds most remote tribes and recently walked across the Simpson Desert with camels.
3:15pm - Lauren Jones from The Jonesys who just completed a 1600k walk through the outback with her husband and 1-year-old daughter Morgan
CAMPFIRE WORKSHOP TIMETABLE
10:00am: Aboriginal Campfire Story - Kamla Webb & Amber Mercy from Wajaana Yaam Gumbaynggirr Adventure Tours
11:00am: Adventuring with Kids - Penny Sadubin from Outdoor Connections Australia
12:00pm: Sleepbags 101 - Tim McCartney-Snape from Sea to Summit
1:00pm: Getting fit for your next adventure & avoiding injury - Ruth from TrekFit Australia and Phebe Corey from Articfit
2:00pm: Setting up camp & being confident camping alone - Ruth Hodgson from Blue Mountain Guides
3:00pm: Women Rewild - Claire Dunn from Nature's Apprentice
** No bookings required for workshops, based on a first come first served basis
CLASSROOM WORKSHOP TIMETABLE
10:30 AM- Packing 101 - Ruth Hodgson from Blue Mountain Guides
11:30 AM- Basic Bush First Aid - Survive First Aid
12:30 PM- Getting jobs in the field - Kelly O'Connell from the Soil Conservation Service
1:30 PM- How to identify flora and forage - Diego Bonetto from Wild Stories
2:30 PM- Responsible adventuring & reducing plastic - Heather Porter from Hike it Out
3:30 PM- Camp meal prep: dehydrating meals - Sonya Muhlsimmer from Xtreme Gourmet
** No bookings required for workshops, based on a first come first served basis
You asked for it and we listened. In this years expo She Went Wild and 50 DAYS bring you two unique opportunities to maximise your adventure potential. Pick the brains of some of our finest female adventurers and meet new adventure buddies to play with.