Australian Pagan Events

Tasmania

Pagan Alliance Pub Moots
Date: First Thursday of every month in Hobart
Contact Information:Send stamped self addressed envelope to Allannah Turner c/- Post Office Collinsvale or email TasPalliance@hotmail.com.
Description: Informal get together to discuss ideas, issues, planning for celebrations and socialising. Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

New South Wales

Full Moon Esbat
Date: 18th April, 2000 - 9pm
Who is organising it? Pagan Awareness Network
Contact Information: http://www.paganawareness.net.au/ or For more information call Garfie on 0412-427-343
Description: This circle is a general introduction with the aim of dispelling misinformation about what Pagans do on their Esbats. This circle will follow no Tradition and be informal. Check out the webpage for maps, photos of site. Seven Hills - Rotary Hill , Terminus Rd Next to Seven Hills Station.

Wemoon 2000 - Amazons & Mermaids, Storytellers & Hedgewitches

Date: Thursday evening 20th April to Monday 24th April, 2000 (Easter Long Weekend)
Who is organising it? Applegrove
Contact Information: Hawthorne, Wemoon 2000 C/- Old Bonalbo Post Office NSW 2469 Or email blayze@excite.com or website: http://www.fortunecity.com/bally/westmeath/24/wemoon.htm
Description: Join with all women and share the beauty of natural bushland surrounded by a clear stream, landscaped by the Goddess’ hand. (This is a camping only weekend, so BYO tend or plan to share). Rites of Passage into Womanhood, and Cronehood, a Motherblessing for pregnant women and Reconsecration of the Womb ritual for sexually abused women are available with prior arrangement.

Mind Body Spirit Festival
Date: 6.30 to 10pm on Saturday 29 April, 2000 at Darling Harbour.
Who is organising it?
Contact Information:
Description: Julia Phillips, author of the Witches of Oz, will be presenting a workshop and ritual at the this years Mind Body Spirit festival. The workshop will follow the structure of Witches of Oz by focusing on the practice of Wicca in the southern hemisphere: Origins of Wicca - its early days and development in the 20th century. A brief look at the origins of Wicca, how and why it arose, and what influenced its development. Tools and practices of modern Wicca. What Wiccans believe and do, including the traditional working tools used in modern covens. The principles of Wiccan magic. Wiccan magic has its basis in a combination of traditional folklore and ceremonial magic. We will look at some traditional spells, and the influence of ceremonial magic. The Wiccan Wheel of the Year An examination of the importance of the cycle of the seasons and the way in which Wiccans relate this to their personal development. A seasonal (Samhain) ritual for all participants The workshop is 6.30 to 10pm on Saturday 29 April (so handy for Samhain!) at Darling Harbour.

Pagan Samhain Gathering
Date: Friday 28 - Sunday 30 April 2000
Who is organising it? Lilitu
Contact Information:Phone: (02) 6655 0919 - Lilitu or Colin Email: babalon@bellingen.com Post: Samhein Gathering, PO Box 111, Bellingen, NSW 2454
Description: at Lorrienne Lodge, Bowraville, NSW (this is close to Nambucca Heads, Coffs Harbour and Bellingen about halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, on the mid-north coast). Arrive Friday, leave Monday if you need to.

There is a limit of 60 people staying overnight, with 26 beds, the rest in tents, so if you can bring a tent, please do so in order that people who have no tent can take a bed in the lodge or bunk in the cottage. Remember, the weather up north will be quite mild at the end of April. Day trippers are most welcome so if you live near, consider this option to help with accommodating people from far away.

Yule 2000
Date: Winter Solstice June 2000
Who is organising it? Applegrove
Contact Information: email blayze@excite.com or write to: Applegrove, P.O. Box 489, Surry Hills, NSW Australia 2010 or http://www.fortunecity.com/bally/westmeath/24/gatherings.htm
Description: Come celebrate Mid Winter with us in the bushland of South Western Sydney. Come run with the Solstice Hunt, decorate the Yule tree and delve into the elements as they relate to Yule. Dance around the Solstice Fires and Feast the night away. Rituals and Workshops all weekend. Fully catered event.

Sydney Wiccans - Pagan Picnics
Date: First Sunday of the month, Ongoing Monthly.
Who is organising it?
Contact Information: Gavin on (02) 9411 7604, Carole on (02) 9905 4332, or Jo on (02) 9418 6419 or Lucius@BigPond.com
Description: Every month, the Sydney Wiccans will hold the Pagan Picnic. A day to feast, enjoy nature, learn the old ways and be with like minded people of all ages. At the Pagan Picnic you can be a part of this interaction of knowledge. They Sydney Wiccans will provide you with free Tarot and Palmistry readings/workshops, runes, herbs, crystals, meditations, Shamanic drumming (BYO drum), games and other Esoteric activities. The Pagan Picnic is BYO and Artarmon has plenty of food outlets available. For further information, or information about other Sydney Wiccans gatherings, please call Gavin on (02) 9411 7604, Carole on (02) 9905 4332, or Jo on (02) 9418 6419. You can also e-mail the Sydney Wiccans on Lucius@BigPond.com or you can send a SASE to PO Box 1050, Artarmon for further information. Where: The Artarmon Reserve BBQ area, Time: 1.30 PM.

Sydney Pagans in the Pub
Date: ongoing
Who is organising it? PAN, Pagan Alliance, Applegrove, Sydney Wiccans
Contact Information: email Blayze: blayze@excite.com with "Pagans in the Pub" as the subject line, or call Blayze on 0412 588 521, or Adrianne on 9818 2407.
Description: Pagans in the Pub is starting again in Sydney. 156 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills ,Sydney. Pagans in the Pub should be a fortnightly gathering, but you can check by ringing Blayze or me on Tuesday the 1st February and checking for future dates.

It's been several years since we had a Pagans in the Pub in Sydney and it's been sorely missed. A group of us comprising of representatives from the Pagan Awareness Network, Pagan Alliance NSW, Applegrove and Sydney Wiccans have got together to bring this important resource back to Sydney.

We aim to have some serious discussions on a wide range of topics that cover many Pagan paths. Of course, being a licensed premises you will have to be over 18 to attend. Pagans in the Pub will be run entirely by volunteers, no-one is making any money out of this. Religious vilification will not be tolerated.

If you would like to suggest some topics, to help out, or just find out some more information, feel free to email Blayze: blayze@excite.com with "Pagans in the Pub" as the subject line, or call Blayze on 0412 588 521, or Adrianne on 9818 2407. We will have flyers and information about what's happening around Sydney with open circles, gatherings, picnics, events etc. If you have any events you want advertised, please let us know.

The Rune-Gild Heathen Winter Feast (Australia) 2000ev
Date: Sunday of the Long Weekend in June
Who is organising it? Rune-Gild
Contact Information: Kara (Feast Coordinator) Ph. 0409 449 562 email: kara@mackaos.com.au Rune-Gild Winter Feast, PO Box 103 Petersham NSW 2049
Description: The next Winter Feast will be in Sydney (near Campbelltown), and includes overnight accommodation, on the Sunday of the Long Weekend in June. There will be exciting traditional music and entertainment. And a sumptuous menu. The weekend includes some workshops, rites, and a craft market. More than 120 Pagans and Heathens have attended annually in the past. This year, seats will be limited to 80 so book early.

Magick Happens - Magick, Witches & Mystics
Date: 3 & 4th June, 2000 at the Sydney Town Hall
Who is organising it? Rowan
Contact Information: Rowan on (02) 9482 2741.
Description: Loads of stalls, workshops, lectures & entertainment will make this a weekend not to be missed by anyone interested in paganism or witchcraft. Enquiries to Rowan on 9482 2741. I'm looking for people to run workshops and to do lectures. If you have a particular subject you're into and would like to share please let me know.

ACT

South Australia

Adelaide Pagan Discussion Group
Date: first Wednesday of each month
Who is organising it?
Contact Information:
Description: The Adelaide Pagan Discussion Group is held on the first Wednesday of each month at The Proscenium, Blyth St, Adelaide at 8pm. There is usually a guest speaker, and plenty of opportunity for discussion about the evening’s chosen topic. The Pagan Discussion Group is free of charge, and is a great way to meet like minded people.

Australian Wiccan Conference 2000
Date: Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th September, 2000
Who is organising it?
Contact Information:
Description: The historic site of Gladstone Gaol (used as a popular conference centre for the last two decades) will be the venue for this event. It is 260 km North of Adelaide and will provide a private setting for those Pagans and Wiccans who wish to feast, ritualise, and workshop the weekend away. Accommodation and all meals will be provided. More details about this conference will be advertised as soon as they become available. More details closer to the event

Victoria

Pagans in the Pub
Date:
Who is organising it? Kelly on witchkel@hotmail.com
Contact Information:
Description: Meetings are held at PJ O’Briens Pub at Southgate in the city. For information about meetings taking place in Melbourne, please contact Kelly on 0416 180 236 or email Kelly on witchkel@hotmail.com

Geelong Pagans in the Pub
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Who is organising it?
Contact Information:
Description: The co-ordinator is Carolyn Morton, telephone (03) 5256 1835. Their activities are informal and happen on demand, rather than at a set time.

Queensland

Toowoomba Pagans in the Pub
Date: 3rd Sunday of every month
Who is organising it?
Contact Information: Alex can be contacted on 041 636 9029.
Description: Toowoomba Pagans meet in the 3rd Sunday of every month at the gazebo (Margaret side) of Queens Park near the children’s play area at 12 noon. Bring a plate and a smile. Alex can be contacted on 041 636 9029.

Brisbane Pagans in the Park
Date: 3rd Sunday of every month
Who is organising it?
Contact Information: Email Darren at GaelTradOz@excite.com
Description: 3rd Sunday of every month, Pagans in the Park will meet to gather in a non-political environment for the purpose of socialising. Come and meet old friends and make new ones.

Western Australia

Emma Restall Orr
Date: 3-5th March, 2000
Who is organising it?
Contact Information:
Description: Emma Restall Orr (bobcat) from the British Druid Oder and author of several books will be visiting Perth from 3-5th March. See http://www.nemeton.demon.co.uk/ or contact raven@networx.net.au for more details.