2016 MEDIA GUIDE INTRODUCTION

17 - 30 MARCH 2016 2016 SYDNEY ROYAL THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NSW WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS 2016 PARTNERS EASTER SHOW

Grand Champion This annual event is run by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS), a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and rewards agricultural excellence.

First held in 1823, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia’s largest annual ticketed event, attracting over 850,000 attendees on average. Revenue generated by it allows the RAS to invest in agricultural programs, competitions, education, youth and rural NSW. In all, the RAS invests Strategic Partners almost $7 million annually in these activities which are designed to promote agricultural excellence and keep our rural communities strong.

The Show is a celebration of Australian culture, from our rural traditions to our modern day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for everyone. Champion Every Easter, the country and city join together at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, for fourteen days of agricultural competitions, animal experiences, live entertainment, carnival fun, shopping and much more.

Your Media Guide is filled with essential information and story ideas to help you plan your coverage of the Show. There are so many surprising stories, Blue Ribbon colourful characters and exciting experiences that make the Sydney Royal

THE AUSTRALIAN Easter Show the iconic event that it is.

We hope you enjoy telling these stories.

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SHOW DATES 17 March – 30 March 2016

OPENING TIMES Show opens 9.00am. Pavilions open 9.30am

CLOSING TIMES Evening entertainment concludes 9.00pm. Showbag Pavilion closes 9.30pm. Coca-Cola Carnival stays open until late.

Excitement is in the air at Sydney the accumulation of performance points Showground for what is shaping up to be from regional shows. There is pride the an amazing Sydney Royal Easter Show. whole state can revel in when the best of Once again the country will come to the the best compete in the city. It’s for that city in a celebration of our world-class reason the RAS works closely with country agriculture industry. Of all the events shows to share knowledge about event the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW management, competition administration (RAS) holds through the year, this is and bio-security messaging. the pinnacle of what they strive toward as laid out in their mission, which is, Engaging young people in the industry ‘to promote, foster and encourage the is a challenge the RAS embraces. In sustainable development of agriculture consultation with government, key of the state’. industry stakeholders, and educators they work to ensure programs developed The Sydney Royal Competitions held are relevant to today’s youth, igniting a during the Sydney Royal Easter Show passion for agriculture. attract over 30,000 Australia-wide entries each year. Exhibitors enter their product, While the Sydney Royal Easter Show animal or skill in an attempt to win the is its cardinal event, the RAS has prestige of a Sydney Royal award. The established a diverse portfolio, including 1 Sydney Royal Wine, Dairy, Fine Food, world-class Sydney Showground which MEDIASECTION CENTRE TITLE Chocolate and Beer & Cider Shows are generates a total economic impact of held throughout the year rewarding $615 million towards the NSW economy. excellence in Australian produce. Another aspect of the RAS portfolio is Country agricultural shows have an the Australasian Animal Registry - the important role to play when it comes most comprehensive not-for-profit to produce, art and craft. Some Sydney animal registration and recovery service Royal competitions are only possible with in Australasia.

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The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW the Show, contact the Media Centre so including agricultural and entertainment operates a hub for all accredited media your request can be expedited. MEDIA ACCESS TO VENUES timetables making it a useful resource personnel reporting on the Show. The All requests for access to Spotless tool for media. The Media Centre section Media Centre is located at: Stadium must be directed through (found under the ABOUT tab) includes MEDIA CENTRE TEAM the Media Centre. All media on the daily news releases and accreditation Level 4, Sydney Royal Stand Tel: 02 9704 1042 stadium grounds must wear a white information. The official Sydney Royal Spotless Stadium Email: [email protected] coat (provided by the Media Centre) and website www.sydneyroyal.com.au lists all Tel: 02 9704 1042 Website: www.eastershow.com.au broad-brimmed hat (provided by the competition results. Fax: 02 9704 1039 individual). Under no circumstances are Opening Hours: 8am - 7pm James Riordan, RAS media allowed to enter Spotless Stadium Manager, Public Relations during a Grand Parade or the evening MEDIA RELEASES The Media Centre provides accredited M: 0419 483 407 entertainment program. The daily media release will be media with access to: E: [email protected] distributed to media and posted on the • Phone All requests for access to the Schmidt Show website early each morning. The • Fax Daisy Litchfield, Arena, Channel 9 Woodchop Stadium release includes daily highlights and any • Internet access via wired CAT5 (RJ45) Cox Inall Communications and The Amphitheatre must be directed photo opportunities. connection M: 0427 303 298 to the Media Centre. • Light refreshments E: [email protected] • A limited number of lockers are HIGH-RES IMAGES available Suzanne Lewis, ACCESS FOR TV CREWS The Media Centre maintains a library of Cox Inall Communications TV crews requiring onsite vehicle access Show images. A selection of images will Please note, leaving equipment and M: 0404 116 905 for live-crosses and filming must advise be available for media to download via a belongings in the Media Centre is at E: [email protected] the Media Centre, at least 2 hours in link provided by the Easter Show Team. your own risk. The RAS accepts no advance where possible, every time Contact the Media Centre for access. responsibility for any items. they wish to enter Sydney Showground. Show photos are provided for publication MEDIA ACCESS TO THE SHOW TV crews arriving at the Showground purposes free of charge, providing Make this your first port of call for: Pre-approved accredited media personnel unannounced will not be admitted by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW • Show news and results must go to the Exhibitor Services Centre Security. Crew cars and link trucks ONLY (RAS) is credited. Commercial use of • Daily Show highlights (ESC) on their first visit to the Show to will be provided with on-site parking. our photos is not permitted unless prior • Story ideas collect their Show media accreditation. arrangement and a fee structure have • Access to talent The ESC is on Murray Rose Avenue, been negotiated. • Interview requests with authorised opposite Sydney Olympic Park Station MEDIA PARKING Show spokespeople in the RAS Administration Building. On A limited number of media parking • Access to restricted areas including arrival at the ESC, media personnel must spaces are available daily in P1. Contact WH&S Spotless Stadium present official media identification the Media Centre for more information or All media representatives attending • Maps or a business card in order to receive to have your parking validated. Parking is Sydney Showground must adhere to the Show media accreditation. Show media available on a first-in basis. RAS Workplace Health and Safety policy accreditation must be visible at all times and laws relating to WH&S. MEDIA ACCREDITATION while on site at Sydney Showground. All media representatives reporting on SHOW WEBSITES the Show must be accredited by the The official Show website www. Media Centre prior to the event. If you eastershow.com.au has all the latest, have not acquired accreditation prior to up-to-date information about the Show

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SHOW SPOKESPERSONS AROUND SYDNEY SHOWGROUND Comment from any of the following Please be considerate of competition RAS spokespersons should be arranged judging and pay careful attention to through the Media Centre: animals and exhibitors when filming, photographing or conducting interviews. Robert Ryan OAM President TRANSPORT Michael Kenny The Show is held at Sydney Showground, Chief Executive situated within Sydney Olympic Park, and is conveniently serviced by trains Murray Wilton and buses. All ShowLink tickets include General Manager, Agriculture same-day return public transport and with plenty of extra services running, it’s Matt Evans the best way to get you to the Show and Chief Marketing Officer home again.

Shane McGrath Senior Manager, Operations & Product IMPORTANT INFORMATION Development ShowLink tickets won’t be available to be purchased at Sydney Trains and NSW Sarah Sanderson Trainlink stations or on Sydney Olympic Coodinator, Agricultural Youth Initiatives Park Major Event Buses. For everything you need to know about getting to and from the Show, visit EMERGENCIES www.transportnsw.info or call 131 500. St John’s First Aid stations are located at: • Corner of Olympic Boulevard and Shuttle buses will run between the Channel 9 Grand Parade northern bus terminal (plaza show entry) • Woolworths Fresh Food Dome foyer and the P5 car park and between the • Opposite Domestic Animals Pavilion Dawn Fraser bus terminal and the P3 and • Behind the Showbag Pavilion P4 car park. All Showgoers travel for free, • Medical Centre on New England service operates from 9am - 11pm. Avenue 2 Taxis are available on Herb Elliot Ave WHAT’S ON (near Australia Ave) until 5pm and then POLICE AND LOST PROPERTY on Murray Rose Ave (near carnival entry) Lost property should be handed into the from 5pm – 11pm. Police Station located on New England Avenue opposite Schmidt Arena (under the Spotless Stadium concourse).

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Throughout this guide RIDE FANATICS TAKE NOTE The Sydney Royal Easter Show offers all synchronised to a live, high-energy you’ll spot this icon a The Carnival Coupons eVoucher is here a world of wonder and surprises. For didgeridoo performance by eMDee. lot. Once through the with 100s of rides and games on offer at something completely different, check Where Spotless Stadium gate, there are heaps the Show there’s hours of fun for everyone. these out. of experiences that are Nowhere else can you get savings of up to RED-HOT RODEO absolutely FREE. For those who want to 20% on 110 and 135 Carnival Coupons. THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER The country’s best Bull Riders, Steer shop, have a look at these great offers. The man is back! This dramatic new Wrestlers, Bareback Riders and Barrel TWILIGHT ADMISSION (AFTER 4PM) production of the beloved Banjo Racers will be performing each night as BITES ON A BUDGET Come straight to the Show from school! Patterson poem is set to be an part of the Sydney Royal Rodeo Series. In Searching for a quick bite on a budget? ONLINE* BOX OFFICE unforgettable highlight of the 2016 evening 2016, we’re bringing back the Poley Saddle Look no further than the Snack Shack Twilight Adult (After4) $30 $30 entertainment. The climatic chase and Buckjump competition over two nights. where everything is under $3. A great Twilight Child^ (After4) $10 $10 recapture of the colt from Old Regret will Where Spotless Stadium choice for hungry families on the go. Twilight Concession^^ (After4) $22.50 $22.50 be brought to life in a performance where Where Spotless Stadium the pounding of galloping hooves will CHEESE BURGER PIE SENIORS’ DAY DEALS rattle Spotless Stadium to its core. The inspired people at the Baking THE AG BAG Seniors’ Days offer two full days Where Spotless Stadium Association of Australia have won a Sydney It’s the showbag that gives back! Chock-full of amazing value and tailor-made Royal Gold Medal for this incredible mashup of Aussie made-products, The Ag Bag is a entertainment on 22 and 23 March 2016. TROY CASSAR-DALEY taste-sensation. Created especially for the steal at just $20. But the best thing is that Bring the grandkids and share everything For the first time ever, this much loved 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Cheese every single cent goes directly to the Royal you love about the Show. musician, a living treasure of country Burger Pie is a juicy meat patty topped with Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation’s ONLINE* BOX OFFICE music and rural Australia, will perform cheese and a pickle encased in a delicious scholarships and grants program. Seniors’ Day Adult $15 $15 nightly at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. golden pie crust. Where Woolworths Food Farm ShowLink tickets For over 25 years, Troy has created and Where Petey Pie Bakery, Woolworths recorded original songs that resonate with Food Farm UNLIMITED VIP ENTRY TICKET Plus Seniors ride free with a paying child Australians. He’s been awarded numerous When one day at the Show just isn’t on selected rides in the Kids’ and Coca- or Card, Identification of a Student in possession student full time tertiary Any Policy: ^^Concession accolades including 32 Golden Guitars, four EXTREME WICKED SHAKES enough, become an RAS Member. Sign Cola Carnivals. Offer excludes Sling Shot, ARIA’s, two APRA Country Song of the year Uptown Charlie is bringing funky freak up now and you’ll pay zero joining fees, Kyle and Jackie O Haunted House and awards, nine Deadlys (Australian Indigenous shakes to the Show. Extreme Wicked saving $95. Visit www.eastershow.com.au Mayhem Manor. Valid with presentation Artist Awards), and four CMAA Entertainer Milkshakes are bursting with crunch and of the NSW Seniors Card. of the Year awards. Troy is a proud oozing syrup. Try strawberries and cream CHEAP EATS member of the Bundjalung nation with a topped with strawberry wafers, or the Save time and money when you buy a KIDS’ DAY DEALS true connection to his land and people. more devilish cookies and cream capped $10 Meal Deal eVoucher before your visit. Have a blast on the last day of the Show Where Spotless Stadium off with a chocolate doughnut. You’ll be spoilt for choice with the festival (30 March 2016) when Child ShowLink Where Spotless Stadium of flavours on offer at various outlets tickets are half price. EVENING FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR around the grounds. ONLINE* BOX OFFICE Top off your day at the Show and be GO ON SAFARI Kids’ Day Child^ ShowLink $12.50 $12.50 mesmerised by The Colours of the Take a seat in your jungle-jeep and set off on BAGS OF DELIGHT FROM $1 Outback, a sensational pyrotechnic safari. Riders on the Animal Kingdom Jungle

We’re breaking records with the greatest And on Kids’ Day, you can enjoy free rides (e.g.: Pass School Transport or valid 202) (Form School Pupil ID Card of a ROA of age in possession years of age and school pupils 16-18 years 4-15 : Anyone display which promises to deliver a Safari will travel deep into the wilderness to assortment of showbags ever at this with a paying friend until 5pm. Must be uniquely Australian explosive experience. search for their favourite exotic animals. This year’s Show. More than 350 different bags on the same ride at the same time. Offer Blooming from the wilderness of our highly themed and interactive experience offer up an incredible variety. No-one excludes Sling Shot, Kyle and Jackie O country’s outback, this show will take you encourages riders to hit targets and need leave empty handed with over 100 Haunted House and Mayhem Manor. on a magical journey with bold colour, compete for the highest score. How many incur $2.50 payment processing fee and 1.95% credit card fee. fee. card credit and 1.95% fee processing incur $2.50 payment *Online transactions concession. other valid any ^Child/Junior Policy ^Child/Junior available for $10 and under. free. for admitted & under are 3 years Children Rail School Pass). State red hot flames and impressive imagery African animals you can spot?

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Where Kids’ Carnival SNOWY RIVER STATION INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES PROGRAM all stockmen past and present. Along with TAKE AN ALPACA FOR AN AMBLE At this new precinct horse lovers of every The 1,800 head of cattle on show has Jigsaw and Ernie you’ll be entertained by Promenade with an exotic alpaca! Looking age can learn about and interact with piqued interest particularly among North the tricks of working dogs as they round like small llamas or miniature camels with the most majestic creatures at the Show. American, NZ and Asian buyers. The up sheep. But Lachie might need your help no humps, these gentle, curious animals Take a seat in the shade and watch as the Show’s International Delegate Program to wrangle some cheeky pigs. respond well to children. With the help little ones have a High Country Pony Ride will provide networking opportunities Where The Daily Telegraph Paddock of an experienced handler, you, and or hop on the Alpine Express train where for local exhibitors interested in selling even smaller members of the family, can they’ll chug-chug-chug around Tornado livestock and genetics. CUTENESS OVERLOAD! walk one of these gracious and sociable the mini bull and his farmyard pals. For the first time you’ll see baby puppies creatures around an obstacle course. Where New England Avenue, corner MAGIC TO THE MAX in competition at the Purina Pro Plan Where Alpaca Pavilion, New England Avenue Orana Parade Witness some of the most mind-blowing Sydney Royal Dog Show. At just 3 – 6 miracles in this dynamic show. You’ll months old these little guys frolic more FARM TO FORK FUN PHOTO OP WITH A FILLY be bewitched by cutting-edge magic, than flaunt their way around the ring. We’re celebrating a decade of farm to You’ll find the Horse Experience at Snowy futuristic illusions and most incredible Every afternoon, you will be treated to an fork fun and you’re all invited to the River Station with an incredible variety dare devil stunts ever seen. Without absolutely adorable display as Best Baby party! The Woolworths Food Farm is of breeds that call Australia home. Heavy camera tricks, award-winning magician Puppy of the day is awarded their trophy. designed to teach little ones where Clydesdales stand hoof to flank with Brendan Mon Tanner will conjure Where Purina Pro Plan Dog Pavilion and our food comes from with great kids’ graceful Icelandic horses. In the arena gorgeous assistants from thin-air. With Dog Judging Lawn activities like the opportunity to dig for you’ll be amazed by a presentation of their help he’ll slice a person into three vegetables, grind grains into flour and horses used in films. At 3pm daily, the parts and shrink a human body to six GOURMET ALL THE WAY Get Kids Cooking sessions. secrets to training the stars of the evening inches, and that’s just for starters! There’s plenty of award-winning produce Where Woolworths Food Farm entertainment, ‘The Man From Snowy Where The Daily Telegraph Paddock at the Show. The best way to take it home River’ production will be revealed. Before is to buy a Sydney Royal Gourmet Hamper GET A TRACTOR LICENCE you leave, have a photo with your favourite HARMONY DAY filled with samples from Sydney Royal Kids can experience a slice of farm life at filly or stallion in the Meet & Greet Zone. On Monday, 21 March 2016 we’re celebrating medallists. You’ll find these goodie-bags the Woolworths Food Farm by climbing Where New England Avenue, corner Australia’s cultural diversity at the Show. at the Sydney Royal Corner Store where aboard a tractor to receive a tractor licence. Orana Parade Harmony Day honours inclusiveness, you can meet one of the producers who They can also get their jillaroo or jackaroo respect and a sense of belonging for will gladly tell you how they created their work permit by correctly answering MEET OUR GUEST NATION everyone. Our country’s history has product and what it took to win their award. some simple questions. This activity helps Exotic India, famous for colourful textiles, created a rich multi-cultural, multi-lingual Where Woolworths Fresh Food Dome everyone acknowledge the importance of magnificent jewels, beautiful handicrafts community that is a quintessential feature our farmers. So write them a little thank you and delicious food. And it’s all going to be of modern Australia. Every year, the Sydney YALLA YALLA note before you leave – they’ll love it. at the 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Over Royal Easter Show Wall of the World bares Yalla Yalla is Lebanese for ‘let’s go’! So Where Woolworths Food Farm 100 boutiques will be selling traditional testimony to this as Showgoers add a flag if your hunger is in a hurry come and gifts, fashion accessories and jewellery. to indicate where they were born. try some authentic Lebanese cuisine THE AVENGER You’ll also be able to shop a magnificent made from original recipes using secret Jump into the latest high impact thrill range of home furnishings, crafted leather SALUTE TO STOCKMEN ingredients and traditional techniques. ride to arrive in Australia. The Avenger goods and unique tableware. Don’t miss the Come and see Ernie the Quarter Horse Featuring exciting starters like sambousek, features a giant gondola mounted to aromatic spices and agricultural produce and Jigsaw the one-tonne Bullock in this battata kizabara and kibbee along with two independently revolving arms that which are on display. If you’re captivated by comical show of horsemanship with Lachie kafta and falafel rolls. You’ll also find somersault twenty riders through a hair- the allure of this fascinating country, book a Cossor, third generation horse breaker and exciting mixed plates at this exciting new raising number of spins and twists that holiday at one of the travel stands. stockman. The Outback Stockman Show outlet. Don’t miss the znood al-sit or previously only your laundry could relate to. Where Riverina Avenue represents the quintessential Australian knefeh for desert.he RAS has existed. Where Coca-Cola Carnival character and is a tribute to the skills of Where Riverina Avenue

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With so many interactive and hands-on activities at the Show, it’s hard to know MILK A COW CHICKS WITH ATTITUDE IMPROVE YOUR CULINARY KNOW-HOW where to start. These are our favourites. Always a Show favourite, the Dairy See some of the country’s most Take a seat at The Women’s Weekly Farmers Milking Barn is an interactive pampered poultry during their daily Theatre Kitchen to pick up insider tips, PATS APLENTY experience for the whole family with beauty routine. Watch as the birds are recipe ideas and have the chance to taste Stroll along the Animal Walk and you will demonstrations to show you how lathered, fluffed and blow-dried. All while what’s cooking. Dedicated to promoting find the Farmyard Nursery, an open-plan farmers care for their dairy cattle. Watch an experienced commentator talks you Australian products, the sessions are indoor paddock with over 800 free- how different dairy products are made through the demonstration which is, hosted by experts in their field, including range animals just waiting for a friendly from fresh milk, learn about milking quite literally, all for show! Children can Sydney Royal award-winning exhibitors pat. Here you’ll see playful ducklings on hygiene, and find out what these animals then pat the friendly farmyard fowls in and The Australian Women’s Weekly food their waterslide, fawns, piglets, geese, eat to stay healthy. You may even get the one of the Pat a Chook sessions which is team who will bring the magazine to life donkeys and more. chance to hand-milk one of the gentle, also a great photo opportunity. and share secrets from the Test Kitchen. Where Farmyard Nursery good-natured cows. Where Steggles Poultry Pavilion Where Woolworths Fresh Food Dome Where Dairy Farmers Milking Barn SUPER-SPEEDY SHEARING CLOWN AROUND Watch champion shearers show off BONE UP ON BEEF Learn tricks from the best in the business their sensational skills every day at the With interactive sessions held throughout at the Ashton Entertainment Circus Show. As they present a new line-up of the day, kids’ activities and beautiful Workshops. With over 160 years of performing sheep for your delight, you’ll bovine breeds to behold, there’s always knowledge gleaned from the big-top, laugh at tales of life on the land and the something to see in The Barn. You’ll be circus performers will teach you how to goings-on in the shearing sheds. Each amazed by all the consumer foods and walk a mini-wire, juggle, and plate spin at session some lucky audience members products that come from cattle. Come these fun workshops for the whole family. are invited onstage to help take the and meet some of Australia’s most Where The Daily Telegraph Paddock clippers to a woolly sheep, as the experts knowledgeable cattle farmers who are explain the tricks of the trade. on-hand running informative sessions SEE LADY GALAH-GA LIVE! Where Sheep & Wool Pavilion so you can learn about all the different The Flora Kulchas are a bunch of breeds that call Australia home. characters who, together with special WATCH WILDLIFE WING-IT Where Dairy Farmers Milking Barn guests like Elf-ish Presley and Lady Feel inspired as you watch the magical Galah-ga, bring floral design and rapport between handlers as their READY, STEADY, FLOWERS! horticulture alive in an engaging edu- feathered friends soar freely around The Every day there is a wide variety of tainment stage show. This beautiful cast Amphitheatre. Through this enchanting informative talks and demonstrations of Australian native flowers also host performance you’ll meet some of on the Flower & Garden Stage. And hands-on workshops where kids aged Australia’s most beautiful bird species sometimes the spectators become the 5-12 years can create a cupcake inspired including the endangered Red-tailed presenters! Show favourite, Ready, arrangement, a terrarium or a floral Black Cockatoo and an owl which you Steady, Flowers is a game where crown. Check Pavilion for session times. can hold and fly. Watch as tropical parrots audience members are called on stage Where Flower & Garden Pavilion screech above your head. But look out for in a fun and lively floral art competition. the oldest and most intelligent Cockatoo Participants can keep their arrangement in the team - he will demonstrate how he and the winner is presented with a $50 can pick fruit from trees, put rubbish in Interflora Australia voucher. the bin and… take money from wallets! Where Flower & Garden Pavilion Where The Amphitheatre

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The Show is an important annual event Typically using thread or yarn, more for so many Aussies in no small part luxurious examples incorporate sequins, GET YOUR SCONE ON thanks to the traditions and family beads and jewels. Daily demonstrations The aroma of freshly baked scones, favourites that can be found every year. by the Embroiderers’ Guild promise to be piping-hot tea, and the warmth the CWA visually exciting and informative. ladies who serve the delicious treats with Where Arts & Crafts Pavilion jam and cream are a Show tradition not SPRUCE PRODUCE to be missed. Nothing says Australian The District Exhibit competition is a hot EXPLORE HISTORY hospitality like the Country Women’s contest between five regions across The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Association Tearoom at the Show. NSW and South East Queensland. Each holds countless fascinating stories Where Home, Garden & Lifestyle Pavilion region displays their produce along with revealed in the Heritage Gallery. their creativity in enormous artworks Alongside the display of trophies and PHENOMENAL PUMPKINS crafted using more than 50,000 pieces other historic items, you’ll find a timeline, Last year, Showgoers got to see the biggest of fresh fruit, vegetables, grains, pulses, images and stories from days gone by. pumpkin ever entered for competition at wool and other produce. The exhibits Where Flower & Garden Pavilion the Sydney Royal Easter Show. It weighed are the end result of a year of hard work a whopping 728kg and won the 2015 Great by passionate agriculturalists, farmers THE GRAND PARADE Backyard Pumpkin Challenge. When the and volunteers, who plan, source, collect, This iconic event has been taking place Show was over, the pumpkin was delivered design and install the spectacular at the Show since 1907 and is believed to to Taronga Zoo as a special treat for the constructions for pre-Show judging. be the first of its kind in the world. Watch elephants who devoured the pumpkin like Where Woolworths Fresh Food Dome as the best of the best in make their way hungry kids in a candy store. around Spotless Stadium in a spectacular Where Flower & Garden Pavilion THE ANIMAL WALK procession to showcase Sydney Royal Cute and cuddly or big and beastly, Competition winners including animals, animals are the star attraction of the Show. producers and champion woodchoppers Follow the trail of horse hooves weaving in in a celebration of Australian agriculture. and out of the Pavilions to meet some of Where Spotless Stadium the 14,000 creatures who, for 14 days, will call Sydney Showground home. CHOP TO IT! Where Start corner Channel 9 Grand The precision, speed and almighty Parade and Showground Road crack of blade against wood make the Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing ARTS & CRAFTS Competition a must-see. Comprising Whether they’re edible, wearable or just 65 separate events attracting 240 beautiful to look at, you’ll be amazed local and international competitors, it’s by the creativity, talent and skills that widely recognised as the ‘Wimbledon of go into making beautiful works of art. Woodchopping’. Come along to Channel The Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Show 9 Woodchop Stadium and watch as has been a feature of the Sydney Royal men’s and ladies teams from the United Easter Show almost continuously since States of America face off against the 1869. This year’s feature display is Aussies and Kiwis in the International embroidery, the ancient handicraft of Relay competition. embellishing textiles with needlework. Where Channel 9 Woodchop Stadium

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The Show is a playground for family fun and food that can be down-right freaky. PEEK BEHIND THE BARN DOOR SHOWTIME FMX DESSERT JARS Take a walk on the wild side. How do milk, butter and cheese get The ShowTime FMX team are set to soar, Grab one of Big Rocky’s sweet, sweet from grassy paddock to breakfast table? Shaolin and Superman Indy their way dessert jars made for one or two and you WORKING-CLASS DOGS The Dairy Farmers Working Dairy takes around Spotless Stadium. This motox stunt won’t be disappointed. Choose from the Australia’s working dogs are renowned for you behind-the-barn-door to see the team, recognised as one of the best in the Strawberry Triffle, Caramel Chocolate their precision and intelligence. You can inside workings of a modern dairy. In world, return to the Show with a never- Brownie, Red Velvet Cup Cake Jar or the see them in action at the popular Bonnie this display of contemporary agricultural before-seen display of their high-octane, Almond Chocolate Pannacotta. Yard Dog demonstrations. In 2016, this technology in action, you will see state- high-flying action. This year the dare-devils Where Sugar Pie, Graze Alfresco Dining attraction will be in The Daily Telegraph of-the-art machinery in operation, watch will be riding Honda Motorcycles, with the Paddock where you can watch highly- as cows are milked and learn how today’s line-up including three of Australia’s top NUTELLA SHOT DONUTS skilled dogs keep a mob of sheep on dairy farmers monitor their herd for freestyle riders – Kain Saul, Brad Burch and When a donut isn’t enough, just add track through a series of obstacles and maximum performance. Robbie Marshall. a hot shot of Nutella and transform it drills. The engaging trainers will talk you Where Dairy Farmers Working Dairy Where Spotless Stadium into a decadent treat that will leave you through the demonstration, providing wondering why you’d never thought of it insight into how they work with their dogs IN THE NIGHT GARDEN NATURAL FIBRE SHOWCASE before. It’s our pleasure. to apply their natural intelligence and For the first time at the Show, kids You’ll learn about Australia’s diverse range Where Sweet Treats, Channel 9 Grand herding instincts to sheep-work. will have the opportunity to see their of sustainably sourced natural fibres as Parade Where The Daily Telegraph Paddock favourite characters come to life as they you weave your way through this exhibit enter the amazing world of In the Night illuminating the ‘field to fibre’ journey. Meet STRAWBERRY JAM AND SCONE YANDIAH SPINNERS & WEAVERS Garden with Iggle Piggle and Upsy Daisy. the animals that produce the yarn for the FLAVOURED GELATO This display demonstrates how wool is Where The Amphitheatre clothes we wear, observe the production The Art of Gelato Michelangelo, multi collected, prepared, spun and knitted process and watch as the final product award-winning gelato makers, present to into clothing. Here you’ll also learn about PAW PATROL LIVE SHOW is paraded down the catwalk in one of you a flavour inspired by their last visit to other wool craft including crocheting, Do you have what it takes to be a the thrice daily Darnell Collection fashion the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Try it and disk braiding and latchhook. The Yandiah PAW Patrol Trainee? Join Ryder, Chase parades. You can even purchase your own decide if you think the CWA ladies would ladies who run this display every day of and Marshall as they answer Mayor natural fibre product to take home. give it their stamp of approval! the Show, have volunteered their time Goodway’s call for help to save the Where The Stables Where Channel 9 Grand Parade for many years. They are tireless in their “Adventure Bay Talent Show”. Get ready efforts to promote wool and its benefits. for action and warm up as Ryder and the BACON WRAPPED TURKEY LEG BEYOND INDIA Where Sheep & Wool Pavilion pups take you through all the moves for Ever gazed at a giant turkey leg before For contemporary cuisine from India the Pup, Pup Boogie and make this the you’ve eaten it and thought, ‘it just and beyond, head to this exciting new CATCH THE BUZZ best rescue mission ever! needs a little something’? We thought eatery in the Guest Nation Pavilion where Make a beeline for this live-action, Where The Amphitheatre so. Especially for the 2016 Sydney Royal samosas, curries, pakora and more are on interactive display where the Show’s Easter Show, we’ve taken the giant turkey offer. There’s even a great range of gluten friendly beekeeper demonstrates the FLAIR FREESTYLE TRIALS SHOW legs you’ve always loved and wrapped free and vegetarian dishes available. most intriguing facets of his work. The Flair Action Sports team are ready to them in bacon. Mmm…. bacon. Where Riverina Avenue See the inner-workings of a hive and wow with no-fear feats as they show-off Where Baby Back Pork Ribs, Grand Parade learn how apiarists care for their bees, on motorcycles and bicycles. Riders will harvesting delicious honey without a perform just metres away from the crowd. DEEP FRIED CHEESE CAKE single sting. Stay and sample some liquid Feel the intensity, energy and excitement in Oh no you didn’t! Oh yes we did. We’ve gold at the nearby Honeyland stand. every cliffhanger, switchblade and backflip. taken cheese cake and made it hotter, Where Woolworths Fresh Food Dome Where Flair Action Sports Arena, richer and definitely more devilish. Showground Road Where Sweet Treats, Channel 9 Grand Parade

18 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 19 WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON SOMETHING SPECIAL

Pageantry, passionate people and auction action. There are some special PENNSBURY HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING ALPA YOUNG AUCTIONEERS WOOL AUCTION events coming up at the Show. BAND FIELD SHOW COMPETITION In conjunction with the Australian Wool See the scale of an American marching Be there as the hammers go down as Exchange and its partners, a Wool Auction band as they enter Spotless Stadium in the Sydney Royal Easter Show hosts the will be hosted at the Sydney Royal Easter OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY choreographed formation and enjoy that Australian Livestock & Property Agents Show, and you’re invited to watch events Royal Agricultural Society of NSW unmistakeable big band sound as they (ALPA) NSW State, and the Australian as they unravel. Amid the excitement Patron, His Excellency General The play all-American music. National Young Auctioneers Finals. The of the 2015 auction 2,567 lots of 13,592 Honourable David Hurley AC DSC When 22 March 4.40pm-5.00pm sale of livestock through auction is a rural bales were sold accumulating sales of (Retd), Governor of New South Wales Where Spotless Stadium tradition. Regional competitions have $17,721,476. As you can imagine, the sale is will officially open the 2016 Sydney been created to encourage and develop met with enthusiasm from woolgrowers, Royal Easter Show. The spectacle will FUTURE LEADERS PRESENT emerging talent in this field. To determine brokers and buyers alike, all eager to include Australia’s Federation Guard, The RAS Rural Achiever Award and The who has the gift of the gavel, finalists showcase the industry to the public. a professional ceremonial unit that is Land Sydney Showgirl Competition are will auction prize-winning Sydney When 22 and 23 March 9.30am-4pm manned by men and women of the Navy, state-wide leadership programs run by Royal Steer Show stock to high-profile Where Sheep & Wool Pavilion Army and Air Force. The defence band the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW to buyers while aiming to get the best will add to the pomp of the occasion in recognise future leaders. You can watch price possible for vendors. Prominent AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY addition to the NSW Mounted Police who as the 2016 nominated Rural Achievers industry representatives will Judge the At the 2016 Show, 194 conferees will take will provide an escort to His Excellency in and Showgirl finalists demonstrate their competitors on clarity, diction, manner a pledge and oath to receive Australian a horse-drawn caleche. public speaking skills before awards are and livestock value knowledge. Citizenship in an event that will create When 19 March 4.30pm-5.30pm handed out at this nail-biter of an event. When 17 March 12pm–2pm memories for a lifetime. To celebrate, Where Spotless Stadium When Sunday 20 March 2pm – 4pm Where The Amphitheatre the ceremony will open with Aussie- Where The Amphitheatre flavoured entertainment, followed by a CELEBRATE MAN’S BEST FRIEND RAS FOUNDATION LAMB AUCTION traditional Welcome to Country involving Every year, among our tail-wagging YOUNG FARMER CHALLENGE This is a major fundraising event during all the children in the audience. RAS friends, heroes emerge with unique Sit back and watch the ultimate test the Show. All proceeds from the sale Patron, His Excellency General The stories. At the inaugural Royal of skills and ability as young farmers go toward providing scholarships to Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Agricultural Society of NSW Canine showcase their expertise in a series of students in rural NSW so they can Governor of New South Wales will act as Hero Awards we will acknowledge and physical on-farm challenges. Mixed teams achieve their tertiary education goals. Presiding Officer for the Ceremony. He reward these deserving dogs in two of four, aged between 18 – 35 years, will The RAS Foundation Charity Lamb will be joined by Robert Ryan, President categories; AAR Service Dog Award need to impress the judges with anything Auction consists of four Individual lambs of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. and the AAR Companion Dog Award. thrown at them like animal handling, (four different lots), generously donated Everyone is welcome to watch these new Whether they have shown incredible fencing, tractor driving, fire fighting, first by Robert Ryan, President of the RAS citizens as they officially call Australia bravery or transformed a life in adversity, aid and heavy lifting. Emphasis is placed and Managing Director of Schute Bell home. Why 194? It’s the number of years the common factor is these remarkable on completing each challenge with the Badgery Lumby. The RAS Foundation that the RAS has existed. animals and their human companions correct technique and safest work method. is proud that 100% of all fundraising When 22 March 10.30am have enriched lives. When Regional Heats and State Final: activities go toward enhancing education Where The Amphitheatre When 28 March (Best in Show Day) 26 March excellence and ultimately helps to build Where Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Where Schmidt Arena and Spotless strong, vibrant communities in rural and Dog Show Stadium regional NSW. When 18 March 4.15pm Where Sheep & Wool Pavilion

20 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 21 WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Sydney Royal Easter Show during the District Exhibit competition. internationally renowned designer in have to see the Pumpkin Snatch. This competitions are events run by the And they’re not just vying for the most the field of floristry - he has won many Heavy Horse class involves a team of two Royal Agricultural Society of NSW creative artwork. While the hardworking awards and written inspirational books people. One drives the horse and the to measure and maintain excellence teams are putting the final touches on on the subject. other (usually a child) hangs onto the in agriculture. The competitions are their displays, Sydney Royal Judges When side and must get on and off to collect judged by experts in the field to ensure scrutinise the produce that goes into TAFE NSW Landscaping Challenge: 17 pumpkins from pedestals in one direction only the ‘best of the best’ are awarded a creating them. Everything is judged March and then put them back on in the other. prestigious Sydney Royal ribbon. individually – fruit, vegetables, grains, Floristry Students Competitions: 17 March As you can imagine, this event is lots of pulses, oils and fibres – to determine 9.30am and 10.45am fun for competitors and spectators alike. ALPACA COMPETITION who has the best in each region. Points NSW Smithers-Oasis Designz Cup When The Sydney Royal Alpaca & Fleece Show from the different sections plus points Competition: 20 March 9.30am Pumpkin Snatch: 18 March 1.40pm is Australia’s most prestigious Alpaca for Effective Display and General Professional Florists Association of NSW (Schmidt Arena) competition, with Huacaya and Suri Presentation are added together to Competition: 26 March 9.30am Grand Prix Showjumping Event: 22 March breeds competing in their own sections determine the overall winner. Where Flower & Garden Pavilion from 1:30pm (Spotless Stadium) for the title of Best Alpaca. A parade When 18 March 10.30am Equestrian Vaulting: 25 March from 9am of alpacas for sale will take place on Where Woolworths Fresh Food Dome GOAT COMPETITION (Schmidt Arena) Tuesday 29 March from 2pm. The Sydney Royal Goat Show consists of When Daily 8am-7pm When 25–30 March DOG COMPETITION competitions for Dairy, Boer and Angora. Where Spotless Stadium and Schmidt Arena Where Alpaca Pavilion, New England The Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Dog The goats compete in their breed classes Avenue Show brings together thousands of dogs for the highest accolade, Best in Show. SHEEP to find the champions of the canine Judges of these competitions are looking The Sydney Royal Sheep Show consists of CATTLE COMPETITION world. Attracting over 4,000 entries for trueness to type and breed, strong Fleece, Merino, and Meat & Dual Purpose The three sections of the Cattle Show across Conformation, Agility, Obedience, breeding lines along with strong yield Breeds Competitions. Over 800 sheep will consist of Beef, Dairy and Steers. Each Junior Handler, and Sweepstake ability – whether for milk, meat or mohair. battle it out for this year’s top ovine prize. are judged on specific criteria, however, classes, the Purina Pro Plan Sydney Judging these competitions will take place: The term Meat & Dual Purpose Sheep is all sections seek to award animals based Royal Dog Show is officially the largest When a collective for 13 breeds of sheep exhibited on their structure, yield, presentation, canine competition in Australia with an Dairy Goats: 17-18 March from 8.30am at the Show. One of which is making a temperament and production. Up to impeccable global reputation. Angora Goats: 21–23 March from 8.30am comeback after a 15 year absence - the 30 breeds of beef cattle compete with When Boer Goats: 27–29 March from 8.30am Wiltshire Horn Sheep. Another is the around 1,200 nominations, attracting Obedience Trial: 17 March Where Pig & Goat Pavilion Corriedale, a 2016 feature breed. Exhibitors Australia-wide. Six breeds Australian Working Breeds: 21 March A fascinating part of the Merino of dairy cattle recognised by the Best in Show: 28 March HORSE COMPETITION competition is the Objective Measurement RAS compete in the Dairy Cattle Dog Show Agility Trial: 29 and 30 March The Sydney Royal Horse Show is the Class. In this category Merinos are judged Competitions, attracting around 400 Where Dog Judging Lawn largest of its kind attracting over 6,000 on visual characteristics, fleece type nominations. These cows produce over entries, exhibiting Australia’s most and on their subjective measurements 18,000 litres of milk through the Working FLOWER & GARDEN COMPETITION prestigious horses from every corner including weight and data collected by Dairy during their stay at the Show. Judging for this competition takes place of the country. There’s a competitive scanning the sheep with an ultrasound to When early in the morning, every second day event every day of the Show with classes determine fat depth and muscle. Beef Championships: 21 March from 2pm of the Show. For the first six days of the including: Breeds, Hacks, Riding For the When Dairy Interbreed: 29 March from 2.30pm Show you’ll be able to see the National Disabled Association, Riding, Leading Rein, Meat & Dual Purpose Sheep Competition Where Cattle Judging Lawn, Orana Parade Floral Designer competition exhibits. Light and Heavy Harness, Showjumping, judging: 17 March from 8.00am The RAS has invited Gregor Lersch from Campdraft, Polo, Rodeo, Pony Club, Objective Measurement Class for Merinos: DISTRICT EXHIBITS COMPETITION Germany to judge this competition, the Tentpegging and Heavy Horse Obstacle. 23 March from 8.00am Every year there’s regional pride at stake first of its kind in Australia. Gregor is an For sheer entertainment alone, you Where Sheep & Wool Pavilion

22 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 23 WHAT’S ON JUDGING DAYS

ALPACA & FLEECE FLOWER & GARDEN When 25 – 30 March When 17 – 30 March Where Alpaca Pavilion, New England Where Flower & Garden Pavilion Avenue GOATS ARTS & CRAFTS – PERISHABLE When 17 – 18, 21 – 23, 27 – 30 March COOKING Where Pig & Goat Pavilion When 17 March Where Arts & Crafts Pavilion HORSE When 17 – 30 March CAGE BIRDS Where Spotless Stadium & Schmidt Arena When 17 – 18 March Where Domestic Animals Pavilion PIGS When 19 – 20 March CATS Where Pig & Goat Pavilion When 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 March Where Domestic Animals Pavilion POULTRY & PIGEON When 17, 19, 21, 26 March CATTLE – BEEF Where Steggles Poultry Pavilion When 17 – 22 March Where Orana Parade, corner New RABBITS England Avenue When 22 March Where Domestic Animals Pavilion CATTLE – DAIRY When 27 – 30 March RATS & MICE Where Orana Parade, corner New When 21 March England Avenue Where Domestic Animals Pavilion

DISTRICT EXHIBITS RODEO When 18 March When 17 – 30 March Where Woolworths Fresh Food Dome Where Spotless Stadium

DOGS SHEEP & FLEECE When 17 – 30 March When 17 – 23 March 3 Where Dog Judging Lawn Where Sheep & Wool Pavilion DAILY TIMETABLES

DOMESTIC ANIMALS WOODCHOP When 17 – 30 March When 18 – 28 March Where Domestic Animals Pavilion Where Channel 9 Woodchop Stadium

FROG & REPTILES When 29 – 30 March Where Domestic Animals Pavilion

24 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 #EASTERSHOW 25 DAILY TIMETABLES DAILY TIMETABLES THURSDAY FRIDAY 17 MARCH 2016 18 MARCH 2016

TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP 9am to 2pm Sydney Royal Poultry & Pigeon Show Judging Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 to 12pm Sydney Royal Meat & Dual Purpose Sheep Breeds 8:30am Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 Schools Classes 9:30am to 5pm Sydney Royal Cage Bird Show Parrot Display Domestic Animals Pavilion T12 9am to 5pm Sydney Royal Cage Bird Show Display Day Domestic Animals Pavilion T12 9:30am to 6:30pm Scarecrow Dressing Activity Showground Road L9 9am to 5pm Pat-a-Chicken Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 to 11:30am Sydney Markets People's Choice Voting District 9:30am Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 Exhibits 9:30am to 5:30pm Arts & Crafts Demonstrations Arts & Crafts Pavilion M9 to 12:30pm Sydney Royal Cattle Show Steer Judging - 9:30am Cattle Judging Lawn H18 to 5:30pm Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Derivan Children's Purebred Open Steer Judging 9:30am Arts & Crafts Pavilion M9 Painting Competition 9:30am to 8:30pm The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge Display Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 10am and at 1pm, 2pm Get Kids Cooking Woolworths Food Farm F21 10am and at 12pm, 2pm Chook Washing Demonstration Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 10am and at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Pat-a-Pig Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 10am and at 11:30am, 1pm, 3pm, 4:30pm Dairy Farmers Milking Barn Dairy Farmers Milking Barn H16 to 6pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition - The Channel 9 Woodchop 10am Q9 10am and at 1pm, 2pm Get Kids Cooking Woolworths Food Farm F21 General Classes Stadium and at 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Dairy Farmers Working and at 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Dairy Farmers Working 10am Dairy Farmers Working Dairy G20 10am Dairy Farmers Working Dairy G20 Dairy Display Dairy Display 10:30am and at 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm Cattle Experience Dairy Farmers Milking Barn H16 to 11:30am District Exhibits Awards Presentation - Awards 10:30am Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 Presentation 10:30am and at 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm Live Bee Demonstrations Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 10:30am to 12:30pm Dog Breed Specialty Airdale Terrier Dog Pavilion T8 11am and at 2pm, 4pm Outback Stockmans Show The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 10:30am and at 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm Live Bee Demonstrations Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 11am and at 3pm, 4pm The Man From Snowy River - Meets & Greets Sports & Adventure Alley R13 10:30am and at 12:30pm, 2:30pm Pat-a-Chook Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse 12pm Snowy River Station K17 Productions 10:30am to 4:30pm Sheep Shearing Demonstration Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 12pm to 5pm Sydney Royal Cattle Show - Purebred Steer Auction The Amphitheatre K15 11am and at 2pm, 4pm Outback Stockmans Show The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 to 2:30pm Young Auctioneers Competition - State & National 12pm The Amphitheatre K15 11:45am and at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm Bonnie Yard Dogs The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 Finals 12pm and at 2pm, 3pm Natural Fibre Showcase - Fashion Parade The Stables T13 12:05pm to 12:10pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show Spotless Stadium O14 and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse 12pm Snowy River Station K17 12:20pm to 12:30pm Girls Girls Girls Trick Riding Spotless Stadium O14 Productions to 1:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney 1pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 12:05pm and at 2pm, 4:30pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show Spotless Stadium O14 Fish Market Session 12:20pm to 12:30pm Girls Girls Girls Trick Riding Spotless Stadium O14 1pm and at 3pm, 5pm Magic to the Max Illusion Show The Shed I8 1pm and at 3pm, 5pm Magic to the Max Illusion Show The Shed I8 1pm to 1:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Icelandic horses Snowy River Station K17 to 1:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney to 5:30pm Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Show - Perishable 1pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 1pm Arts & Crafts Pavilion M9 Fish Market Session Cooking 1:30pm to 4:50pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Clydesdales Spotless Stadium O14 2pm to 7pm Display of Show Champions Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 to 3:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Behind the scenes 3pm Snowy River Station K17 2pm to 7pm Poultry Feature Breed Hamburgh Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 with The Man From Snowy River to 3:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Behind the scenes to 5:15pm Sydney Royal Sheep Show Meat & Dual Purpose 3pm Snowy River Station K17 4:15pm Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 with The Man From Snowy River Sheep Presentation to 5:45pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - World Championship to 5:40pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing 5pm Spotless Stadium O14 The Channel 9 Woodchop Campdraft 5:20pm Competition - 375mm Ladies Double Handed Sawing Q9 Stadium Championship 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - Australia vs New to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium 6:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm O14 Zealand International to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium 8:45pm O14 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14

26 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 27 DAILY TIMETABLES DAILY TIMETABLES SATURDAY SUNDAY 19 MARCH 2016 20 MARCH 2016

TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP 8:30am to 4pm Sydney Royal Pig Show Judging Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 9am to 7pm Chicken Hatching Display Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 9am to 5pm Pat-a-Chicken Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 9:30am to 11am NSW Smithers-Oasis Designz Cup Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 9am to 5pm Sydney Royal Cattle Show Beef Judging - Red Angus Cattle Judging Lawn H18 9:30am to 5pm Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Dog Show Dog Pavilion T8 to 5:30pm Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Derivan Children's 9am to 11am Youth Poultry Showmanship Competition Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 9:30am Arts & Crafts Pavilion M9 Painting Competition to 5pm Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Cat and Kitten to 6:10pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop 9:30am Domestic Animals Pavilion T12 9:30am Q9 Championship Show - General Classes Stadium 9:30am to 7pm Sow & Litter Display Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 10am and at 12pm, 2pm Chook Washing Demonstration Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 and at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Dairy Farmers and at 11:30am, 1pm, 3pm, 4:30pm Dairy Farmers Milking Barn Dairy Farmers Milking Barn 10am Dairy Farmers Working Dairy G20 10am H16 Working Dairy Display to 11:15am The Princesses (Prince, Cinderella, Snow White & 10:45am The Amphitheatre K15 10:30am and at 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm Cattle Experience Dairy Farmers Milking Barn H16 Bella) 11am and at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm Flair Action Sports Showground Road I15 11am and at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm Flair Action Sports Showground Road I15 11am and at 12pm Flora Kulchas Floral Headband Workshop Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 11am and at 3pm, 4pm The Man From Snowy River - Meets & Greets Sports & Adventure Alley R13 11am to 4:30pm Flower & Garden Stage Demonstrations Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 11:45am and at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm Bonnie Yard Dogs The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 11am and at 3pm, 4pm The Man From Snowy River - Meets & Greets Sports & Adventure Alley R13 12pm and at 2pm, 3pm Natural Fibre Showcase - Fashion Parade The Stables T13 11:45am and at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm Bonnie Yard Dogs The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 12:30pm to 1:15pm Police Dog Display Dog Judging Lawn T10 and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse to 1:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Icelandic horses Snowy River Station 12pm Snowy River Station K17 1pm K17 Productions 1:10pm to 4:25pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Showjumping Spotless Stadium O14 12:05pm and at 2pm, 4:30pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show Spotless Stadium O14 to 1:30pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop 1:10pm Q9 12:30pm to 1:30pm Police Dog Display Dog Judging Lawn T10 - 600mm World Championship Double Handed Sawing Final Stadium to 1:20pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop to 4:30pm Sheep Shearing Demonstration Sheep & Wool Pavilion 12:50pm Q9 1:30pm H14 - Ladies International Relay Stadium to 1:50pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop 1:30pm Q9 1pm and at 3pm, 5pm Magic to the Max Illusion Show The Shed I8 - 275mm Ladies Underhand Championship Stadium 2pm to 2:30pm Ready Steady Flowers Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 1:45pm to 2:05pm Flora Kulchas Floral Cupcake Workshop Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 2pm to 5pm Sydney Royal Poultry Auction Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 2pm to 2:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Session Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 to 3pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney to 4pm RAS Rural Achiever Award Public Speaking Showcase The Amphitheatre 2:30pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 2pm K15 Royal Session 2pm to 4pm The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Presentation The Amphitheatre K15 to 3:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen 3pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 to 3pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney Steggles Session 2:30pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 Royal Session 3:45pm to 4:05pm Flora Kulchas Terrarium Workshop Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 to 5:50pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop to 4:30pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - World Championship 5:30pm - Ladies International Relay - Race 2 Q9 3:50pm Spotless Stadium O14 Stadium Campdraft AUS vs NZ vs USA 5:25pm to 6:10pm Grand Parade Spotless Stadium O14 5:50pm to 6:30pm The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Parade Spotless Stadium O14 to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - Australia vs New 6:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 6pm to 8pm Sydney Royal Cattle Show - Angus Auction The Amphitheatre K15 Zealand International to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - Australia vs New to 7:10pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop 6:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 6:50pm Q9 Zealand International - 300mm Ladies Single Handed Sawing Championship Stadium 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14

28 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 29 DAILY TIMETABLES DAILY TIMETABLES MONDAY TUESDAY 21 MARCH 2016 — HARMONY DAY 22 MARCH 2016 — SENIORS’ DAY

TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP 8am to 5:30pm Sydney Royal Sheep Show Merino Judging Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 to 12pm Sydney Royal Sheep Show Merino Judging - Shearing, 8am Scanning, Fleece & Confirmation Judging & Shearing for the Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 9am to 5pm Pat-a-Chicken Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 Objective Measurement Class 9:30am to 5pm Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Dog Show Dog Pavilion T8 8:30am to 3:30pm Sydney Royal Angora Goat Show Judging Pig & Goat Pavilion F17

9:30am to 5pm Sydney Royal Rat and Mouse Show Domestic Animals Pavilion T12 9:30am to 5pm Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Dog Show Dog Pavilion T8 to 5:30pm Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Derivan Children's to 6:50pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing The Channel 9 Woodchop 9:30am Arts & Crafts Pavilion M9 9:30am Q9 Painting Competition Competition - General Classes Stadium to 2pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Riding for the Disabled Mounted to 8:30pm The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge Display Flower & Garden Pavilion 9:30am Schmidt Arena O19 9:30am M9 Games to 6pm Australian Wildlife Display Showground Road 10am I15 10am and at 1pm, 2pm Get Kids Cooking Woolworths Food Farm F21 10am and at 1pm, 2pm Get Kids Cooking Woolworths Food Farm F21 and at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Meet & Greet 10am Kids Carnival C17 10am and at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Pat-a-Pig Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 Session - The Snow Queen 10:30am and at 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm Cattle Experience Dairy Farmers Milking Barn H16 10:30am to 12pm Australian Citizenship Ceremony The Amphitheatre K15 10:30am to 4:30pm Sheep Shearing Demonstration Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 10:30am and at 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm Live Bee Demonstrations Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 and 1pm, 3pm Flower & Garden Stage Demonstration with 11am and at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm Flair Action Sports Showground Road I15 11am Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 Gregor Lersch and 1pm, 3pm Flower & Garden Stage Demonstration with 11am Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 11am and at 2pm, 4pm Outback Stockmans Show The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 Gregor Lersch 11am and at 3pm, 4pm The Man From Snowy River - Meets & Greets Sports & Adventure Alley R13 11am and at 2pm, 4pm Outback Stockmans Show The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 11:45am and at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm Bonnie Yard Dogs The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 11am and at 3pm, 4pm The Man From Snowy River - Meets & Greets Sports & Adventure Alley R13 and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse 11:45am and at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm Bonnie Yard Dogs The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 12pm Snowy River Station K17 Productions 12pm and at 2pm, 3pm Natural Fibre Showcase - Fashion Parade The Stables T13 12:05pm and at 2pm, 4:30pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show Spotless Stadium O14 to 12:20pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing The Channel 9 Woodchop 12pm Competition - 325mm Sydney Royal Easter Show Q9 12:20pm to 12:30pm Girls Girls Girls Trick Riding Spotless Stadium O14 Stadium Championship Underhand Final to 1:10pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop 12:50pm Q9 - 375mm Jack & Jill Championship Sawing Final Stadium 12pm to 12:30pm Champions of the RAS Parade Spotless Stadium O14 to 2:45pm Sydney Royal Cattle Show Beef Championships - 12:30pm and at 8:25pm Showtime FMX Spotless Stadium O14 2pm Cattle Judging Lawn H18 Breeders Group Interbreed to 4:20pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Sydney Royal Easter 1:30pm Spotless Stadium O14 to 3pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney Show Grand Prix Showjumping 2:30pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 Royal Session 2pm to 2:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Session Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 to 3:30pm Sydney Royal Cattle Show Beef Championships - The 2:45pm Cattle Judging Lawn H18 and at 4:30pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show The Amphitheatre Urquhart Trophy for the Supreme Beef Animal 2pm K15 to 4:15pm Sydney Royal Cattle Show Beef Championships - 2pm to 2:30pm Ready Steady Flowers Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 3:30pm Cattle Judging Lawn H18 RAS Supreme Interbreed Heifer to 3:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Behind the scenes 3pm Snowy River Station K17 to 4:10pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop with The Man From Snowy River 3:50pm Q9 - Ladies International Relay AUS vs NZ vs USA Stadium 4:40pm to 5pm Pennsbury High School Marching Band Field Show Spotless Stadium O14 to 5pm Sydney Royal Cattle Show Beef Championships - The 4:15pm Cattle Judging Lawn H18 5pm to 5:45pm Grand Parade - Grand Parade Spotless Stadium O14 Hordern Trophy for the Supreme Beef Breed to 6:25pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition to 5:10pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition - The Channel 9 Woodchop 5:55pm Spotless Stadium O14 4:50pm Q9 - The Men's International Relay - Race 1 AUS vs NZ vs USA 325mm Sydney Royal Easter Show Championship Standing Block Stadium to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - Australia vs New to 7:20pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop 6:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 7pm Q9 Zealand International - The Interstate Teams Relay Stadium 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14

30 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 31 DAILY TIMETABLES DAILY TIMETABLES WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 23 MARCH 2016 — SENIORS’ DAY 24 MARCH 2016

TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP 7am to 1pm Sydney Royal Sheep Show Woolclasser Competition Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 9am to 5pm Pat-a-Chicken Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 to 4pm Sydney Royal Angora Goat Show Production Class 9am to 7pm Pigeon Judging - Fancy and utility Judging Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 8:30am Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 Judging - Angora Goat Production Classes to 5pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition - The Channel 9 Woodchop 9am Q9 to 5pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition - The Channel 9 Woodchop General Classes Stadium 9am Q9 General Classes Stadium to 5pm Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Cat Show Breed Day - 9:30am Domestic Animals Pavilion T12 9:30am to 5pm Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Cat Show Breed Day Domestic Animals Pavilion T12 Cat Breeds Display Day to 5pm Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Dog Show - to 5:30pm Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Derivan Children's 9:30am Dog Pavilion T8 9:30am Arts & Crafts Pavilion M9 Conformation Painting Competition 9:30am to 6:30pm Scarecrow Dressing Activity Showground Road L9 9:30am to 8:30pm The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge Display Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 to 5:30pm Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Derivan Children's 9:30am Arts & Crafts Pavilion M9 10am to 6pm Ashton Entertainment Circus Workshops The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 Painting Competition 10am and at 1pm, 2pm Get Kids Cooking Woolworths Food Farm F21 10am and at 12pm, 2pm Chook Washing Demonstration Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 10:30am and at 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm Cattle Experience Dairy Farmers Milking Barn H16 10am and at 11:30am, 1pm, 3pm, 4:30pm Dairy Farmers Milking Barn Dairy Farmers Milking Barn H16 10:30am and at 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm Live Bee Demonstrations Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 10am and at 1pm, 2pm Get Kids Cooking Woolworths Food Farm F21 and at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, and at 2pm, 4pm Outback Stockmans Show The Daily Telegraph Paddock 10:30am Kids Carnival C17 11am H6 5:30pm Meet & Greet Session - The Ice Maiden 11am and at 3pm, 4pm The Man From Snowy River - Meets & Greets Sports & Adventure Alley R13 10:30am and at 12:30pm, 2:30pm Pat-a-Chook Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 11:45am and at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm Bonnie Yard Dogs The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 10:30am to 3pm Sheep Shearing Demonstration Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 12pm and at 2pm, 3pm Natural Fibre Showcase - Fashion Parade The Stables T13 11am to 4:30pm Flower & Garden Stage Demonstrations Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse 12pm Snowy River Station K17 11:45am and at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm Bonnie Yard Dogs The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 Productions and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse and at 2pm, 4:30pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show Spotless Stadium 12pm Snowy River Station K17 12:05pm O14 Productions 12:20pm to 12:30pm Girls Girls Girls Trick Riding Spotless Stadium O14 12:05pm and at 2pm, 4:30pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show Spotless Stadium O14 12:30pm and at 8:25pm Showtime FMX Spotless Stadium O14 12:20pm to 12:30pm Girls Girls Girls Trick Riding Spotless Stadium O14 to 1:40pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop to 1:30pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop 12:40pm Q9 12:20pm Q9 - 300mm Underhand Elimination Championship Stadium - 300mm Standing Block Championship Elimination Stadium to 1:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney 1pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 12:30pm and at 8:25pm Showtime FMX Spotless Stadium O14 Fish Market Session 2pm to 2:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Session Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 1pm and at 3pm, 5pm Magic to the Max Illusion Show The Shed I8 2pm to 3pm Sydney Royal Sheep Show Merino Presentation Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 1pm to 1:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Icelandic horses Snowy River Station K17 to 3pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney to 3:05pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Thoroughbreds Spotless Stadium 2:30pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 1pm O14 Royal Session 1:30pm to 5pm English Springer Spaniel & Saluki Breed Specialties Dog Pavilion T8 to 3:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Behind the scenes 3pm Snowy River Station K17 with The Man From Snowy River 2pm to 2:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Session Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 to 5:40pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - World Championship to 6:25pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition 4:30pm Spotless Stadium O14 Campdraft Final & Campdraft Presentation 5:55pm - The Mens International Relay - Race 3 Spotless Stadium O14 AUS vs NZ vs USA to 6:25pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition - The Mens International Relay - Race 2 Spotless Stadium to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - Poley Saddle 5:45pm O14 6:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 AUS vs NZ vs USA Buckjump 6:30pm to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - Poley Saddle Buckjump Spotless Stadium O14 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14

32 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 33 DAILY TIMETABLES DAILY TIMETABLES FRIDAY SATURDAY 25 MARCH 2016 26 MARCH 2016

TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP to 4pm Alpaca Youth Paraders Competition - Stockmanship 9am to 12pm Hy-Line School Egg Laying Competition Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 9am Cattle & Alpaca Pavilion K20 and Showmanship Classes to 7pm Boer Goats on Display - Boer Goat Grooming 9:30am Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 9am to 5pm Pat-a-Chicken Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 Demonstration Day to 10:05am Sydney Royal Horse Show - The FL Crane Perpetual to 12:30pm Professional Florists Association of NSW 9:15am Spotless Stadium O14 9:30am Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 Trophy Competition to 7pm Alpaca Animal Display - Alpaca Competition Animals in 9:30am Cattle & Alpaca Pavilion K20 9:30am to 5pm Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Cat Show Domestic Animals Pavilion T12 the Munro Pavilion 9:30am to 7pm Pigs Breed Display - Wessex Saddleback Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 10am to 7pm Brothers3 - Meets & Greets Sports & Adventure Alley R13 to 6pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition - The Channel 9 Woodchop and at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Dairy Farmers 9:30am Q9 10am Dairy Farmers Working Dairy G20 General Classes Stadium Working Dairy Display 10am to 7pm Brothers3 - Meets & Greets Sports & Adventure Alley R13 10am to 1pm Young Farmer Challenge Regional Finals Schmidt Arena O19 10am and at 12pm, 2pm Chook Washing Demonstration Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 10:30am and at 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm Cattle Experience Dairy Farmers Milking Barn H16 10:05am to 11:50am Sydney Royal Horse Show - The Col AV Pope Cup Spotless Stadium O14 10:30am and at 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm Live Bee Demonstrations Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 10:30am and at 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm Cattle Experience Dairy Farmers Milking Barn H16 10:30am and at 12:30pm, 2:30pm Pat-a-Chook Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 11am and at 2pm, 4pm Outback Stockmans Show The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 10:30am to 4:30pm Sheep Shearing Demonstration Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 11:45am and at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm Bonnie Yard Dogs The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 11am and at 2pm, 4pm Outback Stockmans Show The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse 11am to 5pm Pointer and Staffordshire Bull Terrier Specialties Dog Pavilion T8 12pm Snowy River Station K17 Productions 12pm and at 2pm, 3pm Natural Fibre Showcase - Fashion Parade The Stables T13 12:05pm and at 2pm, 4:30pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show Spotless Stadium O14 and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse 12pm Snowy River Station K17 to 12:30pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing The Channel 9 Woodchop Productions 12:10pm Q9 Competition - 250mm Junior Underhand Championship Stadium 12:05pm and at 2pm, 4:30pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show Spotless Stadium O14 12:20pm to 12:30pm Girls Girls Girls Trick Riding Spotless Stadium O14 to 12:50pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing The Channel 9 Woodchop 12:30pm Q9 to 1:20pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop Competition - 250mm Junior Standing Block Championship Stadium 1pm Q9 - The Jim Marshall Memorial NSW Inter-Association Relay Stadium 2pm and at 4pm The Starliners Band The Shed I8 2pm to 2:30pm Ready Steady Flowers Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 to 2:30pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop to 3pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney 2:10pm - The Manny McCarthy Memorial 375mm World Championship Q9 2:30pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 Stadium Royal Session Underhand 2:45pm and at 3:15pm Flora Kulchas Floral Headband Workshop Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 to 3pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney 2:30pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 Royal Session to 3:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen 3pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 Steggles Session to 2:50pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop 2:30pm Q9 - The Under 21yrs State Teams Relay - Race 1 Stadium to 4:10pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop 3:50pm Q9 - 325mm World Championship Tree Felling Final Stadium 2:45pm and at 3:15pm Flora Kulchas Floral Headband Workshop Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 4:15pm to 4:55pm Grand Parade Spotless Stadium O14 to 3:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Behind the scenes 3pm Snowy River Station K17 with The Man From Snowy River to 5:55pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - The Polo Teams 4:55pm Spotless Stadium O14 Challenge - Round 2 3:45pm to 4:05pm Flora Kulchas Terrarium Workshop Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 5:55pm to 6:15pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Police Musical Ride Spotless Stadium O14 4:05pm to 5:05pm Young Farmer Challenge State Final Spotless Stadium O14 6pm and at 9pm, 10pm Little Too Big The Shed I8 to 6:05pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Polo Teams Challenge 5:05pm Spotless Stadium O14 - Round 3 to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - NSW vs QLD State 6:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 of Origin to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - NSW vs QLD State 6:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 of Origin 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14

34 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 35 DAILY TIMETABLES DAILY TIMETABLES SUNDAY MONDAY 27 MARCH 2016 28 MARCH 2016

TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP 8:30am to 9:30am Easter Sunday Service The Amphitheatre K15 to 5pm Sydney Royal Alpaca Show - Suri and Huacaya classes 8:30am Cattle & Alpaca Pavilion K20 and Best Colours 8:30am to 5pm Sydney Royal Alpaca Show - Suri and Huacaya sections Cattle & Alpaca Pavilion K20 to 5pm Sydney Royal Boer Goat Show Judging - Boer Goat 8:30am Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 8:30am to 2:30pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Showjumping Spotless Stadium O14 Doe Classes

9am to 12pm Sydney Royal Boer Goat Show Group of Three Judging Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 9:30am to 5pm Sydney Royal Frog & Reptile Show Domestic Animals Pavilion T12

9:30am to 8:30pm Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show Judging Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 9:30am to 7pm Pigs Breed Display - Wessex Saddleback Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 10am to 6pm Ashton Entertainment Circus Workshops The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 to 5:30pm Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Derivan Children's 9:30am Arts & Crafts Pavilion M9 and at 3pm, 5:30pm AWPA Australian Whipcracking Painting Competition 10am The Amphitheatre Lawns K15 Championships to 5:40pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing The Channel 9 Woodchop 9:30am Q9 10am and at 1pm, 2pm Get Kids Cooking Woolworths Food Farm F21 Competition (FINAL DAY) - General Classes Stadium and at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm Flair Action Sports Showground Road 10:30am and at 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm Live Bee Demonstrations Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 11am I15 to 2pm Vegetable Carving Demonstrations Flower & Garden Pavilion 10:30am to 4:30pm Sheep Shearing Demonstration Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 11am M9 and at 2pm, 3pm Natural Fibre Showcase - Fashion Parade The Stables 11am and at 2pm, 4pm Outback Stockmans Show The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 12pm T13 and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse to 6:20pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing The Channel 9 Woodchop Snowy River Station 11am Q9 12pm K17 Competition - General Classes Stadium Productions and at 2pm, 4:30pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show Spotless Stadium 11:45am and at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm Bonnie Yard Dogs The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 12:05pm O14 and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse 12:20pm to 12:30pm Girls Girls Girls Trick Riding Spotless Stadium O14 12pm Snowy River Station K17 Productions 12:30pm and at 8:25pm Showtime FMX Spotless Stadium O14 12:20pm to 12:30pm Girls Girls Girls Trick Riding Spotless Stadium O14 to 1:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney 1pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 1pm and at 3pm, 5pm Magic to the Max Illusion Show The Shed I8 Fish Market Session and at 3pm, 5pm Magic to the Max Illusion Show The Shed 1pm to 1:50pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Hacks - Child over 15hh Spotless Stadium O14 1pm I8 to 4pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Championship Classes - to 3pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney Spotless Stadium 2:30pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 1pm O14 Royal Session Ponies, Galloways and Hacks to 3:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen 2pm and at 6pm Flora Kulchas Stage Show Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 3pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 Steggles Session to 3pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney 2:30pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 to 3:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Behind the scenes Royal Session 3pm Snowy River Station K17 with The Man From Snowy River to 3:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Behind the scenes 3pm Snowy River Station K17 3:10pm to 4:10pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Leading Rein Spotless Stadium O14 with The Man From Snowy River to 3:30pm Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Dog Show - Dog Best to 3:30pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop Dog Pavilion 3:10pm Q9 3pm T8 - The Under 21yrs State Teams Relay - Race 2 Stadium In Show Judging to 3:20pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop 4:15pm to 5pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Parent & Child Riding Class Spotless Stadium O14 3:10pm Q9 (FINAL DAY) - 375mm World Championship Standing Block Final Stadium to 5pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition - The Channel 9 Woodchop 4:40pm Q9 to 4:35pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Tentpegging Spotless Stadium A Grade - 300mm Underhand Championship Hard-hitting Final Stadium 4pm O14 to 5:05pm Flora Kulchas Floral Cupcake Workshop Flower & Garden Pavilion 5pm to 5:35pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Tentpegging Spotless Stadium O14 4:45pm M9 to 6:20pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Junior Showjumping 4:45pm to 5:45pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - International Polo Spotless Stadium O14 5:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 Six Bar to 5:10pm Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition The Channel 9 Woodchop 4:50pm Q9 to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - NSW vs QLD State (FINAL DAY) - The Under 21yrs State Teams Relay - Race 3 Stadium 6:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 of Origin 5:45pm to 6:10pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Police Musical Ride Spotless Stadium O14 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - NSW vs QLD State 6:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 of Origin and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14 7:30pm O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14

36 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 37 DAILY TIMETABLES DAILY TIMETABLES TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH 2016 30 MARCH 2016 — KIDS’ DAY

TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP TIME EVENT LOCATION MAP to 5pm Sydney Royal Boer Goat Show Judging - Boer Goat 9am to 5pm Pat-a-Chicken Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 8:30am Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 Buck Classes and Best Boer Goat in Show 9:30am to 5pm Guide Dog Association of NSW Dog Pavilion T8 to 5pm Sydney Royal Frog & Reptile Show - Frog & Reptile 9:30am Domestic Animals Pavilion T12 to 5pm Pet Industry Association of Australia - Grooming Show, snakes will be judged and Best In Show awarded 9:30am Dog Pavilion T8 Competition to 5pm Pet Industry Association of Australia - Grooming 9:30am Dog Pavilion T8 Competition 9:30am to 7pm Pigs Breed Display - Wessex Saddleback Pig & Goat Pavilion F17

9:30am to 7pm Pigs Breed Display - Wessex Saddleback Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 to 5pm Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Dog Show - Dog Agility 9:30am Trial - Masters Agility, Open Agility, Masters Jumpers, Open Dog Pavilion T8 to 5pm Purina Pro Plan Sydney Royal Dog Show - Dog Agility 9:30am Dog Pavilion T8 Jumpers, Masters Gamblers Trial 9:30am to 6:30pm Scarecrow Dressing Activity Showground Road L9 9:30am to 6:30pm Scarecrow Dressing Activity Showground Road L9 9:30am to 6:30pm Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Outdoor Displays Showground Road L9 9:30am to 7pm Sow & Litter Display Pig & Goat Pavilion F17 9:30am to 8:30pm The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge Display Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 to 5:30pm Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Derivan Children's 9:30am Arts & Crafts Pavilion M9 Painting Competition 10am to 6pm Australian Wildlife Display Showground Road I15 9:30am to 8:30pm Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show Judging Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 10:30am and at 12:30pm, 2:30pm Pat-a-Chook Steggles Poultry Pavilion G13 9:45am to 2:55pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Showjumping Spotless Stadium O14 10:30am to 4:30pm Sheep Shearing Demonstration Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 10:30am to 4:30pm Sheep Shearing Demonstration Sheep & Wool Pavilion H14 11am and at 2pm, 4pm Outback Stockmans Show The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 11am to 4:30pm Flower & Garden Stage Demonstrations Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 11:45am and at 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm Bonnie Yard Dogs The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 11am and at 2pm, 4pm Outback Stockmans Show The Daily Telegraph Paddock H6 12pm and at 2pm, 3pm Natural Fibre Showcase - Fashion Parade The Stables T13 and at 3pm, 4pm The Man From Snowy River - Meets & Greets Sports & Adventure Alley and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse 11am R13 12pm Snowy River Station K17 Productions 11am to 2pm Vegetable Carving Demonstrations Flower & Garden Pavilion M9 12:05pm and at 2pm, 4:30pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show Spotless Stadium O14 and at 2pm, 4pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Dark Horse 12pm Snowy River Station K17 Productions 12:20pm to 12:30pm Girls Girls Girls Trick Riding Spotless Stadium O14 12:05pm and at 2pm, 4:30pm Feathered Friends Free Flight Bird Show Spotless Stadium O14 12:30pm and at 8:25pm Showtime FMX Spotless Stadium O14 to 12:30pm Girls Girls Girls Trick Riding Spotless Stadium to 1:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney 12:20pm O14 1pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 Fish Market Session 1pm and at 3pm, 5pm Magic to the Max Illusion Show The Shed I8 1pm and at 3pm, 5pm Magic to the Max Illusion Show The Shed I8 2pm to 4pm Parade of Alpacas for Sale Cattle & Alpaca Pavilion K20 1pm to 1:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Icelandic horses Snowy River Station K17 to 3pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney 2:30pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 Royal Session 2pm to 2:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Session Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 to 4:30pm Sydney Royal Cattle Show Dairy Championships - to 3pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen Sydney 2:30pm Cattle Judging Lawn H18 2:30pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 Dairy Interbreed Royal Session to 3:30pm Australian Women's Weekly Theatre Kitchen to 3:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Behind the scenes 3pm Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 3pm Snowy River Station K17 Steggles Session with The Man From Snowy River to 3:30pm Snowy River Horse Experience - Behind the scenes 3:30pm to 5:30pm District Exhibits end of Show fruit and vegetable sale Woolworths Fresh Food Dome M6 3pm Snowy River Station K17 with The Man From Snowy River 5:15pm to 5:50pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Tentpegging Spotless Stadium O14 4:55pm to 5:30pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Tentpegging Spotless Stadium O14 to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - NSW vs QLD State 6:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 5:35pm to 6pm Sydney Royal Horse Show - Police Musical Ride Spotless Stadium O14 of Origin to 7:30pm Sydney Royal Rodeo Series - NSW vs QLD State 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 6:35pm Spotless Stadium O14 of Origin 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 7:30pm and at 8:15pm Troy Cassar-Daley Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14 7:40pm to 8:10pm The Man From Snowy River Spotless Stadium O14 8:45pm to 9pm The Colours of the Outback Pyromusical Spotless Stadium O14

38 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 39 DAILY TIMETABLES FEATUREFAST FACTS BREEDS

These facts and figures have been developed to give you at-a-glance information about the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS). CATTLE SHEEP In 2016, the feature breed in this section The Corriedale is celebrating 100 years is• RedThe Angus,RAS invests a solid nearlyred, pigmented $7 million annuallyof exhibition in competitions at the Royal and Easter Show breedprograms of cattle. that They support are known sustainable to be agriculturaland will have development a Breed Display and Stand in highlyeducate fertile the and community are bred for beef.about food, fibrethe Sheep and farming. & Wool Pavilion throughout When 19 March 9am the Show. The Corriedale is an incredible •Where The RASCattle generates Judging Lawn, a total Orana economic contributionsheep breed. Notof over only $616does it produce Parademillion towards the New South Wales excellenteconomy wool every which year. is well suited to everyday interior textiles like futons and • The RAS Foundation is making a differencedoonas, to it alsoregional has high-quality Australia meat CAGE BIRDS characteristics, especially for prime lamb. by providing over 230 scholarships and more than 80 community This year’s feature breed is the African When Daily 9.30am-7pm* Lovebird. grants .These delightful small parrots Where Sheep & Wool Pavilion are a favourite and come in a variety of • The RAS engages with to deliver education colours from blue and grey toover yellow 3,500 and schools striking resources red. to teach young people about food origins, food security When and 17-18 career March pathways 9.30am-5pm into agriculture. Where Domestic Animals Pavilion, Hawkesbury• Events held Street at Sydney Showground welcome over 1.7 million visitors each year.

•POULTRY The Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia’s largest annual Theticketed Hamburg event, is an enchantingattracting breedover 850,000of attendees on average. chicken originating in Britain in the early •1500s. Sydney Originally Showground known as hasPheasants been recognised as Best Venue by the or AustralianMooneys, today Event some Awards people and call Best Venue Team by the Exhibition them Dutch Everyday Layers, no-doubt & Event Association of Australasia. because they’re prolific layers of smallish white eggs making them a popular • Spotless Stadium was voted Australia’s best AFL venue for match farmyard bird. day and customer experience in 2015. When Daily 9:30am – 7pm Where Steggles Poultry Pavilion • From right across Australia, Sydney Royal competitions attract over 40,000 entries seeking recognition as the best of the best. SYDNEY4 OLYMPIC PARK

• Sydney Royal Easter Show audiences have been entertained by MAJOR EVENT BUSES some of Australia’s biggest acts – Silverchair, Jimmy Barnes, The *TheWhitlams, Sheep & JamesWool Pavilion Morrison, will Richard be closed Clapton, for cleaning Alex andLloyd changeovers to name a on:few. • Saturday 19 March 2016 at 3pm • TheSunday RAS’ 20 AustralasianMarch 2016 until Animal 12.00 noonRegistry (AAR) is the largest not- • for-profitWednesday animal23 March registration 2016 at 3pm and recovery service in Australasia. • Thursday 24 March 2016 until 12.30pm

40 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2016 #EASTERSHOW 41 MAJOR EVENT BUSES MAJOR EVENT BUSES

SOPA BUS SOPA BUS MAJOR EVENT BUS DESTINATION BUS ROUTE MAJOR EVENT BUS DESTINATION BUS ROUTE TERMINAL TERMINAL ANNANDALE (The Crescent nr City West Link, Rozelle Bay) 2 Aquatic CHULLORA Primary School (Waterloo Rd) 7 Plaza/Allphones BALMAIN (Victoria Rd nr Darling St, Rozelle) 2 Aquatic CLEMTON PARK (Bexley Rd nr William St) 4 Aquatic BANGOR (Menai Rd nr Primary School) 6 Plaza/Allphones COLLAROY (Pittwater Rd) 1A Aquatic BANKSTOWN (Fairford Rd nr Stacey St South) 6 Plaza/Allphones COLLAROY BEACH (Pittwater Rd) 1A Aquatic BANKSTOWN Shopping Centre 6 Plaza/Allphones CROYDON PARK (Georges River Rd nr Portland St) 4 Aquatic BAULKHAM HILLS (Hills Private Hospital, Windsor Rd) 5B Plaza/Allphones DEE WHY (Pittwater Rd nr Howard Ave) 1A Aquatic BAULKHAM HILLS (Norwest Blvd) 5B Plaza/Allphones DEE WHY LAGOON (Pittwater Rd) 1A Aquatic BAULKHAM HILLS (Old Northern Rd) 5A Plaza/Allphones DRUMMOYNE (Iron Cove Bridge, Victoria Rd) 2 Aquatic BAULKHAM HILLS (The Willows Retirement Village, Windsor Rd) 5A, 5B Plaza/Allphones DRUMMOYNE (Victoria Rd nr Iron Cove Bridge) 2 Aquatic BAULKHAM HILLS (Windsor Rd north of Old Nthn) 5B Plaza/Allphones DRUMMOYNE (Victoria Rd nr Lyons Rd) 2 Aquatic BAULKHAM HILLS (Windsor Rd, nr Churchill Dr) 5A, 5B Plaza/Allphones DUNDAS (Telopea Shops, Evans Rd, Dundas) 8 Plaza/Allphones BAULKHAM HILLS High School (Windsor Rd) 5B Plaza/Allphones DURAL (New Line Rd nr James Henty Dr) 8 Plaza/Allphones BAULKHAM HILLS Junction (Windsor Rd, nr Old Nthn) 5A, 5B Plaza/Allphones DURAL (Old Northern Rd) 8 Plaza/Allphones BAULKHAM HILLS Private Hospital (Windsor Rd) 5B Plaza/Allphones DURAL Caravan Park (New Line Rd) 8 Plaza/Allphones BAULKHAM HILLS Shops (Windsor Rd nr Olive St) 5B Plaza/Allphones DURAL ROUND CORNER (Old Northern Rd) 8 Plaza/Allphones BAULKHAM HILLS TAFE (Old Northern Rd) 5A Plaza/Allphones EASTGARDENS (Banks Av nr Westfield Dr) 4 Aquatic BEACON HILL (Warringah Rd nr Willandra) 1A Aquatic ENFIELD (Georges River Rd nr Portland St, Croydon Park) 4 Aquatic BELLA VISTA (Lexington Drive, nr Celebration Dr) 5B Plaza/Allphones ENFIELD (The Boulevard Cnr Liverpool Rd, Strathfield) 4 Aquatic BELLA VISTA (Norwest Boulevard) 5B Plaza/Allphones ERMINGTON Shops (Victoria Rd) 8 Plaza/Allphones BEVERLY HILLS (King Georges Rd nr Railway Station) 7 Plaza/Allphones FORESTVILLE (Warringah Rd nr Starkey St) 1A Aquatic BEXLEY (Bexley Rd nr Goodwin St) 4 Aquatic FRENCHS FOREST (Forest High School, Warringah Rd) 1A Aquatic BEXLEY NORTH (New Illawarra Rd) 4 Aquatic GLADESVILLE (Victoria Rd nr Pittwater Rd) 2 Aquatic BLAKEHURST (Princes Hwy nr King Georges Rd) 7 Plaza/Allphones GLADESVILLE (Victoria Rd nr Tennyson Rd) 2 Aquatic BORONIA PARK (Pittwater Rd, nr Ryde Rd) 2 Aquatic GLEBE (Glebe Point Rd) 2 Aquatic BOTANY (King St nr Botany Rd, Mascot) 4 Aquatic GLEBE POINT (Federal Rd) 2 Aquatic BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS (Bay St nr Trafalgar St) 4 Aquatic GLENHAVEN (Old Northern Rd nr Glenhaven Rd) 8 Plaza/Allphones BROOKVALE (Nr Warringah Rd, Narraweena Stop ) 1A Aquatic GLENWOOD (Lexington nr Celebration Dr, Bella Vista) 5B Plaza/Allphones CAMPSIE (Beamish St) 4 Aquatic GORDON WEST Public School (Ryde Rd) 1B Aquatic CARINGBAH (Endeavour High School, The Boulevard) 7 Plaza/Allphones GREENACRE (Waterloo Rd nr Juno Pde) 7 Plaza/Allphones CARLINGFORD (Pennant Hills Rd nr Nth Rocks Rd) 8 Plaza/Allphones HAROLD PARK (Minogue Cr nr Wigram Rd nr Raceway) 2 Aquatic CARLINGFORD Court Shops (Pennant Hills Rd) 8 Plaza/Allphones HUNTERS HILL (Pittwater Rd nr Ryde Rd) 2 Aquatic CASTLE HILL (The Hills Centre, Carrington Rd) 5A Plaza/Allphones HUNTERS HILL (St Joseph's College, Ryde Rd) 2 Aquatic CASTLE HILL Bus Interchange (Castle Towers) 5A Plaza/Allphones HUNTERS HILL Shops (Gladesville Rd) 2 Aquatic CASTLE HILL Public School (Lee Shore Pl) 5A Plaza/Allphones HURSTVILLE Railway station 7 Plaza/Allphones CASTLE HILL Shops (Castle Towers) 5A Plaza/Allphones ILLAWONG (Menai High School, Gerald Rd) 6 Plaza/Allphones CASTLE HILL The Hills Centre (Carrington Rd) 5A Plaza/Allphones INGLESIDE (Mona Vale Rd nr Manor Rd) 1B Aquatic CHATSWOOD WEST (Fullers Rd) 1A Aquatic KELLYVILLE (North-West Tway) 5B Plaza/Allphones CHERRYBROOK (Macquarie Dr nr Girl Guides Hall) 8 Plaza/Allphones KINGSFORD (Maroubra Rd nr Bunnerong Rd, Maroubra) 4 Aquatic

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SOPA BUS SOPA BUS MAJOR EVENT BUS DESTINATION BUS ROUTE MAJOR EVENT BUS DESTINATION BUS ROUTE TERMINAL TERMINAL KYEEMAGH (General Holmes Dr nr Bestic St) 4 Aquatic ROSEVILLE (Boundary St nr Archbold Rd) 1A Aquatic LILYFIELD (Victoria Rd, White Bay nr Pedestrian Bridge) 2 Aquatic ROSEVILLE CHASE (Babbage Rd) 1A Aquatic MACQUARIE PARK (Epping Rd nr Wicks Rd) 1A Aquatic ROUND CORNER (Old Northern Rd) 8 Plaza/Allphones MACQUARIE PARK (Lane Cove Rd nr Courtyard Marriott) 1B Aquatic ROUSE HILL (North-West Tway) 5B Plaza/Allphones MAROUBRA (Maroubra Rd nr Bunnerong Rd) 4 Aquatic ROZELLE (Victoria Rd nr Darling St) 2 Aquatic MAROUBRA (Maroubra Rd nr Malabar Rd) 4 Aquatic ROZELLE BAY (The Crescent nr City West Link) 2 Aquatic MAROUBRA BEACH (Marine Pde) 4 Aquatic RYDE (Lane Cove Rd nr Quarry Road) 1A &1B Aquatic MAROUBRA JUNCTION (Maroubra Rd nr Anzac Pde) 4 Aquatic RYDE (Pittwater Road) 2 Aquatic MASCOT (King St nr Botany Rd) 4 Aquatic RYDE (Top Ryde, Devlin St nr Blaxland Rd) 1A &1B Aquatic MEADOWBANK (Belmore St nr Junction St) 2 Aquatic RYDE Aquatic Centre (Victoria Rd nr Tennyson Rd) 2 Aquatic MENAI (Menai Rd nr Anzac Rd) 6 Plaza/Allphones RYDE Bridge (Church St) 1A &1B Aquatic MENAI (Menai Rd nr Pedestrian bridge) 6 Plaza/Allphones SOUTH HURSTVILLE Shops (Connells Point Rd) 7 Plaza/Allphones MENAI (Old Illawarra Rd nr Bradman Rd) 6 Plaza/Allphones ST IVES (Brigidine College, Mona Vale Rd) 1B Aquatic MIRANDA (Bellingara Rd Netball Courts) 7 Plaza/Allphones ST IVES (Mona Vale Rd nr Link Road) 1B Aquatic MIRANDA (Seymour Shaw Park, Wandella Rd) 7 Plaza/Allphones ST IVES CHASE/NORTH (Mona Vale Rd nr Kitchener St) 1B Aquatic MIRANDA (Wandella Rd nr Seymour Shaw Park) 7 Plaza/Allphones ST IVES SHOPS (Mona Vale Rd) 1B Aquatic MIRANDA (Westfield – Kiora Rd) 7 Plaza/Allphones STANHOPE GARDENS (North-West Tway) 5B Plaza/Allphones MONA VALE (Pittwater Rd nr Rowan St) 1B Aquatic STRATHFIELD (The Boulevard Cnr Liverpool Rd) 4 Aquatic MONA VALE Hospital (Pittwater Rd) 1B Aquatic SYLVANIA High School (Bellingara Rd) 7 Plaza/Allphones MONA VALE Junction (Park St nr Barrenjoey Rd) 1B Aquatic SYLVANIA Southgate Shops (Port Hacking Rd) 7 Plaza/Allphones NARRABEEN (Pittwater Rd) 1A Aquatic TELOPEA Shops (Evans Rd, Dundas) 8 Plaza/Allphones NARRABEEN LAKES (Pittwater Rd) 1A Aquatic TENNYSON POINT (Morrison Rd nr Tennyson Rd) 2 Aquatic NARRAWEENA (Warringah Rd) 1A Aquatic TERREY HILLS (near shops) 1B Aquatic NORTH ROCKS (Pennant Hills Rd nr North Rocks Rd) 8 Plaza/Allphones THOMPSONS CORNER (Castle Hill Rd nr Pedestrian bridge) 8 Plaza/Allphones NORTH RYDE (Epping Rd nr Wicks Rd) 1A Aquatic WARRIEWOOD (Pittwater Rugby Park, Pittwater Rd) 1A, 1B Aquatic NORTH RYDE (Lane Cove Rd nr Kent Rd) 1A &1B Aquatic WEST PENNANT HILLS (Pennant Hills Rd nr Copeland/Aiken) 8 Plaza/Allphones NORTH RYDE Public School (Lane Cove Rd) 1A &1B Aquatic WEST PENNENT HILLS Sports Club (New Line Rd) 8 Plaza/Allphones NORTH RYDE Railway Station (Delhi Rd) 1A Aquatic WHITE BAY (Victoria Rd nr Lilyfield Rd nr Pedestrian Bridge) 2 Aquatic NORTHMEAD shops (Windsor Rd nr James Ruse Dr) 5A, 5B Plaza/Allphones WILEY PARK (nr Wiley Park hotel) 7 Plaza/Allphones NORWEST (Norwest Blvd) 5B Plaza/Allphones WOOLOOWARE (Cronulla Leagues Club, Captain Cook Dr) 7 Plaza/Allphones PADSTOW Railway Station 6 Plaza/Allphones WOOLOOWARE (Sharks Stadium, Captain Cook Dr) 7 Plaza/Allphones PAGEWOOD (Wentworth Av nr Bay St) 4 Aquatic WOOLOOWARE (Toyota Stadium/Cronulla Leagues) 7 Plaza/Allphones PARKLEA (North-West Tway) 5B Plaza/Allphones WORONORA (Menai Rd nr Caravan Park) 6 Plaza/Allphones PUTNEY (Morrison Rd nr Delange Rd) 2 Aquatic YAGOONA (Cnr Rookwood & Liverpool Rd nr Pub) 6 Plaza/Allphones PYMBLE (Mona Vale Rd nr Telegraph Rd) 1B Aquatic YAGOONA (Rookwood Rd nr Brunker Rd) 6 Plaza/Allphones RHODES (Concord Rd nr Llewellyn St) 1A, 1B & 2 Aquatic North-West Bus Transitway Stops: BALMORAL, Kellyville; BURNS, Kellyville; RILEY, Stanhope Gardens; MERRIVILLE, Rouse 5B Plaza/Allphones ROCKDALE (Bay St nr Princes Hwy) 4 Aquatic Hill; SANCTUARY, Rouse Hill; & Rouse Hill Town Centre. ROSELANDS (Roselands Dr nr King Georges Rd) 7 Plaza/Allphones

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