The Sydney Chapter of the Australian Psychedelic Society warmly invites everyone to our Spring Picnic on the Northern Beaches.

This season's picnic will be at beautiful Dee Why Beach, located on the grass between the beach and lagoon. Once you’ve parked, just look for the APS Flag a/o Banner or even volunteers wearing purple APS t-shirts.
We'll be having a fire to gather around and after lunch for those interested, we will go for a walk. This location is also the beginning of the Dee Why to Long Reef walk, that leads northward through the dunes with amazing birdlife, to the spectacular headland of the Long Reef Aquatic Reserve, which is an easy 6.4km round trip (approximately) though we won’t be going all the way at all. https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/.../dee-why-lagoon...

Please take the time to be sure and read all the details below.

PICNIC DETAILS

* Metered or Northern Beaches resident parking permits apply at Dee Why Beach carpark. Free and timed parking can be found in the surrounding streets, but be aware that it does get busy.
* Public transport is by B-Line bus to the Pittwater Road bus stop, and a 1.1km walk from the bus stop to our picnic spot.
* Please check Trip View or other app for public transport information. If you don't use FB, please email sydney@psychedelicsociety.org.au
For directions, etc.
* Drop a comment in the discussion if you would like to carpool (always use caution)

We acknowledge the Garigal people who are the original inhabitants of the land on which we meet. We pay respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

* $5 Attendance donation is requested (as affordable) to cover APS organisational costs and sundries.
* Beachside weather can be changeable. Bring appropriate clothing for the day including hat and sunscreen.
* There are cafes, takeaways and restaurants at the other end of the carpark.
* Bring a picnic rug, chair, cushion, food and drink for yourself and something to share, musical instruments, books or artwork for discussion.
* Accessible toilets are nearby at the carpark
* There is a tap close by to fill water bottles.
* For those coming alone, please message us in advance or let us know on the day, so one of our Event Crew can make you welcome and introduce you around
* A pin will be posted on the APS Sydney Facebook page showing where we are on the day. Look for the APS banner-flag.

ONLINE RAFFLE

APS is raffling two copies of ‘How to be Psychedelically Aware: The Essential Harm Reduction Guide to Psychedelic Use in Australia’ by Thurston Kat, et al.
$5 per ticket online via Humanitix
The raffle will be drawn at the Sydney APS Spring Picnic at Dee Why Beach and posted to the winner if not present on the day. Please see the Raffle link here to go into the draw:
https://events.humanitix.com/aps-spring-picnic-northern...

CONTINGENCY

If bad weather occurs on the day, our picnic event will be held at Seventh Day Brewery in Brookvale.
https://www.7thdaybrewery.com.au/

Stay tuned for updates posted on the event page on the APS Sydney FB page, and the APS website Events section. Please click ‘going’ on the FB event so we can get an idea of how many are coming. We look forward to seeing you!
Feel free to bring friends that may be curious or anyone that might enjoy ‘finding the others’, as Timothy Leary put it.

DISCLAIMER

This is a drug free event. The Australian Psychedelic Society is a registered charity focusing on fostering community, providing education about psychedelics and advocating for regulatory change. We do not engage in or condone the supply of illicit substances. APS events are a respectful, non-stigmatising, safe space for diversity and inclusivity. Check out the APS website and YouTube channel for loads of resources and events near you, and for ways to get involved with the organisation.