Annual Commemorative Luncheon 2027
About this event
The Events Committee of the Fellowship of First Fleeters invites you to attend
the Fellowship of First Fleeters’ Annual Commemorative Luncheon on
Saturday 30 January 2027 at 11.30am for 12.00pm
Transport: Parking is available at the Wilson Darling Park Car Park at 201 Sussex Street Sydney. Follow the signs to Cockle Bay Wharf parking, take the lift to level B and walk across the pedestrian bridge. If coming by train or bus a short walk down Druitt Street from Town Hall Station / the QVB provides access to the pedestrian bridge at Sussex Street. If coming by ferry, alight at Darling Harbour Wharf and follow the signs to Cockle Bay.
Accommodation: ParkRoyal Darling Harbour 150 Day Street Sydney is offering a special rate to confirmed luncheon attendees. Click here for booking details
Make a weekend of it with other activities, including:
Open day at First Fleet House – Friday 29 January 2027 from 11am to 3pm
Free Parramatta tour with Michael Flynn – Sunday 31 January 2027 (morning)
Free Rocks tour with Gary Sturgess – Sunday 31 January 2027 (afternoon)
Speaker: Jim Haynes OAM
Jim Haynes OAM is one of Australia’s most prolific and successful authors. Before becoming a professional entertainer, song writer and verse writer in 1988, Jim taught writing, literature, history and drama in schools and universities from outback New South Wales to Britain and back again. In 2016, he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for ‘services to the arts as a broadcaster, historian, author and entertainer. Jim’s latest book ‘The Big Book of Convict Stories: Heroes and villains who shaped Australia’ will be out late 2026.
