GUPSA Events Calendar

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Come with GUPSA on a journey through the striking scenery of Tamborine Mountain courtesy of The Vino Bus to explore three of the region’s award winning boutique venues. The tour will include wine and cheese tasting, liqueur and vodka tasting, and a one course lunch.

The Vino Bus are providing 2 minibuses which will leave Nathan campus at 10am. There’s a limit of 12 students to each bus. The tour will take you to the Distillery for liqueur and vodka tasting, Witches Falls for wine and cheese tasting, and then Cedar Creek Estate for wine tasting and a one course lunch. You will then return to Nathan campus by 3pm. Please note: Bus leaves from Nathan Campus only. Free parking on either campus on weekends.

You MUST be a current Griffith Brisbane or Logan Campus postgraduate student to register (Gold Coast students are not eligible). Your student status will be verified prior to you joining the tour. A Valid Griffith University Student ID Card MUST be shown on arrival for the tour. If you don't have one, then you will lose your spot. Places are limited to the first 24 students.

Event Itinerary Cost: $40 includes: Transport, Entry Ticket & Lunch
Date: Friday April 16, 2021
Pick up Nathan Campus Strictly: 9am Return to Nathan Campus approx: 5.30pm 

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WALKABOUT CREEK ADVENTURE

“Walkabout Creek Adventures offers an unbeatable range of exciting adventures that will make your day unforgettable at the scenic reservoir with an option of single kayaks, double kayaks, stand up paddleboards, and mountain bikes. Walkabout Creek Adventures is a dynamic adventure company dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences that are the perfect expression of Queensland’s sun-drenched lifestyle”.

Event Itinerary
Date – Saturday, 17 April 2021
Cost - $20 includes Kayaking or Stand Up Paddle Boarding, lunch and Bus
Pick up Nathan Campus – 8:00 am
Activities Start 9:00am. Depart approx 12:00pm

Limited to the first 14 students. You will receive an email confirmation 3 DAYS prior to the event date with final event details.

https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/griffithpay/src-pottery-class-tuesday-20-april-2021.html

THE CERAMIC STUDIO

Learn the art of wheel throwing in our Pottery Studio Everyone will be able to make 1 bowl each & paint while spinning on the wheel. Classes will run for approximately 1.5 hours.
The Ceramic Studio Interested in taking beginner pottery classes? Our Indooroopilly, Brisbane Studio has over 20 Pottery wheels and 5 experienced teachers ready to help you learn the techniques you need to make your own pieces.

Event Itinerary
Date - Tuesday, 20 April 2021
Cost - $15 includes Pottery class, food & transport
6.00 pm - Bus departing Nathan Campus
9.00 pm - Approx. Bus departs The Ceramic Studio

Limited to the first 10 students.

You will receive an email confirmation 3 DAYS prior to the event date with final event details.

https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/griffithpay/src-ifly-indoor-sky-diving.html

iFLY WORLD INDOOR SKYDIVING

“Your entire IFLY experience will last over an hour and the time does tend to fly! Your session will include a brief orientation with coaching from a highly trained flight instructor, plus your time in the air. Each flyer in your group flies two times”.

Event Itinerary

Date – Friday, 23 April 2021
Cost - $20 includes Flights, Food and Bus
Bus departs Nathan Campus: 8.00 am
Departs approx. 1.30 pm

Limited to the first 15 students

Important Information – Safety is the most important part of a great flight experience. So when you fly, we’ll be right by your side guiding your movement. All our instructors have trained long and hard to make sure you fly safe and have the time of your life.

· To prevent dangerous wind speeds, participants must weigh less than 136kg

· Women who are pregnant should not fly.

· People with recent back, neck, and heart issues should check with a doctor before flying.

· iFLY recommends that anyone with prior shoulder dislocations should not fly.

You will receive an email confirmation 3 DAYS prior to the event date with final event details.

https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/griffithpay/src-barista-course-April-2021.html

If you are serious about getting a job as a barista then you must do a Nationally Recognised barista course. Our 5-hour Barista course includes 2 hours of coffee art and results in a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment bearing the units of competency SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee and SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety (issued by CBD College, RTO# 91399).

We teach you how to use a coffee machine from scratch. With no prior experience, you will leave knowing how to: • Froth milk • Make espresso • Make all of the coffees that you would find in a café • Clean and maintain the coffee machine

Add our 2 hour coffee art class and you will not only get a nationally accredited certificate but you will also learn: • How to froth milk more effectively • Etching techniques • Fudge art techniques • Free Pouring techniques

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 20 March 2021

Costs: $30 includes Barista Course (Bring your own lunch)

Transport: make your own way to the venue

Ends approx 3:30 pm

Limited to the first 10 students

# You will receive an email confirmation 3 DAYS prior to the event date with all relevant final details (bus times, lunch etc.).

https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/griffithpay/src-gupsa-story-bridge-climb-wednesday-28-april-2021.html

STORY BRIDGE CLIMB

“Interested in seeing Brisbane city at night from a different view then don’t miss out on this opportunity to Experience climbing one of only 3 bridges in the world at Night. “You will then start the climb, rising past the road level. This is actually the steepest part of the climb and it’s over quickly so you can start enjoying the breathtaking views. Before you know it you are part of the skyline, 80 metres above sea level, with all of Brisbane magically before you”.-Source: http://www.sbac.net.au/climb-it/

Event Itinerary
Date – Wednesday, 28 APRIL, 2021
Bus departing 5.45 pm Climb starts 6.40 pm
Costs: $50! Includes Bridge Climb, Food and Bus. This experience would normally cost you $120 + transportation.
Limited to the first 9 students. You will receive an email confirmation 3 DAYS prior to the event date with final event details.