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Entries in this list are alphabetical. As such, no preference for any organisation or supplier should be construed. See the separate Notices page for local events, services, blogs etc.
​Forums & Groups

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPilgrimsontheCamino/
Australian Pilgrims on the Camino is a Facebook group set up to enable pilgrims to ask questions and share information, experiences and feelings about the Camino de Santiago. Its membership is primarily but not exclusively Australian.

http://bluemountainscamino.com/
Blue Mountains Australia Supporters of the Camino meets on the last Saturday of most months. The meeting is often preceded by a training walk.

http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/
Camino de Santiago Forum - whatever you have thought to ask has probably already been asked and answered here. Guests can read posts but only members can ask questions or contribute responses.


www.facebook.com/groups/central.coast.camino.group/
The Central Coast Camino Group meets on a monthly basis. A different area of the Central Coast, NSW will be used for each meeting and the format will normally include a walk followed by Camino discussion over coffee. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/690677994677930/
The Newcastle Camino Group will be meeting on the 1st Saturday of the month. Check their Fb page for meeting details.


Organisations

http://www.afotc.org/
The Australian Friends of the Camino is based in Adelaide. A regular newsletter is sent to members and later made available on the website. A credential (pilgrim passport) is available to members of this Association.

http://www.csj.org.uk/
The U.K. Confraternity of St James has a detailed website which gives information about each of the Camino routes. It also has an excellent FAQ section. Guidebooks are available through the Bookshop and a credential is available to Confraternity members.


Planning & Practical Information

​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQod4qGAJPwNFQGw_YOEjOQ
Don't Stop Walking is a series of videos from Australian filmmaker Andrew Suzuki. The videos are entertaining and informative with lots of practical advice for pilgrims.


santiago.forwalk.org/en/
Forwalk has information about several of the Camino routes complete with maps, information about villages, sites and accommodation as well as the opportunity to read and post reviews. It can be used to make your own printed guide or to download a GPS track of your chosen route.

http://www.godesalco.com/plan
The Godesalco website contains an interactive planning tool for a number of the pilgrim routes in Spain and in France. The coverage includes the Camino Francés, Vía de la Plata (from Seville) and the Via Podiensis (from Le Puy-en-Velay in France). Put in your stages and it will give you a daily profile complete with accommodation availability.

http://www.pilgrimsinsydney.org/pack-list.html
A sample pack list from one of our members.


http://www.pilgrimsinsydney.org/shoelace-tying.html
A shoelace tying method to prevent blisters.


Podcasts


https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/my-camino-the-podcast
My Camino - the Podcast will explore pilgrims' motivation for undertaking their Camino, what they carried and where they stayed. It will also explore the mystical nature of the Camino and what makes it so special to so many pilgrims around the globe. Hosted by Sydney broadcaster and producer Dan Mullins.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/project-camino/id1215340617?mt=2​
Project Camino is a podcast hosted by Brendan Bolton. Interviews with inspiring people who share their Camino stories and how they have taken the lessons learnt on the Camino home with them.


Supplies/Equipment

http://www.santiagodecompostela.me/
Camino Forum Shop has a range of Camino-related items including credentials.


https://www.trekandtravel.com.au/home.asp
Trek and Travel 447 Kent Street, Sydney sells outdoor clothing and equipment. They also stock Camino guidebooks.
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Our next meeting will be at 12:30pm on Saturday 1 May 2021 at Cheers Bar, Sydney.