Join us to celebrate Himalaya Day 2025

May 29th, Himalaya Day, holds a special place in the history and heritage of the Australian Himalayan Foundation. This significant day marks the anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s trailblazing first ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953—a moment that not only reshaped mountaineering history but also laid the foundation for decades of humanitarian work in the Himalaya.

We invite you to join us in celebrating our shared love for the Himalaya and the humanitarian work that Sir Ed inspired. Together, we honour the resilience and strength of the people of the Himalaya and toast to the spirit of adventure and generosity that continues to drive our mission to uplift communities across the region.

AHF Events

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the AHF team, ambassadors and special guests, as we celebrate the spirit of the Himalaya. Enjoy a feast of delicious Indian or Nepalese cuisine, win fantastic raffle prizes and test your knowledge with Himalayan trivia. Come along and be inspired by powerful stories from the region and the latest updates on the life-changing impact of AHF’s programs.

Brisbane Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Wed, May 21st at 6:30pm
Location | The Bhatti Lounge
Tickets | $65

Nepalese Feast • Raffle Prizes • Himalayan Trivia • Special speaker • Updates from AHF

Speakers include AHF CEO Andrew Judge who has recently returned from Nepal's Solukhumbu region and AHF Director Edwin Trevor-Roberts, Co-Founder of the Gross National Happiness Centre of Australia. Edwin will also serve as MC for the evening.

Melbourne Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Thurs, May 29rd at 6:30pm
Location | Nepal Dining Room (Malvern East)
Tickets | $75

Nepalese Feast • Raffle Prizes • Himalayan Trivia • Guest speaker • Short film • Updates from AHF

Speakers include AHF supporter Hugo Boreham, who has been living and volunteering in Bhutan with AHF’s partner RENEW through DFAT’s New Colombo Plan and AHF's Head of Fundraising & Communications Alicia Crosariol. The event will be MC'ed by AHF Ambassador George Hillary (grandson of Sir Edmund Hillary) who will share a very special short film about summiting Ama Dablam with his family.

Canberra Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Thurs, May 29th at 6:30pm
Location | 7 by the Lake
Tickets | $75

Indian Feast • Raffle Prizes • Himalayan Trivia • Guest speaker • Updates from AHF

Speakers include Jono Lineen, Himalayan trekker and curator at the National Museum of Australia, and a presentation on AHF’s brand new fire prevention and management project in Nepal. The event will be hosted by AHF advisor and mountaineer, Professor Ken Baldwin.

Sydney Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Tues, June 3rd at 6:30pm
Location | Don't Tell Aunty (Surry Hills)
Tickets | $100

Indian Feast • Raffle Prizes • Himalayan Trivia • Guest speaker • Cultural performance • Updates from AHF

Speakers include AHF supporter Neill Johanson, architect, mountaineer and survivor of the 2015 Nepal earthquake and AHF’s Head of Fundraising & Communications, Alicia Crosariol. The event will be MC'ed by AHF Director and Paralympian Heath Francis OAM, with a special cultural performance by members of Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities Forum Australia (NINFA).

Southern Highlands (NSW) Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Weds, June 4th at 6pm
Location | Camellia Room, Taja Brasserie at the Moss Vale Services Club (Moss Vale)
Tickets | $75

Nepalese Feast • Raffle Prizes • Himalayan Trivia • Special speaker • Cultural performance • Updates from AHF

Speakers include AHF Founding Director and Himalayan author and expert Garry Weare and AHF CEO Andrew Judge. The event will be MC'ed by AHF Founding Chair Simon Balderstone, with a special performance by the Southern Highlands Nepalese Community dancers.

Hobart Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Wed, July 23rd at 6:30pm
Location | The Chowk Nepalese Pub
Tickets | $65

Nepalese Feast • Raffle Prizes • Himalayan Trivia • Guest speaker • Updates from AHF

Speakers include Rati Maharjan, a former teacher trainer with REED Nepal in Solukhumbu and AHF Program Manager Harley Trickett, who will share insights from their experiences in Nepal. The event will be MC'ed by AHF supporter and volunteer teacher trainer Roger O'Meagher.

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AHF Caps

Support the Australian Himalayan Foundation in style with our new AHF Cap! Made from navy blue heavy brushed cotton, it features an embroidered AHF logo in white, a structured 6-panel design, a pre-curved brim and an adjustable fabric strap with metal buckle—perfect for your next adventure. AHF Caps will be available at events for $40—or pre-order yours when you purchase your Himalaya Day tickets for a special price of $35!

Your Impact

All donations and funds raised from Himalaya Day events go towards funding our continued work with communities in Nepal, Bhutan and Ladakh, India through our environmental, education and health programs. Learn more about our work and explore our latest Annual Report.

About the Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF)

The Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF) was founded in 2002 by a group of mountain-loving friends galvanised Sir Edmund Hillary’s philanthropic work. Their goal: to improve the quality of life for the resilient people they met in the Himalaya.

From the beginning, AHF has worked hand-in-hand with organisations in Nepal, Bhutan and Ladakh - reinforcing a bond that began with the Sherpas helping the first Western mountaineers summit Himalayan peaks. We work exclusively with local organisations that have strong links with the communities they serve and who share our vision, purpose and goals.

We are an independent, non-faith-based, Australian charity with full DFAT accreditation and tax deductibility. Our programs focus on education, health and the environment.

AHF thrives thanks to the support of a vibrant and dedicated community that includes trekkers, storytellers and Himalayan partners, all united by a deep connection to the region and each other.

With thanks to raffle prize donors including Young Henrys Brewery, Verve Portraits, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys and Bogong Equipment.