Ruby Retreat 2026

July 3-6th, 2026

Land's Edge
Chowder Bay, Sydney Harbour, NSW

Join us for an amazing weekend

We're excited to invite you to Ruby Retreat 2026 — a long weekend of hacking, learning, and socialising with fellow Rubyists, right on Sydney Harbour.

While there is a focus on Ruby, we welcome anyone interested in programming or web technologies to join us.

Expect great code, great company, and a great view. We hope you can join us!

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Retreat Highlights

Outdoor Coding! 👩‍💻

Gaming & Fun! 🕹️

Natural Beauty! 😍

Great Coffee! ☕️

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Enthusiastic Encouragement! 👍

Community! 🥰

Sunshine! ☀️

Adventure! 🌲

The Venue

Land's Edge Harbour Lodge
Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman NSW 2088

Tucked inside Sydney Harbour National Park, the venue is right on the water. When you're ready to step away from the keyboard, you can bushwalk the headland trails, swim, snorkel, or kayak straight from the beach.

We will provide more information on how to get there closer to the event.

Map

Getting There

We'll send out detailed public transport information closer to the event. We plan to offer a shuttle to the venue from the nearest public transport hub at Mosman, let us know in your ticket purchase if you would like to make use of this.

By Car

Chowder Bay is accessible by car from the Sydney CBD via the Harbour Bridge. Further parking details will be shared closer to the event.

By Train & Bus

From Sydney Airport: Take the train to Wynyard Station. From Wynyard, catch the B-Line bus to Mosman. We will provide a shuttle service from Mosman to the venue.

Plan Your Trip

Frequently Asked Questions

🛏️ What are the sleeping arrangements?

Every full-weekend ticket includes a bunk bed onsite at the venue. Please note that tenting is not permitted on site, so you'll need to bring your own bedding — a sleeping bag and pillow are ideal. You're also very welcome to stay offsite if you prefer; we'll share accommodation suggestions in the Mosman/Sydney area closer to the event.

🛜 Will there be internet access at the camp?

Yes, the venue will have wifi available and 4G/5G internet access.

🎂 I'm under 18, can I come?

Unfortunately, we can't accommodate unaccompanied minors, please look into meetups and workshops in your area. If a parent is attending then we may be able to make arrangements. Please contact us before purchasing your ticket.

🍽️ I have complicated dietary requirements, will you be able to feed me?

We are committed to providing food and drinks to accommodate all attendees needs, just let us know your requirements during ticket purchase and we will make sure you are catered for. If you have severe allergies please include this information and bring along your EpiPen.

🎟️ Can I attend for just one day?

Yes! Day tickets are available at half the price of a full-weekend ticket. When purchasing, simply choose which day you'd like to attend. Please note that day tickets do not include onsite accommodation.

🌈 Do you offer opportunity/diversity tickets?

We do! If you identify as part of a group that is underrepresented in tech, you can apply for an opportunity ticket. Opportunity tickets work exactly the same as regular ones.

If you would like to help us extend the reach of these tickets, you can make a donation via the tickets page.

📸 Where did all these wonderful photos come from?

Photos from previous events are courtesy of DylanFM and Merrin Macleod.