MacAlpine Club

We promise this is the last time we will do this in 2026 but ladies and gentlemen it’s time to put your hands together for your new Japan trip dad… Aidan Mannasz

Aidan first joined the club in 2025 and had absolutely no mates, but 3 trips later (Thredbo, New Zealand and Japan ) he has somehow forced his way into all our lives and it seems he is here to stay.

Aidan claims he is fluent in Japanese 🇯🇵 but don’t let that fool you, it’s all Google Translate and anime shows that have taught him what to say. If you hear him confidently speaking Japanese, there’s a very high chance he’s just ordering ramen or asking where the nearest onsen is.

Aidan strives to have the most nonchalant vibe and approach to life in Macalpine, but deep down he really does care. He makes an effort to ensure everyone is well fed on the trips by cooking some of the best meals you may ever get the chance to eat 🍳🔥. And not only is the food mouth-watering and an absolute feast… so is Aidan when he cooks as it is apparently compulsory that he is topless, accompanied only by a single tea towel flung over his shoulder.

As an avid gym goer, weakness isn’t something Aidan likes to associate himself with… but one thing that will always get him is the charm and good looks of this year’s Vice President because Aidan ALWAYS buys him countless drinks. So if you see Trip Dad out and about tonight, buy him a drink, he has probably already spent all his money on Groves.

But in all seriousness, Aidan has become an absolute staple of the club over the last year. Whether it’s cooking up a storm, organising chaos behind the scenes, or just being someone everyone loves having around, he genuinely makes every trip better

So please raise your glasses for your 2027 Japan Trip Dad…
Aidan Mannasz

The people have spoken... it's time to introduce our 2027 Japan trip coordinators! First up Izzy 🥂

Introducing Izzy, the undisputed queen of committing to the idea of skiing. No one’s entirely sure if she actually likes skiing, or just the aesthetic of it all, the outfits, the gear, the après lineup before somewhat gracefully completing one green run and calling it a day.

Give Izzy a theme or even the slightest excuse, and she’s taking it to unnecessary but deeply impressive extremes. Subtlety has never been part of her brand, and honestly, thank god for that.

She firmly believes her New Zealand blood has rendered her immune to sub-zero temperatures. Science may suggest otherwise, but Izzy will confidently attribute her resilience to genetics and absolutely not to the industrial-strength alcohol blanket she’s built up on a night out. Regardless of its merit, she uses this as an excuse to wear practically nothing in the snow on a night out.

Now stepping confidently into her Japan “mum” role, Izzy is ready to put her outfits, elite planning skills, and very minimal knowledge of Japanese to extremely ambitious use. She’s convinced this will be the best trip yet, and honestly, she might be right.

At any function, she will inevitably be found cornering someone to ask for photos of their dog, their cat, their neighbour’s dog she’s seen them all and wants updates.

Last Thursday was heavenly 🪽

It was so much fun seeing you all, having a dance and dressing up 🥂

Hopefully the 777 theme brought everyone some good luck 😉

A huge thank you to for hosting us 🩵

All the photos from the event will be linked in the bio 📸

☁️ 7 MINUTES IN HEAVEN ☁️
Heaven is calling… and it’s pouring beers 🍺

They say 7 is a lucky number… we’re taking that as a sign 😇✨

7th of May.
7 Minutes in Heaven.

If that’s not fate, we don’t know what is.

Grab your halos, throw on your wings, and get ready for a night where angels might look innocent…but will be partying all night long (stay tuned for after’s🤫😆)

Whether you’re on the beers or living your best life with a crispy savvy b, this is your official invite to ascend. 🍺🥂 We’re taking over 7th Day Brewery for one heavenly night of good drinks, good music, and even better company.

WHAT YOUR TICKET GETS YOU:
🍸 A drink on arrival because even angels need a warm-up.
🤫 Exclusive MacAlpine merch.
🕺 DJs spinning all night.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
☁️ Theme: 7 Minutes in Heaven — wings, halos, all white, Greek gods, anything heavenly you can think of 😇
📍 Location: 7th Day Brewery, Brookvale
📅 Date: 7th May 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00pm
Come for the drinks, stay for the chaos, and leave with memories! Whether you’re catching up with friends or making new connections, we cannot wait to see you there.

Tickets are LIMITED, and they will sell out ⚠️
They will be dropping Thursday @ 5pm 🎟️

See you in Heaven 🤍🍾

It’s time for NEW ZEALAND 2026!!!⛷️
The trip of a lifetime is back, buckle up for a shredders dream, 10-days in Queenstown, New Zealand, from the 21st to the 30th of September. APPLICATIONS OPENING THIS THURSDAY, 2nd of APRIL 🚨🚨🚨
For the incredible price of $2,899 the trip is inclusive of:
🇳🇿 10 days in Queenstown
🏂⛷️6 days of shredding (ski/snowboarding at Cardrona, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables)
✈️ Return flights to Queenstown + all airport and ski transfers 🚌
🚡🎿 Ski passes + discounted rental gear offers
🏫 9 nights accommodation in the heart of Queenstown
🕺🥵 The HOTTEST trip merch
🍸🍻Pub crawls and discounted drinks across Queenstown venues
9 EPIC themed nights out all organised just for YOU 🫵🕺 (Including a final group dinner on the last night to farewell the trip of a lifetime 🍽️)

This trip is one you won’t want to miss, being the perfect mix of the best snow, parties and unforgettable moments, the kind you’ll be talking about long after it’s over. Enough debating it, you know you want to come, so just lock it in, pack your bags, and get ready for a trip you’ll wish you could relive all over again!!!

Kickstart is back and better than ever!!!!🥳
Kickstart is that time of the year to meet the lovely MacAlpine execs😎join the MacAlpine family🏡and get all the info about the upcoming trips (hint hint shredbo and nz) and all the upcoming events (hint hint luau🌴🥥)

If that’s not enough to get you to our stall we will also be giving out goodies and prizes from our amazing sponsors to give away to our nearest and dearest MacAlpine members. AND all members who sign up over kickstart will enter a raffle to win a 5 DAY UNI WEEK SKI PASS TO THREDBO. So don’t miss out on stopping by❄️

⏰Friday the 21st, Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th 10am-3pm

SEE YOU THERE✌️