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2006 CLASSIC & WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL

Time: 9.30am – 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday
Cost: $18 adult, $9 child, $40 family
Location: Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Darling Harbour

Sydney's classic harbourside celebration of more than 100 boats, from graceful yachts to streamlined speedboats, is also a marketplace of all things nautical with displays of maritime crafts.
Additional information: Please call 02 9298 3777.
Proudly presented by: Australian National Maritime Museum.

COASTAL BUSHWALK – CHRISTISON TO GAP PARK

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Christison Park – Old South Head Road, Vaucluse. Meet at the Grandstand

Explore the beautiful, rugged and historical coastal cliff landscape of Vaucluse on a guided bushwalk from Christison Park to Gap Park. Learn about the native plants of the area. Admire the ocean and harbour views from the cliff and discover the area's history.
Additional information: Please call 02 9391 7057.
Proudly presented by: Woollahra Council.

COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACT TOURS & BBQ LUNCH

Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Meet at Balmoral Beach Rotunda

Come along to a tour of environmental works conducted in the bushland and foreshores of Mosman.
Additional Information: Tours depart at 10.00am with a FREE BBQ lunch at Balmoral beach. To book, please call 02 9978 4000.
Proudly presented by: Mosman Council.

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm (every 1.5 hours from 10.00am until 4.00pm)
Cost: $45 per person
Location: Shelly Beach, Manly

Take the plunge with this introduction to scuba diving. Your first taste of breathing underwater will reveal a world of aquatic wildlife prospering in the safety of the Cabbage Tree Bay Marine Reserve.
Bookings essential: Please call 1800 820 820 or visit www.prodive.com
Additional Information: Meet at Pro Dive Shop, 169 Pittwater Road, Manly, 30 minutes before your scheduled time.
Proudly presented by: Pro Dive.

KIDS AFLOAT

Time: 10.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Free for all children plus one parent / guardian. $5 for additional adults
Location: Departs from King St Wharves 7 & 8, Darling Harbour. Vessels depart every 30 minutes for a 75 minute cruise.

Support Sydney's kids in need by taking a child on a free Sydney Harbour cruise. A percentage of the money raised will be shared between 10 major children's charities: The Children's Hospital at Westmead, CanTeen, Cure Our Kids, Mayumari, Starlight Children's Foundation, Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick, Telstra Child Flight, Uniting Care Burnside, Variety the Children's Charity, STARTTS and Wesley Mission.
Proudly presented by: Charter Vessel Association of NSW.

SYDNEY 38 ONE DESIGN INTERNATIONS CUP

Time: 11.00am
Cost: N/A – Spectator activity only. Participants enter through Middle Harbour Yacht Club.
Location: Middle Harbour Yacht Club

The splendour of One Design yacht racing will be on display when local and international competitors compete in the Sydney 38 One Design Internations Cup. Some of the most highly skilled sailors will take to the starting line for this inaugural challenge which is expected to attract a fleet of more than 40 yachts.
Additional Information: Please call 02 9969 1244 or visit www.sydney38classassociation.com
Proudly presented by: Middle Harbour Yacht Club

NORTH FORT GUIDED TOUR

Time: 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm
Cost: $11 adult, $5 child, $8 concession, $25 family
Location: Corner North Fort Rd and North Head Scenic Dr, Manly

A visit to North Fort is packed with defence artefacts and stories from colonial days to WWII. See its historic fortifications, the National Artillery Museum with its artillery weapons and a fascinating display on the WWII Japanese submarine attack.
Additional Information: Please call 02 9976 6102 (Tuesday – Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm). Tickets will be available from North Fort Café.
Proudly presented by: Army History Unit / The Royal Australian Artillery History Company.

HARBOUR ROCKPOOL DISCOVERY TOUR - FAIRLIGHT, MANLY

Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Fairlight Beach, Manly

Discover the fascinating marine creatures of the harbour rockpools. A fun activity that will give you a greater appreciation of our harbour and the creatures that live in it!
Bookings essential: Please call 02 9300 0974 or email bookings@marinediscovery.org.au
Additional Information: You'll need sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting wet. Don't forget your hat and sunscreen.
Proudly presented by: NSW Maritime / MDC Bondi Beach.

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