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HARBOUR SNORKELLING DISCOVERY TOUR - CAMP COVE

Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm and 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: $30 adult, $25 child
Location: Camp Cove Beach, Watson's Bay (end of Cliff St)

Explore the underwater wonders of Sydney's famous harbour with experienced Marine Biologist snorkelling instructors from the Marine Discovery Centre. Meet and learn about some of our colourful locals - cuttlefish, seastars, and of course, the ever-friendly Blue Groper - the official State fish of NSW. This is a fun day for the entire family!
Bookings essential: Please call 02 9300 0974 or email bookings@marinediscovery.org.au
Proudly presented by: Woollahra Council / MDC Bondi Beach.

5th ANNUAL SYDNEY HARBOUR SWIM CLASSIC

Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Cost: $40 adult, $25 under 18 years
Location: Man O' War Steps, Royal Botanic Gardens

This race covers 1.6 km (1 nautical mile) from the Man O' War steps to Fort Denison and back. The race celebrates Sydney's commitment to a clean harbour and water. Swim the Classic or join the cheering crowd.
Bookings essential: Register online at www.sydneyharbourswim.com or call 0413 626 244.
Additional Information: Minimum entry age is 13 years. Average swim time is 30 – 35 minutes.
Proudly presented by: Sydney Harbour Swim Classic.

GUIDED SNORKEL AT SHELLY BEACH

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm (every hour from 10.00am until 4.00pm)
Cost: $25 per person
Location: Shelly Beach, Manly

Explore the Cabbage Tree Bay Marine Reserve and see the wonderful aquatic creatures: rays, octopuses, blue gropers, schools of fish and many other animals flourishing in the safety of this reserve.
Bookings essential: Please call 1800 820 820 or visit www.prodive.com.
Additional Information: Meet at Pro Dive Shop, 169 Pittwater Road, Manly.
Proudly presented by: Pro Dive.

SAIL EXPO – LIFESTYLES FREE

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Cockle Bay , Darling Harbour

A must for sailing enthusiasts, this massive display features a wide range of boating lifestyles. It includes the latest in luxury, racing and cruising yachts, trailer yachts and rigs, dinghies, marine gear, sailing charters and holidays and much much more.
Additional information: www.sailexpo.com.au
Proudly presented by: Sail Expo.

TUNNELS, TRACKS AND TALES

Time: 10.30am and 1.30pm
Cost: $8 adults, $5 concession, $20 Family
Location: Chowder Bay and Georges Heights

Discover the natural beauty and military history of Chowder Bay and Georges Heights . This informative 1.5 hour walking tour includes barracks, tunnels, 1870s fortifications and spectacular views of Sydney Harbour .
Bookings essential: Please call 02 8969 2131.
Proudly presented by: Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.

AUDI SYDNEY HARBOUR REGATTA

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

The Audi Sydney Regatta is a highly competitive two-day yacht racing championship set to attract the most prestigious yachts and classes. The inaugural event will feature more than 200 yachts, racing in 10 classes on four-course areas on Sydney Harbour. There are three races scheduled for each day, starting from 11.00am.
Additional information: www.sydneyharbourregatta.com or call 02 9969 1244.
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.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY

Time: All day
Cost: FREE
Location: Various locations around Sydney Harbour

Why not volunteer to help clean up the harbour? Clean Up Australia Day is fun, easy and everyone can take part. Just find a site and bring along gloves, sturdy shoes, sunglasses and sun protection.
Additional information: Please call 1800 282 329 or visit www.cleanup.com.au.
Proudly presented by: Clean Up Australia.

Disclaimer: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is the coordinator of the 2006 Sydney Harbour Week. Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is not, however, responsible for organising individual events that take place under the 2006 Sydney Harbour Week banner, and it makes no representations or warranties.

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