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12.15pm and 2.30pm (Sat 1 to Sun 9 March)
$27 adult, $20 child, $24 concession (includes ferry transfer and guided tour)
Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour National Park
Join a half hour tour of Australia's only Martello Tower with a National Parks and Wildlife Service guide. Explore its fascinating history, enjoy a magnificent 360 degree view of Sydney and its harbour and join in as Fort Denison celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9247 5033
W www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
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From 11am (1 and 2 March)
FREE
Sydney Harbour – numerous vantage points around the harbour foreshore and a selection of on-water viewing craft. Or Join Middle Harbour Yacht Club and experience the shoreside activities.
This sailing spectacular features over 250 yachts battling it out in a highly competitive two day racing championship.
Additional information:
W www.sydneyharbourregatta.com
W www.mhyc.com.au
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9am (1, 2, 4 and 9 March)
$75 (including equipment hire)
Plunge Diving, 11A Chowder Bay Road, Mosman
Chowder Bay is home to some rare and wonderful marine life, including the amazing angler fish, seahorse, and beautiful pipe fish. Enjoy the harbour’s underwater world with Plunge Diving’s experienced guides. Plunge Diving is the only dive centre actually located on Sydney Harbour.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9969 5733
W www.plungediving.com.au
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10am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (1, 2, 8 and 9 March)
$35 per person
Fairlight Beach, Esplanade Park, off Fairlight Crescent, North Harbour (Meet at Fairlight Pool - east end of beach)
Explore Fairlight Bay with a mask and fins and discover many of the fascinating marine creatures, including rays, octopuses and blue groupers, which flourish in the safety of Sydney Harbour.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9264 6177
W www.prodive.com.au
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10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm (1, 2, 8, 9 March)
$65 per person
Manly Cove, Ocean Netted Pool, West Esplanade Manly (meet at beach between Manly Wharf and Oceanworld)
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 Manly Cove Reserve, with some surprising and awesome guests!
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9264 6177
W www.prodive.com.au
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7.45am Rose Bay Ferry Wharf, 8am Manly Yacht Club jetty (except 9 March which departs 1 hour earlier), 12.45pm Rose Bay Ferry Wharf, 1pm Manly Yacht Club jetty. (1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 March)
$109 per person with own scuba equipment, $159 with Pro Dive equipment.
Various including Magic Point, South Head, Long Reef, Old Man’s Hat, Dee Why Wide, Blue Fish and The Valiant
Explore Sydney Harbour from a different angle - underwater! Enjoy a double dive from the most luxurious dive boat in Sydney. Come and enjoy the best water clarity in more than 100 years and discover the ever increasing diversity of marine life that the harbour sustains.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9264 6177
W www.prodive.com.au
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10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.00pm (1, 2, 5, 8, 9 March)
$11 adult, $5 child, $8 concession, $25 family (2 adults and 2 children)
Corner North Fort Road and North Head Scenic Drive, Manly
Discover North Fort’s WWII 9.2 inch gun emplacements, underground tunnels and the National Artillery Museum. View a feature display of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour in WWII, enjoy unsurpassed views of the harbour from the North Fort Cafe and stroll along Australia's Memorial Walk which honours those who served in the defence of Australia in peace or war.
Additional information and bookings: T (02) 9976 6102
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1pm (1, 4, 7 and 8 March)
$125 (includes equipment)
Chowder Bay, Mosman
Plunge Diving will introduce you to the amazing underwater world of Sydney Harbour and help you search for Chowder Bay’s famous seahorses. Our small group size and expert instructors ensure a safe, educational and fun experience.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9969 5733
W www.plungediving.com.au
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10am – 5pm (Sunday 2 March)
FREE
Chowder Bay Road, Chowder Bay
Discover the beauty and diversity of Chowder Bay and find out why leading universities have joined with government agencies to create a research centre specialising in the marine ecosystems of ports and harbours. Chowder Bay is considered by scientists as one of the world's richest marine environments. Come along and see the scientists in action on a fun and educational day with seminars, displays and activities for all ages.
Additional information:
T (02) 8969 2100
W www.harbourtrust.gov.au
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10am – 5pm (last session 4pm) Sunday 2 March
FREE
Building 1, Chowder Bay Road, Chowder Bay
Venture out into the harbour on a sea raft. Learn how to paddle forwards, backwards and do 360 degree turns while viewing picturesque Chowder Bay from the water. (Suitable for children 8 years and over).
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9969 0038
W www.landsedge.com.au
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10am – 2.45pm
$5 per person
Shark Island, Sydney Harbour
Shark Island is the perfect destination for a weekend picnic. Bring your own picnic, drinks, sunscreen and blanket and catch a Matilda Cruise ferry shuttle from Circular Quay to the beautiful island. Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9247 5033
W www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
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12 noon (Sunday 2 March)
Standard Greenwich Baths entry fee – $3.20 adult, $2.10 child
Greenwich Baths, Albert Street, Greenwich
Learn about the magical marine life found on our doorstep and find out how to care for it so that it can be enjoyed by future generations. The Australian Marine Conservation Society, a not-for-profit charity, works to create marine national parks, save ocean wildlife and make fisheries sustainable.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9438 5922
W www.greenwichbaths.com.au
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1pm (2, 3 and 8 March)
$35 (includes equipment)
Plunge Diving, 11A Chowder Bay Road, Mosman
Learn about the habitats and lives of the harbour’s marine creatures. We begin the adventure with a briefing on what type of marine life can be found in Sydney Harbour and then go in search of resident seahorses, octopus, rays and more with our experienced instructors.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9969 5733
W www.plungediving.com.au
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6.15pm – 8pm (including refreshments) Monday 3 March
FREE
Australian National Maritime Museum Theatre
Robert Fildes lectures on Port Jackson – past, present and future.
Additional information and bookings: T (02) 9298 3888
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10am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pm (Sunday 2 March)
$55 per person
Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Spit Bridge, Mosman. Meet at Flying Fish office on the water front.
Learn to sail on Sydney Harbour. Experience the thrill of yachting in a safe and friendly environment. This course introduces newcomers to the wonderful sport of sailing on board one of the Flying Fish Beneteau 40.7 yachts. By the end of the course you will have experienced basic crew work, as well as helming on different points of sail.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9976 6714
W www.flyingfishonline.com
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10.30am – 1.30pm (Sunday 2 March)
FREE
Parsley Bay Reserve, Parsley Road, Vaucluse
Celebrate 100 years of Woollahra Council's care of this beautiful harbourside reserve. Come and enjoy this fun family event with children's activities, walks, talks and the chance to learn about the resident eastern water dragons.
Additional information:
T (02) 9391 7057
W www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
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1k course 9.30am and 2k course 10.10am (Sunday 2 March)
$40 per person
Man O’ War Steps, Royal Botanic Gardens
Two courses covering 1km and 2km starting from the Man O’ War Steps towards Fort Denison into farm cove and return. The race celebrates Sydney’s commitment to a clean harbour. Swim the classic or join the cheering crowd.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T 0413 626 244
W www.sydneyharbourswim.com
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9.30am – 4pm (Sunday 2 March)
$195
Wharf 7, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
Enjoy an exhilarating six hour sailing adventure on a restored 19th century tall ship, one of only four of its kind operating in the world.
Bookings essential:
T (02) 9298 3888
W www.shf.org.au
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9am – 5pm (Sunday 2 March)
FREE
Various locations around Sydney Harbour.
Become a volunteer for the day and help clean up Sydney Harbour. Clean Up Australia Day is a fun and easy event and everyone can take part. Just pick your site and bring along gloves, sturdy shoes, sunglasses and sun protection.
Additional Information:
T 1800 282 329
W www.cleanup.org.au
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6.15pm – 8pm (including refreshments) Tuesday 4 March
FREE
Australian National Maritime Museum Theatre
The Sydney Whale Watching Operators Group was formed to conserve and protect our ocean wildlife including the 10,000 whales who migrate along our coastline every year. This educational lecture will cover the group’s fascinating work in whale watching, conservation and whale research.
Additional information and bookings: T (02) 9298 3888
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11am – 12pm (Tuesday 4 March)
FREE
Paddington Library, Paddington Town Hall, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
Children and parents are invited to come along and listen to harbour themed stories and activities aimed at teaching children about marine animals and the importance of protecting our harbour.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9391 7988
W www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
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4pm – 5pm (Wednesday 5 March)
FREE
Watsons Bay Library, Dunbar House, Clovelly Street, Watsons Bay
Children and parents are invited to come along and listen to harbour themed stories and activities aimed at teaching children about marine animals and the importance of protecting our harbour.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9337 1118
W www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
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6.15pm – 8.30pm (Thursday 6 March)
$25 (includes refreshments)
ANZ Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Pyrmont
Well-known and highly respected yachtsman and boat builder, Sean Langman will talk on boats and the boat people of Sydney Harbour.
Bookings essential: T (02) 9298 3844
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11am – 12pm (Thursday 6 March)
FREE
Double Bay Central Library (junior area), 548 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Children and parents are invited to come along and listen to harbour themed stories and activities aimed at teaching children about marine animals and the importance of protecting our harbour.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9391 7107
W www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
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10am to 8pm (8-9 March)
FREE
Cockle Bay Marina and Palm Grove
Avante Marine celebrates 20 years in Australia for US boating icon, Bayliner, along with US brands, Trophy, Meridian and Maxum, will all be on display.
Additional information: www.avantmarine.com.au
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4pm – 5pm (Saturday 8 March)
FREE
Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour
Watch celebrities compete in a slalom course in fast inflatable boats to win prize money for their nominated charity.
Additional information: www.sydneysuperboatgrandprix.com.au
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9.30am – 5pm (8 and 9 March)
$18 adult, $9 child, $40 family (2 adults and 2 children)
Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour
Sydney's classic harbourside festival celebrates all things nautical with displays of maritime craft and more than 100 boats from graceful yachts to streamlined speed boats.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9298 3777
W www.anmm.gov.au/2008cwbf
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10am – 3.30pm (departs every 30 minutes for a 75-minute cruise) Saturday 8 March
FREE for all children plus one parent or guardian if associated with a charity; $5 for all other adults
Departs from King Street Wharves 8 & 9, King Street Wharf
Support Sydney kids by taking a child on a FREE Sydney Harbour cruise. The majority of the money raised will be shared between nine major children’s charities: The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Variety the Children’s Charity, Friends of STARTTS, Mayumari, Telstra Child Flight, Royal Fare West Childrens’ Health Scheme, Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick and Wesley Mission.
All children must travel with an adult.
Additional information: Vessels will depart every 30 minutes for a 75 minute cruise.
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2pm – 3pm (Saturday 8 March), 3pm – 4pm (Sunday 9 March)
FREE
Pit area, Wharf 3, White Bay
This Australian Offshore Superboat Series event will take place on Sydney Harbour for the first time with more than 20 boats. Using the natural amphitheatre of the harbour, the Superboat Grand Prix will showcase the world’s most exciting water sport.
Additional information: www.sydneysuperboatgrandprix.com.au
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10am – 4pm (Sunday 9 March)
FREE
Marine Biological Park, Pacific Street, Watsons Bay (no parking on-site)
Join us for a rare opportunity to learn about the charming colonial cottage at Camp Cove. The cottage was built in 1881 for Russian scientist, Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay and was the site of the first scientific studies of Sydney's marine environment. The fully restored private home has a beautiful vantage point and is only open a few times a year.
Additional information:
T (02) 8969 2100
W www.harbourtrust.gov.au
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7am – 11am (Sunday 9 March)
FREE
Lavender Bay
This competitive paddling and swimming event starts at Lavender Bay and finishes at Manly – the perfect way to see Sydney Harbour.
Additional information: www.bridgetobeach.com.au
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Disclaimer: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is the coordinator of the 2008 Sydney Harbour Week. Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is not, however, responsible for organising individual events that take place under the 2008 Sydney Harbour Week banner, and it makes no representations or warranties.
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