To view more events please select a date from the calendar on the left. To view all events click here. Saturday 8 March

FORT DENISON HERITAGE TOUR

Time: 12.15pm and 2.30pm (Sat 1 to Sun 9 March)
Cost: $27 adult, $20 child, $24 concession (includes ferry transfer and guided tour)
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: NSW National Parks and Wildlife.

Time: 9.30am – 5pm (8 and 9 March)
Cost: $18 adult, $9 child, $40 family (2 adults and 2 children)
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Australian National Maritime Museum.

Time: 10am – 3.30pm (departs every 30 minutes for a 75-minute cruise)
Cost: FREE for all children plus one parent or guardian if associated with a charity; $5 for all other adults
Location: 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.

Proudly presented by: Commercial Vessel Association of NSW in association with NSW Maritime and Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority.

Time: 10am– 3pm (Saturday 8 March), 10am– 4pm (Sunday 9 March)
Cost: FREE
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: International Marine Sports.

Time: 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (1, 2, 8 and 9 March)
Cost: $35 per person
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Pro Dive.

Time: 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm (1, 2, 8, 9 March)
Cost: $65 per person
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Pro Dive.

Time: 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)
Cost: $109 per person with own scuba equipment, $159 with Pro Dive equipment.
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Pro Dive.

Time: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.00pm (1, 2, 5, 8, 9 March)
Cost: $11 adult, $5 child, $8 concession, $25 family (2 adults and 2 children)
Location: 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

Proudly presented by Army History Unit, The Royal Australia Artillery Historical Company

Time: 1pm (1, 4, 7 and 8 March)
Cost: $125 (includes equipment)
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Plunge Diving

GUIDED SNORKEL AT CHOWDER BAY

Time: 1pm (2, 3 and 8 March)
Cost: $35 (includes equipment)
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Plunge Diving.

Time: 10am to 8pm (8-9 March)
Cost: FREE
Location: 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.avantemarine.com.au

Proudly presented by: Avante Marine Group.

Time: 4pm – 5pm
Cost: FREE
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: International Marine Sports.

SUPERBOAT GP EXPO – FREE

Time: From noon – 8pm (8 & 9 March). Presentation ceremonies held at 5pm.
Cost: FREE
Location: Cockle Bay , Darling Harbour

Enjoy the first Sydney Superboat GP Expo at Darling Harbour featuring the Class One Powerboats, Supercats and Thundercats up close. The first Sydney Superboat Grand Prix will be held on Sydney Harbour, as the Superboats race at up to 220km/hour from Fort Denison to Shark Island and back.*. There'll also be fashion parades, a boat show, the Thundercat Celebrity Challenge and an evening concert at Darling Harbour (the celebrity challenge and concert is on Saturday only) as well as award presentations to the race-winners.

Additional information and bookings:
W: www.sydneysuperboatgrandprix.com.au

*The Superboat Grand Prix takes place on Sydney Harbour on Saturday for the Bayliner Pole Position "Shoot Out" at 2pm and the Superboat Grand Prix race on Sunday from 3pm. There are many places to watch the races, and you should view the website to see which location suits you best.

Proudly presented by International Marine Sports

AUDI SYDNEY HARBOUR OFFSHORE YACHT RACE

Time: Starts 6pm Friday 7 March and a separate Sydney Newcastle race starts at 9am Saturday 8 March and finishes at Newcastle
Cost: FREE
Location: Best vantage point for spectators is Nielsen Park (via Vaucluse Road
Double Bay)

The inaugural 213 nautical mile race will bring some of Australia 's best known grand prix ocean races to the start line off Nielsen Park in Sydney Harbour before the fleet heads to a laid mark near Crowdy Head on the NSW mid north coast then back to the finish line at Newcastle .

Additional information:
W: www.cyca.com.au or sydneynewcastle.cyca.com.au

Proudly presented by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia and Audi Australia.

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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.