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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: 10am – 5pm
Cost: FREE
Location: 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 or www.sims.org.au

Proudly presented by: Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.

Time: 10am – 5pm (last session 4pm)
Cost: FREE
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Land's Edge Sydney Harbour.

Time: 10am – 2.45pm
Cost: $5 per person
Location: 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):
Matilda Cruises ticket booths Pier 26 Darling Harbour or Wharf 6 Circular Quay.
T (02) 9264 7377
W www.matilda.com.au


Proudly presented by: Proudly presented by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Matilda Cruises.

Time: 12 noon
Cost: Standard Greenwich Baths entry fee – $3.20 adult, $2.10 child
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Greenwich Baths and The Australia Marine Conservation Society.

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.

TRY YACHTING DAY

Time: 10am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $55 per person
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Flying Fish

Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Woollahra Council

7TH ANNUAL SYDNEY HARBOUR SWIM CLASSIC

Time: 1k course 9.30am and 2k course 10.10am
Cost: $40 per person
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Sydney Harbour Swim Classic and Reed Constructions supporting the Taronga Park Zoo, Great Southern Oceans Program.

The sail has been cancelled due to mechanical problems. However, the James Craig will be open for inspection from 10am - 4pm. Family tickets $20 and available for purchase on the gangway.

Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost: $20 for a family ticket
Location: Wharf 7, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont

Additional information:
T (02) 9298 3888
W www.shf.org.au

Proudly presented by: Sydney Heritage Fleet

Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: FREE
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Clean Up Australia Day

Time: From 11am (1 and 2 March)
Cost: FREE
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Middle Harbour Yacht Club and sponsored by Audi AustraliaPlunge Diving.

Time: 9am (1, 2, 4 and 9 March)
Cost: $75 (including equipment hire)
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Plunge Diving.

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: 10am – 4pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Building Land's Edge Sydney Harbour, Building 1, Chowder Bay Road, Chowder Bay

Celebrate Sydney Harbour Week with Koori people as you watch them weave, make artefacts, bush food and medicine at various stalls. Throughout the day you will hear their fascinating stories of Aboriginal country and culture.

Additional information and bookings:
T: (02) 9969 0038
W: www.landsedge.com.au

Proudly presented by Land's Edge Sydney Harbour & Boolarng Nangamai Aboriginal Art & Culture Studio

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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