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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.

OPEN DAY AT THE FORMER MARINE BIOLOGICAL STATION - FREE

Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: FREE
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Sydney Harbour Federation Trust

Time: 7am – 11am
Cost: FREE
Location: 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

Proudly presented by: Oceanpaddler.com

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

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: 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 – 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 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.

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

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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.