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A sailing spectacular on Sydney Harbour involving the participation of all Sydney Clubs. Sydney is synonymous with sailing and until now has not showcased the excitement of sailing in an event of this proportion.
Saturday 7, Sunday 8 and Monday 9 March
All day
FREE
Numerous vantage points around the harbour foreshore and a selection of on-water viewing craft.
Additional information:
W www.sydneyharbourregatta.com
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Australians generate about 32 million tonnes of waste each year—that’s about 1.5 tonnes from every one of us. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Australians help clean up their local environment on Clean Up Australia Day. So this year, do your bit and get involved. Simply pick a site and make sure you bring along gloves, sturdy shoes, sunglasses and sun protection.
Sunday 1 March 9.30am onwards
FREE
Various locations around Sydney Harbour.
Additional Information:
T 1800 282 329
W www.cleanup.org.au
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Explore the beautiful, rugged and historical coastal cliff and harbour landscape of Vaucluse and Watsons Bay on a guided bushwalk from Christison Park to Gap Park.
Sunday 8 March 9am – 11am
FREE
Christison Park, Old South Head Road, Vaucluse (meet at the Grandstand)
Additional information:
T (02) 9391 7077
W www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
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Enjoy story time and craft with 'harbour stories' including the Fergus the Ferry stories.
Monday 9 March 10.30am – 11.30am
FREE
Double Bay Library, 548 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Additional information:
T (02) 9391 7100
W www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
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The Royal Australian Navy will conduct a ceremonial fleet entry from 7.30am with up to 16
warships steaming into Sydney Harbour. Such a large number of warships have not been seen in Sydney Harbour since the 1988 bicentennial celebrations. This spectacular event will be the culmination of the Fleet Concentration Period, one of the Navy's largest exercises, conducted on Australia's east coast during February and March 2009. The ships will be anchored in the harbour from 9am between Kirribilli Point and Bradleys Head.
From 10am Her Excellency The Governor of NSW will review the Fleet. The Fleet Review will be accompanied by a flypast of the Fleet Air Arm at 10.10 am. On completion of the Review, the ships will return alongside Garden Island.
Sydney Ferries are putting on extra services for those who wish to get a closer look at the warships.
Friday 13 MarchThe ships will commence their entry into Sydney Harbour from 7.30 am
FREE
Sydney Harbour between Kirribilli Point, Bradleys Head
and Point Piper Additional information:
E julieanne.fowler@defence.gov.au
W www.navy.gov.au
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For the first time in more than 20 years, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will exercise its right to the freedom of entry to the City of Sydney.
After a number of ceremonial activities, the parade of officers and sailors will commence at
10 am from The Rocks and march along George Street, past Sydney Town Hall, turn right into Liverpool Street and then finish in the Sussex/Kent and Liverpool Streets area.
It will also be the first time the Queen's Colour has been paraded by the RAN in Sydney since it was presented by the Governor General in 1989.
This rare event will include up to 5000 RAN personnel and navel cadets—more than one third of the RAN—and will constitute the largest parade of naval personnel since the Second World War Victory in Japan Day Parade in 1945.
Saturday 14 March at 10am – 11.30am
FREE
Commencing at The Rocks and concluding in Liverpool St, City
Additional information:
W www.navy.gov.au
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Visit Sydney's own marine science research institute on the shores of Chowder Bay and discover the research work being carried out on, and under, Sydney's waterways.
Experience a fun and educational day with a children's touch tank, visual displays, science exhibitions, microscope viewing and seminars.
Sunday 15 March 9am – 4pm
FREE
Chowder Bay Road, Mosman
Additional information:
W www.sims.org.au
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Willing and able crew (aged 4–12) are required for the voyage from Plymouth England to Sydney Cove. As part of HMS Discovery's 'crew', you will be briefed by the ship's captain on stocking the ship with stores and learn how to unravel the challenges of life at sea.
Saturday 14 March11.30am – 12.30pm
$11 per child
The Rocks Discovery Museum, Kendall Lane, The Rocks
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T 1800 067 676
W www.rocksdiscoverymuseum.com
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Join us for this rare opportunity to learn about the charming colonial cottage at Camp Cove built in 1881 for Russian scientist, Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay and the site of the first scientific studies of Sydney's marine environment. The fully-restored private home, which is only open a few times a year, has a beautiful vantage point.
Sunday 8 March 11am – 3pm
FREE
Park, Pacific Street, Watsons Bay (no parking on-site)
Additional information:
T (02) 8969 2100
W www.harbourtrust.gov.au
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Ship’s ahoy! Come and celebrate Potex's 100th birthday, take a ride in a steam ship, inspect our 100-year-old boats. It will be loads of fun for all the family.
Saturday 7 March
10am – 4pm
FREE
Wharf 7, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
Additional information:
T (02) 9298 3868
W www.shf.org.au
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The Wooden Boat Association is organising a festival of classic and historic wooden boats at Cockle Bay Marina. These pleasure, and working, boats of every type have been a feature of Sydney Harbour for many decades—some are more than 120-years-old. The boats will be assembled at the marina to provide the public with the rare chance to see them at close quarters in one convenient location.
Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 March 9am – 5pm
FREE
Cockle Bay Marina
Additional information:
W www.wbansw.org.au
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An iconic team and individual ocean paddle starting under the Harbour Bridge and finishing at Manly Cove.
Sunday 15 March 7am
Blues Point
Additional information:
W www.bridgetobeach.com.au
W www.oceanpaddler.com
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Enjoy a camping experience like no other! Camp on Sydney Harbour's largest island, located just 10 minutes from the city centre. Camping packages include site hire, tent, 2 air beds, 2 chairs and a lantern.
Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 March
$75 per camping package per night. One complimentary package when another is purchased.
Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 8898 9774
E camp@cockatooisland.gov.au
W www.cockatooisland.gov.au
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Chowder Bay is home to some rare and wonderful marine creatures such as angler fish, sea horses, pipe fish and decorated crabs to name a few. Enjoy it with our experienced guides.
Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 March 8.30am
$75 including equipment hire
Plunge Diving, Chowder Bay, Mosman
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9969 5733
W www.plungediving.com.au
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Take the plunge with this introduction to scuba diving in one of Sydney Harbour’s amazing Aquatic Reserves. Your first taste of breathing underwater will reveal a world of aquatic wildlife prospering in the safety of Manly Cove Reserve, with some surprising and awesome guests!
Saturday 7, Sunday 8, Saturday 14, and Sunday 15 March10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm
$65 per person
Manly Cove, ocean netted pool, West Esplanade Manly (meet at beach between Manly Wharf and Oceanworld). A location map will be provided with your booking voucher.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9977 5966
W www.prodivesydneymanly.com/discoverscuba
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Quiet. Zero emissions. Stylish. The green alternative in boating.
Eco Boats Australia offers luxury electric boats for hire on beautiful Middle Harbour. Pack a picnic and glide down the waterways in complete silence and comfort.
Come and try these new eco-friendly boats for a reduced tariff during Sydney Harbour Week. Drive yourself—no license required!
Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 March
9am – 6pm
$180 per boat for up to 3 hours (seating up to 8 persons)
Middle Harbour: departures from Northbridge Marina, Widgiewa Road, Northbridge
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9929 8834
W www.ecoboats.com.au
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Experience a family evening aboard Captain Cook’s ship of discovery, HMB Endeavour. Enjoy a frolicking adventure for the whole family aboard Captain Cook’s ship of discovery. Our 18th century sailor will regale you with quirky facts from the past. Sausage sizzle included.
Saturday 7 March 6pm – 8pm
$25 per person, $50 families (2 adults, 2 children)
Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Darling Harbour
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9298 3777
W www.anmm.gov.au
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Join a 30-minute tour of Australia’s only Martello Tower with a NSW National Parks and Wild Life Service guide. Explore 150 years of history and enjoy a magnificent 360-degree view of Sydney and its harbour. Fort Denison restaurant and cafe will offer a special for visitors during Sydney Harbour Week.
Sunday 7 - Sunday 15 March10am – 3.45pm
$27 adult, $22 concession, $17 child
Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour National Park. Meet at Cadman’s Cottage, The Rocks 15 minutes prior to ferry departure.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9247 5033
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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. It’s not just a working harbour, it’s a recreational one too! If you can’t get below the surface, let us show you what’s there.
Saturday 7, Sunday 8, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
$35 per person
Fairlight Beach, The Esplanade Park, off Fairlight Crescent, North Harbour (Meet at Fairlight Pool, east end of beach). A location map will be provided with your booking voucher.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9977 5966
W www.prodivesydneymanly.com/snorkel
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You begin your adventure with a briefing on what marine life can be found in Sydney Harbour and then go in search of our resident sea horses, octopus, rays, etc. with our experienced instructors.
Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 March 10.30am
$45 includes equipment
Chowder Bay, Mosman
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9969 5733
W www.plungediving.com.au
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Take a tour to the top of Macquarie Lighthouse to learn about the history of this remarkable place. Enjoy magnificent city and harbour views. Macquarie Lighthouse is Australia's first and longest operating navigational light. It still operates today as an aid for watercraft at the entrance to Sydney Harbour.
Sunday 15 March 10am – 4pm
$5 adult, $3 child/concession, $13 family (2 adults and up to 3 children/concessions)
Macquarie Lighthouse, Old South Head Road, Vaucluse
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 8969 2100
W www.harbourtrust.gov.au
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Sydney Ferries are running shuttle services to Garden Island to give passengers a close- up of the Royal Australian Navy Ceremonial Fleet Review of 15 warships and the flypast. This spectacular event has not been seen in Sydney Harbour since the bicentennial celebrations.
Friday 15 March 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am, from Wharf 2*, Circular Quay
9.10am, 10.10am, 11.10am and 12.10pm from Garden Island
$10.40 Adult, $5.20 Concession** Return ticket required. Purchase your tickets from Circular Quay.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9246 8363
W www.sydneyferries.info
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Discover North Fort’s World War 2, 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; enjoy unsurpassed views of the harbour from the North Fort Cafe and stroll along Australia's Memorial Walk which honours those who have served in the defence of Australia in peace and war.
Saturday 7, Sunday 8, Wednesday 11, Saturday 14, and Sunday 15 March 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2pm
Tickets available from the cafe: $11 adult, $5 child, $8 concession, $25 family (2 adults, 2 children)
Corner North Fort Road and North Head Scenic Drive, Manly
Additional information and group bookings:
T (02) 9976 6102
W www.northfort.org.au
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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.
Saturday 7, Sunday 8, Monday 9, Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March Morning departures: 7.45am Rose Bay Ferry Wharf, 8am Manly Yacht Club jetty. Afternoon departures: 12.45pm Rose Bay Ferry Wharf, 1pm Manly Yacht Club jetty.
$109 per person with own scuba equipment or $159 with PRO DIVE equipment (tank and weight supplied free of charge)
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9977 5966
W www.prodivesydneymanly.com/SealifeV/SydneyBoatDive
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Shark Island is the perfect destination for a picnic and fun with friends and family. Join a ferry service from Rose Bay, Cremorne or Circular Quay and cruise to Shark Island for a beautiful day in the sun. BYO picnic, hat, sunscreen and refreshments. Entertainment will be provided.
Sunday 15 March 9.30am – 4pm
$7 per person
Shark Island, Sydney Harbour, National Park
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9247 5033
W www.environment.nsw.gov.au
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A shipwreck tour provides the opportunity of learning about the hardship and difficulties of sailing to Australia during the 1800s including the fate of some of the victims, the history behind the Hornby Lighthouse, the layers of military development of South Head and the colourful history of Watsons Bay. Walking distance 4km.
Sunday 8 March 10.30am – 12 noon
$13.20 adults, $9.90 child, $36.90 family
Meet at the sandstone pillars (diagonally across from the bus terminal), below The Gap at the entrance gate to Gap Bluff Conference Centre.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9247 5033
W www.environment.nsw.gov.au
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James Craig Sailing Adventure: a six-hour sail off Sydney heads on-board a 19th century tall ship.
Saturday 14 March 9.30am – 4pm
$205
Wharf 7, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9298 3888
W www.shf.org.au
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The 7th annual Phil Renouf memorial lecture is presented by Alan Edenborough.
Thursday 12 March6.15pm - 8.30pm
$20 members, $25 non-members
ANZ Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9298 3646
W www.shf.org.au
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Let Plunge Diving introduce you to an amazing underwater world. Small group sizes and expert instructors will ensure a safe, educational and fun experience.
Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 March 1pm
$125
Plunge Diving, Chowder Bay, Mosman
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9969 5733
W www.plungediving.com.au
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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.
Saturday 7 March 10am – 12 noon, 1pm – 3pm
$75 per person
Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Spit Bridge, Mosman. Meet at Flying Fish office on the water front.
Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9976 6714
W www.flyingfishonline.com
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The Swim Classic is a great opportunity for the public to compete in a community swim event on Sydney Harbour. Swim the 2 km Classic or 1 km Mini Classic or join the cheering crowd.
Sunday 1 March1km Mini Swim Classic 9.30am, 2km Swim Classic 10.10am
Under 18 $25, adult $40
Man O’ War Steps, Royal Botanic Gardens
Additional information and bookings (essential):
W www.sydneyharbourswim.com
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Disclaimer: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is the coordinator of the 2009 Sydney Harbour Week. Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is not, however, responsible for organising individual events that take place under the 2009 Sydney Harbour Week banner, and it makes no representations or warranties. |
