To view more events please select a date from the calendar on the left. To view all events click here. Saturday 14 March

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING

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!

Date: Saturday 7, Sunday 8, Saturday 14, and Sunday 15 March
Time: 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm
Cost: $65 per person
Location: 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

Proudly presented by PRO DIVE

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FORT DENISON HERITAGE TOUR

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.

Date: Sunday 7 - Sunday 15 March
Time: 10am – 3.45pm
Cost: $27 adult, $22 concession, $17 child
Location: 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

Proudly presented by National Parks and Wildlife Service

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GUIDED SNORKEL TOUR AT FAIRLIGHT 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. 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.

Date: Saturday 7, Sunday 8, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March
Time: 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Cost: $35 per person
Location: 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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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.

Date: Saturday 14 March
Time:11.30am – 12.30pm
Cost:$11 per child
Location:The Rocks Discovery Museum, Kendall Lane, The Rocks

Additional information and bookings (essential):
T 1800 067 676
W www.rocksdiscoverymuseum.com

Proudly presented by The Rocks Discovery Museum

NORTH FORT GUIDED TOUR

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.

Date: Saturday 7, Sunday 8, Wednesday 11, Saturday 14, and Sunday 15 March
Time: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2pm
Cost: Tickets available from the cafe: $11 adult, $5 child, $8 concession, $25 family (2 adults, 2 children)
Location: Corner North Fort Road and North Head Scenic Drive, Manly

Additional information and group bookings:
T (02) 9976 6102
W www.northfort.org.au

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

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PRO DIVE SYDNEY HARBOUR PLEASURE DIVES – CERTIFIED DIVERS

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.

Date: Saturday 7, Sunday 8, Monday 9, Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March
Time: 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.
Cost: $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

Proudly presented by PRO DIVE

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TALL SHIP SAILING ADVENTURE

James Craig Sailing Adventure: a six-hour sail off Sydney heads on-board a 19th century tall ship.

Date: Saturday 14 March
Time: 9.30am – 4pm
Cost: $205
Location: Wharf 7, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont

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

Proudly presented by Sydney Heritage Fleet

TRY ELECTRIC BOATING

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!

Date: Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 March
Time: 9am – 6pm
Cost: $180 per boat for up to 3 hours (seating up to 8 persons)
Location: Middle Harbour: departures from Northbridge Marina, Widgiewa Road, Northbridge

Additional information and bookings (essential):
T (02) 9929 8834
W www.ecoboats.com.au

Proudly presented by Eco Boats Australia

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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY FREEDOM OF ENTRY INTO THE CITY OF SYDNEY
– FREE

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.

Date: Saturday 14 March
Time: at 10am – 11.30am
Cost: FREE
Location: Commencing at The Rocks and concluding in Liverpool St, City

Additional information:
W www.navy.gov.au

Proudly presented by the Royal Australian Navy

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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.