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9.30am – 12.30pm
$40 adult, $25 under 18 years Late Entry $50
Man O' War Steps, Royal Botanic Gardens
This race covers 1.6 km from the Man O' War steps to Fort Denison and back. The race celebrates Sydney's commitment to a clean harbour and water. Swim the Classic or join the cheering crowd.
Bookings essential: Register online at www.sydneyharbourswim.com or call 0413 626 244.
Additional Information: Minimum entry age is 13 years. Average swim time is 30 – 35 minutes.
Sydney Harbour Swim Classic Entry Form
9.30am (Sat 3 & Sun 4 March)
FREE
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, New Beach Road, Rushcutters Bay
Join us in a short course regatta in one of the three morning and afternoon sessions over the weekend and enjoy the Sunday afternoon presentation ceremony. It’s a great opportunity for those living with a disability and with a passion for water sports to discover the range of facilities available.
Bookings essential: Register online at www.sailorswithdisabilities.com or phone (02) 9144 3898. Entries must be received by 5pm, Friday 2 March.
10am - 5pm
FREE
Chowder Bay, Mosman
Discover the beauty of this harbour cove and find out why four universities have joined forces to create a research centre to focus on it. Chowder Bay is considered by scientists as one of the world’s richest marine environments. The work of Sydney Harbour Institute of Marine Science will be demonstrated via short talks and walks amongst aquariums, laboratories and touch tanks.
Additional information: Phone: (02) 8969 2100 or visit www.harbourtrust.gov.au
11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm (3, 4, 7, 10, 11 March)
$11 adult, $5 child, $8 concession, $25 family*
Corner North Fort Road and North Head Scenic Drive, Manly
A tour of North Fort comprising 9.3 inch guns, encampments, underground tunnels and the National Artillery Museum. A special feature of North Fort is the defence of Sydney Harbour with a display of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour in World War 2. Enjoy unsurpassed views of the Harbour from North Fort and stroll along Australia's memorial walk which honours all those who served in the defence of Australia in peace or war. Our tour features the defence of Sydney Harbour from colonial days to WW2.
Additional information and bookings: Please call (02) 9976 6102
1pm (Sun 4 & Sat 10 March)
$35 (includes equipment)
Chowder Bay, Mosman Learn about the habitats and lives of Sydney Harbour's marine creatures. We begin the adventure with a briefing on what type marine life is found in Sydney Harbour and then go in search of resident sea horses, octopus, rays and others, with our experienced instructors.
Bookings essential: Phone (02) 9969 5733
Additional Information: www.plungediving.com.au
9am (Sun 4 & Sun 11 March)
$75 (includes equipment)
Chowder Bay, Mosman
Explore the very best of diving in Sydney Harbour. Chowder Bay is home to some rare and wonderful marine creatures such as the Angler fish, sea horses, mosaic moray and beautiful pipe fish to name a few. Enjoy the dive with our experienced guides. Plunge Diving is the only dive shop located on Sydney Harbour with extensive knowledge and experience guiding at Chowder Bay.
Bookings essential: Phone (02) 9969 5733
Additional Information: www.plungediving.com.au
10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (Sun 4 & Sun 11 March)
$25 per person.
Fairlight Beach, Esplanade Park, Off Fairlight Crescent, North Harbour.
Come and explore Fairlight Bay and see the aquatic creatures: rays, octopuses, anemones, blue gropers, schools of fish and many more marine animals flourishing in the safety of Sydney Harbour.
Bookings essential: Please call 1800 820 820 or visit www.prodive.com
10am – 5pm daily (Fri 2 to Sun 4 March)
FREE
Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour
A must for sailing enthusiasts, this massive display features a wide range of boating lifestyles. It includes the latest in luxury, racing and cruising yachts, trailer yachts and rigs, dinghies, marine gear, sailing charters and holidays and much more.
Additional information: www.sailexpo.com.au
10.30am – 2.45pm (Sun 4 & Sun 11 March subject to demand)
$65 adults, $45 children.
Sydney Harbour Islands, Sydney National Park.
Cruise Sydney Harbour and discover stories of the Eora people and European history while visiting harbour islands. Your tour includes a bush tucker picnic lunch and traditional welcome dance.
Additional information and bookings (essential): (02) 9247 5033
All day
FREE
Various locations around Sydney Harbour
Why not volunteer to help clean up the harbour? Clean Up Australia Day is fun, easy and everyone can take part. Just find a site and bring along gloves, sturdy shoes, sunglasses and sun protection.
Additional information: Please call 1800 282 329 or visit www.cleanup.com.au.
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From 11am (3 and 4 March)
Spectator activity only or yachts can enter through Middle Harbour Yacht Club.
Sydney Harbour. A ferry service will run on Sunday 4 th March from Circular Quay to Shark Island for spectators
The Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta is a highly competitive two-day yacht racing championship set to attract the most prestigious yachts and classes and involves the participation of the eight Sydney yacht clubs. The event will feature more than 200 yachts, racing in 20 classes on seven course areas on Sydney Harbour . Racing commences from 11.00am.
Additional information: www.sydneyharbourregatta.com or call (02) 9969 1244.
Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta Racing Map
10am – 6pm (Fri 2 to Sun 11 March)
FREE
11a Chowder Bay Road, Chowder Bay, Mosman
Discover what's beneath the surface of Sydney Harbour without getting your feet wet. You'll be amazed by the array of spectacular images.
Additional information: Phone (02) 9969 5733 or visit www.plungediving.com.au
10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm (Sat 3, Sun 4 & Sat 10 March)
$45 per person
Manly Cove, Ocean Netted Pool, West Esplanade, Manly
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!
Bookings essential: Please call 1800 820 820 or visit www.prodive.com
1.30pm – 3pm and 3pm – 4.30pm
FREE
Bottle and Glass Rocks, Nielsen Park, Vaucluse
Discover the fascinating marine creatures of the harbour rock pools. A fun activity that will give you a greater appreciation of our harbour and the creatures that live in it.
Additional information and bookings (essential): Phone (02) 9391 7140 or email bookings@marinediscovery.org.au.
Disclaimer: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is the coordinator of the 2007 Sydney Harbour Week. Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is not, however, responsible for organising individual events that take place under the 2007 Sydney Harbour Week banner, and it makes no representations or warranties.
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