Australia`s National Landscapes

Australia’s National Landscapes
Sydney Harbour
America Bay Track, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour National Landscape immerses visitors in the contrasting and spellbinding
scenery, culture and personality of Australia. It features Aboriginal cultural heritage, lively
terrestrial and marine environments, journeys into Australia’s convict history and a coastline
of world famous beaches.
How to get there:
Sydney is well serviced by domestic and international flights from destinations across the
world. The Sydney Harbour National Landscape stretches from Royal National Park in the
south to Barrenjoey Headland, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in the north and west to
Parramatta Park. At the centre of the landscape is Sydney Harbour National Park. Access the
central and western parts of the landscape by boat; regular ferry services operate in Port
Jackson across to Manly and west along the Parramatta River. The northern and southern
parts of the landscape are best accessed by guided tour or private vehicle.
Things to experience:
• Stroll along the harbour foreshore and explore the Royal Botanic Garden.
• Cruise the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour on a ferry, cruise boat or tall ship.
• Kayak the many waterways and inlets to discover enchanting bays and secluded beaches.
• Camp overnight on Cockatoo Island and watch the city light up the night.
Kayaking, Port Jackson
•Discover the rich Aboriginal cultural heritage of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park on a
guided Aboriginal Discovery tour.
• Take a tour of the military fortifications at Middle Head.
• Spend the night at the historic Quarantine Station (Q Station) at North Head.
• Watch for whales on their annual winter migration from the headlands.
• Wake to the sounds of elephants trumpeting at Taronga Zoo’s Roar & Snore.
• Cool off with a swim in the surf at iconic beaches such as Manly and Bondi.
• Head to Parramatta to stroll the Riverside Walk, explore Parramatta Park and visit Old
Government House.
Coast Track, Royal National Park
• Trek along the cliffs, beaches and escarpments of the Coast Track in Royal National Park
taking in the rugged coastline and ocean views.
•Dive the Gordon’s Bay Underwater Nature Trail or snorkel with ‘Bluey’ at Clovelly Beach.
• See Aboriginal rock engravings along the Bronte to Bondi section of the Great Coastal
Walk or at Balls Head.
• Meet some of Australia’s wildlife at Wild Life Sydney, Sydney Aquarium or Taronga Zoo.
•Explore 35 kilometres of cycleways and discover the State heritage-listed Newington
Armory precinct at Sydney Olympic Park.
For more information on Sydney Harbour including a suggested itinerary, go to:
www.australia.com/nl
www.aussiespecialist.com
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Sydney Showboats
‘Life is a cabaret’ on the Sydney
Showboat from the moment our guests step
on board! Sydney Showboats are Australia’s
most luxurious authentic paddle wheelers,
renowned for its famous dinner cruise and
show. Since 1987, over 4 million happy guests
have enjoyed our spectacular dinner cruise
and show experience.
CONTACT: Ms Megan Kelly
COMPANY: Australian Cruise Group
PHONE:
+61 2 8296 7303
megan@australiancruisegroup.com.au
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:www.sydneyshowboats.com.au
Escape with Waratah’s
own “Enigma X”
Waratah Adventure Tours is offering its
discerning guests a great afternoon cruise
on Port Jackson, including a delicious
luncheon buffet at anchor and afternoon
tea in tranquil Taylors Bay. This four hour
“Harbour Odyssey” cruise is a terrific way
to experience Sydney’s National Landscape,
especially when
linked
with
the company’s
ha lf
day
“Sydneysider”.
Interstate tours
also offered.
CONTACT: Mr Rudi Diederich
COMPANY: Waratah Adventure Tours
PHONE:
+61 2 9908 4697
EMAIL:rudi@waratahadventures.com.au
WEBSITE:www.waratahadventures.com.au
Royal Botanic Garden,
Sydney
The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney,
established in 1816, is spectacularly located
on the shores of Sydney Harbour and
alongside the central business district. It is an
important site of Australian Aboriginal heritage
and Australia’s oldest scientific institution.
People visit for relaxation and to engage with the
outstanding
collection of
plants in the
beautifully
landscaped
gardens.
CONTACT: Ms Donna Osland
COMPANY: Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust
PHONE:
+61 2 9231 8111
EMAIL:
donna.osland@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
WEBSITE:www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Bass & Flinders Cruises
Bass and Flinders offer cruises through
Sydney Harbour’s sparkling National
Landscape with Whale watching Cruises
(May to December – from Darling
Harbour & Circular Quay) and Ecohopper
sightseeing cruises (daily, year round –
from Circular Quay). Modern open deck
boats with expert commentary visit the natural
bush headlands – the only company to visit the
outer harbour
land and marine
parks including
offshore whale
watching tours.
CONTACT:
COMPANY:
PHONE:
EMAIL: WEBSITE:
Mr Richard Ford
Bass & Flinders Cruises
+61 2 9583 1199
richard@bassflinders.com.au
www.whalewatchingsydney.net
Magistic
Welcome to Magistic Cruises. Enjoy
memorable cruising on the world’s most
beautiful Sydney Harbour, aboard our
multi-million dollar Australian built luxury
catamaran. Magistic Two is undoubtedly the
finest boat on Sydney Harbour and is built
to an exceptional standard of nautical design.
CONTACT: Ms Megan Kelly
COMPANY: Australian Cruise Group
PHONE:
+61 2 8296 7303
megan@australiancruisegroup.com.au
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:www.magisticcruises.com.au
Sydney Opera House
Popular Tours Return
VIVID LIVE Stage Door Tour, in
English and Mandarin, offers the ultimate
sneak-peek into what goes on behind the stage
door of Vivid LIVE. 24 May - 2 June, as part
of VIVID Sydney Festival.
KIDS DISCOVERY
TOURS Go beneath
the sails these School
holidays and explore
the theatres where the
magic happens. 13-28
April
*Contact SOH Sales
for rates.
CONTACT: Ms Sarah Duthie
COMPANY: Sydney Opera House
PHONE:
+61 2 9250 7911
EMAIL:SDuthie@sydneyoperahouse.com
WEBSITE:www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Sydney Harbour
National Park
Hop on Hop off
Sydney Harbour Explorer
Dining Cruises
Sydney Harbour
You don’t need to leave the city to have
an amazing experience in nature. Go for a
bushwalk along one of the park’s coastal tracks,
take a guided tour to discover the landscape’s
rich Aboriginal heritage
or explore historic
military fortifications.
There’s plenty to do by
the water as well – kayak
on the harbour or head
to a secluded harbour
beach for swimming
and snorkelling.
The ‘Hop on Hop Off Sydney Harbour
Explorer’ cruise departs every 45minutes
and allows passengers to hop from one
Sydney Harbour attraction to another,
with a 24 hour pass. The cruise features
live commentary and visit’s Circular Quay,
Taronga Zoo, Watson’s Bay, Luna Park,
Manly, Darling
Harbour, Fort
Denison
and
Shark Island. A
three day pass is
also available.
Captain Cook Cruises offer a range of
daily dining cruises on Sydney Harbour,
on-board the prestigious MV Sydney 2000.
Cruises include Sunday breakfast cruise,
Seafood buffet lunch cruise, Top Deck lunch
cruise, High tea at sea cruise, Cocktail cruise,
Sunset dinner cruise, Starlight dinner cruise,
Captains Club
dinner cruise and
the six course
degustation Gold
dinner cruise.
COMPANY: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
PHONE:
1300 361 967
EMAIL:info@environment.nsw.gov.au
WEBSITE:www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
sydney-harbour-national-park
CONTACT: Mr Len Whittaker
COMPANY: Captain Cook Cruises
PHONE:
+61 2 9206 1122
EMAIL:lenw@captaincook.com.au
WEBSITE:www.captaincook.com.au
CONTACT: Mr Len Whittaker
COMPANY: Captain Cook Cruises
PHONE: +61 2 9206 1122
EMAIL:lenw@captaincook.com.au
WEBSITE:www.captaincook.com.au