North Head Quarantine Station is a truly unique destination which is an enduring part of Sydney’s history! Located in beautiful Sydney Harbour National Park, this historical site was the first port of call for migrants to Australia. Now this heritage site houses a museum comprising thousands of artefacts unique to the North Head Quarantine Station […]
We will take the ferry from Circular Quay to Greenwich. Following the coastline where possible, our route will take us around Wollstonecraft, Gore Cove, Balls Head and Berry’s Bay and on to McMahons Point and Lavender Bay. This walk is approximately 12 km and has a number of stairs. DATE: Tuesday 2 October 2018 TIME: […]
Join us this month for a taste of South Africa hosted by Ann Beck. Ann grew up in South Africa and moved to Australia 32 years ago. South Africa is often referred to as ‘The Rainbow Nation’ to describe the country’s multicultural diversity, where 11 official languages are spoken. Ann will talk briefly about the […]
As an extra activity in this five-week month we are going to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens where spring flowers should be at their best. The Calyx opened in 2017. Designed by PTW Architects with landscape architecture by McGregor Coxall, it presents a striking geometric volume that is a protective layer and a lens that […]
Join us for a gentle walk at one of Sydney’s popular beaches. We will walk along the waterfront, round the oval, on the boardwalk and even on an island. The walk will be flat and 2-3km in length. If you are interested in extending the walk, I can give you some options. DATE: Wednesday 17 October […]
Casual Lunch at Pier 8 Cafe. Tucked away on the former industrial Pier 8-9, the Pier 8 Cafe has been one of Sydney's best kept secrets. Sweeping views of Sydney Harbour. Funky atmosphere with leather Chesterfield sofas, Turkish Kilim rugs on the 100 year old wooden floor & masses of succulents in pots all around […]
VENUE: Dendy Quays Cinema (between Circular Quay and the Opera House) COST: Please buy your ticket when you arrive at the theatre RSVP: Iolanda Capodanno and Grace Mroz are the Movie Group Convenors but there is no need to RSVP - just come along. Meet before the film in the foyer of the cinema APRES FILM (Optional): […]
This activity is run by the Naval Historical Society and is only accessible by ferry which departs Circular Quay at 9.57am. A representative will meet our group on arrival. We need to provide Photo ID (e.g. Drivers Licence) then visitor passes will be issued to us. We will be taken to the boatshed for a briefing, […]
Ever wondered about the history of Sydney itself? Join the latest Go Saturday event and explore the delightful collection in the Museum of Sydney houses on the ruins of New South Wales’ first Governor Arthur Phillip. Here we explore the colonial and contemporary history of Sydney from the arrival of the settlers in 1788 to […]