Sydney Architectural Walks will be guiding us again after a very successful walk with them that we did last year in Chippendale. This walking tour will explore the back streets of Surry Hills, plucking out some of the most interesting contemporary moments of architecture, landscape and design including pools, parks, commercial and residential buildings, small […]
Want to know more about where your seafood comes from? How the industry ensures Australian seafood is sustainable? Where Sydney's top restaurants go to buy the freshest of the fresh? The Behind the Scenes Tour is your ticket into the weird and wonderful world of Australian seafood. See: The hustle and bustle of the auction […]
Since opening in 1995, the museum has been engaging visitors with the remarkable story of Mary MacKillop , Australia’s first Saint and the co-founder of the order Julian Tenison Woods . The museum is housed in the original ‘Practice School’ for novices built in the 1900s. It now offers visitors a window into the mid […]
Tour summary for Defence of Sydney Tour: Established in 1936, North Fort is a remnant military complex at North Head Sanctuary in Manly. Strategically placed at the northern entrance to Sydney Harbour, the fort was part of a defence system that spanned 300km of coastline during World War II. The Defence of Sydney Tour is […]
Both an in-depth and textured portrait of enigmatic Danish architect Jørn Utzon, as well as the story of perhaps the 20th Centuries most ambitious architectural project, this tour will be draw you in to the visionary world of the architect of Sydney Opera House. Discussing the sources of Utzon’s deepest inspiration, his working methods and […]
Dear Monthly Activists This month we will visit the ANZAC Memorial- right at the heart of our wonderful city. Discover the stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial with a free one-hour guided highlights tour. Led by knowledgeable guides, the highlights tour explores the Memorial’s architectural design that dates back […]
Dear Monthly Activists This month we will visit the Female Factory in Parramatta Parramatta Female Factory Institutions Precinct offers a unique insight into Australia's past. Its historic institutions include the Parramatta Female Factory, Parramatta Lunatic Asylum, Roman Catholic Orphan School, Parramatta Girls Home, Kamballa & Taldree Children's Shelter and the Norma Parker Detention Centre for […]
Dear Monthly Activists This month we will visit the Fullerton Hotel at Martin Place for their Heritage Tour where the resident guide will journey with us, delving into the vibrant history and culture of Sydney’s former General Post Office The Sydney General Post Office (GPO) was constructed in two stages, beginning in 1866 and designed […]
The Monthly activity for April will be held the first Thursday in May owing to the 5th Thursday of April being ANZAC Day. The physical location of the Cemetery on the cliffs above Bronte is a magnificent background and setting. The Waverley Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery on top of the cliffs at Bronte in […]
Tour summary: Established in 1936, North Fort is a remnant military complex at North Head Sanctuary in Manly. Strategically placed at the northern entrance to Sydney Harbour, the fort was part of a defence system that spanned 300km of coastline during World War II. The Defence of Sydney Tour is an opportunity to walk in […]