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Tours & Cruises

Ideal for groups, the Society’s tours and cruises led by experienced guides bring Australia’s rich naval history to life as you journey through time to understand the Navy. You will learn how it has been an integral part of Sydney since 1788, how it has operated and how it has been supported. Hear little known and remarkable stories about naval activities in war and peace told from scenic locations around the Harbour.

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Submarines in Sydney:
Sub Base Platypus Tour (North Sydney)

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Hear about the RAN’s story of torpedoes, submarines, submariners & the men and women who supported them. Tour conducted monthly. More Information & bookings

Sydney Harbour in War and Peace:
Bradleys Head Tour

Bradleys Head Tour

Learn about the naval history of Sydney Harbour from 1788; the earliest defences, role of the Royal Navy, colonial navies and the RAN since 1911. More Information & bookings

Navy in Sydney Cruise:
West of the Bridge

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Learn about Royal Australian Navy activities and support facilities in Sydney Harbour such as Cockatoo and Spectacle Island from 1788 to the present.  More Information & bookings

80th Anniversary Cruise:
Sydney under Japanese Attack 1942

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This cruise highlights the events of 31 May 1942 when three Japanese midget submarines entered Sydney Harbour to attack Allied warships. More Information & bookings

Garden Island Dockyard Heritage Tour

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Discover the buildings, facilities and historic events within the Dockyards secure perimeter rarely seen by the public. Tour conducted every Thursday. More Information & bookings

Garden Island Northern End Tour

Sydney Harbour VIew west from Garden Island Hill April 2019

A Heritage Tour of the Hill, old signal station, lookout, indigenous history and earliest marks made by Europeans in Australia. Tour conducted monthly. More Information & bookings

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