Garden Island Heritage Tour
Thu, 01 Aug
|Potts Point
Don't miss this fascinating look into Sydney's maritime heritage, back by popular demand!
Time & Location
01 Aug 2024, 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
Potts Point, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
About the event
Go behind the scenes of Garden Island with the Naval Historical Society of Australia.
Rarely seen, the heritage-listed buildings include the naval chapel, barracks, the original naval store & other British Admiralty buildings (all pre 1890s) as well as the Clocktower building. Tour the grounds learning about their history while enjoying the magnificent views across Sydney harbour from the old Signal Station.
Plus, reflect on the site where 21 lives on HMAS Kuttabul were lost to a midget submarine attack in 1942.
The tour includes:
- a brief overview of warships currently berthed
- a brief description of the tunnel system under the northern hill