Category: Guided Tours
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan Located around an hour’s drive southwest of Sydney, the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is a major centre for native plant conservation. Not only does the site support scientific goals but it is also designed for recreational use. Covering over 400 hectares, the gardens have extensive living collections of Australian… Read more
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Steam Tug Waratah (1902) Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Steam Tug Waratah (1902) Cruise on Sydney Harbour The steam tug Waratah, built in 1902, is one of the most significant surviving examples of early twentieth century working vessels in Australia. Operated today by the Sydney Heritage Fleet, the tug offers an important link to the industrial and maritime history of Sydney Harbour. The tug… Read more
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Joadja Heritage Site New South Wales
Joadja Heritage Site Origins and Industrial Development Joadja lies in a secluded valley in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, and its origins date to the beginning of Australia’s industrial growth. Although the area had seen scattered activity earlier, substantial development began when the Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company recognised the shale deposits… Read more