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Australia Day 2013



Australia Day is one of the feature events on the Sydney Harbour calendar. Waltz with Matilda this Australia Day.....Enjoy front row seats to all the action including the Ferry Boat Race, Tall Ships Race and Awesome Forces display.


MV Sydney 2000
Australia Day Sydney
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race


Australia Day Lunch onboard Sydney 2000
Saturday 26th January 2013

Aussie Buffet Lunch with welcome Drink - Show Deck
  • Comfortable seating on main deck at shared party tables of 12.
  • Fabulous Aussie buffet featuring a great selection of seafood: Sydney Rock Oysters, Prawns & Smoked Salmon, plus a full range of non-seafood items.
  • Includes a welcome drink on arrival with purchase bar.

Prices:
Australia Day Buffet Lunch - Sydney 2000 Show Deck
Adult
$110
Child ( 5-14yrs )
$49


Aussie Buffet Lunch including Drinks - Club Deck
  • Great seating on our most spacious restaurant deck
  • Fabulous Aussie buffet featuring a great selection of seafood: Sydney Rock Oysters, Prawns & Smoked Salmon, plus a full range of non-seafood items.
  • Includes house selection of beer, wine, sparkling wine & soft drinks

Prices:
Australia Day Buffet Lunch - Sydney 2000 Club Deck
Adult
$135
Guaranteed Window Seat
$35pp
Child ( 5-14yrs )
$79


4 Course Premium Lunch including Drinks - Sky Deck
  • First class upper deck seating
  • 4 course premium plated menu
  • Includes premium selection of beer, wine, sparkling wine & soft drinks plus spirits

Prices:
Australia Day 4 Course Lunch - Sydney 2000 Sky Deck
Adult
$149
Guaranteed Window Seat
$35pp
Child ( 5-14yrs )
$89


Times:
All lunch cruises depart 10.15am, return 2.15pm from No.1 King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour.



Australia Day "Ferry Race Cruise" - Adults $49.00

The Ferrython is one of Australia’s best-loved spectator events. Cheer on the little green & yellow catamarans as they race up & down the harbour, battling it out for line honours from Fort Denison, around Shark Island & finishing under the Harbour Bridge.
• Beverages are available for purchase onboard
• Front row seats to the days events


Prices:
Australia Day Ferry Race Cruise
Adult
$49
Child ( 5-14yrs )
$25

Times:
Ferry Race Cruise departs 10.30am, returns 12.30pm from No.6 Jetty Circular Quay. Please note events are a guide & subject to change.


Australia Day Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Australia Day "Banga" Cruise - Special Adults $49.00

Sydneysiders love to party and the most popular venue is on the harbour. Each Australia Day the harbour comes alive with different events from the Best Dressed Vessel competition, to the Australia Day Regatta and Red Beret displays.
• Guests are welcome to bring a picnic lunch but we’ll be offering a free “banga” from the bbq for every passenger.
• Beverages are available for purchase onboard (alcohol cannot be taken aboard).


Prices:
Australia Day "Banga" Cruise
Adult
$49
Child ( 5-14yrs )
$25

Times:
Sails Cruise departs 12.45pm, returns 2.45pm from No.6 Jetty Circular Quay. Please note events are a guide & subject to change.



Shark Island
Australia Day "Shark Island Picnic"

Shark Island is one of the best vantage points on the harbour for Australia Day events including the Ferrython, sailing regatta and aerial displays. Captain Cook Cruises, in conjunction with NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, operate a special service from Circular Quay to Shark Island. BYO Picnic & celebrate


Prices:
Australia Day Shark Island Ferry
Adult
$45
Includes return ferry & National Parks landing fee.
Child ( 5-14yrs )
$25

Times:
Departs Commissioner Steps Circular Quay 9.00am, disembark Shark Island approx 9.30am
Departs Shark Island 3.15pm, disembark Circular Quay approx 3.45pm

Key Points:
• BYO Picnic Lunch (please note there are no BBQ facilities on the island)
• We encourage you to help preserve our environment by only bringing recyclable picnic containers and by leaving nothing on the island. Disposal facilities on the island are very limited. Please take away everything you bring.
• Places are strictly limited to meet the Island capacity. Maximum 400 passengers
• Book early to avoid disappointment.


What's On Sydney Harbour Australia Day (subject to change)
· Body Science Great Aussie Swim 8.30am
· Ferrython 11:00am
· Best Dressed Vessel Competition 11am
· Awesome Forces -Search & Rescue Display - Farm Cove 12.15pm
· Awesome Forces -Search & Rescue Display - Athol Bay 12.45pm
· Australia Day Regatta 1:15pm
· Awesome Forces - RAAF F/A-18 Hornet 2.00pm
· Awesome Forces - Red Berets splash down 2.30pm
· Sydney Ports Jazz on the Water Concert 3pm-9pm
· Tiger Moths 3.30pm


Bookings:

+61 2 8270 5188 pier26@matilda.com.au

Getting to your cruise


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If you have any questions for the team, you can email us at info@matilda.com.au or call us on
+61 2 8270 5188.
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