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Program:
This
tour commences 8.45 am in Darling Harbour, at Sydney Convention
Centre Wharf, where we board the Solar Sailor
(image above), a ferry that is powered by solar energy and
wind power with diesel back-up. On the ferry trip up the harbour,
we will observe the ongoing transformation of the foreshores
from industrial sites to housing and in some cases parklands.
We will alight at Homebush Bay, where we our coach will meet
us for a tour of the former Sydney 2000 Olympic site.
There we will see the visitors’ centre, solar powered
lighting, the water management scheme, Bicentennial Park and
the environmentally designed houses of the suburb of Newington,
the former Olympic village.
Then to an restaurant for a healthy vegetarian
buffet lunch. After lunch the coach
will take us to Kuring-gai National Park, in
the northern part of Sydney, where we will see Aboriginal
rock carvings and stunning views. Please
note that in Summer national parks are sometimes closed when
there is bushfire danger. In this case, we will visit a bush
creek and clearing where lyre birds are sometimes seen in
the wild and then a quiet beach where a quick swim is optional.
The coach will return to the city for drop-off near Central
Railway, arriving at about 5.30 pm.
The tour fee includes travel on the Solar Sailor and the coach,
lunch, and park entrance fee, but no drinks.
Please bring your own drinking water and camera and, depending
upon the weather, sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen, raincoat,
or umbrella. We recommend that you wear comfortable casual
clothes and walking shoes. If you fancy a quick swim, please
bring swimmers and towel.
Sydney Ecotour fees:
Adults A$125;
Fulltime students and children who occupy a seat: A$100;
Infants who do not occupy a seat: free of charge.
Payments in Australian dollars only. Payment for the group
is required in advance.
Enquiries:
Email: mark@sustainabilitycentre.com.au
Phone: +61 2 9801 2976; fax: +61 2 9801 2986
For
a downloadable PDF version of this page, click HERE.
2.
Bushwalking Ecotours of Northern New South Wales
For
groups of 2 or more by arrangement
Would
you like to walk in the rainforest gorges of northern New
South Wales? Are you keen to learn more about the natural
and cultural history of the region? We recommend Hinterland
Tours (www.hinterlandtour.com.au),
which offers outstanding guided day walks in Dorrigo National
Park and offers tours spanning several days in the beautiful
wilderness of that region. Pick-up and drop-off is in Bellingen
or Coffs Harbour.
Contact:
phone 02-6655 2957; fax: 02-6655 9024; email: info@hinterlandtour.com.au
3. The Falls Forest Retreat: A Gondwana
Rainforest Sanctuary
For
workshops, small conferences and overnight stays by business
& educational groups and families. Located in a private
valley near Middle Brother and Yoorigan National Parks, mid-way
between Taree and Port Macquarie. Features conference centre/clubhouse,
3.5 star motel style accommodation, salt-water pool, rainforest
walking trails and cascades. Further information: www.FallsRetreat.com.au/.
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