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Sydney’s Changing Waterfront

Discover the evolution of Sydney’s waterfront on a walking tour from Circular Quay via the historic wharves of Walsh Bay to modern-day Barangaroo.

Trace the city’s past through the development of its harbourfront, as you walk in the footsteps of convicts, pioneers and the First Nations Eora people whose legacy is imprinted in the architecture and sandstone foundations of the waterfront.

Glimpse hidden corners of The Rocks, learn about the controversial building projects of Millers Point, and explore how the nation’s economy was founded upon the wool and shipping industries of the 19th and early 20th centuries along the Walsh Bay wharves. End with the futuristic architecture of the Barangaroo development on Darling Harbour.

At a Glance

  • Uncover the story of Sydney’s historic shoreline told through the development of Circular Quay, The Rocks, Millers Point, Walsh Bay and Barangaroo
  • Enjoy scenic views of the harbourfront as you stroll amongst the iconic structures and lesser-known features of Sydney’s historic waterside precincts
  • Gain fresh insights and knowledge of the Harbour City through your tour leader, urban historian and geographer Glen Halliday

Tour Leader

Glen Halliday

Destination

Sydney

Dates

Saturday, 20 February 2021 (day tour)

Fitness Level

Challenging

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Tour Status

Available

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At a Glance

  • Uncover the story of Sydney’s historic shoreline told through the development of Circular Quay, The Rocks, Millers Point, Walsh Bay and Barangaroo
  • Enjoy scenic views of the harbourfront as you stroll amongst the iconic structures and lesser-known features of Sydney’s historic waterside precincts
  • Gain fresh insights and knowledge of the Harbour City through your tour leader, urban historian and geographer Glen Halliday
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  • Pricing
Per person

AUD 295

Tour price includes

  • Tour guiding and insights by your tour leader, Glen Halliday
  • Morning tea

Tour code

RT2104

Fitness level

Challenging

This is an active day with approximately 3km of walking and extended periods of standing

Tour starts

09:30 am
Customs House Circular Quay

Tour ends

Approx. 1:30pm
Barangaroo Wharf (closest train station Wynyard)

Fitness Level

Challenging

?

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Walsh Bay Wharves

Nawi Cove in Barangaroo

Old warehouses at Campbell’s Cove Jetty

Sydney’s Changing Waterfront

Discover the evolution of Sydney’s waterfront on a walking tour from Circular Quay via the historic wharves of Walsh Bay to modern-day Barangaroo.

Trace the city’s past through the development of its harbourfront, as you walk in the footsteps of convicts, pioneers and the First Nations Eora people whose legacy is imprinted in the architecture and sandstone foundations of the waterfront.

Glimpse hidden corners of The Rocks, learn about the controversial building projects of Millers Point, and explore how the nation’s economy was founded upon the wool and shipping industries of the 19th and early 20th centuries along the Walsh Bay wharves. End with the futuristic architecture of the Barangaroo development on Darling Harbour.

  • Pricing
Per person

AUD 295

Tour price includes

  • Tour guiding and insights by your tour leader, Glen Halliday
  • Morning tea

Tour code

RT2104

Fitness level

Challenging

This is an active day with approximately 3km of walking and extended periods of standing

Tour starts

09:30 am
Customs House Circular Quay

Tour ends

Approx. 1:30pm
Barangaroo Wharf (closest train station Wynyard)

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Sydney’s Changing Waterfront

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        Most of our tours require a MODERATE level of fitness. However, in certain destinations, or in certain seasons, or because of the nature of travel, certain tours will require an ABOVE MODERATE or CHALLENGING level of fitness. For the overall benefit of the group, at the time of booking we will require you to declare in writing that you are fit to participate in your chosen tour according to the level of fitness required for that tour. If you (or we) have any doubts about your level of fitness, you may be required to undergo a doctor’s appraisal. This would require your doctor to read the itinerary of your chosen tour, including the fitness level, and provide you (and us) with a written confirmation of your ability to participate.
        We reserve the right to refuse admission to the tour for any reason before commencement of the tour. Further, if after the tour has begun it becomes apparent that you are unfit or unsuitable to travel on the tour, we reserve the right to require you to withdraw from the tour at the earliest opportunity to do so. No refund will be provided.
        It is also a requirement that you do not cause any significant disruption to the tour or the tour group, and we may refuse admission on the tour, or require you to withdraw from the tour at any time if your participation causes significant disruption for other guests or the tour group or there is any safety issue as a result of your ongoing participation in the tour.

        Fitness to participate

        Moderate

        Tour members must be able to:

        • negotiate airports and railway stations without wheelchair assistance
        • use combined shower/bath facilities (it is impossible to guarantee walk-in shower facilities)
        • undertake walking tours of 1-2 hours duration, including using stairs, walking over cobblestones and other uneven surfaces
        • stand for long periods in museums and other sites
        • embark / disembark coaches, trains and other methods of transportation without assistance
        • handle your own luggage

        Above Moderate

        In addition to the above, tour members must also be able to:

        • undertake walking tours of 2-3 hours
        • climb staircases of 100 or more steps

        Challenging*

        In addition to the above, tour members must also be able to:

        • handle extremes of temperature (e.g. below 0 or above 35 degrees)
        • handle extremes of altitudes (e.g. 4000 metres and above)

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