Whether you're a first time visitor or a regular, there's always something new to discover at Sydney Olympic Park with an irresistible choice of parks that offer extensive facilities and different vistas to suit your mood.
There's nothing like a relaxing alfresco meal in one of our picturesque parks with superb facilities that include free BBQs, picnic shelters and shade areas, walking trails, cycle paths, playgrounds and playful fountains that encourage you to get wet - just for the fun of it!
The Park is an urban biodiversity hotspot with significant habitats for hundreds of species of plants, birds, frogs, bats, reptiles and fish. Amongst the protected wetlands and woodlands you can bird watch, spot endangered frogs such as the endangered Green and Golden Bell frog, or just de-stress in the cool green calmness under the trees.
Well-behaved dogs on leashes are always welcome but please comply with the signposted 'no dogs' areas that are protecting sensitive habitats for local wildlife.
There's a host of activities including exhibitions, Art & Culture events, Heritage Railway Tours, Golf Classesand Birdlife Tours.
For more information go to www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au
Amazing Mask Display at Australian Museum
Opens: Febuary 11, 2012
Cost: $12 FREE for Australian Aged Pension card holders
From ancient times people have worn masks to hide, have fun, for decoration or as part of religious rituals. The new display at the Australian Museum, College Street Sydney, features highly collectable and valuable Melanesian masks.
For details phone 02 9320 6000.
The National Calendar - get involved and make a difference
Website: www.nationalcalendar.com.au
Do Something's Guide to Community Events
Everything from Chinese New Year, Sustainable Living Festival, World Day of Social Justice, Australian Women's History Month, it's all listed on this website. You can find an event near you, or you can list an event your group will be staging in the future. Stay up-to-date with www.nationalcalendar.com.au and if you want to stay intune with or find a cause, go to http://dosomething.net.au
Southern BiPlane Adventures
Southern Biplane Adventures, at Illawarra on Sydney’s south coast, may be a new company it but represents more than 20,000 flying hours and over 30 years of aviation experience of its energetic owners Chris and Tony Clark.
Southern Biplane Adventures wants to share a revived version of the golden era of aviation where sexy muscle planes ruled skies; aviation was the new frontier; and all the guys and gals talked about it round the bar at the end of the day.
“We believe that this part of aviation history and way of life should be preserved and shared with everyone. Whether you are looking for a nostalgic scenic flight or want to become an aerobatic stunt pilot for the day, we have the experience to make that dream come true,” said Chris Clark.
For more details phone (02) 4257 9440 or email: info@southernbiplanes.com.au
Physical Address:
Hanger 3, 32 Airport Rd,
Illawarra Regional Airport,
Albion Park Rail NSW 2527.
Websit: www.southernbiplanes.com.au
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Walk MANLY : FREE
From short, scenic strolls suitable for all including people in wheelchairs or with prams, to lengthy and challenging treks for more avid walkers, on foot the visitor can explore Manly’s many natural wonders as well as its history and architecture.
Blessed with one of the finest networks of walking tracks in the world, one of Manly’s most famous is the Scenic Walkway from Manly to the Spit (map available with points of interest). Through harbourside suburbs and native bushland, passed Aboriginal landmarks and pockets of subtropical rainforest, enjoy scenic views across Sydney Harbour and trails passed hidden coves to clifftop vantages and the chance to spot migrating whales.
Together with five dedicated bicycle trails (map available from Manly Council) and an annual program of free guided tours along Manly's beautiful harbour foreshore areas run by Manly Council's Community and Environmental Partnerships Branch (bookings essential on +61 2 9976 1661).
Events about our wonderful history
The Royal Australian Historical Society has a regular calendar of events, lectures and talks, and is inviting Sydney Seniors to attend these interesting and informative events which feature leading historians as speakers. You'll also get to meet friendly people with an interest in history.
Most of these talks, lecures and events cost under $10. For a full program go to The Royal Australian Historical Society's website (click here). Then click on the event you are interested in for more details.
The Australian War Memorial New Galleries
Take a virtual tour of the Australian War Memorial's recently renovated Second World War Galleries. Go to www.youtube.com/watch
World Heritage Exhibition Centre at Mount Tomah
The World Heritage Exhibition Centre at Mount Tomah Botanic Garden in the Greater Blue Mountains was officially opened recently by Australian actor Jack Thompson.
Mt Tomah Botanic Garden is set on the summit of a basalt-capped peak and is home to over 5,000 species of plants displayed by geographic origin.
The World Heritage Exhibition Centre showcases the Greater Blue Mountains area and celebrates the 10th anniversary of the area’s inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Centre includes a full surround sound theatre for visitors to experience a journey through the gigantic cliffs of the one million hectares of wilderness and National Park landscapes that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Mount Tomah Botanical Gardens is the cool-climate garden of the Botanic Gardens Trust.
Location: Bells Line of Road via Bilpin NSW
Opening Hours:
Open every day except Christmas Day. April to Sept: 10 am - 4 pm. Oct to March: 10 am - 5 pm.
Enquiries: (02) 4567 3000
Entry Fees:
Adult $5.50; Seniors/Conc $4.40.
Website: www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au
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