Avor Giveaway
Host: Mike Whitney
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Mike is exploring a few new spots in Sydney Harbour on the Arvor 20. He’s hopping off at Chowder Bay and taking a history tour of the headland. Finished on top, time to go under the bay, and enjoy a dive, with Plunge Diving located on the harbour at Chowder Bay. Chow time at Chowder Bay? Enjoy the food at the newly opened Ripples. And thanks to Collins Marine, one lucky Sydney Weekender viewer can spend their entire summer enjoying Sydney Harbour if they win the Arvor 20.
Diving/Snorkelling
Located at Chowder Bay, this is the only scuba dive centre actually positioned on the Sydney Harbour waterfront. Plunge Diving is situated in a historic waterfront building which is over a century old. Built of sandstone the building was once a Mine Laboratory for the Navy. Nestled into bushland, Chowder Bay is a jewel of serenity in such a busy modern city as Sydney.
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Directly in front of the dive centre is a wharf, and the marine-life rich beach of Clifton Gardens is only meters away. With a wharf and beach so near, access to scuba diving and snorkeling is very easy.
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More Information Plunge Diving Mines Store, Building 11A, Chowder Bay Road, Mosman Telephone: (02) 9969 5733 Boat dives start from $90 per person. You can hire diving gear for an additional cost. |
Prices correct as at 06/10/07
Ripples at Chowder Bay
Ripples at Chowder Bay, the younger sister of Aqua Dining and Ripples at Milsons Point, is an alfresco café housed on the deck of the Submarine Miners Depot at Chowder Bay in Mosman.
The opening of Ripples at Chowder Bay was a momentous occasion as this is the first time in over 100 years that the general public can access this historic space, once reserved for secret military operations used to defend Sydney Harbour.
With unrivalled views of Clifton Gardens and Sydney Harbour, diners can enjoy an Italian inspired menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven nights a week.
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More Information Ripples at Chowder Bay Deck C, Chowder Bay Road, Mosman Telephone: (02) 9960 3000 |
Prices correct as at 06/10/07
Chowder Bay History Tour
The Tunnels, Tracks and Tales tour of Chowder Bay allows you to explore defense fortifications which have been hidden away for more than 100 years, plus beautiful bushland and you can see magnificent harbour views from a totally new angle.
The tour will show you the historic submariners Miners' Depot and follow a track through bushland to Georges Heights, occupied by the military since the 1870s.
You’ll also go into 300m of tunnels, gun emplacements and enjoy unique views of the Harbour.
Tours operate on the first Sunday of every month.
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More Information Tunnels, Tracks and Tales Tour Book through the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Telephone: (02) 8969 2100 The Tunnels, Tracks and Tales tour is held on the first Sunday of every month and is $8 for adults and $5 for kids. However there are tours on the 14th and 21st of October 2007 as well. Bookings are essential. |
Prices correct as at 06/10/07
Arvor 20
The Arvor is a great all rounder - it is very easy to drive, easy to maintain and can be enjoyed by all levels of marine adventurers. It’s great for fishing, cruising, on board picnics and works well as a swimming and diving platform.
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Not only is it safe, spacious and economical, the Arvor also gives a very soft ride. It is 6.16 m long with a beam of 2.48 and a draft of .65m and is powered by a reliable nanni diesel engine (85hp). The enclosed cabin can sleep two comfortably and is equipped with a sink and stove.
For the mad fishermen it also has 2 rod holders and a fully plumbed live bait tank!
It’s a totally versatile craft.
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More Information Collins Marine Telephone: (02) 9319 5222 And for all your needs out on the water give our mates at the BIA a call on
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Prices correct as at 06/10/07