Meet at 10am at the Armoury Wharf Café (9714 7513), in Jamieson St (which runs up the eastern side of Silverwater Gaol from Holker St, Newington.). Plenty of parking is available there, and a Sydney Olympic Park Ranger will see to security for the cars.  The tour lasts 2 hours, ending at 1pm. Participants must be at the Armoury gate, near the café, by 10.45. The number of places is limited, and so bookings will be accepted in order of their receipt. 

Cost: $20 per person.

 

Tour Highlights:

• Tour commentary aboard the heritage train
• Guided exploration of the original precinct and wharf
• A torch-lit walk through the lantern passageways of the original powder magazine (not open to the public)
• Access to former explosives storehouse and laboratory
• Interpretive working life display and armament display
• Exclusive access to Newington Armoury and the heritage train

 

Contact Andrew Hyden for bookings:

andrewhyden@optusnet.com.au  

telephone: 9489 3936; text: 0418 948 988

Payment is required by 7^th May. Please quote your name and “armoury”. (Payment by EFT to NAB Gladesville. BSB 082-207, acc. no. 16667.0215)