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Enjoy combined morning and afternoon river cruises to the places where it all happened on the Hawkesbury River. Discover multi-layered histories aboard a classic timber ferry the MV Clarence Head. Hear from a range of specialists, from the story of indigenous Australian Bungaree to top secret Operation Jaywick, Z Special Unit, the largest construction project in the southern hemisphere and the drafting of the Constitution. Join historians, maritime archaeologists, legal experts and floating storytellers for revelations and an in-depth journey into the past.  Step ashore for lunch at Dangar Island.   ​* Combined morning and afternoon cruises include a 10% discount.

Join us for a morning cruise with in-depth histories and stories associated with Broken Bay and Cowan Creek and lunch at Dangar Island. Dr Mark Dunn uncovers the history of Broken Bay Aboriginal leader, explorer, navigator and diplomat Bungaree. Cruise along the waterways around the hidden military training camp at Refuge Bay. Maritime archaeologist Stirling Smith reveals the backstory of the highly secretive seaborne raid by Z Special Unit, named 'Operation Jaywick'. Veteran actor Chris Haywood reads from the diaries of Horrie Young, the radio operator on MV Krait providing an insight into the dangers, challenges and day to day conditions of the men on the repurposed wooden fishing boat.

Enjoy a day by the Hawkesbury River enjoying the wonders of local native birds. Our day begins catching a glimpse of the local species along the river - maybe spoonbills, wood duck and plover in the company of a Hawkesbury River bird expert followed by a morning tea at the Hawkesbury Duck workshop space. Learn simple techniques for painting Australian birds in watercolour under the expert guidance of Central Coast artist and designer Leonie Loewe. Enjoy morning tea, lunch and all painting equipment provided.

Step aboard the MV Clarence Head to be taken to lunch at Dangar Island. After lunch, we cruise under the Hawkesbury River bridge with local historian David Reynolds to hear about the greatest engineering project in the world and how it foreshadowed the move towards federation. Gain insights into the 1891 drafting of the constitution with reimagined conversations aboard the steam yacht Lucinda with constitutional lawyer, Dr Shireen Morris and essayist, Elizabeth Farrelly. Actor Chris Haywood takes us behind the scenes into the smoking room on the yacht's first-floor cabin as it steamed around the river overnighting at Refuge Bay and the Basin.

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A half day meander through the wonders of Kulnura along bush tracks of waratahs and gymea lilies out to glorious views 'up in the clouds'. An immersion amongst the yellows, blues, pinks and whites of our spring flowers. Waratahs are blooming and lyre birds are calling!. Join us for a special botanical and nature experience.  

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​Meet for morning tea in Kulnura and travel together to the start of the adventure.​​​​​​​