Rose Bay Naval History Walk
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Rose Bay Naval History Walk

$20.00

Explore naval history in Rose Bay over a 2-hour guided walk.

The Rose Bay area has a significant link to Australia’s naval history from 1912-1927. The recruit training ship HMAS Tingira was moored in Rose Bay from 1912-1927.

In early June 1942 Rose Bay & some surrounding suburbs were shelled by a Japanese I -class submarine which in the previous week was part of the Japanese Naval force that launched midget subs to attack Sydney Harbour.

For groups of up to 20 people we can schedule a dedicated walk for you.

Rose Bay Navy History walk enquiries

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Description

Key sites visited and described include:

  • The history of HMAS Tingira including the ship’s previous two lives & commentary on life aboard for sailors including photos.
  • Stop at the Rose Bay war memorial where we will provide an overview of the Japanese midget sub attack in Sydney Harbour on 31 May 1942
  • Walk to one of the properties damaged by an unexploded shell in 26 Manion Rd where we will provide a commentary on the shelling of the area on the 8 June 1942
  • Then walk on to 3 Plumer Rd where a shell exploded damaging a house
  • Commentary on a prominent local Indigenous man Bungaree who is buried in Rose Bay cemetery

Location: Meet at the HMAS Tingira Memorial in the Tingira Memorial Park
600 New South Head Rd Rose Bay.  Next to the Woollahra Sailing Club & Club Rose Bay. Approx 7 min walk from the ferry wharf.

Duration: Approx 2 hours starting at 10:00 am.

Cost: The cost is $20 per person. Paid by bank transfer ahead of time.

Mobility: The tour is approx. 2km on generally flat surfaces. Unaided mobility is required.

Tour Co-ordinator Contact

Email: tours@navyhistory.au or Phone: (02) 9537 0038 (Tuesday or Thursday only)

Group Bookings (10 or more): Contact the Cruise Coordinator.

Ticket Cancellation Policy

More than 14 days prior, full refund of ticket.
Less than 14 days prior – no refund

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