How to Get There
The Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre is on Garden Island in Sydney Harbour. To get there you catch the Sydney Ferry to Double Bay. This stops at a Garden Island only during the Centre’s opening hours (9:30AM to 4:30PM but check their website to be sure). There is no access via the Naval Base, only from the ferry wharf.
Approaching the Heritage Centre, you pass a series of memorials to ships lost and people killed in service to the RAN. These are worth a detailed look at before entering the main building.
What You See At The Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre
Entry to the Heritage Centre is free, but you must leave before the last ferry. There is a very good display of Royal Australian Navy history inside the main building. There are items from the formation of the navy after federation to the present day. We found the staff to be friendly and approachable.
Eating
There is also a cafeteria catering for snacks and lunch. Food was great and reasonably priced.
On the Waterfront
Outside on the waterfront are some very interesting displays. These include the SeaCat anti-aircraft missile and Australian designed Ikara anti submarine system, whilst a small museum, there is a lot of great displays and history presented over the entire site.
An additional area to see there is a large garden up the back, which given some great views to the harbour.
If you have a few hours to spare, the Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre is a great place to learn about the history of the RAN.
For other places to visit in Sydney, please have a look at some of our other posts.
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