Overview
On this self-guided GPS audio walking tour, you'll walk along the foreshore from Milson's Point to Lavender Bay, soaking up spectacular views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge before exploring iconic Luna Park's local artwork and unique funfair atmosphere.
Wander between an Australian bushland setting and beautiful Lavender Bay’s poignant reminders of a maritime boat-building past, until you find yourself in a secret, paradisiacal garden created on wasteland by noted cultural identity and local Lavender Bay resident, Wendy Whiteley.
There are numerous locations that are part of the walk where you might want to linger. Wendy's Secret Garden at the end of the tour is a tranquil haven for a rest or picnic lunch.
The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
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What's included
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to Explore the culture of Sydney Harbour on this walking audio tour to Lavender Bay
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Arrive at Milson's Point by ferry or train. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.
Good to know
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
What to expect
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Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
As you wander through Wendy Whiteley’s secret garden haven you’ll see sculptures dotted around, some of them improvised installations from objects found buried in the overgrown vegetation and some by artist friends, such as this impressive sculpture of a large, black marble head by Joel Elenberg.
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Luna Park Sydney
The giant face at the entry to Luna Park is one of Sydney’s iconic images. It's the eighth face to grace the funfair’s entrance, enticing kids of all ages through its oversized pearly white teeth into the body of enchantment.
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Coney Island
In Luna Park you'll see an exotically decorated building known as Coney Island, named after the original amusement park in New York. It’s the only remaining example of an original 1930s funfair operating in the world.
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Milsons Point
Milsons Point juts into Sydney Harbour from the northern side, directly opposite Sydney Cove, the spot where the first European settlement was established in 1788. Milsons Point was named after James Milson (1783–1872), one of the earliest settlers. Wikipedia
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Lavender Bay
Lavender Bay was named after the Boatswain, George Lavender, from the prison hulk "Phoenix", which was moored there for many years. The bay was originally called Hulk Bay and sometimes Phoenix Bay. George Lavender lived on 14 acres adjacent to the property of Billy Blue. Wikipedia
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Australia/Sydney).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Sydney Harbour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to Lavender Bay
Can I cancel Sydney Harbour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to Lavender Bay for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 30 min.
Where does it start?
Arrive at Milson's Point by ferry or train. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket.
What's included?
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to Explore the culture of Sydney Harbour on this walking audio tour to Lavender Bay
What's not included?
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Which places does it visit?
It visits Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden, Luna Park Sydney, Coney Island, Milsons Point, Lavender Bay.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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