If you ever wanted to get onto a grey ship, the Royal Australian Navy's Open Day for Fleet Base East is back for 2024.
"What to Expect:
Ship tours – Take a look at the ships keeping our shores safe
Elements of the Australian Amphibious Force
Clearance Diving Team One static display
Drill Demonstrations from the ADF’s Federation Guard
Australian Navy Cadets Stands
Enjoy live entertainment by the Royal Australian Navy Sydney Band
ADF Careers – learn all about how to join the Navy
Much more!"
Just be aware that the 2023 event had huge queues for some of the ships, so be prepared with hat/water and mentality to wait in line.
"The Royal Australian Navy Fleet and HMAS Kuttabul are proud to host the 2024 Fleet Base East Open Day. On 25 February 2024, Fleet Base East will be open to the Australian Public!
As the home to the Navy’s largest concentration of warships and supporting units, the community is invited to visit Fleet Base East in Sydney’s inner east to embark in our flagship Landing Helicopter Dock HMAS Canberra, Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart and the Anzac Class Frigate HMAS Arunta. This event is a great opportunity to see the location of the Royal Australian Navy’s biggest ships and engage in a range of interactive activities!
NOTE: Final Access Times to Ships will conclude at 3pm, all guests are expected to be clear from the base by 4pm."
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