Sydney Harbour Island Hopping - Crave Sydney 2009

Hop your way around Sydney Harbour this October and discover a world of fun, outdoor art and food as the Crave Sydney festival brings the Harbour islands to life!

Sydney Harbour Island Hopping will offer Sydneysiders and visitors a unique perspective on Sydney's enviable outdoor lifestyle, with Fort Denison, Shark Island, Clark Island and Garden Island each showcasing their history, culture and natural beauty as part of a fun-filled 'island expedition' taking place in October.

Island Hopping is a full-day adventure with plenty of action on each island to keep the whole family entertained. The event includes fine food on historic Fort Denison; fantastic prehistoric and mythical creatures roaming among the picknickers on Shark Island; Aboriginal art and culture on Clark Island; and Sydney's naval history and beautiful gardens on Garden Island.  

Times: The Island Hopper will depart Circular Quay every half hour between 9am and 3pm on the first three Saturdays and Sundays of Crave Sydney, between 3 and 18 October.

For more information and to book your Island Hopper tickets, visit the official Sydney Harbour Island Hopping website or call 136 100.

Rodd Island Tea Dances - Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October

Be transported to the '20s, '30s and '40s as Rodd Island hosts Tea Dances on 21 and 22 October. Offering up everything from the Charleston to the pulsating rhythms of Latin America, the New Trocadero Dance Orchestra will set the mood for the romantic and sophisticated Tea Dances.

The dances will be held in the colonial style dance hall, built in 1889 and home to one of the best spring dance floors in the southern hemisphere. Dance the day away or just enjoy the atmosphere, whether reliving the majestic musical period or experiencing it for the first time.

There will be three two-hour sessions per day at 11am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 3:30pm and 4pm to 6pm.

For more information or to book, visit the Sydney Harbour Island Hopping website or call 136 100.

Perfect Picnic - Sunday 25 October

If the idea of an afternoon hanging out with your mates on one of Sydney's harbour islands grabs you, the Perfect Picnic on Sunday 25 October is for you.

DJ Lady Tre will set the ambient mood for an afternoon chilling on Clark Island.  Bring your own picnic and drinks, with prizes throughout the day for the best costumes and picnic setups.  Explore the island and get into group games, or just lay back among the trees in the biggest picnic Clark Island has ever seen.

For more information or to book, visit the Sydney Harbour Island Hopping website  or call 136 100.