The biggest naval event on Sydney Harbour this century will take place
from October 3-11, 2013 and Sydneysiders, regional NSW residents and
interstate visitors are advised to book accommodation early to avoid
missing out.
The Royal Australian Navy is celebrating 100 years since the first RAN
ships sailed into Sydney Harbour to great fanfare in 1913 – and it has
asked 50 nations to join the party. Called the International Fleet
Review (IFR), the celebrations will see 40 warships and 20 tall ships
from around the world sail into Sydney Harbour for a week-long
celebration.
Commencing on Thursday 3 October 2013 and concluding eight days later,
the IFR will be a harbour spectacular no Australian will want to miss.
Her Excellency the Governor-General, Quentin Bryce will welcome the
fleet from Bradley’s Head on October 4, and officially review the fleet
onboard HMAS Leeuwin on October 5 as part of the Ceremonial Fleet
Review.
With the world heritage backdrop of Sydney Harbour setting the scene,
the Royal Australian Navy band will perform while fixed and rotary wing
aircraft fly past in formation overhead. Military demonstrations will be
held, the official ceremony will be staged on the steps of the Opera
House, and the event will conclude with a fireworks display fit for the
occasion.
Other activities being planned include a combined naval march through
the Sydney CBD, ships open to the public, inter-navy sporting
competitions and a range of community and cultural events.
Whether you’re a navy buff or just keen not to miss the amazing
pageantry of this historic event, now is the time to book your
accommodation in Sydney to be sure you make the most of the week-long
celebrations – and Metro Hotels has a number of properties from which to
choose.
Metro Hotel Sydney Central is the group’s flagship property located on
the corner of Pitt and Hay Streets in the heart of Sydney’s
entertainment precinct. Having recently completed a two year
refurbishment, the hotel now offers 220 fully-refurbished Superior and
Deluxe rooms, all priced affordably.
Metro Hotel on Pitt is a stylish boutique hotel in the heart of
Sydney’s CBD, within easy walking distance of Circular Quay, Darling
Harbour, The Rocks, Pitt Street Mall, Queen Victoria Building, Hyde Park
and Chinatown, while Metro Apartments Darling Harbour provides easy
access to the popular harbour restaurant precinct of King Street Wharf
and Cockle Bay, as well as IMAX, Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World and
Australian Maritime Museum and Star Casino.
For those looking for something a little quieter and out of the hustle
and bustle of the city centre, Aspire Hotel Sydney in Ultimo is just a
short stroll to Darling Harbour, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition
Centre and Sydney Entertainment Centre.
