![]() The fleet review is expected to draw 1.4 million people to the city.Warning. The review commemorates the arrival of the Royal Australian Navy fleet in Sydney for the first time 100 years ago, in October 1913. Special-event clearways will be in place in the city and along the northern and southern sides of the harbour from 6am until 8pm. ![]() The Transport Management Centre says ferries are expected to be delayed as warships arrive and travellers should allow extra travel time. On Saturday the fleet will be reviewed by the governor general in an event featuring more than 60 aircraft, 10 military bands, 8,000 sailors and a huge fireworks display, as well as an appearance by Prince Harry.Įxtra buses will be running and spectators are urged to leave their cars at home. The navy and visiting military bands are performing at the Opera House forecourt, Martin Place, Darling Harbour and Maritime Museum throughout the day. The Navy Helicopter Display Team and the RAAF Roulettes put on a show over the harbour and a contingent of Royal Australian Navy ships, including HMAS Sydney, Darwin, Bundaberg and Perth, performed a 21-gun salute off Bradley's Head. Twenty warships from international navies including France, Spain and India will enter the harbour. Sydney Harbour is a buzz of activity, with maritime police patrolling the waters, jet skis skirting through towering ships and ferries negotiating their way to Circular Quay.Ĭrowds have gathered along the harbour and at Circular Quay, where many people are expected to jump on cruises for a closer look at the international fleet. The new arrivals are being greeted by more favourable conditions than the gusty rain that accompanied the tall ships on Thursday.
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