On Saturday 2nd May - the SUTHERLAND HERITAGE TRAM FESTIVAL.
For only $15.00 family, $8.00 adults and $5.00 child/concession, you
can enjoy -
Unlimited tram rides between North Terminus (just south of Sutherland
township to Sydney Tramway Museum and Royal National Park (the former
railway terminus);
Rotary bus from Sutherland to (North) Tram Terminus;
Rotary bus from National Park tram terminus to Audley;
National Park walks;
Aboriginal & local dance groups;
Arts and crafts Markets;
Vintage cars and buses;
Sutherland Bee Farm.
Profits go towards the cost of extending the tramway from the current
North Terminus into Sutherland township proper.
On this day only, there will be a half hour tram service on the
National Park line. As part of celebrations marking the 119th
birthday of the Royal National Park and by prior booking with the
Royal National Park office on 9542 0649, you may catch the 1045am
service from Loftus to the Park and partake of a guided walking tour
along the Bridle Track and other areas of the Park.
On Sunday 3rd May, a VINTAGE BUS SERVICE will operate between the
Sydney Tramway Museum, Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland School of Arts
(historical dispay), Sydney Woodturners Guild at Oyster Bay OR
Hazelhurst Cottage at Gymea (alternate trips) and the Sutherland
Entertainment Centre (heritage Week display). Buses supplied by
Sydney Tramway Museum and the Bus & Truck Museum, Tempe.
The SYDNEY TRAWAY MUSEUM is located adjacent to LOFTUS railway station
and may be simply reached by public transport by catching a Waterfall
local service from Central Station. If driving, take the Old Princes
Highway through Sutherland Township and not the bypass! Further
inquiries, by phone from: 9542 3646 or Fax 9545 3390.
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