This is a Council led event.

06/09/2025 - Bass & Flinders Cruises.

Embark on a scenic cruise along the Georges River and discover its unique history with the Research and Community History team. You’ll learn more about the rich and complex relationship between people and the Georges River throughout history.

As part of History Week 2025 Water Stories, hear stories of connection, survival, recreation, and change. Discover how the river has been a source of sustenance through fishing and oyster farming, a site of leisure and sport, a route for transport and trade, and a witness to both celebration and tragedy.

Sailing onboard the Bass and Flinders, you will enjoy a 3-hour cruise along the Georges River, from Sans Souci to Salt Pan Creek and back again, with delicious canapes served.

While taking in the beautiful scenery along our route, you will learn more about how people have interacted with the Georges River, as the Georges River Libraries Research and Community History Team share rich stories of the river and its communities. This immersive event celebrates the theme Water Stories and offers a unique way to connect with local history.

About History Week:
History Week is the annual, state-wide celebration of History organised by the History Council of New South Wales. The theme this year is Water Stories.

Water is fundamental to life. It also underpins our histories. From floods to droughts, from oceans to creeks, rivers and wetlands, our pasts are bound up with the ebbs and flows of water. History Week 2025 will engage with stories of how water was cherished, contained, diverted, contaminated, looked after and shared, or withheld.

This event is suitable for ages 16 years and over.

 

Saturday 6 September 2025

 

Address

Bass & Flinders Cruises
531 Rocky Point Road, Sans Souci
Parking is available on-site at the Sans Souci Park.
 

Time

11.00am - 2.00pm.
 

Cost

$45.00 per person.
 

Bookings

Bookings are essential. Please book via the book now button below. 

Book Now

 

More Information

• No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings.

• Program swapping is not permitted.

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.

• This workshop will not be recorded and cannot be accessed after the scheduled time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future.

• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

About Research and Community History Team:
Our Research and Community History Team support the preservation and promotion of the Georges River Council through the research and collection of local historical materials such as maps, photographs and newspapers to gain a deeper understanding of our history, culture, and community. The team comprises four passionate historians who are excited to share stories with our community.

About Bass and Flinders Cruises:
For more information about Bass and Flinders cruises, visit the Bass Flinders Cruises webpage.

View the Cruise Map: Access the map to explore the cruise route.  

Accessibility Information:
Accessibility on the vessel: On boarding there is a 10-15cm step at the door. The main dining area and amenities are located on the lower level. Table service is available.

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.