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The Fenwick

The Fenwick Balmain walking tour and lunch

Where
2-8 Weston St
Balmain East NSW 2041
Australia
When

Friday 21 April from 10am to 2pm

TWO TOURS & SEATINGS ARE AVAILABLE: 10am to be seated for lunch at 12pm 12.30pm to be seated for lunch at 2:30pm

William Balmain was a sea-faring surgeon who pioneered medicine and traded in rum.

While he fought duals, saved lives and fell in love with a convict; Sydney mostly remembers his name because he was given an amazing piece of land fronting the harbour. Two centuries later, we invite you to wander through the rich history of Balmain on a guided walking tour to discover a side of the inner west suburb you’ve never seen before.

With a focus on the harbour-side heritage of this unique stretch of Sydney, the tour will examine its early architecture and recall its colourful characters. From the maritime merchants of the Fenwick Stores, to the thirsty ferrymen of the Shipwright's Arms; and from the surviving colonial mansions of its earliest years, to the long-lost tramline that once ran right to the wharf — this is a chance to explore the many faces of this important and historic neighbourhood.

$115 per person includes:

  • 1 hour 45 mins historical walking tour

  • 2 course set lunch menu with choice PLUS bread and snacks

  • Tours start and end outside The Fenwick on the waterfront.

Tours available starting at:

  • 10am to be seated for lunch at 12pm

  • 12.30pm to be seated for lunch at 2:30pm

We recommend utilising the ferry to make your way to the meeting point and to please arrive early to prevent a delayed start time.

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