Sydney Harbour is one of the world’s most celebrated landscapes but its preservation required vision and advocacy. This course explores the debates and decisions that protected its public spaces.

We examine efforts to preserve areas such as Cremorne Point and Nielsen Park, revealing changing attitudes toward public access, planning and environmental stewardship.

A fascinating look at how community action and policy helped shape one of Sydney’s most valued environments.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Sydney Harbour - geography
• Brief history from the 19th century - industrialisation and development
• Key debates - The Sydney Heads, Bradley's Head, Neilsen Park, Cremorne Point
• The ongoing debate

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Appreciate the historical competing interests in the preservation of the Harbour
• The role of politicians and the Parliament in establishing reserves of Crown Land
• Understand the need for public lobbying around issues