Festival of the Bat
Sat 31 Oct '26 – Sun 01 Nov '26
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Launched from Cockatoo Island in 1956, HMAS Vampire (II) has become one of Australia's most iconic naval vessels. Known as the The Mean Machine and affectionately as The Bat, the vessel has a remarkable history connecting generations of naval personnel, families, maritime communities and visitors.
Join them for two days of tours, performances, activities, stories and experiences celebrating the people and memories that have shaped this…
Launched from Cockatoo Island in 1956, HMAS Vampire (II) has become one of Australia's most iconic naval vessels. Known as the The Mean Machine and affectionately as The Bat, the vessel has a remarkable history connecting generations of naval personnel, families, maritime communities and visitors.
Join them for two days of tours, performances, activities, stories and experiences celebrating the people and memories that have shaped this extraordinary vessel.
To mark this milestone, visitors can enjoy half-price tickets to HMAS Vampire, along with a packed program of activities, tours, live music, family experiences and exclusive commemorative merchandise.
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