HMAS Watson

On this page

• Getting there
• Key collection and returns
  
• Room/cabin information
• VIP rooms/cabins
• Non-duty bookings
• Handy phone numbers

Getting there

HMAS Watson is approximately 11km from Sydney CBD in the suburb of Watsons Bay. The main entrance open 24hours/day, is located off Cliff Street, Watsons Bay.

Key collection and returns

Non-LEAP Accommodation Office

Address: BGIS Office, located on the ground floor inBuilding 3, on St Georges Rd. 
Business hours: 0800-1600, Monday-Friday
Email: watson.accommodation@defence.gov.au
A/H Phone: 0408 963 623

• All members can collect keys after 1400 from Accommodation Office.
• March out inspections for all Course members must be booked at least 2 days prior to departure.
• Cabins to be vacated by 1000 with keys returned to the Accommodation Office.
• Inform the Accommodation Office of lost keys immediately. A cost will be incurred for replacement.

Room/cabin information

Provisions

• Transit (up to 21 days) - Rooms/Cabins provisioned with soap, toilet paper and towel (replenished and room/cabin cleaned every seven days)
• Permanent/Temporary (≥ 22 days) - You will need to bring your own toiletries, towel and clean your own room/cabin (excluding Duty Officer, Recruit or Cadet Accommodation). 

For further information about your room/cabin, contact the base Accommodation Office. It is essential that you are aware of your LIA obligations in accordance with PACMAN, Annex 7.3.A: Licence to Live In. 

VIP rooms/cabins

For all VIP Cabin booking contact vanessa.hombsch@defence.gov.au.  

Non-duty bookings

Non-duty bookings attract a charge in accordance with Defence policy (FINMAN). Cost recovery will be initiated after key collection by the on-base Accommodation Office. Queries should be directed to the Accommodation Office.

Handy phone numbers