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Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise
(15) Reviews
The Rocks
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Sydney Harbour Tall Ships reserves the right to add, withdraw, substitute and/or vary advertised routes, prices, departure times and locations without notice if considered necessary for the safety and welfare of the tall ship, its passengers and crew. However, reasonable effort will be made to maintain arrangements as advertised.
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Sydney Harbour Tall Ships will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by a passenger as a result.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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Join us for a unique tour of Sydney Harbour and historic Goat Island and get up close and personal with Sydney’s colourful convict past. Enjoy an entertaining and fascinating guided convict history walking tour on the island with catered lunch, along with a relaxing cruise around the harbour. Sit back and take in Sydney’s beautiful harbour vistas whilst sipping on chilled champagne!
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Enjoy a tasty lunch prepared and served by your crew.
Fascinating and unique three-hour guided tour of Sydney Harbour.
Australian bubbly, juices and water.
This MENU is subject to change to ensure fresh produce of premium quality.
Visit historic Goat Island and learn about the island's convict past.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Other drinks available at regular bar prices.
Meeting Points
Departure
Campbells Cove
The meeting point is located between Park Hyatt Hotel and the Overseas Passenger Terminal. One of the crew will be there at least 30 minutes before the cruise departure time to welcome you.
Return
Convicts & Castles: Goat Island Walking Tour Including Sydney Harbour Cruise
(15) Reviews
The Rocks
About
Join us for a unique tour of Sydney Harbour and historic Goat Island and get up close and personal with Sydney’s colourful convict past. Enjoy an entertaining and fascinating guided convict history walking tour on the island with catered lunch, along with a relaxing cruise around the harbour. Sit back and take in Sydney’s beautiful harbour vistas whilst sipping on chilled champagne!
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Enjoy a tasty lunch prepared and served by your crew.
Fascinating and unique three-hour guided tour of Sydney Harbour.
Australian bubbly, juices and water.
This MENU is subject to change to ensure fresh produce of premium quality.
Visit historic Goat Island and learn about the island's convict past.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Other drinks available at regular bar prices.
Meeting Points
Departure
Campbells Cove
The meeting point is located between Park Hyatt Hotel and the Overseas Passenger Terminal. One of the crew will be there at least 30 minutes before the cruise departure time to welcome you.
Return
Itinerary
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Campbells Cove
Prior to sailing time we will board at Campbell’s Cove, The Rocks or Ives Steps Wharf
15 minutes
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Sydney Harbour Tall Ships
Discover Sydney’s colorful convict history with Sydney Harbour Tall Ships and take in the sites of Sydney Harbour aboard a traditional vessel. Travel to Goat Island, where you'll learn about Australia's convict history on a guided walking tour before returning to the vessel for lunch and a 1.5 hour cruise on Sydney Harbour.
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Goat Island
Experience a Historic Tour of Goat Island and see the sights where the first convicts lived in the past. Goat Island, which has restricted, limited access, is the largest of the islands in Sydney Harbour. Over the years, Goat Island has served as a quarry, convict stockade, explosives store, police station and fire station. Today the island forms part of the Sydney Harbour National Park.
On a 1-mile (1.5-km) guided walking tour, learn about Goat Island’s colorful past and visit some of Australia's most important and intact convict-built structures. Take in the historic surroundings, and visit the early-1800s military gun-powder magazine, the soldiers’ barracks complex and Sydney’s oldest water police station. You’ll learn what convict life was like on Goat Island, from their punishments to their cramped sleeping quarters and food.
45 minutes
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Sydney Harbour
After your guided walking tour receive a complimentary drink before re-boarding the ferry. Then it’s time to relax and enjoy a cold buffet feast with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine! As you eat, enjoy the surrounding views of Sydney Harbour before returning back to Campbell's Cove.
2 hours
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Campbells Cove
Disembark at Campbell's Cove, The Rocks or Ives Steps Wharf
