Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Campbells Cove, 4 Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Prior to sailing time we will board at Campbell’s Cove, The Rocks or Ives Steps Wharf
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Sydney Harbour Tall Ships, Campbell's Cove Jetty, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
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.
Stop At: Goat Island, Sydney, New South Wales Australia
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales Australia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Campbells Cove, 4 Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Disembark at Campbell's Cove, The Rocks or Ives Steps Wharf
Duration: 15 minutes
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Campbells Cove Floating Pontoon, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
3 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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Sydney Harbour Tall Ships will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by a passenger as a result.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : erikaf427
A very relaxing and enjoyable trip. The guided walk on Goat island was very interesting. Our guide was very pleasant and informative. Great cruising the harbour with lunch and champagne. Would probably of liked a bit less time on the island and a bit longer on the ship. Overall great day out 😎
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Posted On : 2024-02-10
Posted By : rob000808
An absolutely fantastic day out , very interesting listening to info about convict life on goat island would recommend it . Food excellent and nice to be out on the ship around the harbour.
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Posted On : 2021-12-12
Posted By : Janice_C
Being on a tall ship. Excellent tour guide full of great information. Nice warm finger food and a lovely lunch.
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Posted On : 2021-06-18
Posted By : LindamareeW
I highly recommend this tour
Travel guides were highly informative and interesting
We throughly enjoyed the whole tour and sailing
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Posted On : 2021-04-26
Posted By : ViajeroMacca
We did the Convicts, Castles & Champagne Tour with Sydney Harbour Tallships; and, the experience was fantastic. Our satisfaction was made possible due the professionalism and promptness of the crew. We left on time; the crew was COVID conscious; the Goat Island tour was informative; we were fed well; the staff are all friendly & helpful; and overall, a great way to see & enjoy the Sydney Harbour. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2020-09-26
Posted By : Android52
This trip exceeded our expectations sailing round Sydney Harbour in a 100 year old wooden sailing vessel hearing about its history from the Captain and talking to the crew who are either volunteers or doing work experience.
The visit to Goat Island with our tour guide Esther who had a great sense of humour and was very knowledgeable made for an excellent tour which we found to be really interesting and informative.
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Posted On : 2019-02-10
Posted By : DougJCN
The actual crew and trip itself was good but the booking via buy a gift was not a good experience and the people handling the booking and their website needs an overhaul.
Whilst there was a good bit of history - the way it was delivered by the guide was not so good and I felt he did not really have a good grasp of his subject or was properly prepared - sense of him winging it.
Had far better elsewhere.
And not sure how the castles got into the title of the tour. No castles were mentioned.
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Posted On : 2019-01-19
Posted By : Dianne P
This tour is a fabulous way to see the harbour and get an insight into the history of the city. The guide was ver informative and it was interesting to see the crew operate the ship. Plenty of bubbles and the food was basic but tasty. Overall a great day out.
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Posted On : 2018-06-23
Posted By : Patricia C
The cruise and tour of Goat Island was wonderful. Esther, our tour guide, was excellent. Her informative tour of historic Goat Island was very interesting. The crew were very welcoming and friendly. Lunch was delicious and drinks very nice. Would thoroughly recommend this experience.
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Posted On : 2018-06-17
Posted By : jstan29
Very informative guide both on Goat island and off it. Food very good and special diets catered for. Amazing day for a history lesson
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Posted On : 2018-04-22
