Overview
Step back in time aboard the historic vessel, 'Gargarle', for a spectacular day on Sydney Harbour. On this one-of-a-kind guided tour you’ll view the harbour and some of its islands from a whole new perspective.
- When
29 November 2026
2027:
- 15 and 31 January
- 28 February
- 18 April
- 25 July
- 26 September
Tour time: 10am to 2.30pm, meet at 9.45am.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 12 years and over. There are some uneven surfaces and stairs, and you’ll be boarding, disembarking and moving about the vessel without physical assistance from the crew. You'll also climb approx. 5 steps without using a handrail.
- Price
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Fees per person: Adult $160. Concession $140. Child $110. A 10% family or group discount applies for 4 or more people. Terms and conditions apply.
- Meeting point
- Walsh Bay Wharf, Hickson Road
- What to
bring - Drinking water, insect repellent, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, suitable clothing, hat, raincoat, snacks
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
- Availability
- Also available on request.
After setting off from Walsh Bay Wharf we’ll sail up close to Goat Island, home to convict-hewn quarries and the Queen’s Powder Magazine, which housed Sydney’s most explosive resource – gun powder!
We’ll then head to Fort Denison to view it from the ‘Gargarle’. The fort was originally a place of convict punishment, but became important in Sydney’s harbour defences from the 1850s through to the Second World War.
From there we'll sail to tranquil Clark Island and Shark Island. We’ll disembark at each island to enjoy the fresh air and city views.
Your knowledgeable NPWS tour guide will share some surprising stories throughout the tour, and you’ll see some hidden areas of Sydney Harbour from a new perspective
A morning snack and light lunch will be provided.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
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