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Convicts, Castles and Champagne Tour
Join us for a unique tour of Sydney Harbour and historic Me Mel Island (Goat Island) and get up close and personal with Sydney’s colourful convict past
What to expect
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 delicious chilled champagne!
CONVICTS
Step ashore Me Mel Island (Goat Island) and walk in the footsteps of Australia’s early convicts. Enjoy a personally guided tour of the island that contains some of Australia’s most important and intact convict-built buildings. Your guide will engage you with tales of punishment, deaths and escape whilst you visit sites such as the amazing early 1800s military gun powder magazine, the solders’ barracks complex and Sydney’s oldest Water Police Station. This is an easy 1.5km walk.
CASTLES
Cruise aboard one of our historic timber vessels past some of the wealthiest and most prestigious suburbs in Australia. See Sydney’s modern-day waterfront castles and learn about the history of beautiful Kirribilli House and Admiralty House.
CHAMPAGNE
What better way to relax than by enjoying a chilled glass of bubbly? Enjoy the complimentary bar. Drinks such as standard beers, wines and soft drinks are still available on board at regular bar prices.
What's included
- 3 hour Sydney Harbour Cruise on the historic traditional vessel
- Fully guided tour of fascinating convict buildings and stories on Goat Island
- Professional local tour guide to share fascinating stories and facts about Sydney
- Sydney icons viewed from the harbour including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and surrounds including first settlement sites
- See fabulous “castles“ of the rich and famous
- Enjoy a tasty lunch prepared & served by your crew.
- Australian bubbly, juices and water included. Other drinks available at regular bar prices.
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Time
- Cruises operate on select dates and depart from Campbell's Cove, The Rocks
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your confirmed departure
- You must call the operator to confirm exact time and location (contact details will be on your confirmation after booking)
What To Bring
- Please wear comfortable, flat walking shoes for the Me Mel Island (Goat Island).
- We advise you bring a jacket, hat and sunscreen. Tours are conducted in all weather. If it looks like rain, please bring wet weather gear.
