Convict, Castles and Champagne Tour
Description
This unique and engaging guided harbour tour gives you the chance to get up close and personal with Sydney 's colourful convict history. Enjoy a fun and fascinating guided convict history tour on limited access Goat Island.
Savour your delicious barbeque buffet lunch in the peaceful surroundings overlooking picturesque Sydney Harbour.
Sit back and relax as you cruise past and learn about Sydney icons and the most prestigious and historic waterside "castles". The ultimate way to experience Sydney and its beautiful Harbour.
Included In Price
Goat Island Convict Tour
Be captivated by your guide's enthralling tales of early 1800s convict history, including:
Sentry wall and soldiers' barracks where carvings by bored sentries are still visible today.
The colony's gunpowder store, the gunpowder magazine, where the walls are
so thick the outside temperature holds no sway.
Notorious convict Charles Anderson's Stone Carved "Couch" where he was sentenced to be tied for two years.
Headquarters of the Sydney Water Police, who kept an eye out for smugglers and escaped convicts.
Harbour Cruise
Listen to entertaining stories and learn fascinating facts about:
Sydney Opera House
Harbour Bridge
First settlement sites - Farm Cove, Mrs Macquarie’s Point, Garden Island
Historic Harbour Islands including Pinchgut (Fort Denison)
Harbour Side Castles
Admire the architecture of Admiralty House and Kirribilli House, the Prime Minister’s Sydney residence.
Delicious Aussie BBQ Meal
Your chef will freshly prepare a tasty Aussie BBQ lunch.
Your deluxe BBQ meal includes fresh king prawns, delicious Aussie BBQ steak, garlic and herb chicken skewers and beef sausages with a range of fresh salads.
Enjoy your meal from the comfort of a shade marquee overlooking stunning Sydney Harbour.
Free Open Bar - winter special
Complimentary Open Bar includes bubbly, wine, beer or soft drink.
The perfect accompaniment to your gourmet Aussie BBQ meal or harbour cruise.
Participant Guidelines
Please wear comfortable walking shoes for the Goat Island tour. We advise you bring a jacket, hat and sunscreen.
Booking Notes
Travel from Campbell’s cove to goat island aboard the ferry the Mulgi. After the short cruise you will embark on a guided scenic walk around Goat Island while you take in the convict sites and magnificent views of the harbour. (The walk is approximately 1.5 Km in length and includes some inclines)
Session Length
2 3/4 hours
Weather Exceptions
Tours are conducted in all weather. If it looks like rain, please bring wet weather gear. Alternate indoor arrangements for lunch will be made on the island.
