Sydney Ferries: the best way to explore the harbour and its suburbs
One of the most fun and scenic ways of discovering Sydney's beautiful harbour is by ferry - and with more than 135 years' cruise experience, no one is better qualified to show you the sights than Sydney Ferries.
Magnificent beaches, beautiful bushland, palatial waterfront homes, quiet bays, ancient cultural sites and breathtaking ocean views - Sydney has it all. And the delightful thing is, all are accessible by ferry.
Operating a variety of services to more than 40 different harbourside locations, Sydney Ferries offers something for everyone. Whether you wish to simply enjoy the fun of ferry travel or combine it with other transport modes, Sydney Ferries has a range of affordable ticket options to suit your travel needs.
Sydney Ferries main terminus is centrally located at Circular Quay, operating from wharves 2, 3, 4 and 5. Ticket offices are conveniently located at the entrance to each wharf.
For a more detailed information visit http://www.sydneyferries.info
or call 131 500 for the Transport Infoline
Timetables and brochures are also freely available from TransitShops and Sydney Ferries' information centre at Circular Quay.
Daytripper
Your $15 ticket to all day travel* on Sydney Ferries, Sydney Buses and CityRail. Available from Sydney Ferries ticket offices, on board Sydney Buses and at CityRail Train Stations.
*Some restrictions apply. See your DayTripper leaflet for details.
Garden Island and the Royal Australian Navy's Heritage Centre
Visit Garden Island, home to the new Royal Australian Navy's Heritage Centre, with artefacts dating back to 1788. Services will now be more frequent at weekends and will call at Garden Island seven days a week. Take the Watsons Bay/Rose Bay service from Circular Quay, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon on Sydney's spectacular harbour. For service information see http://www.sydneyferries.info or for information about the Heritage Centre, http://www.navy.gov.au/ranhc/index.html
Morning Harbour Cruise
This one-hour cruise will take you through the main reach of Sydney's magnificent harbour, from Circular Quay eastward towards Watsons Bay. Departs 10.30am daily from wharf 4. Commentary provided throughout. Food and beverages available on board.
Adult $18, Child $9.00, Family $45.00
Afternoon Harbour Cruise
This two & a half hour cruise sails down the harbour past Sydney Heads and explores the maze of enchanting waterways around Middle Harbour. Departs 1pm weekdays, 12.30pm weekends and public holidays. Commentary provided throughout. Food and beverages available on board.
Adult $24, Child $12, Family $60
Evening Harbour Lights Cruise
This one & a half hour cruise is sheer magic and most relaxing way to see Sydney's spectacular city lights and famous harbour landmarks in a kaleidoscope of colour. Departs 8pm Monday to Saturday only. Commentary provided throughout.
Adult $22, Child $11, Family $55
Zoopass
The convenient all-in-one ZooPass ticket includes a delightful return ferry trip to Taronga Zoo wharf, Zoo entry, Sky Safari Ride and bus connection to the Zoo main entry gate.
Prices start at $37, adult. Taronga Zoo is open 7 days, 9am to 5pm.
Aquariumpass
Sydney Aquarium is located alongside the ferry wharf at Darling Harbour.Aquariumpass includes a return ferry trip from Circular Quay and entry to Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour
Prices start at $29.10, adult. Sydney Aquarium is open 7 days, 9am to 10pm .
Manly
Manly is one of the most popular beaches in Australia and a short walk from Manly Wharf.
We operate 2 services to Manly - our flagship ferry and our highspeed JetCat that run regularly seven days a week.
Darling Harbour/Pyrmont Bay
If you're looking for somewhere to go for the day, Darling Harbour has plenty to offer, and we can get you there with services running regularly from Circular Quay.
Sydney Aquarium, Maritime Museum, IMAX Theatre, Star City Casino, Cockle Bay, the King Street Wharf precinct and the Chinese Gardens are all within walking distance.
Balmain
This quiet, charming harbour-side village is just the place to go with Saturday markets, traditional pubs contemporary galleries and cool galleries.
Sydney Ferries Corporation services run to Darling Street Wharf 7 days.
Sydney Harbour North
We can take you to places many locals haven't been to include Mosman, North Sydney, Luna Park and Neutral Bay. Neutral Bay is where you will find 'Admirialty House', the official home of the Governor General.
It offers walks along the Harbour and some of the most exclusive views in Australia. Mosman is one of the most exclusive suburbs in Sydney with sweeping views of the Sydney CDB skyline.
Services run seven days.
Eastern Suburbs
Watsons Bay is home to the world-famous Doyles Seafood Restaurant and some of the best fish & chips in Sydney at the Watsons Bay Hotel. Our service will drop you at their door. It's a short walk from there to the spectacular views from Sydney Harbour's South Head. This service also stops at Double Bay, with some of the most exclusive shopping in Sydney.
Service run 7 days.
Parramatta River
Our popular Parramatta River Services are something out of the ordinary. Parramatta is full of culture, historic Sydney architecture and plenty of great places to eat.
A single trip takes around 50 minutes. Services run 7 days.
Visit the lastest ferry timetables and events vist http://www.sydneyferries.info
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