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Fort Denison Express Ferry

Highlights
• The Island in the middle of Sydney Harbour
• Features Island Cafe & Restaurant
• Ferries approx every 30-45 mins
• From Circular Quay & Darling Harbour
• Optional Guided Tours
 
Situated in the middle of Sydney Harbour, Fort Denison provides visitors a fascinating link with Sydney's convict past and is an amazing lunch venue with stunning harbour views from the island Cafe & Restaurant. It was even hit by friendly fire during WWII during the Japanese submarine invasion. Its tower is one of only two surviving Martello Towers in the Southern hemisphere. The Fort gun is fired at one o'clock daily. More Information.
 
Things to do & see on Fort Denison
  • Enjoy the fantastic views from the centre of Sydney Harbour
  • Wander through the grounds and explore the Fort turrets and old canons
  • Visit the island museum and tidal gage
  • Enjoy a light refreshment or lunch at the island café & restaurant
  • Optional guided tours (additional cost – see tour details below)
How to get to Fort Denison
Captain Cook Cruises operate Fort Denison Express Ferries approximately every 30 -45 minutes. Tickets include your return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour and Fort Denison Park Fee (excluding Martello Tower & guided tours).
 
Altenatively you can purchase an all-day Harbour Express Hop On Hop Off Day Pass including Fort Denison Park Fee (excluding Martello Tower & guided tours). This cruise departs every 30-45 minutes and visits Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay and Luna Park. Stop off at any destination throughout the day and reboard the next Harbour Express at your own pace. A great family day adventure.
 
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Fares AUD per person
 Adult
Child
Fort Denison Return Ferry + Fort Park Fee
20
17
Harbour Express + Fort Park Fee (Valid to 31Oct10)

45

29

Harbour Express + Fort Park Fee (Valid 01Nov10 - 31Mar11)

46

30

Prices subject to change at any time. Agents please note Ferry rates are non-commissionable.
Cancellation Policy: Under 24 hours prior to sailing: 100%. Click here for Concession fares available for Australian Senior Card holders and full time students (any nationality or age). Prices are subject to change without notice.
  
To book a Ferry or Cruise contact Captain Cook Cruises
 
ONLINE
Click on the Book now icon on this page
 
TELEPHONE
Ph: +61-2-9206 1111
 
EMAIL

Or purchase tickets directly from our tickets offices at No.6 Jetty Circular Quay or Pier 26 Aquarium Wharf Darling Harbour.

Guided Tours of the Martello Tower
NPWS operate 30 minute guided tours of the Martello Tower up to 3 times daily. These tour packages include your return ferry to Fort Denison from Circular Quay and Park Fee (please note Darling Harbour departures are no longer available). Tickets must be booked through National Parks & Wildlife at least 24 hours in advance and reservations are essential. Tickets must be collected from the NPWS Information Office located at Cadmans Cottage, The Rocks (approx 5 minutes walk from No.6 Circular Quay). Tickets must be collected on the day of departure (NPWS regret they can not issue tickets in advance). 
 
Guided Tour Reservations & Enquiries
  • National Parks & Wildlife
  • Phone +61-2-9247 5033
  • Mon - Fri:  9.30am to 4.30pm
  • Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 10am to 4.30pm
  • Physical Location - Cadmans Cottage, The Rocks
Standby Tour Tickets
Any available standby tour tickets for the same day are available at the Café on Fort Denison. Standby tickets cannot be guaranteed by any method (phone, website or email) as they sold on a first come first served basis. Passengers should purchase a Fort Denison Express ticket (including park fee only) and enquire at the Café on arrival. Standby Guided Tours commence at Fort Denison: 12.15pm & 2.30pm (Mon & Tues), 10.45am, 12.15pm & 2.30pm (Wed-Sun). Cost approximately $10 pp
 
Island Café & Restaurant Bookings – phone (02) 9358 1999 or (02) 9361 5208
 
 

 

 
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