AUSTRALIA DAY 26 JANUARY 2019

Shark Island is Sydney's very own picnic island located just off the exclusive eastern suburbs of Point Piper, Rose Bay and Vaucluse with 360° harbour views from the Opera House and Harbour Bridge to the west and the entrance of Sydney Harbour to the east.

Captain Cook Cruises, in conjunction with NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, will operate a special service from Circular Quay to Shark Island on Australia Day. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy the day on this fabulous Harbour Island. 

Key Points

• BYO Picnic - food and beverage facilities are not available on the island (no BBQ facilities)
• Places are strictly limited to meet the Island capacity 
• Book early to avoid disappointment

Shark Island Facilities

• Five picnic shelters with table and bench
• One gazebo for up to 30 people (this cannot be booked - first come, first served basis)
• Plenty of shady trees, grassy areas and a small beach area
• Drinking water and toilets are available on the island
• Food and beverage facilities are not available on the island – BYO picnic (no BBQ facilities)
• Please ensure you bring suitable walking shoes, sunscreen, hat & water bottle
• Please take your rubbish with you when you leave
• Please supervise children at all times, particularly around rocky ledges and on uneven pathways
• We encourage you to help preserve our environment by only bringing recyclable picnic containers and by leaving nothing on the island
• There are no disposal facilities on the island - please take away everything you bring

NSW National Parks regulations

• Smoking is prohibited within NSW National Parks
• Please respect other groups and families whilst on Shark Island
• Please drink responsibly
• Amplified music prohibited within NSW National Parks without consent

IMPORTANT

• This is a special event cruise
• Special Event conditions apply

Accessibility for people with a Disability Policy