Steam Launch Lady Hopetoun | 2025 Australia Day Cruise

Fully BYO, so bring your own food and beverages. Complimentary tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.

Check in from: 11.30AM for 12.00PM Departure

Meeting Point: Western End of Pirrama Park, Elizabeth Macarthur Bay Public Pontoon

Location of the wharf:

• End of Harris Street, Pyrmont, off Pirrama Road in Pirrama Park

• Go past PPK (Pirrama Park Kiosk)

• Look out for the roofed area on the waterside, with a great view of the ANZAC Bridge

Transport:

• Walk from Town Hall station across the historic Pyrmont Bridge (15 min), walk to Pirrama Park (11 min)

• Darling Harbour ferry from Wharf 5 at Circular Quay and alight at Pyrmont Bay, walk to Pirrama Park (11 min)

• Light Rail (L1 to Dulwich Hill) from Central station and alight at John Street Square, walk down Harris St to the waterfront and Pirrama Park (4 min)

• Bus No 389 which runs from Bondi Junction to Pyrmont and goes through the city via Park St.

• Parking at Wilson Parking - Jones Bay Wharf Car Park (150m walk)

Australia Day Program

- 12:00pm-1.30pm Navy Helicopter Flag Display

- 12:15pm-12:30pm Maritime Mayhem

- 12:45pm-2:00pm Harbour Parade

- 1:00pm-1:30pm Tall Ships Race

- 1:30pm-188th Australia Day Regatta

Check out the full list of events from What's on in Sydney here: Australia Day Program (return to this page in late 2024 for updated information about Australia Day 2025)

- Minimum age is 4 years.

- Stilettos, sharp-heeled shoes and smoking strictly prohibited across all vessels.

*Please note we have a short amount of time to board passengers. Lady Hopetoun will leave the wharf promptly at 12.00pm.

*Please be aware that the weather can change during the day. A windproof jacket is useful whatever the weather as it may be breezy and cold out on the Harbour.

*Please note that due to the heritage nature of all our heritage vessels, they are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. Access to toilet is by stairs to lower deck.

*Please read through the terms and conditions carefully prior to booking.

Contact us via email [email protected] or 02 8204 3500.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Elizabeth Macarthur Bay Public Pontoon, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, Australia