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Three Islands for Seven Dollars with the Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbor Explorer Cruise

Thursday, 5 January 2012
Between the 7th to 25th January 2012 passengers with a Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer pass can visit three National Park Islands – Goat Island, Fort Denison & Shark Island for just $7.

The Sydney Harbour Explorer gives passengers the freedom to hop from one Sydney Harbour attraction to another, discovering what each destination has to offer over a 24 hour period. Rocket catamarans depart every 45 minutes and the complete loop takes 90 minutes.

The standard Sydney Harbour Explorer pass includes free reboarding at Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watson’s Bay, Luna Park and Darling Harbour with live onboard commentary. A $7 National Park landing fee applies to Fort Denison, Shark Island and Goat Island.

From 7th to 25th January passengers can visit all three National Park islands for one landing fee of $7 per person.

Goat Island is located in Sydney Harbour, west of the Harbour Bridge between McMahons Point and Balmain. Goat Island boasts numerous heritage buildings, outstanding city views and tranquil landscape settings. Using a free Audio Tour or iPhone APP, take a self-guided audio tour for a rare opportunity to explore the convict, maritime & military history of Goat Island at your own pace. Explore the 1830s convict-built Gunpowder magazine. Hear about convict escapes and the soldiers who guarded the gunpowder store. Visit one of the first Water Police Stations in Sydney & much more.

Situated in the middle of Sydney Harbour, Fort Denison has a fascinating history and is an amazing lunch venue with stunning harbour views from the island restaurant and cafe. Fort Denison has seen it all – the development of the city of Sydney, Japanese submarine invasion and the building of both the Harbour Bridge and Opera House just metres away. It was even hit by friendly fire during WWII. The island provides visitors a fascinating link with Sydney's convict past and is part of the Sydney Harbour National Park. The Martello Tower was completed in 1857 and the island was named Fort Denison in 1862 after the governor, William Denison. Its tower is one of only two surviving Martello Towers in the Southern hemisphere. The Fort gun is fired at 1pm daily.

With great views, large grassy areas, shady trees, a small swimming beach, a gazebo and five picnic shelters, Shark Island is the perfect destination for a harbour picnic.

Passengers can also add on a return Manly Fast Ferry for only an extra $6 per adult with the Hop On Hop Off pass. This express Manly service offers up to nineteen departures daily from Circular Quay and gets passengers to Manly wharf in 20 minutes.

The Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer cruise departs every 45 minutes from Jetty 6 Circular Quay and Pier 26 Darling Harbour and the purchased ticket is valid for 24 hours.

Prices for the standard ticket are $42 adults, $36 concession and $24 children (5-14yrs). Add $7 per person for entry to the three islands or $6 for Manly.

Captain Cook Cruises are also operating Goat Island ferries from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour between 07 January to 26 January 2012. This direct service is $20 per adult and $17 per child.
Source = Captain Cook Cruises
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