Steam Tug Waratah | 2025 Australia Day Cruise

Event Details:

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

Location of the wharf:

• Opposite the apartments at 11 Pirrama Road

• Northern end of Pirrama Park, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont

• It is opposite White Bay (Balmain)

• Look out for the palm trees and it's not far from the outdoor gym equipment

• Nearest other landmark is Jones Bay Wharf (but a few mins walk from there)

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 from Central station and alight at Star Casino, walk to Pirrama Park (6 min) OR Light Rail 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. Waratah will leave the wharf promptly at 12.00 pm.

*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 one step on the deckhouse.

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

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

Host or Publisher Sydney Heritage Fleet