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Rozelle, nsw

Steaming Weekends | 1902 Steam Tug Waratah

Step back in time, join us for a fun-filled weekend cruise aboard historic steamer: 1902 Steam Tug Waratah!

Waratah was built at Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour in 1902. We will show you her birthplace along with other Harbour islands, Goat, Spectacle and Snapper. You will see the historic Mort’s Dock and Woolwich Dock which catered for the ships of yesteryear and moreover the ever-changing views of Sydney Harbour on this two and a half hour cruise.

Event Information:
Fully BYO, so bring your own food and beverages. Complimentary tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
– Boarding 11:30am – Departing 12:00am (sharp) – Returning 2:30pm

Where to arrive: Sydney Heritage Fleet’s Heritage Docks and Workshop, Gate 4, 13 James Craig Road, Rozelle, NSW 2039. The SHF gate is located on the right-hand side of the first roundabout on James Craig Road (look out for the signs). Come through the wire gate.

– What to wear: sensible footwear, bring a windproof jacket. No sharp heeled shoes.

Event date

10 May 2025

Event Details

Address:
Sydney Heritage Fleet's Heritage Docks and Workshop, Gate 4, 13 James Craig Road, Rozelle, NSW

Transport:
Bus No 433 Balmain – Gladstone Park
Light Rail from Central Station (alight Rozelle Bay) + short walk (15 min) (at Rozelle Bay, cross over the tracks, walk down ramp on the right, cross over the road at the lights, turn left and follow the pathway to James Craig Road).
Taxi / Uber
Self-drive - paid parking in James Craig Road (Sydney Boathouse) - veer right at roundabout on James Craig Road (see photo below with orange dot of where the paid parking is)
Street parking in Johnston St, Annandale

Times:

Boarding 11:30am - Departing 12:00am (sharp) - Returning around 2:30pm

Entry fees:
Adults $ 55
Booking:
Prebooking requiredhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/steaming-weekends-1902-steam-tug-waratah-tickets-775393030427?aff=oddtdtcreatorinfo@shf.org.au
Website:
https://www.shf.org.au/
Onsite facilities: