Discover Sydney's history on the new Convicts, Castles and Champagne Tour
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The Dynamic Experiences Group, owner of Sydney Tall Ships have purchased Sydney's second oldest working ferry, the Mulgi and returned it to its original condition to show guests a slice of Australian history.
Cruise to Goat Island where you will experience a personally guided tour through some of Australia's most important convict built buildings . Goat Island will come alive with stories as you visit the 1800s military gun powder magazine, the soldiers barracks and Sydney's oldest Water Police Station. Death, punishment and escape will be relived against a backdrop of Sydney's best harbour views.
Headquarters of the Sydney Water Police, who kept an eye out for smugglers and escaped convicts
Aboard the Mulgi you will cruise past some of Australia's most wealthy suburbs and taken in the harbourside "castles" or mansions. Find out where some of the wealthiest celebrities live. Be entertained with a history of Kirribilli and Admiralty House.
Enjoy a glass of bubbly, cold beer, wine or soft drink with your Aussie BBQ lunch featuring fresh King prawns, delicious BBQ steak and sausages, a range of fresh salads, a fresh fruit platter and tempting desserts.
For just $89 your tour includes:
- A professional tour guide to share fascinating stories and facts with guided tour highlights:
- fascinating convict buildings on restricted access harbour island
-viewing from harbour of Sydney icons, the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House
- historic Sydney harbour and surrounds including first settlement sites
- "castles"of the rich and famous
- harbour cruise aboard a beautifully restored 1920s ferry
- personalised small group tour (maximum 35 per tour group)
- Gourmet BBQ with fresh King Prawns
- Glass of bubby, beer, wine or soft drink
- Morning/afternoon tea with cake and biscuits
Further information visit www.uniquesydneycruises.com.au or 1300 CONVICT (1300 266 842)