Steam Launch Lady Hopetoun | 2026 Australia Day Cruise

Event Details:

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

Check in from: 10.30AM for 11.30AM Departure

Where to arrive: Sydney Heritage Fleet's Heritage Docks and Workshop, Gate 4, 13 James Craig Road, Rozelle, NSW 2039

- 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.

• Note: You will not be able to view the boats from the street. Also, this is not our administration head office.

• If travelling over the Anzac Bridge, take the 3rd lane marked "Leichhardt" and when you have crossed the bridge, turn left into James Craig Road. Do not go into the tunnel.

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 - limited parking may be available in areas off James Craig Rd but cannot be guaranteed.

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

Special Conditions

- 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 11.30 am.

*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 info@shf.org.au or 02 8204 3500.