Steam Launch Lady Hopetoun | Australia Day 2027

Name: Steam Launch Lady Hopetoun | Australia Day 2027
Start: 2027-01-26T10:30:00+1100
End: 2027-01-26T15:00:00+1100
Location: Rozelle Shipyard

Tue, 26 Jan 2027, 10:30am - 3pm AEDT

Rozelle Shipyard

Rozelle NSW, Australia

Sydney Heritage Fleet

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Description

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

Midday Salute: 11.55am to 12.10pm

Australian Army	21 Gun Salute	Bradfield Park North Sydney
Royal Australian Navy		Sydney Harbour
Royal Australian Air Force	Flyover	Sydney Harbour

Ferrython Fun: 12.10pm to 12.30pm

12.10pm - 12.30pm	Ferrython Race	Circular Quay & Sydney Harbour
12.15pm - 12.30pm	Maritime Mayhem	Circular Quay

Around the Harbour

12.30pm - 1.00pm	Navy Helicopter Flag Display	Sydney Harbour
1.00pm - 2.00pm	Harbour Parade	Sydney Harbour
1.00pm - 1.30pm	Tall Ships Race	Sydney Harbour
1.30pm - 6.00pm	191st Australia Day Regatta	Sydney Harbour
2.00pm - 4.00pm	Working Harbour Vessel Display	Sydney Harbour

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.