By ferry. Take one direct ferry from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point in Balmain: take the F8 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 station to Balmain Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is A$6.21.
Can you catch a train to Birkenhead Point?
The L1 is the first Light rail that goes to Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre in Drummoyne. It stops nearby at 06:00.
Where do you catch the ferry to Cockatoo Island?
The easiest way to get to Cockatoo Island is by public ferry. The F3 and F8 services operate to Cockatoo Island daily, departing from Circular Quay and Barangaroo as well as from wharves along Parramatta River. For further information, including timetables, visit the Transport NSW website.
Where does the shopper hopper boat take you from Circular Quay?
Birkenhead Point shopping
The Shopper Hopper boat runs between Circular Quay and Harbourside and Birkenhead Point shopping centres. The journey takes 20 minutes and cruises under the Harbour Bridge, past Cockatoo Island and Luna Park, and beside the new development at Barangaroo.
Can you catch a ferry to Double Bay?
You can take the bus or the train. The most recommended way to get to Double Bay, however, is via ferry. Just hop on a ferry at Circular Quay, and you’ll be at Double Bay Wharf in less than 20 minutes.
Which is better DFO Homebush or Birkenhead Point?
Either is fine. If you are staying in the city, then Birkenhead Point is closer. There is only one DFO in the Sydney area and that’s at Homebush.
What suburb is Birkenhead Point?
Drummoyne
Birkenhead Point is a point in Port Jackson, in the suburb of Drummoyne, New South Wales, Australia.
How long is the ferry ride to Cockatoo Island?
Unlike most of the islands in Sydney Harbour, Cockatoo Island is on a major ferry route making it both simple and quick to access. It’s located a 10-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay if you get the direct ferry, some take a more scenic route via Darling Harbour and that takes 20-minutes.
What happened at Cockatoo Island?
The convict era. Cockatoo Island wasn’t always a beloved getaway on Sydney Harbour. From 1839 to 1869, it operated as a penal establishment, where convicts endured harsh living conditions and backbreaking work.
Where does the Kangaroo Island ferry arrive?
A Kangaroo Island Ferry is a comfortable 45 minutes or a short 30 minute flight from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island Airport. Both Sealink and KI Connect operate multiple departures daily between Cape Jervis and Penneshaw.
Where do you catch the ferry from Darling Harbour?
Plan your trip
Catch a ferry to Darling Harbour from Circular Quay and alight at Barangaroo Wharf, or Pyrmont Bay Wharf. If you alight at Barangaroo Wharf, you’ll be close to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Cockle Bay and King Street Wharf.
Can you catch a ferry from Circular Quay to Barangaroo?
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side B and arriving at Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min. What is the distance between Barangaroo ferry wharf and Circular Quay ferry wharf?
Where do you catch the ferry in Sydney?
Sydney’s iconic green-and-gold ferries bring local commuters and tourists to all corners of the Harbour, with most services starting and ending at Circular Quay, Sydney’s major ferry transport hub. Circular Quay also has a train station that connects with all other Sydney CBD train stations, including Sydney Central.
How much does it cost to ferry your car to Put-in-Bay?
The Miller Ferry offer the lowest fares for any ferry service to Put-in-Bay. One way passenger tickets are $7.50 for adults, $1.50 for children aged 6-11 and kid under 6 ride for free. Vehicle tickets are $18.00 for cars, $16.00 for motorcycles and $2.00 for bicycles.
Where do DFDS ferries go?
DFDS operates North Sea ferry routes between the UK, Holland, Denmark and Norway. Including 2 daily overnight sailings between Newcastle and Amsterdam, as well as Copenhagen and Oslo.
Can ferries go both ways?
A double-ended ferry is one where vehicles are loaded on and off both ends of the vessel and the direction of travel switches so the bow becomes the stern. The greatest argument for a double-ended ferry is when the route is short such as a river crossing.
What was Birkenhead Point before?
The rubber factory was closed in 1976 when the site was sold to David Jones to be redeveloped. The centre was opened on Thursday 26 July 1979 when redevelopment works were 80% complete.
What shops are there in Birkenhead?
- Lady Lever Art Gallery. 955. Art Galleries.
- Amorini Antiques Centre. Antique Shops. Open now.
- Cajobah Gallery. Art Galleries. By Wirral47.
- Pyramid Shopping Centre. Shopping Malls.
- The Vintage Emporium Wirral. Antique Shops.
- WarGameStore. Speciality & Gift Shops.
- Owen Drew. Speciality & Gift Shops.
- Claremont Farm. Speciality & Gift Shops.
What is the most popular shopping Centre in Sydney?
1. Westfield. With the best variety of food, fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle, all in one place, Westfield is one of the best shopping centres in Sydney.
How long is free parking at Birkenhead Point?
3 hours
There are over 1330 available parking spaces in our multi-level carparks with 3 hours of free parking.
Is Birkenhead a good suburb?
Birkenhead offers an easy commute to the CBD and the employment hubs of the North Shore, but it retains a coastal village atmosphere that’s a bit like Devonport. Because the suburb dates back to the earliest days of Auckland, it has an attractive collection of heritage buildings.