Area History Tours


​hiSTORY FERRY TOURS

Cruise some of the most historic waterways in the South Seas

Broken bay
hawkesbury river
​gosford
​brisbane water


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Central Coast Ferries
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Tours are in partnership with Central Coast Ferries who provide the vessel. Central Coast Ferries require a minimum of 35 people for the Hawkesbury tour before a tour can go ahead. The Brisbane Water tour has a minimum of 25. The tour dates are set by a large group booking of at least 20-25 people and then the tour is advertised to the public to join so as to meet the minimum passengers required.  Bookings are taken by Central Coast Ferries.

Cruise on magnificent waterways framed by stunning National Parks
​and voyage through 250 years of Australian history.
Each historic place visited and the story told is a window into nationally significant events.
History Ferry Tour
Peter providing the narrative to his visual presentations.
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Peter Rea is an engaging historian who has spent decades collating evidence, he has climbed rock faces and traversed the water front of this vast landscape to bring you an absolute charming presentation. Take your friends and set sail for discovery.  Enjoy." Julie, Facebook 2020
"...Do yourself a favour & check their website for Peter's next tour. Shena, Facebook 2020

Brisbane Water Gosford Tour

$45 Adult, $40 Conc., $25 Child
3.15 hours
Morning Tea Complimentary
Departs 9.35 am Woy Woy wharf on ferry 'Sorrento'
Returns 12.45 pm to Woy Woy
​Individual and group bookings welcome

Tour Dates 2022:
​Wednesday 14th September 
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Broken Bay Hawkesbury River Tour

$45 Adult, $40 Conc., $25 Child
3.15 hours
Morning Tea Complimentary
Departs 9.35 am Brooklyn Public Wharf on ferry 'Sorrento'
Returns 12.45 pm. to Brooklyn

Public Wharf is about 50m past the 'Riverboat Postman'
​Individual and group bookings welcome

Also departs Patonga Wharf 9 am by arrangement only and returns approx. 1pm (please request when making a booking)

​Tour Dates 2022:
Thursday 30th June​​
Friday 29th July
​Friday 5th August
Wednesday 17th August
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Download Brochure for both tours
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History Ferry Tour pictures
From left to right: HMAS Parramatta wreck, Juno Point defences, Ku-ring-gai National Park, Piers of the 1880's Rail Bridge, dolphins escorting the boat back home after the history tour.




TOUR MAP Gosford/Brisbane Water starts at No. 1 Woy Woy
History Tour map Gosford/Brisbane Water
TOUR MAP Broken Bay Lower Hawkesbury starts at No. 1 Brooklyn
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We Would Love to Have You Aboard Soon!

For bookings or enquiries, please call Central Coast Ferries
0418 631 313

Enquiries - areahistorytours@gmail.com

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