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Fort Denison Island


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 395 attractions in Sydney
Traveller Description: was once a prison for the worst convicts
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Attraction type: Island, Historic site
Address: Sydney Harbour Sydney 2000
Australia
Tel: 61 02 9247 5033
Fax: 61 02 9241 3303

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21 Sep 2009

We took our kids to Sydney and went to Fort Denison. Whilst there we ate lunch at the restaurant. The food was amazing and it had the best views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the opera house. It was the surprise highlight of our trip. more

8 Jun 2009

This was just the best day out. My bridesmaids organised to have my hen's party there recently and we all had so much fun. The weather wasnt fabulous and a bit cold, but when we got to the island the staff were unreal, met us, knew that I was the bride to be, and made me feel really special. We... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ziplizbaygirl
8 Jun 2009

We had been recommended this place for lunch by a good friend and decided to take my family to celebrate my father's 60th birthday. As there were 14 of us we had to go on a set menu and we chose a three course one at $52 per person. The food was delicious, entree was mini zuchini fritters and fig... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bristol, United Kingdom
26 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

At AUD 875 per person this was not the cheapest option for New Year's Eve in Sydney; but great food and entertainment combined with an unrivalled view to put this experience into the once-in-a-lifetime category. In response to complaints in previous years that the standard of dress was patchy, the organisers decided this year to mandate black tie and this... more

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3 of 5 stars
Birmingham, AL
11 Dec 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This was one of the stops on Captain Cooks Sydney Explorer ticket. Upon arrival, you have to pay a landing fee and another fee if you want the tour. Its basically a small island that has an interesting history attached to it. The tour is worth it, since you get to go up into the tower and down to the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Reading, UK
18 Jun 2006
11/11 found this review helpful

Fort Denison is a former prison - later an artillery battery - and is now run by the Australian park service. It's located in the middle of the harbour, about half a mile off the opera house. To get out there you need to see the park service people at their office in Circular Quay - only official tours are... more

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Fort Denison Island Address

Sydney Harbour, Sydney 2000, Australia
Tel: 61 02 9247 5033 Fax: 61 02 9241 3303