Shark Island (Boowambillee) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Shark Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 45 Minute Extreme Adrenaline Rush Ride

• Sydney Speed Boat Adventure Harbour Tour

• Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Highlights Cruise

• Taronga Zoo Entry & Sydney Harbour 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Cruise

• Sydney Harbour Hop On Hop Off Explorer Ferry Pass

There is an AU$7 landing fee to visit Shark Island, and you’ll need to budget for getting there too. Ferry passes start at US$30, you can rent a kayak for around US$40 per hour, or you can splurge on a private yacht cruise for upwards of US$1,000.

Shark Island is in Sydney Harbour, about 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) from Rose Bay, and travelers often take a ferry, harbor cruise, or kayak to get there. Note that private boats can only pick up and drop off, and are not allowed to moor on the island

Yes, you need to book in advance to visit Shark Island; you can pay the AU$7 landing fee online. Note that there are very limited facilities once you arrive: The island has picnic tables, but you will need to bring everything you need for the day. Drinking water and flush toilets are available.

Shark Island is open year-round (weather and fire risk depending). If you’d like to swim, it’s best to visit during the Australian summer (December through February). The sea is warmest in February, which is also outside Australia’s summer school vacation, meaning fewer midweek visitors.

No, unfortunately Shark Island is not accessible for wheelchair users and its bathrooms are not wheelchair-friendly. However, there are a number of accessible Sydney Harbour cruises that offer views of the island from a distance, and a few private boat charters also provide wheelchair access.