PORT HACKING RIVER ECO TOUR

The Port Hacking Explorer II conducts scheduled sight seeing cruises leaving from Cronulla Public Wharf every Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday. We travel up river to the Royal National Park where, if you choose to, you can disembark and explore historical Audley. There are many activities to take part in at Audley ranging from bushwalking, bicycle hire for the forest trail, canoe or row boat hire to explore the 5 kilometre fresh water section of the Hacking River. If you prefer to relax and enjoy the tranquil setting, you can pack a picnic lunch and find a spot along the river bank to relax. The Port Hacking Explorer II will be back to pick you up in 3½ hours time to continue your sight seeing cruise back to Cronulla Wharf (drop off only on the morning cruise).

On the 12:30 cruise, you can order lunch from our onboard menu. All orders are made fresh and picked up along the way. The Port Hacking Explorer II has a well stocked fully licenced bar which enables you to enjoy a chilled glass of wine or an icy cold beer with your lunch. There is certainly no better way to explore Port Hacking.

We will provide a full commentary onboard including the history of the port and the flora & fauna found in the area whilst you enjoy bottomless cups of tea and coffee with biscuits.

Your Skipper/tour guide will skim by secluded beaches and sandbars such as Deeban Spit on the way to Red Jack's Point and Constens Point giving you the perfect opportunity to photograph Pelicans, Spoonbills, Migratory Waders and other birds in their natural habitat.
Your skipper/tour guide will call in at the Meadows, Wentworth's Fountain (only accessible by boat) and then on to explore the mangrove forest giving a talk about the ecology of the grey mangroves and all that inhabits the estuary of Muddy Creek.

Cruise to the end of the Hacking River and arrive at Audley, gateway to the Royal National Park, where you can disembark for 3½ hours and explore everything historic Audley has to offer.

Hire a row boat
Go bushwalking
Visit the National Park information centre
Enjoy a BYO BBQ lunch or visit the kiosk
Hire a bicycle and explore the forest trails

Alternately stay on board for a round trip and see some of Sydney’s most magnificent waterfront properties as we cruise back to Cronulla.

Cruise Costs

$33.00 Adults
$22.00 Seniors (Concession Card holders)
$22.00 Children (12 & under)
plus $10 booking fee

If you disembark there is a $3.00 park entry fee per person. Tour includes; Morning & Afternoon Tea, Commentary & Cruise.

Timetable

Cronulla Public Wharf (departure) 9:00 am
Historic Audley 11:00 am
Cronulla Wharf 12:30 pm
Historic Audley (pickup only) 2:30 pm
Cronulla Wharf 4:00 pm
Times may vary acording to unscheduled stops to veiw flora & fauna along the way.
A perfect day for singles, couples, families and groups.