Pinchgut Island — Attraction in Sydney

I remember it used to be called Fort Denison. When I looked up the address while photographing the Sydney Light Festival fireworks recently, I discovered that the place had been renamed "Pinchgut Island". I thought it was strange, so I looked it up and finally found the answer on Wikipedia: "Pinchgut Opera" takes its unusual name from Fort Denison, a former penal colony in Sydney Harbour nicknamed "Pinchgut" by the prisoners there. According to the company's website, the name was chosen "because we wanted a name that Sydneysiders would recognize and remember, while also reminding people of our tight budget and humble origins at the time." In other words, the island's name is related to a chamber opera company in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 2002, Pinchgut Opera performs operas from the 17th and 18th centuries using period instruments.I really hope it will be open to the public regularly.What a lovely, exquisite...

It is a small island . You can catch a boat or ferry to reach here. There is a restaurant.When we went there, a party was going on there. There is a museum like thing in the rooms. Old memories are kept there. There I saw a hand knitted Lace and a note from the person you did made it. It is very emotional to read such notes and stories about the people who lived there from time to time. There is an Old Gun displayed there at the back. From there you can see breathtaking views of Water ; Harbour Bridge and Opera House. It is a small island , but has a history, which makes it a must...

Great location with stunning vistas of Sydney Harbour and surrounding areas. The place is steeped in history and our celebration meal was faultless. You have to pay an entrance fee at time if booking because it is National Park. Access by boat is quick but care needed on embarking/disembarking elderly guests in a choppy sea. Everyone helped my 80 year old guest with her walking stick on and off the pontoon without a hitch but plan your visit to reflect this. A...