Boowambillee / Shark Island — Local services in Sydney

Not at all the Greg Norman of Islands, Shark Island aint no major runner up/choker...it really makes a picnic sing. Accessible by $20 round trip ticket from captain Cook at wharf 6 circular quay. There's around 20 good spots to picnic in the 100mx250m Island. Not named for sharks, there's only 1 recorded case of attack, and that a few lifetimes ago. Swimmers were happy with the experience, and there's many little beached, but be warned, there's a fair bit alive in there! The views are wonderful, tree cover liberal, but last ferry is around 5pm. You can get access with your own boat, through the national parks Web site. There's the odd invasion from tours, but not enough to...

Sydney also has a tourist area called Shark Island which Aboriginal people dubbed as Boambillee. This island was not once an open tourist spot, but functioned as an animal quarantine site and naval depot. This recreation spot is full of shady trees that will make your vacation feel perfect. Browse the cobbled streets and handmade caves located...

What can i say but wow!! I went here a few days ago, kayaking in from Pipers point and could do nothing but admire the views of the harbour for what felt like hours. Additionally I’d say it made for a fabulous picnic spot, watching the boats sail past. Will definitely be going there again, perhaps this...