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Australia Day is the busiest day of the year on Sydney Harbour for on-water events and recreational craft users. The best harbour in the world comes alive with free events taking place on the water, around the foreshore and in the sky.
There was something for everyone to enjoy, including annual crowd favourite the Ferrython with four of Sydney’s beloved Emerald Class ferries racing to the ultimate finish line …. the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Large crowds can catch all the action and cheer on the ferries as they speed by the many free vantage points. The best spots included Mary Booth Reserve, Circular Quay, Hickson Road Reserve, Campbells Cove, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney Opera House, and Mrs Macquarie's Chair.
Ferrython FAQs
Ferrython tickets are very limited and will be made available to the public in 2026 via social media and the Australia Day in NSW website.
Those wishing to join the Ferrython are encouraged to check the Australia Day in NSW social media channels Facebook and Instagram for the link to tickets, or the Australia Day in NSW website.
Yes – the link to Ferrython tickets will be available on the Australia Day in NSW website. https://www.australiaday.com.au/whats-on/ferrython/ (in 2026)
140 tickets for each Ferry were made available to the public in 2025.
The Australia Day 2025 Ferrython also hosted guests from First Responders organisations including NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, Ambulance NSW and NSW State Emergency Service.
All Ferrython tickets are free.
Tickets were limited to 4 per transaction.
Public Ferrython tickets are limited and available on a first come first served basis. Tickets due to popularity are generally exhausted quickly. A waitlist is active until the day before the event, 25 January (should tickets become available).
Should you wish to make amendments to your order including name changes or cancel your ticket, please use the 'Manage Order' button in your confirmation email.
In the event you are unable to attend the Ferrython we ask you to please cancel your tickets for someone else to attend.
Children under the age of 2 don't require a Ferrython ticket and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
The Ferrython is an accessible event. For more information on accessibility or contact us to discuss your accessibility requirements for 2026.
For any other questions related to Ferrython tickets please contact us directly via.
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