When
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
26 January 2025
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An annual crowd favourite, Ferrython saw thousands of spectators lining the shores of Sydney Harbour to cheer on four of the city’s iconic Emerald Class ferries as they competed for honours in a race across the waves.
Four ferries raced from the starting line of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, completing two laps around Fort Denison vying for line honours at the Sydney Opera House.
The ferries that took part in 2025 were May Gibbs, Catherine Hamlin, Bungaree, and Fred Hollows. Each boat was brightly dressed in honour of their namesake.
To catch the action and support the ferries as they sped by, spectators headed to one of 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.
For those wanting to watch Ferrython from a vessel, limited free tickets were available to be on board one of the ferries.
Those who stayed on the ground or watched the activities from their boats on the harbour referred to the map for exclusion zones click here, on-water vantage points, and waterway restrictions in place throughout the day and evening.
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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