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An annual crowd favourite, Ferrython sees thousands of spectators line the shores of Sydney Harbour to cheer on four of the city’s iconic Emerald Class ferries as they compete for honours in a race across the waves.
Four ferries will race 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 taking part in 2025 are May Gibbs, Catherine Hamlin, Bungaree and Fred Hollows. Each boat will be brightly dressed in honour of their namesake.
To catch the action and support the ferries as they speed by, head to one of the many free vantage points. Best spots include Mary Booth Reserve, Circular Quay, Hickson Road Reserve, Campbells Cove, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney Opera House and Mrs Macquarie's Chair.
Want to watch Ferrython from a vessel? Limited free tickets are available to be on board one of the ferries.
For those looking to stay on the ground or wanting to watch the activities from their boat on the harbour, see the map below or click here for exclusion zones, on-water vantage points and waterway restrictions in place throughout the day and evening.
Ferrython FAQs
Ferrython tickets are very limited and made available to the public at 10:00am on 15 January 2025 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 is available on the Australia Day in NSW website. https://www.australiaday.com.au/whats-on/ferrython/ (after 10:00am Wednesday 15 January 2025)
140 tickets for each Ferry are available to the public in 2025.
The Australia Day 2025 Ferrython will also host 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 are limited to 4 per transaction.
Public Ferrython tickets are limited and available on a first come first served basis. Tickets are popular and 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. Please see here (include link below) for more information on accessibility or contact us on the ticketing link to discuss your accessibility requirements.
https://events.humanitix.com/2025-australia-day-ferrython/accessibility
For any other questions related to Ferrython tickets please contact us directly via the ticketing link https://events.humanitix.com/2025-australia-day-ferrython.
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