Location Name - Goat Island
Sydney Harbour
Balmain East 2041

Council: Inner West Council
Region: METRO SYDNEY
Location ID: 10347

Phone 1:02 9337 5511

Website:
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/goat-island (Website)

Email: [email protected]

 
Styles: Colonial, Period 1800s

Description:
In colonial days, this 13-hectare island was the headquarters for the Water Police. It was used to keep an eye out for smugglers and escaped convicts. The island is now open to the public only for tours - to see convict-built sandstone structures, including the convict quarry, Queen's powder magazine, Bony Anderson's couch and other historic sites.

Jurisdictions::
Inner West Council, NSW National Parks and Wildlife

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