Boxing Day on the Harbour
2026 Event Update
We are currently reviewing plans for this year’s event and will share more information over the coming months.
Guests who have attended in previous years have been added to our contact list and will receive an update by early September. If you are new to the event and would like to be kept informed, please register your interest and we’ll be in touch as soon as more information becomes available.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to sharing an update with you soon.
Stewart House invites you to watch the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race from the water thanks to the support of Transdev Sydney Ferries.
Each year, 1,600 children with challenging life circumstances come to Stewart House for some respite. One of the most-loved excursions during their stay is a ferry ride from Manly to the city. For some, this may be the first time they see Sydney Harbour. To help meet the students’ travel costs, Transdev generously provides Stewart House with exclusive access to two Sydney Ferries on Boxing Day to raise funds. We are grateful for their support!
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Additional Information:
In 2024, the event looked like this:
Date: Thursday, 26th December 2024 (Boxing Day).
Time: Between 12.30 pm and 12.45 pm for approx. 2 hours.
Where: Manly Wharf
Tickets: Adults – $45 each | Children (under 13 yrs) – $20 each.
- Tickets and wristbands are posted in the mail
- Passengers will travel on two Emerald Gen II class vessels
- Wristbands and tickets provided must be sighted on the day to board the ferry
- Passengers embark (from 12:30 pm to 12.45 pm) and disembark (approx. 2 hours later) at Manly Wharf
- To avoid unnecessary congestion on the wharf, arrival before 12.15 pm is strongly discouraged
- No entertainment or commentary will be provided
- Passengers are welcome to bring a picnic on board (Alcohol is NOT permitted)
- For those with mobility issues, please be aware of the large numbers converging for this event