Fort Denison Island

The island has a fascinating history and was a secluded place for evil criminals to live alone in the early days as a tent city in Sydney's exile. It slowly developed into a gunhouse and accommodation. The optional extra journey here is actually the most worth a visit.

The bunker, nestled on a reef in the middle of the bay, feels like a small castle, hanging alone in the sea. On the side near the channel, there is a cylindrical bunker on the side, with a layer of shooting or looking out, or barely a window, a lighthouse on the top of the bunker, open at night, and a weather vane and other facilities. Under the bunker is a row of bungalows with stone exteriors, all in a style, like a military barracks. The island is small and contacted by boat from the small pier on the side of the island. There is a military port in the bay not far from the bunker, and there are warships moored. This island reef fortress is located just outside the sea.

Although it is an island, it is small in size. From the front appearance of the Royal Botanic Garden, the military fortress has covered the entire island, and even a bit like a submarine. There are actually ferries to go to such a projectile place. Guests who have time can experience it to learn about the island's rich history.

We were about five minutes short ride from the ring pier to Dennisonburg. Our guide to the national parks and safari, Merić, was fantastic and made our trip wonderful. Please note that there is currently no restaurant on the island, so we went to Locke Restaurant for $33 per person, great value for money, returned via Captain Cook cruise. It is suitable for all ages, but there are some stairs, museums and grass on a small island.

We bought a 10.30am Captain Cook service ticket from Lovers Island - $20 per person. Includes return. The ship traveled very little, so we immediately started the round stone bunker tour of the national park (extra charge) as soon as we arrived, and we had to rush back to the ship. It would be better to take a slightly late ferry and reserve more time on the island, but we don’t want to eat in the restaurant there, and other options for spending time are limited. The tower is well maintained, although modified, and a large rotating cannon is removed from the top and replaced with a lamp. The cannon is still inside and it is interesting to see the original asphalt floor in the gunpowder library.