After travelling 1.5 million miles across the globe, the Polly Woodside now welcomes you aboard
Launched in 1885 in Belfast, the Polly Woodside made 17 trips around the world and operated between Australia and New Zealand. She was used as a coal ship following World War Two, and by 1968 was the last square-rigged deep-water commercial sailing ship still afloat in Australasia.
You can join the crew, come aboard for a tour of the ship and discover what life was like on a tall ship sailing the seven seas.
What’s on
Open Days
First Sunday of the Month
Come aboard and explore at your own pace or join one of our guided tours. Please arrive a few minutes early if you would like to join a tour. Each tour is approximately 45 – 60 minutes. Open day tours operate at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm.
Pirate Day
Third Sunday of the Month
Come along and experience the pirate life. We encourage dressing up and participating in Fashions on the Plank, receive your pirate tattoo (washable!) and your very own pirate name. Our captain will have the kids scrubbing the deck, swinging the rope and going on a treasure hunt. Arrr the pirate’s life for you!
Each session will comprise of the following activities:
- Pirate Tattoo’s and Pirate Name
- Craft Activities and Reading Corner
- Scrub the Deck and Rope Swing
- Fashions on the Plank – we encourage the kids to dress up as a pirate for this
- Treasure hunt
We will also have a reading corner, colouring and craft activities available, you can explore the ship and museum, take some amazing photos and have a fun day out me hearties, Yo Ho!!
Session one runs at 10am till 12:30pm & session two runs at 1:30pm till 4:00pm
The People of Polly woodside
Australian Heritage Festival Event
Led by an experienced guide this tour will delve into the history of Polly Woodside, from the Woodside Family to her life on the sea and her restoration by a dedicated team of volunteers. Uncover stories of the people who lived and worked aboard the iconic vessel.
Tour dates:
- Thursday 18th April | 1:00pm-2:30pm
- Wednesday 24th April | 11:00am-12:30pm
- Wednesday 1st May | 11:00am-12:30pm
- Wednesday 8th May | 1:00pm-2:30pm
- Thursday 16th May | 11:00am-12:30pm
Tours will also run on Sunday 5th May (Open Day): 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
