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Goat Island has long been a significant place in Port Jackson. The island, known as Me-mel by the local Cadigal people, was once inhabited by Bennelong and Barangaroo.
Since European settlement, Goat Island played an important and fascinating role in the development of Sydney’s cityscape. In the 1800s, the island was used as a home for convict work gangs and as a gunpowder storage depot.
The Queen's Magazine, which stands on Goat Island, was built in the 1830s by convicts using sandstone quarried from the eastern side of the island. It was used to store explosives, and beside it there's a barracks, cooperage and kitchen.
Later, Goat Island was the site of the first water police station and harbour fire brigade. Following this, the island served as a shipyard, and in more recent years it has been a location for filming and concerts, including the television series Water Rats.
The best way to explore Goat Island and its rich history is on a guided tour with us or with one of our partners.
Take a virtual tour of Goat Island captured with Google Street View Trekker.
For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info
Since European settlement, Goat Island played an important and fascinating role in the development of Sydney’s cityscape. In the 1800s, the island was used as a home for convict work gangs and as a gunpowder storage depot.
The Queen's Magazine, which stands on Goat Island, was built in the 1830s by convicts using sandstone quarried from the eastern side of the island. It was used to store explosives, and beside it there's a barracks, cooperage and kitchen.
Later, Goat Island was the site of the first water police station and harbour fire brigade. Following this, the island served as a shipyard, and in more recent years it has been a location for filming and concerts, including the television series Water Rats.
The best way to explore Goat Island and its rich history is on a guided tour with us or with one of our partners.
Take a virtual tour of Goat Island captured with Google Street View Trekker.
For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info
Tours and events at this location
Goat Island heritage tour
Take a fascinating tour of Goat Island, an iconic Sydney landmark in Sydney Harbour National Park.Goat Island picnic and tour
Ever wondered what life was like for a convict? On this trip to Goat Island, in Sydney Harbour National Park, you'll find out about this and more.Goat Island
Type Historic buildings/places
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