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Taronga Zoo Wharf
Combine a charter with a Taronga Zoo visit
📍 Mosman
🦁 Taronga Zoo
⛴ Sky Safari
Taronga Zoo Wharf is the dedicated ferry and charter wharf at Taronga Zoo, on the harbour side of the zoo grounds. The Sky Safari cable car runs from the wharf level up to the main zoo gates — a unique pickup combining a wildlife experience with a charter cruise.
Popular for family groups doing zoo days, corporate event groups touring Sydney, and anyone wanting to combine two iconic experiences. Most charter boats can pick up at this wharf.
📍 Address
Athol Wharf Road
Mosman NSW 2088
🚆 Public transport
Taronga Zoo ferry from Circular Quay (~12 min)
🅿 Parking
Taronga Zoo car park (paid, busy weekends)
💡 Captain’s note
Good for groups combining a charter with a zoo visit. Direct ferry access from Circular Quay.
What’s near Taronga Zoo Wharf
Within walking distance of the wharf:
- Taronga Zoo — Sydney’s iconic zoo, world-class wildlife
- Taronga Sky Safari — Cable car from wharf to zoo entrance
- Bradleys Head walking track — Bushland walks south to Bradleys Head
- Mosman village — Café and shops 10-min walk uphill
What kind of charters work from Taronga Zoo Wharf?
Taronga Wharf suits family charters combined with zoo visits, corporate events touring Sydney, and tourist groups. Boats from 30-150 guests can pick up here.
Frequently asked questions
Can we tour the zoo before/after the charter?
Yes — many groups do exactly this. The Sky Safari connects the wharf to the zoo entrance. Coordinate timing with both.
How do guests get there?
Sydney Ferries from Circular Quay (~15 min) or by car via Bradleys Head Road.
Parking at the zoo?
Taronga has paid parking lots — limited and busy. Ferry is often easier.
Boat sizes?
Most boats can pick up — wharf accommodates 30-150 guest vessels.
Nearby pickup wharves
If Taronga Zoo Wharf doesn’t quite suit your group, these wharves nearby are alternatives:
- Mosman Bay
- Chowder Bay
- Balmoral Beach
- Cremorne Point
- Manly Wharf
Plan your Taronga Zoo Wharf pickup
Tell us your guest count, date and cruise plan. We’ll match you with three boat options — usually within two hours.
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Bradleys Head — the headland next door →
The iconic Sydney Harbour photo position, walking distance from Taronga Zoo wharf: Bradleys Head boat hire