Sails on Lavender Bayby water taxi
Opera House and Harbour Bridge views from the North Shore
- Secure payment when you book
- Licensed, insured skippers
- 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily
- Drop-off at McMahons Point Wharf
Arrive the way the harbour intended
Contemporary Australian dining on the Lavender Bay waterfront, with front-row views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge — a two-minute walk from McMahons Point Wharf.
Contemporary Australian dining on the Lavender Bay waterfront, with front-row views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge — a two-minute walk from McMahons Point Wharf.
Inside Sails on Lavender Bay
What the afternoon looks like once the boat has dropped you at McMahons Point Wharf.
Three steps from your door to the table
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Pick your wharf and time
Drop-off is already locked to McMahons Point Wharf. Add your pickup wharf, passengers and time.
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See the live fare
All-inclusive, per boat, no surprises at the wharf.
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Meet your skipper
You get the operator, boat and captain's contact by SMS, plus a tracking link on the day.
Table first, then the boat
We'll ask Sails on Lavender Bay to hold the table for you
Send us your time and party size and we'll come back to you by text and email with the answer — confirmed, a different time, or fully booked. Your boat is only booked once the table is sorted, so you never pay for a trip to a table you didn't get.
- Nothing charged for the table or the boat while you wait
- Venue can counter-offer a time — accept it and we shift your boat
- Fully booked? We suggest other waterfront tables on the same waterway
Prefer to do it yourself? Book direct with Sails on Lavender Bay and come back for the boat.
Live fares
Book your boat to Sails on Lavender Bay
Drop-off is already set to McMahons Point Wharf. Tap a popular pickup below or type your own — you'll have a live fare in under a minute. We do not charge your card today; it is charged only once an operator accepts, or three days before pickup.
Why arrive by water
- No parking hunt — you step off at McMahons Point Wharf
- Door-to-door for couples through to groups of 30+
- Licensed local skippers, surveyed and insured vessels
- Live fare up front — nothing to pay at the wharf
- Return pickup booked at the same time if you want it
- Cancellation terms shown before you confirm
Arriving by boat
Water taxis use McMahons Point Wharf on Henry Lawson Avenue — the restaurant is a flat two-minute walk along the foreshore.
Alternate landing: Henry Lawson Avenue, McMahons Point NSW 2060 (public wharf, Lavender Bay)
Check a fare now →Water taxis to Sails on Lavender Bay — questions
Can I get a water taxi to Sails on Lavender Bay?
Yes. Water Taxis Australia runs licensed water taxis to McMahons Point Wharf, the closest public landing to Sails on Lavender Bay in McMahons Point. Enter your pickup wharf, choose a time and you'll see a live all-inclusive fare per boat before you book.
How much does a water taxi to Sails on Lavender Bay cost?
Fares are priced per boat, not per person, and depend on your pickup wharf, the time of day and how many passengers you have. The live fare shown in the booking engine on this page is the fare you pay — it already includes the licensed skipper, fuel, GST and platform fees.
When is my card charged?
The published fare is paid at secure checkout. Full conditions, including refunds, are set out in our terms & conditions.
Where does the boat drop us off at Sails on Lavender Bay?
Water taxis use McMahons Point Wharf on Henry Lawson Avenue — the restaurant is a flat two-minute walk along the foreshore.
Do you book the table as well?
Yes — we can request it for you. Send us your time and party size and we'll come back to you by text and email with the answer: confirmed, a different time offered, or fully booked. Nothing is charged while you wait, and you only finish the water taxi booking once the table is sorted. You're welcome to book the table yourself instead and just use us for the boat.
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