St Helena Island Night Tour - Hamilton Departure

Discover Brisbane's most intriguing secret, the "Hell Hole of the South Pacific," with our St. Helena Island Cruise Experience. Just 6 km southeast of the Brisbane River mouth lies a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Embark on a journey to St. Helena Island and uncover its mysterious past while indulging in a buffet lunch onboard.

Included: 6 Hour Cruise, Guided Tour, Cold Meats & Salad Buffet, Dessert & 3 Standard Drinks.
BYO Torches

For beverages, we offer a fully licensed bar with a variety of beers, spirits, wines, and soft drinks available for purchase.

Departing between 5:30pm (boarding 5:00pm) and returning 10:30pm approx, this enchanting cruise departs from the Recreation Hub pontoon in Hamilton, QLD. Departure and parking details will be provided upon booking confirmation.

Adults: $109
Children: $55 (4-14years)

Book your tickets now and embark on a journey of culinary delights and scenic beauty aboard the MV Lady Brisbane.

Call our fabulous booking crew on 07 3630 2666 for more information OR book online now.

* Book online up to 48 hours prior to each trip. Bookings available up to the day of travel by phoning our office on 07 3630 2666 (M-F)

NB: Wheelchair access is NOT available on these St Helena Island Tour cruises. The jetty at St Helena is not equipped for wheelchairs. St Helena Island has natural terrain with uneven ground and paths.

St Helena was a penal settlement for Queensland’s most hardened prisoners from 1867 to 1932. Officials travelled here from all parts of the world to study the settlement's techniques.  A most important feature being that the island was self sufficient. The prisoners grew their own food and crops, made their own boots hats and uniforms and exported goods to the mainland.

Our continuing research unearthed BUSHRANGER Captain Starlight alias Walter Gordon as a St Helena inmate!

Aboriginal usage of the Island dates back over 2,400 years.

The remaining buildings are over 100 years old.  They are made from a locally quarried beach rock joined together with cement made from the island’s lime kiln.

ESCAPES: Only about 3 prisoners escaped in 65 years.  In modern prisons, it’s about 3 escapes per month. Was this low figure due to the isolation OR the SHARKS that were actively encouraged around the island by throwing in blood, offal and meat scraps?

People travel all the way to Port Arthur and Norfolk Island to see similar penal settlements - and yet this special Historic National Park and bird haven is right on our own doorstep!