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Notorious Ship **event cancelled**

25 April - 26 April
the notorious ship

Due to weather this event has been cancelled

Explore a real pirate ship as Notorious visits Scarborough.

The Caravelle Notorious, Australia’s earliest ship recreation, the country’s only lateen-rigged vessel, and the only ship representing 15th century sailing in the entire Southern Hemisphere is heading Northside for two days only after sell-out visits to Manly and Raby Bay.

Go below deck, explore onboard, and come face-to-face with this extraordinary full-wooden, active sailing ship.

Launched in 2011, Notorious has clocked over 26,000 nautical miles across the Southern Ocean, Bass Strait, and the Tasman and Coral Seas under the watch of her Captain, researcher, designer and builder Graeme Wylie.

No booking required, just show up at the gangway.

Plan your visit

When: Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April 2026 9am – 3pm daily
Where: Scarborough Boat Harbour Public Jetty, Bird Passage Parade, Scarborough QLD 4020
Cost: Admission (cash or card at the gangway): Adult (16+): $8 | Child (3–15): $5 | Under 3: Free

Footwear advised and Sun & wind protection recommended
Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult at all times.

Photography: Jeff Ram. Notorious captured at Cabbage Tree Point, Southern Moreton Bay 1st April 2026

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