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Rose Bay Water Airport (RSE)
Rose Bay Water Airport is a compact seaplane base on Sydney Harbour in Rose Bay, about 8 km from Sydney's city centre. It serves scenic and charter seaplane flights to nearby destinations including Palm Beach, Cottage Point, Berowra Waters and the Hunter Valley, with taxis, private transfers and local ferry and bus links for onward travel.
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About Rose Bay Water Airport
Rose Bay Water Airport is a small seaplane base on Sydney Harbour, located in the eastern Sydney suburb of Rose Bay about 8 km from the city centre. It primarily serves scenic flights and charter seaplane services rather than scheduled commercial airline traffic.
The site has a long aviation history: it opened as a flying boat base on 4 August 1938 and became Sydney's first international airport, handling Qantas Empire flying boat services between Australia and London.
Today the waterfront facility is used by seaplane operators such as Sydney Seaplanes, with a modern terminal opened in 2016 that includes the Empire Lounge, a restaurant and a small flying boat museum.
Its position on Sydney Harbour makes it convenient for scenic flights over the city, harbour and coastline, and for charter links to destinations like Palm Beach, the Hawkesbury region and the Hunter Valley. Road access, taxis, private transfers and nearby ferry and bus services connect Rose Bay with central Sydney and the Eastern Suburbs.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Rose Bay Water Airport operates as a small seaplane base rather than a conventional multi-terminal airport. Passenger services are handled through compact terminal buildings at Rose Bay, with operators such as Sydney Seaplanes and Sydney By Seaplane using the waterfront facilities for scenic flights and charter departures.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Rose Bay Water Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Rose Bay Water Airport to hotels, the Sydney CBD, Circular Quay, Bondi Beach and other destinations across the city.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Rose Bay to business meetings, events or sightseeing around Sydney.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Rose Bay Water Airport to Sydney and onward destinations along the coast and surrounding regions.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Rose Bay Water Airport, hotels, event venues and destinations around Sydney.
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