Travel News and Service Information
Important travel and event information for this weekend (Posted: 15-Oct-2010)
Timetable information
Remember that Sydney Ferries timetables changed on 10 October 2010. Make sure you have the latest copy. View Sydney Ferries timetables.Event information
Classic and Wooden Boat Festival
16 - 17 October 2010
Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour
The Classic & Wooden Boat Festival is a fantastic weekend for the whole family! This year it will be bigger and better than ever, with more than 100 superb boats at our wharves, a marketplace selling all things nautical, and an outstanding display of boating products. Demonstrations, food stalls, performances, and other activities are planned throughout the weekend.
To get there: Get the Darling Harbour ferry from Circular Quay wharf 5, alighting at Pyrmont Bay.
Entry to festival:
Adult: $18.00
Child/Conc: $9.00
Family: $40.00
For more details, visit the Australian National Maritime Museum website.
Navy Heritage Centre Open Day
Sunday, 17 October 2010
10am to 4pm FREE
Sydneysiders are invited to get a taste of life in the Royal Australian Navy when HMAS Kuttabul holds its annual Open Day at Potts Point. Four ships will open their gangways to the public with visitors invited aboard for tours and to meet some of the Navy's officers and sailors.
How to get there: catch a Watsons Bay ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 4 to Garden Island Ferry Wharf.
Spring Cycle
Sunday, 17 October 2010.
Free travel will be provided to Sydney Spring Cycle participants and volunteers – to and from the event on CityRail, Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries in the metropolitan area. Cyclists must have their bike registration number clearly displayed on their bike and volunteers must be wearing a volunteer t-shirt to obtain free travel.
The transportation of bicycles is as the discretion of the crew due to safety requirements and may be limited due to capacity constraints.
For the safety and comfort of other passengers we ask that you allow others to board or alight the ferry before taking your bicycle onboard.
Please ask the crew to guide you to the most appropriate area to stow your bicycle during the trip.
More event information from 131 500 Transport Info.
Harbour Island Hopping
The Island Hopping event to Clark Island is being run by Captain Cook Cruises. These services will depart from Circular Quay Wharf 6. Read more here.
Mary MacKillop Canonisation Celebrations
Sunday, 17 October 2010.
Mary MacKillop Place North Sydney
from 8.30am to 11pm
Remember to plan ahead, arrive early and allow plenty of time to travel.
Customers can catch Darling Harbour services to Jeffereys Street or McMahons Point wharves or Neutral Bay services to North Sydney Wharf. Then a short walk to Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney (may involve some hills).
More event information from 131 500 Transport Info.
General travel information
Please remember to plan ahead, arrive early and allow extra time for travel in order to make the most of your day!
- To avoid the crowds, why not consider catching an earlier or later service?
- On Family Funday Sunday ferries can sometimes get full or be delayed. Listen out for announcements or use the HelpPoint to access service information.
- During peak service times, Sydney Ferries may issue boarding passes for boarding on Parramatta River services. Boarding passes may be handed out at both Parramatta and Circular Quay wharves. Please enquire with Sydney Ferries staff and listen for announcements to see if boarding passes are currently being issued.
- Do not hesitate to ask a Sydney Ferries staff member on a vessel or wharf if you have a question or are unsure about a service.
- And remember to be SunSmart! Wear a high SPF sunscreen, a hat and shirt to protect yourself from the sun and carry a big bottle of water to keep hydrated during the day.
Tips for travelling with children 'keep 'em safe keep 'em close':
- When boarding or alighting via the gangway, ensure that your children hold on to the rail.
- Ensure your children stay well away from the edge of the wharf or pontoon.
- When on the vessel, ensure your children do not run or stray.
- Children should be assisted through the gates and families should consider using the wide gate.
- Where possible, larger prams should be collapsed before boarding the ferry.