Important Service Updates
Service Notice
Brooklyn Ferry Service Pty Ltd Notice to Passengers 17th August 2026 Maintenance Period Ferry - MV SUN
Restrictions Whilst the MV Banksia is Operating the Passenger Service.
Dear Passengers
Our main duty ferry the MV Sun will be undergoing annual maintenance and repairs during the period commencing 24th August 2026 for a duration of approximately 2 weeks, during this period the backup ferry MV Banksia will undertake the role of continuing the normal passenger service.
As we are sure you are all aware, the Banksia is slightly smaller and a little more difficult to operate as the main-duty ferry on the local ferry service, due to its configuration and the fact that there is less deck space available for items other than passengers, as such we would request that passengers do not bring anything other than normal household groceries.
During this period, we will not be able to accept Bicycles or Prams (unless they are small folding strollers which will be alright when folded up on board the ferry).
Passenger Capacity on the MV Banksia is reduced and this ferry operates at a maximum passenger capacity of 40 passengers at the discretion of the Ferry Master, as such there may be capacity issues on some individual services.
A couple of points to assist us to avoid both space and passenger crowding;
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Please restrict prams to small folding stroller type.
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Please do not bring bicycles on the ferry.
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Entry to the passenger cabin is via three internal steps, so bear this in mind when organising your luggage and shopping.
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If you require or need assistance boarding or disembarking, please ask the crew.
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Passengers are not to adjust, remove or tamper with the clear plastic curtains around the aft section of the ferry, under any circumstances.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation,
Rick Stockley
Brooklyn Ferry Service Pty Ltd
Phone 0448 101010
Brooklyn Ferry Service is a small private ferry company operating under contract to Transport for NSW (TfNSW). Brooklyn Ferry Service operates two beautifully restored historic vessels. that ply the river between Brooklyn, Dangar Island and Little Wobby Beach, these grand ladies have lots to tell about their history. The ferry service provides essential public transport for the water-access properties commuters and holiday trippers in this area.
The ferry runs everyday to a timetable and links where possible with trains arriving and departing from Hawkesbury River railway station. Take a day-trip to Dangar Island and learn about this history of this unique location and the ferries themselves.
Important Information
Brooklyn Ferry Service is now part of the NSW Transport OPAL Network, we no longer sell tickets or accept cash payments, all passengers must travel with a valid OPAL Card, or use a credit / debit card, to Tap their fares at the Opal Tower located at Brooklyn Public Wharf, fares are by a single tap payment, tapping off at Dangar or Wobby is not necessary.
All pets must be contained in a cage / carry basket or crate.
Note: Assistance animals with a valid form of accepted accreditation are permitted to travel on all public transport, unhindered
Ferry Phone Direct
0448101016
Office / Admin Phone (0448101010)
(Business Hours only, Monday through Friday)
