Palm Beach Ferries - FAQ
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Palm Beach Ferry Services operates the following services:
- Palm Beach to Ettalong via Wagstaffe: Linking Sydney’s Northern Beaches to the Central Coast
- Palm Beach – Bennett’s – Bonnie Doon – Basin – Currawong – Mackerel: Scenic 45-minute round trip cruise within Pittwater stopping at the Basin picnic and camping ground.
- Charters and Cruises – For a special function why not charter a ferry and cruise the scenic Pittwater and Hawkesbury River area. Please contact 1 800 326 822 for further information, or email your enquiry to palm.beach@fantasea.com.au.
Palm Beach Ferry services do not operate services to:
- Patonga or Bobbin Head – Please contact Palm Beach & Hawkesbury River Cruises on 0414 466 635.
- Circular Quay & Manly
There are no ferry services to Circular Quay or Manly. You can catch buses from Palm Beach; for details please visit the links at the bottom of the page.
There are no car ferry services connecting the Northern Beaches and Central Coast.
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- Between Palm Beach and Ettalong/Wagstaffe – 30 minutes (approximately)
- Between Palm Beach and the Basin – 20 minutes (approximately)
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Ferry fares are purchased on board
Palm Beach Hopper tickets can be purchased here.
For group travel, please notify the office at palm.beach@fantasea.com.au or 1800 326 822.
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Please visit our Fares and Prices page.
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Yes, we offer concession rates for seniors, pensioners, unemployed & full-time students.
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Is there parking available near the wharves?
Yes, however, it is limited and gets extremely busy in summer so allow extra time to ensure you don’t miss the ferry!
There is a Council Car park adjacent to the Palm Beach ferry wharf.
- Long-term parking fees can be paid by cash/coins, credit card.
- Northern Beaches rate sticker – free parking.
On-street along Barrenjoey Road or Iluka Road is free.
Parking at Ettalong:
- Parking on Ferry Rd is limited on weekends to maximum of 2hrs. Parking available along Ocean View Rd.
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- Bicycle on board – Yes (additional $3.00 for cartage)
- Dog on board – Yes, must be on a lead always and be outside (no charge)
- Camping equipment – Yes, however, a cartage fee may be charged for excessive amounts. View fees here.
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How can I get from Sydney CBD to Palm Beach?
- Catch the Manly Fast Ferry service from Circular Quay Wharf 2 to Manly and then hop on the 199 bus to Palm Beach.
How can I get from Palm Beach Wharf to Manly?
- You can catch the 199 bus from Palm Beach. Please contact State Transit for further information on 131 500.
How can I get from Palm Beach wharf to Newport?
- You can catch an L90 bus from Palm Beach (opposite wharf). Please contact State Transit for further information on 131 500.
How can I get from Ettalong wharf to Gosford?
- Buses depart from Ettalong (main shopping village). Please contact Busways for further information www.busways.com.au Ph. 4368 2277.
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At Ettalong
- Dine at one of the local cafes, clubs, or restaurants.
- Visit the local markets (Saturdays and Sundays).
- Beaches * tourism@ettalongdiggers.com (02) 43 430140.
Please contact Central Coast Tourism on 4385 8586 for further information or visit their website www.cctourism.com.au.
At Palm Beach
- Dine at several cafes, clubs, and restaurants.
- Enjoy fish and chips overlooking Pittwater.
- Walk (15 minutes) or catch a bus and visit famous Palm Beach or “Summer Bay” (Home & Away).
- Take a walk to Barrenjoey Lighthouse (trail starts at the base of headland on the Pittwater side).
- Catch connecting ferry to the Basin (Ku ring gai National Park) for bush walks to Aboriginal engravings; walk to Great Mackerel Beach.
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- Fantasea Palm Beach Information: www.palmbeachferries.com.au
- Central Coast Tourism: www.cctourism.com.au
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Palm Beach
- Jonah’s luxury Accommodation www.jonahs.com.au
- Palm Beach Holiday letting www.palmbeachholidayletting.com.au
- Beach Stays www.beach-stays.com.au
Basin
- Basin Campground Bookings – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park P: 02 9974 1011.
- Beechwood Cottage Bookings – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park P: 02 9974 1011.
Currawong
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Ettalong
- Ettalong Diggers www.ettalongdiggers.com
- Ettalong Bowling Club www.ettalongbowlingclub.net
- The Box on the Water 02 4339 3369
Wagstaff
- Hardy’s Bay RSL Restaurant – Phone (02) 4360 1999
Palm Beach
- Palm Beach RSL P: (02) 9974 5566
- Barrenjoey House Restaurant www.barrenjoeyhouse.com.au
- Pronto Creative Food Café: 1095 Barrenjoey Rd., Palm Beach 9974 5695
- The Boathouse: 9974 5440 www.theboathousepb.com.au
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- Central Coast – Busways Gosford www.busways.com.au
- Central Coast Ferries www.centralcoastferries.com.au
- Other www.whereis.com