Australia Ferries: Tasmania, Sydney Harbour & Island Crossings
Australia’s ferries include the overnight Spirit of Tasmania across Bass Strait, Sydney’s iconic harbour ferries to Manly, and vehicle ferries to wildlife-rich Kangaroo Island.
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Australia Maritime Crossings Map
Interactive sea routes, island lifelines, and river/lake car ferries across Australia.
Island & Coastal Lifeline Crossings
Offshore archipelago connections and scenic coastal routes
Geelong → Devonport (Tasmania)
Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong) to Devonport Spirit of Tasmania Terminal
The only passenger and vehicle ferry across Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania. Since 2022 it sails from Geelong, south-west of Melbourne, rather than from Melbourne’s Station Pier.
Cape Jervis → Kangaroo Island (Penneshaw)
Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal
The vehicle ferry to Kangaroo Island, South Australia’s wildlife island, from the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Taking a car or campervan is the best way to explore the island’s national parks, sea lion colonies and wineries.
Fremantle → Rottnest Island
B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle to Thomson Bay Main Jetty
The fast ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, home of the quokka and car-free beaches. Most visitors hire a bike on arrival; sailings also leave from Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty and Hillarys Boat Harbour.
Rivers, Estuaries & Lakes
Essential vehicular shortcuts, cable ferries, and scenic inland water passages
Sydney (Circular Quay) → Manly
Circular Quay Wharf 3 to Manly Wharf
The classic Sydney Harbour ferry ride from Circular Quay, past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, to the surf beach suburb of Manly. It is a commuter service and one of the city’s best-value sightseeing trips.
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