SeaLink Ferries
SeaLink, part of Kelsian Group, runs island ferries across Australia, including the Bruny Island vehicle ferry in Tasmania, North Stradbroke Island, Southern Moreton Bay Islands, Magnetic Island and K’gari services in Queensland, Kangaroo Island in South Australia and Rottnest Island in Western Australia.
SeaLink Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Jervis → Kangaroo Island (Penneshaw) | 45m | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Kettering → Bruny Island | 15m – 20m | Cars & foot passengers | |
| Cleveland → North Stradbroke Island | 25m (passenger ferry) / 45m – 50m (vehicle ferry) | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Townsville → Magnetic Island | 20m | Foot passengers only | Book |
| River Heads (Hervey Bay) → K’gari (Fraser Island) | About 45m | Cars & foot passengers | |
| Redland Bay → Russell Island | 20m direct; about 30m via Karragarra, Macleay and Lamb | Foot passengers only |
SeaLink sailing patterns
- Kettering → Bruny Island
Every 20 minutes daily, 365 days a year; additional services may run at peak periods
Timetable PDF valid from 29 September 2025; slots marked "on demand" may not run.
Source: SeaLink Bruny Island timetable page and PDF, checked 2026-09-29
- Cleveland → North Stradbroke Island
Passenger ferry roughly hourly 4:45am – 8:15pm; about 10 vehicle ferry sailings a day
Base timetable; SeaLink adds extra vehicle sailings with its third ferry, Quandamooka.
Source: SeaLink North Stradbroke Island timetable page, checked 2026-09-29
- Townsville → Magnetic Island
Up to 17 services a day, from 5:30am to about 10:30pm
Extra peak services on weekday school runs and weekend mornings/afternoons.
Source: SeaLink Magnetic Island timetable page, checked 2026-09-29
- River Heads (Hervey Bay) → K’gari (Fraser Island)
Multiple return services daily, most in the morning and evening
Crossing times may change during extreme low tides.
Source: SeaLink K’gari ferry timetable page (resort-guest services listed), checked 2026-09-29
- Redland Bay → Russell Island
About 40 services a day on weekdays, around 30 at weekends
Direct Redland Bay–Russell legs take 20 minutes; loop services calling at the other islands first take about 30 minutes.
Source: Translink SMBI timetable, checked 2026-09-29
Vessels on these routes: Spirit of Kangaroo Island, Sealion 2000, Parrabah, Nairana, Bowen (backup vessel), Minjerribah, Quandamooka, Passenger ferry (water taxi), High-speed passenger catamaran, Fraser Venture, Vehicle and passenger ferry, Passenger ferry
SeaLink Network Map
6 routes on FerryConnect; 4 carry vehicles.
Ports SeaLink Sails From
🐕 Pets
Varies by route. On Magnetic Island dogs must be muzzled and ride on outer decks; other animals must be contained.