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Regular ferry services between Sydney and Parramatta began 2 June 1831, with the first steam ferry named Surprise. [1] Early ferry services between Sydney Cove and Parramatta used paddle steamers. [2] Due to silting and pollution of the river, Sydney Ferries services on the Parramatta River ceased to serve the wharves west of Meadowbank in 1928 ...
The ferries are to be named in honour of Australians who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, environment, and innovation. [5] The first was delivered in March 2024. [6] Unlike the River-class ferry fleet, the new vessels do not include a top deck.
Today it also serves the Sydney suburb of Wentworth Point. It is served by Sydney Ferries Parramatta River services operating between Circular Quay and Parramatta. [1] The single wharf is served by RiverCat, River and Parramatta River class ferries. On 14 January 2015, the wharf closed for a rebuild with services using the nearby Armory wharf.
Kissing Point ferry wharf is located on the northern side of the Parramatta River serving the Sydney suburb of Putney. It is served by Sydney Ferries Parramatta River services operating between Circular Quay and Parramatta. [1] The single wharf is served by RiverCat, River and Parramatta River class ferries.
Balmain East wharf is served by Sydney Ferries Pyrmont Bay services operating between Pyrmont Bay and Circular Quay via Barangaroo. [9] Services are operated by First Fleet class ferries. Balmain East wharf is also served by weekday and Saturday evening Parramatta River services from Sydney Olympic Park. [10]
Upon being awarded the contract to operate the Sydney Ferries concession in 2019, Transdev Sydney Ferries placed an order for 10 new ferries to be built in Indonesia. [3] The first four arrived in Newcastle in August 2020 for final works and trials. The ferries were purchased to replace the SuperCat and HarbourCat-class Ferries.
The first steam ferry to operate between Sydney and Parramatta was named Surprise, beginning service on 2 June 1831. [1] The original wharf was built by convicts from gum tree logs, and reconstructed in sandstone in 1835. Paddle steamers would come up the river with their goods and their passengers from Sydney Cove. [2]
Huntleys Point ferry wharf (also known as Gladesville ferry wharf) is located on the northern side of the Parramatta River serving the Sydney suburb of Huntleys Point. It served by Sydney Ferries Parramatta River services. A lift was installed in 2016. Huntleys Point is served by RiverCat, River and Parramatta River class ferries.