The Ulmarra Ferry is a cable ferry across the Clarence River in New South Wales, Australia. The ferry operates between the town of Ulmarra and Southgate.[1][2]
The ferry is operated by a private sector operator under contract to Transport for NSW. The ferry operates on demand from 06:00 to 23:00, 7 days a week, with three 45 minute breaks during the day. It is closed for maintenance every Sunday from 06:00 to 08:00 and on the first Wednesday of each month from 09:30 to 11:30. If the ferry is not in operation, the alternatives are a 30 kilometres (19 mi) detour via the bridge at Grafton, or a 38 kilometres (24 mi) detour via the Lawrence Ferry.[3][4]
The ferry is set to be decommissioned with its final run scheduled for the 10th June 2024 due to low usage and maintenance.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Vehicle ferries". Roads & Maritime Services. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ "Request for Tender RTA.07.2547.0089". Roads & Traffic Authority. Retrieved 27 December 2008.
- ^ "Contract Notice RTA.07.2547.0089". Roads & Traffic Authority. Retrieved 27 December 2008.
- ^ "Clarence Valley Ferry Services". Clarence River Tourism. Retrieved 27 December 2008.
- ^ NSW, Transport for (14 May 2024). "Ulmarra Ferry to be decommissioned". www.transport.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
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