Travelling on the Brisbane River is set to get even better with the addition of three new cross river ferry services from 28 January 2025.
Following community consultation on the Kangaroo Point Ferry Improvement Plan, the Schrinner Council will keep Brisbane moving by delivering more KittyCat services, more often.
New cross-river services will run between:
- Maritime Museum and QUT Gardens Point
- Holman Street and Riverside
- Dockside and Sydney Street.
By reconfiguring the CityHopper and inner-city Cross River ferry routes, residents and visitors can now expect a service every 15 minutes, more than doubling the existing frequency of between 30 and 36-minutes.
All services will also be included under the State Government’s 50 Cent Fares initiative.
East Brisbane residents will also receive a major boost to services from 9 December, with the return of CityCat services to the Mowbray Park terminal following a major upgrade.
The new terminal can now berth two CityCats at once to cater for Brisbane’s growing inner-eastern suburbs.
More than 50,000 hours of work on the new terminal has also delivered accessible design features, a refurbished waiting area, flood resilient walkway, improved lighting, CCTV safety camera and landscaping works.
People boarding from the Mowbray Park terminal will have direct access to Howard Smith Wharves for the first time once services recommence on 9 December.
Howard Smith Wharves was first added to the CityCat network in May this year.
Since then, an average of 60,000 passengers a month have accessed the Howard Smith Wharves terminal to travel to and from the lifestyle precinct.
The resumption of services from Mowbray Park will increase the number of operational CityCat terminals on the network from 18 to 19, which will require adjustments to the CityCat timetable.
From 9 December, CityCats trips will alternate their stopping pattern between Apollo Road and Milton terminals, in both directions. This means that only every second service will stop at these terminals.
These terminals were selected due to lower comparative patronage and the ample amount of alternative public transport nearby.
All other terminals will maintain current service frequencies.
To learn more about Council’s ferry services, visit Brisbane.qld.gov.au or plan your journey using Translink’s ‘Journey Planner’ tool.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schinner
“Whether it’s on the road or on the river, we are committed to delivering the services needed to keep Brisbane moving.
“We know residents want better access to our Brisbane River and these improvements will deliver more river services, making it easier for people to leave their car at home.
“Our cross-river connections will culminate with the opening of the Kangaroo Point Bridge on 15 December which will make it even easier for people to leave their car at home and ease congestion on our roads.”
Quotes attributable to Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Councillor Ryan Murphy
“We’ve listened to residents, and we are ready to implement the services they need most.
“This change will double KittyCat services and make sure they connect into the CityCat timetable, creating a more seamless travel experience for those wanting to access our network.
“As we continue to upgrade terminals like Mowbray Park and deliver new cross-river bridges, we are creating a transport network that will benefit our city for years to come.”
Quotes attributable to Coorparoo Ward Councillor Fiona Cunningham
“With the Mowbray Park terminal coming back online, residents in East Brisbane and surrounding suburbs will have even more reasons to embrace our fantastic public transport network.
“Our new terminal will be more accessible, flood resilient and comfortable for passengers travelling across the network, and we look forward to welcoming resident back onboard on 9 December.”
