Wellington Ferry, South Australia: Timetable and fare prices

The Wellington Ferry, South Australia, crosses the Murray River near Lake Alexandrina. It can carry 12 vehicles at once, operates continuously and is free of charge.

The Wellington Ferry in South Australia is one of several ferry services operating across the Murray River in towns without bridges.

Of these Murray River ferry crossings, the Wellington Ferry is the most historic, as the first punt was established here in 1839.

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The Wellington Ferry is mostly used by locals, and it doesn’t really feature in many tourist routes. However, you might want to use it if coming north from Robe, Kingston SE or the bottom end of the Coorong National Park. It’s not much use if you’re heading to Adelaide. But if you’re aiming for Strathalbyn, Goolwa, Victor Harbor or the Fleurieu Peninsula, it can save you going the long way round via Murray Bridge.

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Wellington Ferry fares

This Murray River crossing is both a passenger and vehicle ferry service, and it is regarded as part of the road network. That means that there is no charge to use the Wellington Ferry.

Drivers don’t have to hand over any money, but there are rules to abide by. There’s a 10km/h speed limit on both the ramp and ferry, and drivers must wait for the ferry operator to give a signal to move the vehicle onto the ferry.

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Wellington Ferry timetable

If you’re looking for a Wellington Ferry timetable, there isn’t one. This South Australian ferry service operates 24 hours a day. The Wellington Ferry continuously shuttles back and forth between the river banks. Essentially, you rock up, wait for the ferry to arrive and cars coming the other way to disembark, then drive on board.

The Wellington Ferry in South Australia.

The Wellington Ferry has a 12 vehicle capacity. At rare times there may be a long enough queue to prevent you boarding first time round. But this is the exception rather than the norm.

Other Murray River ferries in South Australia include the Tailem Bend Ferry in Tailem Bend and the Mannum Ferry.

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