Brisbane free ferry stops: Where does the Cityhopper ferry go?

The Brisbane free ferry stops at seven wharves along the Brisbane River. The free Cityhopper ferry timetable has services running every half hour.

The most enjoyable way to get around central Brisbane, Queensland, is on the ferry. The great news for visitors is that some of these ferry journeys cost nothing.

Brisbane City Council operates a free ferry service called the Cityhopper. The Brisbane free ferry operates between seven stops on the Brisbane River.

Brisbane free ferry stops

The seven Brisbane free ferry stops are North Quay, Southbank, Maritime Museum, Riverside, Holman Street, Howard Smith Wharves and Sydney Street.

9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.

There are several tourist attractions near these stops. Use the Southbank stop for the Queensland Museum, Southbank Parklands and Streets Beach, or the Maritime Museum stop for the Queensland Maritime Museum and Kangaroo Point Cliffs. The latter is where you can do rock-climbing, abseiling and kayaking tours.

Riverside is a short walk from the City Botanic Gardens. Use Holman Street for the Story Bridge Adventure Climb and Story Bridge Hotel, while the Howard Street Wharves are close to food and nightlife hub Fortitude Valley.

Sydney Street, meanwhile, is next to Merthyr Park in New Farm.

Brisbane Cityhopper ferry timetable

The Brisbane Cityhopper ferry timetable is relatively uncomplicated. The first Brisbane free ferry of the day departs from Sydney Street at 05.40 and North Quay at 05.55. The ferries run every half hour, with the full journey from Sydney Street to North Quay taking 40 minutes.

6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday

Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.

The final Cityhopper ferries of the day depart from North Quay at 23.25 and Sydney Street at 23.40. There is an exception to this on Friday and Saturday nights, when there is an extra late ferry service from North Quay departing at 23.55.