CityCat river ferry
CityCat
Fast catamaran commuter ferries on the Brisbane River. For the price of a bus fare, they string together riverside sights, and locals recommend them as a way to see the city.
CityCat is the fast catamaran public ferry on the Brisbane River. It runs from the University of Queensland in the west to Northshore Hamilton in the northeast, stopping at South Bank, North Quay, Riverside, Howard Smith Wharves, New Farm Park and more, effectively serving as a river sightseeing line. A good route is to board at South Bank and ride downstream to New Farm or Hamilton (near the Eat Street market), passing under Story Bridge, which looks best in the evening. Pay by tapping a go card or bank card at the regular bus fare (since 2024, 50 cents one way). Free CityHopper ferries cover the city-centre section. Terminals are sometimes adjusted for floods or maintenance, so check Translink notices before you set out.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–24:00; departures every 15–30 minutes
Nearby sights
- St John's Cathedral
- Story Bridge
- Queen Street Mall
- Howard Smith Wharves
- City Botanic Gardens
- Brisbane City Hall & Museum of Brisbane
- Queen's Wharf Brisbane
- Kangaroo Point Cliffs