Jardine River Ferry - QLD

Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC) has confirmed that operating times for the Jardine Ferry during 2025 will continue as 1 May to 31 October – 7am until 6pm daily - and 1 November to 30 April – 8am until 5pm (Monday to Friday only, until further notice).During the NPA region’s busy tourism period between the months of May to October the Jardine Ferry can have significant delays due to the large volume of travellers enroute to the Tip of Cape York. All vehicles must make sure to arrive at the ferry by 4pm to ensure a timely crossing of the Jardine River and avoid missing the ferry closing time.Some days the Ferry crew break between 12noon & 1pm. Please note that fuel is not currently available at the Ferry Service Station, next fuel north of Ferry is approx 50kms at either Injinoo, Seisia or Bamaga.