It is a tiny cable ferry but also one of the great river crossings of New South Wales. You will often have it all to yourself as although it is a vital piece of transport, it only services a couple of hundred people and trucks aren't allowed. During floods the ferry is chained to the tall poles so it won't wash away. The height of the poles gives a good idea of how high the water gets in a major flood.
There is not much to do except turn off the car and enjoy the 5 minute scenic ride; oh and it is traditional at this time of the year to give the ferryman a small Christmas present.
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That is a nice tradition.
ReplyDeleteI would drive out of my way to take a little ferry like that! But if the poles are an indication of the flood levels, then I am glad I am not there...
ReplyDeletewe just got home from a wonderful trip to Australia! what a cute little ferry crossing this is...wish we had stumbled upon it!
ReplyDeleteA five-minuter ferry ride sounds like fun. Sure beats rowing a boat.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to give the ferryman a gift!
i'd like more than a 5-minute ride on that :)
ReplyDeleteThis brings back memories of travelling on the ferry at Wiseman's Ferry in the Hawkesbury area! So love the experience of travelling in a motionless car and enjoying the passing view!
ReplyDeleteSo often these little traditions of ferries are replaced by a fixed link. It may be more convenient, but I like the idea of slowing down and waiting for the crossing.
ReplyDeleteGood one. It's like the Putney punt in Sydney.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so idyllic, Mark. Lovely capture.
ReplyDeleteWe ride a ferry to and from Baimbridge Island at Seattle when we go to see middle son. I love it, but they have to ride it both ways daily to go to work in the city. That is a real toughie. Your photos are so nice. They are full of wonderful detail. So pretty. Those poles are pretty high so I know the water really does rise during flooding. genie
ReplyDeleteNice captures Mark. We've been on this one only once, we should do it again. Lone enough and quiet enough to get out of the car/bus too.
ReplyDeleteGlad the ferryman is not obliged to give each passenger a coin, Mark! Gorgeous landscapes.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this...the water is so still...the reflections are perfect...beautiful.
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A wonderful capture!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm curious...what did you bring as a gift?:)
Oh it's been a long time since I saw a small ferry like that.
ReplyDeleteDawn my favourite gift is gold covered chocolate money. In the old days people gave them beer and home cooked sweets/cake.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try that ferry.
ReplyDeleteAch, if only we in Israel had such wide rivers!
I just discovered your blog via Watery Wednesday... how have I not managed to find it earlier??!!
ReplyDeleteI love your header too... so beautiful & conjures up so many happy & peaceful memories of 12 months of my life, living in the Clarence Valley (South Grafton to be exact).
I am your newest follower :)
In my childhood I rode a lot of ferry's, but most of them bigger than this one. It has a certain nostalgia I cannot describe! A nice tradition to think of the ferryman!
ReplyDeleteFerry jest wygodne dla wszystkich grup wiekowych. Jest to wygodne do 14 miesięcy za dziecko. promy oferują wiele w strefach do dzieci w podróż po krajach europejskich.
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