8 Free Murray River Ferries to Cross in the Riverland
Every one of them free, around the clock
Few things sum up the Riverland better than a free ferry ride across the Murray. The state's cable ferries run day and night at no charge, hauling cars and curious passengers across on submerged cables. Here are the crossings worth seeking out.
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WaikerieWaikerie Ferry
A handy free crossing beneath the Waikerie cliffs, linking town to the orchards across the river.
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MorganMorgan Ferry
Cross at the historic river port of Morgan, with the old wharf and cliffs as a backdrop.
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MorganCadell Ferry
One of the prettiest crossings on the river, in a quiet reach near Morgan.
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BerriLyrup Ferry
A modest crossing to the old village-settlement of Lyrup and the floodplain flats.
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MorganWalker Flat Ferry & Cliffs
Cross beneath one of the most striking cliff faces on the lower Murray.
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MorganMorgan Wharf
Pair the Morgan ferry with a walk along the great wharf the crossings once served.
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BarmeraKingston-on-Murray Riverfront
A quiet riverfront near the Loch Luna crossings and wetland backwaters.
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MorganBig Bend Lookout
See the cliffs the ferries pass beneath from the Big Bend lookout.
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Image credits
- Murray River ferry, Wellington, South Australia, 2007.jpg by Phillip Capper , CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons