A free cable ferry crossing the Murray at the small fruit-growing town of Cadell.
Like several Riverland river towns, Cadell is linked to the far bank by a free 24-hour cable ferry - one of the small, characterful rituals of travelling the Murray. The crossing is short and the cost nil, and there's a simple pleasure in watching the ferry clank back and forth across the brown water.
Cadell itself is a quiet fruit-growing community, and the ferry connects it to a scenic loop of river roads. It's a worthwhile detour for the river views and the gentle novelty of a country cable crossing.
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Last verified 7 August 2026 · source: Mid Murray Council
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Sources
- Mid Murray Council (accessed August 2026)
Image credits
- Cadell Ferry.jpg by Mattinbgn , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons