Stockton Ferry

Last updated October 2026

Five-minute public ferry across Newcastle Harbour between Queens Wharf and Stockton, paid with Opal or a contactless card. Kids' fare $1.65.

The Stockton Ferry is a public ferry run by Newcastle Transport across Newcastle Harbour between Queens Wharf in the city and Stockton Wharf. The crossing takes about 5 minutes, so it makes a quick, cheap harbour trip for kids. Under the timetable valid from 12 October 2026, weekday and Saturday services start around 5am and run roughly every 15 to 20 minutes through the day, with evening boats until about 11:30pm and a midnight service on Friday nights; Sunday services run from about 8:30am to 10pm. Pay with an Opal card or contactless bank card. Child/Youth Opal fares (ages 4 to 15) are $1.65, or $1.15 off-peak, and adult fares are $3.30, or $2.31 off-peak (as of October 2026). Children 3 and under travel free and don't need a ticket, and prams travel free. All ferries are wheelchair accessible, though ramps get steeper at low tide.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 17 October 2026.