Rose Bay ferry wharf

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Rose Bay
Rose Bay ferry wharf, departing view, April 2017.jpg
Rose Bay ferry wharf in April 2017
Location New South Head Road, Rose Bay
New South Wales
Australia
Coordinates 33°52′15.72″S151°15′43.75″E / 33.8710333°S 151.2621528°E / -33.8710333; 151.2621528 Coordinates: 33°52′15.72″S151°15′43.75″E / 33.8710333°S 151.2621528°E / -33.8710333; 151.2621528
Owned by Transport for NSW
Operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries
Platforms1 wharf (1 berth)
Connections TfNSW B.svg New South Head Rd opp Elanora St
Construction
Disabled accessYes
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
History
Rebuilt26 September 2012
Services
Preceding wharfFerries in NSWFollowing wharf
Circular Quay
Terminus
F9 Watsons Bay Watsons Bay
Terminus

Rose Bay ferry wharf is located on the southern side of Sydney Harbour serving the Sydney suburb of Rose Bay.

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History

On 23 March 1970, Stannard Brothers commenced operating a service to Circular Quay. On the same date its Mosman to Double Bay service was rerouted to Rose Bay. [1] [2] The former is now operated by Sydney Ferries, while the latter which primarily operated to service private schools in the area and was being operated by Rosman Ferries ceased in December 2003 after the State Government withdrew funding. [3]

In September 2012, a new wharf opened to the east with the older wharf retained for other craft to use. [4] [5] [6] [7]

Services

Rose Bay wharf is served by Sydney Ferries Watsons Bay services operated by SuperCat class ferries. [8]

My Fast Ferry operates Sydney Harbour tourist services via Rose Bay. [9]

PlatformLineStopping patternNotes
1
F9
Services to Watsons Bay & Circular Quay
My Fast Ferry Cruises
[9]

Interchanges

State Transit operates three routes via New South Head Road:

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References

  1. Andrews, Graeme (1975). The Ferries of Sydney. Terry Hills: AH & AW Reed. pp. 68, 69. ISBN   0 589 07172 6.
  2. Rose Bay ferry service Sydney Morning Herald 26 January 1977
  3. School ferry dumped due to cost Sydney Morning Herald 12 January 2004
  4. Rose Bay Wharf upgrade Transport for NSW March 2012
  5. Rose Bay Ferry Wharf Heritage Assessment Peter Freeman Conservation Architects & Planners February 2012
  6. Wharf Upgrade Program Roads & Maritime services
  7. New Rose Bay Opens on Wednesday 26 September Transport Info 26 September 2012
  8. "F9 Watsons Bay ferry timetable". Transport for NSW.
  9. 1 2 Rose Bay Sightseeing Cruise My Fast Ferry
  10. Route 323 Timetable Transport for NSW
  11. Route 324 Timetable Transport for NSW
  12. Route 325 Timetable Transport for NSW