Husky Ferry

• 0467 648 504
• 1 Currambene St, Huskisson NSW 2540, Australia
• www.huskyferry.com

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Our pick: The hourly crossing to Myola and back—it’s worth a slot on your itinerary.

The Waterway Route

As the morning tide settles against Huskisson Wharf and early swimmers leave Sharknet Beach, holiday traffic begins to build along the road north toward Currambene Creek. Rather than taking the winding route around the bay, visitors can walk to the water’s edge and cross by the Husky Ferry, a local passenger service connecting Huskisson and Myola. Huskisson serves as the busier commercial centre, with cafes, charter boats and heritage pubs, while Myola offers a quieter setting of scribbly gums, paperbark wetlands and sandy shores. The ferry bridges the narrow tidal channel in about ten minutes, replacing a road journey with a short crossing across the estuary.

Crossing Currambene Creek

Operating from the historic timber wharf on the south side and the sandy rockwall at Catherine Street in Myola, the ferry uses a simple vessel designed for Currambene Creek’s tides. Captain Dave operates the service, which uses a practical open-deck vessel suited to the short crossing of Currambene Creek. The boat prioritizes utility, with an open deck, sturdy rails, wooden benches and a hydraulic bow door that lowers onto the bank. The bow door provides easier boarding for cyclists, families with prams and passengers using wheelchairs, allowing equipment and mobility aids to be brought directly onto the deck.

The standard service runs on weekends and holidays, leaving Huskisson at the quarter-hour and returning from Myola on the hour. The operation also offers longer cruises on Currambene Creek. The Safari Cruise explores the upper reaches of the waterway, with opportunities to see mangroves and local birdlife, while sunset cruises offer a slower trip with BYO wine and cheese.

Mobility and access are relatively straightforward on the standard crossing, with open-deck boarding and no enclosed cabins or steep gangways. Dogs, bicycles and prams travel free on the standard ferry service, making the crossing a convenient option for visitors travelling between Huskisson and Myola.

Local Knowledge for the Crossing

The ferry operates regular services on weekends and school holidays, with the current season beginning in early September. During busy periods, arriving a little before departure is advisable, particularly if you are travelling with bikes, prams or other equipment.

The best seat depends on the conditions. From the bow, the departure from Huskisson offers views across the estuary and sand flats; on the return from Myola, the rear bench provides a view back toward Huskisson as the boat crosses the creek.

The ferry can also be combined with a walk around Myola and Callala Beach. Check the current ferry timetable before setting out and allow enough time to return to the Myola departure point for your chosen service.

Practical Logistics

• Operating Hours: Operates regular weekend and school holiday services, departing Huskisson at fifteen minutes to the hour and Myola on the hour. Private charters and sunset tours run by arrangement.

• Location & Boarding: Departs from Huskisson Wharf at 1 Currambene Street on the south side, and the rockwall at the southern end of Catherine Street in Myola.

• Parking Friction: Parking around Huskisson Wharf can be busy during weekends and school holidays, so visitors travelling by car should allow extra time to find a space before departure.

• Fares & Ticketing: Standard return and single fares are payable directly on board. Cash and card options are accepted, with dogs, bicycles, and prams riding free of charge.

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