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Ferries to Australia

Ferries to and from Australia have direct ferry connections with Whitsunday Islands, Magnetic Island, Kangaroo Island and Tiwi Islands. There are 13 ports in Australia. Cape Jervis port and Perth are located on the west coast of Australia and Townsville port is located on the northeast coast. Arlie Beach port is the most popular located in Australia, with 22 daily sailings and ferry connections from Daydream Island, Hamilton Island Marina and Hamilton Island Airport.

Australia Ferry Schedules & Timetables

There are approximately 70 daily sailings to Australia. 4 ferry companies offer sailings to and from Australia. Ferry Timetables can change throughout the year, use our deal finder for the most up to date sailing times. The fastest ferry to Australia is via the Daydream Island to Airlie Beach ferry route.

Australia Ferry Companies

  • Sealink
  • Rottnest Express
  • Stradbroke Ferries
  • Sealink Rottnest Island

Day Trips to Australia by Ferry

  • Cape Jervis to Penneshaw ferry - 45 minutes
  • Nelly Bay to Townsville ferry - 25 minutes
  • Daydream Island to Shute Harbour ferry - 1 hour and 20 minutes

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