Ferry Diverson to Patonga
As a result of the rapid deterioration and continuous shoaling of the channel and the entrance of the channel at Box Head; Channel navigation and crossing the Channel south of Lobster Beach between Lobster and Little Box is deemed unsafe.
In the interest of safety and customer service considerations there will be no ferries to and from Ettalong/Wagstaffe ongoing until further notice. Ferry services will be diverted to Patonga a full timetable until further notice.
Emergency dredging and ongoing planned maintenance of the channel is due to begin in mid June.
Once dredging has been completed and the Channel deemed safe, normal operations to Wagstaffe/Ettalong will resume.
Text message alerts and updates will also be sent to all passengers on our SMS listing. If you wish to be in our text message database, please email your name and mobile number to [email protected]
View Diverson Schedule to Patonga.
We apologise for any inconvenience, however, your safety and wellbeing is our priority.
Normal Service Timetables
Palm Beach – Wagstaffe – Ettalong
Palm Beach to Coasters Retreat
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