The Noosa Ferry is a hop-on, hop-off passenger ferry that runs the Noosa River between Noosa Marina in Tewantin and Hastings Street. It is the relaxed way to reach Hastings Street, with river views and no hunt for a parking spot in town.
Searches for “Noosa ferry” often mean a different boat: the cable ferry that carries cars across the river to Noosa North Shore. This guide covers both, starting with the passenger ferry.
Noosa Ferry stops
The ferry calls at seven stops along the river, numbered from Tewantin: Tewantin, Yacht Club, Pelican Boats, O-Boats, Terrace Boats, Q-Place and Hastings Street. The Hastings Street end is the one most visitors want, close to the shops, restaurants and Main Beach.
You can ride the whole route or hop off at any stop. The Noosaville stops put you near the river-front cafes and boat hire.
Noosa Ferry timetable
The ferry runs daily except Christmas Day, with nine cruises each way. From Tewantin, the first departure is 9.00 am and the last is 5.15 pm. From Hastings Street, the first is 9.45 am and the last is 6.00 pm. The trip from Tewantin to Hastings Street is about 35 minutes on the timetable, and can run to 45 minutes depending on how many people get on and off.
| Departure from Tewantin | Arrives Hastings Street | Departure from Hastings Street | Arrives Tewantin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.00 am | 9.35 am | 9.45 am | 10.20 am |
| 12.00 pm | 12.35 pm | 12.45 pm | 1.20 pm |
| 2.15 pm | 2.50 pm | 3.00 pm | 3.35 pm |
| 5.15 pm | 5.50 pm | 6.00 pm | 6.35 pm |
That is a sample of the day. The service runs about every 45 minutes in the morning and with longer gaps in the afternoon, so check the operator’s full timetable before you plan the return. Times can change.
Noosa Ferry fares
These are the adult fares on the operator’s own page on 14 November 2026. The page also says a temporary 4% fuel surcharge currently applies, and Noosa Council’s Go Noosa page lists a lower all-day price ($28), so check current fares before you go.
- All-day hop-on, hop-off ticket: $30 adult, $27 senior (60+), $15 child (5 to 17).
- One way, longest trip (three zones): $16.50 adult, $15 senior, $9 child.
- One way, shorter trip (two zones): $11 adult, $10 senior, $6 child.
- Next stop only: $5.50 adult, $5 senior, $3 child.
- Return, longest trip: $26 adult, $24 senior, $13 child.
- Return, next stop: $9 adult, $8 senior, $4.50 child.
Locals with photo ID showing a Noosa Shire postcode get 50% off. Fares change, so confirm on the Noosa Ferry website.
You do not need to pre-book unless your group is 15 or more. Buy tickets at most stops just before boarding. At the Yacht Club and Q-Place stops you buy on board, by credit card only.
Dogs and accessibility on the Noosa Ferry
Dogs are welcome, but they must be able to sit on your lap if the boat gets busy. Accessibility is limited: light, non-motorised wheelchairs can board at Tewantin and Hastings Street only, and you should call ahead for help at Hastings Street. The onboard toilet is not suitable for wheelchairs. The operator’s other vessel, the HV Stillwater, is built for fuller access, so contact the operator in advance.
The Noosa North Shore ferry
The other ferry is the Noosa North Shore Ferries cable ferry, which carries vehicles and foot passengers across the river between the river end of Moorindil Street in Tewantin and Maximillion Road on the North Shore. It runs every day of the year, about every 10 minutes: Sunday to Thursday from 5.30 am to 10.20 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 5.30 am to 12.20 am.
- Standard vehicle (under 4.5 tonnes): $18 one way, $36 return.
- Vehicle with a trailer, boat or caravan: $36 one way, $72 return.
- Motorbike: $8 one way, $16 return.
- Pedestrians and cyclists: $2 return.
You can pay by cash, EFTPOS or credit card at the booth or on board, or buy tickets online. Weather can disrupt the service, so check the operator’s Facebook page for updates or call council on (07) 5329 6500 before you travel. The ferry is the way into the beach drive and camping areas covered in our Noosa North Shore guide.
Planning your visit
- How long: allow about 35 minutes each way on the passenger ferry, or a full day if you hop on and off.
- Best time: mornings for the first boats; avoid leaving the return trip until the last sailing.
- What to bring: a card for onboard tickets, sunscreen and a hat.
- Drinks: premium wine and beer can be bought at the ticket office when boarding from Noosa Marina.
Getting there and parking
By car, Tewantin and Noosa Marina are about 135 km from the Brisbane CBD, about 1 hour 55 minutes without traffic, so allow longer in school holidays.
Parking at Noosa Marina is free outside the marina and paid inside, and both are a short walk to the ferry departure point. Translink buses also serve the Hastings Street end: route 627 runs Tewantin to Sunshine Beach via Noosa Heads, and route 620 runs Noosa Heads to Maroochydore. Plan your trip with the Translink Journey Planner or call 13 12 30.
The free Go Noosa Loop Bus (route 065) runs clockwise via Hastings Street every 15 minutes from 7 am to 7 pm between 9 December 2026 and 26 January 2027 and every 30 minutes from 7 pm to 10 pm (see Go Noosa).
Nearby
- Hastings Street, Noosa – the end of the line: shops, cafes and the beach.
- Noosa Main Beach – a short walk from the Hastings Street stop.
- Noosa National Park – the coastal walk starts near Hastings Street.
- Noosa North Shore – beach driving and camping across the river.
- Noosa Farmers Market – the weekly Sunday farmers market.
- More boats in Boat cruises and ferries and the Noosa area page.
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Quick answers
What is the Noosa Ferry?
It is a hop-on, hop-off passenger ferry on the Noosa River between Noosa Marina in Tewantin and Hastings Street, with seven stops.
How long is the Noosa Ferry from Tewantin to Hastings Street?
About 35 minutes on the timetable, and up to 45 minutes depending on passengers getting on and off.
How much does the Noosa Ferry cost?
The operator’s page on 14 November 2026 lists an all-day hop-on, hop-off ticket at $30 for adults and $15 for children (5 to 17), plus a temporary 4% fuel surcharge. One-way fares start at $5.50 for the next stop. Council lists a lower all-day price, so check current fares on the operator’s website.
Can you take a dog on the Noosa Ferry?
Yes, if the dog can sit on your lap when the boat is busy.
Is the Noosa North Shore ferry the same as the Noosa Ferry?
No. The North Shore ferry is a separate cable ferry that carries vehicles from Tewantin to Noosa North Shore. A standard vehicle is $18 one way.
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