Ferry services operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week at each location unless a temporary closure is in place. There is no charge for the public to use the service.
Last updated: 2.29 pm, 6 March 2024
The ferries operational status table below is based on current information and is subject to change.
AHD stands for Australian Height Datum. AHD levels along the River Murray are used to help assess when ferry closures occur. AHD is the Australian National mean sea level which measures at a height of zero metres.
Above lock 1
Ferry locations | Operational status | Temporary closures / restrictions | Alternative crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
Cadell | Currently operational | Upstream - Waikerie ferry Downstream - Morgan ferry | |
Lyrup | Currently operational | Upstream - Paringa Bridge Downstream - Kingston Bridge | |
Morgan | Currently operational | Upstream - Cadell ferry Downstream - Blanchetown Bridge | |
Waikerie | Currently operational | Upstream - Kingston Bridge Downstream - Cadell ferry |
Below lock 1
Ferry locations | Operational status | Temporary closures / restrictions | Alternative crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
Mannum #1 downstream | Currently operational | Upstream – Mannum #2 upstream Upstream - Purnong ferry Downstream - Murray Bridge or Swaport Bridge | |
Mannum #2 upstream | Currently operational | Upstream - Purnong ferry Downstream - Mannum #1 downstream | |
| Narrung | Currently operational | Downstream - via Meningie | |
Purnong | Currently operational | Upstream - Walker Flat ferry Downstream - Mannum #1 and Mannum #2 | |
Swan Reach | Currently operational | Upstream - Blanchetown Bridge Downstream - Walker Flat ferry | |
| Tailem Bend | Currently operational | Upstream - Swanport Bridge Downstream - Wellington ferry | |
Walker Flat | Currently operational | Upstream - Swan Reach ferry Downstream - Purnong ferry | |
| Wellington | Currently operational | Upstream - Tailem Bend ferry |
River Murray ferry locations map
Contact numbers for ferries
For information on ferry services, phone 8260 0553 between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays) or email dit.enquiriesadministrator@sa.gov.au
| Ferry crossing | Ferry operator | Phone number | Mobile number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadell | Little Ferry Services | 8540 3203 | 0447 678 159 |
| Lyrup | Kingfisher Ferry Services | 8583 8278 | 0439 461 401 |
| Mannum | Radell Services | 8569 1839 | 0457 691 839 |
| Morgan | Kingfisher Ferry Services | 8540 2197 | 0439 510 259 |
| Narrung | Radell Services | 8574 0028 | 0458 740 028 |
| Purnong | Radell Services | 8570 4274 | 0484 704 274 |
| Swan Reach | Radell Services | 8570 2062 | 0459 552 062 |
| Tailem Bend | Radell Services | 8572 3880 | 0488 723 880 |
| Waikerie | Kingfisher Ferry Services | 8541 4287 | 0439 415 849 |
| Walker Flat | Radell Services | 8570 8189 | 0488 608 189 |
| Wellington | Radell Services | 8572 7077 | 0476 542 077 |
