Heads up to Straddie travellers: there are changes to the ferry timetable
Vehicle ferry times are set to change so plan ahead if you are looking to take your car to North Stradbroke island.
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SeaLink Stradbroke Ferries has launched a new timetable for vehicle ferries operating to and from North Stradbroke Island.
The new timetable will operate Monday to Sunday, providing a minimum of 22 daily departures.
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SeaLink South East Queensland general manager Heather Truman said numerous factors had been considered in making the changes.
“Offering exceptional flexibility, additional ferries will be added to the timetable over peak travel periods including school and summer holidays, long weekends and when special events are held on the island,” Ms Truman said.
The new timetable takes effect from Monday, June 10 and passengers can book online for all dates up to March 31, 2020.
There are no changes to the water taxi timetable.
Ms Truman said SeaLink operated a vessel fleet of 80 and a coach fleet of 62 vehicles across the country, serving eight million passengers a year.
“Our Adelaide-based company has undergone a remarkable period of growth, emerging as a significant player on the national tourism and transport scene,” she said.
“At SeaLink, we believe travel is about connecting people, sharing experiences and creating brilliant memories.
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In addition to its services across Moreton Bay, SeaLink also operates cruises, ferry and charter services on Sydney Harbour, the Swan and Murray rivers, to Kangaroo Island from the South Australian mainland and, touring and ferry services on Fraser Island.
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