CityCat River Cruise
$Ride Brisbane's famous ferry end to end for the best sightseeing on the river
Hop on Brisbane's public ferry and ride it as a sightseeing cruise, from the University of Queensland all the way to Northshore Hamilton, passing under the Story Bridge and past South Bank, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, New Farm, Bulimba, and Howard Smith Wharves along the way. The CityHopper (red ferry) runs the inner-city loop completely free. The CityCat (blue ferry) covers the full river route for just 50c with a Go Card, the same flat fare as all Queensland public transport. Sit on the upper deck and watch the city unfold from the water. It's genuinely one of the best things to do in Brisbane and costs almost nothing.
Step by step
From start to finish, what to expect.
Pick up a Go Card from any newsagent or 7-Eleven (if you don't have one)
Board at any CityCat terminal, South Bank, North Quay, or QUT Gardens Point are good starting points
Ride upstream towards UQ or downstream towards Northshore Hamilton
Hop off at any stop that catches your eye, New Farm for the Powerhouse, Bulimba for Oxford Street cafes, or Northshore for Eat Street
Or just ride the whole loop and enjoy the views
Cost breakdown
Estimated per person, in AUD.
How you get there
Your options for the trip.
Public transport
Local tips
Stuff your mates would tell you.
The CityHopper (red ferry) is completely free and runs the inner-city loop, North Quay, South Bank, Maritime Museum, Thornton Street, Eagle Street, Holman Street
All Queensland public transport is a flat 50c per trip, buses, trains, ferries, and trams
Sit on the upper deck for the best views, particularly good at sunset
The stretch under the Story Bridge past Howard Smith Wharves and Kangaroo Point is the most scenic
Evening rides are magical when the city lights come on and reflect off the water