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Jardine River Ferry
« on: May 08, 2013, 12:50:43 AM »
Does anyone know the current cost of the ferry across theJardine river?

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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2013, 07:04:09 AM »
Well worth the $$ , if you dont use it smile at the log thats looking at you as dinner  >:D
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2013, 07:10:18 AM »

Last year cars with campers was $110.00 , I think.

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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2013, 07:19:48 AM »
It was $88/car and $11/trailer last year, and has been for years.

It does sound expensive, but the alternative could be a lot more so >:D...plus it officially grants you access to some amazing places and campsites i.e.: Somerset, Mutee Head, Vrilya Point etc...

You could also ring the Injinoo Community Council who run the ferry.

Have a great trip! I can't wait to go back up.


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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2013, 07:27:58 AM »
As from 1 May it is $130.00 per car
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2013, 01:11:35 PM »
It's been years since the last price increase...like a decade or more.

Does that include a trailer or just the vehicle?
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2013, 02:54:50 PM »
Aust 4wd action mag just posted on FB that it has just increased from $88 to $120
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« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2013, 03:12:01 PM »
After reading the responses on the 4wdaction page to this price increase, it makes me appreciate this forum even more.

Aaaahhh the civility ;D
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2013, 03:29:46 PM »
Do they take c/c  ;D
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2013, 04:21:09 PM »
Quote from: xcvator on May 08, 2013, 03:29:46 PM
Do they take c/c  ;D
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2013, 05:01:21 PM »
It's still not that bad a price, considering camping beyond the Jardine is included(outside of the caravan parks)
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2013, 07:20:17 PM »
Yes the price has gone up. It may be a short trip but I'd hate to be maintaining a piece of equipemnt like that in such a remote location. Can't blame them if it's been a while since the last increase.

Looking forward to the experience!
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2013, 09:02:36 PM »
$129.00 return cars $145.00 return with trailer, bit different from other prices.
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2013, 09:23:24 AM »
It cost $20 30 years for punt with a little outboard on it so $129 is pritty good if you think of the alternative.
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« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2013, 12:19:24 PM »
AAHH you blokes dont have any sense of adventure, you could improvise and float your trucks like the Army have done ..
Not the Army but an adventurer in Africa here http://www.thechiefbaboon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9717
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2013, 12:29:00 PM »
Quote from: edz on May 11, 2013, 12:19:24 PM
AAHH you blokes dont have any sense of adventure, you could improvise and float your trucks like the Army have done ..
Not the Army but an adventurer in Africa here http://www.thechiefbaboon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9717
Youtube clips on floating landrovers aswell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb852qcXlQU


Used to be a recovery mechanic in the army, more land rovers sank thank swam. ;D
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« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2013, 12:34:31 PM »
But jeez it was fun on a hot day though ..
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« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2013, 01:05:58 PM »
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2013, 05:50:22 PM »
l reckon you have missed the point . If you can spend the $$ to get there at the Jardine  then you can afford the fare . Can you please name 1 spot that dosen't try to rip it up the traveler . Get over it & get on it . This might be the cheapest bite the Cape inflicts on you .
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #20 on: June 17, 2013, 06:16:06 PM »
Doesnt the fees cover the parks pass to go to the tip??

Even if there is a bridge you still have to pay for the parks pass
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #21 on: June 17, 2013, 07:30:12 PM »
Quote from: bushrat on May 11, 2013, 09:23:24 AM
It cost $20 30 years for punt with a little outboard on it so $129 is pritty good if you think of the alternative.

Top pics mate :cup:
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #22 on: June 17, 2013, 07:46:29 PM »
It cost us $145.00 with the CT, still that's the cost of being there... There's also the admission to native lands & camping permits etc.
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Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #23 on: June 17, 2013, 07:54:17 PM »
Quote from: Brumbypt on June 17, 2013, 06:16:06 PM
Doesnt the fees cover the parks pass to go to the tip??

Even if there is a bridge you still have to pay for the parks pass

Yes but apparently it's just easier to get angry at the ferry owners instead. I mean how dare they run a business that has a limited income generating period.

On a side note friends if mine did the crossing of the Jardine in the early 80s. Two of them in a Rangie with their dog. Decided to cross late in the afternoon. Half way across they stalled and got swept down the river out of sight if the crossing as the darkness fell. They grabbed their gun, the dog and a spotlight and climbed up onto the roof rack. Sometime during the night the dog was taken from between them by a croc.

Next morning paper rock scissors as to who swam and who was look out. Late afternoon they managed to get someone to recover them somehow.

Vehicle was a write off and took them a couple of weeks to get back to Cairns
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Re: Jardine River Ferry
« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2013, 08:41:57 PM »
It's just like buying a Toyota, they charge you an extra $10,000.00 for the privilege, but it's worth the price of admission.
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