The Riverboat Postman

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours

The Riverboat Postman – an iconic cruise just one hour from the centre of Sydney – delivering the mail to the isolated water-access-only residents of the magnificent Hawkesbury River on behalf of Australia Post (as well as other daily essentials like milk, papers, the odd bottle of rum).

Enjoy morning tea and lunch on board, complete with an entertaining and informative commentary from the local skippers. Departing every weekday with the mail from The Postie Wharf, you’ll find them right next to the Hawkesbury River Train Station at Brooklyn.

The boats are large, stable and comfortable catamarans, each with a well-stocked bar on board so you can have a glass of wine or beer with your lunch.

Bookings are essential as they are often full, but payment can be made either on the day or online. The Riverboat Postman looks forward to welcoming you on board soon!

Services

From $54 to $64

Cruise along and take in the beautiful scenery the magnificent Hawkesbury River has to offer.

This cruise includes morning tea and coffee with their famous homemade ANZAC biscuits, lunch (the best fish and chips in Brooklyn), and informative commentary throughout the cruise.

Departs Brooklyn Public Wharf.

Disabled Access

Welcome to the famous Riverboat Postman.

Cruise and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the lower Hawkesbury River as they deliver the mail and other essentials to the river-access-only settlements upriver from Brooklyn.

The first Riverboat Postman started in 1910, and the tradition continues today. Skippers are locals who have lived in the area their whole lives – be entertained by the stories of the river whilst cruising in comfort up this spectacular waterway.

The Riverboat Postman delivers to the settlements of Dangar Island, Kangaroo Point, Milson Island, Bar Point, Marlow Creek, Fisherman’s Point and Milson’s Passage before returning to Brooklyn in time for the train.

The cruise departs daily every weekday from the Brooklyn Public Wharf.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly

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