3 Dangar Road
Brooklyn NSW 2083
The Riverboat Postman now offers a shorter cruise showcasing the incredible scenery of Broken Bay at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River and Cowan Creek. In just 75 minutes, you'll see native Australia at its best, all whilst munching away on some equally spectacular pastries and profiteroles. Indigenous rock carvings, secluded beaches, waterfalls, islands, national parks - you get it all! Suitable for all ages, pram-, walker-, wheelchair-friendly, this cruise goes in the opposite direction to the daily mail run by The Riverboat Postman. It's perfect for those short on time, or those travelling with some shorter attention spans...and it's also timed perfectly for arguably the best fish and chips on the planet back in Brooklyn. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Please check the online calendar for availability.
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.