Cooper Ferry Figures
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 19:38
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Member - Stephen L (Clare SA)
Hi All
On Wednesday 22nd June 2011, at 3.10pm the Cooper Ferry was put back into operation for the second time for 2011. The first two ferry operators were Brad McMahon and Clinton Hahesy. From this date and until 1.20pm on Tuesday 5th July, the Cooper Ferry has carried out the following:
Number of Vehicles ferried.................482
Number of passengers ferried.............1052
Number of Crossings..........................648
I have also been in contact with Brad's dad, Larry who was the first operator last year. Larry has told me that Brad has become a father while he was up on the ferry, and was counting down the days to see his new daughter... congratulations Brad from all at EO.
Thanks to Juanita from Transport SA for supplying the figures.
So until my next updates.....
Cheers to All
Stephen
Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:05
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:05
And we though the defence forces were the only ones to miss out on their newborn's arrival. Congratulations Brad and we hope you get to see her soon.
Thanks for the updates as
well Stephen. they are really appreciated. Cheers,Bob
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:24
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:24
Hi Bob
Thanks for that. We are counting down the days now and it will not be long before we have another ride.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Dough Boy - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:53
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:53
Thanks for the update Stephen
We are on our way next week & looking forward to catching a ride on the ferry !
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:58
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:58
Hi Dough Boy
Have a great time. You would have heard that even though the northern side is the better camping, you would be better to find a site on the southern side and away from the rats.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Dough Boy - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 23:07
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 23:07
Thanks Stephen
I had heard the same, to be on the southern side, but also heard that the mice & rats have made their way accross , just not in very big numbers
all I hope is that they havent learnt to climb ladders.I will then be happy in my roof top tent !
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Michael and Chris (QL - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 07:05
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 07:05
Hi Stephen,
is it true there is a flat top truck that can take over length trailers across the ferry? Cheers Mick
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 07:15
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 07:15
Mick,
I believe it is Peter Ware from Cooper Discovery Cruises that provides this service.
Cost was $70 which is not unreasonable when you consider Peter is there to make a living any way he can and can't run the cruise while otherwise engaged.
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 07:44
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 07:44
Hi Michael
Just as Bill has stated, Peter is still there for oversize campers and trailers etc.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael and Chris (QL - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 08:00
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 08:00
Ok thanks, that helps with our planning as I believe it will be worth going out of our way to take a ride. Is there a contact no. for Peter? Cheers Mick
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 12:39
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 12:39
Bill, cost was $75 a couple of weeks ago.
Mick, he should be there when you arrive. It takes a while to load a trailer onto the back of his truck, and then wait in the queue for the 2 ferry trips to reunite your 4wd and trailer.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael and Chris (QL - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 20:44
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 20:44
Thanks Phil, I will have to make sure I have enough cold beers for the event.
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Follow Up By: Noisy Mango - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 10:16
Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 10:16
Hi all,
We crossed the Cooper on the ferry on Sunday 10th - what a ride! The crossing is faster than we anticipated, we calculated approximately 10 vehicles per hour in total, north & south. The couple in front of us in the queue were waiting for Peter to bring his truck over from the north to convey their trailer, they reported the cost to be $80.00. A fair charge I think to be able to travel further north, it is certainly a lot of work loading & unloading the trailers. Ferry operators were very friendly & helpful. So glad we got the chance to experience this!
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 21:40
Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 21:40
Hi Noisy Mango
Great to hear you had a great time, it is one experience that all travellers should at least try to experience, as who knows when it will be put back into operation when the Cooper dries up again.
Cheers
Stephen
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