Wallaroo-Lucky Bay Ferry Back in Service
Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 08:02
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Member - Stephen L (Clare SA)
Hi All
There had been a few questions in the past about the
Wallaroo to
Lucky Bay ferry, and when was it going to be back in business.
The new Aurora V that was purpose built for the crossing will make its first crossing at 8am Central Standard Time today. Anyone that happens to be in the area today can get 50% off of the fare for today. As before, there are also savings to be made if booking online.
Here is the link to SEASA for booing the crossing :
New Ferry from Wallaroo - Lucky Bay
Locals on the radio said that it made a big difference to tourist numbers when the old ferries were running and they are hoping that it will again bring more people into the area.
Cheers
Stephen
Reply By: patrolmann - Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 15:34
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 15:34
I was looking forward to using the ferry to cut down on travel time but at a one way cost of $405.00 after the 10% discount for booking online it is just not financially viable for me.
Two adults my Patrol and 8 metre van.
I can drive via
Port Augusta for $150.00 although it does take me 5 hours or so.
I would have thought if you are putting a car (4x4) and a van on they would not charge you for the passengers but that does not seem to be the case.
I really hope it survives but i have my doubts.
Patrolman
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 19:33
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 19:33
Hi Patrolmann
At that price I think it would put most people off.
Cheers
Stephen
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Reply By: Member - Graham N (SA) - Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 17:59
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 17:59
Hi Stephen,
We made inquiries about three weeks ago about using the ferry and they said they would let us know when it is back running, no notification as yet.
We used it a few years back and it was a delightful trip and a great drive down to
Wallaroo across to
Lucky Bay in to
Cowell and then return
home via
Whyalla a good day out and lots of fish from the fish factories. Only thing was the fair was only about $100 a 100% increase seams a little steep, probably they were too cheap in the first place.
I hope it keeps going maybe the government should subsidise it, us country people would have more chance of getting a
seat on the ferry than a
seat at a revamped
Adelaide Oval.
Cheers
Graham
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 19:38
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 19:38
Hi Graham
I think the pricing will be a very big factor that will make the final decision for most people. I was very surprised that there was no mention of it on the channel 4 GTS/BKN news tonight.
The
Adelaide Oval....what a joke, buta lot of people in
Adelaide think its OK.
Cheers
Stephen
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