There are free ferry services at 11 River Murray crossings. These operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Check the table below for the latest crossing information.Ferry services may be subject to temporary interruptions for emergency maintenance work.
Ferry locations
Ferry name
Road distance from Adelaide (km)
Operational status
Temporary closures for scheduled maintenance
Alternative crossing
Above lock 1
Lyrup
Plover
245
Fully operational
Upstream - Paringa Bridge Downstream - Berri Bridge
Waikerie
Heron
174
Upstream - Kingston BridgeDownstream - Cadell Ferry
Cadell
Ibis
169
Morgan
Water Hen
163
Below lock 1
Swan Reach
Albatross II
137
Walker Flat
Stilt II
103
Upstream - Swan Reach FerryDownstream - Purnong Ferry
Purnong
Kingfisher
123
Upstream - Walker Flat FerryDownstream - Mannum Ferry
Mannum #1 Downstream
Swan
83
Fully operational(width restriction 3.5 m)
Mannum Upstream Ferry #2
Mannum #2 Upstream
Avocet
16 tonne weight restriction - Effective 9 October 2012
Mannum Downstream Ferry #1
Tailem Bend
Cygnet
99
Wellington
Quail
111
Upstream - Tailem Bend Ferry
Narrung
Pelican
147
Meningie township
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