At a glance
- When
- From Monday 9 November 2026 until mid-December (no exact reopening date given)
- Where
- Bulimba ferry terminal (Stop ID 317584), Oxford Street, Bulimba
- What’s affected
- F21 cross-river ferries stop at Hawthorne instead of Bulimba, and their timetables change slightly
- Alternative
- Hawthorne ferry terminal; route 232; shuttle 23 in weekday peaks; extra route 230 trips at night and on Sundays
- Still open
- Hawthorne and Apollo Road ferry terminals
- Official notice
- Translink service update, last reviewed 16 October 2026
The Bulimba ferry terminal closes from Monday 9 November 2026 until mid-December for essential maintenance, so the F21 cross-river ferries stop at Hawthorne instead, and Translink has put on route 232, a weekday shuttle (shuttle 23) and extra route 230 trips as alternatives. The Hawthorne and Apollo Road terminals stay open.
This guide uses Translink’s temporary closure notice, last reviewed on Friday 16 October at 11:40am, and Brisbane City Council’s ferry terminal program page, both checked on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Translink asks passengers to replan their travel from Monday 9 November, and Council says to allow additional travel time during the works.
Why is the terminal closing?
Council says more than 1,100 passengers board at Bulimba ferry terminal each day, which it describes as one of the busiest suburban ferry terminals in its network. After the major 2014 upgrade, the gangway needs essential maintenance and renewal works. The Bulimba works will replace key components that connect the gangway to the shore and the pontoon, and other components that help support and stabilise the gangway. Council says the full closure will let it finish the works safely.
What happens to the F21 ferry?
Translink says the F21 ferries that normally run between Teneriffe and Bulimba will stop at Hawthorne instead. Timetables will change slightly because of the extra distance for each river crossing. Check the journey planner for the exact times. Hawthorne ferry terminal (Stop ID 317583) stays open and is served by the F1 CityCat, the F11 Express CityCat and the F21.
Which buses replace the ferry?
| Service | What Translink says |
|---|---|
| Route 232 | A regular timetabled service between Cannon Hill interchange and Brisbane City. It stops close to both the Bulimba and Hawthorne terminals and does not run on Sundays. |
| Shuttle 23 | Weekday peak times between stops close to the Bulimba and Hawthorne terminals. Morning peak from Bulimba to Hawthorne, 6am to 9am. Afternoon peak from Hawthorne to Bulimba, 3pm to 7pm. |
| Route 230 | Additional trips late at night and on Sundays to help travel between Bulimba ferry terminal and Brisbane City. It does not stop near Hawthorne ferry terminal. |
Translink says the 232 and shuttle 23 together give approximately a 10-minute frequency in the peaks.
Route 230 extra trips
- Monday to Saturday: additional outbound services from Brisbane City every 60 minutes from 7pm until 11pm.
- Sundays: an earlier first service departing at 7am, approximately a 45-minute frequency during the day, and a later last service at approximately 8pm.
The extra trips will appear in the journey planner.
Which stops do I use?
- Bulimba: Oxford St at Bulimba Ferry, stop 33 (Stop IDs 002810 and 002809), for routes 230, 232 and shuttle 23.
- Hawthorne: Gordon St at Hawthorne Ferry, stop 23a (Stop ID 002769), and Lindsay St at Hawthorne Ferry, stop 23a (Stop ID 002770), for route 232 and shuttle 23.
Translink’s notice includes a map of the closed terminal, the open terminal and these bus stops.
What else is happening at the nearby terminals?
Council is coordinating works at three ferry terminals on the Bulimba peninsula. Its stages are: site preparation at Apollo Road from late September 2026, works at Bulimba from 9 November, works at Apollo Road from the end of November, Bulimba works complete in mid-December, and Apollo Road works complete in early 2027. At Apollo Road, the works include upgrading seating and signage, providing additional shelter and improving lighting and safety features. At Hawthorne, Council says it is starting investigations to inform future works to restore the heritage-listed building. Council says Apollo Road and Hawthorne ferry terminals will remain open for the duration of the maintenance program.
Who can I contact about the works?
Council’s project team is on 07 3178 5413 during business hours, or you can email ferryinfrastructure@brisbane.qld.gov.au. After hours, call Council’s 24-hour contact centre on 07 3403 8888. For general public transport help, Translink is on 13 12 30.
Sources
- Translink — Bulimba ferry terminal temporary closure (last reviewed 16 October 2026; checked 20 October 2026)
- Brisbane City Council — Ferry terminal program, Bulimba Peninsula (checked 20 October 2026)
Featured image: Bulimba ferry terminal, Oxford Street, Bulimba (photo: John Robert McPherson / CC0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Translink or Brisbane City Council. Closures and timetables can change; check the official pages above before you travel.