{"id":24,"date":"2025-04-23T10:59:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T10:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theriverbus.com.au\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2025-04-23T11:12:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T11:12:10","slug":"the-river-bus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theriverbus.com.au\/","title":{"rendered":"The River Bus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/theriverbus\/items\/396192\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=784330\">CHECK AVAILABILITY &amp; BOOK SEATS HERE!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are a privately owned service, providing an alternate link between the river and mainland for residents and ratepayers of Bar Point &amp; Milsons Passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially intended as a \u2018school run\u2019, the service is open to all ages, and school children get priority seating, and can book a discounted Term Pass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents and ratepayers of Bar Point &amp; Milsons Passage are welcome to join the run by booking one of the spare seats on a regular or casual basis. To get your \u2018locals only\u2019 booking code email: <strong>bookings@theriverbus.com.au<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The River Bus is only for Residents and Ratepayers \u2013 not for guests of holiday houses \/ airbnbs. If you are coming for a holiday, please phone <strong>Hawkesbury River Water Taxi <\/strong>on <strong>0422 300 100 <\/strong>to book a transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TIMETABLE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The service runs 3 days a week, year round (except school &amp; public holidays). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our timetable is subject to change based on customer demand and availability of crew. Any changes will be published on the booking page. As a general guide, we typically adhere to the below schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">MONDAY &amp; WEDNESDAY &amp; FRIDAY<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; <em>River to Mainland:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7.30am \u2013 Bar Point Public Wharf (pick up only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7.35am \u2013 Milsons Passage Public Wharf (pick up or drop off)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7.45am \u2013 Kangaroo Point Public Wharf (drop off only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*** Note: The 592 Bus to Hawkesbury River Train Station (via Brooklyn PublicSchool) departs at 8.27am from <\/em>the steps of Estuary Restaurant, <em>Kangaroo Point. <\/em>***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">MONDAY &amp; WEDNESDAY<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; <em>Mainland to River:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*** Note: The 592 Bus from Hawkesbury River Train Station departs at 3.15pm, stopping at Brooklyn Public School at 3.17pm, then arrives to Kangaroo Point, near Estuary Restaurant at 3.25pm <\/em>***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.30pm \u2013 Kangaroo Point Public Wharf (pick up only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.45pm \u2013 Milsons Passage Public Wharf (pick up \/ drop off)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.50pm \u2013 Bar Point Public Wharf (drop off only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FRIDAY ONLY<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; <em>Mainland to River:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6.15pm \u2013 Kangaroo Point Public Wharf (pick up only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6.25pm \u2013 Milsons Passage Public Wharf (pick up \/ drop off)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6.35pm \u2013 Bar Point Public Wharf (drop off only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>FARES<\/strong> &#8211; One Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children (0-4yrs) $0 &#8211; <em>MUST be accompanied by fare paying adult <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children (Primary) $7.50 &#8211; <em>discounted to $5 per trip with a Term Pass<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adult \/ Seniors \/ High School Students $15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><br><strong>TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By booking on our service you agree to\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>only book a ticket if you are a resident or ratepayer of Bar Point &amp; Milsons Passage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>only book a ticket as a friend or family member of a resident or ratepayer provided that you are travelling with or visiting the local resident \/ ratepayer (eg. not using their house while they are absent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>not bring any household or commercial garbage on the vessel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>not bring any gas bottles, fuel or other dangerous goods on the vessel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>not bring any bulky freight \/ furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>only bring groceries \/ supermarket shopping aboard, if you are able to carry them by yourself in one load<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>children 12 yrs &amp; under must wear a properly fitted and age appropriate lifejacket whenever on the back deck, or as instructed by the Crew<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>children under 5 years must be accompanied and adequately supervised by a parent or guardian at all times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>children 5+ are permitted to travel on their own at parent\u2019s risk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dogs, cats and other pets are not permitted on board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>when arriving to a wharf, please remain seated until the crew advise it is safe for you to stand up \/ disembark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>be courteous and respectful to all crew members and passengers at all times. Management reserves the right to refuse entry &amp;\/or travel at their discretion, to any person\/s who they deem is acting in a discourteous, disrespectful, inappropriate or unsafe manner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>CANCELLATION POLICY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>All bookings are non-refundable (unless the service is cancelled by the operator). Customers who provide at least 48 hours notice of cancellation, are able to transfer their booking to a future date<\/em> &#8211; subject to availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>No-shows will be charged the full price.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>There are no refunds or credits for School term subscriptions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/theriverbus\/items\/396192\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=784330\">CHECK AVAILABILITY &amp; BOOK SEATS NOW!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Site last updated: 23rd April 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are a privately owned service, providing an alternate link between the river and mainland for residents and ratepayers of Bar Point &amp; Milsons Passage. Initially intended as a \u2018school run\u2019, the service is open to all ages, and school children get priority seating, and can book a discounted Term Pass. 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