Monday 18 February 2019

1993: Rivercat Services to Parramatta Commence

One of the most popular ferry routes in Sydney doesn't operate east of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is the Parramatta Rivercat run.

The first service from Circular Quay to Parramatta was on December 9, 1993. It was intended that the Rivercat service would be a major mode of transport from Sydney to Homebush Bay.

Today the service generally operates during off-peak periods and at weekends. Services used to run express to Rydalmere, resulting in a 50-minute trip either way, but today takes nearly a 90 minutes as it generally operates as an all stops service.

It is a great way to see the western harbour and the Parramatta River on a budget.

Below is a special feature from the December 9, 1993, edition of The Daily Telegraph Mirror. 



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