The Riverboat Postman

The Riverboat Postman during this three-and-a-bit hour cruise. Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary from our local skippers, and great service from our fabulous crew.
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Join us for a lighthearted look at the magnificent Hawkesbury River and its more isolated residents as we deliver, on behalf of Australia Post, the mail and other daily essentials (the odd bottle of whiskey/cases of wine...) Our coffee is real, our tea is hot, and our famous ANZAC biscuits are home-made daily to Grandma's recipe! The delivery route covers about 40km of the lower Hawkesbury River.

We travel as far upriver as Marlow Creek, just short of Spencer were the road returns to the river bank. Our stops include Dangar Island, Kangaroo Point, Milson Island and Bar Point on the way up, & Fishermans Point and Milsons passage on the way back. Maps are available on board. This section of the Hawkesbury River you will be exploring marks the dividing line between Sydney and the beautiful Central Coast. This is the last remaining mail boat in operation in Australia, and the journey offers a true "step back in time" experience with its old-school snail-mail delivery service to the locals (and their dogs) who come to meet us on the wharves. Only an hour north of Sydney! The cruise departs daily every weekday except Public Holidays from the Brooklyn Public Wharf at 10am, returning at approximately 1.15pm

Bookings are essential - call: 0400 600 111

Adult: $59pp
Senior: $49pp
Child: $19pp (school age)
Family: $140pp (2+2)

Includes morning tea and Ploughman's Lunch

What do you do when you miss getting on The Riverboat Postman by 10am? Arrive by Jetski of course!!!!
04/02/2025

What do you do when you miss getting on The Riverboat Postman by 10am?
Arrive by Jetski of course!!!!

What are you doing tomorrow (Monday 27th Jan)??????Join us at 11:15am.Details below: 👇
26/01/2025

What are you doing tomorrow (Monday 27th Jan)??????
Join us at 11:15am.
Details below: 👇

🌲🌲🌲You know it's getting close to Christmas time in the river communities when Dan Murphy's is the parcel of choice.🌲🌲🌲 ...
11/12/2024

🌲🌲🌲You know it's getting close to Christmas time in the river communities when Dan Murphy's is the parcel of choice.🌲🌲🌲
BTW..that's Tom keeping an eye on things...🍾🍾

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06/06/2024

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Check out our new cruise on Sundays
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If you are heading to lunch at one of the fantastic restaurants & cafes in Brooklyn or Dangar Island and have a bit of spare time before or after your meal come check out our newest cruise each Sunday - "The Hawkesbury Express". This new cruise is an 1¼hrs and great way to check out the river if you are pushed for time, otherwise join us for a 3hr lunch cruise on our regular Riverboat Postman or Sunday On The Hawkesbury Cruises.
See you on the river!

Check out these places for lunch
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Lifeboat Seafood Brooklyn
King Tide Cafe Brooklyn
Anglers Rest Hotel
Dangar Island Bowling Club
Dangar Island Depot
Brooklyn's Corner

21/05/2024

Not sure if SafeWork NSW would be too happy about this, however I reckon our crew would give this a fair crack!!

11/05/2024

We’ve been nominated as finalists in the Local Business Awards - help us to actually win it by voting for us! Thank you.

The Local Business Awards - Recognising and celebrating the best in Local Businesses

🌸 Treat Mum to the ultimate Mother's Day experience aboard The Riverboat Postman's M.V. Deliverance - the latest additio...
08/05/2024

🌸 Treat Mum to the ultimate Mother's Day experience aboard The Riverboat Postman's M.V. Deliverance - the latest addition to our fleet! 🌸

Embark on an unforgettable cruise along the stunning Hawkesbury River, enjoying:
⛴️ Fast ferry ride with panoramic views
🍰 Morning tea featuring delectable mini cakes and pastries
🌊 Unforgettable moments with Mum
🪑 Comfortable, reserved seating at tables inside

Return to Brooklyn just in time for a delightful lunch at the marina or local pub.

Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot on our new ferry! 🎟️

Book here:
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/riverboatpostman/items/496817/calendar/2024/05/?full-items=yes&flow=61235

They're baaaack....
02/05/2024

They're baaaack....

Thanks to everyone who generously donated. We've cracked the $10k target!Overall the rally raised over $2.9million for c...
29/04/2024

Thanks to everyone who generously donated.
We've cracked the $10k target!
Overall the rally raised over $2.9million for cancer research!!! Wow!

Wooooohooooo!!!
Thank you.. Thank you..
We've hit our target of $10,000 (and we've still got a day to go)! 💕💕

As it stands the current grand total for the Autumn Sh*tbox Rally 2024 is $2,930,000 and counting! This smashes any previous rally record!!!

All money raised goes to the Cancer Council for research into a cure.

Our team from the Riverboat Postman is nearly home!
29/04/2024

Our team from the Riverboat Postman is nearly home!

Well, we are on our long journey home to NSW after completing the latest Sh*tbox Rally (Adelaide to Perth).
We've had a fantastic time but there is a more serious side to this trip. We've all been touched by cancer, whether it be a friend, rello or the next door neighbour.
We have only 2 more days to hit our team target of $10,000 for cancer research!
We are $400 off our target. If you have contributed over the last 3 weeks - thank you 💕. If you haven't yet but still want to, now's your chance!! (link in comments below)
Thank you, Cath & Justin Sh*tbox Team - Going Postal

Stunning!
22/04/2024

Stunning!

13/04/2024

If you would like to follow our team in the Sh*tbox Rally

Sh*tbox Team - Going Postal

We have themed our sh*tbox ($1250 Ford Territory) as "The Claw" out of Toy Story.

Check out our current location:

A couple of the owners of The Riverboat Postman, Justin & Cath, have embarked on The Sh*tbox Rally from Adelaide to Pert...
13/04/2024

A couple of the owners of The Riverboat Postman, Justin & Cath, have embarked on The Sh*tbox Rally from Adelaide to Perth via Uluru. The rally raises $$ for vital cancer research thru the Cancer Council.
To those who have already donated, thank you thank you thank you!! For those who are still thinking about it if you could chuck a coupla bucks in our digital bucket (link below) to help us reach our $10k target, that would be truly awesome. 💕💕

We are really pleased to announce that we're taking part in Sh*tbox Rally Autumn 2024! This year, all the teams are driving their sh*tboxes from Adelaide to Perth. Sh*tbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 14th year. Part of...

A great story about one of the many water access only settlements we visit each day here on the Hawkesbury River. (We ev...
08/02/2024

A great story about one of the many water access only settlements we visit each day here on the Hawkesbury River. (We even managed an honourable mention!)

When I first moved to Sydney I did a day trip to Dangar Island and it blew my mind.

With Christmas just around the corner, don't forget undoubtedly the best gift idea around is just a click or call away!...
13/12/2023

With Christmas just around the corner, don't forget undoubtedly the best gift idea around is just a click or call away! (well, we think it's the best gift idea anyway....)

Get them a Gift Voucher to use on any of our cruises.

If you hurry up we still have time to post them to you, or you can buy them on-line and print them out yourself!

Call 0400 600 111 or click on the below link.

https://riverboatpostman.com.au/gift-vouchers

Happy Christmas.

See you on the river!!🎁🎁🎄🎄

Now that's a serious amount of postage stamps for one parcel of beer!!! 📬📮📦
27/11/2023

Now that's a serious amount of postage stamps for one parcel of beer!!! 📬📮📦

A great story from the ABC about our postal service here on the Hawkesbury River.
25/11/2023

A great story from the ABC about our postal service here on the Hawkesbury River.

Established in 1910, the Riverboat Postman takes mail to people living along the iconic Hawkesbury River. It is now the last service of its kind in Australia.

Need a quick gift idea for Father's Day?Well, we can help you there....get a gift certificate for our weekday "Riverboat...
28/08/2023

Need a quick gift idea for Father's Day?
Well, we can help you there....get a gift certificate for our weekday "Riverboat Postman" or "Sunday on the Hawkesbury" cruise.

See you soon for a bit of river time!

Click on the link below to find out more or purchase gift certificates immediately and receive them via email or snail mail.

https://riverboatpostman.com.au/gift-vouchers

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Brooklyn, NSW
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