Kurnell ferry wharf is located on the southern side of Botany Bay in the Sydney suburb of Kurnell. As at September 2026, it has no regular services.
History In the 1890s a ferry service began operating between Kurnell and La Perouse. It ceased in 1974 after storms damaged the wharves.Ferry tales Government of New South Wales
In June 2020, the Berejiklin Government announced its intentiion to reinstate ferry services on Botany Bay and rebuild Kurnell wharf.Plan to reinstate ferry service between Kurnell and La Perouse divides Botany Bay community ABC News 15 June 2020 Built by McConnell Dowell, it was completed in February 2025.Kamay Wharves at La Perouse and Kurnell open to public Transport for NSW 28 February 2025Kamay Wharves McConnell Dowell
Two attempts to entice a private ferry operator have not been successful with the project having been labelled a white elephant.These $78m Sydney wharves opened without ferries, now there's a second chance Sydney Morning Herald 18 March 2026Ferry service SOS: New attempt to make use of $78 million wharves St George & Sutherland Shire Leader 22 March 2026Two $78 million remarkable Sydney wharves have no ferry service a year after opening ABC News 25 September 2026
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