Raymond Island Ferry

Crossing McMillan Strait and providing vehicular and pedestrian access for residents, trades & services and visitors, the Raymond Island Ferry operates a regular service between Paynesville and Raymond Island. The first punt linking Raymond Island to the mainland in the 1890's, serviced the river crossing at Bairnsdale prior to the construction of the Mitchell River Bridge. In 1903 a bigger  ferry was commissioned. Improvements to carry more vehicles were made during the 1920's and was converted from manpower in 1956. With the sinking of the ferry of the day, a new purpose-built ferry was commissioned and started service in 1969. The current ferry, built at Port Welshpool, commenced service around 1995 with the welcomed retirement of the previously unreliable ferry.

• Location & Access

  • Paynesville via Paynesville Road

  • 16 km (15 min) south of Bairnsdale

  • Vehicle Access to the ferry is via Victoria Street or The Esplanade

• Ferry Hours of Operation

  • Raymond Island Ferry Time Table

• Ferry Charges

  • No charge applies for pedestrian use of the ferry.

  • Charges apply for vehicular use.

• Features

  • Raymond Island Park

  • Raymond Island Reserve