Stage Number: MBNH.07.02.74
Group: Western
Local Study Area: Toowong-St Lucia-Indooroopilly
Epoch: Late 19th Century
Street Address: Across from the Regatta Hotel, Coronation Drive, Toowong
Latitude & Longitude: -27.48294444,152.99661111
Time Link: 1876
Map Link: 1884
Image Time Point: 1884
The first ferry to Toowong was established from Hill End in 1876. It landed at Toowong close to where the Regatta Hotel is situated on Coronation Drive. It allowed residents from Hill End to shop at the growing village of Toowong or meet the train and travel to Ipswich and beyond.
Toowong History Group Inc.
Cross River Ferry. Toowong History Group
QSA. QSA Series ID 2043 City of Brisbane and Suburbs Maps – A1A Series. 5 chains to the inch. City of Brisbane. 5 chains to the inch. Government Engraving, and Lithographic Office, Brisbane. 634496
