Holman Street ferry wharf, Heritage ferry wharf in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Australia
The Holman Street ferry wharf is a transport hub at Kangaroo Point where passengers cross the Brisbane River. The structure features a timber waiting shed with a terracotta-tiled roof and is reinforced by retaining walls built into the riverbank.
The wharf was established in 1845 when George Beer received a government tender to create a second crossing of the Brisbane River. This early connection shaped transport development in the growing city.
The wharf serves as a meeting point where commuters and visitors gather as part of Brisbane's daily rhythm. The mature trees surrounding the structure frame this transport hub that has connected people across the river for generations.
The wharf can be accessed from land via a concrete apron and pontoon that connect passengers to the RiverCity Ferries network. The shaded waiting area beneath the mature trees offers shelter in any weather conditions.
The structure was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 2004, recognizing its importance to Brisbane's transport history. The combination of original timber benches and its working role makes it a rare surviving example of early ferry infrastructure.
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