Palm Beach Water Taxi — private water taxi in Pittwater — Sydney Northern Beaches
Pittwater — Sydney Northern Beaches

Palm Beach Water Taxi

Private water taxi from Palm Beach Wharf across Pittwater — to Currawong, Great Mackerel Beach, The Basin, Patonga, Ettalong and every private jetty on the western foreshore. Faster and more flexible than the scheduled ferry, and it runs on your timetable.

6am–10pm
Service hours
~12 min
Typical transfer
Licensed
Skippers only
Popular pickups & drop-offs

Where we pick up in Pittwater — Sydney Northern Beaches

Palm Beach Water Taxi runs cover every jetty listed below plus any private wharf with safe deep-water access. Just drop the pin in the booking engine.

  • Palm Beach Wharf (Barrenjoey Boat House)
  • Currawong Beach
  • Great Mackerel Beach
  • The Basin
  • Patonga Wharf
  • Ettalong Wharf
  • Bonnie Doon Wharf
  • Coasters Retreat
Operating hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM, seven days (weather permitting). After 10 PM same-day and any next-day pickups must be booked as "Book Later".
Frequently asked

Palm Beach Water Taxi — questions we hear a lot

How much is a Palm Beach water taxi to The Basin or Currawong?+

Short Pittwater hops (Palm Beach ↔ The Basin, Palm Beach ↔ Currawong) start around $110. Runs across to Patonga or Ettalong are typically $160–$220 depending on group size.

Do you pick up from private jetties on Pittwater?+

Yes — anywhere with safe deep-water access. Just drop the pin in the booking engine and the operator will confirm.

Is this the same as the Palm Beach Ferry?+

No. The Palm Beach Ferry is a scheduled service. A water taxi is private, on-demand, and goes to jetties the scheduled ferry does not service.

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