Water Taxi Sydney
Water Taxis Australia dispatches licensed water taxis right across Sydney Harbour — Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Manly, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay, Cockatoo Island, Taronga Zoo and every private jetty in between. Live fares, instant booking, and up to 12 passengers per taxi (larger groups switch to a water limousine).
Where we pick up in Sydney Harbour
Water Taxi Sydney runs cover every jetty listed below plus any private wharf with safe deep-water access. Just drop the pin in the booking engine.
- Circular Quay (Jetty 6)
- King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour
- Rose Bay Public Wharf
- Watsons Bay Public Wharf
- Manly Wharf
- Taronga Zoo Wharf
- Cockatoo Island Wharf
- The Spit / D'Albora Marinas
- Balmoral Beach
- Chowder Bay (Ripples)
Water Taxi Sydney — questions we hear a lot
How much does a water taxi in Sydney cost?+
Short harbour transfers (Circular Quay ↔ Darling Harbour, Circular Quay ↔ Taronga Zoo) start from around $95. Longer runs (Circular Quay ↔ Manly, Circular Quay ↔ The Spit) sit in the $220–$320 range. The exact fare is shown on-screen before you pay — no surge, no surprises.
How fast is a Sydney water taxi vs the ferry?+
Water taxis are two to three times faster than the scheduled ferry and go door-to-door. Circular Quay to Manly by ferry is around 30 minutes plus queueing; by water taxi it's 22–25 minutes from wharf to wharf on your schedule.
Can I book a water taxi on New Year's Eve or Vivid?+
Yes — but demand is huge. NYE and Vivid bookings should be locked in at least four weeks ahead. See our /nye page for the current availability across Sydney operators.
Do you go outside Sydney Harbour?+
Yes. We dispatch operators in Pittwater, the Hawkesbury, Lake Macquarie, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, the Whitsundays and Cairns. Enter your locations and the booking engine finds the right operator.
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