Collection: Bulimba Ferry House: Bulimba

The Bulimba Ferry House in Brisbane is a small but significant heritage structure associated with the city’s river transport history. Located on the Brisbane River, the ferry terminal developed as part of the essential cross-river transport network that connected suburbs such as Bulimba and Teneriffe before widespread bridge construction 1. The ferry service has operated since the nineteenth century, supporting local industry, commuting, and community life, while the modest timber ferry house reflects the practical design typical of early transport infrastructure. Today, the site remains an important reminder of Brisbane’s reliance on river ferries and continues to serve passengers, linking past and present patterns of movement along the river.

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• Graceville, Queensland - Wikipedia 1