Hours from the Transport for NSW vehicle ferries page (updated 23 September 2026), read 15 October 2026 · Services shown by frequency — exact times from the operator. · Representative services only — check the operator for today's full timetable
Departures 1–10 / 10
Departures 1–10 / 10
Crossing time
~6 min
Operator
Transport for NSW
Map – Wymah Ferry
| Fare type | Price |
|---|---|
| Vehicles and passengers | Free |
Free. Transport for NSW describes its vehicle ferries as a free service, and Towong Shire Council calls the Wymah ferry toll free. Towong Shire adds that the ferry is operated by Transport for NSW but jointly funded by NSW and Victoria.
The Wymah ferry takes cars across the Murray River from Wymah in New South Wales to Granya in Victoria. Wikipedia places it on the upper reach of Lake Hume; Transport for NSW's vehicle ferries page puts it around 45 km east of Albury and gives a 6 minute crossing. Towong Shire Council, on the Victorian side, says Transport for NSW runs the ferry, handling staffing, maintenance, safety and service alerts, while NSW and Victoria share the funding.
It is a small boat. Transport for NSW lists a capacity of three cars and says the ferry is not suitable for caravans. Towong Shire Council and Greater Hume Council publish a different rule: caravans and camper trailers may cross if the vehicle and van together do not exceed 17 metres, with a 30 tonne load capacity given by Towong. With the two positions in conflict, phone 02 6020 2038, the number Towong lists for service changes, before towing anything.
Hours follow the season. The ferry runs 7 days a week, 6:00 am to 9:00 pm from September to April and 7:00 am to 8:00 pm from May to August, and stops on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for maintenance. Greater Hume Council's visitor pages also list meal breaks at 10:00, 12:40 and 6:00 pm, which Transport for NSW's page does not.
The lake decides when it cannot run. A Transport for NSW release of 31 January 2025 said falling water levels had exposed damage to the rails of the loading jetty on the Victorian side, and the ferry had been out of service since Saturday 25 January. The detour it gave was the Bethanga bridge, adding 80 km, or the Jingellic bridge, adding 130 km, and up to 1 hour 15 minutes. In 2023 the ferry was shut from 1 May to 16 June for servicing; Transport for NSW said Murray vehicular ferries need servicing every five years. In 2019 the Border Mail reported a roughly two month suspension from 18 April, when Lake Hume was below 16 per cent of capacity.
The boat's age is also unclear. The NSW visitor page and Towong Shire call it the Spirit of Wymah, a heritage-listed ferry built in 1946, while Wikipedia, citing news reports, says the 1946 vessel was retired in May 2013 and replaced.
- Arrive at the terminal a few minutes before departure; vehicle boarding usually closes earlier.
- Check the operator's service alerts before travelling — weather, tides and river levels affect services.
- Confirm accepted payment methods and whether a booking is required for vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Transport for NSW lists its vehicle ferries as a free service and Towong Shire Council describes the Wymah crossing as toll free. NSW and Victoria share the funding.
Seven days a week: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm from September to April, and 7:00 am to 8:00 pm from May to August. It is closed on the first Wednesday of every month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for maintenance, next on 4 November 2026.
The sources disagree. Transport for NSW says the ferry is not suitable for caravans. Towong Shire Council and Greater Hume Council say caravans and camper trailers can cross if vehicle and van together are no more than 17 metres. Call 02 6020 2038 before towing.
Transport for NSW gives 6 minutes and a capacity of 3 cars. Towong Shire Council gives a total load capacity of 30 tonnes. Greater Hume Council says to allow up to 15 minutes' wait at the ramp.
It has. In 2019 the then Roads and Maritime Services said it could not operate with Lake Hume below 16 per cent of capacity, and the Border Mail reported a suspension from 18 April until a Tuesday in June. In January 2025 falling water uncovered jetty rail damage on the Victorian side. Transport for NSW publishes no fixed level.
Transport for NSW names the Bethanga bridge, adding 80 km, or the Jingellic bridge, adding 130 km, with up to 1 hour 15 minutes extra. Live Traffic NSW (132 701) carries current closures.
Wymah is in New South Wales, in Greater Hume Council's area, and Granya is in Victoria, in Towong Shire. Both landings are on Wymah Ferry Road.
On 15 October 2026 Transport for NSW listed standard September to April hours, and the Live Traffic NSW feeds carried no Wymah closure. Check livetraffic.com or call 132 701 before travelling.