The Riverboat Postman

The Riverboat Postman during this three-and-a-bit hour cruise. Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary from our local skippers, and great service from our fabulous crew.
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Join us for a lighthearted look at the magnificent Hawkesbury River and its more isolated residents as we deliver, on behalf of Australia Post, the mail and other daily essentials (the odd bottle of whiskey/cases of wine...) Our coffee is real, our tea is hot, and our famous ANZAC biscuits are home-made daily to Grandma's recipe! The delivery route covers about 40km of the lower Hawkesbury River.

We travel as far upriver as Marlow Creek, just short of Spencer were the road returns to the river bank. Our stops include Dangar Island, Kangaroo Point, Milson Island and Bar Point on the way up, & Fishermans Point and Milsons passage on the way back. Maps are available on board. This section of the Hawkesbury River you will be exploring marks the dividing line between Sydney and the beautiful Central Coast. This is the last remaining mail boat in operation in Australia, and the journey offers a true "step back in time" experience with its old-school snail-mail delivery service to the locals (and their dogs) who come to meet us on the wharves. Only an hour north of Sydney! The cruise departs daily every weekday except Public Holidays from the Brooklyn Public Wharf at 10am, returning at approximately 1.15pm

Bookings are essential - call: 0400 600 111

Adult: $59pp
Senior: $49pp
Child: $19pp (school age)
Family: $140pp (2+2)

Includes morning tea and Ploughman's Lunch

Itโ€™s the little things on a rainy Thursday, right? The legends from   who roll the big orders for the   Island Depot and...
31/07/2025

Itโ€™s the little things on a rainy Thursday, right? The legends from who roll the big orders for the Island Depot and the Island Bowling Club straight from the truck to the boat every Thursday. Itโ€™s the fab Parcel Postie who does the heavy lifting out of his van onto our not-so-dry verandah (and thanks Murphys Law, guaranteeing the biggest delivery days are also the wettest!). But best of all today was the box from China with 703 STAMPS ON IT! AND 157 CANCELLING STAMPS OVER THE TOP! That kept someone very busy for a while over thereโ€ฆ

๐Ÿฆ… Letโ€™s go and look for these guys tomorrow! ๐Ÿฆ…We saw this stunning pair of Australian White-bellied Sea Eagles last week...
19/07/2025

๐Ÿฆ… Letโ€™s go and look for these guys tomorrow! ๐Ÿฆ…

We saw this stunning pair of Australian White-bellied Sea Eagles last week in a tall eucalypt right on the banks of the beautiful Hawkesbury River โ€” and weโ€™re heading out to look for them again tomorrow!

Join the team from The Riverboat Postman on our Express Cruise for a close-up look at these majestic birds in the wild. Itโ€™s a breathtaking way to spend your day on the river โ€” and who knows what else we might spot!

๐Ÿ“ Departs from Brooklyn
๐Ÿ•˜ 11.15am - 12.30pm Hawkesbury River Sightseeing EXPRESS
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Book now at: https://riverboatpostman.com.au/hawkesbury-sightseeing-express

Bring your camera, your binoculars, and your sense of adventure!

๐Ÿšค Hawkesbury Sightseeing EXPRESS Cruise โ€“ Tomorrow at 11am! ๐ŸšคTravelling in the opposite direction to the mail run, the E...
09/07/2025

๐Ÿšค Hawkesbury Sightseeing EXPRESS Cruise โ€“ Tomorrow at 11am! ๐Ÿšค

Travelling in the opposite direction to the mail run, the EXPRESS is The Riverboat Postman's newest offering! ๐ŸŒž

Perfect for kids with short attention spans โ€“ the EXPRESS is a quick and fun way to enjoy the stunning Hawkesbury River! And yes, pastries and profiteroles are included to keep everyone sweet along the way! ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฐ

โœจ Winter weather at its best! โœจ
Back in time to grab fish 'n' chips for lunch โ€“ what more could you ask for?

๐Ÿ“… Tomorrow | 11am - 12:15pm - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
๐ŸŒŠ Departure: Postie Wharf, Brooklyn

Book your spot now and make the most of this winter day on the water! ๐ŸŒŸ



https://riverboatpostman.com.au/hawkesbury-sightseeing-express

So you've been on The Riverboat Postman before...Time to see the other end of the river on our newest cruise, The Hawkes...
06/07/2025

So you've been on The Riverboat Postman before...

Time to see the other end of the river on our newest cruise, The Hawkesbury Sightseeing EXPRESS! ๐Ÿšคโœจ

If youโ€™ve already experienced our iconic mail run, you know how stunning the Hawkesbury River can be โ€“ but this cruise takes you on an entirely different route, exploring the untouched beauty of Broken Bay and Cowan Creek. Think calm waters, hidden coves, and epic views you wonโ€™t find on any other route! ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Whatโ€™s New?

๐Ÿ›ฅ 75-minute journey through some of the most serene parts of the river

๐ŸŽค Live commentary from our friendly skipper (locals know best!)

๐Ÿช‘ Indoor and outdoor seating for maximum comfort + the best views

๐Ÿฉ Pastries & profiteroles โ€“ because why not treat yourself? ๐Ÿฐ

Why Youโ€™ll Love It:

You get all the beauty of a classic Riverboat Postman cruiseโ€ฆ with a whole new perspective.

Perfect for families, friends, or anyone who just loves a good river view and delicious pastries. ๐Ÿ˜

Back to Brooklyn in time for lunch - fish'n'chips, anyone??

When & Where:
๐Ÿ•š Sundays, 11:15 AM โ€“ 12:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Departing from The Postie Wharf, Brooklyn (right next to Hawkesbury River Train Station!)

๐ŸŽ Gift Vouchers Available โ€“ Treat someone to a beautiful day out!

๐Ÿšจ Additional Special Days Running for School Holidays โ€“ Check our Facebook event listings for extra dates!

Ready for a new adventure? Book your spot now:
https://riverboatpostman.com.au/hawkesbury-sightseeing-express

03/07/2025
CRUISE THE HAWKESBURY...Looking for something to do with the kids this week? Bring them on our new Express Cruise! Perfe...
21/04/2025

CRUISE THE HAWKESBURY...
Looking for something to do with the kids this week? Bring them on our new Express Cruise! Perfect for shorter attention spans, this cruise is just an hour and a bit long, with pastries and profiteroles included (yummm)

Check out our on-line bookings.

https://riverboatpostman.com.au/hawkesbury-sightseeing-express

See you on the river!!!

The Riverboat Postman now offers a shorter 75 minute cruise showcasing the mouth of the Hawkesbury River, Cowan Creek and Broken Bay. Enjoy pastries & profiteroles with your coffee, spectacular scenery, ancient indigenous rock carvings and a waterfall or two...

Are you in Brooklyn tomorrow (Thurs 17thApril)?Well...come for a cruise..We have three different cruises departing tomor...
16/04/2025

Are you in Brooklyn tomorrow (Thurs 17thApril)?
Well...come for a cruise..
We have three different cruises departing tomorrow.
1. The Riverboat Postman 3hr Cruise. (Limited space)
2. The Seven Islands Cruise. 3hr (Limited space).
3. The Express Cruise. 1ยผhr. (Plenty of space).

Check out our on-line bookings.

https://riverboatpostman.com.au/hawkesbury-sightseeing-express

See you on the river!!!

The Riverboat Posties are doing the Sh*tbox Rally again! Weโ€™re leaving on May 2 in our trusty Territory 2WD to spend 8 d...
15/04/2025

The Riverboat Posties are doing the Sh*tbox Rally again! Weโ€™re leaving on May 2 in our trusty Territory 2WD to spend 8 days in the (flooded) desert with 250 other sh*tboxes, raising money for Cancer Council research. We are up to $10,200, aiming for $15k, so EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS (and it's tax deductable..)! Can you help with a couple of bucks? Hereโ€™s the link: https://autumn2025.sh*tboxrally.com.au/going-postal-the-claaaaaw

Thanks to everyone thatโ€™s donated so far - cancer can only be beaten by research!




What do you do when you miss getting on The Riverboat Postman by 10am? Arrive by Jetski of course!!!!
04/02/2025

What do you do when you miss getting on The Riverboat Postman by 10am?
Arrive by Jetski of course!!!!

What are you doing tomorrow (Monday 27th Jan)??????Join us at 11:15am.Details below: ๐Ÿ‘‡
26/01/2025

What are you doing tomorrow (Monday 27th Jan)??????
Join us at 11:15am.
Details below: ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒYou know it's getting close to Christmas time in the river communities when Dan Murphy's is the parcel of choice.๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ ...
11/12/2024

๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒYou know it's getting close to Christmas time in the river communities when Dan Murphy's is the parcel of choice.๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ
BTW..that's Tom keeping an eye on things...๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ

*********************************Check out our new cruise on Sundays*********************************๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐Ÿ›Ÿโš“๏ธโš“๏ธโš“๏ธโš“๏ธโš“๏ธ๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐Ÿ›ŸIf ...
06/06/2024

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Check out our new cruise on Sundays
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๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐Ÿ›Ÿโš“๏ธโš“๏ธโš“๏ธโš“๏ธโš“๏ธ๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐Ÿ›Ÿ
If you are heading to lunch at one of the fantastic restaurants & cafes in Brooklyn or Dangar Island and have a bit of spare time before or after your meal come check out our newest cruise each Sunday - "The Hawkesbury Express". This new cruise is an 1ยผhrs and great way to check out the river if you are pushed for time, otherwise join us for a 3hr lunch cruise on our regular Riverboat Postman or Sunday On The Hawkesbury Cruises.
See you on the river!

Check out these places for lunch
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Lifeboat Seafood Brooklyn
King Tide Cafe Brooklyn
Anglers Rest Hotel
Dangar Island Bowling Club
Dangar Island Depot
Brooklyn's Corner

21/05/2024

Not sure if SafeWork NSW would be too happy about this, however I reckon our crew would give this a fair crack!!

11/05/2024

Weโ€™ve been nominated as finalists in the Local Business Awards - help us to actually win it by voting for us! Thank you.

The Local Business Awards - Recognising and celebrating the best in Local Businesses

๐ŸŒธ Treat Mum to the ultimate Mother's Day experience aboard The Riverboat Postman's M.V. Deliverance - the latest additio...
08/05/2024

๐ŸŒธ Treat Mum to the ultimate Mother's Day experience aboard The Riverboat Postman's M.V. Deliverance - the latest addition to our fleet! ๐ŸŒธ

Embark on an unforgettable cruise along the stunning Hawkesbury River, enjoying:
โ›ด๏ธ Fast ferry ride with panoramic views
๐Ÿฐ Morning tea featuring delectable mini cakes and pastries
๐ŸŒŠ Unforgettable moments with Mum
๐Ÿช‘ Comfortable, reserved seating at tables inside

Return to Brooklyn just in time for a delightful lunch at the marina or local pub.

Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot on our new ferry! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Book here:
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/riverboatpostman/items/496817/calendar/2024/05/?full-items=yes&flow=61235

They're baaaack....
02/05/2024

They're baaaack....

Thanks to everyone who generously donated. We've cracked the $10k target!Overall the rally raised over $2.9million for c...
29/04/2024

Thanks to everyone who generously donated.
We've cracked the $10k target!
Overall the rally raised over $2.9million for cancer research!!! Wow!

Wooooohooooo!!!
Thank you.. Thank you..
We've hit our target of $10,000 (and we've still got a day to go)! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•

As it stands the current grand total for the Autumn Sh*tbox Rally 2024 is $2,930,000 and counting! This smashes any previous rally record!!!

All money raised goes to the Cancer Council for research into a cure.

Our team from the Riverboat Postman is nearly home!
29/04/2024

Our team from the Riverboat Postman is nearly home!

Well, we are on our long journey home to NSW after completing the latest Sh*tbox Rally (Adelaide to Perth).
We've had a fantastic time but there is a more serious side to this trip. We've all been touched by cancer, whether it be a friend, rello or the next door neighbour.
We have only 2 more days to hit our team target of $10,000 for cancer research!
We are $400 off our target. If you have contributed over the last 3 weeks - thank you ๐Ÿ’•. If you haven't yet but still want to, now's your chance!! (link in comments below)
Thank you, Cath & Justin Sh*tbox Team - Going Postal

Stunning!
22/04/2024

Stunning!

13/04/2024

If you would like to follow our team in the Sh*tbox Rally

Sh*tbox Team - Going Postal

We have themed our sh*tbox ($1250 Ford Territory) as "The Claw" out of Toy Story.

Check out our current location:

Address

3 Dangar Road
Brooklyn, NSW
2083

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