Peddells -Thursday Island Tours
Peddells -Thursday Island Tours
Peddells -Thursday Island Tours
4.5
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
About
Peddells Thursday Island Tours offer guided historic tours of T.I. as well as a passenger ferry service connecting Cape York (Seisia Jetty) with Thursday Island. Your visit will be greatly enhanced by having our local guides help you discover the island's military, maritime, pearling and cultural history. Modern, air-conditioned, comfortable touring with professional and the most experienced guides on Thursday Island.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Leonie S
Melbourne, Australia16 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We arrived on the island early morning and were on the second tour, so we needed to kill a couple of hours. We walked up to the main street and walked up and down it. Called into a lovely little souvenir shop that had plenty of items to choose from. Apart from the supermarket there was not a lot open. Checked out the surrounding areas for a while took some great photos of the waterfront and then it was time to catch our tour bus. The guide was pretty informative and told us heaps of information. The fort was interesting and had a lot of items to look at. The views from the top of the fort were breathtaking. We stopped at the cemetery and were able to see some interesting sites. Then back to the ferry port get some lunch (make sure you have plenty of cash) and back to Bamaga
Written 19 August 2022
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Written 31 January 2023
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Matthew H
1 contribution
May 2024 • Friends
I greatly enjoyed the Peddells Ferry ride from Seisia to Thursday Island - the ferry was very fast and spotlessly clean. I greatly appreciated the informative bus tour on the Island with Christine Peddell. Christine was informative and so easy to hear and understand - she speaks clearly with good diction and a nice, clear voice. Very well done, Christine!!!
Written 1 June 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review, your input is a valuable resource for us to continue to provide the high level of operations we are known to provide. Thursday Islands history, whether Military, Maritime, Pearling or Cultural, is fascinating and our tour guides thoroughly enjoy passing on their profound knowledge of the area and its history.
Big Essau (thank you)
Written 20 June 2024
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rostrev2
Kangaroo Island, Australia63 contributions
June 2021 • Couples
The ferry ride was as expected. Smooth sailing and the coffees were delicious. Our tour of the island was very well presented by our guide. Had some very tasty chips at the Top Pub on town. Thought there may have been some markets for the tourists but unfortunately there were none. Great day.
Written 12 June 2021
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With over 30 000 crossings, our Skippers know these waters like the back of their hand, which leaves you to sit back, enjoy the coffee and the amazing Torres Strait scenery as you cruise to Thursday Island.
We are happy that you enjoyed your visit. Thank you.
Written 7 February 2022
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Tony W
Darwin, Australia4,006 contributions
Nov 2020 • Solo
A great view of the islands when travelling from Thursday Island to Bamaga. Amazing water and picturesque coast line it’s a great trip of 90 minutes. Very good friendly service and a nice boat, worth a try.
Written 11 November 2020
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We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on Thursday Island. Travelling through the turquoise waters of the Torres Strait is truly beautiful. Our aim is to provide an experience to remember.
Thank you.
Written 7 February 2022
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Colin O
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Loved the ferry ride. Very efficient service. Polite and helpful staff. I would like to see a vessel information plaque somewhere on board with info on manufacturer, engines etc. Sue’s island bus tour was excellent. Well done to all
Written 29 August 2023
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The ferry is a very relaxing way to start your trip to Thursday Island, witnessing the magnificent natural beauty of the Torres Strait while listening to the informative commentary.
Our local guides are extremely knowledgeable regarding the history, culture and geography of the area. we are so glad you enjoyed your experience.
Mina big esso, (A very big thank you)
Written 4 October 2023
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Charlie
Exmouth, Australia6 contributions
July 2022 • Couples
Did the bus tour. Interesting sights but the guide was not very good. Told us all the sights to see from the fort after we had left the fort. Handed the map of the island out about ten minutes before the end of the tour.
Her commentary on the cbd was confusing as she babbled on and ran it all together so it was hard to remember the important bits.
Her commentary on the cbd was confusing as she babbled on and ran it all together so it was hard to remember the important bits.
Written 20 July 2022
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Written 23 January 2023
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Rix_11
Kewarra Beach, Australia296 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
What an unexpected surprise. I did a tour with a boat group from the Trinity Bay. Thanks to Sue for her knowledge and way of presenting the information, a nice blend of chatty and formal information giving. It was like listening to a friend showing you around a place of which they are very proud. Thank you.
Written 15 December 2018
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Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, we love to hear about our passengers experiences on Thursday Island. Our Tour Guide Sue,has over 15 years experience in the industry and thoroughly enjoys sharing her vast knowledge of Thursday Island and the Torres Strait.
We are so happy you enjoyed your visit.
Esso (thank you)
Written 6 January 2019
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FiFiDJ
Murrumbeena, Australia90 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
What an incredible day out!! A must do in your Cape York trip, stay the extra day and get out to the Torres Strait.
Ferry from Seisia is very comfortable and quick across to Thursday Island.
The tour around the island is stunning with Christine very well informed and clear to understand. The museum under Green Hill fort was amazing.
Thursday Island is an absolute treat, had a great lunch at the Grand Hotel. The views and colour of the ocean are out of this world.
Ferry from Seisia is very comfortable and quick across to Thursday Island.
The tour around the island is stunning with Christine very well informed and clear to understand. The museum under Green Hill fort was amazing.
Thursday Island is an absolute treat, had a great lunch at the Grand Hotel. The views and colour of the ocean are out of this world.
Written 27 September 2024
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Howard J
Dareton, Australia184 contributions
June 2021
9 am sharp departure from Seisia on the way to Thursday Island. Lovely morning cruising through the Isles to the Island. Boarded the bus and off we go!. Past the Cemetary where many Japanese Pearl divers are interred with traditional inscriptions, then the Islander graves with the story of the occupant's life and a display of artificial flowers(quite colourful). Then up to the Fort with spectacular views either way. the fort had a very large artillery gun aimed at protecting Aus from the Russians(Crimean war). Plus a history lesson through thetwonship.
Written 29 June 2021
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Thank you for your feedback, we value your input.
Our fabulous tour guides have a uncompromising comprehensive knowledge of this beautiful unique area.
We hope to see you up this way again sometime.
Written 7 February 2022
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Georgia K
112 contributions
Sept 2019
I went on the tour on my own and it was for about 1.5 hours. The guide was very knowledgeable. It was great listening to her tell us the history of the places we stopped at and additional information of the Island. I enjoyed Green Hill and the Fort museum there. I would have like the trip to be a little longer so as to spend more time at some of the highlights. Maybe 2 to 2.5 hours long.
I highly recommend this tour. The bus is air conditioned and very comfortable. I will go again when I am back up north.
I highly recommend this tour. The bus is air conditioned and very comfortable. I will go again when I am back up north.
Written 29 September 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, your feedback is important to us. Hours could be spent in the Green Hill Fort Museum, however we have to limit the time due to connecting tours/ferry departures.
We hope to see you on your next visit up North
Essau (Thank you)
Written 30 September 2019
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Do you travel on weekends?
and what is the cost per adult
Written 13 June 2019
they have a good web site
Ferry Timetable
Departure Points Departure times Departure Days
(June to September)
Thursday Island 6:30am, 2:30pm Monday to Saturday
Seisia 8:00am, 4:00pm Monday to Saturday
N.B.
OCTOBER TO MAY : MONDAY / WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY THESE DAYS ARE INDICATIVE – For the most up to date schedules please click here
During the off peak October to May period schedules will alter around public holidays and additional trips may be scheduled during the shoulder season in mid to late May and early October.
Boarding is 15 mins prior to departure.
The ferry schedule is subject to change without notice.
The one way trip duration is approx 1 hr, 10 mins pending conditions.
Ferry Prices
Fare type One way Return
Adult $60.00 $120.00
Concession $30.00 $60.00
Child (5-14) $30.00 $60.00
Infant (0-4) Free Free
Written 13 June 2019
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