One of the Brisbane tramway routes ran down to the river along Brunswick Street, providing connectivity with the ferry.

The ferry wharf also provides access to New Farm Park and the Brisbane Powerhouse arts and entertainment centre.

[5] During World War II it was part of Naval Base Brisbane.

[6] The wharf sustained moderate damage during the January 2011 Brisbane floods.

[8][9] Media related to New Farm Park ferry wharf at Wikimedia Commons