Crew sign-on and sign-off
Newcastle Airport and Sydney Airport, timed to flights and vessel schedules.
Port of Newcastle · 24/7
Crew transfers for ship agents
Fixed-price crew transfers from any Port of Newcastle berth, 24 hours a day, invoiced on account. Locally owned and based in Hamilton, minutes from the Carrington and Kooragang berths.
Invoiced on accountMeet crew at the ship or port gate
Every crew movement, one call.
Per vehicle, from any Port of Newcastle berth. Larger groups are split across vans.
Hotel transfers
Joining or waiting crew moved between vessels and accommodation.
Shore leave runs
City, shopping centres and Mission to Seafarers, on a schedule that suits the gangway.
Medical and dental appointments
Wheelchair-accessible van available at the same rate.
Overflow capacity
Extra vans on busy days for agents and other operators.
Rates
Fixed prices, quoted per vehicle.
Prices are per vehicle for up to 11 crew, child seats free. Hire and shopping trips have a 3-hour minimum.
A$330 weekday
3-hour shopping and sightseeing trip
Your crew choose where to go and the driver waits. Newcastle city and the foreshore, Kotara for the big shopping centre, Charlestown for another large centre, or a mix of two. Driving and waiting time included.
A$390 weekday · 3.5 hours
Blackbutt Reserve kangaroo and wildlife trip
Time to see the kangaroos and other wildlife at Blackbutt Reserve, with driving and waiting included. Wildlife exhibits are open 10am to 4:30pm daily and entry is free.
More about BlackbuttFrom A$330
Other trips and hire
From A$330 for the 3-hour minimum, then A$110 for each extra hour.
Quoted per job
Airport, Sydney and long-distance transfers
Quoted per job – call or message for a fixed price.
Saturday+A$45 per vehicle
Sunday+A$130 per vehicle
Public holiday+A$215 per vehicle
3-hour trip with 4 people is about A$83 each on a weekday
Extra time: A$110 per hour after the minimum.
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD) and include GST. Late-night and early-morning trips: call us for a quote.
The details handled.
- Crew luggage and kit bags
- Flight and vessel tracking with pickups adjusted for delays
- Name board on request
- Wheelchair-accessible van at the same rate
- Written confirmation with a fixed price
How an agency account works.
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Book by phone, text or email with vessel name, berth, crew names, passenger numbers and pickup time.
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We confirm in writing with a fixed price.
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Same-day and short-notice bookings accepted, subject to availability.
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Free cancellation more than 2 hours before pickup; later cancellations 50% of the fare.
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Agency accounts invoiced monthly or per vessel, 14-day terms, referencing the vessel and your job number.
Credentials
- NSW Point to Point authorised
- $20 million public liability
- Police check and Working With Children Check current
- First Aid and CPR (HLTAID011)
- ABN 14 426 461 772
Why a 3-hour minimum?
Hire and shopping trips have a 3-hour minimum. Our drivers are paid under the Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award, which guarantees a minimum paid shift, and this keeps your price the same whoever is driving.
Book your transfer
Set up an agency account
Send us your agency details and we'll add you to our account list, ready for the next vessel.
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My Driver Transport is an independent transport provider and is not affiliated with the Port of Newcastle or the Port Authority of NSW.