Sydney Metropolitan

Botany Bay

Blakehurst, Princes Hwy (Dover Park, Kogarah Bay) -

Access: Four ramps, exposed firm sand at low tide, one ramp far southern end for small sail boats only

Facilities: Toilets, picnic area.

Parking: Fair parking.

Sans Souci, The Promenade (Kogarah Bay) - ,

Access: Short ramp, leads to sand flats at low tide

Facilities: Toilets, parkland,

Parking: Limited parking.

Tom Ugly's Bridge, Princes Hwy (south side) -

Access: Two lane cement.

Facilities: Jetty, boat prep area, close to shops, toilets.

Parking: limited parking area.

Kyeemagh, Mutch Ave (Cooks River) -

Access: Three lane, cement all the way at low tide,

Facilities: parkland & picnic area, toilets, jetty, boat prep area, sand either side

Parking: Fair parking.

Penhryn Rd, Banksmeadow - Botany Bay -

Access: 1 x two lane cement, sand beach to one side.There is another cement ramp here but water is very shallow at low tide.

Facilities: Jetty, toilets and cleaning tables.

Parking: Fair parking and does overfill on weekends, cautious parking midweek.

Como, Verona Road- ,

Access: Small boats only if low tide, single lane cement.

Facilities: Toilets, parkland,

Parking: Ample parking.

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Broken Bay:

Berowra Waters-Galston Rd

Access: Take the ferry from the Berowra entry from Berowra Waters Road. Ferry is OK to handle a car with a trailer. 3 lane ramp, very long, might be a problem for larger boats at high tide due to the length of the ramp (shallow water)

Parking: ample parking, (see picture)

Facilities: floating pontoon, cleaning tables, BBQ area

Fees: none

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GEORGES RIVER:

Oatley Bay, Morsehead Drive -

Access: very easy access, good ramp any tide.

Facilities: picnic and BBQ area, jetty.

Parking: ample parking

Lugarno, Murdock Cres -

Access: one lane gravel/mud, poorly maintained, 4wd only.

Facilites: Nil

Parking:Nil

Georges Hall, Rabaul Rd -

Access: One lane cement, difficult at low tide due to poor maintained concrete and exposed mud.

Facilites: picnic and BBQ area, toilets, petrol station nearby.

Parking: Limited

Peakhurst, Clarendon Road -

Access: open 7am - sunset one lane, cement and gravel, poorly maintained, ends in mud at low tide.

Facilites: Nil

Parking: If your game.

Chipping Norton Lake Homestead Ave -

Access: Two lane cement.

Facilites: picnic and parkland, BBQ areas, jetty.

Parking: fair parking.

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Georges River State Recreation Area - -

Access: off Henry Lawson Drive, 2 x two lane cement ramps, any tide.

Facilites: Jetty, toilets, parkland, BBQ and picnic areas.

Parking: Ample parking.

Fee: parking & entry fee.

Moorebank, Newbridge Road -

Access: (behind Flower Power) - Two lane cement, any tide, ample parking, jetty, sand to side of ramp at low tide, toilets..

Facilites: Jetty, sand to side of ramp at low tide, toliets..

Parking: Ample parking.

Bonnet Bay, Washington Drive -

Access:.Finishes in firm sand with drop off at low tide, two lane cement.

Facilites: surrounding parkland, sand beside ramp.

Parking: Ample parking.

Woronora Bridge -

Access: steep drop off difficult at low tide, two lane cement, sand either side.

Facilites: surrounding picnic and parkland, toilets.

Parking: Ample parking.

Georges River - Sandy Point -

Access: Access via St Georges Cres (off Heathcote Road) - one lane cement, exposed sand/mud at low tide

Facilites: No facilities

Parking: Limited parking

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Middle Harbour:

Roseville Ramp, Healey Way -

Access: Approach only from Forestville side, calm waters, 4 lanes, concrete, just keep your eye out for the 3 metre deep pot-hole at the top.

Facilities: Pontoon and fish cleaning table. No Toilets and a building going to waste!

Parking: Ample parking for both car & trailer

Fee:Yes, National Parks presently $6.00, passes available. Rangers on duty.

Tunks Park, Brothers Ave -

Access: Best angled ramp of all northern beaches. Long windy road leading to ramp.

Facilities: Pontoon.

Parking: Adequate parking.

Clontaf Beach:Clontaf Reserve -

Access: Sand Ramp [30 m to water], for lighter run abouts and 4x4 or smaller boats that can be hand launched

Facilities: BBQ, Picnic Tables, Swimming Baths, Resturant, Toilets,rubbish bins

Parking: Plenty of single spots..a few double spots.

Fee: Parking 3hr+ $12 monday to friday. Check with council before leaving trailers around the place as rangers regulary patrol.

Spit Bridge -

Access: Mosman Side of Spit Bridge 200m from bridge 10 m from costal patrol office.

Facilities: Sand Ramp suitable for small runabouts and 4x4 or boats that can be hand launched.
You have to cross 3-20m of sand depending on tide and middle layer can be soft so be careful.
Resturants, water 20m away, Kiosk at Middle harbour yacht club and de albora marina.

Parking: Pay car parks on both sides and some free parking near ramp. But gets filled on w.e so get in early.

Fee: Parking 3hr+ $12 monday to friday. Check with council before leaving trailers around the place as rangers regulary patrol.

General: Only Accessable from manly side so you will have to drive over the spit hill around round about and back down to access it from mosman side. Traffic can be a problem so time depature and entry on spit bridge opening times or go early to miss traffic.

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Nepean Region:

Camden on the Nepean River. -

Access: Is via the camden bypass near the bridge over the river, behind Belgenny Reserve.

Facilities: 1 Lane No facilties although it is next to Belgenny reserve featuring a few childrens swings and a bike track that goes a fair way along the river.

Parking: Plenty of parking

Fees: Nil

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Parramatta River:

Bayview Park Ramp - Concord

Access: Bayview Park ramp is situated at the end of Burwood Road Concord.

Facilities: The park itself is serviced by a well maintained toilet block and BBQ facilities but unfortunately there are no boat or fish cleaning facilities.

Parking: Plenty of parking but it comes at a cost, for cars launching a boat the fee is $20.00 for 7-12 hours parking, for those without a trailer it is $10.00.

Fees: Another unfortunate aspect of this ramp is that it is locked by gate between the hours of 6pm and 7am but a key can be obtained from CanBay Council upon supplying copies of Boat Rego, Car and trailer Rego and Fishing Licence and payment of $10.00.

Ryde:Waterview St / Delange rd Putney (Kissing Point ramp)

Access: Car, popular family spot so no special requirements.

Facilities: Toilets, taps, tables, sand beach near ramp and wharf also.

Parking: Around 25 trailer spots (give or take a few)

Fees: None known

Wharf Road -Ermington :

Access: Situated at the end of this ramp is easily accessed by turning off Victoria Road into Wharf Road and follow to the end.

Facilities: A2 lane concrete ramp with minimal incline and in very good condition. Toilet facilities at hand. The ramp also has a very good pontoon for easy loading and unloading passengers and gear.

Parking: Plenty of parking available.

Fees:There are no fees applicable for parking.

Taplin Park Boat Ramp - Drummoyne

Access: The Esplande, Drummoyne

Facilities: Tables and Park

Parking: Parking for cars with trailers. No Costs but limited spaces.

Fees: None

Wareemba Boat Ramp

Access: End of Reginald Street, Wareemba

Facilities: None. Launching a boat at low tide is not recommended.

Parking: Very Limited parking spots (along the street)

Fees: None

Iron Cove Boat Ramp

Access: Situated right under the City West Link Bridge at Iron Cove, this ramp is easily accessed via Lilyfield Road and then turning into Canal Road.

Facilities: It is a 2 lane concrete ramp with minimal incline in good condition.

Parking: There is limited free parking with no facilities at hand.

Fees: None

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Port Hacking:

Cronulla, Tonkin Street -

Access: One lane shallow concrete ramp which may cause larger boats a problem. Sand either side and closest to the heads but let down by a lack of parking.

Facilities: Toilets, Marina, ferry and close to the main street of Cronulla for shops and train station.

Parking: Extremely limited parking at ramp during busy times - BE EARLY. Pretty much non-existent in immediate surrounding area.

Gray's Point, Swallow Rock Drive -

Access: Two lane shallow concrete ramp. Sandy beach either side and is pretty much always sheltered. Exiting channel is 8 knots and can be shallow and low tides. This ramp is the furthest from the heads but a good starting point for exploring.

Facilities: Picnic and BBQ area, beaches and shallow swimming area.

Parking: Ample parking but popular in the warmer months

Dolan's Bay / Wally's Wharf, Port Hacking Road South -

Access: Steep approaching road and two lane concrete ramp suitable for launching larger boats. Large wharf / pontoon to the side. A good ramp that is close to the heads and popular areas like Maianbar and Jibbon.

Facilities: Toilets, pontoon.

Parking: Limited but available if you don't mind a steep walk.

Cronulla / Burraneer, Water Street -

Access: Single lane concrete ramp. Close to the heads and popular areas like Maianbar and Jibbon.

Facilities: Nil.

Parking: Limited but available if you don't mind a steep walk.

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South Coast of NSW