Summer is almost here which means time to get on the water and the Gold Coast has some of the best waterways in the world to enjoy. For a quicker and easier way to get your day started on the water be sure to check out this extensive list from Coomera to Currumbin of 26 Public Gold Coast boat ramps, trailer parking, with pro’s and cons of each.
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Info description
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: Traveling by car in normal traffic (not busy traffic) conditions from Dreamworld to Ramp.
Parking car and trailer: Marked specificities Car and boat trailer parking.
Public Jetty to moor boat: Jetty or floating pontoon to tie up boat when loading / unloading from trailer.
COOMERA RAMP, COLMAN ROAD
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 15mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 20+ (no markings)
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Plenty of parking
Close proximity to Couran cove, Tipplers, South Stradbroke island
Cons:
Long distance from Highway
Long distance from Seaway / Wavebreak island
Long Boat ramp if you are not confident with reversing trailers
COOMERA RAMP, TALLOWWOOD ST
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 15mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 9
Public Jetty to moor boat: Yes
Pros:
On Coomera River ideal location for waterskiing / wake boarding
Park with toilet block
Cons:
Busy area, lots of boat wakes from Skiers / Wake boarders
Limited parking and access
More of a locals ramp
UPPER COOMERA RAMP, RESERVE ROAD, JOHN SIGANTO PARK
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 14mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 7
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Great for access to end of Coomera River
Cons:
Limited parking
More of a locals ramp
Long distance from Seaway / Wavebreak island / South Stradbroke Island
HOPE ISLAND RAMP, PINNAROO ST, (SANTA BARBARA)
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 15mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 20
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Plenty of parking, good rigging and turn around area
On Coomera River ideal location for waterskiing / wake boarding
Big park with toilet block great for day out with jetski / Boat
Cons:
Busy area, lots of boat wakes from Skiers / Wake boarders
Long distance from Seaway / Wavebreak island
Narrow rocky beach
COOMERA BOAT RAMP, WATERSPORT LANE (NEXT TO M1 HWY)
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 2 mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 50
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Plenty of parking, easy turn around and rigging area
On Coomera River, easy access to skiing / wakeboard area
2 large ramps
Easy access of M1
Cons:
Long distance from Seaway / Wavebreak island / South Stradbroke Island
Small rocky bank either side of ramp.
HOPE ISLAND RAMP, BOYKIMBIL ESPLANADE
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 15mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 11
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Nice small sandy beach to pull up on
Close proximity to Coomera river, South Stradbroke island, Couran Cove
Cons:
Limited parking
More of a locals ramp
JABIRU ISLAND RAMP, OXLEY DRIVE, PARADISE POINT
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 15mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 30
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Plenty of parking, Easy rigging and turn around area
2 large ramps plus 2 extra council ramps available for use
Large park with toilet and swimming area
Cons:
Small rocky beach next to ramp
PARADISE POINT RAMP, PARADISE POINT ESPLANADE (SLADES MARINA)
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 20mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 50
Public Jetty to moor boat: Yes
Pros:
3 ramps available, floating pontoon to moor, easy rigging and turnaround
Sandy beach next to ramp, in protected cove
Convenience store next to ramp
Close access to Broadwater, South Stradbroke Island and Couran Cove
Cons:
Parking fills up quick on weekends
Very busy in summer
More of a locals ramp
COOMBABAH RAMP, THE ESPLANADE
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 19mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 10
Public Jetty to moor boat: Yes
Pros:
Easy access to Coombabah /saltwater creek for fishing
Cons:
Smaller narrow ramp
Limited parking
6 knot zone around ramp for few klms
More of a locals ramp
HOLLYWELL RAMP, CENTENARY DRIVE
NORTH RAMP
SOUTH RAMP
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 20mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 10
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
2 single lane ramps (200m apart)
Long sandy beaches along side ramps
Direct Broadwater access
Cons:
Limited parking
Busy in summer and weekends
More of a locals ramp
Exposed to boat wakes when loading and unloading from trailer
RUNAWAY BAY RAMP, HOWARD STREET
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 21mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 14
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Sandy beach next to ramp
Direct Broadwater access
Close to Seaway and Wavebreak Island
Cons:
Limited parking
Busy in Summer and weekends
Ramp often covered in sand difficult at low tide to pull trailer out
More of a locals ramp
BIGGERA WATERS RAMP, BAYVIEW STREET, LANDS END BRIDGE
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 20mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 14
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Direct access to Broadwater, Wavebreak island and Seaway
Protected from boat wakes in creek
Close to petrol station and coffee shops
Cons:
Limited parking
Busy in summer and weekends
Not much beach available at high tide
Low bridge to clear before accessing Broadwater
More of a locals ramp
LABRADOR RAMP, MARINE PARADE, GRAND HOTEL
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 22mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 35
Public Jetty to moor boat: Yes
Pros:
Direct access to Broadwater, Wavebreak Island, Seaway
2 ramps, good riggings area and turnaround
Long sandy beaches next to ramp
Famous Charis Seafood, park and showers next to ramp
Cons:
Extremely busy in Summer and weekends
Heavily patrolled by Water police and parking inspectors
LABRADOR RAMP, MARINE PARADE, LODERS CREEK
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 22mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 20
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Direct access to Broadwater
Protected from boat wakes in creek
Close proximity to petrol stations
Cons:
Limited parking
Shallow water at low tide to navigate out of channel
Limited beach next to ramp
SOUTHPORT BOAT RAMP, BROADWATER PARKLANDS, (END OF SMITH ST)
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 21mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 65
Public Jetty to moor boat: Yes
Pros:
All new ramp
Lots of parking, rigging and turn around area
4 lane boat ramps
Easy access from M1 to end of Smith street
Long sandy beaches
Direct Broadwater access
Cons:
Busy on weekends and in summer
Heavy road traffic later in the day for Gold Coast Highway access
MAIN BEACH RAMP, WATERWAYS DRIVE, (SUNDALE BRIDGE)
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 24mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 21
Public Jetty to moor boat: Yes
Pros:
2 lane boat ramp
Long sandy Beach
Direct access to Broadwater and Nerang river
Cons:
Busy on weekend and in summer
Heavy road traffic late in day on weekends
MAIN BEACH RAMP, MURIEL HENCHMAN DRIVE, SPIT BOATRAMP
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 30mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 110+
Public Jetty to moor boat: Yes
Pros:
Most boat ramp parking on Gold Coast
Direct access to Broadwater, Seaway, Wavebreak island
Long sandy beaches next to ramp
Cons:
Extremely heavy traffic later in day on weekends
Ramps busy during summer and weekends
BUDDS BEACH RAMP, PARADISE PLACE, SURFERS PARADISE
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 28mins
Parking car and trailer: Street parking only
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Direct access to Nerang River
Sandy beach next to ramp
Cons:
Ramp sandy at low tide can be difficult to pull trailer out
Limited on road parking
More of a locals ramp
ISLE OF CAPRI RAMP, ST ANDREWS AVE
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 28mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 6
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Direct access to Nerang River
Sandy beach next to ramp
Cons:
Single ramp
Limited parking
Busy during weekends
More of a locals ramp
NERANG RAMP, NERANG ST
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 15mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 10
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Direct access to Nerang River
Large ramp
Cons:
Long distance from Seaway / Wavebreak island
Limited parking
More of a locals ramp
CARRARA RAMP, CARRARA RD
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 22mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 10
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Direct access to Nerang River
Easy access for skiing / wake boarding
Large ramp
Cons:
Long distance from Seaway / Wavebreak island
Very rocky bank
Limited parking
More of a locals ramp
BROADBEACH RAMP, T E PETERS DRIVE
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 27mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 8
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Easy access to Nerang river
Sandy beach beside ramp
Cons:
Long distance from Seaway / Wavebreak island
Limited parking
More of a locals ramp
BURLEIGH HEAD RAMP, AWOONGA DRIVE
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 32mins
Parking car and trailer: On street parking only
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Easy access to Tallebudgera creek
Sandy beach beside ramp
Cons:
Shallow waters at low tide.
Limited parking
More of a locals ramp
TALLY BOAT RAMP, MURLONG CRESANT, PALM BEACH
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 35mins
Parking car and trailer: On street parking only
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Easy access to Tallebudgera creek
Sandy beach beside ramp
Cons:
Shallow waters at low tide.
Limited parking
More of a locals ramp
CURRUMBIN BOAT RAMP, THROWER RD
Distance from Dreamworld by Car: 33mins
Parking car and trailer: Approx 44
Public Jetty to moor boat: No
Pros:
Easy access to Currumbin creek
Sandy beach beside ramp
Cons:
Shallow waters at low tide.
Busy on weekend and in summer
Gold Coast city council links:
http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/documents/bf/public-boat-ramp-locations-map.pdf
http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/documents/bf/public-jetty-pontoons-locations-map.pdf
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