Find a boat ramp

There are numerous boat ramps available for public recreational use across Northern Territory (NT).

Before you use a boat ramp, you should check its status for any safety messages or warnings.

Changes to boat ramp access

East Arm

Seasonal changes

The outer section of the pontoon between piers 4 and 5 will be taken out on November 29, 2024, until around April/May 2025, depending on weather conditions and suitable tides.

The shortened pontoon will remain available for use for pontoon-assisted boat launches at the ramp on tides over 3.6 metres during the wet season period.

The pontoon is shortened seasonally to protect it from extreme weather events in the Top End during this time of year.

Daly River

Works have been completed at the boat ramp.

The ramp has reopened for public use.

Big Horse Creek

Works have been completed at the boat ramp.

The ramp has reopened for public use.

Hazards

Using a boat ramp can be hazardous.

To protect yourself, take the following precautions:

• take care when launching and retrieving your boat
• use caution on boat ramps as they may be slippery
• look for build-up of green mould on the ramps and avoid them
• Be Crocwise - crocodiles live in most NT waters and can attack suddenly:
  • for more information on crocodile safety, go to the Be Crocwise website
• look for marine stingers as they may also be found at boat ramps.

If you notice a hazard, you must report it by:

• emailing marinesafety@nt.gov.au
• contacting the owner of the ramp.

Locations of boat ramps

The tidal access information below are estimates only. It can change due to environmental conditions.

For all ramps owned by the NT Government, call 08 8924 7100.

Map view

Below is an interactive map to help you find a boat ramp.

View the public boat ramps in the NT as a larger map.