Townsville · Ramps & Marinas

Where to launch, berth and refit

Public ramps, marinas and yards across Townsville — with the peak-hour reality your GPS won't tell you.

2 Public ramps 3 Marinas & yards

2 · Public ramps

Public boat ramps

Where to launch and retrieve.

Ramp 01

Ross River Boat Ramp (Aplins Weir)

Townsville's busy all-tide ramp.

Boundary Street, South Townsville QLD 4810

The main public ramp on the Ross River below Aplins Weir — multiple lanes, floating pontoons, sealed parking and direct access to the harbour and Cleveland Bay. The default launch for anything trailered in Townsville.

Lanes

4 lanes · floating pontoons

Trailer parking

100+ trailer bays

Facilities

Fish-cleaning tablesToiletsWash-downLightingCCTV

Best for

Cleveland Bay accessMaggie day tripsReef staging

Peak-hour reality

Weekends fire early — arrive before 6am on a good weather day.

Ramp 02

Cungulla Boat Ramp

Quiet southern ramp on the flats.

Cungulla Beach Access, Cungulla QLD 4816

A double-lane public ramp at the southern end of Cleveland Bay near Cape Cleveland. Popular with the local fishing crowd — quieter than Ross River, tide-sensitive on very low water and direct access to Bowling Green Bay.

Lanes

2 lanes

Trailer parking

30+ trailer bays

Facilities

ToiletsFish-cleaning table

Best for

Bowling Green Bay fishingCape Cleveland runsSmall trailer boats

Peak-hour reality

Tide-sensitive at very low water — check before you commit.

3 · Marinas & yards

Marinas, yards & shipwrights

Where to berth, refuel, haul out and refit.

Marina 01

Breakwater Marina

The city's flagship marina.

Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville City QLD 4810

The main marina precinct on the Townsville waterfront — visitor and long-term berths, fuel dock, full trades network and a walk to the Strand. The default base for cruisers passing through and the natural staging point for Maggie and the reef.

Facilities

Fully shelteredFuel dockHardstand nearbyChandlery and tradesVisitor berths

Best for

Passage cruisersLong-term berthingReef and Maggie staging

Marina 02

Magnetic Island Marina (Nelly Bay)

Maggie's working harbour.

123 Sooning Street, Nelly Bay QLD 4819

The sheltered marina and ferry terminal on the southern side of Magnetic Island. Visitor berths, fuel and a short walk to shops and the beach. The natural overnight base for anyone stepping across from Townsville.

Facilities

Sheltered berthsFuelFerry terminalCafés and shops

Best for

Maggie overnightFamily stopoversReef departures

Marina 03

Motor Boat & Yacht Club of Queensland

The oldest club berths on Ross Creek.

1 Plume Street, South Townsville QLD 4810

The historic MBYCQ marina on Ross Creek — quieter berths, a full working clubhouse and one of the friendliest cruiser welcomes on the coast. A working base with a genuine club culture.

Facilities

Sheltered berthsClubhouse bar and diningVisitor pontoonsTrades network

Best for

Long-term berthingClub lifeWeekend racing