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Black Weir boating permits

Due to high demand, all water ski vessels require a permit to operate on Black Weir. General boating and fishing vessels do not require a permit. The system allows you to book up to seven days in advance.

You can book a permit for Black Weir online.

Boat ramps

Townsville has a number of boat ramps available for launching your boat.

Boat Ramp

Ramp Lanes

Pontoons

Parking for Cars with Trailers

Additional Parking

Balgal Beach

1

1

30

20 

Toomulla Saltwater Creek

1

 

10

20

Bluewater (off Jaloonda Road)

1

 

15

Saunders Beach

1

 

15

Stoney Creek (Mount Low)

1

 

30

20

Cape Pallarenda

3

1

30

20

Ross Creek*

9

1

87

Barnicle Street

4

 

48

20 

Loam Island

1

 

10

Picnic Bay

1

 

50

Nelly Bay

2

 

48

27 (car only)

Horseshoe Bay

1

 

6

15 (car only)

Cungulla

1

 

10

Townsville City Council is the managing authority for all of these ramps, with the exception of the Ross Creek Boat Ramp.
*Ross Creek is managed by the Townsville Port Authority

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