Boating & Fishing
| Cungulla Road Ramp – Closure Notice |
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1 March 2022 – The boat ramp located off Frank Randell Drive in Cungulla has been closed until further notice due to safety concerns. |
Council has a number of locations for boating and fishing including Black Weir. We also have a range of boat ramps throughout the Townsville region.
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.
You can book a permit for Black Weir online via our Black Weir site. The booking system allows you to book up to seven days in advance.
Weed Harvesting
Townsville's tropical climate (lots of sun and warm, nutrient-rich waters) contributes to a build-up of invasive weeds in the Ross River. This has affected the health and recreational use of the waterway.
Working to combat this issue, Council has a 6.5-tonne floating weed harvester which is regularly deployed to the river system, running in conjunction with an integral spraying program of the terrestrial weeds.
For more information on Council’s weed harvesting on the Ross River, visit Weed Harvesting.
Boat Ramps
Townsville has a number of boat ramps available for launching your boat.
Townsville City Council is the managing authority for all of these ramps, with the exception of the Ross Creek Boat Ramp.
| Boat Ramp | Ramp Lanes | Pontoons | Parking for cars with trailers | Additional parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balgal Beach 1 Tooth Street, Balgal Beach Map | 1 | 1 | 30 | 20 |
| Toomulla Saltwater Creek 1A Herald St, Toomulla Map | 1 | 10 | 20 | |
| Bluewater (off Jaloonda Road) 78 Jaloonda Road, Bluewater Map | 1 | 15 | ||
| Saunders Beach The Esplanade, Saunders Beach Map | 1 | 15 | ||
| Stoney Creek (Mount Low) Marina Drive, Bushland Beach Map | 1 | 30 | 20 | |
| Cape Pallarenda* The Esplanade, Pallarenda Map | 3 | 1 | 30 | 20 |
| Ross Creek** Sir Leslie Drive, Townsville Map | 9 | 1 | 87 | |
| Barnicle Street Barnicle Street, South Townsville Map | 4 | 48 | 20 | |
| Loam Island 1077 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen Map | 1 | 10 | ||
| Picnic Bay 2 - 10 Yule Street, Picnic Bay Map | 1 | 50 | ||
| Nelly Bay Esplanade, Nelly Bay Map | 2 | 48 | 27 (car only) | |
| Horseshoe Bay 1A Pacific Drive, Horseshoe Bay Map | 1 | 6 | 15 (car only) | |
| Cungulla Frank Randell Drive, Cungulla Map | 1 | 10 | ||
| Townsville Recreational Boating Park (TRBP) (South Townsville) Fifth Avenue, South Townsville Map | 4 | 2 | 220 | Yes |
Townsville City Council is the managing authority for all of these ramps, with the exception of the Ross Creek Boat Ramp.
* The Cape Pallarenda boat ramp will be inaccessible between Tuesday 22 and Thursday 24 June for maintenance and infrastructure works to the carpark.
** Ross Creek is managed by the Townsville Port Authority.
