Pinkenba in Queensland-

Access: The ramp is pretty good by Queensland standards (no cleaning tables, taps, hoses etc but that's to be expected). The ramp is a good two lanes wide and its pretty sheltered. I often put the boat in and out myself even with a 15+ knot wind blowing. Gets a little bit dodgy with a screaming westerly though. The ramp can be used at all water levels but its a bit easier when its not dead low tide.

Facilities: The Pinkenba Bait and Tackle shop is located right next to the ramp and Barry (the owner) always has a good selection of bait and tackle and even a tip or two. You can also get a hot feed there during the day at the take away shop next to the bait and tackle shop.

Parking: There is plenty of car parking and even a couple of lights as you can see from the photo. A couple of the best features are that the ramp is free and its frequented by the security guards from the neighbouring refineries so there is very little trouble with thieves or vandals.

Barry also tells me that he is planning to do a bit of work around the ramp and install a cleaning table or two so maybe us Queenslanders will finally have a ramp to rival those in NSW!

Town of 1770 -Qld.

Access: Easy 5 hr drive north of Brisb. Access to sea is good for all vessels till an hour or two either side of low tide. Bar good in all but NE winds.

Parking: Good, with room for 30-40 rigs in c/park, plus more further up street.

Facilities: Fuel, tackle ect. No cleaning tables or washdown facilities.

Fees: None.

Submitted By: Punkin

Boyne Island-Qld.

Access: It is located near the mouth of the boyne river.Once you enter boyne island there are plenty of signs to guide you and a couple of other ramps on the island too.

Parking: Plenty of parking but if you are not there early on a good sunday you will have to park up on the road.

Facilities:Toilets Available Good security. 4-6 Boats at same time.

Fees: None.

Submitted By: Peter Hansler

The Calliope River (upriver) on the old highway near Gladstone QLD.-

Access: Access only for one boat at a time. Mainly used by ski boats(not a problem though as the fishing areas are not near the ski area) although smaller fishing tinnies would have access to Mangrove Jack, Barramundi and other assorted estuary to freshwater species.

Facilities: Toilets are a short walk away. Ramp is actually behind the Calliope. Historical(hysterical) Village driver revivor stop.

Parking: No regulated parking although plenty of space.

Fees: None.

Submitted By: Peter Hansler

General: Never had any problems with security as there are usually people camping near the ramp. Watch for crocodiles! They start about here in Central Qld but there have been sightings further south. Parts of the river are very shallow, stay in the middle as there are rocky outcrops just under the water.

Lake Awoonga Dam.

Access: Access is from Highway 1 at Benaraby Qld 10mins to the dam.

Facilities: 2 lane ramp. free wood BBQs. A caravan park with camping facilties is located at the top with a small kiosk and toilets. Most people leave their boats in the water so they can fish early morning or late night and walk down from the top.

Parking: Plenty of parking.

Fees: No fees although a permit (free) is required to fish. Gate access is from 7am to 8pm.

Submitted By: Peter Hansler

General:You can take barra all year round here; though you need to see the rangers to get them tagged for proof of catch location.

It is the water supply for Gladstone Qld. The Gladstone Area Water Board has done an excellent job stocking with Barramundi, mangrove jack, mullet and a few others.