Coromandel Boat Ramps
These are the best boat ramps around Coromandel town and further north. Many are free to use while others may require a permit or day fee. Or launch straight off the beach! Get all the details here.
We are the perfect base for your next fishing holiday. Our coastline is rich in many fish species – the main ones being snapper, kahawai and kingfish.
We are very fortunate to have a number of boat ramps to choose from. Boat ramp costs vary throughout the Coromandel. Many are free to use while others may require a permit or day fee.
TCDC council offers QR code links for purchasing boat ramp passes for each boat ramp on their website here.
You can also download the free Marine Mate App for your smartphone from them here. This app means you don’t need to carry cumbersome tide guides or copies of bylaws.
Parking Etiquette
Be considerate when parking your car and trailer, make sure you are not impeding on other vehicles parked or using the ramp.
Before heading out on the water
> Check local fishing rules and size limits as well as MPI recreational fishing rules
> All coastal launching is subject to a 5km per hour speed limit within 200 metres of the shore line.
> Understand boating Coromandel bylaws.
> Know your marine reserve zones, weather and sea conditions.
useful website links:
Have a wonderful safe day out on the water!
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Sugar Loaf/Te Kouma | Te Ariki Tahi
Boat Ramp
photo © TCDC
20 minutes south of Coromandel Town on the Coromandel Harbour
All tide multi-lane concrete ramp with limited parking
Very popular for launching at the southern end of Coromandel Harbour
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Jacks Point Boat Ramp
Wharf Road, Coromandel Town
Access is a double lane concrete ramp with a dredged channel
The ramp is tidal & generally only usable 2 hours either side of high tide.
Toilets with plenty of trailer parking, close to shops, cafes and the Coromandel 4 Square
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Long Bay Boat Ramp
Situated in the Long Bay Motor Camp
3km from Coromandel Town at the end of Long Bay Road
Concrete Ramp, tide dependent, accessible 3 hours either side of high tide however a tractor is available for hire from the camp store
Inshore harbor fishing
Scenic picnic spot, swimming spot, boat parking available
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Wyuna Bay Boat Ramp
15 Minutes West from Coromandel Town along Wharf Rod, then left into Wyuna Bay Road
Concrete ramp, tide dependent
Good sheltered access on windy, especially when south-westerly
Easy to get to the Hautapu Channel
Limited parking
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Oamaru Bay Boat Ramp
10 minutes north of Coromandel Town on Colville Road
Single Lane concrete ramp
Tide dependent with plenty of parking and public toilets
Ski Lane, boat mooring, plus a great swimming spot for the family in this bay.
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Amodeo Bay Boat Ramp
Colville Road, 20 minutes from Coromandel Town
Single lane concrete ramp, tide dependent
Limited parking, good launching point for deep-water fishing to the Motukawao Islands
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Papa Aroha Boat Ramp
Situated halfway between Coromandel Town and Colville on Colville Road
Concrete ramp with beach access or launch in the stream, both ramps are tide dependant and managed by Papa Aroha Holiday Park. Cost may be involved. Call into the camp office. Can be very busy with limited parking over the summer season
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Tuateawa Boat Ramp
Tuateawa boat ramp (between Kennedy Bay and Waikawau Bay)
Concrete Ramp, Tuetawa Road, Tuateawa
Tidal, Parking & Toilets
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Waikawau Bay Boat Ramp
photo © DOC
1 hr drive from Coromandel town, at least half is over gravel (if you travel via Colville)
Waikawau Boat Ramp is inside the DOC camping ground
launch off the beach, good hard sand
tide dependent
check in at the camp office (different entrance than the boat ramp entrance)
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Launching off the Beach
We have many smaller beaches around the Northern Coromandel to launch your boat off the beach. The coastline is tidal, be cautious of rocks at low tide, beach conditions (soft/hard sand), check wind conditions. These beautiful spots are also good for swimming and often camping close by.
Sandy Bay
Port Charles
Fletcher Bay & Port Jackson
Waitete Bay
Kennedy Bay
Little Bay
Please be mindful of other folk on the beach and in the water. Talk to local boaties for launching advise.
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