Boat Ramps - River Heads.
River Heads
There are 3 Ramps at River Heads
- River Heads Inside Ramp
- Eastern [outside] Ramp the smaller ramp (as pictured below) and narrow with an abrupt end onto rocks
- The Barge landing Ramp not available for public use
River Heads Inside Ramp. Rating:![]()
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2 Lanes. Ramp reasonably sheltered even in windy conditions. Ramp higher than surrounding beach causes awkward launch and especially retrieval. Ramp very slippery at low tide.The larger rocks around the ramp can be dangerous to boats and people. Gives access to Great Sandy Strait, Fraser Island, Woody Island, the Picnic Islands, Little Woody Island, Mary River and Susan River.
River Heads Inside Ramp. Rating:![]()
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1 lane ramp.Ramp exposed at high tide to some swells and waves. Ramp much higher than surrounding beach causes awkward launch and especially retrieval. Ramp very slippery at low tide. The larger rocks around the ramps can be dangerous to boats and people.Gives access for all small to medium sized boats to Great Sandy Strait including Fraser Island, Woody Island, the Picnic Islands, Little Woody Island, Mary River and Susan River.
Car and trailer parking – Excellent, although limited on busy days.
Facilities
- Rubbish bins.
- Well lit at night.
- Tap at shelter shed near rigging area near inside ramp. [Bring own connector [large size] for hose].
River Heads Eastern [outside] Ramp

River Heads Inside Ramp

Car Park

Major Issues
- 18/11/11 Proposal for the Creation of Recreational Fishing Havens: Cooloola and Fraser Island Read More...
Latest News
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- 04/11/11 Papers on Related Recreational Fishing Issues Read More...
- 04/11/11 Mud Crab Survey Read More...
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- 02/10/11 SUNFISH FRASER COAST – CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2011 Read More...
- 23/07/09 Gatakers Navigational Marks New lateral markers installed.