Marinas and Boat Ramps

Our waterways contribute to our economy through industry, tourism, and recreation with over 1 million people visiting East Gippsland each year. We provide and maintain 31 boat launching ramps. To view a list of boat ramps, please visit the Gippsland Ports website.

Seawalls

We maintain 68 seawalls that help protect public infrastructure, foreshore assets and waterfront areas from erosion and wave action, supporting safe and sustainable access to East Gippsland's waterways.

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Fishing Platforms

We provide and maintain 24 fishing platforms across the region, giving residents and visitors safe and accessible opportunities to enjoy recreational fishing.

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Fish-Cleaning Tables

We maintain 21 fish cleaning tables at key boating and fishing locations, supporting recreational fishers and helping keep our waterways and public spaces clean and enjoyable.

We publish Marina Connect, a quarterly newsletter for marina users that is managed through Council Enterprises. Based on the information available, Marina Connect is currently an internal marina communication channel rather than a publicly distributed newsletter.

1. Only vessels in a seaworthy condition and under their own power will be permitted to remain in the marina.
2. All vessels must be registered, identified, marked, equipped and maintained as required by law. A copy of the vessel’s registration is to be provided to the Shire.
3. A vessel is permitted only to be berthed in the marina allocated berth.
4. Any vessel stored within the facility will only be entered by a Council Officer or shire-appointed Inspector in an emergency situation, otherwise only with the authority of the owner. No other person will be allowed on the boat without the owner’s permission.
5. Owners of vessels shall keep the area of the marina adjacent to their respective berths in an orderly and clean condition. No items or material are to remain on the jetties.
6. Owners of vessels shall keep their craft in such condition that they do not become unsightly or dilapidated. Decks of all vessels shall be kept free and clear of all debris, bottles, papers, rubbish, or other unsightly material at all times.
7. Any owner wishing to temporarily vacate his/her berth for a period exceeding one (1) month is required to notify Council of the expected absence and give reasonable notice when the berth is to be resumed. If any annual berth is continually unoccupied for three (3) consecutive months, without the prior notification to Council, the berth permit will be automatically cancelled and the berth will be reallocated to the next person on the waiting list.
8. Major repairs, external painting, antifouling, refitting of craft and in water hull cleaning within the marina is strictly prohibited. Minor repairs, internal painting, mechanical adjustments and electrical work are permitted, providing no discharge of any type is created. External sanding, painting, grinding or welding is strictly prohibited within the marina.
   Note: All contractors conducting works within the marina facility must provide a copy of the current Ship Repairers and Public Liability Insurance Policies (indemnity $20M) to the Shire prior to commencing works.‍
9. Fueling is permitted from hand held containers that comply with AS/NZS 2906-1991 and must comply with all environmental and legal requirements solely at the risk of the berth holder.‍
10. No riotous or disorderly behaviour shall be conducted on any vessel.
11. Noise should be kept to a minimum at all times and owners shall use their discretion in operating radios and musical apparatus so as not to create a nuisance, and owners of vessels shall secure all rigging to reduce noise levels.
12. No refuse of any kind shall be thrown overboard and must either be placed in the receptacles provided or, in the case that items of refuse are too large (oil contaminated bilge water), they must be disposed of correctly at the nearest transfer station or landfill.
13. Holding tanks, portable toilets, oil, spirits, inflammables and oily bilges shall not be discharged into the water of the marina or surrounding lakes system.
14. In the event of any discharge detrimental to the environment, Council will arrange for the proper authority to manage the cleanup. All associated costs incurred are the responsibility of the berth holder.
15. Swimming and diving from vessels within the marina facility is strictly prohibited.
16. Fishing from the marina structure and from vessels berthed within the marina facility is strictly prohibited. Disposal of fish waste within the marina facility is strictly prohibited.
17. Responsible adults shall accompany children under 12 years of age at all times on the marina and adhere to boating rules.
18. Pets are not permitted to remain within the bounds of the marina, except with the prior consent of the Shire. Pets being transferred through the marina to and from boats must be on a leash and under control at all times. Pet waste must be cleaned, collected and responsibly disposed of by pet owners.
19. No advertising signs should be hung from any vessel except with the prior written consent of Council. However, a vessel may display a small for sale sign (not to exceed 60 x 60 cm).
20. All vessels shall observe the specified speed limit of 5 knots (no-wash zone) when departing from and approaching the marina. Standard procedures will be observed at all times.
21. Mooring and associated costs are the responsibility of the berth holder.
    The minimum size of mooring lines recommended is to be three strand polyester rope in the following sizes:
    Vessels up to 10 meters in length and less than 8 tonne in displacement 12mm.
    Vessels greater than 10 meters or displacing greater than 8 tonne 16mm.
    Vessels are to be moored to the mooring points provided for the berth only.
    Where mooring rings are fitted mooring lines are to be attached to suitable metal shackles and metal thimbles.
22. No alterations or modifications to the marina structure may be carried out without the consent of Council.
23. No person shall reside, on a permanent basis, in any vessel berthed at the marina.
24. Vessels are to be registered and insured at all times. The minimum Public Liability cover required by all vessel owners is $20,000,000 (twenty million or as determined by the East Gippsland Shire Council). A copy of the vessel’s insurance policy is to be provided to Council on an annual basis which clearly shows the berth holder’s name, expiry date of policy and the public liability cover insurance.
25. Vessels must be moored at all times so that the boat and all ancillary equipment is securely contained within the limits of the occupied berths.
26. Vessels must be at all times moored only to the mooring points provided.
27. No vessel owner is permitted to allow their berth to be used by another boat owner without Council’s knowledge and approval. All sub-leasing arrangements approved by Council incur an annual commission fee that is specified in Council’s fees and charges schedule annually. Any visiting vessels to the berth must enter into a contract with the Shire for insurance purposes.
28. Only the vessel registered to the berth holder is permitted in the berth/mooring.
29. Gates are to be kept closed and locked at all times.
30. Berth Holders are required to notify Council 30 Days prior to relinquishing berths.
31. The Berth Holder is responsible for informing Council of their current contact and address details.
32. Annual berths are not transferable with the sale of a vessel. The berth holder is to notify Council immediately upon sale of vessel, the vessel is to be removed immediately from berth upon transfer of registration. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the marina rules and regulations.

View our Marinas Power Policy here.